Posted by Ben GolliverIt takes a brave man to play center for the Portland Trail Blazers, and no one ever accused Joel Przybilla of being weak-hearted.Przybilla, an unrestricted free agent center, has reportedly agreed to sign a 1-year contract with th
Reports: Blazers to sign C Joel Przybilla
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Jeremy Evans replacing Shumpert in dunk contest
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Posted by Royce YoungIt’s no secret that this year’s dunk contest field is a bit lackluster. That’s not to say it won’t be good, but when the four names were announced — Derrick Williams, Chase Budinger, Paul George and Iman Shumpert — there wasn’t e
Charles Oakley calls out Garnett, Barkley
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Charles Oakley called out KG and Charles Barkley over their behavior on Jime Rome’s show. (Getty Images) By Matt Moore Charles Oakley has opinions. And he will tell you them. And you will listen. Or he will destroy you. And now the former Knick has t
Rajon Rondo named East All-Star replacement
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Rajon Rondo is headed to Orlando. (Getty Images) Posted by Ben GolliverBoston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been named as an injury replacement for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, according to the Boston Globe and Celtics Radio. The NBA con
LeBron says he’ll guard Lin some Thursday
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Posted by Royce YoungThursday could be the ultimate test for Jeremy Lin. Not because his Knicks will be taking on Miami Heat. But individually, because LeBron James, one of the best on-ball defenders in the game, says he’ll likely guard Lin some. "
Reports: Rondo named East All-Star replacement
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Rajon Rondo is headed to Orlando. (Getty Images) Posted by Ben GolliverBoston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been named as an injury replacement for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, according to the Boston Globe and Celtics Radio. Rondo will
Is Anthony Davis the No. 1 pick? Yes. Very Yes.
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Anthony Davis is the No.1 prospect by most evaluators, including CBSSports.com’s Jeff Goodman. (Getty Images) By Matt Moore To start you off, Jeff Goodman and I sat down to talk about the college season through the lens of th NBA draft. We talk about
Midseason Report Team Grades: Cream rising
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Familiar faces are back on the top at the halfway point of the season. (Getty Images) With 30+ games under everyone’s belt, there’s been sufficient time for NBA’s thirty teams to adjust to the breakneck lockout-shortened season. The midterm results? Th
LeBron James and a question of taste
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
LeBron James likes his steak cut and dry. Can he really be the alpha-dog? (Getty Images) By Matt Moore On Tuesday, the blog Cleveland Frowns posted an interview with a server at XO, a Cleveland steakhouse regarding LeBron James. It described his eating
Team USA’s uniforms revealed
Source: Eye on Basketball : CBSSports.com Blogs,Date: 2/22 2012
Posted by Royce YoungNike unveiled Team USA’s newest uniform design this week, which includes a revamped "USA" design. And it’s, uh, different. Is it just me or does that "S" look like the kind we all used to draw in middle school?