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NBA PM: Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio Receive Rookie Honors

May 22, 2012

Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving receive the most votes for the NBA All-Rookie First Team; Greg Stiemsma and Sean Williams represent an inexpensive solution at center for the Celtics.  »Read More

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Extending the 2009 NBA Draft Class

May 17, 2012

Blake Griffin is one of the many 2009 NBA draftees that will be eligible for an early contract extension this summer. »Read More

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

May 13, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

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The NBA’s All-Injured Team

May 8, 2012

Unfortunately, HOOPSWORLD is able to create an All-NBA team made up of players who fell to injury in the 2011-12 season.  »Read More

Taylor Beginning to Look for Successor

May 5, 2012

(Glen) Taylor told The Associated Press on Friday that he is looking to add a minority partner who could buy a part of the team that includes an option to buy out Taylor after... »Read More

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Is Keeping Kahn a Good Idea for the Timberwolves?

May 1, 2012

The Minnesota Timberwolves are much-improved since David Kahn's first day on the job, but how much of that is due to his moves?  »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One

April 30, 2012

The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More

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NBA: Top 10 Restricted Free Agents

April 28, 2012

Just like most of the NBA, fans and media have turned their attention to the NBA Draft and free agency, so in that spirit we offer you the top ten (potentially) restricted free agents... »Read More

Kahn Hints Only Rubio, Love Untouchable

April 28, 2012

Team president David Kahn said Friday he plans to be aggressive this summer in trades and free agency to supplement a promising young core with veterans, and he made it clear that only (Ricky)... »Read More

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Biggest Stories of the 2011-2012 NBA Season

April 27, 2012

The 2011-2012 NBA season almost wasn’t, but it was worth the wait. What are the biggest stories this year? »Read More

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NBA AM: Wall Fires Off On Former Teammates

April 27, 2012

John Wall praises the Wizards’ front office for shipping JaVale McGee and Nick Young away to usher in a culture change to the team »Read More

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NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant

April 26, 2012

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More

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NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions

April 24, 2012

The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

April 23, 2012

The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More

Wolves Exercise David Kahn’s Option

April 23, 2012

Wolves owner Glen Taylor said the team has already informed or is informing president of basketball operations David Kahn that it has picked up Kahn’s option for next season. That means Kahn will be... »Read More

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Salary Cap Best/Worst Case Scenarios: The West

April 21, 2012

Last week, we took a look at the best and worst case salary cap scenarios for the Eastern Conference. Now, it’s time to do the same for all 15 teams in the West. »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Team USA May Be In Trouble

April 21, 2012

The focus is on the NBA playoff race, but Team USA’s defense of their gold medal is in jeopardy due to a rash of injuries »Read More

Michael Beasley: ‘My future is so blurry’

April 18, 2012

Before the Wolves’ 91-84 loss to Memphis on Tuesday night, April 17, at Target Center, the Wolves’ 11th straight loss, (Michael) Beasley’s tone was dramatically different. The Wolves forward felt uncomfortable talking about his... »Read More

Beasley Believes He is a Starter in NBA

April 18, 2012

When (Michael) Beasley was healthy enough to play, coach Rick Adelman used him off the bench in a rotation with Love and rookie Derrick Williams. Beasley started the first seven games of the season,... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

April 16, 2012

After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More

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NBA PM: Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio Receive Rookie Honors

Ricky Rubio and Kyrie Irving receive the most votes for the NBA All-Rookie First Team; Greg Stiemsma and Sean Williams represent an inexpensive solution at center for the Celtics.

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