I couldn't help but chuckle upon reading this blurb from a Miami Heat blog: (http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_basketball_heat/2008/07/ricky-do-lose-t.ht ml) Among the emails to pass this way in the recent dog days of free agency are those wondering, just wondering, about the potential virtues   more...
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Shawn Marion and his expiring contract for a Hall of Fame center and his expiring knees? Shaq and his peoples have reportedly been told that he should prepare himself for a trade. Talks are "serious and ongoing" but nothing is a done deal. Suns PG Marcus Banks has been mentioned alongside Marion,   more...
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According to the Miami Herald, Shaq could be on his way to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Marion gets his wish. He's been requesting a trade for 2 years (playing with Steve Nash must really suck, huh). Phoenix gets a player who does not fit their team model in any way. Miami clears Shaq   more...
Original Story: http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/02/05/sh....

Multiple sources (1, 2, 3) this morning have confirmed the inevitable: the Heat's franchise player Dwayne Wade will be shut down for the rest of the season to undergo treatment on his left knee.The next question for fantasy owners is who should one pick up on the Heat? I like Ricky Davis a lot   more...
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In what seems to be one of the most peculiar trades in recent memory, FIO and TalkHoops.net writer Zach Harper breaks down the trade of Shaquille O'Neal and Shawn Marion. This deal raises a few questions in terms of fantasy basketball, with some very surprising answers. For fantasy basketball   more...
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Now its T'Wolves-Suns-Bobcats. I really don't think this is a smart move for the Suns. KG will get similar stats to Amare and Amare is much younger and cheaper. Suns Get: Kevin Garnett,T'Wolves Get: #8 PickBobcats Get: Amare Stoudemire, Marcus BanksI don't think the Wolves will do this because from   more...
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If you don't have Insider, Chris Sheridan breaks down 6 possible trade scenarios for the the Grizzlies' lone All-Star. He actually breaks down 9, but a few of them are completely asinine and I won't waste your time or insult your intelligence by repeating them here: Here's a recap, in decreasing   more...
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He's the third player in the Shaq-Marion trade, but does he add any value to the trade?
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Congratulations to Phoenix Suns point guard Marcus Banks for setting a Las Vegas Summer League record by scoring 42 points in a game. The only way we find this impressive is if we were to get in the way back machine to four years ago when you were a rookie Marcus.
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Now that Shaq is officially in Phoenix, the NBA is going to have to decide if Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks will be eligible to play in the 51.9 seconds that the NBA said the Hawks and Heat have to replay next month.
Original Story: http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/02/07/nb....

Marcus Banks and Leandro Barbosa scored 16 points each off the bench in a losing effort, as the Suns lost 110-103 to the Clippers in the second game against LA other team after Friday's win. Marcus score 13 of his points in the last 10 minutes of the game.
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Have you seen the Phoenix Suns play with Marcus Banks at the point instead of Steve Nash? Rigid half-court sets. No fluidity. Just constantly kicking the ball out to the perimeter, hoping somebody knocks down the three. It's terrible. How good would they be if a real playmaker like Sergio   more...

An in-depth recap of the Suns vs Nuggets game.
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It's for ESPN Insiders, but the raw list (worst first) goes something like:1) Marcus Banks2) Jared Jeffries3) Peja4) Willie Green5) Nene6) Speedy Claxton7) Tony Battie8) Tim Thomas9) Chris Kaman10) Marquis DanielsJohn Salmons was Hollinger's #5 worst FA signing earlier this season... has Salmons   more...
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This is part of my series of articles previewing all 30 NBA teams and the upcoming season.This team showed a lot of heart last season. Their top two post men out during the playoffs, they fought through two game 7's before being eliminated by the Mavericks. They've made some changes on the bench,   more...
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