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  • CBC | Basketball News

  • First 2 weeks of regular NBA season in jeopardy

    First 2 weeks of regular NBA season in jeopardy

    Commissioner David Stern said he will cancel the first two weeks of the regular season if there is no agreement on a new deal by Monday, costing both sides money and driving away some basketball fans who might never come back.

  • Spurs' Parker to play in France for pittance

    Spurs' Parker to play in France for pittance

    Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs confirmed Wednesday that he will play basketball in France during the NBA lockout for ASVEL, a pro team on which he serves as vice-president.

  • Chick: NBA enters the 'Danger Zone'

    Chick: NBA enters the 'Danger Zone'

    With the preseason officially scrapped, basketball blogger John Chick writes that it's safe to say we're in a 'danger zone 'now in terms of the NBA season. According to David Stern on Tuesday, if a deal isn't reached by early next week, games that count will start disappearing.

  • Former Raptor Moon joins Quebec NBL team

    Former Raptor Moon joins Quebec NBL team

    Former Toronto Raptor Jamario Moon is working with the Quebec Kebs of the National Basketball League.

  • Basketblog: Filling the NBA lockout void

    Basketblog: Filling the NBA lockout void

    LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant is saying "deuces" to the NBA preseason and hello to the $3 million, 10-game offer from Italian club Virtus Bologna. But where does that leave the fans? Kacie Hollins offers suggestions on how to fill the empty lockout space.

  • InsideHoops

  • Playing PF wears down LeBron James

    Playing PF wears down LeBron James
    Though LeBron James is willing to play any position where he?s needed, he admitted before Game 2 on Tuesday that logging significant minutes at power forward takes a toll. With Chris Bosh sidelined by a strained abdominal muscle, James is playing more minutes at power forward, though he continues to start at small forward. He did [...]

  • New Seattle NBA arena plan moves ahead

    New Seattle NBA arena plan moves ahead
    Attempts to build a nearly $500 million arena that could bring the NBA back to Seattle took another step forward on Wednesday. And if an NHL team turns out to not be part of the equation, the public investment will be less than originally believed. The city, King County and private investor Chris Hansen announced a memorandum [...]

  • Trail Blazers seek 2 or 3 more GM candidates

    Trail Blazers seek 2 or 3 more GM candidates
    The Trail Blazers’ search for a general manager will likely include “two or three” more candidates, who will join Jeff Bower and David Morway as finalists, president Larry Miller said. Bower, the former New Orleans general manager, and Morway, the general manager of the Pacers, are the only candidates who have interviewed with owner Paul Allen. “We [...]

  • Thunder rally to edge Lakers, take 2-0 lead

    Thunder rally to edge Lakers, take 2-0 lead
    Even down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing that they are never out. Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds left, and the Thunder scored the final nine points to rally for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of [...]

  • Paul Pierce gets back on track for Celtics

    Paul Pierce gets back on track for Celtics
    Pierce, who shot a combined 5 for 20 as the teams split the first two games in Boston, began Wednesday’s contest by missing his first six shots from the field. Yet he ended with nine points in the first quarter, keeping the Celtics competitive before they could truly find their rhythm. Rarely does someone shoot 2 [...]
 
 
 
 

  • Egypt Basketball strong in U17 World Championships

    Egypt Basketball strong in U17 World Championships
    CAIRO (FIBA U17 World Championship) ? It?s hard to blame Egypt for having confidence heading into the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championship. After crushing the competition at last summer?s U16 Africa Championship, the Egyptians were called the ?Dream Team of Africa?. Playing in front of their home crowd in Alexandria, Egypt scored 100 points in [...]

  • Video: Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) elbows James Harden

    Video: Metta World Peace (Ron Artest) elbows James Harden
    Disgusting video of Metta “World Peace” winding up and elbowing James Harden of the Oklahoma City Thunder after a fast break dunk. Artest tries to convince the referees that he unintentionally elbowed Harden as he was celebrating his slam, but replays show that he intentionally wound up his elbow and wailed Harden on the side [...]

  • Video: Ginobili?s Fastball Pass to Matt Bonner (revisited)

    Video: Ginobili?s Fastball Pass to Matt Bonner (revisited)
    Here’s a better angle view of the Manu Ginobili pass from Friday night. Check out the behind the basket camera angle – it really shows just how amazing the pass is. It’s just an overall better video. Enjoy.

  • Video: Manu Ginobili?s amazing pass against Lakers

    Video: Manu Ginobili?s amazing pass against Lakers
    In tonight’s Spurs vs. Lakers game, Manu Ginobili was up to his trickery again. After taking an offensive rebound from Tiago Splitter and the Laker’s defense resetting, Ginobili saw a seam. And that’s all he needed. Manu took the pass near half-court and in one motion, wound up like a pitcher and fired the basketball [...]

  • Brittney Griner won?t play for Team USA

    Brittney Griner won?t play for Team USA
    American college basketball’s leading player Brittney Griner has withdrawn from consideration for the United States women’s Olympic team. Discuss Women’s Basketball in our forum The 2.03m center, who led Baylor to the NCAA title earlier this month and was named the Associated Press Player of the Year, was among the leading candidates to fill the [...]
  • EveryJoe » Sports

  • Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1

    Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1
    The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Los Angeles Lakers is the series everyone has been waiting for in the Western Conference. However, despite the hype, Game 1 turned out to be a laugher. The Thunder got up early and then destroyed the Lakers by a final score of 119-90. Russell Westbrook was the player of the game, scoring 27 points, dishing out nine assists and puling down seven rebounds in only 27 minutes of play. He hit 10-of-15 shots from the... More »

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  • Chris Bosh Injury Update ? Ab Strain

    Chris Bosh Injury Update ? Ab Strain
    The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the NBA championship. However, their chances took a hit when Chris Bosh got injured in Game 1 of the Heat's series against the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat were able to win the game, they have lost Bosh to an abdominal strain. While the team hasn't given a specific timetable yet, they are saying that Bosh is out indefinitely. If you read between the lines, it sounds like Bosh will miss the rest... More »

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  • Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose

    Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose
    The Los Angeles Lakers were attempting to eliminate the Denver Nuggets in Game 5. However, despite 43 points from Kobe Bryant, the Nuggets were able to survive by beating the Lakers by a final score of 102-99. Denver was led by Andre Miller and JaVale McGee, who both came off the bench. Miller had 24 points and eight assists on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. McGee added 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocked shots on 9-for-12 shooting. Bryant added six rebounds,... More »

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  • Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers

    Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers
    For only the 16th time in baseball history, a player has hit four home runs in one game. That player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who did it Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton's homers were two-run shots. Said Hamilton after the game: "Obviously it's, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my big-league career." Hamilton's home runs came in the first inning, third inning, seventh inning and eighth inning. He also added... More »

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  • Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight

    Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight
    Rajon Rondo and a cameraman got into an altercation after Tuesday night's game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Apparently Rajon Rondo didn't want to be on camera and went to the cameraman and told him to his face. You can watch the Rajon Rondo cameraman video below to see how it unfolded. The Celtics ended up losing to the Hawks, with Rondo failing to come through on the final play. The Hawks were up one and Rondo couldn't get... More »

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