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  • nba

    Are The Pacers Too White ... Or Not White Enough?

    In the time-honored tradition of raising a controversial proposition for the express purpose of shooting it down, Indy Star stalwart Bob Kravitz asks, "Why are the Indiana Pacers so lily white?" More »
    07/08/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by The Governor: The big deal isn't that their white, it's that they suck. Exhibit A: 2003 Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki Steve Nash [and then... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • lebron james

    LeBron Gets Dunked On; None Of Us Are Witnesses

    Word out of the LeBron James Skills Academy is that Xavier's Jordan Crawford turned the camp's host into his own personal Fred Weis, the sort of moment for which God created YouTube. Then along came Nike to confiscate the evidence. More »
    07/08/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Big Jim Slade: Wsn't BllsDp bttr thn mst f th crp tht Dlr's wrttn rcntly? wt, wht? 7 Responses | Other threads

  • whimsy

    Off The Wall, Indeed: Ron Artest Pays Tribute To Michael Jackson

    "Michael, Michael, Michael, you my nigga. I know a thug would cry for you, my dude. Aint no R&B singer really ever makes me cry. Makes me wanna meet you, touch your hand. Ya know?" [YouTube]
    07/06/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by EddieCurrysTowels: Anyone have a good youtube to MP3 ripping program? Did Dre produce this? Lots of N bombs...I thought MJ was a... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Boston Celtics Ramp Up Their "Get Older" Strategy

    Calm and rational Rasheed Wallace has agreed to play for the Celtics for two years. Next on the shopping list: Grant Hill. (Seriously.) Because the problem with their 2009 team was obviously not enough injury/character questions. [Boston Herald]
    07/06/09
    6,072
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by ZombieGhostsoftheSCUpcountry: Your starting center for the 2010 Celtics...George Mikan! 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Artest and Kobe Do Their Best Work In The Shower

    So how did trash-talking malcontent Ron Artest end up playing alongside "hated rival" Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles? It all started with a fateful shower stall run-in two years ago: More »
    07/06/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by ClueHeywood: I thought the "magical negro" stock characters only help white people. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Hedo Turkoglu Spurns Trail Blazers for Raptors

    ESPN is reporting that Toronto is giving him five years and $53 million. In addition, he won't have those pesky playoffs ruining his summers. More »
    07/04/09
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    By Gourmet Spud

    Comment by One Sack, Two Sack: Toronto also has a sizeable Greek population, malaka, so watch your back! 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Hopefully, This Trade Will Result In Nightly Interactions Like This

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    07/03/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by ScientificMapp: Needs more table leg. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Ricky Rubio To Remain In Spain

    Rubio, Spain's Pistola Pedro, "will remain in Spain to play for his DKV Joventut basketball team for the remaining two years of his contract rather than try to move to the NBA this season, El Periodico reported today." [Pioneer Press]
    07/02/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by crazyjoedavola: So he will remain in Spain, instead of getting on a plane? Insane 9 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    At Least Ricky Rubio Will Appear Somewhere In America

    The footage for a catchy Gillette commercial: Tiger Woods fist-pumping, Derek Jeter fist-pumping, Roger Federer fist-pumping. Oh, and Ricky Rubio shooting free throws. Minnesota fans, have confidence in your boy man! [The Hoop Doctors via Balls Don't Lie]
    07/02/09
    4,641
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Bea Hate Me: To avoid controversy, Gillette is now readying an alternate version of the commercial with Brandon Jennings and rapper Joe Budden. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • college basketball

    Coach K Defies The Reckless Rumormongering

    Despite the claims of a Racine Journal Times reporter's well-placed source, Mike Krzyzewski said he won't be Phil Jackson's "heir apparent." But if Kobe wants to come be Duke's third scholarship guard — well, that might be acceptable. [ACC Now]
    06/30/09
    3,549
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by SavetoFavorites: Woelful said Wednesday that his source is a very accurate one who usually hits home runs on all his calls. His... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Meet The Trick-Shot Guy Who'll Beat Shaq At H.O.R.S.E.

    SLAM Magazine has tracked down Bruce Manley, the bank employee/trick-shot artist who is basically Annie Oakley by way of Curly Neal, and who recently caught Shaq's eye. The two plan to play H.O.R.S.E. soon. "TV people" are involved, naturally. [SLAM]
    06/29/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by FozzieBear: Dexter Manley can beat you at H-R-S-O-E. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • yao ming

    Yao Ming's Giant Foot Has Failed Him

    Shit's broke. Like broke-broke. And fuck the Knicks. I'm sorry, this isn't the Brandon Jennings article is it? I must have gotten lost. [Yahoo!]
    06/29/09
    7,891
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by Stev D: Forget it Yao, it's Americatown. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Brandon Jennings Continues To Offend, Well, Everyone

    Any day now, the NBA will teach Brandon Jennings to be studiedly bland and tactful. Until then, let's enjoy the glorious insolence of a 19-year-old rookie who says what we've all thought at one time or another: "Fuck the Knicks." More »
    06/29/09
    33,761
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by I_Like_Rabbits: When was the last time somebody was managed this poorly? Michelle Wie, maybe? 10 Responses | Other threads

  • DUAN!

    Shaq: Best Big Man Ever, Or Perpetual Second Banana?

    We are about to enter the first week in a world in which Shaquille O'Neal is a Cavalier. Diesel's last stop or not, it's worth speculating what his legacy will be. It's not so cut and dried. More »
    06/28/09
    13,882
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    By Barry Petchesky

    Comment by Starburied: So odd, I was thinking of this question just yesterday. Shaq in no way was a second banana in Orlando or... 18 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    In Which Kobe Shows The Mayor Who's Boss

    Kobe Bryant thinks he's bigger than the mayor of Los Angeles. And you know what? He's right. Divas don't share the spotlight with anyone. More »
    06/28/09
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    By Barry Petchesky

    Comment by Paul.B.Dodd: I don't have any issue with this at all. Antonio Villaraigosa is the most useless mayor among all major US... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Which Athlete Reminds You Of Mitt Romney? The Kandi Man, Of Course

    "I feel like Romney's having the same problems as [Michael Olowokandi]. On paper, he looks great, but there's just something about him that doesn't seem to add up in the minds of voters." Like every other failed prospect. [TNR]
    06/27/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by IchiroSuzukiSamurai: When did Nate marry the hot redhead? more » | Other threads

  • NBA Draft 2009

    Where Awkward Happens: Reading The Body Language Of NBA Draft Picks

    The David Stern handshake is a newly drafted player's baptism into the NBA. It is also, often as not, hilariously awkward. We asked body language maven Patti Wood to analyze some of these moments from yesterday's Draft. More »
    06/26/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Thats_Juan_Lucky_Pierre: Not pictured: Toney Douglas leg humping anything in sight when the Lakers called his name. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • 2009 NBA Draft

    Not Feeling Minnesota: Rubio May Stay In Europe, Says Father

    My Spanish is a little rusty, but I do believe this translates to, "Get us the fuck out of Minneapolis, Donnie Walsh." More »
    06/26/09
    20,774
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Hit Bull Win Steak: Isnt that the chick who was banging Bruce Willis' character in Pulp Fiction? 7 Responses | Other threads

  • 2009 NBA Draft

    NBA Draft Live Blog

    Welcome to the party. With the lottery portion of the draft nearly complete I'll be taking you the rest of the way in the live blog. More »
    06/25/09
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    By KOGOD
  • nba

    LeBron, Meet Your New Teammate: Shaquille O'Neal

    The Cavaliers and Suns have reached a deal in principle to send Shaquille O'Neal to the Land of LeBron, Yahoo! Sports reports. Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic and a pick to Phoenix. No confirmation from @THE_REAL_SHAQ yet. [Yahoo!, Twitter]
    06/25/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Chris Hanson's Axe: Allen Iverson has to be so pissed right now. By the time Shaq got to this apparent "willing to be... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Ric Bucher Assures Kevin Love He's Not Trade Bait, Via Twitter

    Bizarre. I feel like we've crossed some sort of cultural Rubicon when reporters are using social-networking sites to inform players of their trade status. [SharapovasThigh]
    06/24/09
    6,519
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Laser Guided: Sez. When you don't have time to type "says." 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Phil Jackson Only Interested In Coaching Home Games

    Jackson says he would consider letting assistant Kurt Rambis coach some road games next season, so that the old man wouldn't have to travel so much. And maybe Kobe could only play on even-numbered Saturdays! [ESPN]
    06/24/09
    2,701
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by X-tacle: El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz would not find that cap amusing. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Ricky Rubio Materializes, Underwhelms

    Ricky Rubio, knight-errant of YouTube, finally worked out for the Kings yesterday, and no one seemed terribly thrilled, least of all Ricky Rubio. More »
    06/23/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by BruschisBrewsky: So they don't want to draft a player based on not being sure he could mesh with a group of... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • dirk nowitzki

    Dirk Nowitzki On Cristal Taylor: "Everyone Has Different Tastes"

    Well, what he actually said was, "Jeder hat einen anderen Geschmack," which sounds infinitely more romantic. This came in conversation with Germany's Bild, Nowitzki's first interview since his pregnant ex-fiancée's arrest. He added: "Some people love Italian food, some don't." More »
    06/23/09
    10,165
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Big Jim Slade: Das ich nein boobie! /this is the Simpsons references post, right? 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    A Life-Size Kobe Bryant, And His Head Bobbles

    Well, this is about the most terrifying bobblehead I've ever encountered. All yours, for the low price of $13,000 — and if you order now, they'll throw in an even bigger head at no extra cost. [Lakers Blog]
    06/22/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by SavetoFavorites: It could have been much, much worse. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Dirk Nowitzki Can't Escape The Crazy

    Dirk Nowitzki has filed for sole custody of the child that might not be his, while his ex-girlfriend is under FBI investigation for threatening his attorney from jail. It's all one big ball of crazy. More »
    06/20/09
    5,770
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    By Sarah Schorno

    Comment by CanHeHackett: Is Sarah the slutty Portland fan? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Mama, There Goes That Man ... To Minnesota

    "Multiple sources have told Pro Basketball News that Mark Jackson has emerged as the leading candidate for the [Timberwolves] position and will wind up with his first coaching gig." Some would call this a grown-man move. [Pro Basketball News]
    06/19/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by UkraineNotWeak: Rumor has it that there are other golfers on the course at Bethpage other than Tiger Woods. Has anyone been... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • whimsy

    All Kobe Bryant and LeBron James Got Were These Lousy T-Shirts

    TMZ on LeBron's "egotistical" shirt: "For the record—you won't see Kobe Bryant wearing a shirt with his individual accomplishments plastered on the front of it during his championship parade today." Wanna see what Kobe wore to the parade? More »
    06/17/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Steve U: the type of guys who wear a Metallica t-shirt while attending a Metallica concert when they are actually in Metallica. You... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Mr. President, Meet The King

    LeBron and a "group of close friends" visited Barack Obama in the White House Monday. I know The First Fan is busy saving the world, but doesn't he have aides to tell him the Lakers won the NBA title? [AP]
    06/17/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by the earl of weaver: I didn't really read all that, but I'm pretty sure Ben just insinuated that Obama has AIDS. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    The Great Kevin McHale Experiment Is Over In Minnesota

    After 15 seasons running the Timberwolves, Kevin McHale's services will no longer be needed. (According only to Kevin Love's Twitter? Jeebus.) Man, just eight or nine more years and I think he would have had it. [Pioneer Press; SportsBank]
    06/17/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: RT@KevinLove: God only knows what you'll do without him. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    With The 58th Pick, The Boston Celtics Might Select The Globe

    The Red Sox and Bruins own NESN. The New York Times, at least for now, controls a minority stake of the Red Sox. And soon, the Celtics might join the incest between Boston teams and the outlets that cover them. More »
    06/15/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: I don't know. I could get used to a weekly sex advice column from Brian Scalabrine. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    The Stupid Derrick Rose Controversy

    So Derrick Rose once flashed gang signs in a smoky room. With his apology, it's now, officially, a "controversy," a term of art allowing media-types to avoid saying what the story's really about, which is essentially this: scary black people. More »
    06/12/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Fornelli: You forgot to mention that the south side of Chicago is also home to a craptatic baseball team. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Tony Parker Needs New Defensive Help

    Like many rich people, Tony Parker's house is filled with valuable commodities. Or it was, until the security guard hired to protect said valuables decided to steal some and sell them on Craigslist instead. More »
    06/11/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by The Governor: George Harrison is jealous of Tony Parker's private security. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Steve Nash Auditions For His Next Job

    No one knows how many miles Steve Nash has left on his little Canadian legs, but if he's looking to break into the late-night TV comedy game, his first test for his second career went fairly well. More »
    06/11/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Arsenio Billingham: I haven't seen a guy this on fire since Gus Grissom in '67. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Tim Donaghy Has Not Been Enjoying Prison (UPDATED)

    Disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will be released from prison next week and not a moment too soon. A press release says that while in the slammer he nearly had his legs broken by a New York mobster. (Update below.) More »
    06/11/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by UpstateUnderdog: prison might be the worst, but OZ was a cool show. Bogs in Shawshank got off easy. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Well, At Least He'll Be Able To Tell People He Was Coach Of The Year...

    Mike Brown, the Cleveland Cavaliers dapper head coach, may have spent his last season with Lebron James. Again, blame this on Joe Posnanski. [ProBasketballNews]
    06/11/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: This reminds me of the time we gave our father a "World's Greatest Dad" award and then promptly murdered him. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Stan Van Gundy A "Working-Class Hero," Says Newspaper For Rich People (UPDATE)

    There is no worse fate for an NBA final than to be turned into a roundtable discussion on the brilliance of the coach. Someone please tell the Wall Street Journal: Stan Van Gundy is not the reason people are watching. More »
    06/10/09
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    By Tommy Craggs
  • nba

    Reebok Gives Shoe Contracts First, Asks Questions Later

    Reebok belatedly discovers that they gave a shoe contract to a white guy with an "Air Jordan" tattoo on his leg. To be fair, it was Marcin Gortat, and no one wanted to look that closely. [Skeets]
    06/10/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by sir_pantsalot: That is one extremely husky Jordan. 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nba

    Another Reason To Scrap The NBA's Age Rule: It's Probably Illegal

    Here, via New York employment lawyer Louis Pechman, is yet another sensible argument against the NBA's minimum-age rule: It violates state discrimination laws. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: ...even Dick Vitale, who never offers an opinion that can't be expressed via catchphrase, hates the rule. I believe his exact... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • Media Meltdowns

    How Reggie Miller Is Spending His Summer Vacation

    Reggie Miller's belly-button-circling tattoo is hideously ugly and misplaced, but maybe that's the point. More »
    06/09/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Laser Guided: When you look back and see the footprints facing each other, that's when I gave you a handjob. /homage 3 Responses | Other threads

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