Pau Gasol

Welcome to Crashing the Glass With Curtis Thanksgiving Edition, a weekly series that will express views of what is happening in the world of basketball. This series will give a unique perspective on everything from hot button topics, everything we love about hoops and some overlooked nuggets that many do not know about. So grab your coffee, your…

As it is every year, there are a handful of basketball games to accompany the warmth of family and friends on Christmas day (tomorrow). But these games might have more meaning than you might think, so I offer my own insight: Washington Wizards (19-8) at New York Knicks (5-25), 12 pm ET, ESPN Not much going on here… The Wizards are off to their…

There are a myriad of reasons for fans to be excited for the upcoming NBA season. Lebron’s impact in Cleveland. The Heat’s response to his departure. The return of Derrick Rose. And so much more… But basketball fans have plenty of reason to be excited right now. USA Basketball and the 2014 FIBA tournament has been phenomenal (as expected), all…

The Lakers, today, as an association are, without a doubt, not sleeping easy. "I'll be in charge of my destiny", Forward Pau Gasol said on Thursday. "This could be my last day with the Lakers". Gasol, of course speaking of becoming a free-agent this July, was one of a number of players who individually met with Coach Mike D'Antoni and General…