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detnews.com - 11/5/2008
LeBron to Detroit? Don't bet on it
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Did Pistons president Joe Dumars make the Allen Iverson trade to put the Pistons in position to court LeBron James when he becomes a free agent in 2010? Dumars said the fact the trade could help the Pistons get $21 million or more under the salary cap this summer and save them $36 million all ...
Iverson to Dumars: "You talkin' bout practice?"
thehoopdoctors.com - 11/5/2008
Iverson to Dumars: "You talkin' bout practice?"
— thehoopdoctors.com — Iverson walked into a pretty funny setup by Dumars at the Pistons press conference today to introduce... the star guard. (more) Iverson to Dumars: "You talkin' bout practice?"

2 Comments vote down daddycane daddycane posted 11/5/2008posted this
emptythebench.com - 11/5/2008
Joe Dumars Pulls an Allen Iverson (and Maybe More) Out of His Magic Hat
— emptythebench.com — In Joe We Trust. Make it the Detroit Pistons’ official tagline, embroider it on Pistons’ memorabilia, inscribe... it on the hardwood at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Joe Dumars' latest gambit threatens to not only push his team into the NBA Finals but to dramatically alter the very fabric of this league. (more) Joe Dumars Pulls an Allen Iverson (and Maybe More) Out ...

Comments vote down MrThell MrThell posted 11/5/2008posted this
Converts in the Church of LB
blog.cleveland.com - 11/5/2008
Converts in the Church of LB
— blog.cleveland.com — In case you haven't heard yet, Allen Iverson is on the midnight train to Detroit. Mr. Big... Shot is off to Denver and Mr. McDyess is either heading to a 30 day vacation or the Rocky Mountains. Why do we... (more) Converts in the Church of LB

5 Comments vote down And One And One posted 11/5/2008posted this

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