All LeBron James has done so far this year is win the NBA's MVP award for the third time, an NBA Finals MVP trophy to go along with that one, his elusive first championship and a second Olympic gold medal.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Wade: London part of 'amazing run' for LeBron
All LeBron James has done so far this year is win the NBA's MVP award for the third time, an NBA Finals MVP trophy to go along with that one, his elusive first championship and a second Olympic gold medal.
Jeter says Skip Bayless 'should be tested'
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter responded to Skip Bayless' comments insinuating that the 38-year old was using performance enhancing drugs. ...
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/JzHNRxUEXjk/1
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Report: Urlacher had Kobe's knee procedure
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher reportedly underwent a knee procedure in Europe, which has not been approved in the U.S. by the FDA.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/fGuAJK-w2jg/1
NBA Rooks: Bradley Beal
NBA Rooks takes a look at Wizards rookie Bradley Beal, who has been preparing for his entrance into the NBA since he was a young boy.
Source: http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2012/08/21/20120821_rooks_beal.nba/index.html
LeBron says he would like to play in '16 Olympics
AKRON, Ohio (AP) LeBron James wants to step inside the Olympic rings a fourth time.
Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/nba/08/19/lebron-olympics.ap/index.html?xid=si_nba
Jeremy Lin: Projecting Houston Rockets' PG's Season Averages in 2012-13
Houston Rockets' point guard Jeremy Lin brought New York to its collective feet last season, but what does he have in store for 2012-13?
Of course no one knows for sure what the future holds for Lin and the Rockets, but why not make some projections based on what we have seen already?
Here I will attempt to project Lin's scoring, assist and shooting numbers for this upcoming season (as a point guard Lin's presence in the rebounding department can be considered irrelevant).
Let's begin.
Scoring
Lin averaged 14.6 points per game in 2011-12 with the Knicks, but only played in 35 games total. He also averaged just under 27 minutes per game for the season, which leads me to believe that he will score more with more court time in Houston.
2012-13 Projection: 16.2 PPG
Kevin Martin led the Rockets in scoring last season, averaging 17.1 points per game. Considering that there is no Carmelo Anthony or Amar'e Stoudemire in Houston, I would not be surprised if the man dominating the ball, Lin, led the team in scoring. Based on my 2012-13 projection, he will wind up leading the team, averaging just over 16 points per night.
Assists
Lin averaged 6.2 assists per game last season, but will have fewer stars to finish off his passes for points in Houston. As already mentioned, the Rockets lack the star power that the Knicks possess, and that will make assists harder to come by for Lin.
2012-13 Projection: 5.5 APG
With very little scoring options outside of Kevin Martin, Lin will take it upon himself to look to score more often this coming season with the Rockets. He'll still make passes and pick up assists of course, but at a much lower rate with a starless squad.
Shooting
Lin wasn't terrible shooting from the field or the free-throw line in 2011-12 with the Knicks, but he could have been a lot better in my estimation. He shot 44.6 percent from the field, shooting 5-of-11 from the field on the average night. However, Lin struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32 percent of his long-range shots.
2012-13 Projection: 43.5 FG%, 34.0 3P% and 77.5 FT%
I expect Lin to be better from three-point distance with the Rockets this season as he is still improving on his range. On the other hand, I believe Lin will experience dips in his field goal and free-throw shooting. Although nothing major compared to his 2011-12 numbers, the drops will still be noticeable.
When the 2012-13 NBA season is all said and done, Lin will have had a decent year with the Houston Rockets. That's not to say that it will be worthy of $25 million or even be enough to lead Houston to the postseason. Still, Lin will be one of the league's better scoring point guards and a player on the upswing of his NBA career.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Missy Franklin takes photo of Olympic tattoo
Missy Franklin followed up on her pre-Olympic promise and got a tattoo of the Olympic rings.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/wCYKKzG9kCg/1
Bayless: White fans will root for white QB
When discussing the Redskins' quarterback competition, Skip Bayless says "it's just human nature if you're white to root for the white guy."
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/a_o0qI0xsEs/1
Seau autopsy finds sleep-aid, no drugs of abuse
Friend and family told USA TODAY Sports in days after former NFL star's suicide that he didn't always use medication as directed.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/DTUSXJ43mi4/1
Monday, August 20, 2012
LeBron James and the 10 Greatest Small Forwards in NBA History
The London 2012 Olympics emphasized the rise of small forwards the NBA has seen in the last decade. LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony all played huge roles for Team USA and reminded the world how dominant small forwards can be.
To put what we recently saw in perspective, here is a list of the 10 greatest small forwards in NBA history. These rankings are based on an objective points system that accounts for offensive prowess, defensive prowess, team success and longevity.
Roger Clemens headed back to the mound
Roger Clemens, fresh off his acquittal on federal charges he lied to Congress, has signed a contract with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters.
Source: http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSports-TopStories/~3/CE89sOmve9E/1
Bogut encouraged by progress after ankle surgery
Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut fully expects to be in the lineup for the season opener on Oct. 31 at Phoenix after undergoing surgery this year on his troublesome ankle.
Source: http://www.nba.com/2012/news/08/20/bogut-encouraged-after-ankle-surgery.ap/index.html?rss=true
Sunday, August 19, 2012
7 Current Under-the-Radar Names Who Will Be Next Big NBA Stars
When judging talent in the NBA, it's important to look at more than just the average statistics.
For example, mystery player A averaged 7.6 points and 1.3 assists per game his rookie season. He only started six games total and saw the court an average of 15.5 minutes per game.
On the outside, few would have ever predicted this player to be a star.
However, this is just what he turned out to be. This mystery player is none other than Kobe Bryant, a former under-the-radar name that quickly became one of the most recognized figures in all of sports.
While there may not be another Kobe hidden on an NBA roster right now, there are plenty of names the casual basketball fan would not recognize that could very well turn into stars with the right opportunity.
Here are seven lesser known NBA players just waiting to break out.
Bulls' Rose: '2 or 3 weeks' ahead of schedule
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose is back on a basketball court as he rehabs from ACL surgery, and Rose said his recovery is two or three weeks ahead of schedule.
Warriors, Curry take stock of respective futures after pre-camp workout
The training camp essentially started Wednesday, a little less than seven weeks before real training camps open.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
CSN: Extra push helps Rose in ACL recovery
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