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Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Spurs have traded Theo Ratliff to the Charlotte Bobcats. It is unclear what the Bobcats will be sending to the Spurs in exchange. Ratliff was once one of the league’s most fearsome defenders of the paint, but has slowed down at 36. Ratliff is only averaging 9 minutes a game…
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It wouldn’t be the trade deadline if a player worse than most high-level D-Leaguers didn’t get moved for a second-round pick. According to the Sacramento Bee’s Sam Amick, the Kings have traded a second-round pick and cash for Dominic McGuire. Apparently the Kings enjoy trading things. McGuire is only 24 years old, but doesn’t seem…
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Multiple sources are reporting talk that Ronnie Brewer may have been traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis radio host Chris Vernon tweeted that he heard the Grizzlies are only giving up a protected pick in the deal. If the rumors are true, this would be a cost-cutting move for the Jazz, who do not want…
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UPDATE 3:15 PM: Steve Kerr went on NBATV and said that he and Suns management were “relieved” that no deal came together and that the offers to them “just weren’t good enough.” He added that they want to win now but also build for the future at the same time. “We’ve been kinda rebuilding on…
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One benefit of the Cavaliers trading for Antawn Jamison is that it may help them match up better against the Orlando Magic. The Magic were able to eliminate the Cavaliers from the playoffs last year because of the matchup problems they caused, particularly in the frontcourt. In the off-season, the Cavaliers added Shaquille O’Neal, who…
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At least one Knick will likely be wearing the same uniform after today’s trade deadline. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, the Knicks will apparently hold onto veteran forward Al Harrington at the deadline. Harrington’s $10 million expiring contract made him a potential chip in trade talks. The Knicks attempted to use Harrington’s contract to…
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ESPN’s Ric Bucher is reporting that Denver Nuggets coach George Karl has been diagnosed with a “treatable and curable” form of throat cancer. Karl kept his condition private through All-Star Weekend, but informed his team of his condition on Tuesday. Karl will reportedly go through a six-week program of radiation and chemotherapy. He hopes that…
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Drew Gooden was included in the Mavericks/Wizards trade to make the salaries work, but he may not end up playing basketball for Washington. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, Gooden will “likely negotiate a buyout” with the Wizards. Wojnarowski reports that the Nuggets, Bucks, and Bobcats are the most likely suitors for Gooden, and that a return…
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Well-known ESPN scribe Bill Simmons has come out with one of his most anticipated columns of each year, his ranking of the 40 NBA players with the highest “trade value.” Simmons puts five players above the rest of the NBA in terms of their overall value: Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, and…
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Adrian Wojnarowski, the lord of the trade rumor, tweeted that the Cavaliers are stepping up their pursuit of Washington forward Antawn Jamison. The big trade story of the week has been the Cavs’ attempt to acquire Amar’e Stoudemire. With Miami reportedly stepping up their efforts to get Stoudemire and Phoenix unsure of what J.J. Hickson can do…
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Zach Lowe of CelticsHub has made an “All-Star Team” of the league’s biggest disappointments at the break. The stars of the team are in the backcourt, with Devin Harris and Vince Carter getting the starting spots at the one and the two. Lowe says the following regarding Carter: “You know what bugs me about Vince…
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One of the most unexpected moments of All-Star Weekend came during Saturday’s HORSE contest. Rajon Rondo, a 59% free throw shooter with an infamously iffy jumper, was definitely a surprise choice to compete in a shooting contest. Even more surprising than Rondo’s inclusion was how well he did. Rondo held his own with dead-eye shooter Kevin Durant…
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The Sports Business Journal, via an article by The Baseline’s Eric Freeman, is reporting that the ratings for this season’s All-Star Game fell off from last year. 6.9 million people watched this year’s All-Star Game, down from 7.6 million viewers in 2009. The decrease in viewers may have had something to do with the Vancouver…
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Earlier in the day, it was reported that Amar’e Stoudemire did not want to come to Cleveland. Since that time, Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski have both refuted that claim on their twitter accounts. Wojnarowski tweeted that Stoudemire is “completely open” to Cleveland, and that he “loves the idea” of playing with LeBron James. Windhorst…
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According to the twitter of trade rumor guru Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers have offered the Clippers a package of Steve Blake and Travis Outlaw for Clippers center Marcus Camby. All contracts involved would be expiring, although the Clippers could receive some cash considerations in the deal. The Blazers are still trying to get a center who would…
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Brandon Bass has been somewhat of a disappointment in Orlando. In his first year with the team, the 24-year old forward is averaging only 13 minutes per game, and he has easily the worst +/- rating on the Magic. However, he hasn’t let his play have an impact on his sense of humor. Say what…
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To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer has made a list of the 40 greatest players in franchise history. LeBron unsurprisingly occupies the #1 spot, followed by Mark Price. What’s interesting is that center Zydrunas Ilgauskas comes in at the #5 spot, between legendary high-flyer Larry Nance and current Cavaliers…
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The Baseline’s Eric Freeman has a theory as to shy this year’s dunk contest was so terrible. Instead of placing all the blame for the horrible contest on the dunkers, Freeman is of the belief that uncontested dunks themselves are no longer all that impressive to fans: “Aerial artists have become so talented that what…
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The West was victorious over the East in the D-League All-Star Game, winning by a final score of 98-81. Brian Butch was named the game’s MVP, finishing with 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Butch is a 24-year old center currently playing for the Bakersfield Jam. This is Butch’s first year in the D-League,…
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LeBron James, a former teammate of Brown’s and his opponent in the 2003 High School Dunk Contest, thinks Brown will win this year’s contest. Brown is a former first-round draft pick of the Cavaliers. During his stint with the team, he was never able to stay in the rotation consistently, and left the Cavaliers in…
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The day after his 40-point performance in the Rookie-Sophomore Challenge, Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was named a participant in the Skills Challenge. Westbrook will replace Derrick Rose, who will miss the contest with a bruised right hip. Westbrook is blindingly fast, and could have an excellent shot at winning the competition. The problem for Westbrook…
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According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, when LeBron James was presented with several trade proposals, he preferred the one that would put Amar’e Stoudemire on the Cavaliers. Earlier in the season, LeBron was hopeful that the Cavaliers would acquire Stephen Jackson in a trade. The Warriors and Cavaliers were unable to do a deal in…
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The dunk contest isn’t easy to predict. The last two winners were a 5-9 guard and a 6-10 center, so there’s no one type of dunker that can be expected to win. Sometimes the best dunks come from sheer athleticism, some involve a flash of ingenuity and creativity, and Dwight Howard’s sticker dunk can have…
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2/13 10:33 am At a press event tied to All-Star Weekend, Amare Stoudemire said that there was a 50/50 chance he would be with the Suns past the trade deadline. When asked if he would opt out of his current deal at the end of this year (he is owed $17.6 million next year but…
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Update 9:25 pm NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver — that’s Mr. Second Round, to you — released a statement. Not a great one, but here it is: “While we do not agree with the Players Association’s characterization of today’s meeting or the status of the NBA’s bargaining proposal, David (Stern) will address the subject of…
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