Today is a very, very big step forward in professional sports. On Sunday the NBA made history as the first of the four major professional sports leagues to sign an openly gay athlete. Jason Collins announced he was gay nine months ago and has since been looking for a home in the NBA. But that will finally change thanks to a Brooklyn Nets organization that isn’t afraid to do what’s right. It’s expected a 10-day contract will be finalized later Sunday and
Star players on Golden State, Atlanta and Minnesota sat out, but all three teams managed wins. The Bobcats and Wizards claimed narrow victories, while the Mavericks and Pacers held off the Pistons and Bucks respectively. Earlier this week, LeBron James/MIA and the Heat got the better of the Oklahoma City Thunder. This afternoon, Blake Griffin/LAC and Chris Paul/LAC are hoping for a similar outcome. The Heat, meanwhile, will have their hands full with a team that matches up well against
This hasn’t been the best day for the New York Knicks organization from a press standpoint. The surprising series of events started earlier in the day when Metta World Peace announced his contract buyout. That early morning twitter announcement would be followed by a series of tweets from the NBA veterans’ brother, Daniel Artest who took direct aim at the organization. Among other things Daniel pointed out the apparent dysfunction which has been plaguing the Knicks for some time. While this
Saturday, February 22 was yet another day of extraordinary action in the NBA. A superstar known for statistical greatness saw his play reach new heights, a veteran sank a game-winner and multiple players achieved new career-highs in scoring. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
With all the players moving at the trade deadline, via trade or buy-out, it will be a few days before the dust has settled and we can judge the new balance of power in the two conferences. Last night, as I predicted, the Spurs were not able to contain the Suns without their key players in the lineup (Kawhi Leonard/SAS and Tony Parker/SAS remained sidelined, though Tim Duncan/SAS played started and played limited minutes). The Knicks looked to have things
Friday, February 21 was yet another day of critical results in the NBA. There were statement wins from rising forces, multiple players debuting with their new teams and a 44-point game that was spoiled by the general inadequacy of a disappointing team. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
The Indiana Pacers knew something early Thursday afternoon that the Oklahoma City Thunder — and the rest of the NBA — found out late Thursday night: The Miami Heat are still the team to beat in this league. Period. [Read more…]
Friday afternoon, a day removed from the NBA trade deadline, the Orlando Magic and general manager Rob Hennigan decided the team’s future would be best without forward Glen Davis. The Magic and Davis agreed to a buyout that will enable the 28-year-old big man, affectionately known as “Big Baby,” to pursue another team via free agency once he clears waivers. After the buyout had been formalized, Davis took to Twitter to thank the Magic and its fans for his time in Orlando.