American Basketball

Joakim Noah Suffers the Wrath from a Fan

@NBARUMORS — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:39:38 +0000

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The Time Jalen Rose Dunked on Michael Jordan

@NBARUMORS — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:49 +0000

Grantland takes us back to the younger years through the latest installment of their “Story Time with Jalen Rose” series.

In this episode, Rose recounts his experience playing against a Wizards-era Michael Jordan. Watching Jordan play during his championship run with the Bulls, Rose found himself surprisingly confident when playing against Jordan in a different context. With an already notorious penchant for expressive commentary, Rose succeeded in his quest to challenge Jordan, but ultimately, committed some ‘personal fouls’ in the process. Enjoy the humorous video above.

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Will North Korea ‘Do a Solid’ for Dennis Rodman?

@NBARUMORS — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:40:39 +0000

There is one approach that has not yet been tried with North Korea. Where sanctions, shows of strength and pressure from Beijing have failed to cut much ice with the regime, Dennis Rodman, the maverick basketball player turned maverick diplomat, is going another route. "I'm calling on the Supreme Leader of North Korea, or as I call him 'Kim', to do me a solid and cut Kenneth Bae loose," he tweeted.

George Karl Named 2013 NBA Coach of The Year

@NBARUMORS — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:26:12 +0000

George Karl

George Karl led the Denver Nuggets to their best season in team history, earning him coach of the year honors on Wednesday.

He received 62 first-place votes, followed by Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat with 24 votes from a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. New York’s Mike Woodson finished third and San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, who won the award last season, was fourth.

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Iman Shumpert’s BIG one-handed putback dunk!

@NBARUMORS — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:12:10 +0000

Check out Iman Shumpert’s monster slam as he flies down the lane & throws down the ferocious one-handed jam in Game 2 against the Pacers!

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Blake Griffin Expected to Join Jordan Brand

@NBARUMORS — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:32:47 +0000

Following the departure of Dwayne Wade for Li-Ning, Jordan Brand is expected to formally announce Blake Griffin as a Jumpman squad member.

Blake Griffin

Griffin, who signed with Nike during his rookie season in 2009-10, was wearing a royal blue version of the Jordan Brand Super Fly sneakers during the Clippers’ season opener at home on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Gilbert Arenas to Sign with Chinese Team

@NBARUMORS — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:36:28 +0000

Gilbert Arenas

Gilbert Arenas is on his way to join Tracy McGrady in China, according to sources close to the former All-Star.

Sources on Monday confirmed a Yahoo! Sports report that Arenas is on the verge of signing a one-year deal with the Guangdong Southern Tigers. Earlier this month, after a similar struggle to secure a guaranteed contract in the NBA, McGrady agreed to join the Qingdao Eagles.

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Leandro Barbosa Signs with Boston Celtics

@NBARUMORS — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:32:18 +0000

Leandro Barbosa

The Boston Celtics added another versatile piece to their backcourt personnel Wednesday by signing veteran combo guard Leandro Barbosa, according to a league source.

Barbosa will come to Boston on a veteran minimum contract. The Celtics have 17 players on their roster, including two camp invitees.

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NBA Announces Flopping Fine System

@NBARUMORS — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:00:01 +0000

Vlade Divac

The NBA has announced a new policy for flopping. The league defines flopping as “any physical act that appears to have been intended to cause the referees to call a foul on another player.”

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Dwyane Wade Drops Jordan for Li-Ning

@NBARUMORS — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:41:58 +0000

Dwyane Wade has departed from Jordan Brand for Li-Ning according to a source familiar with the situation, as well as Li-Ning sponsored basketball player Evan Turner, who tweeted a message welcoming D Wade to the brand.

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