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Showing posts with label Rodney Fisher. Show all posts

2015 NBA Dunk Contestants Released to Mixed Reviews

Oladipo, Plumlee, LaVine, and Antetokounmpo will be competing in the 2015
Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Photo credit: NBA 

The NBA has officially announced the contestants for the 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk contest. Although many are please with the return of the old judging format, the lack of superstar names should be nothing new...right?

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA All-Star Starters Announced, Steph Curry Leader in Votes

Steph Curry leads all vote-getters for 2015 NBA All-Star game.
Photo credit: NBA.com

The 2015 NBA All-Star starters will feature one big historic first and one surprising outcome. We will see the first ever sibling rivalry and the emergence of a new lead vote-getter.

by +Rodney Fisher

No Longer Dirk's Mavs

Rajon Rondo, Monta Ellis, and Chandler Parsons power the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas-- After watching Dirk Nowitzki carry the Dallas Mavericks for 16 years, it is now time for us to face the reality. The team no longer goes as Dirk goes. They have a new younger identity.

by +Rodney Fisher

Can OKC Thunder Make the Playoffs?

Russell Westbrook returns for the OKC Thunder. Photo credit: NBA 
With 65 games remaining, a 5-12 record, and the return of one of their two injured superstars, can the OKC Thunder make the NBA Playoffs.

Indiana Pacers Frank Vogel Talks Road Win Over Dallas Mavericks, 111-100

Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel coaches
team to upset win over Dallas Mavericks.

The Indiana Pacers, missing several starters, find a way to beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road, 111-100. Local player Donald Sloan of the Pacers scores a game-high 29 points. Head coach Frank Vogel tells us how they were able to get the upset.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA: Dwight Howard Facing Child Abuse Allegations

Dwight Howard under investigation in Georgia after Florida dismissed case.
Photo credit: NBA 
After Florida authorities dismissed claims of child abuse involving Houston Rockets star Dwight Howard, new information has caused authorities in Georgia to re-open the case.
by +Rodney Fisher

NBA Lockout in 2017 Will Happen

Will we see another NBA lockout in 2017? 

This past week, both NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBAPA director Michele Roberts have began to draw deep lines in the sand with very contrasting views on the business of basketball. We take a look at why a lockout is squarely on the horizon.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA NiteCap Blog: A Night of History

Dirk Nowitzki rises to #9 on the NBA All-Time scoring list. Photo credit: NBA 

Tuesday is normally just another night in the NBA, but last night we witnessed four NBA all-time milestones. Some good and some infamous...

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NBA Power Rankings Week 2

Memphis Grizzlies keep rolling. Photo credit: USA Today

Let the movement begin! In Week 2's addition of the NBA Power Rankings, some teams rise while others fall out of the Top Ten.

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NBA: Tale of Two Teams

Luol Deng and Chandler Parsons both hope the be the missing pieces for their
new teams to win another championship. Photo credit: NBA 

An inside look at the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat. Two teams with a similar past, present, and future...

by +Rodney Fisher

NFL: Adrian Peterson's Options Include Dallas and Others

Adrian Peterson ready to move on after plea deal with no jail time. Photo credit: AP

Adrian Peterson plead no-contest to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault. Now that he will not face any jail time, his return to the NFL will be an interesting journey as teams line-up to get him.

by +Rodney Fisher

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Attacked in China, Knife Wound

Brittney Griner suffers knife cut from attacker
 in China. Photo credit: Asian Basketball

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and her teammates were attacked today in China on their way to play a game. A unnamed assailant wielding a knife chased Griner and teammates on their bus swinging wildly and screaming.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA Power Rankings Week 1

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are dominating offensively. Photo credit: ESPN

It is time to release the first NBA Power Rankings for the 2014-15 NBA Season. There are quite a few surprises in the Top Ten after one week of basketball. Let the debate begin...

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NBA Nitecap Blog: 20 Racks

Carmelo Anthony surpasses 20,000 points. Photo credit: NY Post

Another night in the NBA brings another Nitecap Blog. Tonight we get a late Halloween visit from the Boogieman, the 20 racks, and a marathon.

by +Rodney Fisher

NBA Nitecap Blog: Guess Who Is Leading the League?

Remember me? I'm Chris Bosh and we are tied for first place. Photo credit: NBA

For tonight's edition of the NBA Nitecap Blog, we take a look at some not-so-obvious statistics and other obvious ones.

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NBA Nitecap Blog: The Nerve of New York

Spike Lee tells the Cavs fans what to do. Photo Credit: Clevelander

Another big night in the NBA and another late night of writing...But hey, it could be worse.

by +Rodney Fisher

All-NBA Podcast: Special Guest Zach Randolph of the Memphis Grizzlies

Zach Randolph joins the All-NBA Podcast. Photo credit: NBA 

Power forward Zach Randolph joins host Rodney Fisher for the All-NBA podcast. They also discuss the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Kobe Bryant, and Derrick Rose on the roundtable.

NBA Nitecap Blog: Night of Rivals

Kobe Bryant doesn't like being elbowed by Dwight Howard. Photo credit: NY Daily News

For my first installment of NBA Nitecap, a daily blog about the NBA, we begin exactly where we left off...San Antonio, Texas.

by +Rodney Fisher