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• Derek Fisher May Hang 'em up for Good

  

  According to Derek Fisher's most recent Tweet, he seems to be in limbo on whether or not he's going to return to the NBA's playing stage again. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 SPORTS

• A Great Holiday Commercial

  This is by far my favorite commercial out of all of the NBA commercials. It seems like every year the NBA does a great job with their marketing and commercials. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 SPORTS

• Briefly Previewing Christmas Day Games

  

  By Darin FordMerry Christmas Officially Hoops readers!!!Now that OH is back, we would like to give you all a present, and that's a preview to the upcoming... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 SPORTS

• Officially Hoops is Back (again)!

  

  Hello and welcome back to Officially Hoops!It's your host, Darin Ford, again and ready to get back to blogging.Look, I know OH hasn't been updated in over a yea... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 SPORTS

• The Coolest NBA Commercial To Date:

  

  Everyone loves Christmas, especially when it means “BIG” things outta the NBA. As I was watching the Thunder and Clippers game tonight — which I already... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Kevin Durant Kisses Old Lady’s Forehead After Hitting Her With A Ball

  

  Kevin Durant is a good guy, I swear. (Don’t let the catchy headline above fool you.) In an ESPN showcase, the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to beat the Los... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• What's up with the Indiana Pacers?

  This picture kinda sums up the Pacers season so far; David West’s face of constipation typifies the struggles his team has faced without Danny Granger. Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Reactions To Mike Brown’s Firing

  

  As most of you may know, Mike Brown was fired today by the Los Angeles Lakers and Bernie Bickerstaff — according to sources — will be the interim head coach in... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Thunder Showing Heart In Win In Chicago

  

  Let’s be real; there’s been constant chatter since the James Harden trade that swapped key pieces, James Harden and Kevin Martin. Who won the trade? Who’s the... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Danny Granger out for Three Months After Knee Procedure

  Due to the patellar tendinosis in Danny Granger’s left knee, the All-Star small forward hasn’t been able to play a game yet this season. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Forward Linkboard: Barack Obama Is Re-Elected As President

  

  Well, it’s official now, we’re going to be Obama’s nation for four more years! Now, I’m no politician, but, I firmly believe that Obama is what... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Danny Granger Out For Three Months

  

  (If you haven’t seen our reblog of this topic already, you can give it a click here.) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the news of Danny Granger‘s injury just... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• NBA Highlights from 11-4-12

  

  Checkout the latest NBA Highlights published here on Basketball Writing! (Give this link a click here for the latest one.) Which game did you think was the best... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 BASKETBALL, SPORTS

• Lockout Update: Talks Have Been Held Secretly, Will Know More Tonight

  

  WOW! NEWS! REAL NEWS!Now to the news:Negotiations began yesterday behind closed doors and out of the media in order to advance. No exact pinpoint on how... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• Start Your Day off Right with Some NBA Lockout Tunes

  

  Ha, to my dismay to this abomination to the lockout, you all know how I always enjoy a little bit of humor mixed within. Like this... Our latest lockout laugh... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• Officially Hoops Weekly Top 25: Volume 1

  

  After an exiting first week in College Basketball I am unveiling my week 2 rankings.Click "Read More" to see the rest of this post:Top ranked UNC showed what... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• Featured Prospect: Gabe York

  

  Orange Lutheran High School in the beautiful city of Orange, California, has a bright, bright star... That stars name? Gabe York. This 6'2" superbly athletic,... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• Paul-Rondo Swap in the Works?

  

  Speculation or not, this story is somewhat of a shock to me. As I was browsing through twitter last night, I came across a very peculiar note coming from Vincen... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• Lockout Update: Owners' Latest Offer Attainable on the Internet

  

  USA Today broke the news/ published the latest CBA offer submitted to the NBPA for ratification this afternoon.Check it out here with this link: Click here to... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS

• A Work of Art: "Overseas Dominance" by the One, the Only, Brian Scalabrine

  Scal's got that "J." The "White Mamba," if you will shows off his skills in a Euroleague match-up for his team in Italy, and elsewhere.Click "Read More" to see... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 SPORTS