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D’Antoni Hire Means Lakers Brass Anti-Phil Jackson (and Perhaps Kobe)
Color me stunned as hell. That seems to be the prevailing thought on the hire of Mike D’Antoni as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Many – including yours truly – thought that the job was former coach Phil Jackson’s to turn down. But when I heard the news while listening to “Mike and […]
The Lakers Are a Hot Mess
Before I tap dance on the Los Angeles Lakers, I have to issue a few disclaimers. First of all, as a lifelong New York Knicks fan, it is my birthright to not only despise the Lakers (and the Celtics), but to HATE the Lakers (and the Celtics). The times the Lakers have lost in the […]
2012-2013 NBA Predictions
Posted by klownboy in sports blogging, NBA on October 29, 2012
The 2012-2013 NBA season will kick off tomorrow night (WHOO-HOO!!!). This is a season of change in the NBA. There was some player movement for a lot of teams, from free agency to trades – namely a certain trade that I didn’t like. There will also be another team in New York City tipping off […]
2012 NBA Preview: Western Conference
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on October 24, 2012
Southwest Division San Antonio Spurs* Memphis Grizzlies* New Orleans Hornets* Dallas Mavericks* Houston Rockets Analysis: The Spurs are still the class of the division, though the Grizzlies are closing in quickly. Memphis is really a younger, more athletic version of San Antonio. That said, both are deep and tough. I also expect both to advance […]
2012 NBA Preview: Eastern Conference
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on October 23, 2012
Atlantic Division Boston Celtics* New York Knicks* Brooklyn Nets* Philadelphia 76ers* Toronto Raptors Analysis: This division will easily be the most competitive in the Eastern Conference. Hell I could easily see four playoff teams coming out of this division. I think it will be a dogfight between the damn Celtics, my Knicks, and the Nets. […]
Lakers Vault to #2 in the West with Howard Trade
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on August 10, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled of a coup in acquiring Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic. It was a part of a four team trade that involved the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers. In exchange for Howard, the Lakers will acquire Earl Clark and Chris Duhon, the Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers […]
Heat Blew HUGE Opportunity in Game 1
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on June 13, 2012
The Miami Heat lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-94 last night. While the Heat are not exactly favored in this series, that loss may come back to haunt them for one reason. They blew an opportunity of a lifetime. Miami led the entire first half. It led by seven at halftime. In fact, the […]
Spurs and Thunder Prove that Small Markets Can Win
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on May 27, 2012
Before I start this rant, let’s rewind to the NBA lockout for a minute. Remember when the small market owners were trying to strong-arm the players into taking a lesser deal? Remember when those same small market owners were bitching over stars joining forces on teams in major media markets? And here’s my favorite: remember […]
2012 NBA Playoff Preview: Western Conference Semifinals
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on May 14, 2012
Now that the Western Conference semifinal round is here (it’s actually starting in 22 minutes), here is how I see things rounding out… San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Analysis: The Spurs are a team on a mission. They have won 13 in a row counting the last series sweep. They may be “Team […]
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- Police Search Hernandez's Home
- Gronkowski Undergoes Surgery
- Schefter: Gronk surgery went 'well'
- Hernandez Not Thought To Be Suspect
- Bishop To Visit Vikings
- Chad Johnson Worth The Risk?
- Adam Jones To Speak At Rookie Symposium
- All about Week 1 for Rob Gronkowski
- Sources: Gronk surgery Tuesday
- Jason Whitlock
- LeBron needs to go dark to save Heat
- Love for dad endured good, bad times
- Tiger, Sergio are both chicken
- Heat can be beat and LeBron knows it
- Hunter lawsuit proves NBA out for rich
- Lawsuit signals Fisher's game is up
- Wussification of sports complete
- Eddie Jordan fiasco speaks volumes
- Kobe's feud to ruin Mother's Day
- Why should Derrick Rose trust Bulls?
- Yahoo! Sports – Adrian Wojnarowski
- Sources: After Chris Paul's nudge, Clips seek ownership approval for K.G.-Rivers trade
- Clippers restart talks with Celtics on Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal
- Heat's LeBron James, Chris Bosh see yellow, then red before spoiling Spurs' coronation
- Doc Rivers unsure about returning to Celtics as coach after Clippers deal falls apart
- Sources: Kevin Garnett, Doc Rivers trade may come down to Clips surrendering 2 draft picks
- Celtics, Clippers resume push to get Kevin Garnett-Doc Rivers deal done
- Denver Nuggets hire Tim Connelly as new vice president of basketball operations
- Most beloved Spur Manu Ginobili gives vintage performance that puts San Antonio on cusp of title
- Celtics-Clippers talks to send Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett to L.A. stall
- Kings hire Nuggets VP Pete D'Alessandro as general manager
Nike and LeBron Should Be Ashamed of those High-Priced Shoes
Posted by klownboy in NBA, sports blogging on August 21, 2012
Nike made dubious news in announcing their $315 LeBron X shoes. Turns out the shoes may be worth only $290. Gee, I stand corrected. The fact of the matter is there is no business that Nike or any shoe company should advertise any sneaker north of $150 – let alone $315, $290 or whatever the […]
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