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Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

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I know the last few years have been down-right dreadful for fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our last few draft picks (Wes Johnson and Derrick Williams) haven't panned-out, so far or yet. But, Ricky Rubio brought a spark this season before his ACL injury. He lit-up Target Center with his maestro passing skills and non-matador-esque defensive ability that most of his … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run

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Look at the top of the NBA's Eastern Conference standings as this lockout-shortened regular season draws to a close. The top two teams look familiar -- the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. The third-place team in the East? It isn't the Boston Celtics. It isn't the Orlando Magic. It's the Indiana Pacers. The long-suffering franchise has climbed to a 41-22 record, … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers net third seed in East with April run

The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!

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No one will ever be what Michael Jordan was to the Chicago Bulls, NBA, or basketball in general. Several great players have been compared to Jordan, most notably Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Everyone thought that James was going to be the next Jordan when he entered the league. Nine years later, James hasn’t accomplished anything more than a couple of MVP awards and two … [Read more...] about The Closest Thing to Michael Jordan? It’s NOT About the Numbers!

2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/20/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.  Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-Second Round (4/20/12)

2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (4/20/12)

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The 2012 NBA Draft figures to consist of a deeper, more talented group of prospects that the 2011 class.  Team needs  HAVE been taken into consideration with this 2012 NBA mock draft and the order is based off the current NBA standings.  Click on the players' name for a complete, in-depth scouting report.  Check out The Sports Bank's NFL Mock Draft as well. (By the way, … [Read more...] about 2012 NBA Mock Draft-First Round (4/20/12)