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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 1/2/13

January 2, 2013

Lang’s chat begins Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Teams Receive New Year’s Lineup Boost

January 2, 2013

As we kick off 2013, numerous playoff contenders are starting to welcome key players back from the injury list »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Maybe Jazz Shouldn’t Trade Big Men

December 30, 2012

Most believe the Utah Jazz will make a trade to break up their frontcourt; Derrick Favors doesn't buy into that line of thinking  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 12/27/12

December 27, 2012

Lang’s chat begins Thursday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Are The Celtics Still Hungry Enough?

December 26, 2012

Are the Boston Celtics hungry enough to compete for a championship this season or has their title window completely closed shut? »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Jack’s Free Agency Stock Rising

December 23, 2012

The 2013 free agency point guard class will be a loaded one and Jarrett Jack’s recent play has his stock rising on the list »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 12/19/12

December 19, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Carl Landry Seeks Long-Term Home

December 19, 2012

Carl Landry can become a free agent next summer, if he declines his player option, but the forward wants to be in Golden State long term »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Are The Warriors True Contenders?

December 16, 2012

At the quarter point of the season, the Golden State Warriors are transitioning from role of hunter to one of the league’s hunted teams »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 12/12/12

December 12, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Nuggets Struggling, But Won’t Panic

December 12, 2012

The Nuggets are struggling, sitting at .500, when most expected the team to be title contenders in 2013. But the squad won’t panic.  »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Brewer Wants New Deal With Nuggets

December 9, 2012

Nuggets forward Corey Brewer will be a free agent next summer and the wing would like to remain in Denver long-term. »Read More

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NBA AM: Cavs Reeling Without Kyrie Irving

December 5, 2012

The Cleveland Cavaliers are missing their closer, Kyrie Irving, which has given other guys a chance to establish themselves »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Casspi On The Outs In Cleveland?

December 2, 2012

Omri Casspi lost his starting spot and minutes are declining. The forward remains patient and is looking forward to free agency »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/28/12

November 28, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Revenge On Agenda For James Harden?

November 28, 2012

Rockets guard James Harden travels to Oklahoma City for first time since being dealt in what could be start of a new rivalry »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Hungrier Al Horford Leading Hawks

November 25, 2012

Al Horford’s time away from the game last season helped him rediscover his love for it. He has now returned hungrier than ever.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Contract Year Struggles

November 21, 2012

It’s still early in the season, but there are players who are struggling mightily in their contract years headed into free agency.  »Read More

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NBA Sunday: What’s Wrong With The Nuggets?

November 18, 2012

The Denver Nuggets entered the season thought to be Western Conference contenders, but would miss the playoffs if they started today. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/14/12

November 14, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Mahinmi Thankful For Offseason Trade

November 14, 2012

Pacers center Ian Mahinmi knew his time with the Dallas Mavericks was coming to an end. He is happy to have landed in Indiana. »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Free Agency Awaits David West

November 11, 2012

David West will be a coveted free agent target next summer. The veteran says he’s out to prove his knee is back to 100 percent »Read More

NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/7/12

November 7, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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Indiana Pacers React To Danny Granger Injury

November 7, 2012

Danny Granger will miss next three months with a left knee injury. His teammates tell HOOPSWORLD they’re not panicking »Read More

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NBA AM: Changing The Culture In Houston

November 7, 2012

The James Harden trade has excited the Houston Rockets’ fan base and the players believe they can make a playoff run this season »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Teague Motivated By Contract Snub

November 4, 2012

The deadline to extend members of 2009 draft class has passed. Jeff Teague didn’t receive a new contract and he’s using the snub as motivation »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/31/12

October 31, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Price Not Pressured To Replace Wall

October 31, 2012

The Wizards are still eyeing the playoffs despite the loss of John Wall. His replacement, A.J. Price, isn’t feeling any pressure. »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Gordon Emerges As Bobcats’ Leader

October 28, 2012

The Charlotte Bobcats entered training camp in search of a team leader. Veteran guard Ben Gordon has stepped up to fill the role. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/24/12

October 24, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Why Rush Andrew Bynum Back?

October 24, 2012

The Philadelphia 76ers are targeting an opening night return for Andrew Bynum, but should they be more cautious in their approach? »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Ryan Anderson Searching for Niche

October 21, 2012

Ryan Anderson was the New Orleans Hornets’ marquee free agent signing, but the forward has been struggling to find his groove with the team. »Read More

Dirk Nowitzki Undergoes Knee Surgery

October 19, 2012

The Dallas Mavericks have announced All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki underwent arthroscopic surgery to his right knee. It is expected Nowitzki will be able to return to on-court activities within six weeks. If the timetable... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/17/12

October 17, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Preseason, The Necessary Evil

October 17, 2012

Vince Carter talks to HOOPSWORLD about transitioning into a veteran leader and the rigors of the preseason schedule »Read More

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NBA Sunday: The Josh Smith Contract Reality

October 14, 2012

Expect to hear plenty of Josh Smith contract talk but the reality is it doesn’t make sense for the forward to sign an extension »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/10/12

October 10, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Wilson Chandler Off Trading Block?

October 10, 2012

Wilson Chandler’s name was in trade rumors throughout the offseason, but it appears George Karl has role set for him in Denver »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Hawks Searching For Small Forward

October 7, 2012

The Hawks traded long time starting small forward Marvin Williams this past summer and are searching for his replacement »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/3/12

October 3, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Bulls’ Bench Mob Knew End Was Nearing

October 3, 2012

The Chicago Bulls totally reshaped their bench over the summer, a move last season’s bench mob saw coming from the beginning. »Read More

Are The Hawks Restructuring Or Rebuilding?

October 2, 2012

Entering training camp, the Atlanta Hawks say the team isn’t in rebuild mode despite trading Joe Johnson this past summer.  »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Griffin Fueled By Playoff Defeat

September 30, 2012

Blake Griffin says the Clippers can compete with any team in the league and is using last season’s playoff loss as motivation »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/26/12

September 26, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: The Future Of Josh Smith In Atlanta

September 26, 2012

Josh Smith’s future in Atlanta is a hot topic, but it appears Hawks GM Danny Ferry is planning to build around the forward »Read More

NBA Sunday: Jamario Moon Wants To Join Hawks

September 23, 2012

The Atlanta Hawks have a glaring need at small forward and free agent wing Jamario Moon feels he’s the man for the job. »Read More

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NBA AM: Banking On Bogut’s Health Is Risky

September 21, 2012

The Golden State Warriors are thinking playoffs but that ambition will come down to the health of Andrew Bogut »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/19/12

September 19, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Perkins Offended By Lakers

September 17, 2012

The Lakers have emerged as an early preseason favorite, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder feeling a bit disrespected »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Time To Accept The Vet Minimum?

September 16, 2012

There are still some battle tested veteran players seeking work. Is it time for them to consider playing for vet minimum? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/12/12

September 12, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Raptors Patiently Sticking To Blueprint

September 12, 2012

Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo says the team had a chance to acquire All-Star forward Andre Iguodala this summer, but the move was too risky »Read More

NBA AM: First Time All-Star Candidates For 2013

September 11, 2012

Every season a new group of players take their games to the next level and achieve their first All-Star selection. Who will it be in 2013? »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Suns Eye Playoffs, Post Steve Nash

September 9, 2012

Normally losing an All-Star would mean a massive rebuilding project, but the Phoenix Suns are possibly gearing up for a playoff run »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/5/12

September 5, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Upcoming Player Milestones For 2013

September 5, 2012

There are numerous players set to achieve individual milestones this season and move up on serveral all-time lists »Read More

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NBA AM: Playing Into The Money

September 4, 2012

The NBA remains a star driven league, but these players could earn very lucrative deals next summer if they play well this season.  »Read More

NBA Sunday: Rebuilding Dwight Howard’s Image

September 2, 2012

Dwight Howard recently took out a full page ad in the Orlando Sentinel aimed at Magic fans. Can his image ever fully recover? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 8/29/12

August 29, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Solid Free Agents Remain Unsigned

August 29, 2012

With training camps set to open in one month, some quality free agents may be forced into taking one year veteran minimum deals »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Is It Kevin Durant’s Time?

August 26, 2012

After LeBron James’ first NBA title, most believe Kevin Durant will have to just patiently wait his turn. But, Durant feels otherwise »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 8/22/12

August 22, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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NBA AM: Head Coaches Feeling The Pressure

August 22, 2012

A look at the coaches who have to produce in 2012-13... Kyrie Irving staying in shape... Austin Rivers on the road to recovery as well.  »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Ibaka Extended, Harden Next?

August 18, 2012

Serge Ibaka has agreed to a four-year extension with Oklahoma City, but what does it mean for future of James Harden with the team? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 8/15/12

August 15, 2012

Lang’s chat begins every Wednesday night at 8:00pm EST. Get your questions in now, everything NBA related is up for discussion. »Read More

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