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Clippers Guard Chauncey Billups Out For Season With Torn Achilles
Sports ♦ Posted 02/08/2012
For the time time in a long time, everything has been going right for the Los Angeles Clippers this season, but they hit a road bump this week. The team's veteran point guard Chauncey Billups, who has been a big part of their success this year, went down with an injury on Monday night (February... |
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Kobe Bryant Recalls Playing With Shaq, Says It Would Never Have Lasted
Sports ♦ Posted 02/07/2012
When Kobe Bryant surpassed Shaquille O'Neal on the NBA all-time scoring list to land at #5 during their game against the 76ers on Monday night (February 6), there was a lot of kind words between the once bitter teammates ... and now that they're past it all, the Lakers superstar is talking about their past... |
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Kobe Bryant Surpasses Shaq O'Neal For #5 Spot On NBA's All-Time Scoring List
Sports ♦ Posted 02/07/2012
Kobe Byrant one-up'd retired NBA great/former teammate Shaquille O'Neal on Monday night (February 6), when he passed him on the league's all-time scoring list for the fifth spot. The 33-year-old NBA superstar achieved the number with a long jump shot from the top of the key with 5:07 remaining in the first half, pushing him... |
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Los Angeles Clippers Agree On One-Year Deal For Kenyon Martin
Sports ♦ Posted 02/03/2012
It looks like the Los Angeles Clippers have added another piece to their impressive roster this week: former Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin. According to ESPN, the Clips have agreed to a deal with the 34-year-old free agent, worth $2.5 million for one year. The former Denver forward, who reached a buyout agreement with the... |
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Adidas Unveils Uniforms, Sneakers For 2012 NBA All-Star Game
Fashion ♦ Posted 02/02/2012
Adidas, the official outfitter of the NBA, unveiled Thursday (February 2) the new uniform and footwear assortment for the upcoming 61st NBA All-Star in Orlando. The 2012 NBA All-Star uniforms were designed by Adidas and inspired by the 20th anniversary of the memorable 1992 NBA All-Star game, which was also held in Orlando. Inspired by... |
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Phil Jackson's Memoir 'Eleven Rings' Set For 2013 Release
Sports ♦ Posted 02/01/2012
Since retiring from his post as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach last summer, Phil Jackson has kept a low profile ... and hasn't said much about his former team. However, people expect him to do the talking in his upcoming book. According to the Los Angeles Times, Jackson is prepping his memoir, titled Eleven... |
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Danilo Gallinari Signs $42 Million Contract Extension With Denver Nuggets
Sports ♦ Posted 01/25/2012
Italian NBA pro Danilo Gallinari has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets worth a reported $42 million, reports ESPN. The 23-year-old small forward was drafted into the league by the New York Knicks with the 6th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He played in NYC for two season before... |
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A Look At Dallas Mavericks 2010-11 NBA Championship Ring
Fashion ♦ Posted 01/25/2012
As the Dallas Mavericks ride a month into their title defense of the 2010-2011 NBA Championship, their personalized rings are finally in. According to ESPN, the customized player's rings cost around $40,000 a piece, and will be given to Mavs players in a brief ceremony prior to their Wednesday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.... |
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Deron Williams Wants To Re-Sign With The Nets ... Only If They Land Dwight Howard
Sports ♦ Posted 01/20/2012
New Jersey Nets superstar Deron Williams wants to stay with the organization ... but he is pushing for some changes as they prepare to move to Brooklyn next season. According to ESPN, the 27-year-old scoring point guard wants the team to acquire Orlando Magic's franchise player Dwight Howard. If they can, Williams will re-sign --... |
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Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Walking Away With All Three Mansions They Owned
Sports ♦ Posted 01/20/2012
Kobe Bryant is getting hit hard in his highly publicized divorce with Vanessa, who has come out on top in the split. According to TMZ, the couple have agreed on a property settlement, which they say is "signed, sealed and delivered". In the agreement, Vanessa will walk away with $75 million, which is reportedly close... |
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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed Global Cultural Ambassador
Life / Culture ♦ Posted 01/18/2012
Retired NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar received a big honor this week, when U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton named him a global cultural ambassador. According to NBA.com, the State Department announced Jabbar's appointment on Wednesday (January 18). As ambassador, he will promote importance of education, social and racial tolerance, cultural understanding and using sports... |
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Phil Jackson To Coach Again? He Doesn't Think He'll Return This Time
Sports ♦ Posted 01/09/2012
Former Lakers coach Phil Jackson is enjoying his retirement. But will he ever return to coach again? After all, he's come out of retirement to coach in the past. In a recent conversation with Bulls.com writer Sam Smith, Jackson was asked if he wants to coach again. He said "No." "I don't," Jackson added. "But... |
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NBA Christmas Day Openers Draws Rise In Ratings
Sports ♦ Posted 12/26/2011
NBA fans didn't seem to hold any grudges over the league's delayed start following the lockout. In fact, opening day had strong ratings. The season's Christmas Day openers attracted large audiences, with Chris Paul's regular season debut with the Los Angeles Clippers leading the way with the highest ratings. According to the Associated Press, the... |
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