May 3rd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Next Step: Most Valuable Player? Clippers phenom Blake Griffin will be awarded the NBA’s Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, this coming from an undisclosed league source. The team on Tuesday announced a meeting for the presentation of a prestigious NBA award. All signs point towards Blake bringing home the shiny stuff. “The Elevator” averaged [...]
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Derrick Rose At Beginning Of Season: “Why Can’t I Be MVP?”
Rose’s Vision Becomes Reality “Back in training camp when I said I wanted to be MVP, I wasn’t trying to be cocky at all,” “I knew that I put a lot of hard work in over the summer in the offseason, and I just wanted to push myself.” – Derrick Rose answering his own question [...]
Rose Awarded NBA MVP; Injures Ankle In Game One Loss To Hawks
Rose For MVP Was A Slam Dunk Update: Rose’s status is considered day-to-day. His x-rays were negative, and there’s no scheduled MRI. He will take part in practice on Tuesday. Chicago Bulls superstar guard Derrick Rose will be named the youngest MVP in the history of the NBA, according to a source close to the [...]
Bulls-Hawks Injury Update: Boozer Likely To Play Game One; Hinrich Doubtful For Series
Slowing Down Rose Just Got Harder Atlanta Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich will be sidelined for Monday’s night Game 1 in Chicago. Even worse, the former Kansas standout is doubtful for the second round match-up with the Bulls. The Jayhawk alum is dealing with a severe hamstring and was expected to defend his former teammate Derrick [...]
Was Heat’s Opening Act Against Celtics A Mirage?
Game One Illusion? There’s a phrase in sports that’s gotten very popular in the NBA lately, that a series doesn’t start until someone wins a road game. So, good news for Celtics fans: the Miami Heat-Boston Celtics playoff series hasn’t even begun. More good news for concerned fans who saw their team get man-handled is, [...]
Rockets Pursuing Lakers Assistant Coach Brian Shaw
Shaw: Rockets Potential New Head Coach? The Houston Rockets have sought the ability to talk to Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw concerning their open head coaching position. However, team rules prevent Lakers staff from interviewing for another coaching gig while a playoff series is going on. In essence, this means, Shaw will have [...]
Kobe Fails To Deliver Game Winner; Lakers Fall To Mavs In Game One 96-94
Kobe’s Final Punch Did Not Land “I’m highly concerned,” “This team can beat us. It’s clear. We just have to come in ready to play Game 2.” – Kobe Bryant Two of the NBA’s best closers playing at their best. Two teams battling in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It came down [...]