If LeBron sat out and USA crushed them by 55 points, how much more would they have won by if he played? When the game was close at 30-24 in the first quarter, USA went on a 90-41 run the rest of the way. Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Michael Redd all went for 20 points, including Redd hitting   more...
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Every interview I've watched or listened to has Elton Brand stating emphatically "It wasn't about the money." Clearly that is TRUE because he left a lot of money on the table to go to Philly instead of Golden State which was offering him a more financially lucrative deal (about $2M/yr more). So   more...

With Brandon Jennings passing over Arizona to play in Europe, talks of Jason Kidd retiring overseas and now Josh Childress heading to play with Greek club Olympiakos, the NBA should expect to see even more wonderful European trends next year....
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I have always been resistant to change.Even if I knew it was coming a mile away.Last February, I got the opportunity to see the Nets at their best for what turned out to be their last time together against a major opponent.And with the trade deadline looming, there were already some notable changes   more...
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With the conclusion of the NBA Finals this June and the 2008 Summer Olympics looming on the horizon, we here at WhatIfSports have had basketball on the brain.We weren't alone in this mindset, however, as internet bloggers over at BrewHoop.com also began to theorize about the great basketball   more...
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The Mavericks reportedly were willing to offer forward Brandon Bass and guard Jerry Stackhouse for Artest. The Kings wanted Josh Howard included in the deal and this seemed to halt all discussion between the 2 teams. Unless the Mavs are willing to give up Howard or the Kings get desperate (not   more...
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If you're white and nerdy like me, (well, you're nerdy, I'm not…I'm a stud)…you've always wanted to be the next Eminem. Well, thanks to Team USA, Nike, and Just Blaze, you now have your chance. 1 track. 16 bars. 4 winners. Drop a verse for a chance to be featured on the Team USA anthem by   more...
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Last Monday, USA Basketball announced the 12 man roster that will comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic basketball team. Five of the 12 have participated in the Olympics previously (Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade); the only U.S. team that had more Olympic veterans   more...
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It's no coincidence that most of the MSM has turned into a hype machine for Team USA and that's because these upcoming Olympic Games are the most important we've ever known, in terms of basketball.The Americans had their creation and their domination, and their ultimate tragic fall at the hands of   more...
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Who is a better golfer? Charles Barkley or Jay Cutler? Who cares. Both tookÂlast and second to last place, respectively, in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. While Culter hasÂonly played consistantly for about a year, Barkley has many years of experience under his extra large   more...
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The NBA offseason is a time spent by front offices', looking to find new ways and players to upgrade their respective teams. Nets President Rod Thorn has kept himself occupied.The busiest team in the East this offseason, other than the Miami Heat, has been the New Jersey Nets.www.rawsportsblog.com
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A huge collection of NBA player g/f's, wives, and "other"...lol
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Conley Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG, 4.8 APG, 0.8 SPG in 53 games in his rookie year, after injuries, highlighted by a mild chest strain, shortened his season.Here is my proposed trade between Memphis and Denver:www.rawsportsblog.com
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Last Monday, USA Basketball announced the 12 man roster that will comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic basketball team. Five of the 12 have participated in the Olympics previously (Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade); the only U.S. team that had more Olympic veterans   more...
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Point Guard of the future. Heir to the throne. The next great Net. All things to explain the role once filled by Marcus Williams as he followed Jason Kidd. He is on the Move. Shipped him out to Golden State for a lottery pick in 2011. I am shocked. I cant lie. Devin Harris is great but them two   more...