The Denver Nuggets are reportedly in talks with the New Jersey Nets that includes one of the premiere players in the league. The rumored deal is that Denver will send Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby to the New Jersey for Richard Jefferson, Marcus Williams, and the soul of retired* Keith Van Horn.   more...
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Here is Jay-Z at the draft lottery last night representing the team he is a part-owner for...And here he is at the Celtics/Cavs game Five sitting next to the Cavs bench....
Original Story: http://perkisabeast.com/blog/2008/05/21/....

1. Chicago Bulls – Michael Beasley, PF, 19, 6-9, 235 pounds (Kansas State freshman): Chicago strikes gold by securing the athletic scoring power forward they've been lacking for some time now. This pick also could be in play. 2. Miami Heat – Derrick Rose, PG, 19, 6-3, 190 pounds (Memphis freshman):   more...
Original Story: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys....

The New Jersey Nets will be represented at the draft lottery by hip-hop mogul and part owner, Jay-Z. With the NBA being the copycat league that it is, the P.R. staffs of all the other lottery teams were in an absolute frenzy Monday trying to secure their own rock stars who could serve as suitable   more...
Original Story: http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/05/19/al....

This is the second of five installments of my position-by-position rankings, where I consider the four major factors that affect a player's total value: talent (statistical performance), affordability, age and potential. To see a more detailed explanation of my approach, give my point guard   more...
Original Story: http://www.scoresreport.com/2008/05/19/r....

At least Pat Riley knows the Miami Heat need a lot of help. The team president is considering trading out of the #2 pick in the draft, instead of drafting either Michael Beasley or Derrick Rose. "We need help. We need it now," Riley said. "Can [Rose and Beasley] help a team like ours? That's how   more...
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The NBA draft lottery will be conducted in Secaucus, NJ tomorrow night. With the likes fo Dwayne Wade and Fred Hoiberg on hand to represent their various teams, the New Jersey Nets have decided to send investor, Jay-Z.
Original Story: http://sportscracklepop.com/2008/05/19/j....

Read it...........BOSTON -- It's a simple question. Are the Boston Celtics championship material? Even if the Celtics beat Cleveland in Game 7 on Sunday, the answer still could be no. Somewhere, while attempting to restrain Rasheed Wallace from attacking a ref, the Detroit Pistons must be laughing   more...
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So he decided to join the rest of professional athletes and get himself charged with assault. He gained full mount on the guy and allegedly started to choke him.New Business plan...start MMA league for professional athletes to beat each other legally.
Original Story: http://www.tmz.com/2008/05/06/nba-star-c....

Chris Paul is for real. He lead the New Orleans Hornets from no playoffs the year before to the 2 spot in the highly competitive West. He's extremely dangerous to other teams when it comes to decison making. From pulling up for a jumper, to driving in the lane to dishing it back out to an open   more...

Thinking big, the Nets have had exploratory conversations with Denver about Carmelo Anthony and Marcus Camby, league sources said. Vandeweghe traded for Camby and drafted Anthony in Denver.Nothing is imminent. The Nuggets are not committed to moving Anthony yet. But after his recent legal troubles   more...
Original Story: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/nets/1....

When Richard Jefferson showed up unannounced at a private hotel party, the birthday host was all choked up - literally.
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No question about it, MVP Kobe Bryant is the best shooting guard and the best player in the NBA. He averaged 28.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.4 APG and 1.5 SPG, while leading his team to clinch the top seed in the West. He's one of the most explosive players in the league, and if you want the ball in   more...

The Dallas Mavericks parted company with coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, a day following the team's first-round exit from the NBA playoffs, ESPN.com has learned.Speculation about Johnson's future with the franchise had been mounting for weeks, ever since Dallas struggled to reach the playoffs as   more...
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Some players I just can't stand, and the flopping is getting a little out of hand. Here is a short list of some of the most annoying and dramatic floppers in the NBA.
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