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May 20, 2013 @ 11:34 AM ET by Raul Barrigon

Jrue Holiday: "I'd love Bynum to stay in Philly... if he's healthy"

Andrew Bynum, Jrue Holiday, Michael Curry, Philadelphia 76ers

All-Star guard Jrue Holiday speaks highly of teammate Andrew Bynum and Sixers coaching candidate Michael Curry.

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May 08, 2013 @ 06:50 PM ET by Jorge Sierra

Walter Tavares: The biggest unknown in the draft

Draft, Spain, Walter Tavares

At 7-foot-3, no player in the early entry list is taller than Gran Canaria center Walter Tavares. The problem is he's as big as he's green.

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April 23, 2013 @ 08:53 PM ET by Jorge Sierra

Dion Waiters: "I'm still not getting the respect I think I deserve"

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dion Waiters

Cavs guard Dion Waiters weighs in on Cleveland's coaching situation, his rookie year and the summer ahead.

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March 05, 2013 @ 11:53 AM ET by Raul Barrigon

Greg Smith: "Kevin McHale wants me to be a beast"

Greg Smith, Houston Rockets

Going undrafted and signing his first pro contract in Mexico didn't bode well for Greg Smith's career, but he's turning out to be a legit big man for the Houston Rockets.

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February 14, 2013 @ 09:43 AM ET by Raul Barrigon

Terrence Ross on the dunk contest

All Star Game, Terrence Ross, Toronto Raptors

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December 13, 2012 @ 12:32 PM ET by Jorge Sierra

Josh Smith: "Danny Ferry's winning attitude has trickled down to the coaches and players"

Atlanta Hawks, Josh Smith

Hawks forward Josh Smith is happier in Atlanta now than he was in the recent past.

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December 09, 2012 @ 05:46 PM ET by Raul Barrigon

Dikembe Mutombo: "I don't know if there will be another commissioner as good as Stern"

David Stern, Dikembe Mutombo, Dwight Howard, Serge Ibaka

HoopsHype caught up with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo, who talked about Serge Ibaka, David Stern and more.

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October 09, 2012 @ 09:39 AM ET by Jorge Sierra

Dirk Nowitzki: "Mark Cuban was always there"

Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki

Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki reflects on his career and his relationship with team owner Mark Cuban.

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October 08, 2012 @ 02:10 PM ET by Jorge Sierra

Bernard James: "My experience gave me an advantage"

Bernard James, Dallas Mavericks

At 27 and with a military background that includes tours of duty in Iraq, Qatar and Kuwait, Mavs forward Bernard James is far from your typical NBA rookie.

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September 23, 2012 @ 11:59 AM ET by Raul Barrigon