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

Lin Seeks Redemption and Normalcy

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by Leslie Monteiro - July 21, 2016July 22, 20160

There was no fanfare in Jeremy Lin’s official return to New York yesterday. There was no media throng, either. That’s the way it goes when a player plays for the Nets. It’s night and day compared to playing for the Knicks. It shows the Nets are irrelevant in the city’s conscience. For

LeBron James celebrated his NBA Championship at Marquee Monday

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by Russ_Cohen - July 20, 2016July 20, 20160

LeBron James celebrated his NBA championship Monday night at Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cleveland Cavalier began his night at Beauty & Essex in the restaurant's private dining room, The Jewelry Box, where he had dinner with a group of friends. After dinner, LeBron and his

Shame on Durant For Taking Easy Way Out

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by Leslie Monteiro - July 7, 2016July 7, 20161

Being a free agent means having the freedom to pick whatever job he or she wants if so many suitors seek his or her service. That’s the perks of being great at what he or she does. Pro athletes have that luxury if they are great at what they do. It’s

Latest NBA Odds For the 2016-17 Season

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by Russ_Cohen - July 5, 2016July 5, 20160

The NBA has been making headlines lately. The biggest shockwave sent through the association occurred when Kevin Durant decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder and their fans behind. He didn’t sign a long-term deal he signed the deal of a mercenary. A two-year, $54.3