Zach Mink
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Diehard Bulls/NBA fan, former sports editor of The Maneater, junior at the Missouri School of Journalism.
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Video: JaVale McGee putback slam for the win
As far as first impressions go, JaVale McGee certainly made his presence felt. The newly acquired center impressed in his first game with the Denver Nuggets, finishing an emphatic tip-slam off a missed free throw from Aaron Afflalo with five seconds remaining to give his new team the 116-115 victory. McGee ended with 15 points, [...]
TweetJeff Foster retires after 13 seasons with Indiana Pacers
Forward Jeff Foster has retired from the NBA after 13 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, the team announced Wednesday. Foster has been out for most of the season with back problems. From NBA.com: “It’s with deep regret that I have to conclude my basketball career,” said Foster. [...]
TweetAndray Blatche shut down for poor conditioning
Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche has been shut down for the foreseeable future until his conditioning improves, according to a report from the Washington Post. The 6-11 big man has been ineffective in limited minutes since returning from a calf injury, and coach Randy Wittman made the decision after Sunday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Blatche [...]
TweetWilson Chandler re-signs with Denver Nuggets
Wilson Chandler has finally come to terms with the Denver Nuggets, according to a report from The Denver Post. Chandler spent the first half of the season overseas with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions due to concerns stemming from the NBA lockout, but did not participate in the Chinese Basketball Association playoffs. Chandler was traded to the [...]
TweetGreg Oden puts Portland home up for sale
Former No.1 pick Greg Oden is putting his Portland home up for sale, according to a report from Chris Haynes at CSNNW.com. The decision signals an end to a tumultuous four-year stretch with the Trailblazers for the oft-injured center, who is currently out for the season after undergoing his fifth knee surgery in his NBA [...]
TweetReport: Magic offer Dwight Howard ability to fire Van Gundy, Smith
The Dwight Howard saga has just gotten more ridiculous, if that’s possible. According to a report from ESPN, in an effort to please the All-Star center the Orlando Magic will allow him to determine the fate of head coach Stan Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith, pending him resigning with the team. The amount of [...]
TweetDerrick Rose fined $25K for criticism of officials
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was slapped with a $25,0000 fine for his criticism of the officials following Monday’s victory over the New York Knicks. The harsh words were uncharacteristic of Rose, who has been praised for his quiet, humble leadership qualities. The reigning MVP had 32 points on 12-29 shooting and 6-9 from the charity [...]
TweetWilson Chandler to sign with Denver?
After spending the first half of the 2011-12 NBA season in China with the Zhejiang Lions, Wilson Chandler may be finally making his return to the NBA. After much speculation over whether Chandler would resign with the Nuggets or sit out the season to test free agency, his agent Chris Luchey sent out a revealing [...]
TweetRicky Rubio lost for season with torn ACL
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Ricky Rubio has been lost for the season with a torn ACL following a collision with Kobe Bryant in a loss to the Lakers on Friday. An MRI confirmed the tear on Saturday. Rubio was a spark-plug for the new look Timberwolves, pairing up with Kevin Love to lead the team [...]
TweetDavid Stern on Cleveland Owner Dan Gilbert: “You’ve got to love him”
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is quite the character. From his now infamous comic sans letter bashing LeBron James to his email pleading with NBA commissioner David Stern to block the Chris Paul to L.A. trade, Gilbert has made a fool of himself in the media his fair share of times over the last few [...]
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