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Golden State Warriors dominate Orlando Magic
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Golden State Warriors dominate Orlando Magic

By Zach Oliver • January 01, 2014

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . After two of their better performances of the season, the Orlando Magic welcomed the Golden State Warriors to town to cap off a six-game home stand. The result was...

Sacramento Kings ring in the New Year with win over Houston Rockets
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Sacramento Kings ring in the New Year with win over Houston Rockets

By Steven Covella • January 01, 2014

DeMarcus Cousins knows how to ring in the New Year. His play on both ends of the floor at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s game, propelled the Sacramento Kings to a 110-106 win over the...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Brenda
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Brenda

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Just as beautiful as the black, the adidas D Rose 4.5 has also debuted in light scarlet -- most likely to honor Derrick Rose's mother, Brenda. It's a brilliant shoe that sparkles and shines and...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Grey
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Grey

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Unlike other recently debuted versions, the adidas D Rose 4.5 in grey is very revealing in its visual details, particularly in its lines upon the upper. There's a great mix of strange and beautiful going...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: Back In Black
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: Back In Black

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

With all of the hubbub about Derrick Rose missing time , it's a wonder that anyone had thought about a second-series D. Rose shoe -- but that's what adidas is for. Adidas debuted the D...

The adidas D Rose 4.5: The Blueprints
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The adidas D Rose 4.5: The Blueprints

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

If you haven't seen, you'll see soon -- the adidas D Rose 4.5 has debuted and it's simply a work of art. It's unfortunate that Derrick Rose won't again be playing in another signature shoe,...

Nike debuts the Nerf-inspired KD VI 'Cool Grey'
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Nike debuts the Nerf-inspired KD VI 'Cool Grey'

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Just about every kid that loved basketball had a Nerf door hoop. You know you had one, t0o -- the cardboard graphic-printed backboard with the neon plastic rim and foam ball that you shot with...

Dallas Mavericks use way-back machine in topping Minnesota Timberwolves
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Dallas Mavericks use way-back machine in topping Minnesota Timberwolves

By Damian Schaab • December 31, 2013

Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr Shawn Marion, the artist formerly known as the Matrix, scored 32 points on 14-of-19 shooting in helping the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday...

BMF Exclusive: 'The Backpack Baller' (Part 2 Interview)
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BMF Exclusive: 'The Backpack Baller' (Part 2 Interview)

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

Recently, we at Baller Mind Frame gave you a BMF Exclusive look at one of the more intriguing books about one of the game's best players today and already in the sport's history, Kevin Durant....

BMF Training: Nike Flyknit Air Max
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BMF Training: Nike Flyknit Air Max

By Sandy Dover • December 31, 2013

The Nike Air Max running series has a long history with basketball. A key part of the big running movement of the late 1980s with Nike, the Air Max technology was integrated seamlessly into the...