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# basketball - Thursday 15 November, 2012

In pics: The evolution of Andrew Bynum’s ridiculous hairstyle

The Philadelphia 76ers center is putting his time on the sidelines to good use.

VIDEO: This Celtics player threw down the most interesting dunk of the season so far Hoops This post contains videos

# basketball - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

VIDEO: Basketball player misses 4 easy shots, saved from embarrassment by his own incompetence Facepalm This post contains videos
James Harden high-fived imaginary teammates after shooting a technical Ballin' This post contains videos This post contains images
VIDEO: Jason Robinson scores an incredible 360 degree dunk

VIDEO: Jason Robinson scores an incredible 360 degree dunk

The Philadelphia 76er returned from injury in style against the Bucks.

# basketball - Monday 12 November, 2012

Rudy Gay threw down this massive slam dunk over Chris Bosh last night, after making a fool of Lebron NBA
Lakers appoint Mike D’Antoni over legend Phil Jackson NBA

Lakers appoint Mike D’Antoni over legend Phil Jackson

D’Antoni has previously coached the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.

# basketball - Saturday 10 November, 2012

Sacksville: LA Lakers fire Mike Brown after 1-4 start to NBA season

First he was a victim of Kobe’s death stare, now this.

# basketball - Friday 9 November, 2012

Kevin Durant gets Thunder rolling NBA

Kevin Durant gets Thunder rolling

In Thursday’s other match, the Los Angeles Clippers moved to 4-2 for the season with a 103-90 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

# basketball - Thursday 8 November, 2012

Joakim Noah ‘regret’ after trying 3-pointer to win burgers for Bulls fans

Bulls fans can get a free Big Mac if the team scores 100 points in a home win, so when the ball fell to Noah with three seconds left, there was only one thing to do.

# basketball - Wednesday 7 November, 2012

The NBA’s most prolific dunker is the newest face of the Jordan brand Air

The NBA’s most prolific dunker is the newest face of the Jordan brand

There’s some big Nike boots to fill. And Blake Griffin reckons he’s the man to do it.

# basketball - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

This Knicks player taunted innocent fans after throwing down a huge dunk Slam This post contains videos

This Knicks player taunted innocent fans after throwing down a huge dunk

JR Smith celebrated this ‘garbage-time jam’ like only he can.

VIDEO: The newest NBA mascot is a Marvel superhero Comic Book This post contains videos

VIDEO: The newest NBA mascot is a Marvel superhero

Introducing… the Brooklyn Knight.

# basketball - Thursday 1 November, 2012

Lakers fall to 0-2 as Harden stars in Rockets debut NBA

Lakers fall to 0-2 as Harden stars in Rockets debut

Uh-oh, Kobe. The Lakers were beaten 116-106 by the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden overnight.

# basketball - Wednesday 31 October, 2012

This NBA star’s top-class Range Rover is currently under water NBA
NBA: A winning start for Miami Heat but Lakers fail to fire Bling Kings This post contains videos

NBA: A winning start for Miami Heat but Lakers fail to fire

LeBron James received his first championship ring before his side’s victory over the Boston Celtics.

# basketball - Monday 29 October, 2012

Heat and Lakers to battle it out for NBA title

LeBron James’ Miami Heat and Kobe Bryant’s LA Lakers are the favourites as the NBA season opens on Tuesday.

# basketball - Sunday 28 October, 2012

Sports Film of The Week: Benji

The next big thing in basketball Benjamin Wilson was shot to death in high school. Here’s his story.

# basketball - Wednesday 24 October, 2012

VIDEO: New ESPN commercial pokes fun at NBA hipster fashion craze

‘There’s no lenses in these glasses.’

# basketball - Tuesday 23 October, 2012

The NBA made this intense ad that will get you pumped ahead of the league’s tip off NBA This post contains videos

# basketball - Thursday 18 October, 2012

# basketball - Thursday 11 October, 2012

VIDEO: Sir Charles sides for LeBron James over Michael Jordan in debate over ‘best ever’ Debate This post contains videos

VIDEO: Sir Charles sides for LeBron James over Michael Jordan in debate over ‘best ever’

“He’s just bigger, stronger, faster,” declared the outspoken Barkley.

# basketball - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

VIDEO: Barcelona beat 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks Barca Ballers This post contains videos

VIDEO: Barcelona beat 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks

Gerard Pique was in the stands for the win and we bet he had his basketball singlet nearby, just in case.

A Utah Jazz player sleeps in this 120-square-foot bed

But… where does he buy his sheets?

# basketball - Thursday 27 September, 2012

THIS is how you hype a comeback — adidas’s brilliant ad for ‘The Return of D Rose’ TheReturn This post contains videos

THIS is how you hype a comeback — adidas’s brilliant ad for ‘The Return of D Rose’

Even if you don’t like basketball, you’ll like this ad.

# basketball - Friday 21 September, 2012

Brooklyn has a team to cheer for again

It’s not baseball, but Brooklyn’s newest arena at least gives locals somewhere to shout about.

# basketball - Wednesday 29 August, 2012

VIDEO: A history of the basketball video game in four and a half minutes Nostalgia This post contains videos

VIDEO: A history of the basketball video game in four and a half minutes

The genre has come a long way since its humble beginnings on the Atari 2600 in 1979.

# basketball - Friday 24 August, 2012

Linsanity: Basketball star mobbed by fans in Hong Kong

Houston Rockets player who set the NBA alight last season is in the region celebrating his birthday.

# basketball - Tuesday 14 August, 2012

VIDEO: ‘Your wish came true’ declares new Lakers star Dwight Howard Superman This post contains videos

VIDEO: ‘Your wish came true’ declares new Lakers star Dwight Howard

The six-time NBA All-Star has moved to Los Angeles after a huge trade involving four teams.

# basketball - Sunday 12 August, 2012

Olympic Village: Day 16, wrap

We wave goodbye to London 2012 before making plans to head out to Dublin Airport early for Team Ireland’s return.

In pictures: London 2012, Day 16

The final medals were handed out as Great Britain prepared for a huge send-off.

London 2012: Dream Team pushed all the way by Spain

LeBron James and his US team-mates claimed gold with a 107-100 win today.

# basketball - Thursday 9 August, 2012

Ballin’… Kobe Bryant and the Dream Team challenged Olympic volunteers to a drinking game last night

We usually talk to a guy called ‘Shaky John’ when we go to our local after work. These guys met LeBron and co.

YouTube Top 10: because Cristiano Ronaldo and co can’t stop scoring Going Viral This post contains videos

YouTube Top 10: because Cristiano Ronaldo and co can’t stop scoring

Featuring Man United versus Barcelona, Katie Taylor at 15 and a tribute to Timmy McCarthy of basketball commentary fame.

# basketball - Saturday 4 August, 2012

Tested: Lithuania make US sweat for win

LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony each chipped in with 20 points as the Americans came out 99-94 winners.

# basketball - Friday 3 August, 2012

VIDEO: LeBron James Jr is a chip off the old block… kind of King Jr. This post contains videos

VIDEO: LeBron James Jr is a chip off the old block… kind of

The son of the USA Olympics and Miami Heat star made an early audition for the 2024 Summer Games.

# basketball - Wednesday 1 August, 2012

Finger lickin’ good: Draft pick Davis Kentucky fries Tunisians

The New Orleans Hornets have snagged a decent player for the new NBA season.

VIDEO: Off The Ball’s tribute to Timmy McCarthy London 2012 This post contains videos

VIDEO: Off The Ball’s tribute to Timmy McCarthy

When American phrases and a Cork accent meet.