He did it. It wasn’t easy. It took a lot of pandering, false parallels, unfair doling out of responsibilities, and a pinch of dog whistle, but Rick Telander managed to connect this city’s position in NBA free agency to the plague of gun violence here. It’s brilliant in its absurdity, magnificent in how dually counterproductive it is to both the topic of sports contracts … [Read more...] about Rick Telander Tied Chicago Violence To NBA Free Agency For Some Reason
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New York Knicks and Phil Jackson’s plans next season
There is no denying that the New York Knicks are into a very bad situation at the moment, one of the toughest ones they have been in since Carmelo Anthony came on-board . This was the first season in the Melo era that the team didn't make it to the postseason and on top of that, their megastar forward is set to hit the free agency in a little more than one month from … [Read more...] about New York Knicks and Phil Jackson’s plans next season
Should Kevin Love join Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks in 2015?
Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony are two of the hottest names at the moment in the NBA. Apart from their superb performances, both superstars will become free agents soon and they will have the opportunity to sign with any team of their choice. Carmelo’s contract expires this summer and Kevin Love will have the opportunity to opt out of his final year with the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Should Kevin Love join Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks in 2015?
Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Lance Stephenson went by the nickname "Born Ready" as one of the nation's top high-school basketball players and one of the most decorated New York prep products. Often times, during his one year at Cincinnati and his first two seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Stephenson made folks wonder if the "Born Ready" tag was purely hype and little substance amid instances of … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers’ Lance Stephenson must be “Born Ready”
Superstorm Sandy claims Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game
It looks like Superstorm Sandy, hurricane Sandy, or post tropical cyclone Sandy whichever designation it has now, has claimed another sporting event. Here's a tweet from @richsandomir from the New York Times: … [Read more...] about Superstorm Sandy claims Brooklyn Nets-New York Knicks game
New York Knicks have enough pieces to contend in Eastern Conference
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The resurrection of the New York Knicks hasn’t been an as accelerated a process as management would have hoped. They invested a ton of … [Read more...] about New York Knicks have enough pieces to contend in Eastern Conference
New York Knicks sign John Shurna to one year deal
The leading scorer in the Big Ten last season, and greatest player in Northwestern history finally has a NBA home, as multiple sources report the New York Knicks have signed John Shurna. It's a one year deal for Shurna, who struggled with the Atlanta Hawks summer league this past season. … [Read more...] about New York Knicks sign John Shurna to one year deal
Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
There is no denying that Dwight Howard is a superstar and superstars only come around every so often. Teams are rarely willing to trade their superstar unless it's for another superstar or a group of solid players and draft picks. That being said, I have no words for what took place last night. … [Read more...] about Paying a Price for Trading a Superstar
The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, but this is what America has become today. After over 200-plus years of work, this is what America has accepted. Rewarding mediocrity is something that ruins sports franchises, businesses and America. … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
Jeremy Lin may say bye-bye to the New York Knicks if they don’t match the Houston Rockets’ three-year $25 million dollar offer. The New York Knicks have until Tuesday night to match the offer, including the final-year $14.8 million dollar balloon payment, proposed by the Rockets. Many are speculating that the Knicks will pass on this offer. Do you think the New York Knicks is … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)
