Archive for the ‘Basketball’

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    Stoudemire Accepts Knicks Offer
    The New York Knicks have locked up one of the coveted free agents this year as the team reached an agreement with former Phoenix Suns star Amar’e Stoudemire. The Knicks, who have shed high-paying players over the past two years in preparation for this year’s free agency, will give Stoudemire close to $100 million spread over a five-year period. Stoudemire said...
    by Joannes at July 6th, 2010 at 03:07 am
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    Nowitzki to Stay in Dallas
    The Dallas Mavericks have fulfilled their first off-season mission– that of keeping the team’s main man, Dirk Nowitzki. The German forward has agreed to a four-year contract worth at least $80 million, allowing the Mavericks to now focus on getting a free agent or two who can help the team win a championship. With Nowitzki sure to be back, Mavericks owner Mark...
    by Joannes at July 4th, 2010 at 11:07 am
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    Rudy Gay Agrees to Memphis’ $80-Million Offer
    While the A-listers in this year’s NBA free agency continued to study their options, Rudy Gay did not waste any time securing his future. The four-year veteran out of University of Connecticut became the first player to come out richer from what is considered the deepest NBA free agency market in years as he agreed to stick with the Memphis Grizzlies in the next...
    by Joannes at July 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am
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    Hawks Offer Johnson Max Contract
    Amid the chaotic race by several NBA teams to land LeBron James and other marquee free agents, the Atlanta Hawks may have just convinced their main man, Joe Johnson, to stay with the team. According to NBA.com, the Hawks have offered Johnson a six-year contract that could earn the versatile shooting guard as much as $124 million in the coming years. Reports said Johnson,...
    by Joannes at July 1st, 2010 at 02:07 pm
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    Doc Rivers to Stay as Celtics Coach
    The doc is still in. Doc Rivers has decided to remain the head coach of the Boston Celtics, ending speculations that the 48-year-old former NBA all-star would take time off from coaching to focus on his family. The Celtics announced Rivers’ decision on Wednesday in a statement sent to media outlets, with general manager Danny Ainge saying the Boston coach “is...
    by Joannes at June 30th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
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    Report: Cavs Leaning Towards Brian Shaw as New Coach
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are still without a coach one day before the NBA free agency opens but the team is reportedly narrowing its choices down to two or three candidates with Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw believed to be the leading contender. Shaw, an integral part of the Lakers’ championship squads the last two years, had just finished two days of interview...
    by Joannes at June 30th, 2010 at 03:06 am
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    LA Lakers Win the 2010 NBA Finals
    After 7 games of the NBA Finals, The Los Angeles Lakers managed to take their 16th NBA Trophy and take revenge on the Boston Celtics after losing the championship 2 years ago. The game was a rough start for the Lakers, the Boston Celtics had an early lead during the first 3 quarters. It was on the 4th quarter that the game had a downturn. The game finished with a...
    by Rafael at June 18th, 2010 at 12:06 am
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    The 2010 NBA Finals
    After an all or nothing situation for the Lakers comes a battle to determine who the NBA’s strongest team is. The Los Angeles Lakers, after losing two games straight won game 6 on a 22-point lead over the Boston Celtics thus extending the 2010 NBA Finals for one last game. Trivia: This year is only the 5th time for the past 27 years that the NBA Finals will be concluded...
    by Rafael at June 17th, 2010 at 11:06 am
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    The Celtics defeated the Cavs in Game 5
    The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-88 in Game 5 and took a one game series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. It was Cavs’ their worst home playoff loss in history. Celtic’s small forward Paul Pierce led his team with 21 points while Garnett and Allen finished with 18 and 25. Game 6 will be on Thursday night.
    by Randy at May 12th, 2010 at 04:05 am
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