NBA: Russell Westbrook can’t catch a break

Russell Westbrook has knee surgery. Photo credit NBA 

by J.T.

After watching Russell Westbrook on Christmas day, I thought to myself, “The Thunder are a real threat”. Westbrook was fresh off of an effortless triple double versus the Knicks. For Thunder fans it was no reason to panic, but after news their starting point guard will be out at until after the All Star break, it gives fans some reason to worry.

NBA: One-on-One With Jae Crowder of the Dallas Mavericks

Jae Crowder entered his second year in the NBA with a focus to get better. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher 

Second-year player Jae Crowder ended last season with a plan. He wanted to work even harder to improve himself on and off the court. The result was showing up to training camp 20 pounds lighter, a better shooting stroke, and a new father.

Dallas Mavericks Lose To Spurs; Duncan "We Were Not Worried"

Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-107. Photo credit ESPN 

by +Rodney Fisher 

DALLAS-- The Dallas Mavericks could not overcome the defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs tonight losing 116-107. Danny Green made a perfect 10-out-of-10 total shots for 22 points.

NBA: Christmas Day Video Recap

LeBron James soars on Christmas Day. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher
It was another epic day in the NBA for Christmas. Aside from the new uniforms, all five games had their entertainment qualities.

Here is a video recap of all the action:

NBA: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks Beat Houston Rockets 111-104

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 111-104. Photo credit Mavs Media 

by +Rodney Fisher 

Dallas Mavericks bounce back from back-to-back losses to get a great road win over the Houston Rockets 111-104. It was vintage Dirk Nowitzki with 31 points make it an historic night.

NBA: Jordan Debuts New Charlotte Hornets Logo

by +Rodney Fisher

During halftime of the Charlotte Bobcats vs Utah Jazz game, Charlotte owner Michael Jordan unveiled the franchise's new more aggressive logo.

#BrokenNotBeaten

Kobe Bryant fractures left knee. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher 

After returning early from his Achilles injury suffered last season, Kobe Bryant suffers another setback this season. Reports out of L.A. suggest he will miss six weeks with a lateral tibial plateau fracture in his left knee.

NBA: Mavs Beat Undermanned Grizzlies 105-91

by +Rodney Fisher 

Mavs beat Grizzlies to improve to 15-10. Photo credit NBA 

It was all Dallas from opening tip. The Mavericks (15-10) dominated the Memphis Grizzlies(10-15) to win 105-91 and led by as much as 21 points.

Dirk Nowtizki returned to the starting lineup after missing Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to sickness. He showed no signs of residual effects, hitting 14 of his 20 points in the first half.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant Lead NBA All-Star Voting

by +Rodney Fisher 

LeBron James leads with Kevin Durant a close second in votes for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. Photo credit NBA 

The first ballot returns are back for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game. LeBron James leads in votes for the Eastern Conference, while Kevin Durant leads for the Western Conference.

The All-Star game will be held in New Orleans on Februray 16th and voting will end on Janurary 20th. Here is the full list from the first ballot return:

NBA: Curry Too Hot For Mavs, Warriors Win 95-93 At The Buzzer

Stephen Curry hits game winner to defeat Mavericks.

Stephen Curry hits game-winner over Dallas Mavericks. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher 

Everything seemed to be going well for the Dallas Mavericks. They had a 18-point lead on the road against one of the hottest shooting teams in the NBA in the Golden State Warriors. They held the Warriors to only 16 points in the first quarter and went into halftime up 55-44.

Dallas Mavericks: Monta Does It, Mavs beat Portland with Buzzer Beater 108-106

Monta Ellis hits buzzer-beater to defeat Portland
Trailblazers. Mavs win, Photo credit NBA 

by Rodney Fisher

As reporters wrote how Portland's Damian Lillard tied the game in the final seconds on a double-pump three pointer, Monta Ellis rose to the occasion with a 21-foot jumper to win it at the buzzer changing the story.

Andre Drummond is the NBA's Next Best Center

Put it on the record people, Andre Drummond will surpass Dwight Howard as the NBA’s best center by this time next year.

Predictions are a dime a dozen, but this is not a joke folks.

NBA: Houston Rockets Look To Ride Five Game Win Streak

Kevin McHale and Dwight Howard ride five game
 win streak. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher 

courtesy of Blitz Weekly

It has been one incredible week of basketball for the Houston Rockets. They go a perfect 5-0 and have now won eight of the last nine games.

The Rockets five game win streak is their longest so far this season. They continue to lead the NBA in points per game, and Dwight Howard is only their third best scorer behind

NBA: Heat Need To Stay Hot

by +Rodney Fisher 

LeBron James and the Miami Heat need the top seed in the
playoffs. Photo credit NBA 

We are not even a third of the way through the NBA season and I'm already bashing the Heat. At least most of our loyal readers with think so. With a 9-3 record, the Miami Heat should have seemingly nothing to be concerned about. The will make the playoffs and have a chance to three-peat as champions, LeBron James will be a strong MVP candidate once again, and the new bench pieces are fitting in okay. 

Hindsight, however, is 20-20 as they say. The Heat took possessive control of the Eastern Conference last year to solidify the #1 seed when the playoffs rolled around. The closest competition, New York Knicks, were 12 games behind them. The truth is 9-3 is only good for second place currently, and the team is first does not want to give up their spot or lose home court advantage.

NBA: 1-on-1 with Spencer Hawes of the Philadelphia 76ers

by +Rodney Fisher 

Spencer Hawes is averaging a double-double for the first time
in his career. Photo credit NBA 

If you don't know who Spencer Hawes is, then it is time to get familiar  He is a six year NBA veteran, over seven feet tall, and averages a double-double this season. After a rocky start to his pro career, he has become a weapon for the Philadelphia 76ers and a big reason they have been able to win some big games early in the season.

NBA: Omer Asik A Dallas Maverick?

Trade rumors for Omer Asik. Photo credit NBA 

by +Rodney Fisher 

We are all expecting to hear that a trade has been completed by the Houston Rockets and an unnamed team to send Omer Asik, but talk is only speculation at this point. Asik has been rumored to request a trade ever since Dwight Howard was signed to play center. An interesting exchange between Asik and Dallas Mavericks fans last night could be foreshadowing of things to come.

Inside The Locker Room: Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers

by +Rodney Fisher 

Watch two new episodes of Inside the Locker Room featuring the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. Interviews include Bradley Beal, Evan Turner, Randy Whitman, Brett Brown, and Marcin Gortat...

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NBA: Chris Paul on the receiving end of a Tony Allen kick

Tony Allen gives Chris Paul a kick. Photo credit NBA 

by J.T.

I saw this information on BSO, salute to them.

Chris Paul got hit with a Jackie Chan kick by Tony Allen. The kick/foul led to Allen getting ejected during Monday nights game.

Allen is known to be an aggressive defender but the Chan kick took it to new heights.

The NBA also suspended Allen for one game.

NBA: So Crazy It Just Might Kobe

What the 2013-14 NBA Season Means To Kobe Bryant's legacy

by Ace Feltman

Although Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and a bunch of Twitter users may object, the Los Angeles Lakers are not a title contender. They are not a threat and they aren’t going to make any noise this year, other than that “dun dun dun dun, dun dun dun dun” after a made basket. They still get some of those, Laker Nation!

Dallas Mavericks: Chance to Build With Three Home Games

by +Rodney Fisher 

Mavs have three home games in a row. Photo credit ESPN 

After getting only their second win on the road this season against the Orlando Magic, the Mavericks return home with the chance to create some separation between the win and loss column.