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Most teams around the league use the annual NBA trade deadline to either sure up their roster for the post-season by filling holes that could potentially exploited by veteran teams and coaches come playoff time. There are also the occasional … Continue reading →

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With slim chances to reach the post-season entering yesterday, the Phoenix Suns put themselves in a hole that will take a miracle to climb out of with a 116-112 loss to the Sacramento Kings last night. Phoenix was in control … Continue reading →

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Two years ago after an epic playoff series, fellow point guards Rajon Rondo and Derrick Rose entered into a rivalry. Ever since that seven game battle in the first round of the playoffs, the two have been compared to each … Continue reading →

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With a little less than three weeks to go before the start of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, two of the top teams in the league are deteriorating quickly. Early season struggles can be overcome easily by teams with championship aspirations … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Timberwovles head coach Kurt Rambis said yesterday that there is a possibility that Kevin Love‘s season is over due to a groin injury. With nothing left to play for for the Wolves this season, it’s a smart and justifiable … Continue reading →

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Earlier today the always great Tom Ziller published a piece about Derrick Rose‘s MVP candidacy and how his inclusion in the race for the award means that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russel Westbrook also deserves to be in the … Continue reading →

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Since trading superstar Carmelo Anthony, the Denver Nuggets are 11-4. The Nuggets have experienced a monumental stylistic change in their style of play, moving the ball more than ever in favor of Anthony isolations and their team chemistry has grown … Continue reading →

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Playing in their second straight game without center Andrew Bynum, who was serving the final game of his two game suspension for his hit against Michael Beasley when the Lakers hosted the Timberwolves on Friday night, the Lakers improved their … Continue reading →

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Amidst the Memphis Grizzlies first playoff run since the franchise traded Pau Gasol, Memphis has lost a key component to their success. After delaying his recovery time once before, Rudy Gay told the Memphis Commercial Appeal yesterday that his injury … Continue reading →

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The Los Angeles Lakers entered into the All-Star break with a three-game losing streak against the likes of the Magic, Bobcats and Cavaliers. As is the case for any losing streak the top teams go through during the regular season, … Continue reading →

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