Many Americans were engrossed with the prosecution, defense, deliberation and subsequent verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. The jury came out with a “not guilty” verdict after two days of deliberations, which included seeking clarification of the manslaughter charge. The initial reaction to the verdict was overwhelming. [Tweet of the Night: NBA Players React to George Zimmerman Verdict] Nearly a week later, there is still an feeling of injustice among many citizens. President Barack Obama took some time to address the issues at
Tweet of the Night: David Lee shocked by Kent Bazemore’s dunk
During the 2012-2013 season as a rookie, Kent Bazemore of the Golden State Warriors was mostly recognized around the league as the guy that did this – also known as “Bazemoring” – during games and getting his car stuffed with popcorn. In the NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the guard’s presence has been felt much more on the basketball court, averaging 18 points – good for sixth best in the league. During Thursday’s tournament against the Dallas Mavericks as the top seed,
Tweet of the Night: Harrison Barnes appreciates Jon Hamm’s humor
Don Draper firing shots early lol — Harrison Barnes (@HBarnes) July 18, 2013 Jon Hamm, also known as Don Draper on the show “Mad Men”, hosted the 2013 ESPYS on Wednesday and immediately fired off some shots at some of the NBA players around the league as the show began. Hamm – a natural on stage – started off with Dwight Howard, saying that the center finally found a way to help the Los Angeles Lakers by leaving them for the Houston Rockets.
Tweet of the Day: NY Daily News’ Frank Isola lays into Knicks James Dolan
There’s always something with the New York Knicks. Some kind of drama. And, it doesn’t matter who the source is. Knicks’ drama finds its way onto the front page whether it is coming from the bottom or the top. That’s all part of the deal when you’re a marquee team playing in the biggest market in America. Knicks owner James Dolan is no novice to making headlines. New York Daily News’ Knicks beat writer Frank Isola has the Tweets. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: Steve Kerr doesn’t like the amnestying of Mike Miller
People often talk about loyalty and how some players in the NBA don’t have enough of it. How can Ray Allen leave the Boston Celtics to join arch-nemesis Miami Heat? How can Jeremy Lin betray and back stab the New York Knicks after they gave him life? These are the questions fans ask when their players depart for one reason or another. If the amnestying of Mike Miller on Tuesday by Miami is of any indication, though, the NBA is truly nothing more
Tweet of the Day: Dwyane Wade
Tuesday marked the deadline for teams to make use of the amnesty provision and release a player without their salary cap being affected. As explained by our own Chris Bernucca, the Miami Heat have opted to use the provision to release veteran small forward Mike Miller. The move was not without notice. Heat All-Star shooting guard Dwyane Wade shared his sentiments on Twitter. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Night: J.R. Smith responds to Frank Isola’s criticism
If there is one person in the media that hits the New York Knicks as hard as Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith, it is undoubtedly the outspoken Frank Isola of the New York Daily News. You could probably make the case that there is no one more unfiltered when it comes to discussing anything the Knicks are doing – he even makes fun of other Knicks writers like Marc Berman of the New York Post, quite frequently at that. So when
Tweet of the Day: Chase Budinger
Restricted free agent center Nikola Pekovic. Nearly two weeks into free agency, the pool of available high-end talent has dwindled. Among the available, unsigned free agents is center Nikola Pekovic. Pekovic is a quality big man who fits the player personnel and works well within Rick Adelman’s system in Minnesota. However, the two sides have yet to agree to a new contract. Timberwolves sharp-shooter Chase Budinger is among the contingent who are awaiting a resolution. [Read more…]
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