It’s Official Nov24

It’s Official

Erick Dampier is now a member of the Miami Heat. Dampier took his physical and practiced with the team Tuesday afternoon.  The Heat had to make room for Dampier so Jerry Stackhouse was waived. His contract was not guaranteed either (add another one to Obama’s unemployment...

Heat Defense Force Activate! Nov24

Heat Defense Force A...

It appears Phil Jackson’s comments about the Heat didn’t go unnoticed. Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy called Jackson’s comments “inappropriate” and “ignorant”. “Phil has no idea what the Van Gundy situation was because, even though he coaches in our league, he...

NBA2K11 Patch v1.2 Available Now for PS3, 360 Nov24

NBA2K11 Patch v1.2 A...

The 1.2 patch for NBA 2k11 was released this morning for PS3 and the Xbox 360.  Below are the patch details provided by 2K Sports’ Ronnie 2K: General Game Features -Fixed a soft hang that would occur when loading an in-game save that was created during a timeout situation. This change also...

Is This Not Why You Are Here?! Nov24

Is This Not Why You ...

After watching some of Iverson’s games in the Turkish league its become clear to me that he’s become more sideshow and less main attraction.  I’m not going to get into a detailed analysis of his performance because honestly I don’t want to.  Instead I will go on YouTube and search...

Suspended for Douchebaggery Nov24

Suspended for Douche...

Philadelphia Sixers forward Elton Brand is being suspended with out pay for 1 game for a flagrant foul against JaVale McGee of the Washington Wizards last night. NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced the punishment today and Brand will miss the Sixers’...

How Good is Duke? Nov24

How Good is Duke?

Disclaimer: I am a Tar Heels fan. As much as I hate to write this….Duke is the best team in the country hands down. Its not even close. Now I’m not going to say they will go undefeated but I wouldn’t be surprised if they did. Its not so much of other schools lacking talent. Its what...

Why? Nov24

Why?

Can some please tell me why Timofey Mozgov is playing NBA Live 10 when NBA 2k11 is avaiable? Its crap like this that will keep the Knicks from getting past the first round of the playoffs.  The NBA Live series is hazardous to your health and should be avoided at ALL costs.  Step away from...

Zen Master at Work Nov23

Zen Master at Work

Looks like Phil Jackson is up to his old mind games.  On ESPN 1000 in Chicago today Phil had some comments about the Heat: “That record, I think, says a lot about coming together with some real talented guys, and not having a base.”  ”And then some things happened to them, Wade...

Change of Scenery Nov22

Change of Scenery

Summer vacation should be a time for relaxation, rehabilitation, and even restoration for the world’s best athletes. But the summer of 2010 also meant relocation for a lot of players who spent their summer get acclimated to their new teammates, new cities and new beginnings. Here at...

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait Nov22

Good Things Come To ...

Looks like Erick Dampier might get what he wants after all. With Udonis Haslem suffering a foot injury the Heat are limited with their current options of big men (Joel Anthony, really?) so Pat Riley had to look at free agency to fill the void left by Haslem’s injury.  Welcome to the party...

Episode 5 – The Plug Nov22

Episode 5 – The Plug...

Join CWill, Knowledge, and Big China (He’s back!) as they discuss the 2010 season after 10+ games (have the Heat won the championship yet?) as well as key injuries.  We also explore the fine art of self promotion. Download Episode 5 on iTunes or right-click here to save to your...

The Real Season is here! Nov19

The Real Season is h...

Thats right ladies and gentlemen! The wait is over! The NBA Development League 2010-2011 season is here.  Plenty of “interesting” storylines going on this season: Nancy Lieberman debut as Texas Legends head coach.  Thats right, a woman leading a men’s team.  I love progress. (Sorry...

Is it March Madness yet? Nov17

Is it March Madness ...

In case you didn’t notice the college basketball season has started and the 25 hour tip-off marathon is over (insane!).  I understand that the nation ignores college hoops until tourney time but there is still plenty of basketball being played before then.  Need a quick primer into this...

The Streak Continues… Nov17

The Streak Continues...

The best team in Connecticut almost had their redonkulus winning streak ended last night in a close game with No.2 ranked Baylor.  A missed shot by Lady Husky Maya Moore opened the door for Baylor in the closing seconds.  Unfortunately the Lady Bears came up short. Coach Geno Auriemma and...

Everything but the W Nov17

Everything but the W

How do you beat a team in every statstical category but don’t come out with the W?  Well the New York Knicks have figured out a way against the Denver Nuggets: Field Goals Made Knicks – 43 Nuggets -42 3 point FGs Made Knicks – 9 Nuggets -5 Assists Knicks – 24 Nuggets – 23 Blocked...

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