Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Fantasy Owners Finding Out What to Expect From Miami Heat's Big Three
Through 3 games, here are the averages of the Miami Heat's Big Three:- LeBron James: 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists
- Dwyane Wade: 23 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2 steals, 1.3 blocks
- Chris Bosh: 11.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1 block
The Breakdown
As expected, we're seeing a decline in stats across the board. Surprsingly, Wade has been the one providing more of an all around game compared to LeBron James. James was expected to be a nightly triple double threat with his rebounding and playmaking abilities. Thus far, Wade has been able to keep up with James in rebounds and assists while also contributing in the defensive categories. LeBron owners will have to hope his rebounding and assist totals improve as he's not expected to average anywhere near 30 points a game as he had with the Cavaliers.
It also remains to be seen if Bosh will have many big games this season. Through 3 games, the main problem for Bosh has been his inability to establish himself in the post. He is mainly playing on the perimeter and it has been to his detriment because Miami is loaded with shooters and needs more of an inside presence. If Bosh can play more of a back-to-the-basket game in the paint, he will be able to get more scoring opportunities and better position himself in rebounding battles.
Shelden Williams Off to Surprising Start
With Kenyon Martin injured to start the season, Shelden Williams has started for the Denver Nuggets at power forward and taken advantage of the opportunity. In the early going, Williams is averaging 8 points and 14.5 rebounds.The Breakdown
Williams hasn't been much of a fantasy factor so far in his career, but he's been a rebounding monster in just 25.5 minutes a game. Teams in need of rebounding help will want to grab him now. He's available in 99% of leagues at this time. With Kenyon Martin's injury history and his comments that he's in no rush to get back on the court, Williams could be in line for regular minutes for the foreseeable future.
Roy Hibbert Starting the Season Strong
Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert is averaging 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks in the first 2 games of the regular season.The Breakdown
Hibbert is playing well and living up to the hype. He's averaging nearly 36 minutes a game and his aggressive offensive play has been rewarded with 16 trips to the charity stripe already in the young season. If Hibbert can continue to manage his foul trouble and play big minutes, he could end up being the most improved player this year.
Josh Powell Getting Playing Time in Hawks Rotation
Atlanta Hawks offseason signing Josh Powell has averaged 21 minutes through his first 2 games.The Breakdown
Powell has been a back of the bench player in his early NBA career. In Atlanta, he's getting an opportunity to play on a regular basis backing up Josh Smith at power forward. Fantasy owners in deep leagues may want to target Powell if they need help in rebounds or want additional front court depth.
Rockets Sign Erick Dampier
The Houston Rockets have signed Erick Dampier to a one-year contract.The Breakdown
Dampier joins a front court that is very deep. It is not immediately known where Dampier will exactly fit into the line up. Early speculation is that he'll be used more on night's when Yao Ming is sitting out. We'll have to see him in action for a few games to see what contributions he'll bring to a fantasy squad, but those in deep leagues in desperate need of center help may want to grab him up now. At the very least we can expect Dampier to get decent court time in Houston's back-to-backs.
Friday, October 29, 2010
ATL's Diamond Of Crime Mob Has Her Camaro Repo'ed
All I can say is DAMN. Ms. 32 Flavors had one of her two Camaros (one yellow, one white) repo'ed from a video shoot. The yellow one got took and she is photoed above in her white one. She later took to her twitter and stated that she had purchased the brand new cars and posted pictures of her receipts as well. Diamond states that there is something fraudulent going on. I guess there's more to this story to be released.
Rookie Gordon Hayward Getting Good Minutes in the Early Going
Utah Jazz rookie Gordon Hayward has averaged 23 minutes in Utah's first 2 games. That is the most of any of the Jazz's reserves.The Breakdown
Hayward looks to be one of the rookies getting regular playing time right from the start. He fits in very well with the Jazz's style and head coach Jerry Sloan seems to be impressed with him. While Hayward's stats have not been eye-popping, the fact that he is getting good minutes in the rotation is certainly a positive. As the season progresses, Hayward should continue to develop as a player and put up better lines.
Quentin Richardson Emerges As Starter for Magic
After shuffling his line up throughout the preseason, Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy went with Quentin Richardson in the team's opening game against the Washington Wizards.The Breakdown
Richardson supplanted last year's starter, Mickael Pietrus. Even though Pietrus played, he is still limited by a wrist injury. That could have been the reason Richardson started, so we'll have to monitor the next few games to see if any line up changes take effect as Mickael's health improves.
If Richardson sticks in the starting line up, he is going to get his share of open looks. The Magic team is loaded with shooters to punish teams that choose to double Dwight Howard. Richardson could be a decent source of threes and rebounds in deep leagues if he continues to play in the range of 25 minutes a night.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
It's Official
I reported yesterday that Mariah was preggo with a baby boy and today Mariah Carey finally comes out admits that she is indeed pregnant. She made the announcement on the Today Show this morning.
New Videos: T.I.~Ya Hear Me + Get Yo Girl
The Kang drops two new videos, Ya Hear Me & Get Yo Girl before goes off to do his 11 month bid. He will be missed. Enjoy these while you can.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Warriors Still Employing Uptempo Offense
The Golden State Warriors have a new head coach, but it looked like the team we were used to seeing under Don Nelson. The Warriors put up 132 points in their season opening win against the Rockets.The Breakdown
There was some concern that new coach Keith Smart would change up the system drastically, but it doesn't appear that's the case.
Also like Nelson, Smart played his starters for most of the game with David Lee, Stephen Curry, and Monta Ellis all playing at least 39 minutes. Dorrell Wright followed closely behind, playing 36 minutes. This does not bode well for the fantasy value of bench players like Reggie Williams, who only saw 17 minutes tonight.
Bobcats Going With Small Line Up
With a lack of talent at the center position, the Charlotte Bobcats played with a small line up for most of their opening game against the Mavericks.The Breakdown
Nazr Mohammed started, but Tyrus Thomas got big minutes off the bench. Bobcats head coach Larry Brown seems to have very little faith in the rest of the bench and the team's centers, Mohammed and DeSagana Diop. Expect a small line up featuring Thomas at center to be on the court for long stretches and the top 5 players to play huge minutes on a nightly basis.
At this time, it looks like Tyrus Thomas and D.J. Augustin are good pick ups in most leagues. I don't expect spectacular stats from either of them, but 30+ minutes should be produce solid lines on most nights.
Marco Belinelli Starts for Hornets, Plays 35 Minutes
Marco Belinelli opened the season as the New Orleans Hornets' starting shooting guard. He went on to play 35 minutes, scoring 18 points along with 6 rebounds.The Breakdown
Belinelli had won the starting job in the preseason, but no one expected him to play such huge minutes. Deep leaguers should pick him up off the waiver wire immediately just in case these sort of minutes become the norm.
A Look at Knicks Opening Night Starters
Here are the Knicks opening night starters:Center: Timofey Mozgov
Power Forward: Amar'e Stoudemire
Small Forward: Danilo Gallinari
Shooting Guard: Landry Fields
Point Guard: Raymond Felton
The Breakdown
The obvious surprises are Mozgov and Fields starting. Mozgov, though, only played 7 minutes due to foul trouble. Ronny Turiaf saw the bulk of the minutes at center. Mozgov has had a lot of problems keeping his fouls under control, but it is certainly a positive to see him in the starting line up. We'll have to monitor the Knicks' next few games to see if he can stay on the court and see what type of numbers he puts up.
Fields, on the other hand, played 30 strong minutes and ended up with 11 points and 4 rebounds. It appears that Fields will have a bigger role than anticipated on the team and will share duties on the wings with Wilson Chandler, who also played nearly 30 minutes. Deep leaguers will want to scoop up Landry at this point.
J.J. Hickson Starts, Plays 30 Minutes
As Byron Scott had been hinting, he has elected to start J.J. Hickson over Antawn Jamison at power forward.The Breakdown
Hickson played very well in the season opener. If Jamison's uninspired play continues, Hickson may find himself starting and playing big minutes for the entire season. If he is available in your league, I suggest scooping him up.
As Expected, Yao Ming Sits Out Back-to-Back
With the Houston Rockets playing a back-to-back, Yao Ming sat out the game. The Rockets' coaching staff plans to sit Yao for all back-to-backs throughout the season.The Breakdown
It was interesting to note that Chuck Hayes stepped in to start at center and played 39 minutes. He finished with an impressive 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Keep in mind that the Rockets were playing the Warriors, so Hayes may have started to match up better with Golden State. We'll have to see if Hayes starts and sees the same number of minutes in the team's next back-to-back. He could be viable spot starter in deep leagues if Hayes continues to start in Yao's absence.
Charges Dropped On Matt Barnes
DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever"
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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 1
DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 2
DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 3
DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 4
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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 7
DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 8
T.I. Learned His Fate Today
Raz B Gives Details About Chris And Marques
VIBE: Vibe's far from the first interview you've done this month. Do you feel like your life is being threatened?
Raz B: There’s pressure coming, but I have a lot of protection and when you work for God you have nothing to worry about. People ask why are you coming out now but this has been going on for a very long, Chris has been molesting boys for a while.
How many boys total do you think it's been?
A lot of people share their stories with me. And it's all crazy. Chris used to have me have sex with him and he used to suck my penis. This stuff is satanic, but I thank God for my testimony so I can help someone else.
How long was this going on for?
Between the ages of 13 and 17.
Were you threatened with anything if you refused to have sex with him?
He would text me and say well you know what I did. The confusion is Chris did molest me but they thought he was putting his penis in my bootyhole. But that was Marques Houston. I'm very vocal [now]. I'm not afraid of anything.
Were there any condoms involved?
Um, maybe once it was unprotected. I believe so.
But did you ever adamantly say 'No'?
Finally when I was able to realize these niggas were really gay I was able to leave.
You didn't realize you were taking part in homosexual acts before 17?
Well I didn’t know what the fuck was going on. I was a young kid and these people took advantage of me.
Since this went on for so long, I imagine you may questioned your sexuality?
After awhile… I knew I always liked women and I’ll forever like women. I've never had any male on male relationships. Besides from my past, I’ve never been with a man.
You didn't question yourself in the slightest? Did you not want to even think about the possibility?
As I got older as I got enlightened. Before I lived w Chris I was speaking in tongues. When you got all this money around you're very blinded. As you get older things start to change. But Chris Stokes is a monster and I feel sorry for Marques Houston.
Have you heard if Marques still having sex with young men or boys?
I’ve heard stories that he's had sex with very well known [male] dancers in the game.
So he's a gay man with a problem...
I don’t know Marques like that to say. But any person trying to mess with kids and have sex like that… that’s gay to me homie.
Damn. What kind of psychological damage has your past done to you?
It's done a lot. I'm traumatized. I had to sit back and think. I have a five-year-old son now, so what is my son gonna think when he grows up? He's gonna know that his father spoke the truth. I have no shame in my game, God's going to handle it.
Why not just take Chris Stokes and Marques Houston to court?
That’s a demonic system.
Do you ever get scared that you could follow in the pattern of Chris Stokes and do this to another boy?Never. I broke the curse. Never.
How did you break the curse? Because that shit bothers me. I'm speaking up for kids that can't speak for themselves.
Why not be 100% sure by speaking with a psychologist?The only help that I will ever need is Jesus Christ. I know in my heart and in my spirit what's right, and I know messing with children is wrong.
How did you react to Omarion recently saying you're doing this for attention and money?
That's sad— he just did another Chris Stokes movie, so he's over there supporting that devil. After awhile, it's like, how long can I protect you? I don't know what [his] issue is. Maybe you need to address those. I've never done anything to Omari. You want to talk about my glasses? My glasses are hot! They're one-of-a-kind. Shout out to StevieBoi.com who made my shades. Omari knows the truth. If I said something about him that I know personally about, he'll probably put out a press release saying that I'm lying, so I don't need any attention. You're not doing anything. Only person that's doing something is Raz B because I'm talking about Jesus Christ, and I'm talking about the message. I feel bad for Omari.
That's sad— he just did another Chris Stokes movie, so he's over there supporting that devil. After awhile, it's like, how long can I protect you? I don't know what [his] issue is. Maybe you need to address those. I've never done anything to Omari. You want to talk about my glasses? My glasses are hot! They're one-of-a-kind. Shout out to StevieBoi.com who made my shades. Omari knows the truth. If I said something about him that I know personally about, he'll probably put out a press release saying that I'm lying, so I don't need any attention. You're not doing anything. Only person that's doing something is Raz B because I'm talking about Jesus Christ, and I'm talking about the message. I feel bad for Omari.
Lil Fizz was also joining in on the negative comments...I'm doing what God wants me to do and it’s frustrating when there’s people like Fizz saying I'm a homo. I could say something about Fizz right now. Being honest, Fizz wants me to meet up w him so I can protect him. Me trying to protect the brand of b2k? That’s never going to happen until the brand is completely torn down like Jesus tore the temple down. Chris stokes is the monster and he’s going around creating other monsters. And my family will tell you the truth about chris stokes and his sister and all of 'em. They all used to be in rooms jacking each other and sucking each others dicks and stuff like that. My family wont lie.
Wow. How has your love life as a straight Black man been affected by this?It hasn’t affected my love life. I’ve been with my girl for four years. She's the girl in my new video.
A lesbian friend of mine said she's seen you numerous times at gay pride parades. Why perpetuate that rumor? I’m so comfortable with my sexuality where I don’t judge anyone. If you want me to support you, then I’m going to do that. I’ll deliver my message to anyone.
If you felt in your heart of hearts that you were gay, would you honestly embrace that?No. Not at all.
Why’s that.
From my beliefs, I just wouldn’t. To each his own. I support humanity, the world being of children and taking care of the earth. That’s why I can appear anywhere. If you want me at your pride event, feel free to ask, I will come. Some of my biggest checks come from the homosexuality.
From my beliefs, I just wouldn’t. To each his own. I support humanity, the world being of children and taking care of the earth. That’s why I can appear anywhere. If you want me at your pride event, feel free to ask, I will come. Some of my biggest checks come from the homosexuality.
Have you lost males friends because of this situation?To be honest I have very few friends, but a lot of real men around the world respect me
What about your male industry peers, is it ever awkward?
People don’t perceive me wrong. I’m in Crenshaw rifght now. When I’m at the BET Awards, Soulja Boy bigs me up. I just spoke to will.i.am for about an hour.
People don’t perceive me wrong. I’m in Crenshaw rifght now. When I’m at the BET Awards, Soulja Boy bigs me up. I just spoke to will.i.am for about an hour.
Is will working with you?Nah not yet, but I told him I have a record I really want him to hear. It’s hard catching up with some of these producers. People like to mind their own business. A lot of people don’t want to be associated with messy situations.
This is very true... it seems like your past has infiltrated almost every aspect of your life. Did you ever look at suicide as an option for relief?Yeah, but that’s a weakminded man.
When did you think of that?
I think about it all the time.
I think about it all the time.
On a serious note?Yeah, on a very serious note.
Have you attempted?
Never. I know God has a big plan for me. I want people to look at my story and be inspired.
Never. I know God has a big plan for me. I want people to look at my story and be inspired.
When will your story end?This is me documenting my life. I’m not trying to make anyone look bad. People want to make me out to look like a crazy person, but I’m a victim here. And it's in God's plan that I speak the truth.
Willow And Jaden Smith "Buy Life"
Drunken Charlie's At It Again
Rick Ross The Teflon Don
Rick Ross Blowing Money Fast (BMF) on Strippers & Helicopters (Next 48 Hours
The Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross Pt 1 of 3 : The Teflon Don
The Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross Pt 2 of 3 : The Teflon Don
The Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross Pt 3 of 3 : The Teflon Don
Rick Ross - B.M.F. ft. Styles P
Rick Ross - Aston Martin Music ft. Drake, Chrisette Michele
Rick Ross - I'm Not A Star
Rick Ross - Super High ft. Ne-Yo
Wale
Melanie Fiona Gives Wale Styling Tips
The Next 48 Hours With Wale - PART 1
The Next 48 Hours with Wale - PART 2
The Next 48 Hours With Wale - PART 3
Next 48 Hours With Wale - Deleted Scenes
Janet Is Jet Magazine's Beauty Of The Week
“I’m just really living out a dream that I’ve had…I never really wanted to be in music. I’m not complaining because it’s been very good to me. But I did it because my father wanted me to.”Jackson has also appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” and “Why Did I Get Married Too?” Due out on November 5th, “For Colored Girls” also stars Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington, Loretta Devine, Anika Noni Rose, Thandie Newton, and Kimberly Elise. Sporting a new short hairstyle, Janet told the ladies of “The View” that she felt liberated with her cropped ‘do. She also shared that she was working on a new book about self esteem and weight loss targeted toward young people. Jackson says she hopes to release the book in January. When asked how the children of her late brother, pop superstar Michael Jackson, were doing following his death last year, Janet offered that “all” of her nieces and nephews were doing well.
It's A Boy...For Mariah And Nick
Mariah Carey is expecting a baby boy in March with the help of fertility drugs, which caused her to gain weight earlier this year. Although she and her hubby still haven’t confirmed she is pregnant with his baby, she is waiting for the right time and opportunity to make the big announcement. Here's what sources are saying:
“She’s having a boy, but the reason that Mariah didn’t want to say anything is because she is 40, and she’s superstitious,” a source told the website. “But she’s going to appear on Oprah and The View, so she’s planning on making the announcement soon.”Mariah will make television appearances in the next few weeks to promote her new Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You. Congratulations to the happy couple.
Rihanna Covers Marie Claire
Rihanna got gorgeous for the cover of Marie Claire’s December 2010 issue. In the issue Rihanna opens up about this past year, and how her life has changed so much. She talked about her career, Eminem, and surviving the attack/beating(their words) from Chris Brown, only to become a stronger person. Here’s part of what she said:
RiRi On The Healing Process: ‘Eventually, I remember waking up one day and I knew I was over it. One day. I remember I was in New York at the Trump Hotel and I woke up and I just knew I was over it.’I guess. SMH. I can't believe we are still harping on this DV issue a year later. Rihanna says she's over it and we should be too. Don't you think?
RiRi On the content of Love The Way You Lie: ['Eminem] basically gives insight into what goes on in the mind of a couple in a domestically violent relationship. I love that in every verse it just gets to that point where she wants to leave, she wants to leave, she leaves, she leaves, she leaves… but then the hook always comes back and it’s like, ‘I love it. I love it”. She continues, ‘It’s almost like you must love it because you’re not leaving.’
RiRi On whether she’s a different person than she was last year: ‘Yes,’ she answers with surety. ‘I was very lost.’
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