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Greg Oden begins the climb back to the NBA
He’s played in just 82 games since being drafted number one by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2007. He hasn’t appeared in an NBA game since Dec. 5, 2009 due to numerous knee problems, and...
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Indiana Pacers trade for Luis Scola: Who cares in Indiana?
Luis Scola was just traded to the Indiana Pacers for Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and draft picks. A career 14.2 points and 7.5 rebounds guy just made this team so, so much more dangerous than...
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Does a healthy John Wall mean playoffs for the Wizards?
In the midst of five consecutive losing seasons, and the fact the team did very little in free agency this offseason, it may be hard to imagine why the Washington Wizards and their fans have...
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Rebuilding? Stick with your team!
Fans and sports teams share a special connection, a love for the sport that the team participates in and the team itself. In the world of basketball, fandom is a deep, deep love for not...
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Analyzing the leftovers in this summer's NBA free agency
While the big names in this summer’s NBA free agency are off the board, there are still a few second-tier gems that could make a lasting impact on an NBA team. Here are the top...
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Golden State Warriors opt for quality over quantity
Lost amongst the excitement of the acquisition of guard/forward Andre Iguodala, the euphoria of a sensational playoff debut from Stephen Curry and the newfound defensive prowess of Klay Thompson, were two small transactions that went...
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The Monta Ellis Effect: Did the Dallas Mavericks salvage their summer?
So here it was, the very beginning of July and the Dallas Mavericks made their pitch to Dwight Howard, franchise center and the top prize in the 2013 NBA free agency pool. Howard met with...
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What’s a “fair” contract for Brandon Jennings?
In 1981, Ervin “Magic” Johnson signed a 25-year, $25-million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the richest contract in all of sports at the time, unprecedented in both its length and value,...
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Jonas Valanciunas: Summer League MVP
Another Summer League has come and gone, leaving me confused as to what to do with my life. It will be a long 12 months until I get to see mediocre veterans try out for...
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Chris Kaman: Weighing the pros and cons
When Chris Kaman signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.2 million deal, it was met with both applause and disdain. There are viable reasons for both, and really, the proof will be...
