Last Monday, USA Basketball announced the 12 man roster that will comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic basketball team. Five of the 12 have participated in the Olympics previously (Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade); the only U.S. team that had more Olympic veterans   more...
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With the conclusion of the NBA Finals this June and the 2008 Summer Olympics looming on the horizon, we here at WhatIfSports have had basketball on the brain.We weren't alone in this mindset, however, as internet bloggers over at BrewHoop.com also began to theorize about the great basketball   more...
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Here's the only thing you have to know in advance. Dwight Howard is the only member of this team who is not sponsored by Nike. He wears Adidas.Now let's play a quick game of "What's Up?"1. Coach K is sitting. When a team stands, a coach normally stands. Why is this significant? Because Coach K's   more...

Here's the roster:Guards: Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Deron Williams, Jason Kidd and Michael ReddForwards: LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Tayshaun Prince and Carlos BoozerCenters: Dwight Howard and Chris BoshI like the team, but I think I'd replace Jason Kidd with a player who can   more...
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All right, Mr. General Manager, you're on the clock.Be careful. This pick is VERY important for your franchise.Choose the right guy, and you could be headed for the NBA Finals. Make a blunder, and you'll be right back here in the lottery. You've reviewed all the tape, taken all the measurements and   more...
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Carlos Boozer, Utah JazzCarmelo Anthony, Denver NuggetsChris Bosh, Toronto RaptorsChris Paul, New Orleans HornetsDeron Williams, Utah JazzDwyane Wade, Miami HeatDwight Howard, Orlando MagicJason Kidd, Dallas MavericksKobe Bryant, Los Angeles LakersLebron James, Cleveland CavaliersMichael Redd,   more...
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The NBA draft is on Thursday, and teams will pick from a talented pool of players dominated by college freshmen. AccuScore analyst Jonathan Lee breaks down each team's needs pick-by-pick and gives advice on who each squad should be targeting.
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   One year ago, the NBA's two flagship franchises appeared to be in total disarray. The Boston Celtics had just completed a demoralizing 24-58 season and their "reward" for posting the worst record in the Eastern Conference was the fifth pick in what was considered to be a two player   more...
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Last Monday, USA Basketball announced the 12 man roster that will comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic basketball team. Five of the 12 have participated in the Olympics previously (Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James, Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade); the only U.S. team that had more Olympic veterans   more...
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Staying on basketball for a little bit more, I wanted to take a look at the U.S. Olympic squad. Before I get into it, let me just say that it's hard for me to handle my country losing at anything. Maybe it's because I spent the first 9 years of my life in a real "Red White and Blue" part of   more...
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For the life of me, I just don't get this. "The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Hornets to acquire the 27th pick in Thursday's NBA draft for cash considerations, a Blazers source told ESPN.com.The deal was agreed to verbally between the two teams on Tuesday night,   more...
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Olympic team coach Mike Krzyzewski said that the 12-man roster for this summer's Beijing Games will be released Monday. The deadline to submit the roster is July 1st. The Dallas Morning News has reported that Jason Kidd has already been asked to particapate in the games. In July, the team will head   more...

On some last moment plans,Heat guard Dwyane Wade, Hornets point guard Chris Paul, Magic center Dwight Howard, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince and Bucks guard Michael Redd are heading to Beijing to play in the Olympics. Olympic and NBA sources say that the five are on the 12-man roster and the full   more...
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CHICAGO (AP) - LeBron James will get another shot at Olympic gold, and this time, he'll have reigning MVP Kobe Bryant.James and Bryant, making his first Olympic appearance, will lead a U.S. team that hopes to capture the gold medal in Beijing in August after a third-place showing in Athens four   more...
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Over the past two or three days, the team for the USA Men's Basketball team had been discussed and reported. I am looking forward to how this team will work out together. They have until august to get ready. The fact that LeBron AND Kobe will be on the same team is ?????... I cant wait to see how   more...