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The Rules Of DisengagementStephon Marbury has done nothing to breach a contract that was intended to last until June 30, 2009. Until that date arrives, a date the Knicks' have boldly circled, Marbury has every right to collect his paycheck. |
| Team Columns |  | Back Down To Earth
Things weren't supposed to be so positive for the Pacers at the start of the season, which explains why a brief bout of optimism ended on Saturday when they suffered their second-straight loss.
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|  | A Brutal Beginning
Despite a horrible start that has them amongst the league's worst in virtually every category, there remains reasons for optimism for the Clippers.
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|  | Patience With The Wings Flying Away
With all due respect to Anthony Parker, Jason Kapono and Jamario Moon, the Raptors can no longer afford to be outmatched on the wings on a nightly basis.
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|  | Seattle Supersonics On My Mind
The Oklahoma City Thunder have already played a handful of games, but seeing no NBA team in Seattle for the first time since the LBJ administration still feels strange for many.
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|  | Sixers: Square Peg, Meet Round Hole
The Sixers 2-4 start to the much anticipated 2008-2009 season might have some fans scratching their heads in disbelief.
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|  | Wobbling Warriors Shaky Again
Golden State plays the same way they seem to always have, but just as they were about to be taken seriously, they are now in danger of turning back to their dysfunctional ways.
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|  | Poor Shooting Doesn't Hurt Lakers Against Nuggets
After making nearly half of their shots in their first two games, the Lakers shot just 37.9% from the floor against the Nuggets, but still came out on top.
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|  | Hawes And Thompson Bring Hope To Kings
The Kings may not win very many games this season, but Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson could help bring hope to Sacramento.
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|  | Arthur Shines In His First Game
Twenty of the thirty players taken in the first round of June’s draft have made their NBA debuts. The results varied greatly, from excellent to down right horrible.
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|  | How Did Rose's Debut Stack Up?
Derrick Rose had 11 points and 9 assists in his first NBA game on Tuesday night. Let's take a look at how his performance measured up against the debuts of other first overall picks.
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|  | Countdown To Take-Off
Over the last few seasons, the Rockets have opened new seasons with skyscraper expectations, only to disappoint over and over again year in and year out. Can this season have a different ending or will this be another year plagued by injuries and turmoil?
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|  | The Mavs' Problem Child
Josh Howard is a gifted player that is developing and improving all the time, but there is mounting evidence to show that his brain isn’t maturing at the same rate as his game.
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|  | Two MVPS, Too Many DNPs: 2008-2009 Phoenix Suns Preview
The sun hasn’t yet begun to set in Phoenix, but NBA title hopes appear to be getting a whole lot dimmer. Despite having two-time MVP Steve Nash at the reigns, and freakishly athletic Amare Stoudemire to team up with Shaquille O’Neal in the frontcourt, the Suns look lost in the pack that is the Western Conference.
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|  | Auditing Cleveland's 2007-08 Season
The Cavaliers took the Celtics to a seventh game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, but couldn't score enough points to extend their run as they did a year ago. The Cavaliers were ranked 13th in team FIC per game and had a dip of 6.4 from the 06-07 season.
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|  | Auditing Miami's 2007-08 Season
The Heat came out of the season in an immediately better situation to compete, turning Shaq into Shawn Marion and a 15-67 record into Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers.
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|  | 13 Draft Picks, Locating The Foundation Of The Celtics Dynasty
Everything being equal, teams that luck into the first pick in the draft when a superstar is on the horizon are going to be teams that contend for and win NBA titles. But how does that explain the Celtics?
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|  | Bosh To Orlando In 2010?
How might Chris Bosh be lured to join Dwight Howard in Orlando in 2010?
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: New Orleans Hornets
Fans are extremely optimistic about the future in New Orleans after they came within a game of the Western Conference Finals this season.
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: Detroit Pistons
Significant changes could be in store for the Pistons this summer despite the fact that they have been the class of the Eastern Conference for the last eight years.
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio needs to get younger as a handful of fans believe that the window of opportunity may be closing for the aging Spurs.
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets have a pair of superstars, but fans still aren't happy with how the roster has been constructed.
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: Washington Wizards
Wiz fans expect Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison to return next season, but will needed changes be made in Washington?
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|  | Pre-Draft Summit: Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks have a new boss in town, which makes fans a little more confident than usual heading into the offseason.
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|  | Auditing The Nets 2007-08 Season
A Jason Kidd era that resulted in two appearances in the NBA Finals unceremoniously ended with the saga of a very complicated trade, but the Nets came out of it in a much improved long-term situation.
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|  | Auditing The Bucks 2007-08 Season
The Milwaukee Bucks were the worst defensive club in the NBA in 2007-08. They yielded 109.8 points per 100 possessions and opponents shot 48% from the floor, both were dead last in the NBA.
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|  | Lottery Summit: Portland Trail Blazers
Portland fans have a tremendous amount of confidence in Kevin Pritchard, but can he get the Blazers the point guard they desperately need?
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|  | Lottery Summit: Charlotte Bobcats
The Bobcats have a ton of youth, leading many fans to dream of yet another draft night trade.
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| | Recent Team Columns | A 6th Man Title Rising?
Andrei Kirilenko’s ability to accept the role as the multi-dimensional weapon off the Jazz bench has, in fact, been a major reason for the newfound energy and success that the one-time NBA All-Star is enjoying.
Early Returns
Just six games into the new season, Indiana is experiencing some early returns on their offseason investments.
Lee Checks In After Quick Start To 08-09
David Lee doesn't blame Stephon Marbury and still believes Eddy Curry has unlimited potential.
Bend, But Don't Break
Bend, but don't break. It's a motto the Raptors had become quite accustomed to during their first three games of the season, and then became the victims of Wednesday against the Pistons.
Poor Shooting Doesn't Hurt Lakers Agaisnt Nuggets
After making nearly half of their shots in their first two games, the Lakers shot just 37.9% from the floor against the Nuggets, but still came out on top.
How The Pacers Got Where They Are
After falling only one game out of the playoffs while playing shorthanded, should Pacer fans assume that the offseason upgrades at point and on the perimeter will translate into a winning record and a playoff berth?
Time For Marbury To Move On But Not For The Reasons You Think
Those who choose to look at Stephon Marbury’s time in New York fairly will tell you that, as a player, he isn’t much different than when he arrived. He’s older and his image is shot to hell, but he can still perform at an All-Star level.
Month-By-Month Preview Of The Pacers
We'll break down Indiana's schedule month-by-month in hopes of pinpointing their 2008-09 record, just a season after coming within two wins shy of hitting it right on the head.
Don’t Count Out The Clippers
Although it may take a while for the team to gel, the Clippers have enough talent and firepower to finish with a 45-37 record in a highly competitive division. If Baron, Camby and Kaman can all play seventy or more games (admittedly a tall order), then the Clips could even go 52-30 and contend for a 6th or 7th seed.
Mark Your Calendars
We may not know exactly who will be on the court when the season tips off for the Pacers on Oct. 29 against the Pistons, but we have a good idea of what the most interesting matchups will be.
Is It Time To Worry?
Training camp is less than four weeks away, and the Pacers still haven't signed Danny Granger to an extension or gotten rid of Jamaal Tinsley.
The Lakers Need More Gas
Maybe it’s Pau’s blood. Whatever it is, something happens when he switches his NBA jersey for a national one. It somehow evokes an emotion and a confidence that an NBA paycheck doesn’t seem to be to able to ignite.
Royal Flush: 2008-09 Sacramento Kings Season Preview
In seemingly under the radar moves, Geoff Petrie has filled his roster with a strong youth movement supplemented by veterans to show them the ropes.
Talent And Concerns: Breaking Down Miami's Roster
Three seasons ago championship aspirations and optimism reigned in the land of sun and beaches, but now there is worry and concern in Miami.
Not Even Your Brother's Clippers
In a conference of bullying titanics, the Clippers have, more or less, made themselves relevant, thanks to a few off-season moves that has remade the roster. But will it be enough to win?
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