Deadspin report: Lakers victims of hoax, Dwight Howard actually Greg Oden
In a shocking exposé that has cast a shadow over the entire NBA, Deadspin.com released a report alleging that, while the Lakers thought they had traded for perennial All-Star Dwight Howard, they actually acquired former Portland Trailblazer Greg Oden.
Boy band ‘One Direction’ plays Staples Center in LA, beats Lakers handily
The Brits shot an amazing 89% from the field, and thanks to some nifty defenses drawn up by their mentor/owner Simon Cowell, they won going away, 116-90.
NHL to play during halftime of NBA games
“Most owners like the deal because stadiums will already be full. Players like it because they get paid to do one-third of the work,” said mediator Ron Carter. “And Commissioner Bettman is ecstatic because it abolishes all Canadian teams except for one.”
Upon legalization of pot in Washington, half of NBA players and former Cub Geovany...
“Seattle is a beautiful city, don’t get me wrong,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern. “But we haven’t had a team there since 2008.”
Unsure how to react to good team, Knicks fans boo during wins
"For most of my adult life, this team has been garbage, and I got accustomed to booing and stuff when Isiah was the coach and they would lose," said one fan. "So even when they win now, I boo."
Timberwolves sign Scottie Pippen out of retirement
"He can bring a veteran presence to our team, as long as he doesn't break a hip," said Rick Adelman, coach of the Timberwolves.
Rose credited with Bulls victory after beating Boozer senseless
Late in the 3rd, a gimpy Rose was seen talking to Boozer before slugging him in the tunnel and dragging him into the locker room.
