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Spurs @ Lakers: Who is the best in the West?

FROM SCORES REPORT:

Lakers/Spurs Preview: Kobe vs. Manu, Duncan vs. Gasol, Parker vs. Fish

By JohnPaulsen
2 hours ago | 7 points

Like most NBA fans, I was rooting for the Hornets in their series against the Spurs. It's not because I hate San Antonio; I'm just sick and tired of watching them play. But the Spurs prevailed and now they face my least favorite team, the Lakers. As much as I like to root against both of these...

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FROM WAITINGFORNEXTYEAR:

Re-Sign or Release: Delonte West

By scottsargent 8 hours ago | 3 points

The premise is simple. Assume all players are restricted free agents and that they'll likely need at least a small raise from last year's salary. Do you re-sign? Or do you release? Of course, we'll leave LeBron James out of this scenario. And also, a little supporting argument always helps. Do...

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FROM HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS:

Debating Moose's Hall Credentials

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By HHReynolds 9 hours ago | 8 points

Our buddy Yanni shot out an email yesterday with an interesting article on John Feinstein's new book "Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember," on Moose and Glavine's 2007 season.What ensued was the email recipients launching into a debate on Mussina's Hall credentials.

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FROM BLEACHERREPORT.COM:

Why Chad Johnson will be an Eagle.....Why Chad Johnson won't be an Eagle

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By dfmcnabb 9 hours ago | 49 points

Ever since a certain Terrell Eldorado Owens left town a few years back, the Philadelphia Eagles haven't been the same.Yes, Brian Westbrook has broke out and become a premiere running back. But besides Westbrook the team and the offense has either been stagnant or in a downward trend. Take last...

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FROM EAST COAST BIAS:

Falcons' Blank Sends Vick, Fans Clear Message

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By EastCoastBias 2 hours ago | 15 points

The signing of Matt Ryan to a long-term, high guaranteed money deal sends a clear message to Michael Vick and the NFL's largest black ticket base: Vick's not coming back as a QB under any circumstances.

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FROM LARRY BROWN SPORTS:

Tom Brady Gave DiCaprio the Boot at Celtics Game 7?

By LBSports 14 hours ago | 25 points

As if wearing a Giants hat to a Celtics game -- in Boston no less -- wasn't enough to start a controversy, Brady may have had another trick up his sleeve. I don't know where they get this stuff from, but the Detroit Free Press is a respectable enough source for me to share [...]

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FROM FANTASY INSIDER ONLINE:

2008 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

By FIOMattyH 9 hours ago | 23 points

With last night's selection of the lottery picks, FIO staff writer Dan Rossi gives some early predictions for the 2008 NBA Draft. Check out which teams may be looking to upgrade at certain positions, and why some players may be drafted earlier than expected.

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FROM SPORTSBYBROOKS:

Jason Taylor Sacked In "Dancing With The Stars" Finale

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By sportsbybrooks 14 hours ago | 13 points

Jason Taylor was bested by Kristi Yamaguchi in Tuesday night's "Dancing With The Stars" finale. But being a Miami Dolphin, he should be used to losing.

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Jason Taylor & Edyta Sliwinska Dancing With The Stars...

FROM SPORTS.ESPN.GO.COM:

End of the Line for the Spurs Dynasty?

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By rofman 7 hours ago | 10 points

Not only have the Lakers played the fewest games of all the remaining NBA Playoff teams, the arthritic Spurs were stuck on their charter plane last night. I have been in awe of the Spurs, and what they've accomplished over the last 10 years has been amazing: Made the Playoffs every year since...

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FROM CELTICSBLOG.COM:

Don't Sleep On The Pistons

By celticsblog 9 hours ago | 6 points

Like it or not, the Pistons are never going to panic. They are never going to back down. They are down one game, and that's nothing to them. If they steal game 2, all the pressure shifts to the Celtics who then have to prove that they can win on the road. Don't sleep on this team. Not one wink.

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