Staying In Sacramento: Right Decision The Sacramento Kings will reside in Sacramento for another basketball season to give mayor Kevin Johnson an opportunity to fulfill his promise of a new arena. The Kings had been contemplating a switch to Anaheim following many rejected attempts to construct a new playing place in Sacramento, but in the [...]
Archive for May, 2011
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Game 1: Sizzling Heat Led By Wade Catch Fire; Burn Celtics 99-90
LeBron Played An Intense, Game-High 40 Minutes “Every game is going to go like this, we look forward to the challenge.” – Dwayne Wade After his best performance as a member of the Miami Heat, I wonder if James Jones has replaced Chris Bosh as the third wheel of the “Big 3″. With the showing [...]
Haslem Steadily Progressing; Will He Make An Impact For Heat?
Could Haslem Give LeBron A Helping Hand? The “heart and soul” of the Heat is working extra hard to get back on the floor. Despite all his efforts, he still isn’t ready. “There was some thought about him,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Haslem. “It was one of the more difficult decisions I’ve had [...]
Shaq Moving Closer To Return; Eyeing Game 3 Appearance?
Is Shaq Still An Important Piece To Celtics Championship Puzzle? Celtics coach Doc Rivers is usually a straight-shooter – well, most of the time. When it comes to Shaq returning, Doc says he’s shooting for Game 2; surely Game 3. In, and then out, then back in? Who knows. “He’s getting very close,” Rivers said. [...]
Does C.J. Watson Have “Inside Stuff” On MVP Award?
Rose Can Already “Taste” The MVP Award “NBA Inside Stuff” with Ahmad Rashad or C.J. Watson? On Saturday, Derrick Rose was questioned whether or not he had been leaked the “inside stuff” informing him if he’s won the NBA MVP: “No, not yet.” The MVP front runner’s statement came a day following a congratulatory tweet [...]
Sources: Bulls Thibodeau Earns NBA Coach Of The Year Honors; MVP Award To Be Revealed Tuesday
May 1st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in NBA Awards, NBA Coach Of The Year, NBA Coaches, NBA MVP Award, NBA News, NBA Rumors “Coach Thibs” Will Bring Home The Hardware Tom Thibodeau will be named the NBA Coach of the Year Sunday afternoon, according to various sources near the scene. The rookie head coach navigated the Bulls to an impressive 62-20 regular season record and top seed in the East. Thibodeau, 53, relieved Vinny Del Negro last June [...]
Game 1 Breakdown: Inside Analysis On Sunday’s Semis
D-Wade, Heat Protected Their House In Game 1 As the calendar flips to May, the NBA Playoffs roll on into the second round, as only eight teams are left in the hunt. The first round saw two upsets: the #5 Hawks avenged last year’s sweep at the hands of the #4 Magic in the Eastern [...]