Rosters Announced For NBA’s Rookie Challenge

The rookie squad will be led by Tyreke Evans, who is believed by many to be the runaway favorite to win rookie of the year, including myself. Joining him will be: Chicago’s Taj Gibson, Detroit’s Jonas Jerebko, Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings, Minnesota’s Jonny Flynn, Oklahoma City’s James Harden, San Antonio’s DeJuan [...]

Breaking News: Gilbert Arenas Suspended For The Rest Of The Season

NBA Commissioner David Stern on the situation:

“The NBA has conducted a thorough investigation of events relating to this matter.

“It is not disputed that, following an argument on the team’s flight home from a game in Phoenix, both Mr. Arenas and Mr. Crittenton brought guns to the Verizon Center locker room and – [...]

Stephen Jackson Has Helped Shape The Bobcats As A Contender

This season didn’t start off too well for Stephen Jackson.

In fact, his troubles started before a basketball touched the hardwood in a regular season game. During the summer, unhappy with the criticisms he was receiving from Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson and eager to win a championship, Jackson announced to the [...]

Reading the Internet: 1.27.10

“Reading the Internet” will give excerpts or links to stories, videos or pictures that are popular in the sports world for that day. The title of the article was inspired by Florida Marlins manager Freddy Gonzalez when he said “I read the newspaper…..and those others, uh, reading the internet…” in an interview on the [...]

Attacking The Boards: Where There Was No Attacking The Boards

I had a high school basketball game tonight, so I didn’t get to watch any of the four early games. I make it a point to watch at least some of every single game before writing about it and I don’t think I am prepared to offer thoughts without watching the games.

ATB will [...]

Rookie Marcus Thornton Has A Chance To Shine With Brown Gone

In a column I wrote in November, I made a very simple suggestion that I thought would help the Hornets solve the woes they were experiencing at the time: play their rookies.

Well, as of today, the Hornets may just start doing that. It was announced earlier today that New Orleans dealt veteran shooting [...]

Reading the Internet: 1.26.10

“Reading the Internet” will give excerpts or links to stories, videos or pictures that are popular in the sports world for that day. The title of the article was inspired by Florida Marlins manager Freddy Gonzalez when he said “I read the newspaper…..and those others, uh, reading the internet…” in an interview on the [...]

Attacking The Boards: Where Cleveland And LeBron Stole Another One

For the third time in as many games, the Cavs found themselves faced off against one of the league’s brightest stars. So why have the Cavs been able to emerge from this stretch 3-0? Well, having the league’s very brightest star doesn’t hurt.

The first half of this game, more specifically the second quarter, [...]

Jazz Sign Sundiata Gaines For The Rest Of The Season

The Utah Jazz announced today that rookie Sundiata Gaines would remain with the team for the remainder of the season.

Per NBA.com:

Gaines (6-1, 185, Georgia) was originally signed to a 10-day contract by the Jazz on January 5 before being re-signed to a second 10-day contract on Jan. 15.  Gaines has appeared in [...]

Drivin’: A Pair Of Pierre’s And A Hartley

Peyton Manning had a lot of time to dissect this Jets defense. He had time to reconcile his own regrets over that Week 16 loss to New York. And he used that time to perfect an offensive game plan that would end up sending Cinderella home from the ball.

Manning finished with 377 yards [...]