NBA Notebook: Cuban responds to Perot's lawsuit, Tony Parker on trade block? (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Thursday, June 30, 2011 | No Comments
Mark Cuban has been largely quiet since his Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship, but he delivered a shot to former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. through the Dallas County courts. His lawyers filed supporting evidence with a motion to dismiss a 2009 lawsuit filed by...
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Suns pick Markieff Morris to boost toughness (PA SportsTicker)
By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer
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Bucks get Jackson in trade, add in draft (PA SportsTicker)
By COLIN FLY AP Sports Writer
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Pistons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's lottery pick, Greg Monroe, never worked out for the Pistons before the draft because he was expected to go higher than No. 7 overall. A similar scenario unfolded in this year's draft as Kentucky point guard Brandon Knight surprisingly fell to the Pistons at No. 8 after a run on big men.
That gives the Pistons a new floor leader and increases the possibility that 2010-11 leading scorer and restricted free agent Rodney Stuckey will not return.
Knight, who spoke with the Pistons at the Chicago predraft camp but didn't work out in Detroit, was expected to go as high as No. 3 to Utah. Engaged in serious talks with two teams in front of them and four behind them to move the pick, the Pistons ultimately stood pat and wound up with another option in a crowded...
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Irving becomes third Duke player to go No. 1 (AP)
Former Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving was the first player chosen in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the third Blue Devil to hear his name called before any other. When the Cleveland Cavaliers made him the first overall choice he joined Art Heyman, who was taken by the New York Knicks in 1963, and Elton Brand, the top choice of the Chicago Bulls in 1999, as Duke players tabbed No.
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NBA draft 2011: winners and losers (Yahoo! Sports)
Jimmer Fredette could help the Kings win back some of the fans they've lost in recent years.
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Did Jordan Hamilton?s college coach cause his draft night stumble? (Yahoo! Sports)
Denver Nuggets rookie Jordan Hamilton thinks that his former coach in Texas, Rick Barnes, is the reason he nearly fell out of the first round of the draft last week, after Barnes reportedly told several teams that Hamilton "wasn't coachable." ? Continue reading ?
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New York Liberty Get First Home Win in 2011 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On Sunday June 26, 2011, the New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, 77-67, to record their first home victory in 2011. The victory was also the first for the Liberty at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where the Liberty are playing their home games this...
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NBA Draft Profile: Markieff Morris, PF, Kansas (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | No Comments
S Power Forward University of Kansas Jayhawks #21 6:09.0-243 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania APEX Academy Prep Charter High School OVERVIEW NBA scouts don't all agree with the assessment of many Big 12 opponents that considered Markieff Morris the "other brother" next to...
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Dirk Nowitzki?s 2011 partying has nothing on his 2006 partying (Yahoo! Sports)
Amongst NBA circles, Dirk Nowitzki's trip to the relative wilderness of the Australian outback in 2007 is the stuff of legend. Reeling off a first-round exit at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in the spring of that year, ? Continue reading ?
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Out of the mouths of babes: Rockets rookies poke fun at ?Melo, Dwight (Yahoo! Sports)
Veteran athletes across professional sports often trumpet the axiom, "Rookies should be seen and not heard." The thinking here is that, like children, first-year players don't have the breadth of experience or perspective necessary to add anything of real value ? Continue reading ?
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Team-by-team NBA draft wrapup: An inside look (Yahoo! Sports)
Here's a look at what each team did -- or didn't -- do in the NBA draft, with the team's picks at the end of each capsule: BOSTON CELTICS The Celtics went into the 2011 NBA draft needing size, and they came out of it with 6-10 JaJuan Johnson of Purdue.
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Irving becomes third Duke player to go No. 1 (AP)
Former Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving was the first player chosen in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the third Blue Devil to hear his name called before any other. When the Cleveland Cavaliers made him the first overall choice he joined Art Heyman, who was taken by the New York Knicks in 1963, and Elton Brand, the top choice of the Chicago Bulls in 1999, as Duke players tabbed No.
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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Jimmer Fredette will be a Sacramento King (Yahoo! Sports)
After a year's worth of hype, a scintillating season that saw him average nearly 29 points per game and confound basketball observers as to whether or not his style of play would translate to the NBA, former BYU guard Jimmer … Continue reading →
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Spain picks Serge Ibaka for European championship (AP)
Defending champion Spain included Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka in its preliminary team on Tuesday for the European championship. Ibaka, who was born in the Republic of the Congo, is still waiting to become nationalized by Spain before the championship begins on Aug. 31 in Lithuania. "We hope he can play, even though we are not sure that he will be able to," Spain coach Sergio...
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NBA Notebook: Casey new coach in Toronto, Vogel heading to Indy? (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, June 28, 2011 | No Comments
The Toronto Raptors officially named Dwane Casey as their new head coach Tuesday. Nine days earlier, Casey served as an assistant on the NBA Championship-winning Dallas Mavericks. He follows Jay Triano, who became a consultant after Toronto finished 22-60 in 2010-11.
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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Team-by-team NBA draft wrapup: An inside look (Yahoo! Sports)
Here's a look at what each team did -- or didn't -- do in the NBA draft, with the team's picks at the end of each capsule: BOSTON CELTICS The Celtics went into the 2011 NBA draft needing size, and they came out of it with 6-10 JaJuan Johnson of Purdue.
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Pacers' Hill hopes to follow in Reggie's footsteps (PA SportsTicker)
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer
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Biyombo's NBA timetable remains unclear (Yahoo! Sports)
The Charlotte Bobcats wheeled and dealed Thursday to get 6-9 Congolese forward Bismack Biyombo onto their...
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Bucks eager to see what Harris, Leuer can do (AP)
For John Hammond and the Milwaukee Bucks, it was a busy and fruitful couple of hours. The general manager completed a three-team trade and added two players through the NBA draft, obtaining some much-needed scoring punch for a roster that finished near the bottom of the league last season. "After it happens, you take a deep breath and hope it works," Hammond said Friday.
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Video: Udonis Haslem inspires a rap hook (Yahoo! Sports)
(Warning: There's a lot of NSFW language in this one, so proceed with caution.) NBA players get name-checked with regularity in hip-hop songs, from Jay-Z's LeBron/Wade references in "Empire State of Mind" to Trife da God mentioning Bonzi Wells in … Continue reading →
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NBA Draft Profile: Donatas Motiejunas, PF, Lithuania (Yahoo! Sports)
S MOTIEJUNAS Power Forward/Center Benetton Treviso Basket, Italy #11 7:00.1-224 Kaunas, Lithuania Aisciai-Atletas Kaunas, Lithuania BC Zalgiris Kaunas, Lithuania Zalgiris-Sabonio mokykla Kaunas, Lithuania OVERVIEW Long regarded as the elite prospect in the European ranks, the NBA...
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Team-by-team NBA draft wrapup: An inside look (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Monday, June 27, 2011 | No Comments
Here's a look at what each team did -- or didn't -- do in the NBA draft, with the team's picks at the end of each capsule: BOSTON CELTICS The Celtics went into the 2011 NBA draft needing size, and they came out of it with 6-10 JaJuan Johnson of Purdue.
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Spurs take Canada's Joseph with 29th pick (The Canadian Press)
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Spurs have taken Canadian guard Cory Joseph with the 29th overall pick in the NBA draft.
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Blazers looking at deals as draft looms (PA SportsTicker)
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer
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Should the Celtics Try to Get Josh Smith for Ray Allen? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
I know, the recent news that the Boston Celtics apparently aren't interested in Josh Smith would seem to eliminate the possibility of Smith wearing green and white when the 2011-12 season gets underway. Fellow Cs fans here in Massachusetts had good reason to believe that the...
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NBA draft 2011 trade breakdown (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft featured several trades, including a three-team deal with the Kings, Bucks and Bobcats.
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Rockets beef up frontcourt with eye on Yao (PA SportsTicker)
By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer
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NBA Draft: Jazz draft Kanter No. 3 (Yahoo! Sports)
The Utah Jazz drafted Turkish teenager Enes Kanter with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Kanter, 6-11, 260 pounds, fits the Jazz system as a fundamentally sound post player with range to 15-17 feet as a jump shooter. Kanter was a top recruit last year at Kentucky, but...
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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The life and loss of Len Bias, 25 years later (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, June 26, 2011 | No Comments
Twenty-five years ago, the Boston Celtics lucked into the second overall pick in the NBA Draft, even after coming off a championship season with a team that many consider to be the greatest of all time. They used the pick … Continue reading →
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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Spurs trade Hill, acquire pair of first-rounders (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs knew they needed changes, and they used the NBA draft to start making some. The Spurs kicked off an unusually busy draft for coach Gregg Popovich by trading backup point guard George Hill to the Indiana Pacers for their first-round pick, 6-foot-7 forward Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State.
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NBA Notebook: Cuban responds to Perot's lawsuit, Tony Parker on trade block? (Yahoo! Sports)
Mark Cuban has been largely quiet since his Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship, but he delivered a shot to former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. through the Dallas County courts. His lawyers filed supporting evidence with a motion to dismiss a 2009 lawsuit filed by...
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Kings end up with Fredette after 3-team trade (AP)
The Sacramento Kings found a shooter they hope they can eventually pair in the backcourt with Tyreke Evans and a high-profile player to help in marketing when they ended up with high-scoring guard Jimmer Fredette after making a draft-day trade Thursday with Charlotte and Milwaukee. "I think it's important to get not only a high-quality player but a high-quality person," said Geoff...
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Parker wants to stay with Spurs (Yahoo! Sports)
Word came yesterday that the San Antonio Spurs were ready to trade the longtime face of the franchise, Tony...
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Irving becomes third Duke player to go No. 1 (AP)
Former Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving was the first player chosen in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the third Blue Devil to hear his name called before any other. When the Cleveland Cavaliers made him the first overall choice he joined Art Heyman, who was taken by the New York Knicks in 1963, and Elton Brand, the top choice of the Chicago Bulls in 1999, as Duke players tabbed No.
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Nene to remain with Nuggets? (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Saturday, June 25, 2011 | No Comments
Denver Nuggets center Nene can opt out of his contract on June 30 and become a free agent, but it's looking...
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Draft Day will be interesting for 76ers: Fan's look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 2011 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 23. The Philadelphia 76ers have the 16th pick in the NBA Draft, but there are a lot of possibilities that could see them move up or move down. There is also the prospect of trading Andre Iguodala, something that has been talked about for...
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Team-by-team NBA draft wrapup: An inside look (Yahoo! Sports)
Here's a look at what each team did -- or didn't -- do in the NBA draft, with the team's picks at the end of each capsule: BOSTON CELTICS The Celtics went into the 2011 NBA draft needing size, and they came out of it with 6-10 JaJuan Johnson of Purdue.
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Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft just about appeared to go down without a hitch, even though it could have been absolute drudgery for those who were forced to either work within it or cover it. Otherwise, it was a good time … Continue reading →
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NBA draft 2011 trade breakdown (Yahoo! Sports)
The 2011 NBA draft featured several trades, including a three-team deal with the Kings, Bucks and Bobcats.
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76ers extend qualifying offers to Young, Hawes (Yahoo! Sports)
The Philadelphia 76ers extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Spencer Hawes and Thaddeus Young on Wednesday, the team announced. Citing team policy, financial terms weren't disclosed. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Young's is $3.99 million, while...
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Draft day passes relatively quietly for Lakers (PA SportsTicker)
The NBA draft came and went, and the core of the Los Angeles Lakers remains the same.
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Hawks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
So much for all those rumors, all that drama and all of those trades that were supposed to happen.
Josh Smith went to bed on draft night the same way he woke up, a member of the Hawks.
"It is what it is," said Smith, whose name surfaced in rumors before, during and even after the draft. "I'm going to keep doing what I do every year, and that's working like crazy to make sure my team plays at the highest level every night."
Keith Benson was the Hawks' only pick in the draft, No. 48 overall. It was a solid second-round pick for a team always in need of fortification in the frontcourt.
The 6-11 Benson does need some time to bulk up his 224-pound frame. But since there is no telling when the 2011-12 season will officially begin, courtesy of the miles of distance...
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Irving becomes third Duke player to go No. 1 (AP)
Posted on | Friday, June 24, 2011 | No Comments
Former Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving was the first player chosen in the NBA draft Thursday night, becoming the third Blue Devil to hear his name called before any other. When the Cleveland Cavaliers made him the first overall choice he joined Art Heyman, who was taken by the New York Knicks in 1963, and Elton Brand, the top choice of the Chicago Bulls in 1999, as Duke players tabbed No.
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Big changes in 2010-2011 altered the NBA's balance of power: Fan's take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 2010-2011 NBA season was full of surprises. The balance of power seems to be shifting from the west to the east as we're seeing in this year's Finals (" Heat-Mavs Having Close Finals "). It's going to be a battle, but in the end the eastern conference...
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AP Source: Heat get Norris Cole in trade (AP)
Another year, another player from Cleveland looks to be coming to Miami. A person with familiar with the trade says the Miami Heat have agreed to a deal that will send Cleveland State guard Norris Cole to the Eastern Conference champions. The proposed trade is with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were acquiring Cole in a separate deal with Chicago after the Bulls chose the Horizon League player of...
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The best draft in NBA history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 1970 NBA Draft is considered by many to be the best draft in league history because it's the draft that has produced the most Basketball Hall of Fame Players. A total of six players drafted in 1970 have been enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Spurs take Texas' Joseph with 29th pick (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs have taken Texas guard Cory Joseph with the 29th overall pick in the NBA draft. The Spurs earlier traded backup guard George Hill to the Indiana Pacers for their first-round pick, forward Kawhi Leonard of San Diego State. The deal made for one of the most active Spurs drafts under coach Gregg Popovich.
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Sixers could use Philly native Markieff Morris in NBA Draft: Fan's take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Andre Iguodala seems to be as out the door as I've ever seen. Even though nothing's written in stone, and anything can happen--we've been here before. Chirps don't get too boisterous if their aren't a lot of birds around.
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Mavericks' Casey high on Pistons' coaching list (Yahoo! Sports)
A few teams are looking for a new head coach and it's not hurting Dwane Casey's case that the team he is...
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Wizards pick Czech Republic's Vesely with 1st pick (AP)
Flip Saunders is very impressed with Jan Vesely. The Washington Wizards coach worked out the 6-foot-11 forward from the Czech Republic and liked his basketball skills. When he watched Vesely passionately kiss his girlfriend on television after his selection by the Wizards was announced, Saunders liked him even more.
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Last-minute dealing for OKC in NBA Draft: Fan take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Thursday, June 23, 2011 | No Comments
The Oklahoma City Thunder may still see value in the 2011 stock of NBA draftees. Conflicting reports claim back-up point guard Eric Maynor may be on the trading block for a higher pick. ESPN reports the Thunder have spoken to the Sacramento Kings for the number seven pick and the...
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Top overall picks with college experience usually work out: NBA Draft history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It is widely assumed that Duke's Kryrie Irving will be the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft on June 23, 2011. Irving would join a long list of players that became the top overall pick despite not playing more than a year of college basketball.
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Best NBA players from LSU (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
These are the best NBA players who also played for LSU or Louisiana State University . This list is timely because LSU great Shaquille O'Neal announced his retirement from the NBA on June 1, 2011. I can still remember watching Shaq play at LSU .
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Portland showing interest in acquiring Monta Ellis from Golden State Warriors: A fan's reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Portland Trail Blazers are apparently chatting up the Golden State Warriors about a Monta Ellis trade right now. Expressing interest to bring on a shooting guard like Ellis raises the question of what Portland could possibly be offering up that would improve the roster in the...
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NBA Notebook: Cuban responds to Perot's lawsuit, Tony Parker on trade block? (Yahoo! Sports)
Mark Cuban has been largely quiet since his Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship, but he delivered a shot to former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr. through the Dallas County courts. His lawyers filed supporting evidence with a motion to dismiss a 2009 lawsuit filed by...
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Irving rewards father's perseverance (Yahoo! Sports)
Kyrie Irving credits his father, who raised him as a single parent, for helping make him a possible No. 1 draft pick.
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NBA Draft Preview (Yahoo! Sports)
E ATLANTA HAWKS Draft night for the Atlanta Hawks could very well be trade night. If the latest round of rumors involving the Hawks have any legs, a blockbuster could be in store. The Hawks are the latest team rumored to be involved in the talks for Golden State Warriors guard Monta...
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Teams that have appeared in NBA Finals the most times (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
These are the NBA teams or franchises that have made it to the NBA Finals the most times. With their 100-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on 5-25-2011, the Dallas Mavericks have won the Western Conference Finals and punched their ticket to the franchise's second NBA Finals...
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Local guide: San Antonio Spurs/Silver Stars youth basketball camp (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Wednesday, June 22, 2011 | No Comments
Youth basketball camps hosted by the San Antonio Spurs and Silver Stars are an excellent way to provide your child with the total basketball experience. For more than 25 years now, the San Antonio Spurs (joined by the Silver Stars) have trained and developed boys and girls ages...
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Analysts wonder if labor will cost NBA momentum (PA SportsTicker)
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer
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NBA Draft Profile: Chris Singleton, SF, FSU (Yahoo! Sports)
N Small Forward/Power Forward Florida State University Seminoles #31 6:09.0-224 Canton, Georgia Dunwoody High School OVERVIEW What started out as a sensational regular season for Singleton and the Seminoles, it all came to a temporary halt in February, when the two-time Atlantic...
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The best draft in NBA history (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 1970 NBA Draft is considered by many to be the best draft in league history because it's the draft that has produced the most Basketball Hall of Fame Players. A total of six players drafted in 1970 have been enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Cavaliers claim no deal is set with Irving (Yahoo! Sports)
A rumor circulated Monday that the Cleveland Cavaliers "have committed" to select Duke University...
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NBA owners, players swap proposals, to meet Friday (AP)
Saying it reflects a "desire to go as far as we can to avoid a lockout," NBA Commissioner David Stern revealed Tuesday that owners have moved off their insistence on a hard salary cap. Players don't see it that way. So it appears the cap system remains as the biggest obstacle to a new collective bargaining agreement before the rapidly approaching June 30 deadline.
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NBA Notebook: Casey new coach in Toronto, Vogel heading to Indy? (Yahoo! Sports)
The Toronto Raptors officially named Dwane Casey as their new head coach Tuesday. Nine days earlier, Casey served as an assistant on the NBA Championship-winning Dallas Mavericks. He follows Jay Triano, who became a consultant after Toronto finished 22-60 in 2010-11.
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NBA Finals history and MVPs (Yahoo! Sports)
All 65 champions and MVPs.
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Jimmer Fredette impresses in workout with Kemba Walker (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, June 21, 2011 | No Comments
Last Friday, we informed you of BYU guard Jimmer Fredette's desire to have a pre-draft workout with point guards Brandon Knight of Kentucky and Kemba Walker of Connecticut. As a college star saddled with concerns about his athleticism and defense, … Continue reading →
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Suns may buy out Vince Carter (Yahoo! Sports)
The Phoenix Suns may have a little extra room financially this coming season than originally planned.
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Magic's Howard denies extension agreement reached (Yahoo! Sports)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard can become a free agent next summer if he so chooses and plenty of Magic fans...
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Wade takes in Versace show in Milan (AP)
Dwyane Wade's trip to Italy is off to a fashionable start. On the fifth anniversary of being the 2006 NBA finals MVP, the Miami Heat guard was one of the front-row spectators Monday at a Versace fashion show in Milan. Wade arrived in the Italian city hours earlier. Also at the show: New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, sitting with Wade, his longtime friend.
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Corey Fisher still wondering what happened at Nova (AP)
Corey Fisher doesn't know what went wrong toward the end of the Villanova basketball season, when the Wildcats went from being one of the nation's top teams to a Big East also-ran in a matter of weeks. "I know people expected us to win a lot because we are Villanova," Fisher said after a pre-draft workout Tuesday with the New Jersey Nets.
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Detroit Pistons fire coach John Kuester (The Canadian Press)
DETROIT - John Kuester juggled his lineup, benched veterans and tried seemingly every combination he could think of to shake the Detroit Pistons out of their funk.
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Klay Thompson draft stock peaking at perfect time: A fan's reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Monday, June 20, 2011 | No Comments
Klay Thompson is still seeing his value go up before the 2011 NBA Draft. The former Washington State Cougars guard is seeing his stock peak at the perfect time as the final mock drafts come out before the big day. In the new NBA mock draft by Chad Ford (version 5.0), the ESPN writer...
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NBA Finals MVPs born outside the United States (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
These are the players that were NBA Finals MVPs who were not born in the United States. A relevant list, since the 2011 NBA Finals MVP was born in Germany. My favorite NBA team, the New Jersey Nets, has made two NBA Finals, and lost them both.
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NBA remains leader in sports diversity (AP)
The NBA isn't resting on its laurels as a pacesetter in sports diversity. The league has again earned an A grade in a study of the diversity of its leadership in its front office and its 30 teams. The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida released its annual report on the league Thursday.
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Mavericks' Casey the frontrunner in Toronto? (Yahoo! Sports)
Now that Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Dwane Casey has helped win an NBA championship and has become known as...
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Mavericks end LeBron-a-Thon: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Dallas Mavericks accomplished what so few considered was achievable. They played a significant role in creating doubt in the almighty Miami Heat -- questions about themselves they were never able to answer. I have to admit I'm stunned.
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Raptors Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Raptors are going to be far more reactive than proactive in the NBA draft, given their No. 5 slot and the varying needs of a franchise coming off a 22-win season.
They have needs at point guard, center and small forward and have narrowed a list of possibilities down to about five.
The trouble is, they can't read what may happen with the first four selections, and that's added some extra work to the process.
The two point guards who have caught their eye—Kentucky's Brandon Knight and Connecticut's Kemba Walker—may be gone by the time the Raptors get around to choosing, so they've taken a long hard look at the likes of small forward Kawhi Leonard and the group of European big men that's headed by Jan Vesely of the Czech Republic.
General...
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The 10-man rotation, starring Tex Winter (Yahoo! Sports)
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Chicago … Continue reading →
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Cavs to work out Kanter again (Yahoo! Sports)
Enes Kanter will work out in front of Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
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Most 3-point field goals in an NBA Finals game by player (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Sunday, June 19, 2011 | No Comments
These are the players who have made the most three-point field goals in an NBA Finals game . A very relevant stat for the 2011 NBA Finals, since both the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat have many players who can tie or break this record.
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Videos: J.J. Barea can succeed in the right offensive system (Yahoo! Sports)
See, guys? You just need to give J.J. Barea the opportunity to run an offense he feels comfortable with ? an offense in which he can scurry around like a Jolt-cola'd-up field mouse, then wind up beneath the basket surrounded … Continue reading →
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Heat makes Chalmers a restricted free agent (Yahoo! Sports)
To no one's surprise, the Miami Heat made it very clear Wednesday that they want Mario Chalmers to return to the team next season, by making him a restricted free agent and giving the Heat the right to match any contract offer that he receives from any other team.
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Fan's take: Is Caracter a concern for the Lakers? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
After drafting him 58 th overall out of Texas El-Paso (UTEP) in the 2010 NBA Draft, my hometown Los Angeles Lakers have been a bit disappointed to say the least with power forward Derrick Caracter. Since joining the squad as a rookie in 2010, he's made a minimal impact on the...
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NBA Draft Preview (Yahoo! Sports)
E ATLANTA HAWKS Draft night for the Atlanta Hawks could very well be trade night. If the latest round of rumors involving the Hawks have any legs, a blockbuster could be in store. The Hawks are the latest team rumored to be involved in the talks for Golden State Warriors guard Monta...
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Lakers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Saturday, June 18, 2011 | No Comments
The Lakers still are confident they are championship contenders despite exiting the 2011 playoffs in a second-round sweep. So they are entering the NBA draft with tempered expectations about how much help they can get from anyone so young.
The Lakers have no first-round draft pick (and thus no expected guaranteed contract with a first-round pick), sending it out along with Sasha Vujacic in a Dec. 15 trade to save money. The Lakers do have four second-round picks (with no guaranteed contracts there) and will hope to beat the market there.
The Lakers have picks at 41, 46, 56 and 58 overall. They also have some history of success in the second round under general manager Mitch Kupchak, landing Luke Walton in 2003, Ronny Turiaf in 2005, Marc Gasol in 2007 and Devin Ebanks and...
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Bird happy to see Carlisle win championship (AP)
Larry Bird is happy Rick Carlisle finally got his ring. The Pacers president told reporters Thursday that the combination of Carlisle's coaching style and the Mavericks' personality was a perfect match, and that they took advantage of the opportunity to bring home Dallas' first NBA title.
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Wade bruises left hip in Game 5 of finals (The Canadian Press)
DALLAS - Dwyane Wade might be limping through the rest of the NBA finals.
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Pistons to interview Sampson for coach job (Yahoo! Sports)
The Pistons have received permission to speak with Kelvin Sampson about their coaching vacancy.
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NBA Notebook: Miami's Dwayne Wade "ready to go" for Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade went through Saturday's light practice without any major problems and he will be ready to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Wade was reported as shooting without any protection on bruised left hip during Saturday's shootaround.
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Heat hope comforts of home will help (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - LeBron James knows his fourth-quarter offence in these NBA finals have been broken down countless ways, all with relatively the same conclusion.
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NBA Mock Draft 3.0 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
First round 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (From Los Angeles Clippers ) Kyrie Irving, PG 19 years old; 6'3"; 190 lbs Duke, freshman Kyrie Irving quietly visited the Cavaliers in Cleveland late last week. He underwent a thorough medical examination, an interview and a light...
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NBA nixes Bobcats' plan for pre-lockout camp (AP)
With the NBA looking at a potential lockout that would wipe out July's summer leagues, the Charlotte Bobcats thought they found a way to still get a look at young players and free agents. The league had other ideas. Coach Paul Silas said Tuesday night the NBA turned down Charlotte's plans to host a multi-team, free-agent camp after this month's draft and before the collective bargaining...
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NBA Playoff Leaders Through the 2011 Conference Finals: NBA Fan (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Friday, June 17, 2011 | No Comments
2011 NBA Playoffs The 2011 NBA Playoffs have seen a number of outstanding young players take the next step in their development. Young NBA stars Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose took their teams to the 2011 conference finals. However, more experienced NBA teams, the Dallas Mavericks...
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Daughter of former Laker Robert Horry dies: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Los Angeles Lakers' family has something else to mourn about besides the fact that they weren't holding up the Larry O'Brien trophy at season's end. Ashlyn Horry, 17-year old daughter of former Laker Robert Horry, died the morning of June 14 at Texas...
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Nowitzki dismisses insult eve of Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James didn't give fuel to Dirk Nowitzki with their coughing. He has all he needs.
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NBA teams that won lottery with longest odds: Cavaliers overcome long odds to win 2011 NBA Draft Lottery (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery on May 17, 2011. The Cavaliers earned the top pick because of an earlier trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers had just a 2.8% chance of earning that pick, so it was pretty surprising that the Cavaliers got it.
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Timberwolves Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Arizona forward Derrick Williams and Turkish center Enes Kanter came to Minneapolis a week before the NBA draft for separate workouts and each declared himself the draft's best player to a Timberwolves team that owns the second overall pick.
One of them must be wrong.
The Wolves worked out Kanter in the morning against other prospects, including a 7-foot center, and then drilled Williams in an afternoon session on his perimeter skills against a group of guards.
Afterward, Wolves assistant general manager Tony Ronzone called Kanter an "option" for that second overall pick if Cleveland indeed does select Duke point guard Kyrie Irving with the first pick.
He also praised Williams' ball-handling skills, which he said are impressive for a combo forward who...
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Ten Orlando Magic themed gifts for Father's Day (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Father's Day is fast approaching and if your dad's a fan of the Orlando Magic there's no shortage of Magic merchandise that can make the perfect Father's Day gift. There's everything from hats and jerseys to garden gnomes.
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Local guide: San Antonio Spurs/Silver Stars youth basketball camp (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Youth basketball camps hosted by the San Antonio Spurs and Silver Stars are an excellent way to provide your child with the total basketball experience. For more than 25 years now, the San Antonio Spurs (joined by the Silver Stars) have trained and developed boys and girls ages...
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Sampson, Woodson top Pistons' list (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Thursday, June 16, 2011 | No Comments
Kelvin Sampson and Mike Woodson are among the candidates being considered to fill Detroit's coach vacancy.
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Barkley: No NBA season next year (Yahoo! Sports)
Charles Barkley spent more than a few years being the Round Mound of Rebound for the Philadelphia 76ers .
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Kings extend offer sheet to retain Marcus Thornton (Yahoo! Sports)
Marcus Thornton has been extended a qualifying offer from the Sacramento Kings, the team announced Tuesday, making Thorton a restricted free agent. A two-year NBA veteran, Thornton averaged 21.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.67 steals per game in 27 appearances with the...
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Hawks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
With no first-round pick, traded away for Kirk Hinrich, and little else to do draft preparation-wise, the attention for the Hawks turns to trades and trade rumors.
It's hard to tell which category is more intriguing, the actual trade possibilities or the rumored trades, and there are plenty of the latter.
Josh Smith's name comes up most often. The enigmatic forward has plenty of value and has made it clear, via sources close to him, that he's had enough of being the scapegoat for all of the Hawks' ills.
But Hawks general manager Rick Sund made it clear during a postseason question-and-answer session with the Atlanta Journal Constitution that he is not interested in the rampant speculation about his team.
In fact, Sund wouldn't even commit to looking into...
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No more excuses to be made for LeBron James: Local fan's reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
All year, I championed the LeBron James as the rightful NBA MVP. What I saw on a nightly basis from LeBron exceeded any impact Derrick Rose or Kobe Bryant could consistently have on their teams. He scored, rebounded and dished with the best in the league and my conviction about his...
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Report: Sixers in talks to be sold (Yahoo! Sports)
The Philadelphia 76ers may be close to being sold. Owner Comcast-Spectacor is in talks to sell the team to a group led by New York-based leveraged buyout specialist Joshua Harris, ESPN.com reported, citing sources. Though talks are ongoing, a source with knowledge of the talks...
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The top five NBA players who played with the Tulane Green Wave: Fan's opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Posted on | Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | No Comments
Tulane Green Wave When I attended my Alma Mater Tulane University in the early 1990s, my favorite Green Wave sport to attend was men's basketball. Although I am a bigger football fan than basketball fan, the atmosphere in jam-packed, tiny Fogelman Arena was electric at that...
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Warriors continue search for coach (Yahoo! Sports)
If Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey becomes a finalist, decision could be postponed until after the Finals.
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Don't feel bad for James; he made his decision (AP)
LeBron James brought this on himself. The ridicule, the scorn, the unabashed delight seemingly everyone outside of Miami is taking in his failure to win the NBA title -- it's all on him. When you make a spectacle of yourself and give the impression you're above everyone else, as James did with his shockingly tone-deaf live TV free-agent decision last offseason, you have to back it up.
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The top five Los Angeles Lakers that deserve a statue: Fan's take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has made recent headlines as he expressed frustration that the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to erect a statue of him. Fans have had mixed feelings about the fact that Kareem is the one making these comments, but it is hard to argue with the career accomplishments...
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NBA's Robinson cited for public urination near NYC (AP)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson is apologizing to fans after police caught him urinating in public in a New York City suburb. White Plains police say an officer spotted Robinson urinating on a sidewalk outside a bookstore just before 2 a.m. Friday. Authorities told reporters that Robinson was taken to police headquarters, issued a summons and ordered to show up in court June 22.
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McHale named new head coach for Houston Rockets (Yahoo! Sports)
Former Minnesota Timberwolves coach and Boston Celtics star Kevin McHale is back along the sidelines, being hired Wednesday as head coach of the Houston Rockets. McHale replaces Rick Adelman, who left the team after four seasons.
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