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Fantasy Basketball Feature: Dunkest.com
With the 2014-15 NBA regular season opening tipoff just around the corner, many fans are getting ready to both watch the games and play fantasy basketball. There are many websites that have popped up in recent years to address the demand for people to be managers of their very own make-believe NBA teams. One such…
Read MoreGallinari set for 2014/15 NBA Return
Danilo Gallinari (208 cm) finally took to the hardwood during the Denver Nuggets’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns after missing a year and a half of action after he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. The 26-year-old Italian forward played just 14 minutes for the Nuggets, but displayed some encouraging…
Read MoreKevin Durant suffers foot fracture
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Sunday that Kevin Durant has suffered what is called a “Jones fracture” in his right foot. The injury usually requires surgery and the reigning MVP forward could miss 6-8 weeks of time with the injury. Thunder GM Sam Presti released the following statement: “After practice yesterday, Kevin Durant made us aware of discomfort in…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs beat Fenerbahce
San Antonio Spurs needed Tim Duncan and Tony Parker to step up yesterday against Turkish Fenerbahce Ulker to avoid another loss during the European Tour. Tim Duncan had 23 points and Tony Parker added 22 to help the San Antonio Spurs come away with a 96-90 scare in a pre-season exhibition game in the Turkish…
Read MoreFlamengo falls to the Phoenix Suns
Brazilian champions Flamengo fell to the Phoenix Suns 100-88 as they got their three game NBA tour underway where they will also play the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. It is often assumed that when a big NBA franchise meets a club from another global region that the US team will trample the opposition. However,…
Read MoreNBA back to 5 on 5 Draft combine
After considering a proposal from its competition committee, the NBA will bring back 5-on-5 competition for next year’s draft combine. General managers and scouts have been complaining for years that the lack of competition between prospects at the annual draft showcase lessens the scouting value of the combine. Since 2009, the NBA has had the…
Read MoreTony Parker is FIBA Europe P.O.Y. 2013
Frenchman Tony Parker is the 2013 FIBA Europe Player of the Year. The 32-year-old San Antonio Spurs point guard will receive the trophy when his team faces ALBA Berlin during the NBA Global Games. Parker is in elite company. Former recipients of the award include German legend Dirk Nowitzki and Russian phenom Andrei Kirilenko. The…
Read MoreBrooklyn Nets beat Maccabi T-A, 111-94
The Brooklyn Nets came away with their first win in the NBA preseason with a 111-94 rout over the 2014 Turkish Airlines Euroleague champions, Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). This was the first acid test for Nets new head coach Lionel Hollins, who ended up passing it with flying colors. The Brooklyn offense got them…
Read MoreCavaliers crush Maccabi T-A in Preseason Game
The Cleveland Cavaliers did coach David Blatt proud with a 107-80 preseason win over his former team Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Blatt’s NBA debut was bittersweet. While it was a good exercise to see the Cavaliers employ the motion offense Blatt used to a great deal of success during his six seasons with Maccabi,…
Read MoreRajon Rondo out for two months
The Boston Celtics have suffered a setback in their pre-season preparations with the news that Rajon Rondo underwent surgery on Friday for a broken left finger. The four time All-Star picked up the injury after falling at home on Thursday night, but the Celtics did not elaborate on the cause and nature of the break.…
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