Dallas Braces For Influx Of Prostitutes
I come across a lot of stories each day, and some just grab your attention more than others. Take for instance, this gem from The Dallas Morning News: “Dallas police preparing for influx of prostitutes...
View ArticleFirst Look: ADIDAS AND THE NBA UNVEIL 2013 NBA ALL-STAR UNIFORMS
This morning adidas officially unveiled the uniforms and apparel for the 62nd NBA All-Star Game to be held this February in Houston. The uniforms are full of design notes and inspiration drawn the host...
View Article2013 NBA All-Star Game Winners and Losers
The 62nd annual NBA All-Star game concluded Sunday night with a fairly well-played contest ending with a Western Conference win 143-138 over the Eastern Conference. The game itself is more of a show...
View ArticleChris Paul and Tony Parker Take Turns Embarrassing Chris Bosh in NBA All-Star...
Chris Bosh did not have the best of performances at last night’s NBA All-Star Game in Houston. The details of his misery are detailed by Dime HERE and HERE, but in case you didn’t see the game, you...
View ArticleExclusive Look: The Sneakers and Gear In the NBA All-Star Locker Room
Here’s a nice exclusive for our Dime readers: We got our hands on a bunch of exclusive photos taken inside the players locker rooms before NBA All-Star practice this past Saturday in Houston. Check out...
View ArticleWe Got Next: Portland Trail Blazers Submit Bid to Host Future All-Star Game
The Portland Trail Blazers have never hosted All-Star Weekend. In fact, they’re one of only a handful of current NBA cities yet to host the annual event. That’s a shame because, as any frothy-mouthed...
View ArticleNBA All-Stars Had Some Incredible Lip-Sync Performances Over The Weekend
Sing it 🎤 pic.twitter.com/G7oWcgjusT — Julie Phayer (@juliephayer) February 15, 2016 Part of the NBA All-Star Game‘s entertainment — i.e. the in-between moments when you have to fill some time —...
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The NBA All-Star Game Isn’t Real Basketball, But Maybe It Doesn’t Need To Be
Getty Image TORONTO — The 2016 NBA All-Star Game was all about Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend played in his 18th and last contest on Sunday night, and numerous pre-tip ceremonies – videos,...
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This Video Mashes Together The Two Best Dunk Contests Of All-Time: 1988 And 2016
DIME’s own Jack Winter opined that Saturday’s NBA Dunk Contest was the best ever. Between Aaron Gordon and eventual winner Zach LaVine, the final round was certainly one for the ages. Though we tend...
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DeMarcus Cousins Thinks People Are Intimidated By Him Because He’s Ugly
Getty Image DeMarcus Cousins is having an absolute monster season for the Sacramento Kings. Boogie has established himself as maybe the best big man in basketball this year, averaging a 26.8 points and...
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Kobe Bryant Got The Perfect ‘Chill’ Gift From Dwyane Wade During All-Star...
Getty Image All-Star weekend in Toronto was mostly a farewell party for Kobe Bryant. There were hugs, fans at Air Canada Centre chanting his name and when no one was looking, an exclusive party thrown...
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How NBA All-Star Weekend Got Gregg Popovich And Kawhi Leonard To Sorta Smile
The Spurs almost never smile. Pursed lips are just who they are (and we love them even more because of it — a lot stuff just isn’t as funny as the internet makes it seem). Every now and then Tim...
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Zach LaVine Allegedly Had A Double Between-The-Legs Jam He Didn’t Use In The...
Zach LaVine survived multiple dunk-offs against Aaron Gordon last Saturday night to win his second consecutive Dunk Contest. After consecutive 50s for both dunkers in the final round, they kept upping...
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‘The NBA Is This Great Canvas’: Rachel Nichols Explains What Makes Her New...
USA TODAY Sports TORONTO – It’s impossible for Rachel Nichols to hide her excitement these days. And who’d want her to? She’s back home on ESPN after a three-year stint at CNN and Turner Sports, and...
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The ‘It Me’ Podcast: Does Kristen Ledlow Think Anyone Actually Got Better At...
Getty Image NBA All-Star Weekend and the trade deadline have come and gone, but the memories will stay with us forever. And so, apparently, will this head cold after walking around in the cold, frigid...
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How The Nike Training Session In Toronto Almost Killed One Of Us Once Again
@jacbeale and @jaynumberfive TORONTO — We both had trouble squatting down on the toilet later in the day. It was those damn medicine balls. They worked muscles we hadn’t ever seemed to use — except...
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Kobe’s Kicks Always Have An ‘Inspirational Story,’ And One Of Nike’s...
NIKE TORONTO – A group of kids crowd around a glass case housing a few different shoes at the NIKEiD Lounge on Richmond Street. The host for today holds one up and asks “now which one is this?” and a...
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Chauncey Billups Didn’t Believe In Mediocrity As A Player, And Won’t As An...
Getty Image TORONTO – Chauncey Billups is used to being a presence at All-Star Weekend, but this one is different. The five-time representative won’t be playing in the Sunday showcase, but he will...
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N.C.’s Governor Used His State’s Anti-LGBT Law To Throw Shade On Georgia’s...
Getty Image After North Carolina passed HB2, a law that prevents transgender individuals from using the bathroom of the gender with which they identify (as well as unilaterally preventing...
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U.S. Senators Are Now Asking The NBA To Move The All-Star Game Out Of Charlotte
Getty Image In response to North Carolina passing a bill that barred local municipalities from establishing anti-discrimination laws, the NBA issued a minor threat to move next year’s All-Star Game...
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