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Charlotte Bobcats GM Rich Cho's strategy guide to improving the roster
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Charlotte Bobcats GM Rich Cho's strategy guide to improving the roster

By Dan Rakes • October 28, 2013

Since taking over as general manager of the Charlotte Bobcats, Rich Cho has had the difficult task of rebuilding an inept roster. He's put together a solid foundation of young talent through the draft by...

NBA trash talking moments to remember
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NBA trash talking moments to remember

By Mike Bitanga • October 28, 2013

Image courtesy of Michael E. Lee/Flickr . NBA trash talking is a beautiful thing. Everyone does it, whether they’re on or off the court, and it makes the sport just a little more entertaining. Sure,...

Recap: Charlotte Bobcats 85, New York Knicks 83
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Recap: Charlotte Bobcats 85, New York Knicks 83

By Nick Greenberg • October 26, 2013

Not a great way to end the preseason. After leading comfortably for most of the game, the New York Knicks gave the Charlotte Bobcats daylight with some atrocious second-half shooting, which led to the Bobcats...

Orlando Magic preseason wrap-up
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Orlando Magic preseason wrap-up

By Zach Oliver • October 26, 2013

As the ball bounced on the court for the final time, and the buzzer sounded, the preseason was gone, just as fast as it had started. For the second time in less than a month,...

The Hoop Doctors 2013-14 NBA Season Preview Video
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The Hoop Doctors 2013-14 NBA Season Preview Video

By Dennis Velasco • October 25, 2013

Our friends over at The Hoop Doctors created a pretty amazing 2013-14 NBA season preview video! Considering the music and the imagery, the ending is what really makes this super cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RLfehN71W8

NBA Fandom Games: The Just For Fun Edition
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NBA Fandom Games: The Just For Fun Edition

By Stephen Oby, Jr. • October 25, 2013

Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. The NBA Fandom Games are an exercise of unfettered passion, stemming from a desire to see the...

Two Cents: Put me in, Coach
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Two Cents: Put me in, Coach

By Steven Covella • October 25, 2013

Two Cents will be a recurring piece on Baller Mind Frame’s Sacramento Kings blog in which its writers will give their thoughts on all things Kings. For all of BMF's Kings coverage, check out the...

Clippers cover Lakers banners for self-respect, not disrespect
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Clippers cover Lakers banners for self-respect, not disrespect

By Marcus Bass • October 23, 2013

The debate between which Los Angeles NBA franchise is the best usually starts and ends with Lakers fans retorting “How many rings do you have?” Rightfully so, as that’s the ultimate prize of all of...

NBA Fandom Games: The Storybook Edition
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NBA Fandom Games: The Storybook Edition

By Stephen Oby, Jr. • October 23, 2013

Whereupon an NBA free-agent fan sets about selecting a team to root for during the 2013-14 NBA season. Once upon a time ... The ownership of the New Jersey Nets experienced significant financial strain in...

The Carl Landry domino effect
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The Carl Landry domino effect

By Steven Covella • October 22, 2013

The preseason is winding down and dominoes have started to fall for the Sacramento Kings, a few much sooner than expected. News broke last week that Carl Landry, who hadn’t appeared in the preseason due...