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Lionel Hollins signs three-year extension with Memphis Grizzlies
Apr 15, 2010, 2:43 PM EDT
Leave a commentWhatever caused the delay — maybe money, maybe just waiting for the season to end — that hurdle is gone. Lionel Hollins signed a three-year extension to coach the Memphis Grizzlies today after sitting down with owner Michael Heisley last night. Financial terms of the deal have not been released. The Grizzlies finished 40-42 on…
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The Celtics success in 2008 was based around Ubuntu. It was about team first. Unity and chemistry making the whole better than the sum of the parts. Got them another banner. On the court, the Celtics clearly do not look the same. Do their problems extend into the locker room, is it fractured? Boston Globe…
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According to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic, the Phoenix Suns are interested in creating a new D-League team to operate out of Prescott Valley, AZ. That’s a big move in itself, and a signal of just how far the D-League has come this season. Having the resources to develop players on the minor league…
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Tracy McGrady has high hopes for next season. Not just playing but contributing on a contender. But what if his surgically-repaired knee won’t let that happen? Frank Isola of the New York Daily News asked just that. “It’s been two years of just trying to put my body back together and get it where I…
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I’ll be honest: I didn’t watch the premiere of VH1′s “Basketball Wives” last weekend. I was going to, it was part of the job I told myself, but there was nothing about this that is remotely appealing. So when it came time, I thought a rerun of Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares on BBC America was…
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Bulls' front office dispute gets disputed, situation gets uglier
Apr 15, 2010, 11:28 AM EDT
UPDATE 4/15 11:28 AM: During interviews last night, Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro denied the reports that he was the aggressor, saying “That’s 100 percent false.” Apparently both sides have now hired lawyers, as has the team. This is not going to end well. But at least it didn’t come as a distraction at the…
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NBA playoffs: The Dallas Mavericks are setting their phasers to 'kill'
Apr 15, 2010, 10:47 AM EDT
No team in the West has better personnel to better match the Lakers than the Mavs. If you want perimeter defenders with length, Dallas has Shawn Marion, Rodrigue Beaubois, and DeShawn Stevenson. If you want bigs to match up with Pau Gasol and possibly Andrew Bynum, Dallas has Brendan Haywood and Erick Dampier. If you…
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We reported yesterday how Phil Jackson has already started working the referees in the Lakers/Thunder series by doing his best Kevin Garnett imitation and complaining about all the calls Kevin Durant gets. You know, like the ones Kobe Bryant gets. Kevin Durant told the Oklahoman he did not find this so funny. “Because it’s taking…
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Eddie Jordan officially fired as Philadelphia Sixers coach, as expected
Apr 15, 2010, 10:02 AM EDT
This news comes not with any surprise, save for the season-long surprise of just how quickly things went bad this season in Philadelphia. CBS’s Ken Berger (via twitter) and other sources are reporting that the Sixers will host an 11 a.m. news conference to announce the firing of Eddie Jordan as coach. Reports are that…
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NBA Playoffs: Celtics still have championship recipe, even if they have to improvise on ingredients
Apr 15, 2010, 9:57 AM EDT
The Celtics won it all two years ago, you know. They were hungrier then, and healthier, too. James Posey-er, even. But that team, with a Rajon Rondo that wasn’t quite this impressive and absolutely depressing depth at center. Paul Pierce was more prolific then, Kevin Garnett was more productive then, Ray Allen was more consistent…
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“Well, I’m tired of those guys. They haven’t done a darn thing for us for quite a while so I wanted to send a message that we’re a little bit angry at them. Hopefully, they’ll start playing better this weekend.” –A sarcastic Gregg Popovich of the Suprs on why he rested Manu Ginobili and Tim…
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Well, well, well, look who’s back from the dead. The Suns are the… ahem… I apologize for this in advance… hottest teams in the playoffs. Shooting the lights out, causing turnovers, blocking shots, the works. Steve Nash is leading the league in assists, again. He’s shooting 50-40-90, again. Amar’e Stoudemire is back to dominating, and…
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NBA Playoffs: If the gods of the knee are kind, the Denver Nuggets are a contenders
Apr 15, 2010, 6:30 AM EDT
Let’s be up front about the one big if for the Denver Nuggets: If Kenyon Martin’s knee is healthy. Those six words should be in front of every other sentence in this post. Because if it is, if he is back to being the aggressive, physical force in the paint they need, Denver can compete…
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NBA Playoffs: The Lakers are just a flipped switch away from another title
Apr 15, 2010, 6:00 AM EDT
It’s very trendy to be down on the Lakers right now. They’ve given everyone plenty of reasons the last month — spotty execution, horrible outside shooting, questionable defensive rotations and a general malaise. See, there I go doing it — we act as if these Lakers are that other team in LA. The Lakers won…
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NBA Playoffs: The Hawks can fly to the sun, but may burn just the same
Apr 15, 2010, 5:30 AM EDT
Atlanta, even as the three seed, even with a sweep over Boston, even with a win against Orlando, even for as great as they’ve been at times, still enter as the unknown, silent partner of the NBA playoffs. Which is a shame, because they may feature the most balance in terms of talent of any…
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NBA Playoffs: Why the Magic can win it all and frustrate Cavs fans at the same time
Apr 15, 2010, 5:15 AM EDT
The Orlando Magic finished with the second-best record of any team in the league. They are the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. Furthermore, the old cliches go that defense and dominant big men win championships. The Magic lead the league in defensive efficiency, and have easily the best big man in the league on their roster.…
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NBA Playoffs: Why the Cavaliers can win it all (as if you didn't know)
Apr 15, 2010, 5:00 AM EDT
The Cavaliers have the league’s best record for the second year in a row. Their best player is likely about to win his second MVP award in a row. They’ve made major changes to their team specifically designed to avoid another disappointing playoff exit. If they win, they become the first Cleveland team to win…
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Here is the schedule to set your life — or at least your DVR — by for the next couple of weeks. Note that all times listed are Eastern. If you don’t live out East (and I don’t) then do the math in your head. It keeps you sharp. Eastern Conference Cleveland vs. ChicagoGame 1…
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What happened Wednesday while you were crying over the end of League Pass… Magic 125 Sixers 111: The Sixers did their part, showing up to let the fans in Orlando have something to cheer against. Marreesse Speights needs to learn to play better defense, but he can score. 23 points for the young 22 year…
