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NBA monopoly under threat from star exodus to the Euroleague

With the continuing global popularity of basketball, the future of whether the NBA can keep 99% of the best players in the world all in one league becomes less likely with each passing season. Posted November 03, 2007 by Stuart Leung

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NFL crunch time – the wild rush for wildcard spots

It's looking good for Jacksonville and the Giants, promising for Minnesota and Cleveland – and a bit like mission impossible for the rest as the regular season nears its end. Posted December 12, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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NBA: Rudy Gay and Jamario Moon look champion in Slam Dunk showdown

Gerald Green will be defending his title during the NBA All Star weekend, but the opposition is as tough as ever. Posted February 10, 2008 by Umar Pirzada

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Pau Gasol to the Lakers starts an NBA transfer avalanche

In the space of three days the Grizzlies, Suns, Heat, Kings, Hawks, Mavericks, Nets and Nuggets were moving players in and out like a revolving door. Posted February 21, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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NBA can win their Spurs and boost TV ratings by aiming a bit higher

The NBA Finals drew the lowest national TV ratings, but an experimental exhibition game raised the rim from 10 to 11 feet. Is this the way forward? Posted June 19, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Why Carmelo Anthony must play in the NBA All-Star game

The league's leading scorer has been left in the cold - but Commissioner David Stern still has time to put things right. Posted February 03, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Rocket Yao Ming's year for lift-off in the NBA

The giant star's stats have improved year on year and he's now a driving force alongside Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Posted February 18, 2008 by José Miguel Campiña

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NBA expansion to Europe? Are you kidding me?

The NBA expansion dream is a hot air balloon, targeting the pockets of European fans and slowly strangling European basketball Posted October 11, 2006 by Aner Ravon

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Utah Jazz hit a flat note and the San Antonio Spurs reach NBA play-off finals

They're not the most exciting team to watch, but they are a team. And that's why San Antonio are in their fourth finals in the last 10 years. Posted June 01, 2007 by Duncan Herrera

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Rules are rules – unless you're Boston Celtics. The NBA's got a lot of explaining to do

Unfair? Yes indeed! Biased? Maybe. Conspiracy? Who knows? Fact is the Celtics will not lose their frontcourt for Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks, despite an ugly altercation. Posted May 01, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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What's wrong with Miami for the 2011 All Star NBA game?

Here's a reminder to Commissioner David Stern that the East Coast city has a super stadium just ready and waiting to host the bonanza. Posted January 14, 2008 by Andres Schwarz

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NBA 2k9 vs NBA Live 09: Let battle commence for the basketball sim crown!

With the new season about to get under way, it's time to see who has the honours when it comes to virtual gaming. Posted October 15, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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Boston Celtics will be the NBA's feast of the East

Eastern Conference playoffs preview: Can the Pistons, Magic or Cavaliers stop the Celtics dominating the post-season as they have the regular season? Posted April 17, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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Could basketball's Team USA really miss the Beijing Olympics? Stranger things have happened

Only once in the history of the summer Olympics has there been a basketball tournament without team USA competing, and that was when the Americans boycotted the Olympics altogether. Posted July 19, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Greece is the word for NBA star Josh Childress

The Atlanta Hawks guard is the latest basketball player to look at the possibility of a move to the Euroleague. But could it actually be GOOD news for the NBA in the long term? Posted July 23, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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NBA Finals: Quick lesson for the Lakers on how to take the rough with the smooth

Coach Phil Jackson has referred already to the bias of referees, but the Boston Celtics won't be worried after taking an early series lead. Posted June 13, 2008 by Desi Writer

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The player money can't buy: Kobe Bryant wants to leave the Lakers

The startling trade demand of arguably the NBA’s best player looks to be the sensation of this summer in the world of US sports. Posted May 31, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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It's Upset Central at the NBA playoffs

The NBA playoffs are under way and the opening weekend gave us some unbelievable surprises, with the Mavericks and Spurs losing, and the Suns winning with... defense, of all things Posted May 24, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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NBA Playoffs need a fix - how about a Draft!

The NBA Playoffs could do with some restructuring to make the post season more interesting Posted May 24, 2007 by Arvind Iyengar

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Have the NBA Finals come a month too soon?

Many voices around the league are already mentioning the Phoenix Suns – San Antonio Spurs second round series as the “True Finals” of this season's NBA. Posted May 24, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Stars in ban riddle as Suns and Spurs face NBA play-off crunch

The NBA might need to change some of its rules. But it might come too late for the Phoenix Suns’ Boris Diaw and Amare Stoudemire. Posted May 24, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Who'll win the ticket to NBA stardom - or Never Never Land?

NCAA's annual tournament, nicknamed March Madness, is an opportunity for the players nursing NBA dreams to showcase their talent. Posted March 21, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Dwyane Wade - Sportsman of the year? More like Joke of the Year

Sports Illustrated awarded NBA star its annual title. The decision is shortsighted and ignorant. Posted December 07, 2006 by David Wiseman

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NBA teams, don't panic - it's only December!

The NBA season is little more than a month old and it is already becoming apparent who is contending and who is already looking towards next year. Posted December 09, 2006 by Greg Varkonyi

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Jeff Green and Kevin Durant, a super Sonics combo made in a heavenly Draft

They were the winners in the 2007 NBA Draft, but spare a thought for the losers - the Boston Celtics, Portland Trailblazers and Joakim Noah. Posted July 04, 2007 by Eitan Divinsky

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NBA alert: Esteban Batista can turn up the Heat on Alonzo Mourning and Shaquille O'Neal

The Uruguayan is a hit right now with Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv - but he could fill a key role at Miami. Posted January 14, 2008 by Andres Schwarz

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NBA's 10 best players: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Steve Nash - plus who else?

A friendly pub argument prompted this author to list his current Top 10 NBA players - but it's doubtful if it will stop the arguments! Posted December 05, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Sheer Magic as Disney World’s team turn it on in the NBA

Basketball is burning up with Boston Celtics fever, but through all this madness we might be missing out on an Orlando team that is possibly just as amazing … Posted November 27, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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World breakthrough as NBA and FIBA put their eggs in one basket

Basketball's ruling bodies get together (almost) and decide on one set of rules for the sport beginning 2010. Posted April 27, 2008 by T Warnick

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NBA: Shaquille O'Neal makes hay as the Suns shine

For the first time since acquiring their mammoth superstar center, Phoenix showed against San Antonio just why they made that trade. Posted March 10, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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The ailing NBA can learn a lot from South Americans and Europeans

The once invincibles of the game are being left behind. Now they must recognize the game's ills. Posted December 07, 2007 by Cort Reynolds

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NBA Report: Yao Ming's award; Steve Nash off the boil; and an English gem at Golden State

Our friendly Interbasket.net man takes a close-up look at the ups and downs of the NBA's international player community. Posted November 15, 2007 by Stuart Leung

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When The Sopranos TV rating beats a San Antonio-Cleveland final, the NBA is in big trouble!

2007 was an up-and-down year for the world of basketball. It featured the least-watched NBA finals but the emergence of a formidable Team USA in the FIBA Americas Cup. Posted December 28, 2007 by