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The 21 Finalists For 2012 U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Announced
Courtesy of USA Basketball:
Highlighted by a trio of two-time Olympic gold medalists and featuring a total of nine players who have won Olympic gold, 21 USA Women’s National Team members were today named as finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team. The player selections were made by the USA Basketball Women’s National Team Player Selection Committee...
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Steve Nash Unsure if the Phoenix Suns Will Trade Him
The twilight of Steve Nash’s Hall of Fame career is being wasted in Phoenix, but there’s no telling (from Steve or the Suns) if that will continue to be the case by this year’s trade deadline. SI reports: “As inspiring as Nash’s play is to the fans and the many teammates who hope they’re still playing — let alone playing well — at his age, the reality...
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Hoop Dreams
by Keane Shum
There is one, and only one, very specific demographic rooting against Jeremy Lin, the sudden, inexplicable new star point guard for the New York Knicks. They are the conspirators behind an age-old scheme, one in which the dreams of young Chinese children all over the world have been dashed for generations. They may seem well-intentioned, even loving, but their...
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Videos: Sunday’s Top 20 Plays
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2012 Final Four Auction Package for Charity
Via our friends at Charity Buzz:
The mounting anticipation of March Madness always gets basketball fans fired up and ready to root for their team in the NCAA tournament, but with the 2012 Final Four being held in New Orleans, fans will really have something to go wild over. Charitybuzz, the leading destination for online charity auctions is giving diehard fans a chance to follow...
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9 hours ago
Stephen Jackson on His ‘Sad’ Situation in Milwaukee
The Artist Formerly Known as Cap’n Jack is rotting away on the Milwaukee Bucks’ bench, and he thinks the team may be trying to kill his value on the trade market. Per SRI (via ESPN Radio): “On people considering him a cancer: ‘They try to downplay my worth probably so I can be stuck here. I don’t know. People like to make excuses for people when things aren’t going good...
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Jeremy Lin to Cash in on His Newfound Fame in Asia?
The NBA’s newest – and most unexpected – sensation, Jeremy Lin, could potentially see a nice boost in his bank account from endorsement partners in North America and the Far East if he can keep up some of his exploits. Reuters has the details: “That storyline alone would make the 23-year-old Californian an attractive proposition to advertisers, but add in the fact he was...
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Checking In With Lou Williams
by Brendan Bowers / @StepienRules
It’s been 11 years since the Philadelphia 76ers won at the current pace they’re winning right now. That year, Allen Iverson put Philly on his back to score just about every point himself while leading his team to the 2001 NBA Finals.
This year’s Sixers are winning differently, but they’re still winning. Lou Williams is coming off the bench...
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11 hours ago
Game Ball
by DeMarco Williams
Now in its fifth season, BET’s sports dramedy The Game shows no signs of taking a commercial break. While many tune in for the show’s witty dialogue and good-looking cast, some argue that Hosea Chanchez is the true MVP. Chanchez, who portrays sharp-tongued QB Malik Wright, is known for his quick verbal jabs and solid abs. But there’s more to him than that...
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Video: Kobe Bryant’s Clutch Plays Beat Toronto Raptors
Kobe Bryant didn’t play or shoot all that well (9 of 23 from the field for his 27 points) against the Toronto Raptors yesterday, but with the game on the line, he was dominant. A big-time three, a crucial steal and assist, plus the game-winning shot sealed the victory for the Lakers.
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Report: Chris Paul Recruiting JR Smith to the Clippers
It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the teams aggressively pursuing JR Smith’s services – Smith is expected to leave China this week – and according to an ESPN report, point guard Chris Paul is leading the charge: “The Clippers were interested in Smith even before the season-ending injury to Chauncey Billups last week, believing they could use more offensive...
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Kobe Bryant on NBA Teams That Didn’t Draft Him
Kobe Bryant gave Peter Vecsey of the NY Post a fascinating glimpse into what took place prior to the 1996 NBA draft, when he was a fresh-faced 17-year old looking for NBA employment: “The one rubbing Bryant the rawest implicates Dave Cowens, then the Hornets’ coach. At some point soon after the Hornets selected Bryant with the No. 13 pick, the two had a private phone conversation...
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Doc Rivers: Brandon Bass May Be Out ‘a While’ With Swollen Knee
Turns out that Brandon Bass’ right knee isn’t ready for game action, which comes as a surprise to his coach Doc Rivers. From the Boston Herald: “Brandon Bass, despite swelling in his right knee, returned for three games last week after missing only one game – Feb. 5 against Memphis. It now appears the Celtics forward may have rushed himself. [...] ‘The...
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Metta World Peace: Mike Brown Relies on Stats Too Much
Over the weekend, Metta World Peace went public with his frustration regarding his playing time (or lack thereof), griping that head coach Mike Brown relies too much on statistics when determining who stays on the floor during the game’s most crucial moments. From CBS Sports: “I’m trying to win,’ World Peace said. ‘And right now, coach is a stats guy...
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Rashard Lewis 3rd NBA Player With 15000 Points, 5000 Boards, 1500 Threes
Rashard Lewis fought through a sore right knee (and a funny heckler in the stands) to reach a notable NBA milestone in Detroit last night. Reports the WaPo: “Rashard Lewis didn’t play in the first half of the Wizards’ 98-77 win over the Detroit Pistons and was heckled for a large portion of a game by a fan seated near the visiting team bench. During a timeout, Lewis stood...
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Nene Could Miss Games Due to Left Calf Injury
Nene is listed as day-to-day with a left calf injury, but according to Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl, the big fella could be out of the lineup for a while. Per the Denver Post: “First it was the left heel, and now it’s the left calf that could keep the Nuggets big man sidelined. Officially he is listed as questionable for Denver’s next game, Tuesday at home...
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Derrick Rose to See a Specialist for His Ailing Back
Derrick Rose is expected to see a back specialist today, as he continues to battle through pain. From the Chicago Tribune: “As Derrick Rose shuffled across the Bulls’ locker room before Sunday’s 95-91 loss to the Celtics, somebody remarked he looked like an old man. ‘I feel like one,’ Rose said with a tired smile. Rose, 23, missed his second straight...
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Gilbert Arenas Worked Out for the Lakers
These are desperate times for the Los Angeles Lakers, as their aging, slow-footed backcourt continues to underwhelm (save for Kobe Bryant, and occassionaly, Andrew Goudelock.) The Lakers reportedly held a private workout with Gilbert Arenas, as they continue to search for answers. From Yahoo! Sports: “Two sources familiar with the workout said Arenas moved well and made a positive...
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14 hours ago
Dwight Howard: ‘I Do Want the Ball More in the Fourth Quarter’
by Marcel Mutoni / @marcel_mutoni
You’ll never believe this, but Dwight Howard is upset about something again.
The only twist about Dwight’s latest complaint is that it came following an Orlando Magic victory. Howard was unhappy with the amount of touches he got late in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
From Fox Sports:
Howard touched the ball only...
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14 hours ago
Post Up: Mr. Bean
by Abe Schwadron | @abe_squad
If there’s a better cure for a hangover than pounding Gatorade and watching an afternoon slate of NBA hoops, I haven’t found it yet. Finally, Sundays are for basketball.
Lakers 94, Raptors 92
Kobe Bryant does it again. And the Toronto Raptors are still the Toronto Raptors (in case you were wondering). The Kobester hit a baseline jumper...
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14 hours ago
Jerry West to Step Up Warriors Involvement
by Ryne Nelson / @slaman10
Sure, they let JLin go. Sure, fans are unhappy with GM Larry Riley. But there is hope for the Golden State Warriors.
Jerry West may soon step into a more prominent decision-making role with the franchise. West recently spoke to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle, offering the mostly standard quotes about acquiring Draft picks and adding talent...
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Video: The Rise of Jeremy Lin
It all happened in only a week. It began when Jeremy Lin dropped 25 and 7 on Deron Williams. Then he put up 28 and 8 in his first career start. Then there was this rap. Then there was this crossover against John Wall. Then there was Lin’s 38 points against the Lakers. And last night’s game-winning free throw against the Wolves. Oh, the Knicks have won five in a row.
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Crawford to Replace Felton as Blazers’ Starting Point Guard?
That long-term deal Raymond Felton had in mind isn’t looking so promising anymore. Jason Quick of The Oregonian thinks Felton may soon be sent to the bench: “McMillan is cautious of benching Felton for fear that it will strip the veteran of whatever confidence he has. And the coach is not exactly convinced there is a clear improvement waiting in the wings: Jamal Crawford...
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Report: Lakers Considered Allen Iverson?
According to an ESPN.com report, Los Angeles considered Allen Iverson as a candidate to alleviate their backcourt woes: “Allen Iverson, who sources indicated the Lakers had some interest in as long as he was willing to go to the NBA Developmental League for a few weeks first, is not the answer. Hes simply not a point guard. The Lakers are also said to be interested in former...
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