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Jordan Hamilton Ejected for Not Punching Steven Adams
In recent years, the NBA has turned into something of a Big Brother mind controlling organization – to think about something illegal is pretty much like doing it. Jordan Hamilton got ejected for simply thinking to punch Steven Adams after bumping in to him. Not actually going through with it didn’t stop the officials from chucking him out of the game, which means he’ll also be punished by the league itself.
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NBA Rumors – Los Angeles Lakers Trying to Trade Pau Gasol
The Los Angeles Lakers still haven’t decided if they’re sorta tanking or actually giving it all to make the playoffs in the tough West. What’s becoming quite clear is Pau Gasol getting closer and closer to being traded, as his expiring deal might help the Lakers find some pieces they’re actually willing to keep for more than one season.
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NBA Rumors – Houston Rockets Trading Omer Asik to Boston Celtics
It’s quite hard to see how the Houston Rockets don’t trade Omer Asik considering everything that’s gone down with him over the offseason and now, with the Philadelphia 76ers and even the Boston Celtics looking like very likely destinations to deal with.
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NBA Rumors – Boston Celtics Trading Rajon Rondo to Sacramento Kings
One thing that simply won’t go away is Rajon Rondo being on the trading block, no matter how many times the Boston Celtics deny it. The latest one suggest they’d be willing to send him to the Sacramento Kings, looking for a pass-happy point guard, and willing to part ways with Isiah Thomas, Ben McLemore, Marcus Thornton, Jason Thompson and some draft picks.
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Los Angeles Clippers – Making the Most of Tony Parker Getting Injured
It’s hard to think the San Antonio Spurs are actually overly concerned about getting beaten by 23 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. Tony Parker limping off into the locker room before the fourth quarter seems to be something they’re a bit more worried about.
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Miami Heat – LeBron James Doesn’t Need a Headband
One day LeBron James will stop playing with that headband, and the Miami Heat will be unbeatable. It happened again in the 117-94 win over the Utah Jazz, as things went quite tough before he made the appearance change, somehow beginning to cruise on the road to a very easy victory while being as efficient and accurate as possible despite playing on one bad ankle.
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It’s Easy Playing (And Winning) Against This Version of Kobe Bryant
Until Kobe Bryant came back from his injury, the Los Angeles Lakers had a decent thing going for them. They were 10-9, playing some fun to watch basketball, and looking a lot better than anyone expected from them. His return, plus the dissolving relationship between Mike D’Antoni and Pau Gasol is leading the team in the wrong direction.
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Josh Smith On Those Rare Nights When Everything Works
No one is going to convince Josh Smith that he isn’t a jump shooter and that it’s better for him and his team to stick with close range shots. However, when it works, it’s a thing of beauty, and the Detroit Pistons can actually beat anyone, handing the Indiana Pacers their first home loss of the season with Smith leading the way.
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Houston Rockets – Jeremy Lin is as Important as James Harden
It’s been a bad December so far for the Houston Rockets, who have lost four of their last seven, including 106-91 to the Sacramento Kings. Jeremy Lin not being part of the game due to sudden back spasms, contrary to those who think trading him might be good for the team, didn’t help one bit, as things got worse later on with James Harden tweaking his ankle.
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Phoenix Suns – Eric Bledsoe & Goran Dragic Keep Putting on Shows
Maybe it’s still too soon to declare the Phoenix Suns as “for real” and out of the tanking category, because things might change later on, but right now they’re not just winning. They happen to be one of the best shows in the NBA, mostly thanks to their dual point guard backcourt of Eric Bledsoe and Goran Dragic, leading the team to a 106-102 win over the Golden State Warriors.