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NBA Summer League Schedule Released!

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Once again fans will be able to watch all of the NBA Summer League action from Las Vegas by tuning in to NBA TV or logging on to NBA.com.  The 58-game schedule tips off on Friday, July 9, and continues through Sunday, July 18, as 22 NBA teams, including the 2010 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and a team of NBA Development League Select players, compete at the Thomas & Mack … [Read more...] about NBA Summer League Schedule Released!

Rumor: LeBron James and Chris Bosh to Chicago, a Done Deal?

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According to the New York Times, an NBA executive has revealed that the Chicago Bulls have emerged as the favorite to sign LeBron James along with Chris Bosh, who were both teammates during the 2008 Summer Olympics. The NBA executive went as far as to say that it was a "done deal." However, he wanted to keep his name private, because he was discussing players who are not … [Read more...] about Rumor: LeBron James and Chris Bosh to Chicago, a Done Deal?

Derrick Favors will be the 1st big man taken in NBA Draft

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Somehow, someway I’ll get through an entire feature on former Georgia Tech power forward Derrick Favors without using the trite cliché: “he has a tremendous upside.” This 6-10, 245 power player's game is certainly anything but tired and shopworn as his best days are yet to come. NBA scouts know it, as he’ll likely be the first “big” taken, and could go as high as #3 or #4 in … [Read more...] about Derrick Favors will be the 1st big man taken in NBA Draft

World Cup Group E Preview: Is this the year Holland makes a run?

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Group E is made up of the offensive-minded Netherlands, the physical Cameroon, attacking Denmark and Japan. The Netherlands (also refereed to as Holland) have dominated in qualifying and friendlies leading up to the World Cup, but none of that matters until they can win on the big stage. They have a history of under-performing against quality opponents. The talent is always … [Read more...] about World Cup Group E Preview: Is this the year Holland makes a run?

NBA Offseason Mailbag

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Any chance LeBron goes to the Mavs? It seems like them and the Heat offer the best shot at a championship. Sure he could go to the Chicago Bulls but even with LeBron I think they are at least another year or two away. The New York Knicks have absolutely no talent to surround him with, and the New Jersey Nets just don't have it going on. Dallas is a big sports … [Read more...] about NBA Offseason Mailbag

Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”

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After consecutive sub-15 point scoring nights by Kobe Bryant, a.k.a. the Black Mamba, in games four and five against the Thunder, NBA pundits were beginning to question if Kobe still had it. No critic was bigger than Charles Barkley, who said, “Kobe Bryant is on the downside of his career. The nights where he goes out and scores 30 or 40 points are O-V-E-R.” Kobe responded … [Read more...] about Kobe shows he’s still “Kobe”