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Showing posts with label Basketball. Show all posts

Egyptian Basketball: Pharaohs On the Rise

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Gizaa pictured with with Kyrie Irving. 

Egyptian basketball as a whole continues to gain traction in the overall sport as more and more young talent is being cultivated and developed through various tournaments and teams. 

By: Michael Hanley

Dallas Mavericks: Help Wanted

Dirk Nowitzki earns another All-Star squad.
Does he have the help he really needs? Photo credit NBA 
by Ace Feltman 

You knew it was coming.

Last week the title indicated we weren't closing, so naturally this week we're looking for help. Makes sense, right? Of course it does.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Have draft day blunders kept them out of the playoffs?

by Mattman



The NBA Playoffs have not been kind to the Minnesota Timberwolves over the past decade.

In fact, the T-Wolves and the NBA postseason are practically not even on speaking terms at this second, and Minnesota currently holds the longest playoff drought amongst active NBA franchises as we speak.

Can you say "separation issues"?

Chicago Bulls: Silent, but Deadly (and hungry)

Chicago Bulls. Photo credit NBA 

by Mattman

Between free agency findings and signings that shook up the "power rankings" over the summer, a plethora of sustainability questions surrounding a two-time defending champ, and a new generation of influential NBA talent, there's something funky brewing out East.

NBA: Beat The Heat - Chasing The Formula

by Matt Silverston



The Miami Heat obviously have a lot to be happy about.  Three straight years of Eastern conference dominance coupled with two titles alongside two MVP trophies proves that Miami is the cream of the NBA's crop, and rightfully so, analysts and critics can't talk NBA without talking Heat basketball.

SELECTION SUNDAY SPECIAL! FIND OUT THE BRACKET BEFORE THE BRACKET

Tune in this Sunday at 3pm EST/ 2pm CST for the "Selection Sunday Special" with Taking You To School hosted by Joe Parello with SuiteSports.com. Plenty of guest appearances by the biggest college hoops writers and bloggers on the net to weigh in...

Renaldo Balkman trips out at basketball game

Former NY Knick and Denver Nugget Renaldo Balkman decided enough was enough during a Philippines Basketball game. Balkman pushes coaches, referees, and chokes a teammate. Crazy...


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Taking you to School with Joe Parello starts Sunday at 2pm CST/ 3pm EST

Joe Parello of SuiteSports.com will host Taking you to School, a college basketball show. Find out what teams are a lock to make the tournament and what teams are on the bubble.

The NBA's Age Limit No Longer Makes Sense... For the NBA

Nerlens Noel's torn ACL served as a reminder to many of the stupidity of the NBA's age limit.


By Joe Parello, SuiteSports

Kentucky freshman sensation Nerlens Noel

MAVERICKS WAIVE GUARD DEREK FISHER


DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced today they have requested waivers on guard Derek Fisher. Fisher was signed as a free agent by Dallas on Nov. 29, 2012.

Fisher (6-1, 210) averaged 8.6 points, 3.6 assists and 25.4 minutes in nine games (all starts) for Dallas this season.

The Mavericks’ roster now stands at 14 players.

© 2012 Dallas Mavericks

STATE FARM ALL-STAR SATURDAY NIGHT TO FEATURE EAST VS. WEST FORMAT FOR THE FIRST TIME



-- An All-Star from Each Conference Will Serve as All-Star
Saturday Night Captain and Lead His Team During the Event --

-- $500,000 to be Donated to Charities Selected by the Event Captains, the NBA, and State Farm --

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2012 – For the first time, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature a new format that pits the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference in a night of competition that will raise money for charity, the NBA and State Farm announced today. 

As part of the new format, points earned by each conference throughout the four All-Star Skills Competitions will determine the conference that earns the title of 2013 State Farm All-Star Saturday Night Champions.  Also, each conference will have an All-Star Saturday Night captain who will lead his team during the event.

In addition, NBA Cares and State Farm will make a joint donation of $500,000 as part of the event, with $350,000 going to the winning conference’s charities and $150,000 to the runner-up conference’s charities.  All of the charities will be selected by the conference captains, the NBA, and State Farm. The State Farm All-Star Saturday Night captains and the charities receiving donations will be selected and announced at a later date.

Lebron James talks new kicks and jerseys for Christmas Day game. Plus Lebron's advice to the Dallas Cowboys

Lebron was is good mood after their win over Dallas. He talked about the new sneakers and jerseys on tap for the Christmas day game. Lebron is an admitted Dallas Cowboy fan and gave his thoughts on their chances on making it to the playoffs and even Dez Bryant's season.

Chris Bosh talks about coming home to play in Dallas

Royce spends some time with fellow Lincoln Tiger Chris Bosh about playing in Dallas.

Mavericks 74 Raptors 95

Nets top Pistons in double overtime 107-105; Johnson hits game winner

The free agent aquistion of Joe Johnson by the Brooklyn Nets paid off last night. Johnson had 28 points total, but it was his jumper at the buzzer of a second overtime that clinched the win.

"The coaches and, like I say, my teammates have the confidence in putting the ball in my hands down the stretch, then I have to come up big for us," - Joe Johnson

FULL STORY and BOX SCORE


Dallas Mavericks lose in double overtime to Celtics 117-115


The Mavs did a great job of battling back from a 14 point deficit and stretching it out to two overtime periods, but 28 turnovers are hard to overcome.

O.J. Mayo lead the Mavericks in scoring with 24 points followed by Darren Collison with 20, but Shawn Marion had the most impressive stat line: 16pts, 11 boards, 7 assists, and 2 blocks.

Paul Pierce led all scorers with 34 points.

FULL RECAP and BOX SCORE