Last week, we discussed how the race for Rookie of the Year is wide open because of injuries to several of the top picks. No. 3 Otto Porter, No. 6 Nerlens Noel and No. 10 C.J. McCollum still haven’t taken the court this season. But a couple of first-round picks – both point guards – made their NBA debuts this week. On Monday, it was Dallas Mavericks guard Shane Larkin, who suffered a broken ankle in the last practice before summer league.
Photo courtesy of Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) Remember when Jalen Rose openly admitted to intentionally trying to injure Kobe Bryant by sticking his foot under the guard’s landing space in the NBA Finals? The former player and current ESPN analyst believes Kemba Walker of the Charlotte Bobcats pulled the same move against Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams on Wednesday. Williams, who has had some tough luck with ankle injuries so far this season, sprained his ankle again after stepping
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 26 NBA teams were in action. There were record-setting performances, all-time achievements, overtime games and comebacks that defied the odds. Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
STORY OF THE DAY: Boston Celtics quickly ended the notion that they would be interested in dealing Rajon Rondo to the New York Knicks, but they may be willing to deal others to acquire Amare Stoudemire. Jared Zwerling of Bleacher Report has details: But even if it’s not Rondo, the Celtics are still attractive for the potential of a big man swap, and according to a source close to Gang Green, they might be willing to take on what basically no other
Yeah, we’re all sick of the Pacers. I will be visiting with them tonight at Madison Square Garden when they destroy the New York Knicks in Mike Woodson’s final game, and I will close this paragraph by reminding y’all that I picked Indiana to win the NBA championship. I even went on the BBC prior to the season and advised 120 million viewers to place a wager on them when the odds were between 7-1 and 12-1. Something tells me Ladbroke’s has
The Sacramento Kings took advantage of the absence of Eric Bledsoe/PHO and rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the visiting Suns. It was a key win after the demolition suffered at the hands of the Grizzlies in their last home game, during which most of the starters were benched. The Heat and the Rockets easily handled the visiting Hawks and Celtics respectively. Their star players’ minutes were reduced, much to the chagrin of fantasy players counting on the
David Robinson played 14 years for the San Antonio Spurs, won a championship in his final season and rode off into the sunset as a basketball hero. Julius Erving played all 11 of his NBA years in Philadelphia and was honored in every arena where the 76ers played as he headed into retirement. While that may seem like the norm for star athletes, the truth is very different. This season, one MVP announced his retirement, while several surefire Hall of Famers are nearing the
The 2013-14 NBA regular season continued on Tuesday, Nov. 19 with five games featuring 10 teams. Superstars were in action, returning players made statements and one player had a night he should hope to never duplicate. Here’s everything you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]