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...
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With banks crashing and the economy in a uproar, Los Angeles Lakers' fans have not skipped a beat. According to sources, 99% of season ticket owners have renewed their tickets for the NBA 08-09 season. The average of season ticket renewals per NBA team was 79%...
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Okay, he looks different (under 200 pounds he says he is in the best shape of his career.) He certainly sounds different, but has New York Knicks veteran point guard Stephon Marbury really turned over a new leaf? Tuesday the "New York Post" reported that Marbury is saying his biggest priority is   more...
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During a recent interview, Eddy Curry said that he regards himself as a started in coach Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense. This, despite, showing up clearly overweight first day at training camp, as well as, coming off a bacterial infection...
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Stephon Marbury has taken a very humble approach to this preseason. He has meekly offered to allow Chris Duhon to start ahead of him, for the benefit of the team. I'm telling you, he's an amazing guy.
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The Philadelphia 76ers cut their roster down to 16 players after waiving Andre Emmett, Maureece Rice and Cory Underwood. Wednesday night we will get our first look at the Sixers against the Boston Celtics at the Mullins Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts.Emmett (6-4, 216) was   more...
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So, according to the Boston Globe , NBA sources are saying that George Karl has laid down the law to his two All-Stars, Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson . Apparently he told both Iverson and Anthony that "they would have to make a stronger effort to get their teammates more involved ...
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The "Associated Press" reported Monday that Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers has become very impressed so far with rookie Bill Walker. The "Green Team" acquired the signing rights to the former Kansas State player from the Washington Wizards. Washington took Walker with pick number 46, which is   more...
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Mike D'antoni was asked about his first impression of Eddy Curry - the first thing that came from his mouth was, "He looked big".Sweet! There's a new sheriff in town, Knicks fans. This is gonna be interesting...
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Video of LeBron James at a Pro-Obama get out the vote rally in Cleveland. In the vid he says he loves Ohio, and he ain't going nowhere.Double negative, LBJ. Are you really telling us you are going somewhere?
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Round 1:1) Bulls vs. 8) CavsHah. Even in fantasy all-time make believe games, MJ screws the Cavs. This one isn't even close, Bulls in 4.2) Knicks vs. 7) CelticsThe Celtics players are old, but still put together a solid series. Reggie Lewis and Allan Houston cancel each other out, Oakley   more...

We've all heard that a man shouldn't yell at a woman, but what about when she's in your driveway yelling at you? Luke Walton says yell back.A years worth of stalking for Stacy Elizabeth Beshear all culminated in her following Walton to his home and then using her hand like a gun and shooting at   more...
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After months of negotiating with various teams, Larry Bird still has Jamaal TInsley on the trading block. Earlier today, the NY Post have reported....
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Maybe we should take Marbury at his word that he's NY to the bone, a trick that, I myself, have fallen for before.I just have no idea how happy he'll be being the 4th guard in the rotation.
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The Roster Doctor takes on the Brooklyn -- oops -- the New Jersey LeBrons. Wait, no. The New Jersey Nets. Enjoy! (And if you like this, Eno Sarris will be blogging the New Jersey Nets soon for a major fantasy site.... stay tuned.)So it seems that the New Jersey Nets are on the rebuild. After   more...
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