Category Archives: Basketball
With a gimpy Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat could be cooled later this spring

Leading the best-of-seven series 3-1, Heat guard Dwyane Wade is questionable with a bummed knee for Wednesday’s Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls in Miami. Although not requiring any additional MRI exams or draining, the 31-year-old Wade’s performance has been hindered by the multiple bone bruises surrounding the joint. A nine-time All-Star, the 6-foot-4, 220 pound Wade is averaging a mere 12.3 points, 4.70 rebounds and 5.3 assists over seven playoff games. When a healthy unit, Miami is undoubtedly the preeminent team in the NBA and destined to capture back-to-back titles in June. However, as Wade grays and becomes increasingly … Continue reading
Shelved Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose has ‘ultimately decided against’ facing the Heat

Countering recent speculation, beat writer Aggrey Sam reports shelved Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose will not compete against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. With Chicago down 2-1 entering Monday’s Game 4, many expected the 24-year-old Rose to return and help the Bulls battle the untouchable Heat. Rose was medically cleared on March 8 and has been participating in full contact practices for more than a month. Despite cries from fans and mounting criticism from onlookers, the youngest man to ever earn the Most Valuable Player award remains inactive. “At the outset of the second round Rose … Continue reading
Physically outmanned in Indiana, New York Knicks center Marcus Camby has played 12 seconds against the Pacers

Despite being badly outmanned in the paint, New York Knicks center Marcus Camby has seen 12 seconds of action against the Indiana Pacers due to pain from plantar fasciitis. Falling 82-71 in Game 3 on Saturday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals, New York is being manhandled by the Pacers quartet of Paul George, David West, Roy Hibbert and Tyler Hansbrough. Hobbled and never to be confused with Bill Russell, the Knicks could benefit from using the 39-year-old Camby in certain situations. Granted, the 6-foot-11, 235 pound Camby only competed in 24 regular season games and averaged a mere 1.8 … Continue reading
Suffering another ankle injury in Friday’s Game 3 loss, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will soon be a gimp on the hardwood

Suffering a sprained left ankle in the fourth quarter of Friday’s Game 3 loss, Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said electric guard Stephen Curry will be a game-time decision tomorrow in Oakland. Averaging 25.3 points, 4.0 boards and 8.8 dishes over nine playoff games, the 25-year-old Curry is receiving treatment for the injury and should compete in Game 4. Although hobbled, the 6-foot-3, 185 pound Curry has balls the size of The Bay and almost individually gives Golden State a slight chance to upset the dominant San Antonio Spurs. Ultimately, even with the league’s best shooter, the Warriors … Continue reading
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is scrimmaging and set to play against the Pacers in Indiana on Saturday

Participating in a half court 3-on-3 scrimmage on Monday, New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is destined to play in Game 3 this weekend against the Pacers in Indiana. The 30-year-old Stoudemire was averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks over 29 games before a cyst burst in his right knee in early March. Long a gimpy bastard, the six-time All-Star and 2007 All-NBA First Team selection underwent the knife to fix the wound and began partaking in full contact practices last Thursday. Knicks head coach Mike Woodson has already confirmed the 6-foot-11, 245 pound Stoudemire will become an … Continue reading




















