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Lakers booed at home in 101-91 loss to Rockets

 

Published 4 days ago by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Aaron Brooks scored a career-high 33 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-91 on Sunday night, sending ...

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Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pistons

 

Published 4 days ago by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit ...

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LeBron James: 'I'm not going to rush' decision

 

Published 13 days ago by beichenberger.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Wearing a pair of oversized spectacles, LeBron James met with the media Friday before the Cavaliers' game against the Knicks and his only visit to Madison Square Garden this regular season. After a couple of innocuous questions, James was asked by ...

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Fly: Practice, riding the bench two of Allen Iverson's least favorite things

 

Published 17 days ago by fly.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Hey, didn't you used to be the improved Browns? Tennessee QB Jonathan Crompton, decked out in his black jersey, rolls out to pass against South Carolina Saturday. Are you surprised that Allen Iverson is complaining about playing time  ...

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Ask Richard Jefferson or Jonny Flynn a question

 

Published 29 days ago by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News If you have a question for San Antonio's Richard Jefferson or Minnesota rookie Jonny Flynn, send it along with your name and hometown to kbradley@sportingnews.com and ...

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Rep. Peter King's letter to NBA commissioner David Stern regarding Greek club Olympiacos

 

Published 10/14/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Sporting News has obtained a letter written by Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., to NBA commissioner David Stern, in which King questions Stern's willingness ...

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What he did this summer: Dwight Howard focuses on jumper, free throws

 

Published 10/5/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Magic center Dwight Howard averaged 20.6 points and 13.8 rebounds last season. Just think how many more points he could have scored if he shot better from the ...

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NBA season preview: Team-by-team

 

Published 10/3/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Leading into the Oct. 27 season openers, Sporting News will preview each of the NBA teams, counting backward from its Sept. 25 Power Poll. For more great NBA content, order your copy of our Pro Basketball yearbook , or pick one up at a newsstand ...

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Bulls need Hinrich to be newest super sub

 

Published 10/1/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Kirk Hinrich expects to get the call to come off the bench often this season. It was a strange summer for Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich. Entering free agency, the Bulls were claiming they'd push to keep shooting guard Ben Gordon, a move ...

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Sporting News' Athletes of the Decade

 

Published 9/24/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News Our choices for seven athletes of the decade--one in each sport we cover--sparked some intense debate. The numbers on Peyton Manning: 102-43 record, 38,055 ...

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Sporting News' NBA Athlete of the Decade: Kobe Bryant, SG, Lakers

 

Published 9/24/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News Count on this: Ring No. 4 isn't going to make Bryant complacent. We say... Is he the next Michael Jordan? Can he win a title without Shaquille O'Neal? Is he ...

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Washington could be one of the East's most interesting teams

 

Published 9/14/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sean Deveney One of the most interesting teams in the Eastern Conference this year figures to be Washington, which is coming off a 19-win disaster of a season, the third-worst year in the ...

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Vescey gets low marks for NBA HOF speech

 

Published 9/12/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports New York Post columnist Peter Vecsey gave the worst Basketball Hall of Fame speech of all time, according to Jeff Pearlman at jeffpearlman.com. Pearlman said ...

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Sessions to T-wolves after Bucks decline to match

 

Published 9/11/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports The Bucks will not match the Timberwolves' four-year, $16.4 million offer for restricted free agent guard Ramon Sessions, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ...

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LeBron's mom says he's not going to be a Knick

 

Published 9/11/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports LeBron James will not be with the New York Knicks next season, his mother, Gloria, said at a book signing Thursday in New York. "He's a hometown ...

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5 views on Michael Jordan's legacy

 

Published 9/11/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

As Michael Jordan enters the Hall of Fame on Friday, people around the league give their take on what made No. 23 so great. No one played above the rim like Jordan. Joe Dumars, widely regarded as the toughest defender on Jordan: He ...

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Robinson humbled to be part of 2009 class

 

Published 9/11/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

There's little doubting the Hall of Fame credentials carried by Spurs center David Robinson. Over the course of his 14-year career, Robinson averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks, winning two championships along the way. Robinson talked ...

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Michael Jordan's top 10 moments

 

Published 9/11/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

1. The final shot. Game 6 of the 1998 Finals: Jordan nails the game-winning jumper over Bryon Russell. MJ's first title was an emotional one. 2. The first title. The image of Jordan crying and holding the championship ...

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Introducing the 2009 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class

 

Published 9/10/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

The 2009 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class, which is enshrined Friday: Michael Jordan Teams: Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards NBA titles: Six All-Star selections: 14 Numbers: NBA-record 10 scoring titles, ...

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Stockton always came ready to play

 

Published 9/10/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Suppose you were a player for the John Stockton-Karl Malone Jazz teams of the '90s, and suppose you were feeling a bit of soreness flaring up in your knee just before a game. Not unbearable pain, but enough to give you a limp. And suppose you took ...

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Passion, consistency lead Sloan to Hall

 

Published 9/10/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

In most NBA quarters, there is unprecedented excitement for this year's group of Hall of Fame inductees. Just don't ask Jerry Sloan to get all het up for the occasion, even though the longtime Jazz coach is part of the incoming class. Truth is, ...

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Rockets GM says Yao Ming might play in 2009-10

 

Published 8/31/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey believes there's a small chance Yao Ming could play in the 2009-10 season, and the team no longer considers the center's ...

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Hansbrough hopes to shake shin injury soon

 

Published 8/28/2009 by mdecourcy.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Tyler Hansbrough said Friday he hopes to be active again "in a couple weeks" as he recovers from a recurrence of the shin injury that affected the start of his senior season at North Carolina. "It's ...

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5 players primed for a breakout year

 

Published 8/20/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sometimes, it's circumstance. Sometimes, it's simply maturation. And sometimes, it's a new twist added to a player's game that changes everything. Whatever the cause, every season there are breakout players—those who manage to go from ...

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My profile: Jonny Flynn, Timberwolves rookie point guard

 

Published 8/17/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Jeff D'Alessio Born: Feb. 6, 1989, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Status: Single Alma mater: Syracuse What's on TV: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, SpongeBob SquarePants, ...

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Shaq: 'I'm a regular guy that has won the athletic lottery'

 

Published 8/13/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News It's been a busy offseason for Shaq. In addition to being traded from Phoenix to Cleveland, he's also been making the reality show Shaq Vs., in which he takes on other ...

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My Profile: Ernie Johnson, TNT golf, NBA host

 

Published 8/13/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Born: Aug. 7, 1956, in Milwaukee Status: Married—27th anniversary is Aug. 21 Alma mater: Georgia What's on TV: The Office , 30 Rock , Leave It to Beaver , Entourage What's in my iPod: John Butler Trio, Eric Hutchinson, Bebo ...

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Rockets sign Chase Budinger to four-year deal

 

Published 8/12/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sean Deveney, Sporting News Draft night was a bit of a disappointment for swingman Chase Budinger , a first-round prospect who slipped into the second round, No. 44 overall. But ...

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Report: Cavs agree to two-year deal with Powe

 

Published 8/11/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed the framework for a two-year deal with free-agent forward Leon Powe, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.  ...

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Rambis to be named Wolves' new coach

 

Published 8/9/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports The Timberwolves have selected Kurt Rambis to be their next head coach. Multiple news outlets are reporting that Minnesota will introduce the former Lakers ...

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Who is the NBA athlete of the decade: Kobe or Duncan?

 

Published 8/5/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Sporting News magazine is preparing to name our athletes of the decade in each of the seven sports we cover: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, college ...

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Olympiakos makes a run at Iverson

 

Published 8/5/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Greek club Olympiakos is making a run at another NBA star. Multiple media outlets are reporting that the club is offering 10-time All Star guard ...

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Q&A with ... Lakers coach Phil Jackson

 

Published 8/2/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Related Links Listen to the full interview  ...

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Fly: Kahn goes to West Coast for T-wolves interviews

 

Published 7/28/2009 by fly.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Hey, didn't you used to be the cornerstone of the Bobcats? Spies in Minneapolis say Kurt Rambis and Mark Jackson are finalists for the Timberwolves job. David Kahn is out on the left coast doing second interviews. The New York Daily News ...

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Grizzlies clear space for flexibility (Iverson?)

 

Published 7/26/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports The Grizzlies renounced their $3 million qualifying offer to F Hakim Warrick, making him an unrestricted free agent—and possibly clearing the way for a ...

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Past to present: Bryant took a page from Jordan's training manual

 

Published 7/25/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sean Deveney, Sporting News In November, trainer Tim Grover got a call from a notable client—Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. Grover had spent two summers working with Bryant, ...

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Nets owner Bruce Ratner looking to sell team

 

Published 7/24/2009 by Unknown at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sporting News staff reports Nets owner Bruce Ratner is reportedly looking into the possibility of selling the team. Citing several sources, the New York Post is reporting that ...

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The contenders have emerged after offseason moves

 

Published 7/22/2009 by sdeveney.tsn at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Sean Deveney By no means has the NBA's offseason ended. We still need to know what will become of some key free agents, and some teams still have big decisions left to make. But, with ...

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Magic reach two-year deal with forward Barnes

 

Published 7/21/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. -- Well-traveled free-agent forward Matt Barnes has agreed to a two-year contract with the Orlando Magic.   Barnes' agent, Aaron Goodwin, ...

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Pacers let G Daniels become free agent

 

Published 6/29/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

usac/dzelio fasst371INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers will not exercise their team option ...

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Warriors, Hawks complete trade for Crawford

 

Published 6/25/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Hawks and Golden State Warriors have completed a deal that sends guard Jamal Cra...

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Blockbuster: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns

 

Published 6/25/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA's biggest stars are now teammates.The Clevelan...

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AP source: Bucks to send Jefferson to Spurs

 

Published 6/23/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

usac/dzelio fasst371MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A Bucks official with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday t...

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Judge: Jayson Williams to remain free on bail

 

Published 6/22/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

usae/kdegroot usae/smarsh fasst371SOMERVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will...

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Magic's Nelson says finals didn't deter rehab

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando Magic All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson had no regrets about returnin...

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Poof! Magic eliminated by Lakers in NBA Finals

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Dwight Howard plopped down on the bench, pulled his jersey into his mouth and ...

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Lakers fans in L.A. celebrate another title

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ecstatic Los Angeles Lakers fans are streaming onto the sidewalks from the bars ...

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Bryant's mates come through for champion Lakers

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- As great as Kobe Bryant is, one player wasn't going to beat the Orlando Magic....

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Chris Brown, Rihanna on guest list at Finals

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- R&B; singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among those on the g...

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Noetbook: Jackson tries to get Lakers to relax

 

Published 6/15/2009 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- On the cusp of another NBA championship, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson...

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