Tagged With: 2011-12 nba season
2012 NBA Champions: Miami Heat
Two years after the haphazard “Decision” press conference, and subsequent celebratory introduction, Lebron James and the Miami Heat are finally NBA Champions. Though doubted many times this year by many, the Heat took over the Finals series versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, and never let up. The desperation to finally shake off his ringless … Continue reading
NBA Trade Deadline: Oh What Fun!
Yeah so the NBA trade deadline came and went today. But not without some interesting moves. But the most important decision of the day turned out to keep a player exactly where he was. At the end of the day, Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic are still involved in an interesting relationship. After months … Continue reading
2012 NBA All Star Weekend
The 2012 NBA All Star weekend is now upon us. As I type I’m watching the first few minutes of the BBVA Rising Stars Game, once known as the Rookie – Sophomore Game. However this year the teams are mixed with rookies and sophomores on each team. Should be interesting. Love seeing the young players…and … Continue reading
Wizards Fire Flip Saunders
Well this was to be expected. After a dismal beginning to a shortened season, sources say the Washington Wizards have decided to part ways with head coach Flip Saunders. The Wizards are currently 2-15, and things don’t seem like they would move in the right direction with Saunders still in place. Star John Wall, in … Continue reading
CP3 Becomes A Clipper
After nearly a week of drama over where Chris Paul would end up, the Los Angeles Clippers were finally able to get a deal done for the phenomenal point guard. It was announced, via sources of course, that the Clippers and the Hornets ownership team (league office and other owners) were able to come … Continue reading
>NBA Lockout: Tentative Deal Reached
> Okay okay okay…I’m trying to temper my excitement since this hasn’t been voted on yet….but basketball is BACK baby (maybe)!!! The day all of us crazy basketball fans have been waiting for finally seems to be here. After another marathon session (like those others that brought nothing), Friday night/Saturday morning a tentative agreement was … Continue reading
>NBA Lockout: Deal Rejected by Union, Lawsuit Imminent
> After putting the owners’ ultimatum 50/50 deal to a vote amongst the rank-and-file, the National Basketball Players’ Association made the decision to unanimously disavow the deal. In a press conference this afternoon, Billy Hunter, with numerous players by his side, stated that collective bargaining negotiations had broken down and the players would be file … Continue reading
>NBA All Stars World Tour Finalized
> ESPN is reporting that a final agreement has been reached in what is being dubbed, the World All-Star Classic. Dates and sites have been set and the tour will get underway in less than a week. The barnstorming tour will begin Sunday, Oct. 30th in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tickets are set to go … Continue reading
>NBA Lockout: Mediation, No Christmas Games?
> David Stern is once again threatening to take away games. This time he is saying if the two sides don’t come to agreement soon, with the help of a federal mediator, that the Christmas games are in jeopardy. I’m not liking what I’m hearing. Stern seems really intent on making this difficult. And it … Continue reading
>NBA Lockout: Season Won’t Start On Time
> It’s official. The 2011-12 NBA season will NOT be starting on time. Thanks David Stern. You like to blame the players but we all know who’s really at fault here. I mean the players are locked out…this isn’t a STRIKE. Though I’ve known we wouldn’t have basketball til Christmas at the earliest…this still sucks. … Continue reading









