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A View From Up North: The NBA Free Agency Edition
A View From Up North: The NBA Free Agency Edition
July 7, 2009 - Dr. Dino ‘Dr. Dino’ a.k.a. James Borbath from Dino Nation Blog, is a Broadcast Journalism Grad turned basketball blogger. He has worked as the publisher and writer of the Dino Nation Blog for almost 2 years. Dino Nation Blog is part of the sports federation of ...
Sources: LeBron James didn't talk future with Trevor Ariza
Sources: LeBron James didn't talk future with Trevor Ariza
sports.espn.go.com — did not tell Trevor Ariza he would stay in Cleveland past 2010, according to sources close to... the Cavaliers' superstar -- contradicting what a person close to Ariza said Monday night. That source said that James told Ariza he planned to remain with ... (more) Sources: LeBron James didn't talk future with Trevor Ariza
Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
lakeshowlife.com — Problem or solution? The recent free agent swap between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers included... two strikingly different players, Trevor Ariza and Ron Artest. Ariza is known in Los Angeles for his clutch playoff 3-pointers and game-changing defensive plays. Artest is known for ... (more) Lakers Sign Artest, Lose Ariza: Fan Reaction
Sports | Colangelo hustles to free cap for Turkoglu
thestar.com — Doug Smith SPORTS REPORTER That Hedo Turkoglu is coming to the Raptors is not in doubt; the... timing remains an issue. The Raptors will officially introduce their most significant free agent signing in years either today or tomorrow, depending on how ... (more) Sports | Colangelo hustles to free cap for Turkoglu
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