By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/25/2011

By: Michael Kaskey-Blomain (KTR Contributor)  It seems that the NBA hasn’t realized it yet, but its once-acclaimed dunk contest is laying on its death bed.  What was once one of the sport’s top spectacles, an indication of everything...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/25/2011

The Griffin Chronicles update. Check out news regarding the Rookie of the Year candidate.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/25/2011

Is the NBA dunk contest fizziling out?
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/21/2011

Spurs are on a roll this season. Will they burn out?
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/21/2011

Jodie Meeks has had an opportunity to shine this year.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/21/2011

Here we go! It's snowing outside and the streets in Philadelphia are cold and blustery. But, inside the Wells Fargo Center when there's a Sixers home game, you can bet the temperature rises. That's right. I'm talking about the hot shooting ability of...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/15/2011

If there was any game so far this season that was truly a let down in my book, it happened Friday night when the Knicks took the floor at the Garden against the Kings. The Knicks came out of the gates after being on the road for four straight with what...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/14/2011

 By: Tom Ward (KTR Contributing Author) In their 33 NBA seasons, since 1977, the Spurs have captured 17 division titles, which gives the Spurs the most division titles in the NBA during that 33-year span.The Lakers are second with 16. During...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/12/2011

"Ben Gordon may be a living symbol of Detroit. He just wants to work, but it gets more frustrating as now McGrady likely will start for Ben." - SamSmithHoops (twitter)Sam Smith is an NBA blogger at Bulls.com and through his recent tweet it shows that...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/12/2011

So I guess it is now safe to say that this week has been rather adjitating, emotionally draining and confusing. With all the talks of 'Melo going to New Jersey in a three team deal involving the Detroit Pistons, Knicks fans including myself have been...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/12/2011

Dan Gilbert needs to make moves or else the Cavs will totally submergeAfter the departure of the King himself, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been an absolute eye soar on the NBA hardwood. Since losing LeBron James, it's like the whole organization is ...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/10/2011

Trade talks between Nets, Nuggets and Pistons almost reach a tipping point?
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/10/2011

Oh where, oh where will Carmelo end up?Of course every twitter account revolving around the NBA and every facebook or major sports publications account is broadcasting the Carmelo Anthony trade drama. This is turning out to be a sequal of, "The Decision,"...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/10/2011

Another "Big" could help NY in their quest to compete in the EastThe New York Knicks went into the Staples Center to face one of the league’s best and defending Champion Lakers Sunday night. The Knicks were riding high on a two game winning streak...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/10/2011

Tonight's Knicks vs. Lakers game proved one thing for New York fans. Size Matters
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/09/2011

Sunday Soup with Brian Gray of Kiss The Rim
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/09/2011

Here's a look at tonight's action, Sunday Jan. 9th
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/09/2011

NBC's NBA SUNDAY THEME!Happy Sunday! Hope everyone is not only enjoying the NBA as we are here at Kiss The Rim, but also the NFL playoffs. It's a great time of year and it's only going to get better. Better I mean in sense of being competitive and being...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/08/2011

 By: Michael Kaskey-Blomain (KTR Contributing Author)Iguodala has been the subject of trade rumorsAs a Sixers fan I’m torn.  Yes the wins are exciting, but does anyone else feel like we’re running in place?  Recent word out...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/08/2011

From a Sixers fan, the recent wins may just be for naught.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/07/2011

Hot! And I mean HOT off the Press!!!Well, it's about 2:00 in the AM and I shouldn't have had that coffee. The mind is in full gear and the content is blowing out my finger tips. So here's a look around the net at the hot off the press stories that deserve...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/07/2011

After two big road losses against lesser talented teams, is Carmelo Anthony thinking about speeding up trade process? Hm....?
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/07/2011

Like the famous words on the new Bud Light commercial say, "here we go!" And that's what we'll do. To get this ball rolling, the Denver Nuggets have had two days in a row they would like to forget. Last night they traveled into Staples Center and lost...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/06/2011

Here's a look at how MKB from Kiss The Rim really feels about the big three down in Miami.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/06/2011

By: Michael Kaskey-Blomain (KTR Contributing Author)  Cheering for the Heat just seems wrong.  I want to hate them.  Watching them struggle is strangely satisfying.  A part of me wants to see LeBron, shrouded in all his smugness, ...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

The Blake Griffin updates from KTR
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

By: Tom Ward (KTR Contributing Author) Okay, after a bit of a layoff I am back. Working on the business end of the spectrum for a while, was I. Now for those who do not know me I am a huge Texas Longhorns fan. When this guy was in college, I wanted...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

The Knicks beat San Antonio at home on Tuesday night. Big win for the bockers moving forward.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

Felton and the Knicks notch big win over SpursThe New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs at the Garden on Tuesday night and played very efficient offense en route to a 128-115 win. Not only did they beat the best team in the NBA, but they rallied...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

Rookie Gordon Hayward has stepped up the last few games and his future looks pretty bright. Here's a look
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 01/05/2011

Okay, here we go! Another rookie that has come on strong as of late and seems to be fitting into a rotation in the league  is a young-gun out of Butler, Gordon Hayward. Hayward can be most remembered for his last second shot attempt effort against...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/31/2010

Here is the Sixers offensive efficiency stats as of late.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/30/2010

By: Michael Kasky-Blomain (KTR Contributing Author)The below graph (courtesy of LibertyBallers.com) shows the Sixers’ offensive efficiency by player.According to LibrertyBallers:Players in the upper right quadrant are high usage, high efficiency...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/28/2010

Favors has coach Avery Johnson calling him out to step it up  It seems lately that DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings and Derrick Favors of the New Jersey Nets have been talked about quite often. The only problem is it's not a positive conversation...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/28/2010

These two prized rookies haven't grasped what it takes to play at the NBA level. One has their coach calling him out to just flat out step it up.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/28/2010

Remember when Detroit was rocking? Championships went through the Motor City. Been a while.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/28/2010

Remember when, the Palace at Auburn Hills used to be the place you saw about twice a week on TNT’s NBA nights? Remember when Conference Championships used to run through the Motor City? The announcer would be yelling out real crazy and unique nicknames...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/27/2010

Let's take a look at tonight's match ups:
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/27/2010

The Sixers have quietly won 12 games and are 12-18. They are creeping back into the mix, especially since beating Denver tonight.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/27/2010

The Philadelphia 76ers have begun to make some noise in the Atlantic Division after starting the season with an array of losses that led many to think the team was going to yet again be in rebuilding mode. Enter: some new talent in the likes of Jodie...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/20/2010

Sasha Vujacic was recently dealt to the Nets. Here's a look to why it will work out for the better.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/20/2010

The Magic, Wizards and Suns all were involved in a three team trade this past weekend. Here's some thoughts
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/20/2010

Vujacic brings Championship experience to New JerseyUnder new reigns this season as Avery Johnson tries to right the once sunken ship, the New Jersey Nets picked up Sasha Vujacic from the Los Angeles Lakers. Vujacic had sort of an up and down six year...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/20/2010

Jason Richardson is on his way to OrlandoAlright, here we go! As many fans already know and if you don't that's good to, but the Orlando Magic recently scooped up Gilbert Arenas from the Wizards in a straight trade for Rashard Lewis. Well, hold the phones...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/18/2010

Some crazy dunks that have gone down so far this year.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/17/2010

Take your pick on these three candidates for dunk of the year. Leave your comments and post your replies.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/17/2010

Antoine Walker makes his return to the hardwood in the D-League. How long until an NBA organization vies for his services?
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/17/2010

Walker does his oh, so famous Shimmy   By: Tom Ward       KTR Contributing AuthorA 6-foot-8 ,224 lbs.,forward out of the University of Kentucky. A 14 year parcel in the NBA. Three time All-Star. Any clue on who...
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/15/2010

The Celtics play the Knicks tonight in an important game at the Garden. Here's a look.
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By KissTheRimHoops @ The Gang Green Blog 12/15/2010

Tonight is the night. The bright lights will be shining and the iconic stars will be lining the court side seats to watch a pivotal Eastern Conference match up tonight at Madison Square Garden. The Boston Celtics make the trip to Manhattan to try to ...
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