With the 2017-2018 NBA season past the midpoint and All-Star weekend approaching, it is time to take a look at my annual Midseason Awards. Rookie of the Year 5. Lauri Markkanen- Chicago Bulls(15.4 ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.3apg) 4. Kyle Kuzma- Los Angeles Lakers(16.5ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.0apg) 3. Donovan Mitchell- Utah Jazz(19.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.4apg) 2. Jayson Tatum- Boston… Read More 2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards: Rookie of the Year
It’s Christmas Day and once again the NBA takes center stage with five marquee matchups. Along with festive sneakers worn by the players, the Christmas team uniforms differ each year. This year the NBA has gone with the sleeved jersey being rocked by Dwight Howard below. The actual games on the docket for today should… Read More NBA Christmas Day Preview
With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 12 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes. 12. Derrick Rose, PG, Chicago Bulls 2012-2013 Stats: Missed Entire Season Career Achievements: -NBA MVP(2011) -NBA Rookie of the Year(2009)… Read More Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 12
With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 26 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes. 26. Joakim Noah, C, Chicago Bulls 2012-2013 Stats: 11.9pts, 11.1reb, 4ast, 1.2stl, 2.1blk Career Achievements: •NBA All-Star(2013) •NBA All-Defensive First… Read More Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 26
76ers 79 Bulls 78 PHI wins 4-2 The Philadelphia 76ers are heading to the second after narrowly defeated the Chicago Bulls 79-78 in game 6. Andre Iguodala drained two free throws with 2.2 seconds remaining to put Philly ahead. C.J. Watson would heave up a desperation half court shot that nearly banked in as time… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Sixers and Celtics Advance, Nuggets Force Game 7
Pacers 105 Magic 87 IND wins 4-1 The Indiana Pacers became the first team in the Eastern Conference to advance to the second round as they made easy work of the Orlando Magic in game 5. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 25 points, while Darren Collison pitched in with 19 points. Jameer Nelson led… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Staying Alive
76ers 89 Bulls 82 PHI 3-1 The number one seed in the Eastern Conference are a loss away from being eliminated by the eight seed Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls lost their third straight game of the series since they lost their superstar Derrick Rose to a torn ACL. Spencer Hawes’ 22 points and Jrue Holiday’s… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: 3-1 Advantage
(4)Celtics 87 (5)Hawks 80 Tied 1-1 No Rondo, no problem. Playing without their star point guard Rajon Rondo who was suspended for game 2, Paul Pierce carried the Celtics to a 87-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in game two. Pierce put together a massive double-double with 36 points and 14 rebounds. Kevin Garnett also… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Truth Prevails
The 2012 NBA Playoffs are here! After an exciting lockout shortened season, we have an intriguing set of first round matches. Let’s kick things off with out Eastern Conference first round predictions. Eastern Conference (1)Chicago Bulls vs (8)Philadelphia 76ers Even with Derrick Rose missing significant time in the regular season, Chicago’s defense will stifle Philly… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference First Round Predictions
A night after Derrick Rose sank a jumper at the buzzer to beat the Bucks, they were not able to carry over the momentum as Dwight Howard led the Orlando Magic to victory. Howard dominated all night, pouring in 29 points while grabbing 18 rebounds. After blowing big leads Orlando held on for a 99-94… Read More Dwight Dominates
With all the MVP talk being centered around LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose is quietly making a case to retain his crown. Rose’s latest statement came Wednesday night when he hit a buzzer beating jumper to bury to Bucks 106-104. In what was very physical and hotly contested game, Rose had the ball… Read More Rose Buries Bucks at Buzzer
Derrick Rose’s amazing 2011 has spilled into 2012 as he is set to sign a very lucrative deal with Adidas worth $250 million over 10 years. Not only was Rose the 2010-2011 NBA MVP but Rose also signed a 5-year, $94 million contract extension with his Chicago Bulls.
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