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1 hr ago | CBS Sports

Howard no lock for Lakers, has interest in Rockets

With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given no indication he will rush the process and has privately indicated that he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams, league sources told CBSSports.com. Though Howard is adamant that his free agency not be marred ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Pau Gasol

1 hr ago | Thunderous Intentions

Russell Westbrook injury update: expected to have full recovery by next season

Apr 4, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook celebrates a 3 point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half in Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, Russell Westbrook, NBA Players, Jeremy Lamb, Reggie Jackson, Kevin Martin, Kevin Durant

11 hrs ago | BleacherReport

Miami Heat Playoff Run Demonstrating the Real Problem with the Decision

"The Decision" was such a monumental nightmare that it obscured the real problem with LeBron James ' actual decision to take his talents to the Miami Heat .

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Ray Allen, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Shane Battier, NBA Players, Rashard Lewis, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics

12 hrs ago | CBS Local

A Ranking Of The Top 50 Players In The NBA

Here is a list of how I would rank the top 50 players in the NBA right now.It actually took me a couple of days to finish it because once you get past the top 10 or so it gets really hard to separate guys.Some are falling and some are rising.This is based on where I feel they stand when the season ended.Of course if you're doing the "who would you ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Derrick Rose, NBA Players

16 hrs ago | Philly.com

Heat vs. Pacers schedule: Eastern Conference Finals begin on Wednesday

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks Saturday night 106-99 to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, Chris Bosh, Shane Battier, NBA Players, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers

Sat May 18, 2013

LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog

When It Comes to the Draft, No One Has a Clue

I spent much of the day watching the draft combine. The Celtics have just one pick in this draft, barring Danny making a trade or buying another pick, as he did when the Celtics nabbed Rondo.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Jared Sullinger, Avery Bradley, Fab Melo, Courtney Lee, NBA Players, Trey Burke

Nets Daily

NetsDaily Off-Season Report #2

Every Sunday, we'll be updating the Nets ' off-season with bits and pieces of information, gossip, etc.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New Jersey Nets, NBA Players, Bojan Bogdanovic, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Utah Jazz

BleacherReport

Creating the Perfect Offseason Plan for the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets have the payroll flexibility to make big moves this offseason, but there are certain moves that should be made and others that should most definitely be avoided.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Omer Asik, Carlos Delfino, Jeremy Lin, Terrence Jones, Patrick Beverley, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players, New York Knicks

Thunderous Intentions

NBA Draft Combine: Cody Zeller with impressive vertical, stock is rising

Apr 10, 2013; Bloomington, IN, USA; Cody Zeller at his press conference for NBA draft.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, NCAA Basketball, Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Indiana University NCAA, Kendrick Perkins, Hasheem Thabeet, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Players, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics

Daily Thunder

Should the Thunder amnesty Kendrick Perkins?

When the Thunder's season ended in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, fans chanted "O-K-C! O-K-C!" as players walked off the floor.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, Kendrick Perkins, NBA Players, Boston Celtics, Kevin Martin, Eric Maynor

Fri May 17, 2013

WTKS-FM Maitland

Grizzlies hang on in Game 5 for 4-1 series win over Thunder, advance to West finals

Oklahoma City Thunder knew that their ability to fulfill their championship aspirations would be seriously compromised.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, Memphis Grizzlies, Reggie Jackson, Kevin Martin, NBA Players, Kevin Durant, Marc Gasol

King James Gospel

On This Date in NBA Playoffs History: May 17, The 2009 Lakers Won Second-Round Series

Mar 20, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at the Toyota Center.

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CBS Local

Heat and Grizzles Advance to Conference Finals

Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Norris Cole, Shane Battier, NBA Players, Memphis Grizzlies

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Heat's East finals opener on hold until Wednesday | Video

With the New York Knicks defeating the Indiana Pacers 85-75 Thursday night, forcing that Eastern Conference semifinal series to a Saturday Game 6, the schedule for the Eastern Conference finals has come into focus.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, Juwan Howard, Dexter Pittman, Chris Bosh, Shane Battier, NBA Players, Memphis Grizzlies

Philly.com

What Does The Hiring of Sam Hinkie Mean For The Sixers' Offense?

A good hang, if you will. Those willing to look past Daryl Morey and focus on the product that he put on the floor were treated to very exciting basketball.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Players, James Harden, Chandler Parsons, Milwaukee Bucks, Greg Smith, Golden State Warriors, Carlos Delfino, Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks

Hoopsworld.com

Where Do the Suns Go from Here?

The Phoenix Suns had a busy summer in 2012, bringing in Goran Dragic, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola, Kendall Marshall and Jermaine O'Neal. The end result wasn't pretty.

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Related Topix: Sports, Phoenix Suns, NBA Basketball, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Players, Michael Beasley, Kendall Marshall, Goran Dragic, Luis Scola, Jermaine O'Neal, Boston Celtics

Thu May 16, 2013

Thunderous Intentions

NBA Draft 2013: OKC Thunder interview Michael Carter-Williams, Otto Porter, C.J. McCollum

May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Michael Carter-Williams is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, Jeremy Lamb, Reggie Jackson, Kevin Martin, Kendrick Perkins, Russell Westbrook, NBA Players, Boston Celtics

Dunking with Wolves

Nikola Pekovic Tops Wolves Offseason for Dummies

April 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic dunks to score a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA Basketball, Nikola Pekovic, NBA Players, Kevin Love, Derrick Williams, Chase Budinger, Ricky Rubio

BleacherReport

Victor Oladipo NBA Combine 2013: Measurements, Analysis and Draft Projection

One of the top shooting guards set to enter the 2013 NBA draft, Victor Oladipo opted not to participate at the 2013 NBA Draft Scouting Combine in Chicago on Thursday, according to Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Rabjohns : Victor Oladipo told reporters in Chicago his agent advised him not to take part in drills at the NBA Draft Combine.

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Related Topix: Sports, Miami Heat, NBA Basketball, Victor Oladipo, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Indiana University NCAA, Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball, Dwyane Wade, NBA Players

FOX23

Nothin' but Net: Knicks need serious changes

Keen observation, Commander Obvious, seeing as they are down 3-1 to the Indiana Pacers in a best-of-seven series, but the Knicks are in immediate peril, including Thursday's Game 5 in Madison Square Garden.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, New York Knicks, Jason Kidd, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Iman Shumpert, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, J.R. Smith, Pablo Prigioni, Denver Nuggets