Rising star Rudy Gobert helped the Utah Jazz beat Minnesota Timberwolves 104-84 on Monday, but all anyone cared about out of that game were his various encounters with rookie phenom Andrew Wiggins, who managed to posterize the center not once but twice. [Read more…]
Archives for March 2015
Tweet of the Day: Responding to Cancer
For all of the perceived frustration with Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard — whether he clowns around too much or is really committed to winning on the court, he is truly a compassionate guy. That much is evident by his heart for kids and can be seen in his response to news that James Fisher, a young boy, had lost his fight with brain cancer. A video posted by Dwight Howard (@dwighthoward) on Mar 30, 2015 at 12:15pm PDT Rest in peace lil
Bernucca: Scoreboard Watching, Lottery Style
Teams in the NBA playoff races aren’t the only ones watching scoreboards this time of year. Take the Philadelphia 76ers, for example. The Sixers lost their first 17 games, were mathematically eliminated from the playoff race nearly a month ago and almost certainly will lose 60-plus games for the second straight season. But GM Sam Hinkie and the rest of the Sixers’ front office are tracking the results of other games almost as closely as their own. That’s because Philadelphia could have
PODCAST: Bobby Gonzalez on the NCAA Final Four
After going 7-1 on his Sweet 16 picks and 3-1 on his Elite Eight picks, Bobby Gonzalez has only added to his aura of being a basketball savant. He knows more about hoops than just about any columnist in the country. In this interview on WFAN in New York, Gonzo takes a look at the Final Four matchups of Kentucky-Wisconsin and Michigan State-Duke. You will love it. [Read more…]
Fantasy Spin: $100,000 Top Prize Tonight At DraftKings
Yesterday, James Harden $11500 led the Rockets to a road win with help from vintage Josh Smith $6500 — 14 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST. 2 BLK, 2 3PTM — and both are essential again tonight, as Dwight Howard $7200 (back-to-back) will be rested. [Read more…]
LeBron Book: Redemption of the King; Exclusive Excerpts Here
LeBron James is back in Cleveland’s court, and a new book The Redemption of the King just hit the shelves. Author Vince McKee covers James’s entire journey in every detail both on and off the court — from the start of his career with the Cavaliers in Cleveland to his departure to Miami, his time with the Heat, and finally, the highly anticipated return of the “King.” The Redemption of the King is a story that revolves more around hometown pride
10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Dwyane Wade Has Throwback Performance with 40 Points
The 2014-15 NBA regular season continued on Sunday, March 29. Superstars were in action, postseason hopefuls took part in crucial games and a number of teams made statements as the final month of the regular season nears and the postseason steadily approaches. This is how it all transpired. [Read more…]
PODCAST: New LeBron James book to be excerpted on SheridanHoops.com
Every fan of LeBron James, whether living in northeast Ohio, South Florida or anywhere else on the planet, has reason to rejoice. No, not only because the NBA playoffs are right around the corner and James (along with the Cavs) is about to embark on his quest to bring Cleveland its first pro sports championship since 1964. That story line will keep all of us engaged as the weather turns warmer and the days get longer. But all of us now have
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