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Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

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The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

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Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

2011 NBA Off-Season Losers

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It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010.  Some teams failed to make the needed moves to improve their roster and actually took a step back while other teams made drastic improvements.  Here my NBA off-season losers which include the Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Losers

2011 NBA Off-Season Winners

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It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010.  Still, some teams made major moves that will help their franchises for the immediate season and the future.  Here my NBA off-season winners which include both teams involved in the Chris Paul trade and an emerging sleeper team in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Winners

Release of New Air Jordans Causes Chaos, Anarchy Across U.S.

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When you see stories like this, it reminds you why the terrorists hate us. And it''s easy to understand when Americans stay up all night in the December cold to go and fight each other, literally, over the "right" to spend close to $200 (with tax) on shoes! ON SHOES! Seriously, you think Michael Jordan would endorse this behavior? Disgusting thugs, too stupid to remember … [Read more...] about Release of New Air Jordans Causes Chaos, Anarchy Across U.S.

Brook Lopez out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Foot, Huge Blow to NJ Nets

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Big, big time blow for the New Jersey Nets today. Fourth year center Brook Lopez fractured a metatarsal in his right foot and will have surgery tomorrow. Lopez was injured in the first half of Wednesday night's preseason game against the New York Knicks. So even with a shortened to two game preseason, big injuries still happen in meaningless games. Lopez's injury usually has … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez out 4-6 Weeks with Fractured Foot, Huge Blow to NJ Nets

Charles Barkley Calls Republican Presidential Field “Idiots” (Video)

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New Weight Watchers pitchman and former NBA star Charles Barkley seems pretty confident President Barack Obama will win a second term. A guest on “The Tonight Show,"  Barkley talked about the GOP 2012 hopefuls and said, “As a Democrat who loves the president, I am downright giddy. They ain’t no way we can lose to them idiots.” Not that Barkley is a political expert or … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley Calls Republican Presidential Field “Idiots” (Video)

Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React

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L.A. Lakers fans have plenty to worry about: their franchise Kobe Bryant has ligament strains that make him questionable at best for the opening Christmas Day game versus the Chicago Bulls. And off the court he's getting taken to the cleaners financially in his divorce. Then there's the Clippers, who are actually becoming a rival in Tinsel Town. Actually, expectations might be … [Read more...] about Ron Artest’s First Game as Metta World Peace: Lakers Fans React

Thunder vs. Heat in NBA Finals? Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Thinks So

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Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers legend, NBA analyst for TNT and Olympic athlete, yesterday shared his thoughts about the NBA’s upcoming, post-lockout, 66-game season. Former Olympian and seasoned broadcaster Summer Sanders interviewed Miller Dec. 19 as part of her “Countdown to London” series. They discussed Miller’s participation in the 1996 Olympics and then quickly … [Read more...] about Thunder vs. Heat in NBA Finals? Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Thinks So