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NBA AM: Can The Pacers Beat The HEAT?

May 15, 2012

The Indiana Pacers had the HEAT down for three quarters, can they do it again?... NBPA files for arbitration over Bird Rights... Meet Kevin Murphy... NBA Chats at 10am, 4pm and 8pm... »Read More

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Where Do The Rockets Go From Here?

May 5, 2012

Rockets GM Daryl Morey might have a case of déjà vu coming on as the team faces a very familiar set of issues this offseason. »Read More

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NBA@2: San Antonio Spurs Serving Notice

May 3, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs would like to know: Who thinks they're too old? ... Jason Kidd pricing himself out of Dallas this summer? ... If the Hornets land the #4 draft pick, they should... »Read More

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2011-12 Best/Worst NBA Offseason Acquisitions

March 5, 2012

As we start to get a feel for what teams are made of with the trade deadline approaching, let's take a look at the five best and worst acquisitions from the 2011-12 offseason. »Read More

Source: Arenas ‘Explosive’ During Workout

March 1, 2012

I’m also told the Lakers may sign Gilbert Arenas after the All-Star break (now) or the trade deadline. Arenas, according to a source, was “explosive” and “had his athleticism back” during his recent workout... »Read More

Agent: Chandler is ‘Exploring all avenues’

February 23, 2012

Wilson Chandler’s list of possible destinations now extends beyond his former team in Denver, his agent, Chris Luchey, told SI.com. Chandler, the five-year veteran and restricted free agent small forward who played in China... »Read More

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Who’s Got Cap Space?

February 18, 2012

With just a month to go before the 2012 NBA trade deadline it’s a time to take a look at the state of the salary cap for all 30 teams. »Read More

Smith Confirms Nearing Deal with Knicks

February 17, 2012

I just spoke to J.R. Smith. He confirmed that he’s nearing a deal with the New York Knicks. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More

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Ranking The 2012 NBA Free Agents

February 15, 2012

It’s never too early to start planning the NBA shopping season for your favorite team. To that end, here are the top five possible free agents at each position. »Read More

Sources: China Fighting Martin Decision

February 3, 2012

Chinese Basketball Association officials are fighting FIBA’s decision to allow Kenyon Martin to immediately return to the NBA, demanding that Martin be forbidden to play until later this month, sources told Yahoo! Sports. China... »Read More

West: Teams Should Call Players’ Bluff

February 3, 2012

According to former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West, teams needn’t worry so much about a superstar demanding to be traded. West, being careful not to mention players by name, alluded to situations... »Read More

Source: Martin Not Considering Nuggets

February 3, 2012

Kenyon Martin wasn’t necessarily in the plans for the Nuggets, but now it’s official: A league source said Thursday that the unrestricted free agent will not return to the Nuggets this season. via Benjamin... »Read More

Kenyon Martin Cleared to Sign With NBA Team

February 2, 2012

Sources say NBA teams notified Thursday that Kenyon Martin is officially an unrestricted free agent and clear to sign w/NBA team when ready. My man Chris Broussard reported FRI that Heat/Spurs/Clips/Hawks/Knicks all after K-Mart. LA... »Read More

Jeff Green is an Unrestricted Free Agent

January 7, 2012

If and when Jeff Green returns to the NBA — and the encouraging news heading into his heart surgery next week is that he likely will — he will have plenty of choices as... »Read More

Sources: Warriors, Knicks Eye Jeremy Lin

December 27, 2011

Jeremy Lin’s second NBA season could resume this week, because the popular guard clears waivers Tuesday at 10 AM ET, according to a league source. The fact that Lin’s salary for this season ($788,872)... »Read More

Knicks Not Likely to Sign Nate Robinson

December 27, 2011

Not that the Knicks were loaded at point guard to start with, but with Iman Shumpert out, they are now dangerously thin at the position. Even so, don’t expect Nate Robinson to make a... »Read More

Nate Robinson Looking For Another Chance

December 26, 2011

In the wake of O’Neal’s comments about him garnering so much attention, he was relieved to hear that his latest superstar teammate, the Thunder’s Kevin Durant, had nothing negative to say about their time... »Read More

Source: Anthony Wants Martin on Knicks

December 24, 2011

The Knicks have one roster spot still open entering tomorrow’s season opener, and Carmelo Anthony hopes it eventually goes to his former Nuggets teammate Kenyon Martin, according to an NBA source. According to the... »Read More

Source: Four Teams Interested in Pietrus

December 23, 2011

Shooting guard Mickael Pietrus was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. If he makes it through waivers unclaimed, Pietrus will be free to sign with any team. Would the 29-year-old shooting guard be... »Read More

Players Likely Stuck in China

December 22, 2011

All the NBA players who signed to play in China during the lockout, including (Kenyon) Martin, did so with the understanding and contractual obligation to stay throughout the entire CBA season. Of course, anyone... »Read More

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