We’re still in a bit of a holding pattern basketball-wise until training camps get underway, but the news never stops in the NBA. Before we get to tonight’s items, a heads-up to keep a close eye on Kent Williams’ daily fantasy articles, the latest of which is here. They’re an excellent resource for fantasy players, both new and experienced, and for regular basketball fans, too. And right here, we’ve got all the latest news from around the NBA. Dwyane Wade’s ex has some stories
As we slowly prepare ourselves for an exciting upcoming season, it’s good to have an idea of who is still left on the market and what teams can go after them. Who still has enough cap room or trade exceptions to land a player of relevance? Moke Hamilton has all the details on the subject. On to today’s news, soon-to-be Hall of Famer Don Nelson had plenty to say about a wide range of topics, including his former player Monta Ellis.
The ESPY Awards are rewarded to athletes by fan vote through polls, and the fans appear to be done with the LeBron James hate based on the results of the winners on Wednesday night, rewarding James with three different trophies – male athlete of the year, best championship performance and best NBA player. Though he wasn’t available at the ceremony due to his obligations to Team USA, he did make an appearance through video to make an acceptance speech. His team,
In a not-so-shocking development, Mike Miller will have his ailing back checked by one of the best (apparently) in Dr. Barth Green. Some have openly wondered whether Miller should retire – despite the fact that he is only 32 – due to a constant breakdown of his body, but judging by the tweet above, he doesn’t appear ready to call it quits just yet. His wife doesn’t think so either. After being a non-factor for much of the playoffs,
It is not cool to call someone a “fag.” Especially when your Twitter profile describes you as a “Renaissance Man.” It is a slur, one of the most reviled words in the English language, which Amare Stoudemire came to realize this weekend. According to a story on Deadspin, Twitter user Brian Ferrelli received a DM (direct message) from Stoudemire’s Twitter account after Ferrelli tweeted him to “step up his shit.” There was a problem with the blakbirdpie shortcode When we first saw the DM in question, there was some concern that
Through his very last timeout huddle with his team, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks said all the right things. “We’re gonna treat them like they’re the champions,” Brooks instructed his club. “After this game, we’re gonna walk and shake their hands and acknowledge all of them. They beat us fair and square. However hard that hurts, they beat us fair and square. Give them credit.” Yes, Brooks said all the right things. It would have been nice if he had done all
MIAMI — He had hit just two of his previous 18 attempts from the field, but none of that seemed to bother Mario Chalmers during Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night in the biggest performance of his career to this point. “Mario has that thing,” said Dwyane Wade, who has played alongside Chalmers for four seasons– before the Big Three was formed. “That thing called heart, and no matter what, no matter how tough we are on him, he actually
