dimemag.com - 10/13/2009
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While it seems many people could care less that the Heat signed Carlos Arroyo yesterday to be their backup point guard, the deal only goes to signify to me once again that the role of the backup point guard is perhaps one of the most important in the League. Guys like Travis Best, Greg Anthony, ...
slamdunkcentral.com - 10/15/2009
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slamdunkcentral.com —
Memphis Grizzlies fans were thrilled, suddenly, after they
made the signing of Allen Iverson out to the
public. Iverson looked to make some changes around the team, and hoping to build a bigger fan-base for the team. Iverson looked like he could change this team from a failure, to a playoff ...
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Even At 34, Iverson Is Dazzling
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Ball Don't Lie —
... one of the league's best centers? 7th: FanHouse. Chris Andersen(notes) says he won't shave his beard until his wedding in June 2010. 8th: CelticsHub. Breaking down the C's heavy use of a double high post set in the pre-season. 9th: Spurs.com, via TH. Gregg Popovich has inspired winemakers, and now vegetable growers. 10th: Dime. Who do you think is the best backup point guard in the NBA? Iverson? Barea? Jack? Got a tip or link for Ball ...
Mavs Donuts: Mark Cuban On Rush Limbaugh
DallasBasketball.com —
... … what are y'all waiting for?! DONUT 6: Does JJ Barea rank among the NBA’s top backup PGs? DONUT 7: Well, if he doesn't already, ...
Blaze of Glory - 10/13/09
Blaze of Love —
... and other random Blazers info. If you ever want your Blazer blog featured, make sure to drop us a line unless your name is Dwight Jaynes. (Kidding!)
Brandon Roy still thinking about Team USA. [NBA.com]
Barrett shares his opinion on live streaming KGW games. [Mike Barrett]
LaMarcus needs to start dominating on defense. [Columbian]
Andre Miller as a top tier backup point guard. [DIME]
Chris Dudley a good idea for Oregon politics? [Examiner] ...
Heard It Through the Grapevine
The Two Man Game —
... Is J.J. Barea one of the top five back-up point guards in the league? I don’t think that’s a stretch of the imagination by any means. But I’m going to need a harder drink (gasoline?) if you’re going to convince me that Anthony Carter is a super-sub. Anyone heard of Nate Robinson? Jarrett Jack? I’d even prefer youngsters like D.J. Augustin, Shaun Livingston, or Jonny Flynn over Carter. ...
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Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 10/12/2009
The Miami Heat have announced signing free agent guard Carlos Arroyo. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in Monday's announcement. Arroyo, a seven-year NBA veteran, spent last season in Israel playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv. He appeared in 28 games, ...
