If you take a quick look at the contract extensions given to the 2012 NBA draft class, nothing seems extraordinary. Eight eligible players received extensions. While collusion conspiracy theorists might point out that it’s two less than the 2011 class, it also is one more than the 2010 class and the same number as the 2009 class. As in previous seasons, the top pick got a five-year max deal and at least one other lottery pick also received a max deal of
You can’t win ’em all. I was sure the Timberwolves would be inspired by last night’s emotional pre-game ceremony honoring the late Flip Saunders. They scored 34 points in the first quarter, then ran out of gas. [Read more…]
NEW YORK — Kristaps Porzingis walked gingerly into the locker room, put a few tablets in his mouth, took a sip of water, tilted his head back slightly and ingested what was most likely a pain reliever. The cause of Porzingis’ pain was the result of the fall and subsequent collision with Carmelo Anthony with 3:02 left in the 4th quarter. Thankfully, there seemed to be no serious consequences and New York will see how the 7-foot-3 rookie responds in the next few days. But
The Lakers have started a season 0-3 for only the third time in the last 50 years. Why are the Lakers struggling? [Read more…]
Despite the fact that it has only been a week since the start of the 2015-2016 season, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have already reached a point where their dominance in the early going is causing a pandemonium around the league. Mostly, though, it’s been the greatness of Curry and the ease in which he has owned the competition that has everyone shaking their heads in disbelief. Heading into Monday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies – a team that took the
In his first season with a signature sneaker, Stephen Curry won the MVP and the NBA title as a member of the Golden State Warriors. What will he and the shoe do for a sequel? Enter the Curry 2. UA’s charged cushioning technology provides comfort, cushioning and shock absorption. Speedform technology allows the wearer to feel like the foot and the sneaker are one cohesive instrument, ready to cross defenders over and glide effortlessly down the court just like Steph does. For more
Well, we’ve almost made it through the first entire week of hoops, and the only significant loss since the season started has been a broken foot that will sideline the Pistons’ Jodie Meeks for 3-4 months. Oh, and Grantland. ESPN’s decision to pull the plug on the offshoot site founded by the groundbreaking Bill Simmons is the latest ill-advised move by the powers that be in Bristol, Conn., site of the fortress-like complex that continues to lower the bar for what constitutes
Seven games on a Monday night get under way at 7:00 Eastern with a mismatch. Cleveland can beat the 76ers any time, anywhere. Figuring out which players will notch big numbers is not as easy. [Read more…]