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[20 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 1,130 views]
Calling All Superstars: Shaq Wants Stars to Dunk

Anyone who followed the NBA games or read The Basher’s wrap-up from last night’s games knows that Tuesday night was SHAQ NIGHT, as the Big Aristotle dropped his 28,000 point. As we all know, Shaq has a tendency to open his mouth sometimes and say pretty much whatever is on his mind. Sometimes these things are important, unimportant, complicated, uncomplicated, funny, and well actually, he’s hardly ever unfunny…
So of course we can expect him to have something to say after a momentous occasion on his part. And he actually makes …

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[18 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 554 views]
What to Watch for: Jan 18 – 25

Last week was a tremendous week in the NBA. So many close games and we had some great multiple overtime thrillers. This coming week has even more great matchups, including my personal favorite and certainly what should be a favorite of the whole NBAtoday staff – the Thunder at the Grizzlies! Can’t wait, but let’s get to the games…!
Monday
Since it is Martin Luther King Day, Monday is jam packed with 12 games starting as early as 1pm EST and finishing with a triple header on TNT. And these games get …

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[16 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 193 views]
Jackson to Sterling: It’s Not a Curse, It’s Karma

Before Friday night’s laugher in LA, Lakers coach Phil Jackson has some words on Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Here’s a shocker from the Zen Master, he believes in karma.
Jackson doesn’t believe that the Clippers franchise is cursed  or that they just have bad luck, just a couple of days after the team that has only had one winning season in the last fifteen years lost their number one overall pick, Blake Griffin, for the season. He says, “I come from a generation that believed in karma. I do think there …

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[16 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 270 views]
A Strong Claim: Lucas Says Cavs Tanked for LeBron

For the first time since he was the Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, John Lucas will be facing his former team from the opposite bench. Lucas, now an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers, has decided to open his mouth in honor of the reunion.
For the first time, Lucas is claiming that in the 2002-2003 season, the Cavs main goal was to tank the season in order to draft high school standout LeBron James and sell the team. Did they tank that year? Honestly, they were bad anyway, so it’s …

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[15 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 161 views]
News and Rumors: Gilbert to Cop a Plea, Karl to Get Extension, plus more!

Disclaimer: Some information written in this section is strictly rumor, and has no factual information outside of what has been heard, or speculated upon, via outside sources.
Arenas Should Holla at Akon

….Cause there’s a solid chance he could get “Locked Up.” Okay that was corny, but on a serious note, it’s being reported that Gil is going to plead guilty in a plea deal that would leave him at the mercy of the judge. Arenas’ lawyers are pushing for this deal, because many speculate that it would lead to fines and …

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[11 Jan 2010 | 3 Comments | 248 views]
News and Rumors: Al Jefferson to be Traded? Redd done for the season, and more!

Disclaimer: All information written in this section is strictly rumor, and has no factual information outside of what has been heard, or speculated upon, via outside sources.
Hey all, the NBA rumor mill is winding up each day, especially as we get closer to the February trade deadline. Today we’ll look at some specific rumors, along with many more interesting tidbits.
Al Jefferson is on the Market
Everyone knows the rumors about big men Chris Bosh and Carlos Boozer (and if not, check out our podcast!), but rumblings about an Al Jefferson …

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[11 Jan 2010 | 7 Comments | 146 views]
What to Watch for: Jan 11 – 18

You don’t want to miss the NBA action this week, because there are a TON of great games and matchups! Don’t take my word for it? Check it out here!

Monday
Hawks @ Celtics – The Hawks have dominated this series so far this season by winning in both Boston and Atlanta. The Celtics look to avenge a loss from last week in a battle between two of the better teams in the East (yes, the Hawks are still good…no matter what The Ref says).
Tuesday
Clippers @ Grizzlies – Don’t ask me why, …