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Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick

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The NBA has reached an agreement, in principle, to end the Chris Paul drama. Just ten days and change to the start of the season and CP3 didn't even know what team he was going to be on. Yes, the Los Angeles Clippers will get to keep Blake Griffin, and still have one of the best point guards in the league. According to the sources of Yahoo! Sports: The league-owned New … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Assets: Draft Picks and Cap Space

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The Minnesota Timberwolves tip off their 2011-12 season in just 16 days on December 26th. That means Timberwolves' GM David Kahn and head coach Rick Adelman have 12 days to get their opening roster set. That could come in the form of a free agent signing or a trade. In order to execute a trade, the Wolves will surely use one of their future draft picks. And due to their … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves’ Assets: Draft Picks and Cap Space

Scottie Pippen Suing CBS, CNBC, Arizona St. and More

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Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is going after the media for portraying him as a financial train wreck. The recent NBA Hall-of-Famer and Bulls ambassador is suing every media outlet that reported he went bankrupt. And in his best Donald Trump impersonation, Pippen claims he has been worth at least $40,000,000 at every point of his life this past decade. … [Read more...] about Scottie Pippen Suing CBS, CNBC, Arizona St. and More

Charles Barkely will be New Weight Watchers Pitchman

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Chuckles has a new gig. Charles Barkley, the Round Mound of Rebound will be the new face of Weight Watchers multi-media, multi-pronged ad campaign aimed at men. Barkley, a tall 6-6, who was listed at 6-8, went about 245 during his playing days, and is just north of three C-Notes right now. He is down from 350. During his DUI arrest in late 2008, in which he admitted he … [Read more...] about Charles Barkely will be New Weight Watchers Pitchman

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Amnesty Options

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In the aftermath of the infamous labor talks between the NBAPA and the owners, there is an interesting clause in the new CBA. The amnesty clause. The amnesty clause is similar to waivers, in that a team releases a player and has to pay out the remainder of the contract. But in the case of the amnesty waiver, the player's contract doesn't count against his former team's … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves’ Amnesty Options

Will Bulls Get More From a Slimmed Down Carlos Boozer?

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Perhaps Carlos Boozer will pull more of his weight with the Chicago Bulls this season, given that he's lost quite a bit of it from his body. GM Gar Forman Sunday at Media Day: "Carlos came into camp 20-plus pounds lighter. He's in great shape." Perhaps the improved conditioning will make Boozer that true second banana that Rose sorely lacked last year. Booze gets paid … [Read more...] about Will Bulls Get More From a Slimmed Down Carlos Boozer?

Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables

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Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau described what happens when his team plays the Miami Heat: "each possession is a war." Yes, the NBA is actually back now, even though it may seem hard to believe. Training camps are open, media days have been held, including the session for the team with the best regular season record in the league last year. The reigning MVP Derrick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables

Sources: Timberwolves to Sign J.J. Barea

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have added another point guard. The Wolves and former Dallas Mavericks' point guard J.J. Barea are putting the finishing touches on a four-deal that would give Minnesota another viable option behind rookie Rick Rubio at the point guard position. Barea became a household name in June when he helped spark the Mavericks off the bench en route to … [Read more...] about Sources: Timberwolves to Sign J.J. Barea

Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days

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The Detroit Pistons still haven't officially waived shooting guard Richard "Rip" Hamilton. Waivers take 48 hours to clear. Barring any unforeseen issues, Rip should be at Chicago Bulls trainingcamp by the middle of the week. Today was Bulls media day, and of course free agency, trades, acquisitions were all hot topics. As you might expect no one said anything publicly to … [Read more...] about Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days