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Kobe,
team approach the crossroads
by
Roland Lazenby /
December
23, 2008
The Lakers have struggled of late, which has some longtime observers
wondering if Kobe Bryant's career, as well as the team's hopes,
aren't at a crossroads. •
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How
much is too much?
by
Peter May /
December
15, 2008
Have the Celtics gone too far with their on-the-court antics or
are people just paying too much attention?
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Top
of the world
by
Peter May /
November
7, 2008
Peter May chronicles the Celtics' remarkable 2008 championship run
in his new book, Top of the World.
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Big
Nuts
by
Roland Lazenby /
October
9, 2008
It’s been a decade since the Bulls won their last title. Don’t
expect a reunion. •
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League not immune to crisis
by Sam Smith / September
29, 2008
With national economy a shambles, how long till the crisis really hits the NBA? • Read
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In sickness and in health
by Roland Lazenby / September
17, 2008
Some people don’t understand why Kobe Bryant would bypass surgery on his finger, but that’s what alpha males do. • Read
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Slim
pickings left
by
Marc Narducci /
September
12, 2008
Most of the elite free agents have been signed, but for the most
part, some potential role players still exist for interested teams. •
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An up and coming team
by
Marc Narducci /
September
2, 2008
With
some of the best young talent in the NBA, Portland should make a
serious playoff push in the Western Conference. •
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U.S. regain gold
by
Marc Narducci /
August
24, 2008
The United States has assumed its accustomed position on top of
the basketball world. The U.S. finished 8-0 after defeating Spain
118-107 in the gold medal game. •
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A strong opening act for the United States
by
Marc Narducci /
August
10, 2008
While far from flawless, the U.S. was impressive in many areas during
its opening Olympic win over China. •
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James, Bryant draw spotlight on and off the court in Beijing
by
Marc Narducci /
August
8, 2008
Should America's two biggest stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant
be expected to become social activists at the Olympics? •
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A whole new ball game?
by
Jorge
Sierra / July
25, 2008
Josh Childress' decision to sign with a Greek team may change the
future of free agency. How do agents evaluate the new situation?
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Kwame back?
by
Roland Lazenby / July 24, 2008
The Lakers could have used Kwame Brown in the Finals against Boston.
Is that why they are thinking of bringing him back?
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Good news for Hickson
by
Bill Ingram / July 21, 2008
The Cavaliers didn't win a game but JJ Hickson finished with averages
of 19.4 points and 53% shooting.
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He did it again
by
Bill Ingram / July 20, 2008
Jerryd Bayless almost single-handedly took out the Suns, scoring
17 points in the fourth quarter in Portland’s 74-73 win. •
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Fighting for a spot
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 19, 2008
NBA journeyman Dahntay Jones is proving he belongs in the league.
Friday, he led the Nuggets with 29 points against the Rockets. •
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The best so far
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 18, 2008
Jerryd Bayless is the best player in Vegas. He was impressive again
Thursday scoring 29 points in a loss to the Wolves. •
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Learning quickly
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 17, 2008
Kevin Love had a great game with 18 points and 17 rebounds but the
Timberwolves came up short against the Lakers.
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Big shot Bayless
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 16, 2008
Jerryd Bayless is not afraid of taking the winning shot. He tied
the game with 9 seconds to go and missed the buzzer beater. •
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Finishing strong
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 15, 2008
Danilo Gallinari started slow in his summer league debut, but turned
it around at the end.
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Jordan, Wright looking very solid
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 14, 2008
On
Day 3, Brandan Wright did his thing scoring 15 points and DeAndre
Jordan notched a double-double.
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Mayo still money
by
Preetom Bhattacharya / July 13, 2008
Grizzlies guard OJ Mayo was once again brilliant on the second day
of the Vegas Summer League.
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Randolph show
by Preetom Bhattacharya / July 12, 2008
Warriors' rookie Anthony Randolph was the man of the day in Vegas. • Read
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Brook looking much better
by
Steve Kyler / July 9, 2008
Heat
forward Michael Beasley had a bad day and Nets center Brook Lopez
looked much better in Game 2, but the Heat still won. Is Mario Chalmers
their PG of the future?
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Beasley rocks
by
Steve Kyler / July 7, 2008
Heat forward Michael Beasley looked every bit like the best player
in the draft in his first summer league against Derrick Rose and
the Bulls. •
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D R A F T ]
How the 1984 NBA draft changed basketball forever
by
Filip Bondy / June 25, 2008
The 1984 draft was the best one in history. But how was the night
when Portland passed on Michael Jordan.
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Navarro's strange trip back
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