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Pistons Draft Pick Kyle Singler: no Regrets about Playing in Spain

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NBA talent Kyle Singler, the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, said he has no regret over his decision to spurn the Pistons to play professional basketball in Spain. The Real Madrid forward, selected by Detroit with the 3rd pick in the second round of the draft, is one of a handful of players who didn't return to America once the NBA lockout … [Read more...] about Pistons Draft Pick Kyle Singler: no Regrets about Playing in Spain

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

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

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

Magic Waive Gilbert Arenas with Amnesty Clause; Pistons Cut Rip Hamilton

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The new Amnesty Clause in the NBA labor agreement update claimed it's first ever victim today. Gilbert Arenas of the Orlando Magic. Yes, "Hibachi," "Agent 0," or as I call him "shooty mcshootington" or "gunsy mcgunsington" walks away from the Magic with a cool $60+ million; without having to do a thing. The Magic get to take his albatross of a contract off their salary cap … [Read more...] about Magic Waive Gilbert Arenas with Amnesty Clause; Pistons Cut Rip Hamilton

NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. Detroit Pistons re-sign SF Tayshaun Prince to 4-year, $27 million contract I thought for sure Prince was going to move on in his career … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko

Top NBA Teams of All Time Named: ’96 Bulls #1, ’71 Bucks #8 ’89 Pistons #10

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In 2011, Sporting News is settling the score on the Great Sports Debates. This month’s debate puts to rest the argument of the NBA’s greatest teams of all time, with SN asking an All-Star panel of current and former coaches, players, executives and journalists to cast their votes. Led by Michael Jordan, the 1995-96 NBA champion Chicago Bulls earned the No. 1 spot. They won 72 … [Read more...] about Top NBA Teams of All Time Named: ’96 Bulls #1, ’71 Bucks #8 ’89 Pistons #10

Detroit Pistons Fall to #8 in NBA Draft Lottery

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The Detroit Pistons will have the eighth pick in the 2011 NBA draft, as their luck in the lottery faltered, costing them one spot from their projected seventh spot. The team entered with a 15.3 percent chance of netting a top-three pick, including a 4.3 percent chance of taking the top spot. They had a 59 percent of staying at #7-- the slot they held last year that resulted … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Fall to #8 in NBA Draft Lottery