The NBA is a league of freaks. Genetic mutants with unparalleled skill and athleticism, running, jumping, shooting and passing at remarkable skill levels. Here are your favorite players of today doing what you wish you could at ridiculously early ages.
Last night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 118-98, but you wouldn't know it if you considered Stephen Curry's 32-point, five-assit performance. The most noteworthy of the assists? Curry's half-court alley-oop to teammate Dorell Wright. Watch inside.
Watch Clippers rookie sensation Blake Griffin hurt the feelings of the entire Knicks team, with one unreal dunk after another. Just to state the obvious, a basketball rim is 10' above the ground. It's easy to forget, with these highlights.
In the third quarter of last nights Nuggets/Pacers game, the home team Pacers hit twenty consecutive shots, scoring a monstrous 54-points in the quarter alone. However, their shot at perfection was ruined with only seconds remaining.
Ten-year NBA veteran Zach Randolph has always been somewhat of a mystery to basketball fans and writers alike. Does he really care? Does respect the game? Does he play for the full 48 minutes? As it turns out, maybe not.
LeBron James received quite the critique on last night's Late Show! Former NBA star/current blowhard Charles Barkley and David Letterman got real when speaking out about James' controversial switch from Cleveland to Miami. Check the clip to get the dirt.
Yes, I realize that headline reads like a randomly-generated spam email, but hear me out! SportsNation knows that during the NBA preseason, the halftime entertainment is usually more memorable than the scrimmages themselves.
Today, Shaquille O'Neal signed with the Boston Celtics in a controversial "veteran's minimum" deal. Shortly thereafter, Sports radio host Jim Rome blasted O'Neal on his web site. And tonight, O'Neal unleashed a barrage of attacks directed at Rome on Twitter.
*James Earl Jones Voice* THE. DECISION. HAS. BEEN. MADE. *End James Earl Jones Voice* Moments ago, LeBron James announced live on ESPN that he will sign with the Miami Heat for the upcoming NBA season. Inside, video of James' announcement.
The L.A. Lakers won their second consecutive NBA championship, beating the Boston Celtics 83-79.
The Lakers beat the Celtics, forcing a decisive seventh game in the NBA finals.
Game Night might seem like an inappropriate title since the World Cup is not covered, but Jimmy Kimmel still pulls of some solid NBA Finals jokes and gets a dig in at the terrible referees.
Russell Brand stopped by Jimmy Kimmel's NBA Game Night live show and discussed basketball and LeBron James. The only problem? He's not really what you'd call a "fan" of the sport.
Charles Barkley, whose blunt hilarity always delivers, is one of the most entertaining late-night talk show guests. Tonight, Barkley sat with Jay Leno to discuss LeBron James' future, Kobe Bryant's fashion faux pas, and the NBA playoffs. Video highlights inside.
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov now owns the New Jersey Nets. Their record this season: 12-70.
Russian All-Time Basketball Instructor Vaclav Peepic may not be what you expect...but fear not. The man is a genius. He will teach you to play like "Timmy Duncan" with his super moves: "Elbow murder" "between leg showcasing." Count me in!
TNT's NBA coverage dissolved into a pit of giggles as Charles Barkley expertly handled the Shake Weight. We love that the basketball legend managed to maintain a look of baffled naivety throughout (almost) the entire ordeal.
Last night in Oklahoma City, Carmello Anthony made contact with Kevin Durant, and Anthony's head was pushed down into his neck. Even though Anthony passed out, everyone kept playing.
Today at Gawker.TV,Fox and Friends are forced to touch real body fat, highlights from the NBA Slam Dunk contest, Jersey Shore girls get made-over by Rachael Ray, anchorman gets attacked by pelican, and Cleveland pokes fun at cat ladies.
The Slam Dunk Contest is routinely the highlight of NBA All Star Weekend. This year was an exception: the usual lack of stars and a strangely unenthusiastic crowd made for a boring event. However, there were some kernels of fun.
