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.
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JR Smith receives NBA Sixth Man honors
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 …
PAPA GM: Chicago Bulls-Brooklyn Nets 2013 playoff preview
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 …
Brian Shaw focused on Pacers playoff ball, head coaching job will come
Pacers Asst. Brian Shaw looking ahead to playoffs ahead of coaching gig Brian Shaw is always on some team’s radar for a head coaching job. This off-season will be no different. The Pacers brought Shaw on as Assistant Head Coach in 2011. This after the Lakers passed on naming him head coach following Phil Jackson’s …
Byron Scott fired in Cleveland, Doug Collins leaves Philly
Byron Scott sent packing by Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Byron Scott has been fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three losing seasons and poor defensive output saw to that. Of his firing, Scott said…
Carmelo Anthony awarded NBA scoring title
Carmelo Anthony wins NBA scoring title Carmelo Anthony is the league’s best scorer this season. He edged Kevin Durant (28.1 ppg), when Durant opted not to play the Oklahoma City Thunder’s final game of the season against Milwaukee. Anthony, who will also sit out the final game of the season (Knicks host the Hawks), ends …
Fab Five support Michigan basketball at NCAA Championship game
Fab Five shows up to support Michigan basketball at NCAA Championship game All five members of the storied Michigan Fab 5 team of the 90’s were in attendance at the 2013 National Championship game.
Gary Payton, Rick Pitino among 2013 Naismith Hall of Fame class
Gary Payton and Rick Pitino elected to Hall of Fame with five others Monday, Gary Payton became a first ballot Hall of Famer and Rick Pitino added to what could be his personal “Best Week Ever” as the official announcement of the 2013 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class was made in Atlanta.
