Today’s Photo of the Day doesn’t come from an NBA player. Instead it comes from someone who covers the NBA on TNT for Turner Sports, among many other things, the talented Rachel Nichols. She’s very good at what she does and knows what she’s talking about. However, the side of her job that we don’t usually get to see on television is probably the hardest part about it: traveling. [Read more…]
After unexpectedly losing Chandler Parsons to free agency, the Houston Rockets were supposed to take a step back from a season ago. They also lost Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik for nothing in their attempt to free up cap space to sign Chris Bosh, which ultimately failed when the power forward re-signed with the Miami Heat. The Rockets did manage to sign Trevor Ariza to replace Parsons, though, and that move has helped them stay undefeated through the first six games, making
When the game is on the line, you can always count on Jesus to bail you out. Jesus Shuttlesworth, that is. Ray Allen had taken six 3-point attempts in Game 5 against the Brooklyn Nets and simply couldn’t get one to drop all game long. However, he saw one more opportunity when it mattered the most. With the Miami Heat down one point with 32 seconds left in the game, Mario Chalmers found an open Allen in the corner. The sharp-shooter then
Monday morning Hall of Fame head coach and NBA broadcaster Dr. Jack Ramsay, 89, died. The cause of death was immediately known, though he had endured a long battle with cancer and had been recently diagnosed with a marrow syndrome. Ramsay, a permanent fixture around the NBA, began his professional career in Philadelphia with the 76ers as their general manager, taking the team to an title. He later became their head coach, staying with the Sixers for four years. He had later
The NBA Finals have yet to disappoint when it comes to headlines and talking points. From LeBron James registering a triple-double in a Game 1 that ended in spectacular fashion—with a Tony Parker play that seemed unbelievable—to two straight blowouts (one favoring each team) in Game 2 and Game 3, this year’s Finals have been a roller coaster of entertainment. Twitter has been as lively as ever, with most people questioning Miami Heat and their leader James. What’s wrong with the Heat’s