The Chicago Bulls have plenty off questions to be answered during the pre-season. From playing time to leadership, it should be interesting to see how Vinny del Negro handles the squad. Things to look for in the first game include the rookies (del Negro and Derrick Rose, big men Tyrus Thomas and   more...
Original Story: http://www.bullshome.com/blog/2008/10/07....

Chris Broussard of ESPN the Magazine is reporting that the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets have talked about a trade that would involve Carmelo Anthony heading north for Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince. The deal was apparently offered by the Pistons, but shot down by Denver.The Boston   more...
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It's the stretch run for fantasy owners, so now is a good time to evaluate all of the top players. I've ranked everyone and separated them into 10 levels based on how I see each player finishing out the season.Both of these guys are All Stars, but only one can be named "Best of the Best." Which one   more...
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A blogger discusses the fact that the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest might regain it's old prestige, with this year's judges being Julius Erving, Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, VInce Carter, and Kobe Bryant.
Original Story: http://brssports.blogspot.com/2007/02/is....

The general rule in the NBA goes that if you stand pat in the off-season, you're not going anywhere in the regular season. For those who need evidence of that, take a look at the 2006-07 Miami Heat, who went from world champions to swept out of the first round by the same team that spanked them by   more...

It wasn't expected to be a great class coming in and the 30 first rounders have done little to disprove that reputation. Not one has established themselves as an immediate impact player. It may be way too early to tell, but is this the worst class ever?
Original Story: http://www.nysun.com/article/43549.

A lot of great dunks in this highlight reel. Included is the Kevin Durant on Rasho dunk, the LeBron on 'Sheed dunk, and at number 1, one of YardBarker's own on AK47. Enjoy
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Tyrus Thomas is gonna be a great player in a few years. This is one of my favorite highlights where he just slams it on Josh Smith.Hawks fans, you might not want to watch this one.Watch this and other videos on my YouTube channel.
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OK, so now we're on the third version of Kobe Bryant's frustration with the Lakers front office. Arguably the best player of his generation has gone from demanding a trade, to wanting to be a Laker for life, to wanting to be traded again. This past weekend Bryant met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss in   more...
Original Story: http://sportsyenta.blogspot.com/2007/06/....

Courtesy of our friend John Hollinger over at The New York Sun, here are some of the players still on the NBA trading block. The NBA trade deadline is on February 22nd, 2008. What might be the fantasy impact of each of these guys being dealt?
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The two teams in the NBA Finals both possess a lethal trio of players: Bryant, Gasol, and Odom of the Lakers, and Pierce, Garnett, and Allen for the Celtics. The way these players have molded with their teams, and the success that has followed, has undoubtedly warranted the Bulls attention. The   more...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/southsideperspective/2008....

I expect the Slam Dunk Competion to be an easy win for Gerald Green. Anything but a win and a dominate performance for him will be disappointing. He might not be able to save the Celtics season, but he has the ability to help revive the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In case you aren't that familiar with   more...
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TalkHoops.net and FIO writer Zach Harper highlights some quality second- and third-year fantasy players to target (and avoid) in this year's fantasy basketball drafts.
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Welcome back to the Passion and Pride Press Pass featuring the weekend coverage and Monday montage on MVN Basketball. For most teams, this is a tough spot in the schedule. We fight through it like a double screen. It's a team game, so here's the rotation...
Original Story: http://mvn.com/nba-76ers/2007/12/04/pass....

From Peter Vecsey at the NY Post, "OVER the weekend, I heard Portland was offered Pau Gasol ($12.3 million) for LaMarcus Aldridge ($4M), Sergio Rodriguez ($760G) and Jamaal Magloire's expiring ($8.433M) contract. Without doubt, Gasol and Zach Randolph would be a daunting duo to defend, but they'd   more...
Original Story: http://www.nypost.com/seven/01302007/spo....