U.S. men's basketball team looks golden at Olympics
examiner.com 8/18/2008 — If the U.S. men’s basketball team continues to play like this, you might as well give them the gold medal right now. The Americans dismantled reigning world champion Spain 119-82 on Saturday at the Beijing Olympics in an all-around dominan...

Shawn Kemp making comeback in Italy - NBA - NBCSports.com
nbcsports.msnbc.com 8/18/2008 — Tony Cheng / ASSOCIATED PRESS Shawn Kemp was a ferocious dunker during his prime with the Sonics, but later lost effectiveness as he gained weight later in his career.

Kobe in China: Kind of a Big Deal
jonesonthenba.blogspot.com 8/18/2008 — Despite all the money Nike spends to make LeBron James the biggest basketball icon in the world, Kobe is still the most popular player in China. I mean Kobe is on some Michael Jackson level with the Chinese : "It's a little weird when people walk ...

The award for the least subtle Larry Hughes dig… Bud Shaw
cavsboard.com 8/18/2008 — Cavs Board points out the Larry Hughes references in Bud Shaw's article about the Mo Williams trade.

Italian Team Signs Shawn Kemp To Contract
lebasketbawl.com 8/18/2008 — Okay so does the Euro-League want to be taken seriously or not? Since July 1, some big name well known former NBA players led by former Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress have signed with Euro-League teams. During the last couple of weeks ...

At last, King James gets a little Mo help — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 8/17/2008
After making their star do it largely alone on the offensive end for years, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally got some help for LeBron James. A three-way trade brought...

NBA 2009 Season Prediction: Oklahoma City — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/17/2008
I apologize for the lateness of this article, my second installment in my 2009 NBA Prediction series. Computer problems have plagued my available times to write. I am back now, along with my articles. This second installment deals with the formerly ...

U.S. hoops team completes romp through pool play — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 8/18/2008
The U.S. basketball team has completed an undefeated march through pool play with a 106-57 victory against Germany. Dwight Howard scored 22 points and LeBron James had 16 for the United States (5-0), which will play Australia on Wednesday in the ...

US Men’s Olympic Basketball Team Crushes Germany — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/19/2008
The U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team dominated the Germany National Team, 106-57. Dirk Nowitski is contemplating retiring from international basketball and will concentrate on winning an NBA title. The US Team was lead by Dwight Howard ...

Sonics fans ask for free tickets to OKC games — The Seattle Times: Sports 8/19/2008
Sonics fans who have filed a lawsuit against Clay Bennett and the owners of the team formerly known as the Sonics are asking for season tickets to games in Oklahoma City.