As soon as the NBA lockout ended and the period for free agency and trades began on Thursday of last week there was buzzing all over the TV, Internet and radio about a three team trade that would send Chris Paul to the Lakers. In all the excitement many fans of the NBA forgot just […]
It appears that “Basketball Wives” will not have a monopoly on NBA drama this season. Yesterday the L.A. Lakers attempted to trade away Lamar Odom and Pau Gasol in exchange for Chris Paul in a three-team swap that included the Houston Rockets. Is New Orleans Better For Black Folk Than L.A.? However, the NBA’s plantation […]
With the NBA season back in effect, teams are turning their attention to revamping their rosters for title contention. After getting swept in the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks, it was clear some changes would be made by the Los Angeles Lakers front office. But no one imagined they’d go in this hard. 72 Hours […]
In a shocking turn of events to Basketball fans around the world, the NBA and The NBA Players Association have reached a tentative agreement that will end the NBA Lockout. Full details of the agreement have not been released, but here is what we know. 49 – 51 Band split for players Full Mid-Level Exception […]
Have you ever been around two people arguing and after listening in, you say does it really matter. I feel like that’s what’s happening with the current NBA lockout situation. Seriously, NBA players and team Owners, is all this negativity that your bringing to basketball really worth it. I read an opinion the other day […]
I love sports like most people love attention and money. The feeling that comes from testing yourself against another athlete in a competition is addictive. Most athletes don’t necessarily play for the money. Most athletes are addicted to competing and measuring themselves and get paid in the meantime.These addictive behaviors turn some athletes into stars […]
New York Knick Amar’e Stoudemire pokes fun at the current NBA lockout in this video for Nike. The six-time All Star applies for a job at Foot Locker and he tells his manager that if he can sell tickets to basketball games he can sell sneakers. Watch the video to find out what he buys […]
Jeezy sums up the problem with the NBA and it’s players in the verses in his Ballin track. “you know these moes came to see me ball, you know these moes love to see me ball” Let’s get this clear, sports live and die with us. The Fan. We decide if players get big contracts, […]
On Saturday night at Florida International University a team of NBA All Stars lead by Dwyane Wade defeated a squad anchored by his Miami Heat teammate LeBron James 141 to 140. It was a surprisingly intense charity game that gave the 4000 fans in attendance (and the players) a welcome respite from the current NBA […]
It looks like Delonte West may not be so crazy after all. As talks between NBA players and owners stalled fans may hear of more alternate plans being made if there is no NBA season this year. The owners locked out the players in July when the old contract expired and the two sides have […]
Boston Celtics guard Delonte West is determined to work during this NBA lockout. Last month he tweeted that he was applying for a job at Home Depot, but no one believed he was serious. Now he claims to have applied to work at a furniture store. As “proof” he posted his job application and a […]
THE NEW HOT 1079 IS BALLIN WITH LEBRON JAMES, KEVIN DURANT, CARMELO ANTHONY AND OUR VERY OWN 76ER’S LOU WILLIAMS IT’S THE BATTLE FOR I-95! A game between “Team Philly” and “Team Melo” is scheduled for Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at The Palestra. The game already included all-NBA rosters for both sides, plus Carmelo […]
