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Adriana Lima, Darko Milicic Heading To Big Apple

by Austin Kent | September 6th, 2008 | Add a comment
The New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies are one step closer to finalizing a deal involving a pair of underachieving big man. Though it’s not official, the offer is reportedly sitting on Knick’s president Donnie Walsh’s desk after Walsh initiated the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Monta Ellis Ankle Injury Smells Fishy

by Mike Halford | September 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
According to Mark Stein of ESPN.com, the Monta Ellis ankle injury story is beginning to take on a life of its own. Some background: On August 21st, Ellis was said to have torn the deltoid ligament in his leg and suffered … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Former Kansas Stars Chalmers, Arthur Busted For Weed

by Mike Halford | September 3rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Not exactly the best way to kick off two NBA careers. Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, two of the key ingredients to Kansas’ NCAA basketball championship this season, were booted from the NBA’s rookie transition program on Wednesday after being busted … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Patrick Ewing Returns To New York (Sort Of)

by Austin Kent | August 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
After nine long years of living in infamy for reasons beyond his control, New York Knicks’ 20th century draft pick Frederic Weis was traded Friday to the Houston Rockets for Patrick Ewing Jr. The relatively inconsequential move is of some importance … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Manu Ginobili to Miss 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Sprain

by Carlisle Richards | August 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
The San Antonio Spurs were dealt a huge blow Friday as their star guard, Manu Ginobili, will undergo surgery to repair a ligament in his left ankle. “They’re going to operate on me,” the he Argentina’s La Nacion newspaper Friday. Ginobili injured … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Monta Ellis Has Ankle Surgery, Out 3 Months

by Carlisle Richards | August 27th, 2008 | Add a comment
After losing Baron Davis to free agency it looks like the Warriors will also be without guard Monta Ellis when their season starts. ESPN is reporting that Ellis underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn deltoid ligament in his left ankle, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Darius Miles Back in the NBA, Signs With Boston

by Mike Halford | August 22nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The Boston Celtics have revived the career of Darius Miles, signing the 26-year-old forward to a one-year deal. Miles, a 6-9 forward, has not played the last two seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee. Drafted in 2000 as the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Fresh Off Three-Team Trade Will Cavs Acquire A Big?

by Austin Kent | August 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
In the days following a three-team trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and former Seattle Supersonics, the rumor mill has once again begun to turn. With Joe Smith now departed to Oklahoma City it leaves a rather sparse frontcourt alongside … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Shaquille and Shaunie O'Neal are Back Together

by Carlisle Richards | August 14th, 2008 | 1 Comment
After almost losing his wife, probably because Kobe Bryant ratted on him during his rape trial (Kobe’s quote: “I should’ve got an escort like Shaq”) Shaquille O’Neal and his wife Shaunie O’Neal have hooked back up. Shaunie says she plans to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Cavs-Bucks-Sonics Make Splash, Mo Williams To Run With LeBron

by Mike Halford | August 13th, 2008 | Add a comment
A three-way deal is apparently in the works which would give the Cleveland Cavaliers a high-scoring backcourt option to team with LeBron James. According to ESPN.com’s Chris Broussard, the deal will shake down like this. Cleveland will get Mo Williams from … Read More Read More