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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
And here — in excruciating detail — is why.
# basketball - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
VIDEO: Basketball player misses 4 easy shots, saved from embarrassment by his own incompetence
We really need to start watching more Belgian basketball.
James Harden high-fived imaginary teammates after shooting a technical
Someone’s superstitious.
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
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
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
VIDEO: Kevin Durant dunks on 20-year-old Lithuanian in his 4th NBA game
Welcome to the big leagues, kid.
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
JR Smith celebrated this ‘garbage-time jam’ like only he can.
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
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
Sucks to be Amar’e Stoudemire.
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
A 6th player ran onto the court during overtime of an NBA playoff game in ’93, and no one noticed until now
Call in the cold case team.
The NBA made this intense ad that will get you pumped ahead of the league’s tip off
The Americans sure know how to hype it.
# basketball - Thursday 18 October, 2012
NBA: This blocked shot/dunk combo is how you play basketball
I could do this. Maybe.
# basketball - Thursday 11 October, 2012
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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.
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