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Will The Philadelphia 76ers Shop Andre Iguodala This Off-Season?

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Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming.  Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players.  Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season.  Expect to see a ton of … [Read more...] about Will The Philadelphia 76ers Shop Andre Iguodala This Off-Season?

Should a Marijuana Arrest Affect NBA Draft Stock? Washington St.’s Klay Thompson

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Marijuana is not a Performance Enhancing Drug. Unless the performance you want to enhance is consumption of Doritos and watching of "Harold and Kumar" movies. That said, does the marijuana arrest of Klay Thompson actually have any relevance in determining his NBA Draft stock? Is this a character concern, or just a college kid doing what college kids do? It may not be long … [Read more...] about Should a Marijuana Arrest Affect NBA Draft Stock? Washington St.’s Klay Thompson

Dallas Mavericks 95, Miami Heat 93 Finals Game 2: Ich bein ein Nowitzki!

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The Miami Heat had the Dallas Mavericks on the ropes in game two of the NBA Finals. And had they held on it would have been the likely end of the series. Would Dallas go quietly into that good night. 2006 MVP and German national Dirk Nowitzki's game said NEIN!! He then owned the velociraptor resembling Chris Bosh with a three and hook shot that said DAS IS SEHR GUT! -Why do … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks 95, Miami Heat 93 Finals Game 2: Ich bein ein Nowitzki!

Nash to the Timberwolves? Makes Sense For Both Teams

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On paper, Steve Nash to the Timberwolves seems like it would never work. Especially if the main trade chip being sent to Phoenix is Jonny Flynn. That trade seems less likely than coach Eric Taylor and Vince Howard’s dad becoming friends. (Yes, I’m watching the NBC version like it’s in real time.) I would argue Nash to the Timberwolves makes great sense for both the Suns … [Read more...] about Nash to the Timberwolves? Makes Sense For Both Teams

Indiana Pacers Could Be Major Players This Off-Season

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Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming.  Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players.  Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season.  The Indiana Pacers … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers Could Be Major Players This Off-Season

Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?

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After what might be the longest negotiation in the history of professional sports, Ricky Rubio has finally agreed to be a part of the NBA team that drafted him. 706 days after David Kahn and the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Rubio with the 5th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, it appears the two parties have agreed to join forces for the 2011-12 season and beyond. By … [Read more...] about Ricky Rubio Joins the Timberwolves; Early Favorite for Rookie of the Year?