Miami Heat's Hassan Whiteside opening up NBA's eager eyes Comparisons to David Robinson and Alonzo Mourning are premature, but Hassan Whiteside's sudden rise to stardom for the Miami Heat must have handfuls of NBA talent evaluators scratching their heads. Offered the opportunity to play meaningful minutes for the first time in his NBA career, the 7-footer is making Heat president Pat Riley … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring serious defensive troubles in Toronto
The 10-man rotation, starring serious defensive troubles in Toronto A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Raptors Republic. Good stuff from Blake Murphy on the Toronto Raptors' cratering defense, which has not only … [Read more...]
Pacers’ Roy Hibbert ejected for flagrant foul-2 on Wolves’ Gorgui Dieng
Pacers' Roy Hibbert ejected for flagrant foul-2 on Wolves' Gorgui Dieng Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert was ejected from Tuesday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after receiving a flagrant foul-2 for dragging Wolves big man Gorgui Dieng to the floor to prevent a shot attempt. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The incident took place … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Mo Willie Styles for 52
The Daily Dose: Dose: Mo Willie Styles for 52 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Mo Williams going for a franchise-record 52 points isn't something that I'd put in the impossible category, but rather the insane category, and he was probably even in some of your lineups last night so congrats. I could sit here and point out his late-round value in 27 mpg on the season, talk about Ricky Rubio's return, … [Read more...]
‘Parks and Recreation’ is making sabermetics jokes again
'Parks and Recreation' is making sabermetics jokes again "Parks and Recreation," undoubtedly the best NBC comedy executive produced by an ex-baseball blogger, delighted its sabermetrics-loving viewers Tuesday night with another baseball Easter egg. Previously, "Parks and Rec" had introduced us to the law firm of Babip, Pecota, Vorp and Eckstein — the first three of which are advanced … [Read more...]
Machado undergoes series of drills at O’s camp
Machado undergoes series of drills at O's camp Manny Machado goes through series of drills at Orioles' minicampby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (1:36 pm ET) Orioles third baseman Manny Machado, who's recovering from knee surgery, took part in a minicamp at the team's spring training complex where he went through a series of drills on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Sun. He took batting … [Read more...]
LeBron James pushes David Blatt aside to argue call in Cavs’ loss to Suns
LeBron James pushes David Blatt aside to argue call in Cavs' loss to Suns LeBron James made his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers lineup on Tuesday after missing two weeks with left knee pain and a strained back. His overall form after the longest layoff of his professional career looked to be a matter of some debate in the early going — on the plus side, sweet dunk; on the minus side, … [Read more...]
LeBron James returns from two-week injury layoff for Cavs-Suns
LeBron James returns from two-week injury layoff for Cavs-Suns The King is back, and not a minute too soon for the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a video posted to Bleacher Report on Tuesday, LeBron James announced that he would play for the Cavs later tonight vs. the Phoenix Suns at the U.S. Airways Center. Here's the video: And here is a transcript of the relevant, non-shoutout portion of his … [Read more...]
Mo Williams sets Wolves record with 52 points to stop losing streak at 15
Mo Williams sets Wolves record with 52 points to stop losing streak at 15 Long basketball careers are supposed to hew to a standard schedule. A player enters the NBA with considerable talent but a lack of experience, improves steadily as he learns more, hits his prime around 28 or 30 years old, and slowly deteriorates until he becomes a husk of his former self and finally retires after … [Read more...]
Newcomer Kang eyeing Pirates starting SS job
Newcomer Kang eyeing Pirates starting SS job Newcomer Kang already angling for starting shortstop job with Piratesby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:38 am ET) While Korean shortstop Jung-ho Kang is on his way to Pittsburgh to finalize a deal with the Pirates, the 27-year-old infielder seems extremely confident in his skills and put incumbent Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer on notice that he's … [Read more...]