Yao Ming announced today from his hometown of Shanghai, China that he has retired from the NBA. Yao finishes his career ranked second in Rockets history in career blocked shots (920), sixth in total points (9,247) and sixth in total …
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Welp, here we are. As of midnight Eastern time the NBA locks it’s doors to the players (and their likenesses on all websites controlled by the NBA. Really?!) I’m already in the bunker with Twinkies, bottled water and several digital …
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Okay, admittedly, I have watched the Manchurian Candidate, The Sale of Iraq and Hacking Democracy, numerous times. I guess, that establishes the fact that I may be somewhat of a conspiracy theorist. Therefore, the next question may not surprise you, …
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In the days after Dallas’ thrilling victory in the Finals, has the story been about Dirk’s masterful leadership and invaluable contribution to the team? That, with him, they started the season 24-4, and after he went down, they were 3-8? …
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Growing up in Würzburg, Germany Dirk Nowitzki didn’t even want to be a basketball player. He fancied himself the next Boris Becker rather than “the best German import since the VW Beetle.” He even got himself a Boris Becker Wimbledon …
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You’re ruining the game. And it’s not cool. We have one of the best Finals… nay, best playoff series ever and you insist on tainting it with tin-foil? Really? What’s the point of building in an excuse for every scenario? …
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Last night the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA’s draft lottery and will have the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft. It looks like it’s a toss up between Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker who could be heading to Cleveland …
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While Zach Randolph was gettin’ busy in Game 6 of the Western Conference semis, there was another battle raging. One that determined the outcome in a way that took the league’s most prolific scorer out of the contest. Much has …
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Doc Rivers has agreed to stay with the Boston Celtics. Rivers has apparently picked up a five-year extension worth $35 million. The Celtics were knocked out of the playoffs on Wednesday night by the Miami Heat and in a press …
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, winner of the last three Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards, headlines the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. Howard totaled 56 points overall, including 27 First Team votes. Also selected …
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