Deron Williams pours in 38 as Nets power past Lin, Knicks
If the New York Knicks could have ever used Iman Shumpert during the 2011-12 season, it was Monday night against Deron Williams and the New Jersey Nets. Without Shump's defensive presence, Williams lit up the Knicks for 38 in the Net's 100-92 win. We forgot about Deron Williams the second he moved to a losing [...]
Read MoreDeron Williams pours in 38 as Nets power past Lin, Knicks
Over the last couple of weeks, Jeremy Lin has made many a foil and many a fool of his opponents. His and the New York Knicks' incredible streak may have blurred the fact that this all started on Feb. By the way, Deron Williams is good with bringing in S Jax. “We needed somebody with [...]
Read MoreDeron Williams gets major revenge for Linsanity
NEW YORK _ Deron Williams arrived at Madison Square Garden Monday night with revenge in his hardened heart and redemption in his soft hands. "We definitely had this one circled – the whole team did," the Nets' point guard said. Deron Williams arrived Back in the abbreviated offseason I stated that there were few guys [...]
Read MoreAllen Iverson receives contract offer from indoor soccer league
By Nick Menta, (email) Last week, we lamented that things had gotten so bad for Allen Iverson that he was willing to entertain offers from the D-League and even South American basketball clubs for one last shot at the NBA (and one last NBA salary). An indoor soccer team, the Rochester Lancers, reached out to [...]
Read MoreAllen Iverson receives contract offer from indoor soccer league
An offer was made to Allen Iverson to play pro indoor soccer for $20K per game. An indoor soccer team, the Rochester Lancers, reached out to cash-poor former NBA star Allen Iverson via a news release. In part, it read: The Rochester Lancers host two remaining regular season home games to conclude their season. "Allen [...]
Read MoreD'Alessandro: J.R. Smith's odyssey brings him back home
J.R. Smith's reputation on and off the court has preceded his arrival in New York. Clippers point guard Chris Paul has been actively recruiting Smith, whom he played with on the Hornets for two seasons. "I think our chances are very high," Paul told ESPN.com's Marc Stein earlier this week. "Who knows JR better than [...]
Read MoreD'Alessandro: J.R. Smith's odyssey brings him back home
By JEREMY WAGNER Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesJR Smith averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists for the Denver Nuggets last season. To NBA fans, JR Smith is a known quantity. He is always ready to launch a contested 3-pointer off the dribble J.R. Smith said on Twitter on Friday that he was joining the Knicks. [...]
Read MoreD'Alessandro: J.R. Smith's odyssey brings him back home
On the one hand, one would have to be out of his mind to get a haircut like this on purpose. On the other hand, can one really do anything on purpose without a frontal lobe? So, which came first, the lobotomy or the haircut? By Eric Freeman By Eric Freeman | Ball Don't Lie [...]
Read MoreJR could be game-changer for Knicks
15, 2010. JR Smith overslept. When he showed up, eyes bloodshot and all attitude, he was nonchalant about his tardiness. Coach George Karl was pretty peeved. Karl made some comments. Smith talked back. Karl retorted. Smith kicked a basketball. J.R. Smith said on Twitter on Friday that he was joining the Knicks. J.R. Smith said [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant's career-high 51 points lift Thunder over Nuggets 124-118 in OT
OKLAHOMA CITY — With two NBA scoring titles to his credit, it seemed inevitable that Kevin Durant would eventually hit the 50-point plateau. He picked a historic night to do it. Durant scored a career-best 51 points for the top performance in the NBA Kendrick Perkins Out, Kevin Durant Questionable Against Golden State Warriors Tonight. [...]
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