With the FIBA World Championships in Istanbul and Turkey a little over a month away, Team USA cut their roster to 15 players after their workouts concluded this past week in Las Vegas.  Team USA will play several exhibition games in the USA and Spain before having to finalize their 12 man roster for the World Championships on August 28.  Here is who will be proudly representing the United States:
Guards: Chauncey Billups, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Eric Gordon, Derrick Rose
Fowards: Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Danny …

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As a Nets season ticket holder I am disappointed that the New Jersey Nets lost out in the LeBron James sweepstakes.  I am not the hugest LBJ fan, but I have to admit that it would have been exciting to watch him play 41 times a year.  A lot of articles that have been circulating the web, newspapers, and magazines have been bashing “King James,” and they have every right. …

Since there are no major, major stories recently, this News and rumors post will be a manifest of tidbits. If you don’t know, tidbits are by far my favorite things to type up anyway lol.
Recent Transactions:

Corey Brewer has signed a 3 year deal worth $12.5 million with the Chicago Bulls. Brewer was the second choice after the Orlando Magic manned up, and matched J.J. Redick’s offer sheet.
Brad Miller has signed with the Rockets for 3 years and $15 million. Solid back up for Yao.
For 2 years and $8 million, …

Bell Picks Jazz Over Lakers?
Raja Bell must really have beef with Kobe, as he opted to sign with the Utah Jazz after considering an offer from the defending champion L.A. Lakers (Or maybe he figures he could possibly be a starter in Utah). Bell also recieved an offer from the Bulls, but he was all about returning to Utah, where he loved playing for coach Jerry Sloan. Bell played in only 6 games last year for the Bobcats/Warriors after suffering a wrist injury.
Nets Hire Billy King as GM
Now before …

Jefferson to the Jazz
When Michael Beasley got shipped to the Timberwolves for 2 Pepsi’s and a bag of popcorn, we all knew that Al Jefferson was likely gone. Jefferson has found a home in Utah in exchange for two future first round picks. The Jazz were able to acquire Big Al with a trade exception left over from Boozer’s departure. In my eyes, the Jazz made a good move here, as they had to bring some talent in after Boozer left for the sake of Deron Williams.
Tyson Chandler headed to …

With all of the hysteria over LeBron and free agency, everyone has had an opinion. Below, is a post from G’s dad on why history shows Miami should be careful what they wish for.

The recent acquisition of LeBron James by the Miami Heat takes me back to 1977 when my beloved Philadelphia76ers acquired Julius “Dr. J” Erving from the New York Nets. At the time we had a nice roster consisting of former ABA stars like George McGinnis, hometown hero Jelly Bean Bryant (Kobe’s Daddy), homeboy hero (Lloyd (World) Free, and my …

BREAKING NEWS, Mike Miller Signs with the Heat:
The Heat have added a 5th player to their roster as Mike Miller has apparently agreed to a 5-year/$30 million deal around 2AM according to the ESPN bottom line.  This signing was the easiest decision in the world for Mike Miller.  He has no solidified this Heat roster for a very reasonable price for a guy who is good at all the little intangibles.  He is now the 4th option for this team an another starter at the possible SF position if LeBron …