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Chris_Paul_Hornets_2011_3

NBA AM: Chris Paul’s Top Choice, The Knicks?

November 29, 2011

The Chris Paul to New York Knicks rumors continue to heat up. Brandon Roy to the Golden State Warriors?  »Read More

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Can The Trail Blazers Truly Contend?

November 24, 2011

LaMarcus Aldridge shined in his role as franchise leader when Brandon Roy went down to injury, but can the Blazers contend for a title? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/22/11

November 22, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Players Merge Lawsuits Against NBA

November 22, 2011

In an effort to expedite the legal process, the players have merged their antitrust lawsuits against the NBA.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Owners Preparing To Mount Offensive

November 17, 2011

According to reports NBA owners are scheduled to have a conference call on Thursday. Phil Jackson to the Knicks? Splitter to Spain … »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/15/11

November 15, 2011

Lang's chat gets started every Tuesday night at 8pm EST. Get your questions in early. Anything basketball related is up for discussion!  »Read More

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NBA AM: Still Hope For The 2012 Season

November 15, 2011

The union may be disbanding and NBA commissioner David Stern may be predicting the worst, but there is still hope for a season »Read More

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NBA AM: No Movement In Lockout Stalemate

November 10, 2011

Wednesday’s ultimatum passed, but there still hasn't been significant progress in labor talks between owners and players »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/8/11

November 8, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Decertification May Be Only Option

November 8, 2011

NBA commissioner David Stern says the players have until Wednesday to accept the latest CBA proposal from the league. »Read More

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Atlanta Hawks Are Off The Market, For Now

November 4, 2011

The sale of the Atlanta Hawks is off and ownership says the team is now officially off the market … but for how long? »Read More

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NBA AM: Steve Nash Talks Lockout Selfishness

November 3, 2011

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash says both sides of the lockout are being selfish. Is the player association coming unglued? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 11/1/11

November 1, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Players Association Divided?

November 1, 2011

NBPA president Derek Fisher sends letter to players denying recent claims he isn't totally aligned with the union’s goal »Read More

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NBA AM: Labor Meeting Hints At Progress

October 27, 2011

The NBA and players association emerged after 15 hours of negotiations hinting at progress being made. The sides will meet again Thursday. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/25/11

October 25, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: More Game Cancellations On Deck

October 25, 2011

Another round of regular season game cancellations are expected to be announced by the league on Tuesday due to the ongoing lockout »Read More

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NBA AM: Mediation Marathon Yielding Results

October 20, 2011

The mediation hasn’t led to the end of the lockout just yet, but it finally has both sides talking »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/18/11

October 18, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Mediation Looms, Season On The Line

October 18, 2011

The NBA and players will meet with federal mediator George Cohen Tuesday in the latest round of talks to save the 2012 season. »Read More

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NBA AM: Owners, Players Turn To Mediation

October 13, 2011

The NBA and players have turned to a mediator to help in labor talks. Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko says he's 100 percent »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/11/11

October 11, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: The Lockout Just Got Real

October 11, 2011

The situation just became real. The NBA announced the cancellation of the first two weeks of the 2012 campaign. Is the entire season in jeopardy? »Read More

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NBA AM: Lockout, Whose Side Are You On?

October 6, 2011

The league and players union have until Monday or the first two weeks of the season will be cancelled. Whose side are you on?  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 10/4/11

October 4, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Labor Talks Enter Do Or Die Stage

October 4, 2011

The league and players will meet in New York today in an attempt to secure a new CBA with the entire 2012 season hanging in the balance »Read More

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Solving Problems: Hawks Must Tighten Bench

September 29, 2011

The Hawks are riding the wave of four straight playoff appearances, but a shaky bench could keep them from joining the elite »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/27/11

September 27, 2011

Lang Greene is a NBA Writer for HOOPSWORLD covering the Atlanta Hawks and Eastern Conference. Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. »Read More

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NBA AM: Warriors’ Curry Rules Out Overseas

September 27, 2011

Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has ruled out playing overseas even if the lockout cancels the entire 2012 season »Read More

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NBA AM: Stop Blaming Player Contracts

September 22, 2011

Bloated NBA player contracts get most of the attention when discussing the league’s financial losses, but is it time to look elsewhere?  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/20/11

September 20, 2011

Lang Greene is a NBA Writer for HOOPSWORLD covering the Atlanta Hawks and Eastern Conference. Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. »Read More

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NBA AM: Warriors Poised To Make Noise

September 20, 2011

The Warriors have been talking playoffs in 2012, but in order to make that goal a reality Ekpe Udoh is a guy who must step up for them defensively.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Blue Collar Grizzlies On The Rise

September 15, 2011

The Memphis Grizzlies still aren’t receiving mainstream respect but Tony Allen tells HOOPSWORLD that will change when the club keeps on winning.  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/13/11

September 13, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Knicks’ Stoudemire Thinking Title

September 8, 2011

New York's Amar’e Stoudemire says he’s healthy and thinking NBA title. Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley shows leadership and Gani Lawal signs with Polish team  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 9/6/11

September 6, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Saving The Sacramento Kings

September 6, 2011

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson has been working hard to keep the Kings from relocating, while Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley eyes starting lineup  »Read More

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NBA AM: Sides Meet, Little Progress Made

September 1, 2011

Significant progress wasn’t made in Wednesday’s labor talks, but both sides emerged vowing to end the war of words in the media. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 8/30/11

August 30, 2011

Lang's chat gets started at 8pm EST on Tuesday every week. Get your questions in now! »Read More

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NBA AM: Time Is Ticking On D’Antoni

August 30, 2011

Is Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni operating in a lame duck status with only one-year remaining on his deal? Wilson Chandler signs with Chinese team »Read More

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NBA AM: The $7.6 Billion Dollar Gap

August 25, 2011

Players Association VP Maurice Evans says there is a $7.6 billion dollar gap between owners and players. The Hornets receive more local support and corporate backing »Read More

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NBA AM: Wade Unfazed By HEAT Hatred

August 24, 2011

Dwyane Wade remains unfazed by the negative reaction the team continues to receive. Arenas set to lose $1 billion from canceled season »Read More

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NBA Chat With Lang Greene 8/23/11

August 23, 2011

Lang gets started at 8pm EST every Tuesday night. Get your questions in early. All things NBA related are up for discussion.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Michael Jordan Anoints Bogut A Star

August 18, 2011

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan believes Andrew Bogut has star potential if he can just remain healthy. CSKA Moscow targets Kevin Durant. »Read More

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NBA AM: Don’t Count Out The Celtics?

August 16, 2011

Believe the Celtics title window is shut? Ray Allen disagrees completely. Rudy Fernandez signs with Real Madrid. Ty Lawson signs with Lithuanian team. »Read More

Ron_Artest_Lakers_2011_2

NBA AM: Artest Headed To Britain

August 12, 2011

Los Angeles Lakers forward and former All-Star Ron Artest is headed to Britain to play in the British Basketball League. David Stern confident no lost 2012 season. League news ... »Read More

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NBA AM: Besiktas Targets Durant

August 10, 2011

Turkish club Besiktas has targeted Oklahoma Citys Kevin Durant as the latest player on their wish list for next season. Can Solomon Alabi emerge as Torontos starting center? »Read More

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NBA AM: Is Kobe To Turkey Imminent?

July 29, 2011

Turkish club Besiktas says it has a 50/50 chance of signing Kobe Bryant – will meet Saturday. Bulls players planning workouts despite lockout. E’Twaun Moore heads to Italy »Read More

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NBA AM: Ibaka Makes All-Star Claim

July 27, 2011

Serge Ibaka believes he can make the All-Star leap in the next two years. Patty Mills considering the NBL? Aaron Brooks continues to express interest in returning to Phoenix. »Read More

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NBA AM: No Rift In Oklahoma City

July 22, 2011

One of the prevailing storylines during the 2011 postseason was the alleged rift between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Westbrook was routinely criticized in the press for chucking too many... »Read More

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NBA AM: Labor Talks Resume Friday

July 20, 2011

The first face-to-face negotiations since the lockout will take place on Friday. TWolves target Mike Woodson? Evan Turner refining his shooting stroke. Celtics lose assistant »Read More

Manu_Ginobili_Spurs_2011_3

NBA AM: Ginobili Talks Retirement

July 15, 2011

Two-time All-Star Manu Ginobili talks about retirement. The NBA cuts expenses by announcing 114 layoffs. Byron Scott plans to remain steadfast in approach with Cavs. »Read More

David_West_Hornets_2011_3

NBA AM: David West Wants Titles

July 13, 2011

Decision to opt out in New Orleans for David West was about winning a title. Ty Lawson is happy with Nuggets support and Aaron Brooks talks free agency plans with HOOPSWORLD »Read More

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NBA AM: Chandler Leaving the Mavs?

July 8, 2011

Tyson Chandler says he would be open to idea of leaving the Mavericks. Did Kobe Bryant try to recruit Mickael Pietrus to come to LA? The 76ers are on the verge of being sold. »Read More

Nene_Nuggets_2011_2

NBA AM: NBA Denies Being Profitable

July 6, 2011

The NBA denies the New York Times and Forbes Magazine reports of its team being profitable. Nene tells the Denver Post he wants to retire as a Nugget. »Read More

Ranking The Southeast

July 3, 2011

The Southeast Division remains one of the toughest in basketball. Since 2007 the division has had at least three teams make the postseason each year and for two of the past three seasons a... »Read More

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Top Free Agent Power Forwards

June 30, 2011

The power forward free agent class of 2011 will offer a solid mix of talent, both young and old, ranging from offensive and defensive threats to guys who just offer a brand of veteran... »Read More

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Greene: Where Will Vince Carter Land?

June 26, 2011

There are multiple contending teams who could use Vince Carter's services in an effort to get them over the hump. »Read More

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NBA AM: Draft Night Trade Frenzy

June 24, 2011

The 2011 Draft did little to break from tradition as it also produced a plethora trades ranging from the league worst Minnesota Timberwolves getting into the dealing spirit all the way to the world... »Read More

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#8: Brandon Knight

June 23, 2011

The Detroit Pistons have selected point guard Brandon Knight from the University of Kentucky with the eighth overall pick in the 2011 draft. »Read More

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Can The Hawks Win With Jeff Teague?

June 21, 2011

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Hawks' roster since the beginning of this century has been the strength (or lack thereof) of their point guard unit.  »Read More

Josh_Smith_Hawks_2011_3

Ready To Flourish; Just Need Change

June 16, 2011

Every season there is a group of players, either through free agency or trade, who suddenly impose their presence on the scene or reinvent themselves after being buried deep on a team's respective depth... »Read More

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NBA AM: Bobcats Name Rich Cho GM

June 14, 2011

With a little over a week remaining before the 2011 draft, which will be a pivotal event in Charlotte's rebuilding project, the Bobcats announced they have hired former Portland Trail Blazers general manager Richard... »Read More

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NBA AM: HEAT Fizzle In The Clutch

June 3, 2011

For three quarters and a half the Miami HEAT thoroughly outclassed the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately for Miami the NBA game is about putting together a solid effort for 48 minutes. »Read More

Six Players The Hawks Should Target

May 31, 2011

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off their fourth consecutive playoff appearance and are primed to remain in the hunt over the next few seasons behind All-Stars Joe Johnson and Al Horford. Unfortunately the team... »Read More

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