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08.20.11

NBA Lockout: It’s Time to Stop Talking About Superstars Playing in China Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles, Miami, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New Orleans, New York, New York Knicks, Opinion | Comments Off
With the NBA lockout threatening to eviscerate the 2011-2012 season, there has been speculation that numerous high-profile players might take their basketball talents overseas. Some like Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Amar'e Stoudmire and Dwayne Wade have even been linked with the globe’s most populous nation—China. Of course, any prospective plans might stop after the Chinese Basketball Association’s recent announcement that they will forbid players with existing NBA contracts from joining their league and only allow those who commit for a whole season. However, there are reports that some teams could ignore the rule and continue with plans to throw ...
03.11.11

Amare Stoudemire’s 36 Isn’t Enough for New York Knicks to Beat Dallas Mavericks Amare Stoudemire, Basketball, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Game Recap, NBA, NBA Atlantic, New York, New York Knicks, Rick Carlisle, Shawn Marion, US Cities | Comments Off
A day after being berated by head coach Rick Carlisle for being soft, the Dallas Mavericks showed their coach otherwise by toppling the streaking New York Knicks squad 127-109.With the win, Dallas improves its record to 47-18 and stay ahead of the Lakers as the second seed in the Western Conference playoff picture. New York falls to 34-30 and are within one game of being supplanted by the Philadelphia 76ers for the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.Amar’e Stoudemire had a game high 36 points to go along with seven rebounds. Eighteen of Stoudemire’s points came in the ...
11.12.10

The Works: MVP Power Rankings; Saluting Two Great PA Announcers al horford, Chris Paul, Dave Zinkoff, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, John Condon, Kobe Bryant, Lawrence Tanter, Luis Scola, Mike Walczewski, Pau Gasol, Ray Clay, Rudy Gay, What We Like | Comments Off
by Bethlehem Shoals and Tom ZillerFiled under: Hawks, Hornets, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, NBA Awards, NBA Fans, The WorksToday in The Works, Rob Peterson recognizes two of the best PA announcers in the business. But first, the MVP Power Rankings as they stand today. MVP Power Rankings, Edition No. 1 The MVP Power Rankings started in July, as Kevin Durant took an early lead based on altruistic behavior and world domination, while two-time defending winner LeBron James struggled to get past his image self-mutilation. Now Durant is struggling to re-find his range while LeBron is struggling to dig his team out of a ...
10.20.10

The Works: What Is Magic Johnson Doing?; Appreciating D’Antoni’s ‘Stache Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, JJ Barea, magic johnson, Mike D'antoni, Rodrigue Beaubois | Comments Off
by Bethlehem Shoals and Tom ZillerFiled under: Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, NBA Rumors, NBA Previews, The WorksIn The Works today: our friend Rob Peterson (@ShotDrJr) recognizes the the consistent excellence of Mike D'Antoni's mustache, and we preview the Dallas Mavericks. But first, a few options for the newly liquid Magic Johnson. Magic's Money When Magic Johnson sold his minority share of the Lakers on Monday, eyebrows were appropriately raised. Magic has long been seen as looking to have a bigger role with an NBA team, and Michael Jordan becoming the first former player to be a majority owner late last season could certainly have ...
10.04.10

The Works: Inside the Knicks; Booing Melo; Basketball’s Ryder Cup Anthony Randolph, Carmelo Anthony, Danilo Gallinari, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Mike D'antoni, Raymond Felton, Steve Nash, Wilson Chandler | Comments Off
by Bethlehem Shoals and Tom ZillerFiled under: Knicks, Nuggets, The WorksIn The Works today: George Karl judges 'Melo through the prism of Karl's own fate and we invent a Ryder Cup for Basketball. But first, we crawl inside Mike D'Antoni's mind and leave a gift (or six). The Works Season Previews: New York Knicks When Mike D'Antoni took over as coach of the Knicks, we all expected stuff. Not necessarily profound, eventful, or positive stuff, but at least ... stuff. So far, we haven't gotten much of it. However, with the 2010-11 plan having gone from "take over the world with awesome free ...
08.25.10

Amar’e or Pau? Power Ranking the NBA’s Top 10 Power Forwards Amare Stoudemire, David Lee, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, NBA, New York Knicks, Opinion, Pau Gasol, Rankings/List | Comments Off
This is the fourth edition of ranking the Top 10 players for each position. You can find the other three articles here. This article is ranking the Top 10 power forwards. As well as ones to watch out for next season and an honorable mention, because some of the rankings were to close. Ones to Watch for Next Season Andray Blatche, Washington Wizards Blatche is a terrific athlete, especially for a player that plays the power forward position. Blatche is an explosive player that has great hands and does have the ability to knock down shots. He plays and runs the floor like a guard in a forward's body, ...
07.18.10

Despite Champion Lakers, NBA Seeing Power Shift From West to East 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, Byron Scott, Carlos Boozer, chris bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Doc Rivers, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, John Hammond, LeBron James, paul pierce, Yao Ming | Comments Off
by Chris TomassonFiled under: 76ers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Heat, Jazz, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Nuggets, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Wizards, Eastern, Western, Thunder, NBA Free AgentsLAS VEGAS -- This continental divide started in 1996 when Shaquille O'Neal bolted from Orlando in the East to the Lakers in the West. It really got going when Michael Jordan retired from Chicago in the East in 1998. But those in the East are getting tired of having sand kicked in their faces. Yes, the Western Conference still has won nine of the past 12 NBA titles and 10 of the ...
07.18.10

Despite Champion Lakers, NBA Seeing Power Shift From West to East 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, Byron Scott, Carlos Boozer, chris bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Doc Rivers, Dwyane Wade, gregg popovich, Joe Johnson, John Hammond, LeBron James, paul pierce, Yao Ming | Comments Off
by Chris TomassonFiled under: 76ers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Heat, Jazz, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Nuggets, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Wizards, Eastern, Western, Thunder, NBA Free AgentsLAS VEGAS -- This continental divide started in 1996 when Shaquille O'Neal bolted from Orlando in the East to the Lakers in the West. It really got going when Michael Jordan retired from Chicago in the East in 1998. But those in the East are getting tired of having sand kicked in their faces. Yes, the Western Conference still has won nine of the past 12 NBA titles and 10 of the ...
07.03.10

Dirk Nowitzki Signs With The Mavericks Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Mark Cuban, NBA, NBC, New York Knicks | Comments Off
07.02.10

Dallas Mavericks free agent Dirk Nowitzki changes plans again, lands in Dallas Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
07.01.10

EXCLUSIVE: Mavs’ Dirk To Spend Thursday In New York With Kidd Prior To DFW Arrival Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Donnie Nelson, Jason Kidd, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
07.01.10

What The Hell Is Mavs’ Dirk Doing In New York? \’Sushi.\’ Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Donnie Nelson, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
06.30.10

Summer of LeBron (and Those Other Free Agents) Heats Up 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, Chauncey Billups, chris bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, LeBron James Free Agency, LeBron James Rumors, Mike D'antoni, Pat Williams, paul pierce, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady | Comments Off
by Chris TomassonFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Nuggets, NBA Fans, NBA Rumors, NBA Free Agents In Cleveland, it's a hairy situation. Literally. As things were beginning to get a bit desperate in the quest to hold on to local treasure LeBron James, one Cleveland radio station at the start of June began "Beards for Bron.'' Yes, WKNR-AM is having its staff members (male, that is) grow beards and asking listeners to do likewise as sign of support in the hope beard-clad James will re-sign with the Cavaliers. "Our promotions department came up with it for the city to ...
06.28.10

NBA News: LeBron James Preparing For Free Agency Dirk Nowitzki, Jason James, Jason Kidd, LeBron James, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
James already has the first week of free agency planned out. The first team that will meet with James will be the New Jersey Nets. The Nets will fly into Ohio on the first day of free agency and have a sit down with James to try to sell him on the Nets rebuilding efforts. New owner Mikhail ... — full article at sports.insidepulse.com
06.02.10

Top 5 lessons NY Knicks should have learned from NBA Playoffs Brendan Haywood, Dirk Nowitzki, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
05.31.10

Top 5 lessons NY Knicks should have learned from NBA Playoffs Brendan Haywood, Dirk Nowitzki, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks, Phil Jackson | Comments Off
05.26.10

Know the Prospect: Tim Ohlbrecht Dirk Nowitzki, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
05.25.10

ESPN: Chat with Chad Ford Chad Ford, Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, NBA, New York Knicks | Comments Off
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05.24.10

LeBron and Dirk? Chicago Bulls, chris bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, LeBron James, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks | Comments Off
05.18.10

Is Joe Johnson Worth A Max Deal? Atlanta Hawks, Dirk Nowitzki, Joe Johnson, Manu Ginobili, NBA, New York Knicks, Rashard Lewis | Comments Off

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