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Los Angeles Lakers to Amnesty Metta World Peace?
The Los Angeles Lakers decided not to use their amnesty clause before the start of this season, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t planning to exercise it at some point.
While the Lakers enjoy having Ron Artest Metta World Peace on their roster, and he’s very popular with his teammates, general manager Mitch Kupchak is likely to amnesty the man referred to MWP this offseason...
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Video: Pierce celebrated for passing Bird
I was in the stands to witness history tonight as Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for second on the C's all-time scoring list.
This is how it looked during the timeout when the Celtics got to honor Pierce's achievement... including the tribute video. The Garden was buzzing all night waiting for this to happen. When it finally did, the place when absolutely berserk...
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HEEL TURN
Torn Achilles' ends Billups' season
Not only is Chauncey Billups' season over after he tore his Achilles' on Monday, but some now think his career may be over as well.
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MISSING THE POINT
Lakers GM has interest in Rondo?
When recently asked how he'd like to improve his club, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak may have gotten just a tad too specific in his answer.
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All-Star streaks of some veterans could end
MIAMI -- The last time the NBA had an All-Star Game without Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki, there were articles out about how gas prices were soaring.
Talk was it could exceed 1.50 a gallon.
That was a long time ago," Miami guard Dwyane Wade said of 2001.
The last time the NBA had an All-Star Game without Garnett was 1996. You dont want to know what gas prices...
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Lakers waive Derrick Caracter
EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Derrick Caracter, it was announced today.
Caracter, who was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League on January 25, has played 4 games (1 start) with the D-Fenders this season, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 23.5 minutes.
Selected by the Lakers in the second round (58th overall...
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Clippers await word on Billups' MRI results
Chauncey Billups went to get an MRI on his injured left Achilles' tendon on Tuesday at a local Cleveland hospital, and the Clippers were still waiting for the results after they finished practice on the Cavaliers practice court.
The hope among the players and coaching staff was that Billups, 35, didnt suffer a season-ending torn Achilles.
Billups was injured Monday night, midway...
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Davis with another setback; Knicks looking elsewhere
It’s starting to look like we may never see Baron Davis in a New York Knicks uniform. It was originally thought that we might see him suiting up at the end of January, now the Knicks are saying Davis won’t even be available before the All-Star break.
“Coach Mike D’Antoni said Davis has had "a setback" in his rehab from a herniated disc and remains out indefinitely...
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Rubio not worried about stats with Love out
MINNEAPOLIS Gambling. It's a word with negative connotations, its syllables hinting at seedy casinos and losing money, at unwise choices and recklessness. It's not the kind of word a coach wants applied to his players, especially on the court.
That's why over and over, Rick Adelman has said no. No, Ricky Rubio's risky-looking plays aren't gambles. No, the rookie...
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Kings coaches say Jimmer Fredette is not that fast and athletic, should be more selfish
Jimmer Fredette was known in college for his pure scoring ability. He single-handedly turned BYU into a national championship contender by having an uncanny ability to hit shots from anywhere on the floor. Defenders who covered Jimmer inside the three-point line quickly realized they had to come out past it. When defenders came out past the arc, Fredette knocked down shots from beyond...
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Hinrich's return to form delayed by NBA schedule
ATLANTA Kirk Hinrich has the unenviable task of trying to catch up on the fly.
Its not just that the Hawks guard hadnt played basketball in about nine months a combination of the NBA lockout and shoulder surgery last November its also that the compressed NBA schedule hardly leaves any time for practices.
All of it is leaving Hinrich somewhat frustrated. In seven games back,...
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Hinrich's play stalled by NBA schedule
ATLANTA Kirk Hinrich has the unenviable task of trying to catch up on the fly.
Its not just that the Hawks guard hadnt played basketball in about nine months a combination of the NBA lockout and shoulder surgery last November its also that the compressed NBA schedule hardly leaves any time for practices.
All of it is leaving Hinrich somewhat frustrated. In seven games back,...
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Jeremy Lin Show Will Have to Continue Without Carmelo Anthony
The "Linsanity" continued at Madison Square Garden last night, as Jeremy Lin roared and soared, helping the Knicks to a 99-88 victory over the Utah Jazz.Though Lin finish the game with eight turnovers, he displayed strong fundamental play once again, finishing with 28 points and 8 assists. Anyone considered with the amount of turnovers, however, should clearly understand...
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VIDEO: Shaquille O’Neal Reacts to Kobe Bryant Passing him on the NBA’s All-Time Scoring List
Kobe Bryant passed former Laker teammate and rival, Shaquille O’Neal, for fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list last night. So what does the Big TNT Analyst have to say about it?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXqf9sEaFgE
Shaq says Kobe is the “Greatest Laker ever.” Is he serious? I’m left wondering about the sincerity of those remarks from the Big...
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Kobe Bryant: Shooting for the scoring leader record
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers holds a number of records and is arguably one of the top players to ever play the game, but will he end up being the all-time scoring leader for the NBA? Kobe might be saying “Tell me how my ass tastes” as he passes Shaquille O’Neal on the All-Time scoring list as he continues his legacy. He is the youngest NBA player to score...
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Miami Heat should part ways with Wade
The Miami Heat should part with Dwyane Wade. The Heat play better without him. Wade is injury prone. And above all else, they have Lebron freaking James! The Miami Heat are currently riding an impressive six game winning streak without Wade. NBA teams say that the Heat are extremely dangerous when Wade is not on the floor because they spread the floor more. This leaves more lanes...
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Top 5 Lakers of All-Time: Did Kobe Make the Cut?
The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably one of the most elite franchises in professional sports. With 16 NBA Championships dating back to their days in Minneapolis, the Lakers have had a wealth of talented stars that have dazzled the hardwood and helped make the NBA what it is today. Here are the Top 5 Lakers of all-time. 1. Magic Johnson: At 6’9, Earvin “Magic”...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
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