United States (GOLD)-Kobe Bryant took over. Props to my friend Dave for telling me last weekend that Kobe wouldn't let Team USA lose the gold medal. I kind of dismissed that idea because A) I didn't think the U.S. would ever be in a tight spot like Spain put them in, and B) I thought Kobe's defense   more...
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Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur are in big trouble with the NBA. They were thrown out of the rookie transition program after being caught in their hotel room with marijuana and women, which is against the rules. They were also fined $20,000 apiece and could start the regular season on the   more...
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With the ACL injury to Jason Smith, the Sixers will be looking for someone to fill in as a back up center and power forward since his season is pretty much over before it starts. The Sixers can offer just a minimum contract and word is that former Sixer (and Celtic) Theo Ratliff is high on their   more...
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Manu Ginobili limped through the playoffs and then proclaimed himself healthy enough to play in the Olympics for Argentina. He went down again in their game against Team USA and on Friday it was announced that he would undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury to his left ankle. An   more...
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Just because basketball isn't in season, doesn't mean things aren't going on behind the scenes. Screaming Sports' Zach Powell breaks down the top five NBA stories, including three rumors, and examines their fantasy impact.
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The Timberwolves aren't the only team who will have new uniforms this season, the Hornets unveiled their new look uniforms on Wednesday. They will not only have new uniforms this coming season, but also new colors, a new logo, and a new floor, which will be unveiled Friday. And, let's not forget   more...
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Well, the Olympics are over. The Redeem Team redeemed themselves and brought home the gold medal, proving once again that USA Basketball is at the top of the basketball world. The final game against Spain had some anxious moments as the game was much closer than any other game they played in   more...
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With NBA training camp rapidly approaching, Screaming Sports' Serena Hays decided to take a look at some nagging injuries and the affect they'll have. What players are down and out? And how will affect their fantasy value? Serena has those answers and more.
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With baseball's playoff hunt in full effect and the NFL preseason underway, what better time than now to make some projections..for the NBA! Rosters are beginning to take formation as free agents join their new clubs, trades are consumated, and rookies settle in with their new squads. I've provided   more...
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The Celtics were busy on Friday, first with the news that they had signed Darius Miles and then Bill Walker. This gives the Celtics 15 players under contract, the maximum number allowed. So, the roster is complete. There will be some pretty good battles in training camp as several unproven players   more...
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In light of Rudy Fernandez' ridiculous flying slam on Dwight Howard in the 2008 Beijing Olympics basketball final, it is time to review The Top 5 Greatest Latin Guy Dunks Ever.Upon reviewing footage, I have concluded that Kevin Garnett is a masochist who likes getting posterized by tall Latin dudes.
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Okay, I guess he kind of has to after basically being injured and proceeding to play in the Olympics. According to the AP via Yahoo, it sounds like he'll need the same kind of surgery that Monta Ellis already had. I guess we'll have to wait for an official prognosis before we adjust the Big Board   more...
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Spurs guard, Manu Ginobili is in Los Angeles with specialists who will perform arthroscopic surgery on his injured left ankle on Wednesday. Spurs star reveals that negotiations to extend his contract, have been on hold since the moment he decided he was going to be playing in the Olympics. "They   more...
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While most of the world sits back and enjoys the Olympics in Beijing, many hardcore fantasy GMs are scrambling their brain trying to figure out what sort of damage these games will do. The players on Team USA are well documented, but what about the other international players? Screaming Sports'   more...
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Watch the highlights spliced in between the discussion about the impact of Manu's ankle surgery and try to guess what I'm hinting at.
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