Tag archive: NBA

According to unofficial tracking conducted by Google+ watcher and Ancestry.com founder Paul Allen, the upstart social network is rapidly gaining new users and recently passed 62 million users as of December 25. He also estimates that approximately 625,000 people are signing up for Google+ each day and the network will likely break through 100 million users by late February 2012. Assuming that the current rate of growth continues over the next… Read More

Micky Arison, the owner of the Miami Heat, got a nasty surprise on Monday from officials at the NBA. Arison was hit with a half million dollar fine for using his Twitter account to respond to fans about the lockout. Arison, also the CEO of the Carnival cruise line, has about 25,000 followers and the account has been verified by Twitter. The tweets that caught the attention of NBA officials occurred on Friday when Arison fired off a series of… Read More

NBA 2K12 is already a ridiculously packed game, filled with deep and ever-changing game modes that you can play for months without getting bored. Adding a whole new gameplay mode with a different look and feel is almost unfair to other sports games. One of, if not the, best sports games of the year is not done yet. And with the NBA Lockout remaining…well, locked, the more basketball content the better, even if it is digital and not live action.… Read More

I don't really play too many basketball video games, and I haven't since the days of One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird on the Commodore 64. That's exactly why I jumped at the chance to preview 2K Sports' NBA 2K12 and its NBA's Greatest mode earlier this week. NBA's Greatest capitalizes on the success of NBA 2K11′s Jordan Challenge, in which players got to re-create 10 of the NBA star's milestone… Read More

Los Angeles Clippers’ star rookie, Blake Griffin, really wants into the game RAGE. Sure, the video below, in which he tries new and various ways to attract the attention of RAGE’s developer id is staged, but sometimes in the pursuit of a funny viral video you must be prepared to accept a certain amount of willing suspension of disbelief. So with that in mind, it’s funny how Griffin wants into the game, what with the tiger and suction cups and… Read More

As more streaming content providers step up their content with a wider range of offerings, Google's YouTube must adapt. The Internet's top source for user-generated video content simply can't match the appeal of services like Netflix Watch Instantly, Hulu Plus and now Amazon Instant Video with their Hollywood blockbuster and popular TV series'. Instead of competing with the aforementioned providers, Google is targeting… Read More

It's that time of the year again, NBA is upon us. With tip off starting this week and a particularly controversial off season, devoted basketball fans need to stay updated as much as possible. What better way than with the mobile app? Here's a quick rundown of some of the most user-friendly (and free) ones out there and what you can expect from each. NBA Game TimeFree Originally, I was most excited by this app, so I expected a lot.… Read More

Kobe Bryant may soon be jumping directly out on the TV and into your living room (insert joke here), when ESPN begins to air live NBA games in 3D. The schedule of games that will broadcast was released today. ESPN has announced that the first NBA game will feature the New York Knicks against the Miami Heat, live from Madison Square Garden on December 17. The next game to air in 3D will be after the New Year, on January 14, when the Portland… Read More

I don’t typically begin a review by discussing my personal biases, but in this case I think it is important to frame the man-crush I have for NBA2K11. I have never been a fan of basketball video games, but I really, really wanted to be. I love basketball. I went to the University of Kansas, where basketball is a religion, and figures like James Naismith are legends that have streets named after them. I have played several basketball games… Read More

The 2010 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and if you have an iPhone there are plenty of ways to follow the action when you're on the move. Check out these apps so you never miss a minute of sweet playoff action. NBA Game Time 2009-10$2.99 This official NBA app offers live scores, stats and standings for every game, but what sets it apart is its streaming of live game radio broadcasts for both home and away teams. It also provides video… Read More

I freely admit I do not watch basketball but for fans of the game, these shoes could be for you. From what I've been able to find (aka by googling), Adidas is releasing six limited edition shoes celebrating six basketball franchises. According to the news floating around, the shoes are a mixture of fabric and basketball-textured leather. It certainly beats a giant foam finger.

Video games and sports have always seemed like a match made in heaven, and game publisher Midway continues to mine the depths of sports gaming as the NBA playoffs enter full swing, announcing it has shipped NBA Ballers: Chosen One for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game packaging features Dwight Howard of the Orlando Heat and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks on the packaging, and music from artists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Usher, Busta… Read More

Electronic Arts announced Washington Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas is set to grace the cover of the upcoming gaming title NBA Live 08. It was also mentioned the franchise title will be making its debut on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii for the first time. Arenas finished the 2006-07 regular season averaging 28.4 points and 6.0 assists per game. Arenas was the first player from the 2001 draft class to be named to the All-Star team in… Read More

Online video phenom YouTube has finalized two new deals which bring legitimate content into the sites offerings, including original content from the National Basketball Association and music offerings from Wind-Up Records. The NBA deal is highlighted by the launch of a new “Post Up the NBA” channel in YouTube, which invites basketball fans around the world to submit video clips of their best hoops moves on the service; the… Read More

It's well known in the gaming industry that when you launch a new console you have to have a fleet of sports games to go along with it. Titles like Madden or the 2K series have massive followings; without their presence no console will be a success. The 360 had a full lineup from both EA and 2K Sports available at or soon after its launch, but for whatever reason none of the games really felt ready. 2K is now showing off their section… Read More