Lakers hire Mike D’Antoni Like a thief in the night, the news of Mike D’Antoni being hired as the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers caught folks off guard.
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Mike Brown ousted from Lakers gig
Los Angeles Lakers fire head coach Mike Brown Raise your hand if you DID NOT see this coming.
Dwyane Wade voted early, pledged game check to Hurricane Sandy victims
The last 24 hours have been busy and enlightening for Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade. After happily casting an early ballot in Miami-Dade County for the 2012 presidential elections, Dwyane Wade and his Miami Heat teammates headed to New York City to prepare for their game against the New York Knicks, but upon arrival it quickly …
Samsung’s “LeBron’s Day” spot a thing of marketing beauty
LeBron James teams with Samsung for the release of the Galaxy Note II in LeBron’s Day commercial spot Its becoming clear to me that when it comes to LeBron, there is B.R. and A.R. Before the ring and after the ring.
Miami Heat received championship rings before beating Celtics
Miami Heat enjoy Championship Ring-and-Banner ceremony In a ceremony held before the start of Tuesday’s NBA season opener, the Miami Heat received their championship rings and had the honor of watching a second banner lifted to the rafters of American Airlines Arena. Biscayne Boulevard was beaming with pride.
UPDATED! Nets, Knicks tipoff Thursday despite Sandy
Hurricane Sandy doesn’t stop Nets and Knicks from opening the NBA season in New York Although Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Eastern Seaboard and flooded parts of New York City, the game will go on for the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons give us a taste of what they will bring to NBA Countdown
Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons join KIA NBA Countdown on ESPN It’s official. Jalen Rose and Bill Simmons will be the newest additions to the KIA NBA Countdown on ABC.
Chris Webber partners with Hoop Dreams producer on Webber Productions
Chris Webber embarks upon entertainment business venture We all know that former NBA All-Star turned NBA analyst Chris Webber has the face of a god, and that the TNT and NBA TV cameras love him and his Colgate smile, but now he will also lend his resources and talents behind the lens.
