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[9 Jul 2010 | 13 Comments | 2,331 views]
LeBron James: The Decision of a Lifetime by a Phony for the Ages

Thank God this is over.

All day I’ve been dreading this one-hour ‘special’ based on the idea that LeBron would do everything in his power to make himself the focal point of the world for one hour. How he could think a one-hour special was a good idea is beyond me.
So LeBron has made his decision. He will go to the Miami Heat to join four other players. Luckily for him two of those guys are Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. When the news came out on Wednesday that Wade and …

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[5 Jul 2010 | 2 Comments | 905 views]
News and Rumors: Knicks Jump on Stoudemire, Atlanta’s Game Plan, Melo’s Status in Denver

We’re just a couple days away until signings become official, but there have been a couple more big names accepting offers in the last two days. Here’s a look at what has been stirring since NBAtoday’s last update on Sunday!
That’s Amar’e in New York
One of the big name free agents has changed addresses, and his name is Amare Stoudemire.

The New York Knicks have not given up on nabbing LeBron James or Dwyane Wade as well, but they did strike a five year, $99.7 million deal with Stoudemire on Monday evening. …

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[4 Jul 2010 | 2 Comments | 625 views]
Free Agent Update: Amare’s Meeting in NY, LeBron Ponders, D-Wade’s Bluff, and More!

When free agency opened up on July 1, our boy JB covered the craziness that way the first day of negotiating. We did learn a few things on that day, but even more has opened since. Just to clarify, players cannot start signing officially until later this week, so just about anything can happen! Check back to NBAtoday.net to ensure you are kept up to date on signings and more rumors as they happen.
What We Know:

Amare Stoudemire: On Sunday (July 4), Amare was in NYC to meet with Knicks coach …

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[1 Jul 2010 | No Comment | 521 views]
Get Your First Day Free Agent News Here!!

With all the rumors and speculation that have been swirling around the biggest free agent frenzy in NBA history, it is hard to figure out what if fact and what is fiction.  Here at NBAtoday, we are determined to bring you the latest, “truthful” news.  Check back here early and often to see what is going on during these next few hectic days.
What We Know:
Joe Johnson. It is reported that the Atlanta Hawks are offering Joe Johnson a six year, 119 million dollar contract.  All I can say is wow. …

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[1 Jul 2010 | 4 Comments | 609 views]
Cleveland’s Last Ditch Effort

With today being July 1st, LeBron is currently getting ready to meet with the likes of Mikhail Prokhorov, Jay-Z, and Donnie Walsh trying to figure out what jersey he will be donning next year.  However, the folks in Cleveland haven’t been taking this lying down.  The people at “Please Don’t Leave, 23,” have created t-shirts, videos (see below), and the owner of the site is even driving around a “Witness” car that is moving petition signed by Cleveland fans throughout the state.

LeBron, as much as I would like you to …

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[23 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 436 views]
News and Rumors: Salmons Opts Out, Bucks Busy With Trades, Nets Trading 3rd Overall Pick?

Salmons Opts Out:
The Bucks got some good news and some bad news today.  First the bad news; John Salmons has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Bucks.  With the Bucks Salmons was a completely different player, HE was the one who led the Bucks to the playoffs.  There was a resurgance in Milwaukee as soon as Salmons came to the team.  He averaged nearly 20 ppg for the Bucks in just 30 games.
Bucks Acquire Maggette:
The Bucks have quickly replaced Salmons by acquiring Corey …

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[16 Jun 2010 | 4 Comments | 1,002 views]
Game 7 Preview: Lakers & Celtics Fight for Title

Sudden death. Do or die. For all the marbles. It all comes down to this.
Bring out the clichés at Staples Center like LA brings out the celebrities. It’s Game 7, and it’s going to be glorious.

After the Lakers manhandled the Celtics 89-67 in Game 6 on Tuesday night, they were able to continue their season and play on for a deciding Game 7 on Thursday night. The Lakers played like champions, but that’s what the Celtics did in Game 5 – hence our final game predicament here. At this …