Thanksgiving Day. A day that many people assess their lives and give thanks for whatever — whether it is to the god of their faith or to other people in their lives — they may be grateful for. Studies have actually shown that expression of gratitude can lead to a longer and happier life. There is a lot to be grateful for in life, regardless of what is going on in yours. Simply having life is something to be grateful for. NBA athletes have
That was an expensive drink Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd spilled on the court Friday night. The NBA fined Kidd $50,000 on Thursday after determining that Kidd intentionally spilled his cup onto the floor to delay the game and buy his team some huddle time. [Read more…]
Thanksgiving Eve saw one of the busiest days of the NBA season, with all but four teams in action. The Spurs suffered their second loss of the season at the hands of the Thunder in Oklahoma, with Kevin Durant/OKC and Serge Ibaka/OKC doing the heavy lifting. The Phoenix Suns avenged a slim defeat earlier this season in Portland by ending the Trail Blazers’ winning streak in style. Goran Dragic/PHO and Channing Frye/PHO were unstoppable. The Bulls were led by Luol
Wednesday, November 27 was an active day in the NBA. 26 teams were in action, one squad emerged as the league’s top dog and a number of players had season or career-best performances. Here’s everything you need to know about what went down. 1. The Indiana Pacers moved to 14-1 with a 99-74 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. C.J. Watson scored a season-high 18 points on a career-high six three-point field goals to guide Indiana to its best start in franchise history. With the San
Kyle Korver won’t tie Dana Barros’ record for most consecutive games with a 3-pointer. At least not tonight. Korver is one of three members of the Atlanta Hawks who did not make the trip to Houston to play the Rockets on Wednesday night. He remained in Atlanta to receive treatment for a bruised rib. So why are we giving you an injury report on an otherwise ordinary player with a fantastic shooting stroke? Because the last time Korver didn’t make a 3-pointer in a
Nearly every game was tightly contested, and all of them saw 200+ points scored. That meant the starters played major minutes and accumulated excellent fantasy numbers. Golden State held off a hungry Pelicans squad for a one-point win. The Nets almost blew a double-digit lead with minutes remaining, holding on for a 102-100 victory. The Wizards out gunned the Lakers 116-111 to defend their home court, as John Wall/WAS showed why he might be the most exciting player in the
Tuesday, Nov. 26 was highlighted by four NBA games featuring eight teams that were desperate for victories. From title contenders that were looking to maintain the red-hot pace with the top teams in their respective conferences to squads that simply haven’t been able to string together wins, every team involved had something to lose. Here’s everything you need to know about what transpired. 1. Kyle Korver has drained a three-point field goal in 88 consecutive games. He’s one shy of matching Dana Barros’
For the second straight season the Chicago Bulls, from the players all the way up to the front office, will be tested by the loss of Derrick Rose for the remainder of the season. Last season the Bulls could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but this season? [Read more…]