Hooped Up

Michael Clarke Duncan is a huge man who could probably crush a Walnut with his eye lash and he’s a Clippers fan which means dude has a lot of heart — a lot. During the Bucks vs. Clippers telecast, Mark Jackson decided to share the “dine-n-dash” tale of his good buddy MCD who happened to be sitting courtside about two seats down from Jackson. Read More »

Want to meet Michael Beasley? Need some new kicks? Well I’m about to kick-start your already good Miami Friday.

Today adidas is putting Beasley to work as a Champs Sports employee at Aventura Mall in Miami to get fans amped up about the new, Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports.

That’s right, Supercool Beas is gonna trade in his Miami HEAT duds for a Champs uniform to be your personal shopper, work the register, heck — maybe he’ll even upsell you some insoles too and everybody’s invited to come out. Read More »

The Miami Heat take serious pride in their game intros at American Airlines Arena and they kicked up the “Heat” a notch for their Noche Latina games.

During the off-season, 1800 Tequila joined forces with the Los Angeles Lakers in a multi-million dollar deal that includes ad placement at the Staples Center in L.A. and various promotions.

I guess since that time, their booze has been flying off the shelves (insert Ron Artest jokes here) because to celebrate their smooth tasting sponsorship union with the Lakers.

A special edition bottle of 1800 Tequila Silver has been created in limited quantities in Lakers gold and purple that comes with a championship ring — okay fine, that last part I just made up. Read More »

adidas and Eastbay have partnered to host a live online chat with Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard on Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. ET. Fans will have the opportunity to ask the NBA All-Star questions and view his live responses via video at eastbay.com/adidas.

Peep it out and don’t let him block your shot!

Baron Davis is the illest don dada you’ve ever met and Cash Warren’s best friend. He also has a beard that demands respect and he’s willing to help you hide your weak chin for the small fee of $5000 USD $29.99 USD (thanks Kate) to buy “Booms Beard” endorsed by Deron Williams and another guy named Baron Davis.

But wait, there’s more.

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The same night 6 and freakin’ 52 New Jersey beat Boston 104-96 in TD Gardens, which is news all on its own. “Access Hollywood” honey Maria Menounos teamed up with Celtics legend and broadcaster Tommy Heinsohn to do the play-by-play as part of her upcoming series  “Maria’s Madcap Adventures”.

However, I say “Access” drops that show and in favor of a new one based on Tommy Heinsohn being an announcing mack because somehow he gets Maria Menounos to give him a kiss at the end of the broadcast.

Tommy Points, indeed!

Toronto mascot Raptor Raptorson gets his eat on with a lean cheerleader high in vitamin A, vitamin D and cheer spirit.

If you think you’ll see anything funnier than a Latrell Sprewell fan autograph rejection letter on Golden State Warriors letterhead today. Let me know where you work, because I want to send in a resume to be surrounded with atmosphere like that.

H/N Rocking The Suburbs

Face it, your seats aren’t that great for the All-Star game and you were unhappily ready to see tiny blue and red dots that represented your favorite players and thats it. Well, that was until now because I’ll tell you how you can meet Derrick Rose, Tim Duncan and Dwight Howard in person and get their autographs this weekend in Dallas for FREE.

Howard and Duncan will sign autographs at The Parks at Arlington Mall on February 13 – Howard at Foot Locker from 2-3pm and Duncan at JCPenney from 3-4pm. Rose will appear at Foot Locker inside Galleria Mall on February 14 from noon-1pm.

Get there early to secure a place in line, address details below.

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