Posts Tagged ‘NBA’

The Grizzlies Reborn

Zach Randolph and Conley of the Memphis Grizzlies

“Hey, you guys remember around the same time last NBA Playoff Season I was talking about the Clippers and the Grizzlies? Well, things have changed drastically since the last time we spoke.” Gabrielle has much to say about the reborn Grizz who are not looking too good against the Spurs.

NBA Playoff Cuties – Round 1

TysonChandlerVogue

Welcome to the 2013 NBA Playoff Cuties. There are so many! Where do we begin. Let’s start with three of the hottest guys in the sport who may not be on your radar:
Tyson Chandler – New York Knicks
Serge Ibaka – Oklahoma City Thunder
J.J. Redick – Milwaukee Bucks
Enjoy them but don’t keep them to yourselves. Share with your friends.

End of Eras – Celtics and Lakers

There are a lot of miles on the legs of these two superstars.

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have 33 NBA titles between them. They’ve appeared in a combined 52 championship title series. These teams are the NBA. But the times they are a changing. Neither time is poised to go deep into the playoffs and if the current trends hold, that won’t change next season. But Brian Gilmore says they’ll be back. It’s NBA law.

Mia’s NBA Picks – Western Conference

Blake Griffin and Chris Paul (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / May 5, 2012)

The Western Conference is tight! Fundamental basketball with a IDGAD attitude by the Spurs, the won’t-be-denied-playoffs Lakers, Electric Lob City and more make these games must see even in the 1st round. After Nelly made his picks from his New York state of mind, Mia had to add some California love. check out the Western Conference.

Nelly’s NBA Picks – Eastern Conference

New York Knicks/Getty Images

Nelly’s in New York and watching the NBA Playoffs from an East Coast point of view. Following the Bulls, Pacers and Bucks has been exciting through the season but is this where it ends? What does he think about his Knicks & Nets and their chances against the burning hot Miami Heat? Check out his picks.

TGIF in the NBA – What a Night!

(REUTERS/Adam Hunger)

Forget deuces! Deron Williams threw up treys and took command of the New Jersey Nets game against the Washington Wizards on Friday. The talented guard broke an NBA record and delighted the fans with a dazzling performance. There was a zone and he was deep, deep in it. Then the Lakers – who continue to fight for their playoff lives – took the game to the wire. Heroics happened. Guess which Laker? Friday night in the NBA.

Dr. Jerry Buss – Just a Cool Dude

Dr. Jerry Buss R.I.P.

I learned to love the Los Angeles Lakers as a teenager. How appropriate. You don’t get more passionate than 16 year-old students. Dr. Buss knew how to pull us all in. With little to do in a one-stoplight town (literally), i listened to Laker games on AM radio. You could even hear Showtime!

Trailer Blazers Hang with the Three Kings of South Beach

The Portland Trail Blazers celebrate victory.

The Rose Garden was extra pretty on a recent Thursday night. The Fantastic Four were able to take a punch from the defending champion Heat and stand in victory at the final bell. How far will the Trail Blazers go?

Today’s New York Knicks

The New New York Knicks

The New York Knicks are starting this NBA season with the fire of a team looking to win it all. They have only lost 6 games and are 10-1 at home. The team chemistry works. And for the first time, Carmelo Anthony is hustling. Much was made of his defensive efforts in a game against the Sixers where he dove into the stands for the ball. A fan lost his beer but New Yorkers found a new reason to believe in their Knicks again. Brian Gilmore breaks down these new look Knicks for us.

Will the Lakers Ever Work with D’Antoni?

The New Look Lakers

What in the world is happening in LA-LA-Lakers Land? First they play the coaching carousel teasing longtime fans with the return of Phil Jackson. Then, in a major stealth move, the Los Angeles owners decide to hire Coach Mike D’Antoni – the man with no defensive plan. As of today, the team is scoring points and losing games. SP contributor Brian Gilmore has a lot of questions to ask Laker management.