In lieu of high-flying pyrotechnics, the Memphis Grizzlies are best known for their grit-and-grind mentality, an approach that resonates in a lunch-pail city.
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Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has made quite a mark on the USA Basketball team since he assumed the head coaching position in 2005. Despite remarks to the contrary, it now seems Krzyzewski could remain at the helm through 2016. According to of Sports Illustrated, Coach K has “reversed course” in admitting he is considering a return: BREAKING: Coach K reverses...
Spike Lee's persistence finally paid off: The ' most ardent (and visible) supporter managed to secure a pair of tickets to Game 6 in Indianapolis.You might remember that his efforts to score seats didn't work out so well last time, as an season-ticket holder somewhat awesomely to purchase his courtside tickets for $40,000.The Pacers apparently took Lee's money this time, but they didn't miss an...
With the combine wrapped up, we've updated our latest mock draft to reflect the results. This will be the last mock until the NBA lottery is conducted on Tuesday, May 21, when we'll have a better idea of the actual draft order.Some of the prospects shone at the combine. A few actually moved the needle, a needle that rarely ever budges during an event like this one.Between measurements, athletic...
As the prepare to delve into their future, past the uncertainty of the 2012-13 season that cast doubt on where they would play next season, the city and the fans celebrate a team that won just 28 games this season.It's hard to imagine that anybody in basketball is happier than Kings fans simply for the privilege of still having a professional basketball team in their backyard. It's probably a...
Regardless of whether or not and Paul Pierce return next year, it's obvious that the two key pieces of the ' future are and Jeff Green.Rondo, 27, will be the clear-cut best player on the team once Garnett and Pierce leave. It's no secret that a Celtics rebuild hinges on his ability to teach a group of youngsters and lead by example, and some wonder if Rondo has it in him to do that.Green, 26,...
J.R. Smith's bricked jumpers weren't the only errant tosses in the ' Game 6 battle against the . Referee Ken Mauer also joined the party by heaving up one of the worst jump balls in the history of organized basketball.It's always a little weak to jump on officials. Usually, they're doing the best they can in what amounts to a no-win situation. No matter what they call, somebody is always...
It would seem that the calendar has shrunk in sports. Time has changed value. More and more, players who are out for injury seem to be coming back quicker. Is this a medical miracle or a new problem for players? Seeing players like Amar'e Stoudemire, Iman Shumpert and David Lee return from once-devastating injuries not only helps their team (and career) but resets the expectations we have,...

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