Wilson Chandler dunks all over Tyson Chandler (no relation) When a player dunks on another, the play often gains relevance or amazingness due to some special context. For instance, when a rookie Blake Griffin Mozgov'd then-Knicks center Timofey Mozgov, it mattered because the all-time great dunker-brutalizer Amar'e Stoudemire acknowledged Griffin afterwards. It was like a passing of the … [Read more...]
Greg Anthony reportedly arrested in prostitution sting
Greg Anthony reportedly arrested in prostitution sting Retired basketball player and TV analyst Greg Anthony has been arrested in connection with a prostitution sting. According to reports from WJLA, the ABC affiliate in Washington D.C., Anthony was arrested in a vice operation for soliciting a prostitute. A brief note at the station's website says that Anthony is in lockup as of this … [Read more...]
Conley (ankles) unsure of timetable for return
Conley (ankles) unsure of timetable for return ORLANDO, Fla. -- Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has two sprained ankles, one walking boot and no solid time frame for when he expects to return to the court. Conley missed his first game of the season in Friday's 106-96 victory against the Orlando Magic and is considered doubtful for Saturday's home game against Portland as he … [Read more...]
Amid rumors, Lopez leads Nets’ rout of Wiz
Amid rumors, Lopez leads Nets' rout of Wiz ');ad_counter++}; Brook Lopez, Jarrett Jack score 26 each as Nets break 7-game skidESPN.com news servicesNets Stun Wizards To Snap Slide VIDEO PLAYLIST WASHINGTON -- As the Brooklyn Nets endured a seven-game losing streak, trade talk engulfed the slumping team, with sources telling ESPN.com the Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder are involved in discussions … [Read more...]
Leonard scores 20 in return to power Spurs
Leonard scores 20 in return to power Spurs ');ad_counter++}; Kawhi Leonard scores 20 in return to send Spurs past BlazersAssociated PressSpurs Burn BlazersVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points in his return from a 15-game absence and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 110-96 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. After missing 17 games total due to a torn … [Read more...]
Andre Drummond’s last-second tip-in gives Pistons another win
Andre Drummond's last-second tip-in gives Pistons another win Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings has found new life, boosting his production and efficiency in virtually every conceivable category as part of the team's post-Josh Smith resurgence. That strong play continued in Friday's road game against the Indiana Pacers. Jennings entered the final possession of regulation in a … [Read more...]
Westbrook’s highs lift Thunder by Warriors
Westbrook's highs lift Thunder by Warriors ');ad_counter++}; Russell Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past WarriorsAssociated PressNow Or Never For ThunderVIDEO PLAYLIST OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook scored 17 points, had a career-high 17 assists and matched a career best with 15 rebounds to help the Oklahoma Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 117-115 on Friday night. Westbrook … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook’s got the greatest bounce ever on a missed dunk
Russell Westbrook's got the greatest bounce ever on a missed dunk Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook is one of those players who makes the phrase "attacking the rim" seem literal, not just a cute way of saying a guy likes to gets to the basket. He drives and finishes with intensity that only ever really gets challenged by LeBron James, who doesn't match Westbrook's singular … [Read more...]
Mets players reportedly paying to attend workouts at team facility
Mets players reportedly paying to attend workouts at team facility We learned on Thursday that All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will not be traded to the New York Mets this offseason. We also learned on Thursday that Tulowitzki, who's still owed $114 million over the next six seasons, might be one of the few players who could comfortably afford to attend an offseason workout at the Mets … [Read more...]
NCAA investigation shows downside of SMU’s Larry Brown gambit
NCAA investigation shows downside of SMU's Larry Brown gambit When SMU took a boom-or-bust gamble coaxing Larry Brown back to college basketball three years ago, the splashy hire came with a few glaring risks. The first was that he'd be successful recruiting despite not having coached in college for nearly a quarter century. The second was that he'd stay in Dallas long enough to bring … [Read more...]