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Jason Collins Comes Out (and Leans In)
by From A Left Wing
posted April 30, 2013 at 11:00pm

NBA center Jason Collins came out in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. People are celebrating him as the first man in a "major sport" to come out as gay. That is true only if we limit our examples to the US.Justin Fashanu was the first at...more

Wayne Tree Rollins Named Chicago Sky Assistant Coach
by stephaniemp
posted April 30, 2013 at 3:47pm

Wayne “Tree” Rollins Named Chicago Sky Assistant Coach Chicago, April 30, 2013 – ­The Chicago Sky named former NBA star Wayne “Tree” Rollins assistant coach, announced Head Coach and General Manager Pokey Chatman on Mo...more

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins comes out
by Swish Appeal
posted April 29, 2013 at 8:43pm

This is more of an extension of what Brittney Griner's coming out has. And in light of the fact that more Big Four league players may come out soon, at least now they aren't along when they do. I'm happy for Jason, and though I don't think he will be ...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 5:43pm

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

Brittney Griner to the NBA would be a difficult crossover
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted April 7, 2013 at 10:34am

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for getting people to talk, whether it’s expressing animosity toward NBA officiating or backing support for the Sonics not to be relocated in 2008. Cuban’s latest gem is contemplating using his secon...more

GRINER'S NEW TEAM
by SportyEsquire
posted April 5, 2013 at 7:53pm

3,283 points. 748 blocks. 18 dunks.  3-Time AP All-American. You know her name, get to know her stats.   Brittney Griner.  Over the past four years we’ve been privileged to watch this women single-handedly dominate basketball.&...more

Brittney Griner Has a Real Shot at the NBA..Will she be a Maverick
by Draft Day Suit
posted April 4, 2013 at 9:41pm

Soon Brittney Griner could be a Maverick in more than one sense of the word. Dallas Maverick’s owner, Mark Cuban, has come out publicly and said that if Griner were the best player available on the board he would draft her. Griner has expressed int...more

The polarizing case of Brittney Griner: High praise, vocal haters and NBA possibilities
by Swish Appeal
posted April 3, 2013 at 12:54pm

You get what some would call crazy talk; just last night - a mere two days after Brittney Griner completed her college career, Mark Cuban had some interesting comments to make to ESPN. "If she is the best on the board, I will take her," Cuban said to T...more

BELOW THE RIM:Should the Rim be Lowered in Women's Basketball?
by SportyEsquire
posted March 27, 2013 at 8:38am

Several months back, the sports world, well I should say people interested in women’s sports, were all in a tizzy when the head coach of University of Connecticut’s Women’s Basketball Team, Gino Auriemma, suggested that in order to att...more

Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3x3 Tournament: Finalists & Our Choice For A U.S. Mixed 3x3 Senior National Team
by Swish Appeal
posted August 30, 2012 at 7:41am

The whole idea behind this mixed NBA/WNBA 3x3 tournament began with a response to the FIBA/IOC interest in adding 3-on-3 to the Olympics and the U.S. women actually winning FIBA's first-ever 3x3 tournament. While the SB Nation - NBA network weighed in ...more

Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3x3 Tournament: Western Conference Squads
by Swish Appeal
posted August 29, 2012 at 8:17am

We introduced our mock 3x3 tournament idea yesterday, which will coincide with SB Nation - NBA's network-wide 3 on 3 theme day coming tomorrow. Today we introduce the five Western Conference squads and ask for your input on the top team. Los Angeles Lak...more

A Mock NBA/WNBA Mixed 3 x 3 Tournament: Intro & The Eastern Conference Field
by Swish Appeal
posted August 28, 2012 at 8:22am

The SB Nation NBA team is going to continue its weekly theme days this week with each team's site selecting a three on three team, inspired by FIBA's interest in adding 3 x 3 competition. You'll see more on that across the SBN-NBA network this week, but ...more

2012 NBA Draft Day Fashion Recap
by A Glam Slam
posted June 29, 2012 at 5:16pm

After adjusting their collars, fluffing their pocket squares and straightening their ties, a new crop of NBA youngsters took take stage for the 2012 NBA Draft. Behind-the-scenes, the process of suiting up requires a draft day glam squad. Stylists were on-...more

Injuries reigning down
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 20, 2012 at 10:35am

Last night's games:Kara Lawson lead the Sun over the Fever in overtime, 88-85. She had 22 points, including the game winner with 5.5 seconds on the clock.New York defeated Atlanta 73-60, and the Dream also lost guard Lindsey Harding, who sustained an ankl...more

Shake up in power rankings
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 19, 2012 at 9:53am

The underdogs are shakin' the shack this week in the WNBA power rankings:1. Minnesota2. Chicago3. Indiana4. Connecticut5. Los Angeles6. San Antonio7. Seattle8. Atlanta9. Washington10. New York11. Tulsa12. PhoenixWestern and Eastern Conference Players of t...more

Tulsa Shock makes some changes
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 19, 2012 at 9:51am

The Shock re-signed guard Amber Holt, after waiving Jene Morris yesterday. They also signed forward/center Courtney Paris, after releasing Lynetta Kizer.Shock notebook.NCAA:Arizona assistant Sue Darling is Northern Arizona's new coach.High school/recruiti...more

Epiphanny Prince will miss up to eight weeks with fractured foot
by They're Playing Basketball
posted June 19, 2012 at 9:47am

From Sky HQ:SKY guard epiphanny prince to miss six to eight weeks with foot injuryCHICAGO, June 18, 2012 – Chicago Sky guard Epiphanny Prince will be sidelined approximately six to eight weeks due to a Jones fracture in her right foot, the team anno...more

Fashion Footwear: NBA Jumps into High Heels
by Pretty Tough
posted June 11, 2012 at 7:23pm

We all know the major sports leagues are trying to court women. Female fans are smart, passionate and guess what? They like to spend money. The National Football League has an assortment of licensed product targeted to gals and a whole section on their w...more

Russell Westbrook's Crazy Collection of Post-Game Shirts
by A Glam Slam
posted May 30, 2012 at 3:19pm

TIME magazine recently took a look at the “Nerd-fashion wave” that has spread across the NBA, with Oklahoma City Thunder forward, Kevin Durant, referenced as the “front man for the geek-chic craze.” The post-game fashions during th...more

Linsanity is Here... To Stay!
by CPS8910
posted February 28, 2012 at 5:26pm

Linsanity is here… I suppose it would be appropriate to address the Linsanity that is running through the basketball world, especially with the New York Knicks.  Jeremy Lin, in case you hadn’t heard has put the game of basketball in t...more

NBA All-Star Weekend Brings Out "Geek Chic" Player Fashions
by A Glam Slam
posted February 28, 2012 at 2:57pm

The fashion world continues to embrace geek-inspired styles and pro ballers are at the forefront of the trend. Players have added a nerdy sensibilty to couture fashions resulting in ensembles that are often described as “geek chic.” ...more

2012 NBA All-Star Sneaker Game
by A Glam Slam
posted February 24, 2012 at 6:20pm

NBA All-Star weekend brings out the league’s best players and their latest footwear fashions. A new crop of All-Star shoe styles are released each year, in celebration of the weekend. Vibrant colorways, bold graphics, intricate details and special e...more

Metta World Peace Gives Fashion Advice to Jeremy Lin
by A Glam Slam
posted February 12, 2012 at 2:08am

In a league where players are known for their off-court style and swag, Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, believes Jeremy Lin is in need of a fashion overhaul. After playing only four games with the Knicks, Lin has become the league’s...more

ADIDAS Unveils 2012 NBA All-Star Game Uniforms
by A Glam Slam
posted February 3, 2012 at 3:10am

No NBA All-Star game would be complete without a new set of uniform and footwear styles. Today adidas unveiled the All-Star uniforms that the game’s top ballers will don in Orlando on February 26th. Designers took full advantage of the site of the 6...more

The WNBA on age difference in eligibility
by They're Playing Basketball
posted January 10, 2012 at 1:44am

Friday I published the player eligibility requirements for both the WNBA and NBA, as provided to me by the respective leagues. I had hoped to receive a response to a question I had about those stipulations before then, but I just obtained that answer this...more

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