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Phil Jackson: The Day Kobe Met Michael Jordan

Phil Jackson is considered to be one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. He created countless memories during his basketball career, but several events stick out above all others to him, like the day he introduced Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant. Show More Summary

The Nets' coaching search and the power of insane cash

P.J. Carlesimo never had a chance. Even if he'd led the Nets past the Bulls in the first round -- Brooklyn lost in seven -- it looks like he'd have been replaced. Why? The Nets, according to ESPN Boston, asked the Celtics if they could talk to Doc Rivers about their opening. Rivers is the highest-paid coach in the NBA at $7 million per season. Show More Summary

Phil Jackson Says He'd Take Bill Russell over Michael Jordan on His Dream Team

Phil Jackson has spoken—if he had to draft a basketball dream team, his number one pick would not be Michael Jordan. So who is Jackson’s choice? What hardwood hero would the Zen Master choose over His Airness to lead his basketball team? Is it LeBron James? Kareem Abdul Jabbar ? Kobe Bryant? None of the above, according to Jackson. Show More Summary

Chris 'Birdman' Anderson's Energy Covering Up Miami Heat's Only Weakness

Whoever's idea it was to sign Chris "Birdman" Anderson deserves a raise. The Heat went out and bought a Band-Aid that happened to be the exact same shape as the wound. Anderson's strengths have played directly to Miami's weakness. There was no interior activity from the bigs before the Birdman arrived. Show More Summary

Costly Outcome

Pacers' win odds drop nearly 30 percent after Game 1.

NBA Free Agents 2013: Non-Stars Who Will Have Major Impact on Market

The 2013 NBA period of free agency is shaping up to be one of the more memorable times in recent memory. It may not be 2010, but there are superstars and All-Stars all on the market and in the midst of their respective primes. The question...Show More Summary

Elvis, a mayor, and a large plush Grizzly bear on a boat

Just the mayor of Memphis, the Grizzlies' mascot, and an Elvis impersonator on a boat because...well, because Memphis. (via My Fox Memphis) Tipoff with the Spurs is 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, but feel free to "grit, grind, and shine" before then, during the game, or at any time you wish, really. Show More Summary

NBA Coach Tracker: Who has been fired, hired and rumored?

There is a lot of activity among the NBA coaching ranks! This tracker attempts to offer a one-stop shop on which teams are looking for coaches, how long coaches are under contract with their current teams and, where information is available, how much they get paid. Show More Summary

Steve Nash's Ex-Wife: Banned from LA so He Can Avoid Paying Child Support?

Nothing sends a warm tingle down the back of the spine like a finger-pointing legal battle between wealthy divorcees, now does it? If for some reason you felt like your life was lacking the icy tang of baby-mama drama this week, relief is on its way. Show More Summary

Dallas Mavericks Have Reportedly Given Up on Chris Paul to Pursue Dwight Howard

The Dallas Mavericks figure to have a lot of roster turnover with several impending free agent departures, but that also gives them flexibility on the open market. In their efforts to land a marquee star this offseason, the Mavs have...Show More Summary

Cleveland Cavaliers: What Should They Do with the 19th Pick in the NBA Draft?

With the Cleveland Cavaliers lucking into the first pick in the NBA draft for the second time in three years, nearly all of the speculation has focused on which player the Cavs will select in that coveted spot. And rightfully so—if that pick hits and the Cavs find a star, they set themselves up nicely for the next decade. Show More Summary

To-Do List for Toronto Raptors' Jonas Valanciunas to Return Better Next Season

In just his first full season with the Toronto Raptors, 21-year-old Jonas Valanciunas already has fans buzzing over the long-term potential he has moving forward with this basketball team. His selection with the fifth overall pick in...Show More Summary

Brooklyn Nets Targeting Celtics’ Doc Rivers

Doc Rivers is a wanted man. The Brooklyn Nets continue to search for a new head coach following their decision to part ways with P.J. Carlesimo, a quest that reportedly led them to Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPNBoston.com, the Nets reached out to Celtics general manager Danny Ainge, [...]

NBA Playoffs Second Round Highlight Mixtape

Appreciating Chris Andersen's performance in the Heat's Game 1 victory

Chris Andersen played a perfect game for the Miami Heat in the opening game of the Eastern Conference Finals. He scored 16 points on 7-of-7 shooting, had three emphatic blocks and grabbed five rebounds (three offensive) in 18 minutes. How was the Birdman so effective for the Heat? Simply put, he knew his role. Show More Summary

Boston Celtics Co-Owner Wants to Keep Core of Team Intact

The wackiest picks of the 2013 NBA award season

The NBA's system of selecting award winners isn't perfect. It's not expected to be. Not all sportswriters on beats know the ins and outs of the other 29 teams. Neither do coaches, believe it or not. Opinion is of course involved, as is the subjective nature of what each award means. Show More Summary

Andersen a playoff force for Heat

When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk `do.

2013 NBA Mock Draft: What GMs Will Do with Every First Round Pick

The lottery played out in such a fashion that it made mocking the draft much easier. Teams are now slotted to get good value at positions of need. Of course, this probably means no team will make the obvious selection, and mock drafts will be even more inaccurate than ever. Show More Summary

Former Nets Coach PJ Carlesimo Calls Brooklyn’s Title Hopes Urealistic