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NBA Rumors: C.J Miles Close To Deal With The Los Angeles Lakers?

Filed: August 1, 2012 1:06 AM CDT by
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One of the biggest weaknesses for the Los Angeles Lakers last season was their lackluster bench play. TheLakers bench finished last in production last season, producing just 20.7 points per game. But with the recent addition of Antawn Jamison, and the re-signing of big-man Jordan Hill, (who had gained serious interest from the Minnesota Timberwolves), have significantly upgraded the Lakers bench, vaulting it right up into the top 10 [...]

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NBA Rumors: Andre Kirilenko To Golden State Warriors?

Filed: July 20, 2012 6:05 PM CDT by
Bleacher Report

The Golden State Warriors are in some serious need of defensive specialist help and may have found their man. Andre Kirilenko, the 6’9″, 235 pound big man could potentially be headed West. The Golden State Warriors already have David Lee to start at the power forward position, but are in need of a serviceable backup. Kirilenko, who [...]

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NBA Rumors: Jimmer Fredette On Way Out Of Sacramento Kings?

Filed: July 17, 2012 6:29 PM CDT by
Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE

The Sacramento Kings made headlines when they drafter Brigham Young University guard Jimmer Fredette after he had a monster NCAA tournament, becoming a household name. Now, just one year later, things are looking down for Jimmer. Yesterday, the Kings inked former Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Brooks to a two year deal. With Brooks now on [...]

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Lamar Odom Traded To Los Angeles Clippers In Four-Team Deal

Filed: July 1, 2012 12:53 AM CDT by
Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE

The NBA finalized a four-team deal that included the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets. The trade will send forward Lamar Odom back to the team that drafted him, the Clippers, as Mo Williams will be sent from the Clippers to the Jazz. Also in the deal, the Mavericks traded the [...]

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NBA Trade Rumors: Dallas Mavericks could soon be rid of Lamar Odom

Filed: June 28, 2012 4:53 PM CDT by
Jerome Miron: US PRESSWIRE

On paper, it looked like a good deal. Bringing the NBA‘s 2010-2011 Sixth Man of the Year, Lamar Odom, seemed like a brilliant idea for then-reigning NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks. The only problem is Odom wasn’t going to allow it to work out. He never liked being in Dallas. From the very first day, he [...]

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5 Potential Busts in 2012 NBA Draft

Filed: June 25, 2012 10:44 PM CDT by

The 2012 NBA Draft is on Thursday and a lot of players have questions about them. Some players have the potential to be draft busts, which could cause headaches for GMs and coaches alike. Harrison Barnes could be a draft bust if he ends up in the wrong situation. Barnes could be a perfect role [...]

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The San Antonio Spurs have history on their side in NBA Playoffs

Filed: May 21, 2012 2:57 PM CDT by
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

In case you haven’t noticed, the San Antonio Spurs have yet to lose a game in this season’s NBA Playoffs. In fact, they haven’t lost a game since April 11, winning 18 straight games. In round one, they quietly but definitely defeated the Utah Jazz, winning all four games by an average score of 16 [...]

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US Select Team Announced

Filed: May 15, 2012 9:02 PM CDT by
Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

The US Select Team has been finalized, featuring a talented young group that will practice against the U.S. Olympic Team prior to the London Games. 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving highlights the 13-man roster, which will help the Olympic Team prepare for international play with scrimmages in Las Vegas. Also on the [...]

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San Antonio Spurs Crush Utah Jazz

Filed: May 3, 2012 2:43 AM CDT by
Soobum Im-US PRESSWIRE

The San Antonio Spurs came out and knew they had to make a statement to show that this is not the same team as last year, and boy, did they ever. A couple nights after handling the the Utah Jazz 106-91, the Spurs came out and flattened them again, this time 114-83. The Jazz had [...]

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Rant Sports’ Round One NBA Playoff Predictions

Filed: April 28, 2012 11:46 AM CDT by
Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE

It’s that time of year again folks: playoff season. In the first round of this year’s NBA playoffs, there are some pretty solid match-ups that will provide some excitement. Let’s get into the predictions: Utah Jazz @ San Antonio Spurs Prediction- Spurs in 5 Why: The Spurs have fallen under the radar despite having the [...]

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