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Hilarious Funny or Die Video Shows LeBron James Even Flops in the Offseason

Chaz — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:43:26 +0000

Whether you follow the NBA or not, most people know who LeBron James is. The star forward for the Miami Heat is referred to as 'King James' after his dominant performances on the hard court. He is well-known for flopping on the court as well. In fact, the guys over at Funny or Die put together a parody video that shows that James even flops during the offseason. Check out this hilarious video.

2013 NBA Finals Preview & Schedule — Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs

Joe Student — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:59:15 +0000

The Miami Heat will face the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 NBA Finals, with the best-of-seven championship series beginning on Thursday in Miami. The defending-champion Heat advanced to their third straight NBA Finals by sweeping Milwaukee, topping Chicago, 4-1, and edging Indiana, 4-3. The Spurs arrived at their first NBA Finals since 2007 by [...]

2013 NBA Playoff Recap — Heat Beat Pacers, 99-76, Advance to NBA Finals

Joe Student — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:51:33 +0000

LeBron James scored 32 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers, 99-76, in the seventh and deciding game of the Eastern Conference finals in Miami on Monday night. As a result of the victory, Miami advanced to its third consecutive NBA Finals. The Heat will host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Spurs Complete Sweep Of Grizzlies, 93-86, Advance To NBA Finals

Joe Student — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:14:21 +0000

Tony Parker scored 37 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 93-86, on Monday night to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals in four games and advance to the NBA Finals. The Spurs broke out to a 10-point lead after one quarter and were able to hold off the Grizzlies in Memphis [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap— Pacers Beat Knicks, 106-99, Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:15:19 +0000

Indiana Pacers 106, New York Knicks 99 Lance Stephenson scored 25 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks, 106-99, in Indianapolis on Saturday night to win their second-round NBA playoff series in six games. As a result of the victory, Indiana will face the Miami Heat in [...]

2013 NBA Playoff Scores: Spurs Beat Warriors, 94-82, Advance To Western Conference Finals

Joe Student — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:42:52 +0000

San Antonio Spurs 94, Golden State Warriors 82 Tim Duncan scored 19 points and teammate Kawhi Leonard added 16 points and 10 rebounds, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors, 94-82, in Oakland on Thursday night to win the best-of-seven NBA playoff series between the teams, 4-2. Tiago Splitter scored 14 points [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap — Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat Advance to Conference Finals

Joe Student — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:30:12 +0000

The Memphis Grizzlies advanced to the finals of the Western Conference, and the Miami Heat moved on to the finals of the Eastern Conference. Here's a recap of Wednesday night's action in the NBA:

Memphis Grizzlies 88, Oklahoma City Thunder 84
Zach Randolph had 28 points and 14 rebounds and Mike Conley scored 13 points and dished out 11 assists, as the Memphis Grizzlies upset the Oklahoma City Thunder, 88-84, in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night to win their NBA playoff series in five games

LeBron James Named 2013 NBA MVP

Joe Student — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:26:03 +0000

The NBA named Miami Heat forward LeBron James its Most Valuable Player for the 2013 season on Sunday. It was the fourth time in five years James, 28, has won the award. A day before the Heat were to begin the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Chicago Bulls, James joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain, as the only players in league history to win the award at least four times

NBA Draft Is Guaranteed to Be an Ego-Crushing Disappointment to At Least 17 Players

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:03:52 +0000

The NBA Draft is proof that while some players may have on-court smarts, they’re not so good with math. A total of 77 college players and international players have declared early for it, which means a serious case of musical chairs is about to break out, since only 60 players get selected. While the list [...]

Twitter Celebrates NBA Center Jason Collins Coming Out as Gay

Emerald Catron — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:09:56 +0000

If you’ve been hiding under a rock, or just somehow not on the internet at all today, here’s a newsflash — Jason Collins is now the first active NBA player to be openly gay. The Washington Wizards center came out in an interview with Sports Illustrated. Obviously, the world is going bananas, and his name [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: Spurs Complete Series Sweep By Routing Lakers, 103-82

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:45:43 +0000

Tony Parker scored 23 points, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-82, in Los Angeles on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep of their best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series. Tim Duncan added 11 points and six rebounds for the Spurs, who await the winner of the Denver Nuggets – Golden State [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs Recap: LeBron James Leads Heat To First-Round Sweep of Bucks, 88-77

Joe Student — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:14:33 +0000

LeBron James scored 30 points, and the top-seeded Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 88-77, in Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon to complete a four-game sweep of their best-of-seven, first-round NBA playoff series. Milwaukee’s Monta Ellis had 21 points, eight assists and five rebounds in a losing effort. The eighth-seeded Bucks were resoundingly outplayed throughout the [...]

LeBron James Made Ray Allen & Mario Chalmers Do Push-ups at Practice

Joe Student — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:30:16 +0000

How bad does LeBron James want to win his second consecutive NBA title with the Miami Heat? This bad. After the Heat's practice on Monday, James challenged guards Ray Allen and Mario Chalmers to a three-point shooting

2013 NBA Playoffs First Round — Western Conference Preview & Schedule

Joe Student — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:00:50 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs start this weekend, as 16 NBA teams begin their postseason run toward the 2013 NBA Finals in June. The Oklahoma City Thunder have plenty of competition as they attempt to repeat as Western Conference champs and win an NBA title. Here’s a preview of the 2013 NBA [...]

2013 NBA Playoffs First Round — Eastern Conference Preview & Schedule

Joe Student — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:00:06 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs start Saturday and Sunday, as 16 teams vie to become the 2013 NBA champions. The Miami Heat are strong favorites to represent the Eastern Conference, as well as repeat as NBA champions. Here’s a preview of the 2013 NBA playoffs’ first round match-ups in the Eastern Conference [...]

NCAA Basketball Championship 2013 — Louisville vs. Michigan Preview

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:21:42 +0000

The NCAA basketball championship is tonight. It’s the Big East against the Big 10 for the national title, as Louisville (33-5) meets Michigan (31-7) for the 2013 NCAA national championship in Atlanta. The NCAA basketball championship will be played in the Georgia Dome and tip off is 9:23 p.m. (ET) on CBS. The Cardinals advanced [...]

Connecticut, Louisville Win, Will Meet In Women's NCAA Title Game

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:06:50 +0000

Connecticut and Louisville each won national semifinals in New Orleans on Sunday night to advance to the 2013 NCAA women’s national championship on Tuesday. Connecticut 83, Notre Dame 65 Breanna Stewart scored a career-high 29 points, and Connecticut beat Notre Dame, 83-65, in the 2013 NCAA women’s Final Four in New Orleans on Sunday night. [...]

Mark Cuban is Thinking About Drafting Baylor Women's Star Brittney Griner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:55:40 +0000

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is thinking about giving his team a very different look this offseason. Cuban says he would pick Baylor women’s basketball star Brittney Griner in the second round of this year’s draft. Cuban explained his thinking: “If she is the best on the board, I will take her. I’ve thought about [...]

March Mascot Madness, Round 3! Vote For the Best Mascot in the 2013 NCAA Tournament!

GuySpeed Editors — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:53:27 +0000

It’s time for round 3 of Mascot Madness! Who will be crowned the best mascot in the NCAA? Some of the races were pretty close, and some weredead even; Rameses and Rodney the Ram both move on to round 3, due to the first tie ever recorded in March Mascot Madness history! To be fair, It’s [...]

Louisville In Final Four After Beating Duke, 85-63 — 2013 NCAA Tournament Scores

Joe Student — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:41:21 +0000

Louisville overcame a horrifying injury to one of its players and beat Duke in the Midwest Regional final on Sunday to advance to the Final Four.

(1) Louisville 85, (2) Duke 63

Russ Smith scored 23 points and top-seeded Louisville shook off a gruesome injury to one of its players and routed second-seeded Duke, 85-63, in the 2013 NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional final in Indianapolis on Sunday