Clarence Weatherspoon Has Raised Some Talented Sons

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by Russ_Cohen - December 10, 2018December 10, 20180

Former 76ers forward Clarence Weatherspoon has three sons all playing basketball. Two of them Nick and Quinndary play for Mississippi State. The third, Brandon, is a high school senior, and he plays as well for Canton, Mississippi. Clarence is a coach for Southern Miss. Both of his sons who played over

Interview with Charlotte Hornets rookie Devonte Graham

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by Russ_Cohen - November 27, 20180

Hear what Devonte Graham thinks about the Charlotte Hornets and owner, Michael Jordan.

2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Basketball Fans – WalletHub Study

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by Sportsologist - May 29, 20180

With the NBA Finals kicking off on May 31 and the league allowing teams to sell ad space on uniforms as of 2017, estimated to generate $100 million to $150 million in yearly revenue, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst Cities for Basketball Fans.To

Bud Light Celebrates NBA Champs & Season of Friendships

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by Sportsologist - June 13, 2017June 13, 20170

As the Golden State Warriors raise the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy tonight and put a bookmark on the 2016-17 NBA season, Bud Light – the official beer of the NBA – is in-turn raising a beer to all the the dunks, steals, blocks and most of all, friendships formed over

NBA TEAM NICKNAMES, A SHORT HISTORY

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by Russ_Cohen - March 23, 20170

With the end of the National Basketball Association season fast approaching and the endless play-off season on the horizon, how some of the teams got their names is always a fascinating topic. Read on and learn more. Back in the day, as some are apt to say, I was interviewing and

Bill Russell One of Three Recipients of Muhammad Ali Legacy Award

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by Russ_Cohen - December 1, 20160

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bill Russell, who led the University of San Francisco (USF) to back-to-back NCAA Championships in 1955 and ’56 and won 11 NBA Championships in his 13-year professional career with the Boston Celtics, has been selected as one of three recipients for the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy

The Nets Should Send Whitehead to the D-League

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by Leslie Monteiro - November 5, 2016November 5, 20160

Isaiah Whitehead made his first career NBA start last night for the Nets. It had nothing to do with how he played. He started only because Jeremy Lin and Greivis Vasquez were out with injuries. Not surprisingly, Whitehead was terrible in making the most of his first start. He finished the

The Nets Are Moving In The Right Direction

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by Leslie Monteiro - October 29, 2016October 31, 20160

There was no blather from the Nets about being a championship team. There was no nonsensical talk about the Nets taking over New York. The Nets ended the practice of trashing the Knicks. That’s what four disappointing years can do to this Brooklyn franchise. That’s what harsh reality does to the

The Knicks Are Selling Hope

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by Leslie Monteiro - October 27, 2016October 27, 20160

The Knicks are selling hope for this season with a new head coach and a new point guard. They spent money building around Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis by signing Joakim Noah and Courtney Lee. If nothing else, the Knicks have a competent starting five, which they couldn’t

Kevin Durant and Sparkling Ice Team Up to Unveil Seattle Basketball Court Renovation

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by Russ_Cohen - September 24, 2016September 29, 20160

Preston, WA (September 23, 2016) – Sparkling Ice®, part of the Talking Rain® Beverage Company portfolio, is proud to support its continued partnership with NBA MVP, Kevin Durant by unveiling a basketball court renovation in Sparkling Ice’s hometown of Seattle, WA on Friday, September 23rd at Powell Barnett Park. This