The league’s 65-game requirement for major awards was designed to discourage load management and make stars show up more often. In principle, that is understandable. In practice, the closing days …
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by Len Werle
Playoff basketball is supposed to be the time of year when organizations close ranks, travel together and make even the fringes of the roster feel part of the moment. That is why the Portland Trail Blazers’ latest decision …
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Michael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 40 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something …
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On This Day In 2001: NBA Approves Landmark Rule Changes
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasApril 12, 2001, marked a pivotal moment in NBA history as the league’s Board of Governors approved four significant rule changes recommended by a select committee on playing rules. These …
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Shaquille O’Neal Once Spent $9M Of His Annual $10.5M Salary In One Day
by Len Werleby Len WerleWe all know how Shaq bought a Mercedes Benz for himself, his mother and his father with his first NBA salary. In general he went through his paycheck rather quickly, …
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David Stern Had A Problem With Allen Iverson’s Rap Album: “I Remember Going Into The Office And He Was Reading My Lyrics”
by Len Werleby Len WerleFormer Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson is considered one of the most groundbreaking players in NBA history. His skills, unique style, and devastating crossover–to go with his 6’0” frame–put him …
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Doc Rivers Says A Giannis Joke Sparked A Personal Rift With Shams Charania
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasDoc Rivers has taken his public pushback against Shams Charania a step further, suggesting their latest tension did not begin with Milwaukee’s recent turmoil but with a joke that, in …
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Before Tipoff, Jordan Poole Gave The Game Back To A Kid
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasNot every memorable NBA moment happens after tipoff. Before Friday’s game against Boston, Jordan Poole casually invited a young fan onto the court to take a few shots during pregame …
