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Kevin Durant Latest Nba Star To Try The Unfortunate Capris Look
Published: Tuesday June 18th 7PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ar-to-try-the-unfortunate-capris-look
Description: Fashion in the NBA has gone from an arms race to become the league's biggest hipster a season ago, to being a race between certain players doing everything possible to blur gender-related notions when it comes to clothing. This time, it's Kevin Durant's turn.After Dwyane Wade spent some time during the Eastern Conference Semifinals wearing some very confident capri pants, it seems that Durant got a bit jealous.What other way is there to show off your calves when there's a bit of a chill going on... read more »
Miami Heat Vs. San Antonio Spurs: Ray Allen Will Be Difference-maker In Game 6
Published: Tuesday June 18th 7PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...en-will-be-difference-maker-in-game-6
Description: The normally reserved Ray Allen’s reaction to Danny Green breaking his NBA Finals record of made three-pointers is a subtle sign that the sharpshooting guard has had enough of someone stealing his thunder.When the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs take to the court in Game 6, expect the future Hall of Famer to make some noise.Not that it ever wasn’t there. Allen has quietly seen his minutes increase during these finals and with it, his production.Against the Spurs, Allen is sinki... read more »
Will Kevin Garnett Spurn Rebuilding Boston Celtics, Retire Before Next Season
Published: Tuesday June 18th 7PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ton-celtics-retire-before-next-season
Description: Kevin Garnett tried to flee the Boston Celtics to no avail, so he now has a decision to make. Does he endure the next year or two of an extensive rebuild or walk away from the NBA entirely Once Baxter Holmes of The Boston Globe reported that trades talks between the Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers were dead, Garnett was instantly and finally thrust head-first into the transactional mayhem that was being waged from coast-to-coast.Never mind believing that Garnett was innocent in all this. He's g... read more »
Nba Rumors: Complete Survey Of Hottest Draft Buzz
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...complete-survey-of-hottest-draft-buzz
Description: With the 2013 NBA draft just over one week away, the basketball community is left wondering what could be. From the uncertainty surrounding the first overall draft choice to the unpredictable nature of the post-lottery selections, we're hearing it all.Fortunately for you, we're here to collect all of the hottest draft buzz.The rumor mill has been running rampant with reports and speculation, as every team has decisions to weigh. That ranges all the way from the first overall draft choice to No. ... read more »
Offseason Moves Chicago Bulls Must Consider To Revamp Attack
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-bulls-must-consider-to-revamp-attack
Description: For two years, the Chicago Bulls led the league in wins and were on the precipice of contending for a title. Then, last year, they fell to fifth in the East. What do they need to revamp their attack and get back to contender status They are coming off of a season that was both encouraging and discouraging at the same time. It was encouraging in the sense that the Bulls overachieved in spite of a plethora of injuries. It was discouraging in the sense that they had so many injuries to overcome.Inj... read more »
Nba Trade Rumors: Breaking Down Buzzworthy Draft-day Rumors
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...king-down-buzzworthy-draft-day-rumors
Description: Not every team is fully focused on making their respective selections off the draft board in the upcoming 2013 NBA draft, as there's been plenty of buzz about draft-day trades that could shape up the entire process.There are many more questions than answers at this point leading up to the June 27 affair, but rumors have surfaced across the Association, and we're sure to see the draft order shaken up as the event progresses through its two rounds.Let's break down the biggest draft-day rumors that... read more »
Where Lebron James Ranks All-time With And Without 2nd Nba Title
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...l-time-with-and-without-2nd-nba-title
Description: Within the next 24 hours, we're going to find out what type of narratives are going to come into play over the next season for LeBron James.If the Miami Heat lose: Is the 'Big Three' a complete and utter failure Is LeBron going back to Cleveland Is the career of Dwyane Wade over Is Chris Bosh getting traded Was the first championship just a fluke LeBron James is not the world-defying, capable-of-jumping-over-buildings-in-a-single-bound champion.But if he wins, what a resounding success the 'Big ... read more »
Spurs Vs. Heat Game 6: Keys To San Antonio Closing Out Series
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...eys-to-san-antonio-closing-out-series
Description: The Spurs have two chances to close out the 2013 NBA Finals to earn the fifth title of the Gregg Popovich-Tim Duncan era. However, they shouldn't be content to let this series advance to a Game 7. Even a team as talented and experienced as the Spurs doesn't want to play a Game 7 on the road against a team as talented as the Heat. To avoid having to keep their talents in South Beach for another game, here is what San Antonio must do in Game 6. Manu Must Maintain Hot HandG... read more »
Clippers Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Must Get Better Return In Eric Bledsoe Trade
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...t-better-return-in-eric-bledsoe-trade
Description: Eric Bledsoe is an extremely talented young player, and the Los Angeles Clippers have to make sure they are not giving him up for nothing.In three years in the NBA, the point guard has shown plenty of potential. Last season, he averaged 8.5 points, 3.1 assists and three rebounds per game. Unsurprisingly, he is much better when he starts.When Chris Paul was out this year and Bledsoe was able to start at point guard, he averaged 14.2 points, 5.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He also made ... read more »
Heat Vs. Spurs: San Antonio Will Finish Off Miami In Game 6 Of Nba Finals
Published: Tuesday June 18th 6PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ish-off-miami-in-game-6-of-nba-finals
Description: The San Antonio Spurs are poised to win a fifth NBA title heading into Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals with a 3-2 lead over the Miami Heat. This series won't be heading to Game 7, as the Spurs will crush Miami's dream of repeating as champions on Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.After the game, there will be two narratives playing out:Where does San Antonio rank amongst the all-time dynasties in NBA history with five titles since Tim Duncan arrived How will Miami retool this offseason ... read more »
2013 Nba Finals: Why Game 6 Won't Define Lebron James' Legacy
Published: Tuesday June 18th 4PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ame-6-wont-define-lebron-james-legacy
Description: Every June, LeBron James and the word "legacy" are bonded tighter than someone licking an Alaskan pole after flunking the cinnamon challenge. Nearly three years ago, The Decision baited middle-aged men into a TV trance—hands locked, jaws dropped and eyes superglued to flat screens like giddy cheerleaders watching The Bachelor finale. Ten minutes before the announcement, James was an athletic demigod moonlighting as a franchise savior. After he uttered, "I'm going t... read more »
What Can Myck Kabongo Bring To His Nba Team
Published: Tuesday June 18th 4PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...an-myck-kabongo-bring-to-his-nba-team
Description: MyckKabongo compiled 14.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game as a sophomore at the University of Texas. Bleacher Report had the opportunity to interview the top draft prospects at the 2013 combine. These players will be joining the NBA this upcoming season, so these profiles can show NBA fans the personality and character of the incoming rookies. These profiles show not only what type of player they are on the court, but also what type of person they are off the court.&... read more »
Shaquille O'neal And Kobe Bryant Have Incredible Statues In China
Published: Tuesday June 18th 4PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...yant-have-incredible-statues-in-china
Description: Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's reach extends farther than yours.NBA superstars are known to have a fanbase that spans across the globe, but Shaq and Kobe are officially pushing the limits of international stardom. Both apparently have monstrous statues that tower over everyone in China.Here's a look at the Black Mamba's iconic sculpture, which appears to stand outside of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts' Sculpture Museum, h/t Lakers Nation:Whomever created this demonstrative work of a... read more »
Why Danny Green Can Keep Up This Torrid Shooting Pace
Published: Tuesday June 18th 3PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...can-keep-up-this-torrid-shooting-pace
Description: One of the more compelling stories in the 2013 NBA Finals is Danny Green having the series of his life.Green, who came in as a role player, is currently the leading scorer in the series and recently broke the Finals' record for three-point field goals made with 25 per Basketball Reference , which surpassed Ray Allen's 22 in 2008.After five straight games of spectacular shooting displays, Green has yet to show any signs of slowing down. He finished Game 5 with 24 points, going 6-for-10 from beyon... read more »
How Doc Rivers' Exit From Celtics Would Define Boston's Future
Published: Tuesday June 18th 3PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...m-celtics-would-define-bostons-future
Description: We've almost officially reached the point of no return for Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics.After the mega-trade between the C's and the Los Angeles Clippers failed to come to fruition, Rivers is technically still a member of the Boston organization, but it sure doesn't feel like it. How can he realistically be expected to just step back onto the sidelines of TD Garden and pretend like nothing happened According to Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, general manager Danny Ainge reached out to the... read more »
Biggest Threats To Miami Heat Remaining Nba's Most Dominant Team
Published: Tuesday June 18th 3PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...eat-remaining-nbas-most-dominant-team
Description: The Miami Heat are the unquestioned best paper team in the NBA, regardless of what happens in the 2013 Finals. With that being said, the Heat have shown signs of being human and that has some questioning how long they can remain on top.The question is, which team could surpass them as the most dominant in the NBA There are countless contenders that truly aren't legitimate, as their intrigue outweighs their production. There are other teams that may not have the look of a dominant squad, but they... read more »
2013 Nba Finals Win Would Solidify Tim Duncan As Best Power Forward Of All Time
Published: Tuesday June 18th 3PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...can-as-best-power-forward-of-all-time
Description: Tim Duncan is already the greatest power forward in NBA history, but a little extra cushioning never hurt anybody.As The Big Fundamental attempts to win his fifth championship with the San Antonio Spurs, his historical standing is inching closer and closer to indisputable.To be clear, there already exists a widespread belief that Duncan is undeniably the best power forward to have ever played the game, which I agree with. There hasn't been anyone better than Duncan at his position. Call him... read more »
Cleveland Cavaliers Would Be Foolish To Select Alex Len No. 1 Overall
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...olish-to-select-alex-len-no-1-overall
Description: There have been rumblings that Alex Len, the star center out of Maryland, could end up going to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the top pick in the 2013 NBA draft, which would be downright foolish of the up-and-coming franchise. With the draft just over a week away, the Cavs still haven’t tipped their hand in regards to their plans for the No. 1 overall selection, but they have expressed interest in Len by extending an offer for him to come visit.According to ESPN’s Andy Katz, the Te... read more »
Nba Finals 2013: Under-the-radar Players Who Will Take Over Game 6
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...dar-players-who-will-take-over-game-6
Description: The San Antonio Spurs are one win away from beating the Miami Heat and taking the NBA Finals.The blowout and unsung hero have characterized this series. Danny Green and Gary Neal have emerged as the stars of the NBA Finals and are the reasons the Spurs have the Heat on the ropes.With Game 6 scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, let's take a look at some under-the-radar players who will take over the game.Spurs Tiago Splitter To this point in the series, Splitter is known for getting his ... read more »
Will Clippers' Failure To Go All In On Rivers, Kevin Garnett Cost La Chris Paul
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...vers-kevin-garnett-cost-la-chris-paul
Description: The Los Angeles Clippers, much to the surprise of absolutely no one, don't like spending money when they don't have to. That's what we learned, or rather re-affirmed, when Donald Sterling and Co. backed out of a potential deal with the Boston Celtics after balking at the cost. It's a bit of backtracking that will ultimately cost the franchise Chris Paul. And when CP3 goes, so too does any hope of winning a championship in the near future. The potential deal on the table centered around... read more »
Spurs Vs. Heat Game 6: What Miami Must Do To Stave Off Nba Finals Elimination
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...o-to-stave-off-nba-finals-elimination
Description: The defending NBA champion Miami Heat are on the brink of elimination against the San Antonio Spurs as Game 6 looms on Tuesday evening in the friendly confines of AmericanAirlines Arena.Although the Heat have the luxury of possibly closing out the series at home, it's going to take a massive effort to bounce back from Game 5's 114-104 loss in which Miami's defense was a sieve.It was nothing even close in resemblance to the rousing display the Heat had put on in the previous contest, when they lo... read more »
Is Tony Mitchell The Next Shawn Marion
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-tony-mitchell-the-next-shawn-marrion
Description: While interviewing the top draft prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine, Bleacher Report asked each one which NBA player he would compare himself to.Afterward, we caught up with former Memphis Grizzlies scout, Tony Jr., to find out his pro player comparison for each prospect and what kind of impact these players will make in the NBA.Watch now to see which NBA player thinks Tony Mitchell is most like and what he thinks about his future in the NBA.Which player do you think Mit... read more »
Blake Griffin Is Too Valuable For Los Angeles Clippers To Trade Away
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...or-los-angeles-clippers-to-trade-away
Description: Despite a report from ESPN’s NBA insider Marc Stein that claims a deal is possible, the Los Angeles Clippers would be foolish to trade All-Star power forward Blake Griffin, even if it meant getting Dwight Howard in return.The Clippers reportedly had been involved in mega-trade talks with the Boston Celtics about acquiring Kevin Garnett and head coach Doc Rivers, according to a separate report from Stein.However, with those talks failing to go anywhere, according to Baxter Holmes of the Bos... read more »
Lebron James' Legacy: Can It Recover From Another Nba Finals Defeat
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ecover-from-another-nba-finals-defeat
Description: LeBron James' legacy can only withstand so many blows.Seven years with the Cleveland Cavaliers left him ring-less, one nationally broadcast decision in 2010 left him hated and a second NBA Finals loss in 2011 to the Dallas Mavericks pushed him to the brink of failure.Beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012 to secure his first-ever championship with the Miami Heat shielded him from further criticism, but only for the time being.One title in four tries wouldn't be enough to put him on the same c... read more »
Is Isaiah Canaan The Next Nate Robinson
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-isaiah-canaan-the-next-nate-robinson
Description: While interviewing the top draft prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine, Bleacher Report asked each prospect which NBA player he would compare himself to.Afterward, we caught up with former Memphis Grizzlies scout Tony Jr. to find out his pro player comparison for each prospect and what kind of impact these players will make in the NBA.Watch now to hear which NBA player thinks Isaiah Canaan is most like and what he thinks about his future in the NBA.Which player do you think Cana... read more »
Is Archie Goodwin The Next Russell Westbrook
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...ie-goodwin-the-next-russell-westbrook
Description: While interviewing the top draft prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine, Bleacher Report asked each prospect which NBA player he would compare himself to.Afterward, we caught up with former Memphis Grizzlies scout Tony Jr. to find out his pro player comparison for each prospect and what kind of impact these players will make in the NBA.Watch now to hear which NBA player thinks Archie Goodwin is most like and what he thinks about his future in the NBA.Which player do you think&nbs... read more »
Celtics, Clippers End Blockbuster Trade Talks Around Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...talks-around-doc-rivers-kevin-garnett
Description: The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers have broken off trade talks that would have reportedly sent Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to the West Coast after the two sides were unable to agree on proper compensation, according to Baxter Holmes of The Boston Globe:CBS insider Ken Berger is reporting that it was Los Angeles that pulled out of the deal:Yahoo Sports NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed some specifics about why the deal faltered:This likely ends the chances that Boston deals Doc Ri... read more »
Is Lucas Nogueira The Next Javale Mcgee
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...-lucas-nogueira-the-next-javale-mcgee
Description: While interviewing the top draft prospects of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine, Bleacher Report asked each prospect which NBA player he would compare himself to.Afterward, we caught up with former Memphis Grizzlies scout Tony Jr. to find out his pro player comparison for each prospect and what kind of impact these players will make in the NBA.Watch now to hear which NBA player thinks Lucas Nogueira is most like and what he thinks about his future in the NBA.Which player do you think&nbs... read more »
5 Free-agent Targets The Detroit Pistons Must Avoid
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...argets-the-detroit-pistons-must-avoid
Description: For the first time in several years, the Detroit Pistons have a heap of cash to work with.They enter the offseason with somewhere between 20- 25 million in salary cap space.And while most teams' fans would be excited at this prospect, the Pistons faithful know better. The last time they entered free agency with this much cash in hand they ended up with the disappointing Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.Like that season, this season's free-agency crop is largely flawed. There are some big names,... read more »
Why La Clippers Must Stay Away From Doc Rivers And Kevin Garnett
Published: Tuesday June 18th 1PM
Link: http://bleacherreport.com/articles...way-from-doc-rivers-and-kevin-garnett
Description: The Los Angeles Clippers are a playoff team with talent in place that believes they can contend for a championship right now. But after the firing of coach Vinny Del Negro following a disappointing first-round exit in the NBA playoffs, the Clippers are, according to some sources, on the verge of doing something rarely seen in sports: trading for a new head coach. And they're looking at a coach who has already won a ring: Doc Rivers. After previously telling sources that he would be returnin... read more »