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NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 9
13 Years Ago Today, Chris Paul's Blockbuster Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed By David Stern

13 Years Ago Today, Chris Paul's Blockbuster Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed By David Stern

On December 9, 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers found out that their recent blockbuster trade to land Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets had been vetoed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, who was acting on behalf of the Governors in vetoing the trade after the Hornets franchise came under league control prior to a change in ownership.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 19
'It looks like he's getting murdered out there' - Shane Battier on what made Luis Scola the 'most egregious flopper'

'It looks like he's getting murdered out there' - Shane Battier on what made Luis Scola the 'most egregious flopper'

During their respective NBA careers, Shane Battier and Luis Scola played together on the Houston Rockets. This now-retired duo spent four seasons with the team from 2007 to 2011, which gave them plenty of time to really understand each other's game.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 31
Who is the Houston Rockets' 'Olympic GOAT' in Franchise History?

Who is the Houston Rockets' 'Olympic GOAT' in Franchise History?

Olympic basketball is underway, filling a void in the basketball world that won't pick back up again until October. The basketball tournament is right in the thick of things with the knockout rounds soon to come and group play coming to a close.

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