It’s no longer just official, it’s official like Dick Bavetta with a whistle. Yes, after only a month and a half of missed games turned into an eternity for NBA diehards across the globe, David Stern has lifted the curtain off the 66-game schedule for this year’s shortened season. Read the rest of this entry »

One day someone will make some inspirational documentary or 30 for 30 special about the six months in which the streets took back basketball. Kevin Durant became legendary. John Wall cemented his legacy no matter if he ends up an NBA All-Star or a draft bust. And LeBron somehow still got criticized at every turn. Read the rest of this entry »

For all practical purposes, we will no longer be doing “NBA Lockout Reports.” It is with no regret that we inform you that the players and owners have reached a “tentative” agreement, after a Friday meeting crossed over into the waning hours of early Saturday morning. Read the rest of this entry »

LBS:

“A CNBC report that was published on Monday detailed some of the struggles that small businesses have faced because of the cancellation of NBA games. Perhaps the most interesting of the bunch is a New York escort service. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington Post:

“President Obama hasn’t hid his desire for the NBA lockout to end, but he is taking advantage of the league’s work stoppage by luring some of the game’s top stars to participate in a fundraising game on Dec. 12 in the District.

“Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin and Wizards guard John Wall are among the players who have committed to play, according to the Obama campaign Web site. Tickets for the first “Obama Classic” start at $100 and courtside seats can be purchased for $5,000.

“Proceeds from the game will go to the Obama Victory Fund to support the president’s 2012 reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee. Obama campaign spokesman Ben LaBolt said both the venue and Obama’s participation in the event have yet to be determined.”

Read the full article at the Washington Post.

What’s better than NBA players trying to pursue rap careers? Well, a lot of things but one in particular is seeing them lend their celebrity to help others come-up in their respective hustle. This week’s beneficiaries just so happens to be the talented trio of Pac Div and they’re all putting on for titanium powerhouse, Phiten in a new musical ad. Read the rest of this entry »

Whooo Lawd, it’s been awhile since I said anything about Tinsley’s golden child, LeBron James. Anyway, the above flick’s pretty self-explanatory. James takes part in a basketball outreach program in the UK and gets challenged to take three jumpers. After two clangers, one of Horace Grant’s long lost sons sticks out his chest and D’s up LBJ. It ain’t hard to tell what happens afterwards given NorBel’s track record. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember when I said about a month ago we hit rock bottom with the NBA lockout? I lied. As of yesterday, we really hit rock bottom. Of course, there still remains a glimmer of hope God himself will hand deliver a miracle. But there’s also a chance Jerry Sandusky opens a daycare, too. Read the rest of this entry »

David Stern hasn’t confirmed it publicly, but every every NBA fan’s nightmare appears to be fully realized. There will be no 2011-2012 NBA season. The nasty back-and-forth between the NBAPA and the league’s owners hit a new low today as the union will promptly begin disbanding, per ESPN. Read the rest of this entry »

Delonte West is a leader, not a follower. It’s the exact reason why he picked up a “real job” during the lockout. So while David Stern attempted to win public support with a live Twitter Q&A session last night, Delonte took to his account to provide an introspective look at what goes through the mind of one of the league’s more controversial players. Read the rest of this entry »

Nothing to see here folks. Just another reee-tarded dunk by LeBron James in another one of the prevalent celeb games that are happening during the lockout. More specifically, the clip comes Rudy Gay’s All-Star Game benefiting the Flight 22 Foundation. As long as #BasketballNeverStops, the highlights will always continue. Read the rest of this entry »

Another day, another non-dollar for NBA players. David Stern could give a damn so they’re off to engage into more silliness on their own accord. Read the rest of this entry »

I swear, just when I think I’m out, the NBA reels me back in. Y’all may have noticed that my Lockout updates have been a bit less frequent over the past few weeks. That’s been by design. I’ve been trying to take things as they come, instead of getting invested in every single twist-and-turn of this ridiculous process. Read the rest of this entry »

NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki stands on the mound, moments before throwing the ceremonial first pitch for Game 3 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals. Read the rest of this entry »

The evening of October 20, 2011, will forever be known as one of the darker days the pro basketball has experienced in the past 20 years. Something felt different about these recent talks. As much as any fan tried not to, optimism was raised. There was no way the league would stand in their own way of not continuing on the run of popularity the past few seasons have helped spawn. There was faith. There was a sliver of hope off in the distance. Read the rest of this entry »