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Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself

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"The main thing is that we have three alphas. There will be three alphas on the team," newly minted Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo told reporters today. He was referring to himself, Jimmy Butler and just announced signing Dwyane Wade.  "Just trying to mesh together and try to make sure we are doing the best thing for the team," Rondo said before later contradicting … [Read more...] about Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself

Celtics sideline reporter Kristine Leahy now covering Army Football

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With the Boston Celtics reaching the NBA Eastern Conference Finals this past spring,  a Kristine Leahy post is long overdue; she is a local product after all. If you don't know by now, Kristine Leahy is currently a Sports Anchor and Reporter for Fox25 in Boston. She's also done NCAA Tournament work for CBS and Turner Sports. Prior to joining Fox, she served as the in-arena and … [Read more...] about Celtics sideline reporter Kristine Leahy now covering Army Football

Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry, Pacers re-sign PG-George Hill

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Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry to 3-year, $15.7 million deal The Celtics starting five played exceptionally well this season but Boston lacked any real scoring pop off their bench.  Enter Jason Terry.  One of the top bench scorers in the NBA the past few seasons, The Jet will provide that punch especially if Ray Allen ends up signing elsewhere. The C's still want to bring Allen … [Read more...] about Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry, Pacers re-sign PG-George Hill

How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs

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Now that Miami has clinched the NBA Finals with a decisive Game 5 victory, we can most accurately assess what impact Derrick Rose’s knee injury may have had in the 2012 NBA Playoffs.  Think back nearly two months ago, when Chicago (50-16) was the NBA’s top seed—holding the tiebreaker over San Antonio thanks to a head-to-head victory—with its star point guard seemingly back at … [Read more...] about How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs

Bulls Derrick Rose named among best all-time McDonald’s All-Americans

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The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled its list of the 35 Greatest McDonald’s All Americans, released in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the McDonald’s All American High School Boys Game. The list is comprised of some of the top names in basketball history, a veritable basketball pantheon, including six players with Chicago connections (Isiah Thomas (1979), Glenn … [Read more...] about Bulls Derrick Rose named among best all-time McDonald’s All-Americans

Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!

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That sound you heard towards the conclusion of Wednesday night’s Heat-Sixers game was the collective pumping of fists from ESPN, ABC and TNT executives, not to mentions those in the NBA’s offices in New York. Yes, the league’s hype meter is about to be sent into overdrive as Miami’s Big Three (more like a Big Two) clinched a playoff date with the Boston Celtics in a … [Read more...] about Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: Let the HYPE Begin!

Bulls Take Over 1st in East, Celtics Doc Rivers Shows Great Respect

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It was a day of mixed results for Glenn “Doc” Rivers, the Head Coach of the Boston Celtics. The Chicago native returned home to be with (and congratulate) his son Austin Rivers, as he was named winner of the 2011 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award today for his accomplishments on and off the court. He is after all, the #1 college basketball recruit in the nation (headed … [Read more...] about Bulls Take Over 1st in East, Celtics Doc Rivers Shows Great Respect