Sick Shot: Kobe Bryant’s Game-Winner Vs The Heat

The bank is always open.

Double Fight Night: L.O. vs O’Neal, Noah vs LeBron

Friday night provided a few almost scuffles around the NBA. Lamar Odom and Jermaine O’Neal nearly came to blows during the Lakers-Heat game and Odom was eventually ejected for pushing O’Neal. This fight might be a result of a little saltiness over the fact that O’Neal not only tea-bagged L.O., but also gave his boo Khloe some chin nuts not too long ago as well. Mrs. Odom was on hand to witness her boo boo getting shat on by O’Neal, which probably brought back memories of when he use to give her the “D” like a 2-3 (zone).

Video of Bulls center Joakim Noah calling LeBron’s dancing corny after the jump…

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Get Buckets: B-Easy’s Game-Winning Dunk At Orlando

This might have been basket interference on Michael Beasley, but the refs didn’t call it, so it wasn’t. After watching the video about 30 times, there is not enough visual evidence to overturn the ruling, so tis tough Magic.

This Is Why Jay-Z Will Pay Dwyane Wade

After being held scoreless in the 2nd half, D-Wade had a little something up his sleeve, hitting this game-winner against the Nets with time winding down. It’s safe to say that Wade is going to get paid in 2010, but the real question is by who?

In The Face: Wade Double Shitz To Chestie On Varejao

“Welcome to your Kodak moment Anderson Varejao”

Dunk Score: 10

Got damn! D-Wade caught Anderson Varejao slippin’ like Kane’s cousin Harold. After Varejao gets yammed on all he can do is crack up, even though it’s really no laughing matter. This is easily the dunk of the season to date and odd are this will actually end up on a poster. Our heart goes out to Varejao’s family and LeBron, for having a teammate that will forever be known as D-Wade’s dunkbait. The King deserves better.

WTF! Beasley Passed Out On Boat With Beezy & Booze

Now we aren’t the type to jump to conclusions, but a picture is worth a thousand words. And some of the words that come to mind when looking at these photos of Heat forward Michael Beasley on October 10 during the Columbus Day Regatta out there at Miami Beach are that this dude was getting it cracking. B-Easy just finished a stint at John Lucas’ Houston area drug rehab center following several cheeba-related run-ins that have been well documented so being photographed in this compromising situation probably wasn’t in Beasley’s best interest.

In Beasley’s defense, just becasue he is surrounded by oodles of empty beer bottles, normally alcohol yielding red cups, a questionable work and is passed out like a bear in hibernation, this does not necessarily mean he was getting it cracking. Similar to the fact that just because a person spends hours on spankwire, doesn’t necessarily mean they are spanking their wire. But as Sen. Clay Davis has often said, “Sheeeeeeeeeeeeit!”

When contacted about the pictures, Heat executive Tim Donovan said it was all part of a “fishing trip arranged by the team … Michael was not drinking at all … except for water and purple Gatorade.” Donovan also claimed that one of Beasley’s counselors was also present during the “fishing trip,” and that Beasley was sleeping because he was worn out from a tough practice earlier in the day. Donovan also said that the beezy sleeping next to B-Easy was just a friend, but would not comment on whether or not she helped Beasley get his nut.

The bottom line is this partaking in this alleged “fishing trip” was probably not in B-Easy’s best interest considering that he was only released from rehab about a month ago and should be doing everything in his power to clean up his image. This reminds us of another boating trip that the Minnesota Vikings took a few years back. We all know how that ended. Via TMZ

More shots from the boat party after the jump…

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Chaser NBA Preview: Miami Heat

Last year’s Record: 43-29

This year’s projection: 40-42

New Booty’s: Robert Dozier, Carlos Arroyo, Patrick Beverly, Quentin Richardson

Holler Back: Jamario Moon, Mark Blount, Luther Head

The biggest offseason news for the Miami Heat, should have been Video Coordinator Erik Spoelstra’s contract extension and Dwyane Wade’s contract stalemate with management, where both sides publicly refused to budge. Instead, the Heat were doing damage control for their prize rookie draft pick, Michael Beasley. Beasley’s attitude and personal distractions have been questioned since high school, where he famously autographed his principals car as a practical joke. Even before his rookie season began, Beasley learned that the NBA was no joke and his antics are no laughing matter.

This summer, Beasley posted a Twitpic of a new tattoo on his back, whilst two fat sacks of Diablo OG were visible in the background. I would never judge or knock a man’s hustle, but this was the second time Beasley was linked to marijuana, and the second time he was caught in a photo with some doja. Naturally an uproar ensued, and Beasley compounded the issue by posting “suicidal” updates to his Twitter account. The mainstream media spun it as Beasley’s “call for help” and the Heat made him check into John Lucas’ rehab center.

This season the Heat will be at full strength and led by superstar Dwyane Wade. Wade led the league in scoring last season at 30 points per game, and virtually put this team on his back during an incredible stretch to make the playoffs. Wade’s game has morphed into something special since his days at Marquette, and the Olympic Gold medalist is now mentioned in the same breathe as Kobe Bryant and Lebron James.

It will be interesting to watch how the relationship between Wade and Heat management continues to play out. Wade wanted the Heat to bring in some top-tier free-agents before committing to a long-term extension, but Riley balked, not wanting to go over the Luxury Tax. Neither side made any moves and the Heat are stuck with a marginally talented roster and expected to compete in the Eastern Conference.

Video Coordinator Erik Spoelstra has to prove last season was no fluke, and like Video Coordinators Mike Brown and Lawrence Frank, win a playoff series…

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Beasley Out Of Rehab, Back On The Court

Kudos to Michael Beasley, aka B-Easy, for finishing up a 30 day bid this past weekend at John Lucas’ facility out there in Houston. Beasley was forced to check himself in for violating the NBA’s substance abuse policy. Damn, 30 days for weed?

Beasley is back in Miami now, working out at the Heat’s facility with other members of the squad. For those that don’t know, it’s pretty cracking in the MIA, so hopefully he can keep it together.

The League made Beasley check himself into the facility because of that incident at the rookie orientation last year, when Beasley was in a room that was believed to have the scent of sweet cheeba. Whether it smelt like the OG or some bammer has yet to be determined.

Beasley was chilling at John Lucas’ Athletes After Care Program in Houston, with legends like former Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie, who was in there after getting yet another DUI (seriously bro, call a cab). B-Easy didn’t get to chill too much though, as Heat coaches were constantly monitoring his progress and working him out. Whether you love or hate Beasley, you have to admit that he is a legend…Via HoopsHype