NBA Playoff Update and Other Things of Interest

The Durantula is coming for you Kobe!

So far my NBA first round series predictions are looking damn good at the moment. Both upsets that I picked (Jazz over Nuggets/Spurs over Mavs) look solid with my picks sitting at 3-1. There is only one sweep possible and that is Orlando over Charlotte. The only predictions of mine that might be in jeopardy are the Suns/Blazers (not shocking) and the Lakers/Thunder (very shocking). Let's get to it:

• LeBron James is my favorite NBA player but Kevin Durant is a close second right now. He and the Thunder are giving the defending champs all they want in a tough series. The series is tied 2-2 and it is heading back to LA. If Durant can will OKC to win one at LA then I think it is a distinct possibility that there could be a HUGE upset. Ron Artest is doing a decent job guarding Durant but it is still not enough. It is hard to guard a 6-9 bean pole that can shoot, drive and defend. He's fun to watch and so is his team. Kobe has been a ghost due to a myriad of injuries. Will Kobe show up to defend what is his?


• Karen Sypher Update!: The estranged wife of Tim Sypher (an equipment manager that made six figures. A little fishy, don't ya think?) and estranged mistress of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, is seeking a delay in her extortion trial. Jury selection is set to begin May 19 and May 20. The trial is set to begin June 1. She is also asking that the trial be moved to Bowling Green or Lexington because her lawyers do not think that she can get a fair trial because of Rick Pitino's prominence in the Louisville area. Prominence! Ha! Now that is comedy!


• This is the final week that recruits can commit to universities and Kentucky is looking at three recruits in particular and their decisions: CJ Leslie, Terrence Jones and Marcus Thornton. The Cats really, really need a power forward, so the commitments of Leslie and Jones are of great importance. Thornton would be a nice addition to the team and would fill in some gaps. We will keep you posted.


• Some interesting news on former (allegedly) point guard Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe has yet to hire an agent or file his paper work with the NBA. Apparently he is leaving the door wide open. He stands to lose some major ground in the draft if he has poor workouts in front of scouts. We are talking first round to maybe not even drafted. We'll keep a close eye on the Bledsoe situation.