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The Golden State Warriors failed to make the playoffs after a 36 wins and 46 losses 2010-11 NBA season. As a result, Keith Smart was relieved of his head coaching duties last April 27, 2011. On June 6, former NBA player Mark Jackson was named as the Warriors’ new head coach. He will handle a [...]
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Northwest Division title last season after finishing with a record of 55 wins and 27 losses. In the playoffs, they won over the Denver Nuggets in the first round, then defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference semifinals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the conference finals.
The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the Pacific Division title last season after finishing with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses. In the playoffs, they won over the New Orleans Hornets in the first round but lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals.
After finishing with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses last season, the Dallas Mavericks went strong in the postseason as they won the franchise’s first NBA Championship trophy. In the playoffs, they won over the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round, then swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, [...]
The Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title last season after finishing with a record of 56 wins and 26 losses. In the playoffs, they swept the first round but lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The 2011 NBA Lockout is finally over and the 2011-12 NBA Regular Season is set to begin on December 25, 2011. Among the basketball games set to happen on Christmas Day is the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. Last season, Kobe Bryant failed to win his 6th NBA Championship ring [...]
When the 2011 NBA Lockout finally officially ended last week, players movement started rolling as the 2011 NBA free agents test the market and seek for a new playing contract. This year’s crop of free agents is led by talented big men.
The 2011 NBA Lockout that began last July 1 finally ended when the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified last December 8. Since then, trade talks involving some NBA stars stars circulated and players movement is active as some of the 2011 free agents found new teams while others stayed with their current club. Among [...]
