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Opinion: Bryce Harper: Nationals Can't Take Chance On Second "Best Ever" Prospect

30 Jan 2010 13:37:14 PST

Written by Farid Rushdi
Harper was a man among boys playing high school ball, hitting .616-25-112 over two seasons. But that was his entire high school career, because believing that he could get no better at that level, Harper obtained his GED and left school after his sophomore year. Really?

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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Recap: Bobcats 121 Warriors 110, A modest proposal to do away with the 3rd.

30 Jan 2010 11:27:11 PST

Written by jae
Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis receives advice from former Warrior Stephen Jackson on how to get out of town. "First, you get the contract. You've got that part taken care of, so that's good. Now you whine, and complain that you deserve to play for a winner, that you were promised somethin...

Original story at Golden State Of Mind .

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Some Saturday Links

30 Jan 2010 09:45:39 PST

Written by Wes Cox
1 day ago: Dallas Mavericks' Rodrigue Beaubois (3), of France, chases down a loose ball as Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, commits a foul during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Original story at Mavs Moneyball .

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CBA Work Stoppage Might Be Blessing For Celtics

30 Jan 2010 09:36:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (bballee)
The bright spot is the presence of Rondo and Perkins. As in baseball, strength up the middle is a critical ingredient and Danny did well to hold onto these two as he emptied the cupboard and traded the contents as well as the cabinet and picks to acquire Garnett and Ray Allen. Along with Pierce t...

Original story at CELTICS GREEN ...a boston celtics blog. .

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Ball II - Hedo and Jack's Next Interview

29 Jan 2010 20:04:00 PST

Now, here’s the exclusive RaptorTalk follow-up Q&A between Hedo Turkoglu and The Coach, Jack Armstrong: The Coach: Which Italian Raptor do you think is best at taking it to the hole – Andrea or Marco? The Coach: If Jay Triano gets fired, who should the Raptors hire?

Original story at RaptorTalk .

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Bryant leads Lakers to 99-91 win over 76ers

29 Jan 2010 18:42:53 PST

A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's Lakers came out on top. Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia on Friday ni...

Original story at Yahoo! Sports . Related stories include: Bryant Leads Lakers To 99-91 Win Over 76ers - CBS 2 , LeBron leads Cavaliers over Kobe and Lakers 93-87 - Miami Herald and ... The Lakers Nation , NBCSports.com , NYT > Minnesota Timberwolves , L.A. Times

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NBA: National Basketball Association news and blogs - February 26, 2010

26 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit NBA: National Basketball Association news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James gestures during the first ... -- by (AP) from Lebron James on Yahoo! News Photos
• Caught in the Web: Lakers win in Philadelphia, gear up for Boston -- by Mark Medina from Friend of Boxxet
• New Orleans Hornets (25-21) at Memphis Grizzlies (25-20), 8 p.m. -- from MiamiHerald.com: Basketball
• Miami Heat (24-22) at Milwaukee Bucks (19-25), 8:30 p.m. -- from MiamiHerald.com: Sports
• Top 25 Rookie Seasons of All Time -- by Marwan Marzina from The Lakers Nation
• Sports Redux: Buffalo, Atlanta Sweep Boston -- by MJG from Bostonist
• Cavaliers Throw Block Party at Conseco Field House -- by Christopher Finley from Cleveland Cavaliers News
• Charging Hawks sweep Celtics -- from All Headlines
• Warriors Game Day Links: Golden State Warriors 110 vs Charlotte Bobcats 121 - The ugly streak continues -- by IQofaWarrior from Golden State Of Mind
• Cavaliers: Cavs have too much star power for Pacers -- from Ohio Sports Report

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Preview: Kings at Jazz

29 Jan 2010 14:30:45 PST

Written by Ziller
KEY BATTLE Kevin Martin vs. Ronnie Brewer. Brewer's an ace defender, but Martin has average 24+ points in his last 10 games against the Jazz, including a memorable 37 last season in Sacramento. Jerry Sloan's frequent fouling strategy helps -- Martin gets a shade less than 10 FTAs against the...

Original story at Sactown Royalty .

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Game review: Magic (30-16) 96, Celtics (29-14) 94

28 Jan 2010 22:09:16 PST

Written by Mike from Illinois(noreply@blogger.com)
Magic leading scorers Rashard Lewis: 23 points (8 of 13 FGs, 2 of 3 3 PT FGs), 8 rebounds Dwight Howard: 19 points (8 of 12 FGs, 3 of 10 FTs), 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals Jameer Nelson: 12 points (5 of 10 FGs), 5 rebounds J.J. Redick (bench): 11 points (2 of 7 FGs, 2 of 5 3 PT FGs)

Original story at Orlando Magic .

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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, McDonald's agree to multiyear partnership deal

28 Jan 2010 16:07:13 PST

Written by Associated Press
LeBron James is now shooting with a Golden Arch.

Original story at ESPN .

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Celtics Looking to Begin Tough Stretch with a Win in Orlando

28 Jan 2010 12:15:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan)
Boston Celtics (28-13) at Orlando Magic (28-16) Point Guard vs Shooting Guard vs Ray Allen 15.9 PPG 2.9 APG .345 3P% Small Forward vs Paul Pierce 18.9 PPG 4,8 RPG 3.6 APG Power Forward vs vs Kendrick Perkins 12.0 PPG 8.5 RPG 2.1 BPG vs Kendrick Perkins vs Dwight Howard vs Kevin Garnett vs Rashard Lewis

Original story at CELTICS GREEN ...a boston celtics blog. .

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Opinion: Morning Coffee – Jan 28

28 Jan 2010 05:24:58 PST

Written by Arsenalist
Raptors at Knicks | Toronto Sun What did we learn from the Tracy McGrady situation?? DeRozan star snub a turn-off | Basketball | Sports | Toronto Sun Raptors Game Recap – The FAN 590 Toronto – Audio on Demand Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors – Box Score – January 27, 2010 – ESPN

Original story at Raptors Republic .

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Listless (Warriors 110, Hornets 123)

28 Jan 2010 01:02:24 PST

Written by Adam Lauridsen
Wednesday night the on-the-playoff-bubble New Orleans Hornets came to Oakland, and efficiently buried the Warriors. They didn’t overwhelm the Warriors suddenly or barely eek by them at the buzzer. They instituted a game plan, stuck with it consistently, and very deliberately built...

Original story at San Jose Mercury News .

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Opinion: Warriors Game Day Links: Golden State Warriors 110 vs New Orleans Hornets 123 - Back to back lifelessness

28 Jan 2010 00:24:21 PST

Written by IQofaWarrior
Warriors: Golden State of Mind Recap: RECAP: Warriors 110, Hornets 123 - REBOUND! Game thread: GAME THREAD #44: Hornets vs Warriors - 100 Reasons to Watch the NBA, #14: Chris Paul (1060+ comments) Hornets: At The Hive Recap: Title to be added Game thread: Game 45: Hornets @ Warriors

Original story at Golden State Of Mind .

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NOTES, QUOTES

26 Jan 2010 22:07:25 PST

C Aaron Gray was dealt to New Orleans for veteran guard Devin Brown. Gray, a second-round draft pick in 2007, had some solid moments for the Bulls early in his pro career, but missed training camp and the first two months of the regular season this year with a stress fracture in his left fibula....

Original story at FOXSports.com News for Bobcats .

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Wade scores 33, nearly notches triple-double as Heat edge Suns

08 Jan 2010 21:55:35 PST

Written by (author unknown)
PHOENIX -- Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday ni

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Rockets seeking to trade McGrady

29 Dec 2009 14:58:00 PST

The Houston Rockets acknowledge they are trying to trade Tracy McGrady, after the two-time scoring champion's representatives asked the team to deal him.

Original story at Miami Herald .

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Raptors hang on to sink Pistons

28 Dec 2009 05:36:37 PST

27, 2009) From Doug Smith's Raptors Blog: When (Chris Bosh) reached around or over a defender to tip a missed shot back out to Andrea Bargnani, ... Recap: Raptors 102, Pistons 95Detroit Free Press Raptors hand Pistons seventh straight defeatWJBD Online Globe and Mail -The Detroit News

Original story at Toronto Star .

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Heat has it easy putting away Pacers

28 Dec 2009 00:06:43 PST

At New York, Tony Parker scored 22 points, Manu Ginobili added 17, and the San Antonio Spurs took a 95-88 victory over the Knicks. ... Pacers clobbered in MiamiFort Wayne Journal Gazette Wade scores 25, Miami takes control from outset in 114-80 win over PacersThe Canadian Press

Original story at Philadelphia Daily News .

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NBA: Baron Davis' jumper at buzzer lifts Los Angeles Clippers over Boston Celtics

27 Dec 2009 23:19:53 PST

Mavericks 104, Nuggets 96: Drew Gooden scored 19 points, lifting visiting Dallas over Denver. The Nuggets, who were missing All-Star guard Chauncey Billups ... Baron Davis' jumper at buzzer gives Los Angeles Clippers a two-point win over ...Contra Costa Times

Original story at San Jose Mercury News .

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Spurs hold on to beat Knicks, 95-88

27 Dec 2009 22:26:49 PST

losing the last two. at Cleveland 108, Houston 83: LeBron James scored 29 points, Mo Williams had 20 and the Cavaliers rode a stifling defense and a ... NBA Capsules: Parker, Ginobili power Spurs past Knicks, 95-88Brownsville Herald NBA roundup: Parker, Ginobili lead SpursMinneapolis Sta...

Original story at Los Angeles Times .

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Saturday NBA roundup

27 Dec 2009 01:24:17 PST

Spurs 112, Bucks 97 — Tim Duncan scored 26 points and San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a victory at Milwaukee. Jazz 97, 76ers 76 — Deron Williams scored ... and more »

Original story at St. Louis Post-Dispatch .

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He's a tough act that Cavs follow

26 Dec 2009 23:32:29 PST

Kimel: NBA gives Sacramento Kings fans gift of Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron ...Daily Democrat Cleveland Cavaliers' Christmas Gift for Lakers : A loss from their Home CourtDaily TV and Sports Buzz (blog) NBA Odds - Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles LakersVegasSports-Odds

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NBA roundup

26 Dec 2009 22:34:28 PST

Bulls 96, Hornets 85: Tyrus Thomas returned from injury to score 21 points, Joakim Noah added 17 points and 18 rebounds, and Chicago capped an eventful week ... and more »

Original story at Winston-Salem Journal . Related stories include: Healthy Thomas leads Bulls past Hornets 96-85 - topix.net , Nation's Best Coaching in Big Ten - The FanHouse - AOL and ... Chicago Sun-Times , NOLA.com

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Cavs beat Lakers, hands down | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/26/2009

26 Dec 2009 00:10:10 PST

At New York, Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds as the Miami Heat spoiled New York's return to Christmas competition, snapping the Knicks' ... Coach Phil Jackson has to hope Lakers are holding something in reserveLos Angeles Times Dubuque Telegraph Herald -ESPN

Original story at Philadelphia Daily News .

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Detroit Pistons 'Home 4 the Holidays' makes for great family entertainment

21 Dec 2009 08:45:38 PST

Original story at Examiner.com .

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