Dan Gilbert’s Cleveland Cavaliers have landed the first pick in the NBA Draft for the second time in three years. In 2011, they drafted guard Kyrie Irving, a much needed cornerstone piece, after losing the league’s best player, LeBron James to free agency and eventual NBA Championship glory the previous year.
Derrick Rose says he didn’t know folks were mad While the angry and disenchanted are spending their time criticizing Derrick Rose for sitting on the bench during the Chicago Bulls’ current playoff run, HE is focused on his health and supporting his teammates. He says he didn’t know y’all were out here talkin’ so recklessly …
Damian Lillard receives Rookie of the Year honors Damian Liilard has been named 2012-13 KIA NBA Rookie of the Year, by unanimous vote. During the announcement presser, Lillard spoke of his journey to the NBA, including a one-time desire to be a professional wrestler and an initial fear of playing football. Once he became comfortable …
Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto wed in Palm Beach Michael Jordan said “I do” Saturday, to former Cuban-American model, Yvette Prieto. The couple met in 2009, and became engaged in 2011.
NBA’s Jason Collins becomes first openly gay active player Jason Collins “came out the closet” in an interview with Sports Illustrated, making him the first ever player to reveal he is gay while still actively playing a major sport. He is a 13 year veteran center of the NBA, whose twin brother, Jarron Collins, currently …
Russell Westbrook out, has torn meniscus surgically repaired The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without starting guard Russell Westbrook for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee.
JR Smith named KIA Sixth Man of the Year JR Smith was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year, to no ones surprise. The 8-year pro played in 80 games and averaged 18 PPG off the bench this past regular season for the New York Knicks. The Knicks (2nd seed in the East) have not …
Chicago Bulls – Brooklyn Nets Round 1 matchup preview Though they won 3 of 4 against Brooklyn, the Chicago Bulls will need to be at the top of their game to win the playoff series against the home-court advantaged Nets. Tom Thibodeau’s stalwarts must come with the determination, energy, and robust defense displayed when they …
