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Kobe Takes Over in the Fourth Quarter, Team USA Defeats Spain 118-107 to Claim Olympic
August 27, 2008 by
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Kobe Bryant had 13 points and two assists in the fourth quarter as Team USA survived a gritty, determined performance by Spain to win the gold medal game, 118-107. Bryant began his onslaught with 8:13 left in the game and Team USA clinging to a 91-89 lead; in the next 2:11 he scored...
Warriors Move to Fill Void Left By Davis
August 27, 2008 by
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The Golden State Warriors wasted little time rebuilding from within after watching star point guard Baron Davis move south to join the Los Angeles Clippers.
So You Think You Can Be A GM? Here is the Game for You!
August 27, 2008 by
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PASPN.net has launched what Ngozika Nwaneri describes as "off-season fantasy basketball, the first fantasy basketball game governed by the rules of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement." You can find the game at http://paspn.net/default.asp?p=90. Nwaneri explains...
Donaghy Sentencing Leaves Questions Unanswered
August 27, 2008 by
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On Tuesday, July 29, NBA referee Tim Donaghy, convicted after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, as well as taking payoffs for insider information that influenced gambling, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three additional years of supervised release.
D-League Expansion Team Reno Announces Name and Logos: Bighorns
August 27, 2008 by
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The NBA Development League’s Reno team, which is set to begin play in 2008-09, today announced it would be known as the Bighorns. Team owner David Kahn and Chief Operating Officer Tony Funderburg were on hand for the announcement of the name and unveiling of both primary and...
NBA Teams Spending Big, Getting Better
August 27, 2008 by
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In a flurry of deals over the last few days, several NBA teams have opened their checkbooks in order to strengthen their respective rosters.? On Tuesday, July 29, ESPN reported that the Houston Rockets sent Donte Green, Bobby Jackson, and a 2009 draft pick, along with a cool $1 million...
LeBron James: "We Have to Be a No Excuse Team"
August 27, 2008 by
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The first episode of "Road to Redemption" detailed Team USA's history in FIBA competition since NBA players began participating in 1992: Team USA won Olympic gold medals in 1992, 1996 and 2000 plus a FIBA World Championship in 1994 (Team USA won a bronze medal in the...
NBA Releases 2008/2009 Season Schedule. Opener Celtics and Cavs
August 27, 2008 by
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The NBA released the entire 2008/09 season schedule today, including national broadcast schedules for TNT, ABC, and ESPN.
Bryant, James and Wade Dazzle as Team USA Routs China, 101-70
August 27, 2008 by
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Yao Ming opened the scoring with a three pointer and China kept the game close in the first half but Team USA relied on defensive pressure, depth and athleticism to prevail 101-70 in an Olympic preliminary round contest that is widely being termed the most watched basketball game ever...
Kobe Takes Over in the Fourth Quarter, Team USA Defeats Spain 118-107 to Claim Olympic
August 27, 2008 by
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Kobe Bryant had 13 points and two assists in the fourth quarter as Team USA survived a gritty, determined performance by Spain to win the gold medal game, 118-107. Bryant began his onslaught with 8:13 left in the game and Team USA clinging to a 91-89 lead; in the next 2:11 he scored...
Sonics Fans File Suit in Attempt to Block Ticket Sales in OKC
August 27, 2008 by
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A group of Seattle SuperSonics fans have filed a motion in a federal court seeking to block ticket sales in Oklahoma City until they get the first attempts at the best seats and prices promised last year when the team was in KeyArena. As reported by the Seattle P.I.:Thursday's...
Narcissist Alert: Former NBAer Doug Christie and Wife Jackie Announce They'll Get Married for 13th Time
August 25, 2008 by
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Former NBAer Doug Christie and his wife Jackie are amusing in a nauseating sort of way. Yes, they have done charitable work, which should be applauded. And, yes, they promote building strong marriages.But there’s self-promotion, and then there’s the Christies. Case in point, today...
Bryan Perez Named Senior VP and General Manager of NBA Digital
August 25, 2008 by
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Bryan Perez has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and general manager for NBA Digital, it was announced today by David Levy, president of Turner Sports, and Adam Silver, Deputy Commissioner and COO of the National Basketball Association. Earlier this...
Blazers Name Joe Prunty Assistant Coach
August 25, 2008 by
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The Portland Trail Blazers announced Monday that Joe Prunty has been named an assistant coach.The announcement was made by Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard Prunty spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to his time in Dallas, he served...
Where Do Gilbert Arenas and Baron Davis Rank Among Elite NBA Point Guards?
August 25, 2008 by
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Baron Davis led the Golden State Warriors to one playoff appearance in three seasons and he has been injury-prone for most of his career, so the Warriors understandably declined to offer him a long term contract extension--but they inexplicably are reportedly willing to pay more than...
Memorable Moments and Milestones in Sonics' History
August 25, 2008 by
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As a Cleveland Browns fan who lost his team in 1995 and had to endure three years in NFL exile followed by nearly a decade of on field ineptitude, I have great empathy for Seattle SuperSonics' fans. Here is a look back at some key moments from each of the 41 seasons of Sonics&...
Camby Deal Signals The Beginning of the End of the Iverson Era in Denver
August 25, 2008 by
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Any Denver fans who entertained notions that Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson would ever lead the Nuggets to playoff glory received a very rude awakening when Nuggets management "traded" starting center Marcus Camby to the L.A. Clippers for the right to swap second round...
Warriors Move to Fill Void Left By Davis
August 25, 2008 by
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The Golden State Warriors wasted little time rebuilding from within after watching star point guard Baron Davis move south to join the Los Angeles Clippers. On Thursday, Chris Broussard of ESPN reported that the team has offered one of the largest pay raises in league history...
So You Think You Can Be A GM? Here is the Game for You!
August 25, 2008 by
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PASPN.net has launched what Ngozika Nwaneri describes as "off-season fantasy basketball, the first fantasy basketball game governed by the rules of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement." You can find the game at http://paspn.net/default.asp?p=90. Nwaneri explains...
Donaghy Sentencing Leaves Questions Unanswered
August 25, 2008 by
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On Tuesday, July 29, NBA referee Tim Donaghy, convicted after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, as well as taking payoffs for insider information that influenced gambling, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three additional years of supervised...
D-League Expansion Team Reno Announces Name and Logos: Bighorns
August 25, 2008 by
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NBA Teams Spending Big, Getting Better
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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In a flurry of deals over the last few days, several NBA teams have opened their checkbooks in order to strengthen their respective rosters.
LeBron James: "We Have to Be a No Excuse Team"
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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The first episode of "Road to Redemption" detailed Team USA's history in FIBA competition since NBA players began participating in 1992: Team USA won Olympic gold medals in 1992, 1996 and 2000 plus a FIBA World Championship in 1994 (Team USA won a bronze medal in the...
NBA Releases 2008/2009 Season Schedule. Opener Celtics and Cavs
August 25, 2008 by
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The NBA released the entire 2008/09 season schedule today, including national broadcast schedules for TNT, ABC, and ESPN.? As reported on NBA.com, the season will open at 8:00 PM on October 28 in Boston, with the Celtics hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers.? Immediately following that...
Bryant, James and Wade Dazzle as Team USA Routs China, 101-70
August 25, 2008 by
Biz of Basketball
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Yao Ming opened the scoring with a three pointer and China kept the game close in the first half but Team USA relied on defensive pressure, depth and athleticism to prevail 101-70 in an Olympic preliminary round contest that is widely being termed the most watched basketball game ever...
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