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Danny Ainge: NBA Executive of the Year Favorite?
Isaiah Thomas , Tyler Zeller , Jonas Jerebko , Luigi Datome , and Jae Crowder . A 2015 Mavericks first-round pick, the Grizzlies 2017 first-round pick, a 2016 top-12 protected or two second-round picks from...
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Sim Bhullar Brings Indian Flavor to the NBA
In the long and storied history of the NBA, players have come from all sorts of places with every sort of heritage. Even MVP winners have come from places other than the Unites States. It’s...
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Sacramento Kings Drop Fourth Straight in 101-95 Loss to New Orleans Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings have now lost four straight games, further solidifying their role as a lottery-pick team with hopes of improving a roster in search of continuity. A secure playoff spot has eluded the New...
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NBA Playoffs: Predicting Seeds in the Western Conference
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . Baller Mind Frame's No Layups brings you the hottest NBA stories on the web mixed with personal opinion from our very own Aaron Lanton . Check it often and...
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: Mavericks Collapse, Rockets Prevail
There was a moment in the third quarter of the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets game after Dirk Nowitzki scored on a turnaround fade away jump shot, pushing his team’s lead to 67-58, when the media...
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Orlando Magic Schooled by San Antonio Spurs
After having four days off since losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Orlando Magic returned to action Wednesday evening to face the San Antonio Spurs. Orlando never had a chance as the defending NBA champions...
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Los Angeles Lakers Waive Steve Nash
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . In one of the more interesting moves seen this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to waive Steve Nash in order to sign former Developmental League standout, Jabari...
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Amid Eastern Conference Futility, an Opportunity That Eludes Some in the West
The argument for throwing out a conference split in the NBA and seeding the playoffs by best record has been bolstered this year, as the Eastern Conference continues to lag behind its Western counterpart. The...
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Video Proof Stephen Curry Has the Best Handles in the NBA
The Golden State Warriors' All-Star point guard and MVP candidate, Stephen Curry , is already widely considered the best shooter in the NBA and it looks like he is working on adding the title of...
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R.J. Hunter Declares For NBA Draft
Georgia State forward and March Madness darling R.J. Hunter has decided to take his talents to the NBA. With his junior season now in the rear view mirror, Hunter decided to add his name into...
