Archive for October, 2011

CNN Guest Compares Wall St. Protests to NBA Lockout

Sour Schieffer Scolds Cain for Ad: ‘It’s Not Funny to Me…I Don’t Think It Serves the Country Well’ Liberal Columbia University professor Dorian Warren compared the Occupy Wall Street protests to the NBA lockout on CNN Monday, saying that the players are using their “voice” and “bargaining power” to air their grievances with the owners like the … (more)

NBA ‘Change the Game’: Add a no-foul-out rule

Issue: Among the prime factors in the compilation of a new collective-bargaining agreement is the significance of superstars to the overall product and how teams hoarding them could work against the greater good.

Miami Heat News Updates 10/31

Yes, even with the lockout, the Miami Heat have some news you will find interesting.

It’s a full-court press

While a low-pressure system blew threw Manhattan this weekend, sending snow sideways through Times Square, a high pressure system continued settling over the NBA.

Brasch WordsLeBRON, the Media, and America’s Soul

Millions of Americans had pleaded with basketball superstar LeBron James to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and come to their city when he became a free agent.

Mitt Romney Limits National Media Exposure With Frontrunner Strategy

The dozen or so scribes — from such outlets as Time , Politico, CNN, Fox News and the Washington Post — spent the next few hours eating burgers, taking boat rides and chatting with the former and future presidential candidate.

NBA lockout not good for the shoes

When NBA rookie and Under Armour endorser Kemba Walker is asked if youngsters will keep buying basketball shoes if the NBA loses the season to lockout, he doesn’t hesitate.

“After Party” Ticket Seeking Office

Berke, a comedian and former reality show contestant, who in true South Beach form, isn’t running on the platforms of the Democrat or Republican party.

All-Star Game with Wade, Bosh Postponed

An exhibition game in Puerto Rico featuring Heat stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has been postponed, organizers said, according to The Associated Press.

Ira Winderman: CBA could put Big 3 versatility to test

While a single collective-bargaining agreement will emerge from the NBA lockout , it is becoming evident that a dual set of operational rules will be in place, one for teams operating below the luxury tax and another for those operating above.

Heat owner Micky Arison responds to lockout on Twitter

At a time when candor has been fleeting from the owners’ side of the NBA lockout , Miami Heat owner Micky Arison offered a healthy dose Friday night on Twitter .

LeBron James: LeBron Is No Michael Jordan, and He’s Not Magic Either

There was a time not too long ago when some people speculated that Miami Heat forward LeBron James had a chance to be as good or better than Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

The Top Five Teams A Short NBA Season Would Benefit

With NBA games already getting canceled, the best hope now for the league is a shortened season.

The Office episode review: ‘Spooked’

Halloween episodes! They are only mostly an excuse to get characters in costumes for silly sight gags! The Office had their Halloween episode this week, entitled “Spooked,” as the Andy Bernard as boss train continues.

Ian Thomsen: Promising session brings new hope to league’s lockout negotiations

After meeting for 7.5 hours on Thursday, David Stern, Billy Hunter and Derek Fisher discuss the state of negotiations with a hint of optimism.

Could Chris Bosh Get Extended Minutes as a First Option on the Miami Heat?

On a team like the Miami Heat, shots are going to come sparingly to those not associated with the big three.

Kevin Durant’s Nike commercial to make viral debut Friday

CHILD / CHILDREN / KIDS: Kevin Durant goes head-to-head in a shootout with Jake Cochnauer, 8 of Minnesota, during the second day of the Kevin Durant basketball camp at Heritage Hall in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Cartooned Sports Stud Lookbooks - The Nike Sportswear LeBron James…

Fans of the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers are going to flip over the Nike Sportswear LeBron James collection.

LeBron James Enters Jamal Crawford Recruitment Race

Back on Tuesday , Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge encouraged the team’s fans to offer a warm welcome to free agent guard Jamal Crawford when he plays in Aldridge’s upcoming charity game so that Crawford might sign with the Blazers in free agency.

LeBron James Is Recruiting Steve Nash To Join The Heat to ‘Help Each Other’ Win First Ring

LeBron James may have canceled his NBA world tour plans to spend more time with his family.