October 17th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in As if the Minnesota Timberwolves needed another jinx thrown their way, they cannot catch a break – pun semi-intended – as the Associated Press is reporting that second year forward Kevin Love will miss about six weeks due to a broken hand. Love incurred the injury during Friday’s preseason loss to the Chicago Bulls when [...]
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Even At 34, Iverson Is Dazzling
Memphis Grizzlies fans were thrilled, suddenly, after they made the signing of Allen Iverson out to the public. Iverson looked to make some changes around the team, and hoping to build a bigger fan-base for the team. Iverson looked like he could change this team from a failure, to a playoff contender. At 34 years [...]
Lionel Hollins Fined For Criticizing Refs
The “Associated Press” has reported Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins was fined $25K for making harsh comments on the NBA refs during this week. The comments came after the 102-83 loss to the Orlando Magic, mostly regarding on Hasheem Thabeet’s time vs. Dwight Howard. Larry Brown, the Charlotte Bobcats head coach, was slapped with [...]
Captain Jack A Good Soldier For Warriors – For Now
I don’t think it is much of a stretch when I say that Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson is a “sensitive soul”. At the same time, I would probably be stating the obvious when I say that team coach Don Nelson has a little “prima donna” within him. Which begs the following question: Can [...]
Rose, Thomas Nursing Injuries; Out vs. Jazz
I think that, despite this being the early stages of the NBA preseason, the Chicago Bulls have been somewhat bitten by the injury bug. Right now, center Aaron Gray is out with a stress fracture in his leg and John Salmons is away due to his pregnant wife (not exactly an injury but nonetheless one [...]
Shoulder To Keep Wright Shelved
The Golden State Warriors – as if they needed another injury setback – will be without the services of up and coming forward Brandan Wright, due to a shoulder injury suffered during a team practice Fridasy evening, acording to Yahoo! Sports via an NBA source. Specifically, Wright hurt his shoulder when a defender slapped his [...]
Gibson Leads Bulls’ Balanced Attack, Drub Pacers 104-95
I am pretty sure you’ve heard the expression, “You only get one chance to make a good first impression.” Or something along that line. In any case, that certainly applied to the Chicago Bulls’ first-round draft pick Taj Gibson as they visited Conseco Fieldhouse to take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night. If his performance [...]
Aldridge Close To Signing Extension
For those of you who follow the goingson of the Portland Trail Blazers, then you know that forward LaMarcus Aldridge is in the last year of his 4-year rookie contract and is eligible for a long-term deal after that contract expires. That’s where October 31 becomes a big date on Aldridge’s and the Trail Blazers’ [...]