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Derrick Rose: “I’m Almost There”

Steph — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:44:36 +0000

via bulls.com

Derrick Rose spoke with Bulls.com to give a brief update on his rehab and a look ahead as the season approaches:

“I got through the hard part I think…I appreciate everything—bending my leg, getting rid of my crutches and braces, sleeping without the brace. I could go on and on, but I know where I’ve come from and I’ll never forget that. That’s why I say it’s going to make me a better player. My rehab is good. My leg is getting a lot stronger and I’m able to run a little bit more. My body is feeling good. I’m in a peaceful place right now. I don’t know what to expect [when I come back]. I just know it’s going to be something good. It won’t just surprise you; it’s going to surprise me as well. I don’t know what to expect. I’m almost there, I’m staying patient.”

For the entire interview: Bulls.com

Video: Carlos Boozer Backboard Alley-Ooop In Pick Up Game

Steph — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:33:07 +0000

Carlos Boozer passes the rock off the backboard to himself for the jam in a pick up game with friends today:

Photos/Video: Derrick Rose Unveils D Rose Signature Collection And The D Rose 3

Steph — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:17:47 +0000

adidas today announced the launch of the D Rose 3 signature basketball shoe, new logo and apparel collection. The D Rose 3 is the most premium and personal Derrick Rose signature shoe to date and will launch worldwide on October 4. Pre-order/browse today at adidas.com.

“We ain’t supposed to be here, but God made a way, it’s truly unreal”

The new D Rose logo features three petals that revolve around the letter “D” and number “1″ in the center. The personal meaning behind the logo is twofold. First, each petal is unique and represents Rose’s fast, creative drives to the basket, which he honed with physical play on the courts of Murray Park in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The logo also pays homage to his family – with mother Brenda in the center of the Rose and his three brothers Reggie, Allan and Dwayne as the petals – who guided him from that neighborhood to NBA superstardom.

The D Rose 3 launches at adidas.com, Foot Locker, Eastbay, Finish Line and other retailers nationwide on October 4 for $160 in away (black/white/red) and home (grey/black/red) colorways and will roll out in seven additional colors through the end of the year.

The D Rose signature collection is available October 4 and ranged from $15 to $80.

Spotted: Derrick Rose In Los Angeles Gym

Steph — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:34:14 +0000

August 29: Derrick Rose hits up the gym to watch a friend’s basketball game, via BeyondTheBuzzer

PHOTOS: Carmelo Anthony & La La at U.S. Open

Mackenzie — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:34:04 +0000

Carmelo Anthony and La La were spotted at the U.S. Open tonight supporting good friend Serena Williams:

VIDEO: Global Grind Sits Down With Carmelo Anthony

Mackenzie — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:25:45 +0000

Sharon Carpenter of Global Grind sits down with Carmelo Anthony for an exclusive interview:

Spotted: Taj Gibson Parties At Le Souk In NYC

Steph — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:02:36 +0000

August 27: Taj Gibson partied last night in NYC at Le Souk Harem

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Spotted: Carmelo Anthony Parties at Avenue, Throws Up Middle Finger

Mackenzie — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:42:23 +0000

Carmelo Anthony was spotted out on the town last night, partying at Avenuein New York City’s Meat Packing District.

VIDEO: Tyson Chandler Joins Good Day LA

Mackenzie — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:03:27 +0000

Tyson Chandler appeared on Good Day LA today where he dished on growing up in Compton, the NBA, and winning gold at the Olympics:

PHOTOS: Luol Deng In Tanzania For Sprite Slam NBA Development Camp

Steph — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:58:52 +0000

Luol Deng is in Africa working with the youth at the Sprite Slam NBA Development Camp:

Deng is now headed to South Africa where he will join Oklahoma City Thunder’s Serge Ibaka, Nick Collison, Thabo Sefolosha and Cole Aldrich, Milwaukee Bucks Luc Mbah A Moute, former Bulls teammate and current Brooklyn Nets C.J. Watson, and NBA Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo to lead sixty of the top young basketball players from across Africa for Basketball without Borders (BWB) Africa – a youth development and outreach program.

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