Tim Kitzrow believes that a copied article, found in the cafeteria at the headquarters of Midway Games Inc. about a year after NBA Jam was released, it was a prank. It says the basketball arcade game, one of Midway’s products, brought in $1 billion (with a B) in revenue in the first quarter of its… Continue reading NBA Jam, a classic arcade game with an iconic sound, is still ‘burning’ 30 years later
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NBA rules affect the Warriors’ starting lineup decision
Shall we have drama? I hope not. By means of Brady Klopfer on September 14, 2023 8:05 pm When the Golden State Warriors made a surprising trade for Chris Paul, one of the first questions was, Who will start? It’s hard to imagine the team moving away from its standard starting quintet of Steph Curry,… Continue reading NBA rules affect the Warriors’ starting lineup decision
Warriors host Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kent Bazemore for workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Former Warriors Juan Toscano-Anderson and Kent Bazemore participated in the same workout recently at the team’s training facility inside the Chase Center, sources confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area on Wednesday. Toscano-Anderson, an Oakland native, signed his first guaranteed NBA contract as a member of the Warriors in May of 2021. He was last with… Continue reading Warriors host Juan Toscano-Anderson, Kent Bazemore for workout – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Warriors serve up intriguing option after signing Javale McGee-Kings – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
JaVale McGee reportedly turned down a reunion with the Warriors to join coach Mike Brown instead and sign a one-year contract to join the Sacramento Kings earlier this month. McGee’s decision also created a domino effect in Sacramento, and the Warriors could benefit from their former fan-favorite siding with their Northern California rivals. The Kings… Continue reading Warriors serve up intriguing option after signing Javale McGee-Kings – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Betting on a better version of Warriors’ Steve Kerr after World Cup experience – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Steve Kerr was a great coach when he came to the Warriors in 2014 and soon became a great coach. He is one of three who reached six NBA Finals and won four championships in his first eight seasons. It would be wrong, however, to believe that Kerr’s impeccable credentials indicate that his learning curve… Continue reading Betting on a better version of Warriors’ Steve Kerr after World Cup experience – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
2 way-too-early trades to be completed in the 2023-24 NBA season
This time last year, it was hard to imagine how the Los Angeles Lakers would recover from their disastrous trade for Russell Westbrook in 2021. But they managed to overcome that adversity with flying colors. Today, the Lakers, still led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have solid depth at every… Continue reading 2 way-too-early trades to be completed in the 2023-24 NBA season
Sacramento Kings Announce Roster Moves
The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has signed guard Jordan Ford. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, the team announced today that Nerlens Noel and Neemias Queta have been waived. Last season, Ford averaged 14.7 points (50.1 FG%, 40.4 3pt%, 80.6 FT%), 2.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists… Continue reading Sacramento Kings Announce Roster Moves
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to work out in the NBA soon
For years, Milwaukee Bucks fans have urged Giannis Antetokounmpo to work out with NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon. Well, that day may finally be here. In an episode of the 48 Minutes podcast, Antetokounmpo revealed that he plans to travel to Houston to exercise with Olajuwon before the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. As expected,… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to work out in the NBA soon
Eastern Notes: Thompson, Petrusev, Sixers’ Camp, Jovic
September 11, 2023 at 10:02 pm CST by Dana Gauruder the Pistons have veteran options at small forward in Bojan Bogdanovic and Joe Harris. However, Athletic James Edwards III believe in lottery picks Ausar Thompson can jump right into the starting lineup. Thompson looks like the best defensive option at the position and GM Troy… Continue reading Eastern Notes: Thompson, Petrusev, Sixers’ Camp, Jovic
Paul George of the Clippers lost as the best NBA 2K player in the NBA, said Ronnie 2K
Everyone knows that NBA players are very competitive on the court, but it can get even worse when players hit their PlayStations or X-Boxes to play NBA 2K. Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is an avid gamer, and has become one of the best players in the league over the years, according to Ronnie… Continue reading Paul George of the Clippers lost as the best NBA 2K player in the NBA, said Ronnie 2K