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Warriors' Ellis admits he lied about injury - ContraCostaTimes.com

"Ellis' ankle injury _ which was repaired during surgery on Aug. 27 _ was not sustained "in a gym," and "it happened out doors and not while playing basketball."" - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

not much will happen. not like the warriors will terminate the contract. probably a fine - Rodfather

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Hall of Fame learns what Houston knows: Olajuwon's a star | NBA Basketball | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

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congrats on the HOF hakeem - Richard Lawler via Bookmarklet

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ESPN - Source: Knicks suggest dealing Randolph to Memphis - NBA

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Garbage for more garbage? Yes! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

I love when two incompetent organizations get together to swap disappointing assets. - Dave Senior

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Stephon Marbury's cousin Jamel Thomas writes about NBA star

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"Stephon Marbury has carried the stigma of being a selfish player for the majority of his 12-year NBA career. Now, his older cousin is saying Marbury is even more self-centered off the court and is dishing details on the Knicks point guard in his autobiography, "The Beautiful Struggle," the Daily News has learned." - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

ouch! - Rodfather

make money yo! - Cee Bee

I'm gonna post a picture I took in ATL in 96 with Steph and one of my rap groups. That was during Steph's only season at G-Tech. - Bryan R. Adams

Definitely post that pic, Bryan. - Ryne Nelson

Go to my flickr page, http://www.flickr.com/photos/2... - Bryan R. Adams

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Mike Over Malone in 1991 All Star Game

Thursday at 11:03 am - Link

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He didn't let up...even at All-Star, did he? - Ryne Nelson

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YouTube - David Kalb vs Lebron James - Horse

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Sign this truck driver up for an endorsement! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

that flip team dunk was sick... - Don Martelli

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NBA OKC

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I prefer the Oklahoma City Blunders - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

Loving for the comment. That is all. - Abby Martin

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ESPN - Heat sign Magloire with hope of re-energizing center's career - NBA

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When he was in Portland, I jumped on the Jamal Magloire bandwagon. Here's hoping he does well in Miami. - Lauren Beyer via Bookmarklet

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ESPN - Sources: Chalmers, Arthur caught with marijuana at rookie camp - NBA

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Best story ever! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

ouch 20k - Rodfather

Weed, women...at a rookie camp that teaches players about adjusting to NBA life!? Wow. - Ryne Nelson

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OKC pro players should steer clear of college hangouts | NewsOK.com

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"We've got to protect these striplings. Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Russell Westbrook and the like. They're unsullied in the sanctuary of pro basketball. Let's keep them pure." - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

Detroiters weigh mayor field

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Bing > Kilpatrick - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

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Andray Blatche Had a Nice Birthday Party - D.C. Sports Bog

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If you're a Wizard, you'll never have a 'normal' birthday party again! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

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LeBron James to be featured in new documentary

Tuesday at 6:16 pm - via Bookmarklet - Link

"...basketball star LeBron James, who's in the documentary More Than A Game. James is part of another Toronto innovation, public performances downtown that are tied into films at the festival. James will do a slam-dunk demonstration" - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

CSKA Moscow May Have Come Creeping Round the Bulls' Back Stair for Ben Gordon - NBA FanHouse

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There's no way this is an offer Gordon is seriously considering, right? - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

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Kobe to be on Oprah Show

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Oprah may not know the first thing about basketball, but she *knows* what it takes to get ratings. :-) - Ryne Nelson

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10 players most likely to improve

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Decent list...but Bassy's not doing anything next year. - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

I was ahead of my time. I had half the list on my fantasy team last year. - Bryan R. Adams

Well, this *is* Fox Sports...all 10 might have just received a jinx for the rest of their careers. =) - Ryne Nelson

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Saw this on BallHype. I don't think I ever saw this Jordan ad before.

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Not sure why I never saw this, either. There's no question Jordan did some great television spots in the day. - Ryne Nelson

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Jay the Rat :: rogerebert.com :: Commentary

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roger ebert goes. the hell. in. on jar marriotti and his leaving the sun times - "n your way out, don't let the door bang you on the ass. Your former colleague, Roger Ebert " - Richard Lawler via Bookmarklet

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Rain dampens Outlaw's day, not Outlaw - Behind The Blazers Beat - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

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"Outlaw mentioned at lunch, he wants shots, and he doesn't figure many will be left on the starting unit after Roy, Aldridge and Oden are done taking their share." - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

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Basketball Culture Wars

August 31 at 6:52 pm - via Bookmarklet - Link

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The longtime or especially astute readers all know I'm a University of North Carolina alum and an ardent Tar Heel basketball fan, and I can't help but notice how closely this election parallels the UNC/Dook rivalry in basketball, especially after today's announcement of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate. Maybe this is a stretch, but follow me... - Cee Bee via Bookmarklet

Interesting take Cee Bee! - Abby Martin

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Openly bisexual Jewish-American basketball player tries out for Maccabi Haifa

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ESPN - Rockets trade Ewing Jr. to Knicks for Weis' draft rights - NBA

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Enough with the family favors already! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

For those who don't know who French center Frederic Weis is, well....this might refresh your memory - http://www.draftexpress.com/ga... - Ryne Nelson

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haha - Rodfather

sadly enough, Vince's dunk over Weis and his performance in the slam dunk contest are the highlights of his career. Hasn't done anything else in the NBA, and he's a whining biyatch. - Maneesh Arora

I was surprised that the Knicks still had the rights ot Freddy. Did he play for France in the Olympics this year? Why would Houston want him? - Bryan R. Adams

this is the most surprising development of this offseason. seriously. who even knew the knicks still HAD weis' draft rights? I'd figure they would have been traded for a cheeseburger and a side of fries long ago. - Richard Lawler via twhirl

@Bryan: I doubt Houston cared what was sent back. IMO, this was a favor the organization did for Daddy Ewing, saving him from being cut during the preseason by a loaded team and sending him somewhere with a built-in fanbase. - Roger Benningfield

Fred Weis: The man who sucked so badly that the Knicks didn't even bother to renounce him. - Roger Benningfield

thing is, I thin Ewing Jr. can play, it's really a question of what team his skills fit - Richard Lawler via twhirl

As a Big East hoops watcher, I can vouch for Ewing Jr. He's an energy guy that knows where's he's supposed to be on the floor at all times. He comes up with key rebounds and steals and may knock down a dagger three. As a Cuse fan, I hated him, but not as much as his daddy. - Bryan R. Adams

that's exactly my impression of him, we'll see if he gets any serious run for the knicks. - Richard Lawler via twhirl

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Getting back in the game - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com

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the YG shaun livingston, just cleared for contact, still working on a comeback - Richard Lawler

just thinking of the video of him blowing out his knee makes me cringe. i hope he makes it back. - Rodfather

Livingston is looking more and more like ET every day. :-) - Ryne Nelson

I have never seen that video and don't want to. I used to go to the ABCD camp in Teaneck and I saw him dominate for two years by just passing. No points, all assists...and the crowds went wild. This is at the same time that Sebastian, Darius Washington, and that Arizona point guard from Philly were also having great camps. - Bryan R. Adams

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What's Your Opinion About Memphis Signin Haddadi?

August 29 at 12:49 pm - Link

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? I haven't seen him play, I've heard the tyson chandler comparisons, but remember all they said about darko before he was drafted. we'll just have to wait and see - Richard Lawler via twhirl

I saw him play in the olympics. He looked really good. Not sure how he'll look in the NBA, but how many good 7' centers are there. - Rodfather

Great video! I'm worried Haddadi will be like Nenad Krstic with a little more defense. In other words, Haddadi could be in Russia in a couple years. - Ryne Nelson

"speed...to keep up with SHAQ"? That shouldn't be a problem. - Maneesh Arora

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Schultz drops lawsuit seeking return of Sonics

August 29 at 7:00 pm - Link

As a former Seattle fan, this sucks. - "Former Sonics chairman Howard Schultz withdrew his lawsuit against Clay Bennett's Professional Basketball club on Friday, ending the last remote possibility of returning the NBA franchise to Seattle." - William Harryman

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Griz sign Iranian center Haddadi : Grizzlies : Memphis Commercial Appeal

August 29 at 7:39 am - via Bookmarklet - Link

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Someone said he's the Iranian Tyson Chandler...Ha! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

pretty cool - Cee Bee

I bet he has more back hair than tyson chicken chandler - Maneesh Arora

@Maneesh: T-Chandler's got some hair...not going to speculate about the back, though. - Ryne Nelson

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OKC Thunder jersey concept...leak?

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OKC Thunder logo concept...leak?

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All That Jazz: 10 Things other Point Guards do better than Deron Williams, and why.

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I randomly found this through all my daily basketball blog searching. Interestingly enough, this article concludes that Deron's the League's best point guard. Who would have guessed! - Ryne Nelson via Bookmarklet

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'Duck' had his day