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See
you in June?
by
Peter May / January 31, 2010
Sunday's game may be a preview of the NBA Finals, but the
Celtics will need to address several issues to get there.
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The
all-time snub list
by
Jeff Fox / January 30, 2010
Chauncey Billups was left off the All-Star Game this year,
but at least he has played it four times. Some very good players
never made it at all. Which are the best of them?
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Free
Gilbert Arenas
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Mark Heisler / January 28, 2010
Even if it everyone had fun trashing him, this farce has run
long enough, and then some.
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Gasol
an All-Star?
by
Roland Lazenby / January 24,
2010
After suffering hamstring injuries, the Lakers coaching and
medical staffs wouldn't mind if Pau Gasol gets some rest instead
of going to the All-Star Game, writes Roland Lazenby.
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The
Top 10 disappointments
by
Eddie Johnson / January 16, 2010
Eddie Johnson ranks the players that have disappointed him
the most this season. As usual, he pulls no punches. •
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This
is not G
by
Julius Hodge / January 5, 2010
Former NBA player Julius Hodge, a victim of gun violence,
gives his two cents on the Arenas-Crittenton incident.
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McGrady
let Adelman off the hook
by
Eddie Johnson / January 1, 2010
Tracy McGrady's trade request has made life a lot easier for
Rockets head coach Rick Adelman. Now where can T-Mac relaunch
his career? • Read
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The
All-International teams
by
Peter May / December 30, 2009
Drazen Petrovic and Arvydas Sabonis led the way in the 90's.
Now it's the Nowitzkis and Gasols. Who were the other best
foreigner players of the decade? •
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And
the Rookie of the Year is… Who cares?
by
Mark Heisler / December 29, 2009
Rookie accolades are nice, but they don't matter at all in
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What
Jerry Buss didn't say
by
Roland Lazenby / December 21,
2009
Phil Jackson's latest remarks on his coaching future are just
another episode of the power struggle in Lakerland, according
to Roland Lazenby. • Read
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2000-2009: Best of the best
by Roland Lazenby / December 14, 2009
Which have been the top players of the first decade of the century? Roland Lazenby puts down the list.
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Allen
should be a keeper
by
Peter May / December 5, 2009
Think the Celtics should break up the Big Three before the
season is over? Think twice. •
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Say
it ain't so
by
Eddie Johnson / November 26,
2009
Allen Iverson still has a lot to offer and by no means should
retire at this point, according to Eddie Johnson.
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Coping
with potential free agency
by
Marc Narducci / November 26,
2009
Impending free agency could have an impact on a team, but
the ability to remain healthy remains the key to success in
the NBA or any league. •
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Fire
might burn past 2010
by
Eddie Johnson / November 23,
2009
The Knicks' current state, combined with the potential negativity
in NYC and Mike D'Antoni's stubbornness, could scare LeBron
James and Dwyane Wade away from the Big Apple, according to
Eddie Johnson.
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Iverson
still doesn't get it
by
Roland Lazenby / November 8,
2009
As big a talent as he is, Allen Iverson still doesn’t
get the idea of team. And he's running out of time.
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Chris
Paul, anyone?
by
Mark Heisler / November 4, 2009
If Hornets guard Chris Paul is frustrated, he has every reason
to feel that way. Time may be coming to move on.
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Rose
getting to the point
by
Marc Narducci / October 31,
2009
After winning Rookie of the Year, Derrick Rose looks to make
his place among the NBA’s top point guards.
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Nightmares
of training camps past
by
Eddie Johnson / October 1, 2009
Current NBA players have it very good in training camp compared
to how it used to be, according to Eddie Johnson. •
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As
usual, the referees are out there alone
by
Mark Heisler / September 21,
2009
The referees have become victims of David Stern's posturing
in advance of the CBA negotiations with the players. •
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The
updated Top 25
by
Eddie Johnson / September 10,
2009
Eddie Johnson ranks the best 25 players in the NBA before
the season begins. Guess who's on top?
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Russell
up there with MJ
by
Peter May / September 11, 2009
Michael Jordan is the greatest player of his time. But if
you have to talk about the best player of all time, Bill Russell
has to come into the discussion, according to Peter May.
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Celebrate
MJ going into the Hall of Fame? Forget that
by
Roland Lazenby / September 10,
2009
Michael Jordan once said he wouldn't comprehend his impact
on the game until long after he had finished playing. But
now we know. The game still isn't the same without him. •
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Iverson
humbled
by
Eddie Johnson / September 10,
2009
Allen Iverson finally had to settle with the lowly Grizzlies
instead of joining a contender. It was all Iverson's fault
for refusing to become a role player, according to Eddie Johnson.
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The
Rubio blunder
by
Peter May / September 3, 2009
Ricky Rubio's decision to stay in Spain hurts the Timberwolves.
It may end up hurting Rubio too.
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Kurt
Rambis in the Frozen Tundra
by
Mark Heisler / August 14, 2009
Kurt Rambis wanted to be the head coach again after bombing
in his debut ten years ago. In Minneapolis everybody is excited
about his decision, says Mark Heisler.
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Believe
Lewis
by
Peter May / August 7, 2009
Rashard Lewis' word is one you should believe looking at his
fine track record in the NBA. •
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The
pros and cons of offseason tournaments
by
Marc Narducci / August 6, 2009
A recent injury to Spurs guard Tony Parker again sparks the
debate of the merits of competing in international tournaments
for NBA players. • Read
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Odom
keeps L.A. on top
by
Eddie Johnson / August 2, 2009
Lamar Odom did the right thing in re-signing with the Lakers,
who look like the clear favorites once again, according to
Eddie Johnson. • Read
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Steph
overload
by
Mark Heisler / July 28, 2009
NBA players are starting to avoid the media filter with tools
like Twitter. But, as Stephon Marbury is proving, that has
a great downside too. •
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Miller
a solid addition in Portland
by
Marc Narducci / July 25, 2009
Andre Miller’s veteran leadership is exactly what the
young Portland Trail Blazers need. •
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Artest
will star in L.A.
by
Eddie Johnson / June 26, 2009
Count Eddie Johnson among those who think Ron Artest will
be a hit in Los Angeles. •
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Don't
hold out hope
by
Peter May / June 26, 2009
It's a sunny day for Blake Griffin and
the Clippers. Just don't think there will be many more ahead
for them.
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What's
the best class ever?
by
Chris Tomasson / June 22, 2009
This year's draft class doesn't look very impressive. Can't
say the same about those in 1970, 1984, 1996 or 2003. •
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Why
the Lakers won
by
Eddie Johnson / June 15, 2009
Orlando had more talent, but experience was on the Lakers'
side. That was a huge factor no matter what Stan Van Gundy
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L.A. back on top
by
Chris Tomasson / June 14, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th NBA title and Kobe Bryant,
MVP of the Finals, got his first championship ring without
Shaquille O'Neal. What were the main reasons for LA's great
success? An impressive frontline, an opponent that choked
in crunch time and, most of all, Bryant's superstar play.
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Choking
again?
by
Chris Tomasson / June 13, 2009
Three years ago, the Lakers were also 3-1 in a playoff series
and they blew it. Could it happen one more time?
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The
to-do list
by
Eddie Johnson / June 8, 2009
What do the Lakers need to finish the series off? What must
Orlando do to rebound? Eddie Johnson speaks his mind about
that and more. • Read
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It's
that old Zen again
by
Roland Lazenby / June 7, 2009
The triangle offense of Tex Winter and Phil Jackson has reached
a special level for the first time in years.
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It's
Orlando's year
by Eddie Johnson / June 3, 2009
Eddie Johnson is expecting greatness from Dwight Howard at
the Finals. That could mean a title for Orlando.
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The
best/worst postseason in NBA history
by
Mark Heisler / May 31, 2009
Playoffs are boffo with great series every round – in
between T's, flagrants, upgrades, downgrades and suspensions.
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Brown
looking for answers
by
Peter May / May 28, 2009
Orlando has proved to be an incredibly tough matchup for Cleveland.
Mike Brown better figure things out soon.
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A
man of character
by
Paul Shirley / May 26, 2009
Former Bulls head coach Tim Floyd is now in the midst of the
OJ Mayo scandal at USC. Paul
Shirley, who played for him at Iowa State, just
wants you to give the man the benefit of the doubt. •
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A
genuine guy
by
Mark Heisler / May 9, 2009
Chuck Daly had to pay his dues to get to the top of his profession,
but he didn't change one bit.
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Crossroads
ahead
by
Eddie Johnson / May 1, 2009
The Rockets finally made it to the second round and it was
without Tracy McGrady. What does that say about the team and
T-Mac's future? • Read
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Does
it really have to end?
by
Peter May / April 29, 2009
Boston and Chicago are giving us one of the most exciting
playoff series ever. Too bad it will soon come down to a conclusion.
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Game
1 thoughts
by
Eddie Johnson / April 20, 2009
Eddie Johnson speaks his mind about the first games of this
year's playoffs.
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Is
Iverson running out of answers?
by
Marc Narducci / April 4, 2009
After being derailed by a sore back, Allen Iverson has posed
more questions than answers about his future.
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The
team to beat
by
Eddie Johnson / March 28, 2009
Cleveland is Eddie Johnson's pick to win the NBA title this
year and it's not only because of LeBron.
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Rose
leads rookie hunt
by
Marc Narducci / March 24, 2009
Chicago’s Derrick Rose, the top pick in the 2008 draft,
is the leading Rookie of the Year contender.
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The
season of the interim coach
by Chris Tomasson / March 21, 2009
Interim coaches are usually in
the tough position of trying to make bad teams look
good. But that sometimes leads to nice head coaching
careers.
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MVP
race not a two-man show
by
Eddie Johnson / March 17, 2009
Dwyane Wade is not the top player in the NBA to Eddie Johnson,
but he thinks the Heat's All-Star guard should be the MVP
this year. • Read
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Brown
does it again
by
Mark Heisler / March 15, 2009
Larry Brown is rebounding from the Knicks' disaster by making
the Bobcats relevant for the first time.
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Challenging
Lakerland
by
Peter May / March 7, 2009
The Lakers appear to be head and shoulders ahead of the competition
in the Western Conference. But wait for the playoffs.
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Return
to Seven Seconds or Less
by
Eddie Johnson / February 27,
2009
The Suns are back playing the type of basketball they most
enjoy. How far will that take them?
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Yawn
day
by
Eddie Johnson / February 20,
2009
As is often the case, the trade deadline went by without anything
major happening. Eddie Johnson is disappointed.
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One
more parade?
by
Marc Narducci / February 16,
2009
After a poor start, the San Antonio Spurs are up to their
old dominating ways. The Spurs are expected to contend for
an NBA title, but can they win one?
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Will Stoudemire have a new home?
by Marc Narducci / February 12, 2009
As the Feb. 19 trade deadline approaches, Phoenix’s Amare Stoudemire is one of many big names who could be changing addresses.
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The
Top 25 (again)
by
Eddie Johnson / February 7, 2009
Eddie Johnson gives us his updated list with the Top 25 players
in the NBA. • Read
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Zen?
How about rapture?
by
Roland Lazenby / January 27,
2009
Phil Jackson retiring
in 2010? Take that one with a grain of salt, says Roland Lazenby.
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Old Man Moves
by Eddie Johnson / January 24, 2009
Pacers forward Danny Granger could be flashy, but chose to be effective. That's one of the reasons why Eddie Johnson loves him so much.
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Best team no one ever saw?
by Mark Heisler / January 17, 2009
The Houston Rockets have a major issue and it's not togetherness. Their most pressing decision is what to do with Tracy McGrady, says Mark Heisler. • Read more
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Drawing attention
by Eddie Johnson/ January 14, 2009
Everyone’s attention is centered on the great starts of the Lakers, Cavaliers and Celtics, but Eddie Johnson loves to watch the Orlando Magic. • Read
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Lowered
expectations
by Marc Narducci/ January 12, 2009
A surprising number of well-known players
have gotten off to disappointing starts this year, says Marc
Narducci.
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Take
the gamble
by
Peter May / January 3, 2009
There's not much downside to the Celtics signing Stephon Marbury,
so why not take a flier on him?
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Why
pack heat?
by
Eddie Johnson / December 31, 2008
It makes some sense for athletes to carry guns if it's truly for
protection. Although nothing protects you better than common sense,
Eddie Johnson says.
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James
the early MVP frontrunner
by
Marc Narducci / December 30, 2008
Cleveland’s LeBron James leads an impressive and lengthy list
of NBA candidates through the first 30 games.
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Breaking
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