
At this point, chances are that you’re well aware of the Jeremy Lin story if you’re reading this article. If not, welcome back from Pluto. [Read more…]
At this point, chances are that you’re well aware of the Jeremy Lin story if you’re reading this article. If not, welcome back from Pluto. [Read more…]
by Ben Baroff
Normally any game you lead your team in assists (seven) and rebounds (six) is considered a successful night on the NBA hardwood. But when you add that to a scintillating 54-point performance on the NBA’s brightest stage, Madison Square Garden, it becomes a remarkable night. [Read more…]
BROOKLYN — Jeremy Lin’s nine points weren’t spectacular. His six assists weren’t amazing. But on Friday night, after his Houston Rockets secured a 106-96 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, he left New York City a winner for the third time in 7 months. The second time was back on Dec. 17 when his Rockets defeated the New York Knicks, 109-96. The first time was on July 18, when Lin’s 205-day tenure as a member of the Knicks came to an abrupt end. We didn’t
Happy Trade Deadline Day! There will be more deals to come before this afternoon’s deadline, and we will have all the fantasy fallout for you tomorrow morning. On Wednesday, Houston acquired rookie Thomas Robinson from the Kings, and with Patrick Patterson going the other way, T-Rob has a chance at increased minutes in a more professional organization. [Read more…]
by James Park
It was raining three-pointers in Houston. Jeremy Lin (28 PTS, 9 AST) hit five of the Rockets’ team record 23 triples, which equals the NBA mark. James Harden (18 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL) and Chandler Parsons (16 PTS, 8 REB) added four apiece, and the bench knocked down another nine. As a team, they shot 23-40 from deep (57.5%) and scored 140 points, 77 in the first half. [Read more…]
by James Park
With the trade deadline fast approaching on February 21, rumors are starting to swirl around the league. We’ve already seen Rudy Gay switch jerseys, while names like Josh Smith, Pau Gasol and even Danny Granger (more on that below) are still a play on the market. One name that won’t make as much noise this time around is Dwight Howard, who was the center of all the drama last season. According to Steven Marcus of Newsday, the Los Angeles Lakers big man
by James Park
By now, you may have heard the rumor that Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay may be available in trade discussions. The question is, when is he ever not on the trading block? The high-flyer’s name seems to come up season after season for one reason or another, from failing to take over as the franchise player the team may have hoped he’d become, to possible chemistry issues with Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol due to his sometimes-chucking tendencies. This probably would not have been