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| About.com Basketball: Most Popular Articles |
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| Basketball - Articles |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| An index of Articles for the Basketball guide site. |
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| Controversies in Olympic Hoops |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| What is a competition, especially the Olympics in which there is a lot of pride in country from a lot of competitors, without a little controversy? Considering that many basketball players and basketball coaches normally argue various calls for fouls or possession during a game, there's bound to be some differences of opinion. In relative degrees, here are three controversial situations in Olympics basketball history. |
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| Olympics Basketball Rules |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There are obviously many countries in the world, as well as those that take part in the Olympics, so the question is, how are the participating countries chosen for the Olympics Basketball tournament? Well, it's not so much that they are chosen, but rather they have to qualify. Find out more here! |
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| Guide To Olympics Basketball |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The 2008 Summer Olympics takes place in Beijing, China from August 9, 2008 to August 24, 2008. The Olympics Basketball competition will be held at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium. Learn about the history of Olympics Basketball, including past results, where players are now, the controversies, and so much more by clicking here. |
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| Rules and Regulations |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Olympics Basketball uses the international rules established by the The International Basketball Federation also known as [link url=http://www.fiba.com/]FIBA[/link] or Fédération Internationale de Basketball (French). International rules can differ from NBA rules, but at the root of it, it's all about scoring more points than the opposing team. |
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| Olympics Medals Breakdown |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| If you're wondering whose won the Olympics Basketball gold, silver, and bronze medals and in which year, look through here to get the totals for both the men and women events. |
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| What Is Olympics Basketball? |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There are obviously many countries in the world, as well as those that take part in the Olympics, so the question is, how do you whittle down the field? How are the participating countries chosen for the Olympics Basketball tournament? Well, it's not so much that they are chosen, but rather they have to qualify and once countries do, how is the winner determined? |
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| Kobe Bryant |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Past Medalists & Results - Men |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Want to know which country's basketball team won which medal and in which year? This will have all the Olympics Basketball - Men results that you will need in order to help you. Find out who got the gold medal, silver medal, and bronze model, as well as the score for each of the final Olympics medal games. |
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| The Redeem Team |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| These are the 12 NBA players that will represent Team USA in the 2008 Olympics to be played in Beijing, China. USA Basketball looks to regain its Olympics dominance afer failing to get the gold medal in Athens, Greece for the 2004 Olympics. |
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| Olympics - Greatest Moments |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Until recently, if someone mentioned Olympic basketball, it would be synonymous with gold medals and invincibility - for the United States. From 1936 to 2000, the USA men’s basketball team had amassed an incredible 109-2 record securing 12 gold medals, one controversial silver medal and one bronze medal in Olympic competition. The word, "dominant", is a resounding understatement when describing the 68-year run of Team USA, who has medaled in all fifteen Olympic competitions it's entered. |
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| Who's Going To Win? |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| At the Beijing Olympics, vying for Olympic Basketball medals will be twelve countries split into two groups. Which teams will persevere? And more importantly, can Team USA redeem themselves from their past international competitions results and take home the gold? |
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| LeBron James |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Past Results - Men & Women |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Olympics Basketball event has been going on since 1936 with an absence in 1940 and 1944 due to World War II. For all of the Olympics Basketball - Men medalists and results since the beginning, as well as the Olympics Basketball - Women medalists and results since it became a recognized event in 1976, this is the place to be. Also see the total number of medals broken down by gold, silver, and bronze won by country.
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| Where Are They Now? |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? |
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| Yao Ming |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| The Top 100 Players Ranking |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Just before the tip off of the 2007-08 NBA season comes another rankings list of the top 100 overall players in fantasy basketball. The criteria for the rankings were the following: talent, opportunity, years in the NBA, years excelling in the NBA, injury history, and overall production in the standard categories - points, assists, rebounds, 3PT made, FG%, FT%, steals, blocks, and turnovers. |
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| NBA All-Star Slam Dunk History |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check out the history of the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest through the years. It all started in 1984 when Larry Nance won the inaugural competition, beating the legendary Julius "Dr. J" Erving. And as the contest went on, we saw winners such as Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Kobe Bryant, and Vince Carter. Always a crowd favorite during All-Star weekend, see who has won and where. |
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| 2008 NBA Offseason Movement |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The NBA never sleeps and that is especially true during the offseason when NBA Draft signings, free agent signings, re-signings, contract extensions, and trades go down. We help the NBA fan by tracking all of the transactions. |
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| 2008 NBA Free Agency List |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check this team-by-team list of the 2008 NBA free agents, which are divided up by division. Some on the list are unrestricted free agents, meaning they can sign with any team they want. While some are unrestricted, meaning that they can sign with another team, but their former/current team can match the respective salary offer. |
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| Best NBA Player of 2007 |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! So, a debate can go on forever, but who is the Best Player of 2007 according to About.com's very own Basketball Guide? It's a tough choice between Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and LeBron James. |
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| Road To The Olympic Team |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Do you have a desire to take to the hardwood during the Summer Olympics? Want to know how to get there? For those of us in the United States, the answer is simple to make the Olympics Basketball team for both the men and women's teams - make it to the NBA and WNBA. |
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| NBA Pronunciation List |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Wonder how to pronounce certain NBA players names? Here's an NBA team-by-team list of how to pronounce players' names broken down by syllable. |
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| Michael Jordan |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Michael Jordan may be gone from the NBA as a player, but there is no questioning the impact he left when he retired. Check out his NBA career stats, the NBA awards and recognition he garnered as a player, and a tidbit or two about his skill set and effect on the NBA. |
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| History of the ABA |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read a brief history of the brief existence of the American Basketball Association (ABA) that was formed in 1967 and eventually merged with the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976. |
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| Vince Carter |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 1990s |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1990s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it. |
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| Allen Iverson |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Derrick Rose |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Need to know what makes University of Memphis point guard Derrick Rose draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Rose will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Rose is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Michael Beasley |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Need to know what makes Kansas State University forward Michael Beasley draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Beasley will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Beasley is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| Best NBA Team of 2007 |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The year 2007 is about to end, so it's time to look back at the NBA's best of the year. Sure there are parts of two NBA seasons in the calander year, but that shouldn't stop us from doing up a Best of 2007, NBA style! Here, About Basketball picks the best NBA team for the year and there are a few choices, depending on what you're looking at specifically. Is it the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs or perhaps another NBA team, such as the Dallas Mavericks? |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 2000s |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 2000s. |
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| NBA Finals Results |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check out the past winners of the NBA Finals here! The history of the NBA championships starts during the 1946-47 NBA season and many teams have been crowned the victor and held the mantle of champion since. See them broken down by decade. |
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| Carmelo Anthony |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| How to Win a Fantasy League |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Dennis Velasco gives several tips on how to win a fantasy basketball league. The draft is the most important place to lay the seed to a championship as everything else - such as trades and waiver wire pickups - will grow from there. |
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| NBA's Most Popular Merchandise |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Thus far the 2007-08 NBA season is proving fruitful for the Boston Celtics, not only on the court, but off the court as well. Since the offseason acquisition of Kevin Garnett, the Celtics popularity in merchandising has skyrocketed for both the franchise and its new leader in Garnett. Want proof? Here is the NBA's Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise List for 2007. |
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| Boston Celtics |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Boston Celtics are one of the best sports franchises, let alone in the NBA, of all-time. Their tradition and legend stand out, as well as their 16 NBA titles. Learn a little more about the team here. |
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| Scottie Pippen |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Scottie Pippen. |
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| Los Angeles Clippers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Los Angeles Clippers started as the Buffalo Braves, joining the league 1970 along with the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. They moved to San Diego in 1978 before settling into their current home of Los Angeles in 1984. |
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| Los Angeles Lakers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Los Angeles Lakers can arguably be considered the greatest NBA franchise in the history of the league as they boast having (at the end of the 2006-07 season) the most wins with 2,848, the highest winning percentage (61.3%), and the second most NBA titles with 14. |
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| Miami Heat |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Miami Heat made their NBA debut during the 1988-89 season, entering the league with the then Charlotte Hornets. The team won their first NBA Championship behind the play of Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal during the 2005-06 season. |
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| Tracy McGrady |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Referee Scandal |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| NBA referee Tim Donaghy allegedly bet on NBA games, including ones that he officiated in the past. Could NBA playoff games have been compromised? What does this betting scandal do to the credibility of NBA games? |
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| Top Contenders |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The world has caught up with the United States of America as far as basketball is concerned, and if you need proof, ask the 2004 Olympic champion Argentina team. Or the 2006 World Championship Spain team. Yes, there's no denying how good countries around the world have gotten and it could very well continue at the 2008 Olympics. |
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| Chicago Bulls |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Founded in 1966, the Chicago Bulls were actually the third NBA team to play in Chicago. Their first season saw the Bulls post the best record by an expansion team in NBA history, which was only a sign of things to come for the franchise. |
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| Steve Nash |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Kevin Garnett |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Dwight Howard |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Jason Kidd |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career 3PTM |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There's nothing like a three-pointer to take the breath out of an opposing defense's lungs and some of the NBA players on this most NBA playoff three-pointers list are especially good at giving that knockout punch. In fact, the top two are known for their NBA postseaon flair for the dramatic. |
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| Charlotte Bobcats |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Charlotte Bobcats joined the league for the 2004-05 season, two years after the Hornets left Charlotte and relocated to New Orleans. In their first three seasons, they have improved from year-to-year, but also have placed fourth in the Southeast Division those same three years. |
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| Golden State Warriors |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Golden State Warriors began as the Philadelphia Warriors of the Basketball Association of America. The team was relocated to San Francisco in 1962, but played home games in Oakland as well after the Oakland Coliseum Arena opened. The team name was changed to the Golden State Warriors for the 1971-72 season and that year they played almost all of their home games in Oakland. |
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| Preseason Rankings |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check out which NBA teams are doing well and that others that aren't. Where does your favorite NBA team rank compared to the rest of the league? This is the place to find out. |
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| New York Knicks |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The New York Knicks are one of the most storied NBA franchises. Get some basic information about the New York Knicks such as when the franchise started and how many NBA championships the New York Knicks have won during their history. |
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| Toronto Raptors |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Toronto Raptors, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies were the only two teams located outside the United States when they joined the NBA. The Toronto Huskies hosted the league's first game on November 1, 1946. It would be almost 50 years before the NBA returned to Toronto. |
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| Past Results - Women |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Want to know which country's basketball team won which medal and in which year? This will have all the Olympics Basketball - Women results that you will need in order to help you. Find out who got the gold medal, silver medal, and bronze model, as well as the score for each of the final Olympics medal games. |
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| Chris Paul |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Paul Pierce |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Gilbert Arenas |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| NBA Finals Results - 1960s |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Find out which NBA teams won the NBA Finals during the 1960s and the title of "champion" that goes along with it. |
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| 2007 Celebrity Game Rosters |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| See which actors from stage and screen will flaunt their basketball skills in the NBA's All-Star Celebrity Game of 2007. |
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| Kevin Love |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Need to know what makes University of California-Los Angeles power forward Kevin Love draftable? The About.com 2008 NBA Draft profile of Love will give you his statistics, strengths, and weaknesses to help you get an idea of how NBA-ready Love is and what he brings to the table. Actually, what he'll potentially bring to the NBA court. |
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| 07 NBA First Round Mock Draft |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| A mock draft of the first round for the 2007 NBA Draft. See which college basketball players could be selected in the first round on June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden. |
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| NBA Draft - Rudy Fernandez |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on DKV Joventut guard and NBA Draft prospect Rudy Fernandez. Find out his strength and weaknesses and his potential impact in the NBA during his rookie season. |
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| NBA All-Star Game - 1960s |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check the outcome of the NBA All-Star game and who was the most valuable player during the 1960s. |
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| Tim Duncan |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Read all the basic information on the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was doing basketball-wise before making the pros and notes about his skill set. |
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| The NBA Daily Dime Drop |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Get the latest scores, statistics, standings and player movement on a daily basis. |
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| NBA Playoffs - Career Points |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| In the end, it's all about points in the NBA. The NBA team with the most points wins proves that - it's a rule, you know. However, just like fans of other sports like touchdowns, homeruns, and goals, us NBA fans are enamoured, for the most part, with points. So, which NBA players have scored the most during the NBA postseason? Well, the top player is arguably best ever. I wonder who that could be. |
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| Cynthia Cooper |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with Cynthia Cooper. |
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| David Robinson |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in the NBA. They were women that showed gender was just a word as there were performances was just as good as any man. And, of course, there was the highly regarded Dream Team of 1992. But, what happened after they left the Olympics court? Where are they now? Let's catch up with David Robinson. |
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| Milwaukee Bucks |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Milwaukee Bucks are owned by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Playing in a primarily football town thanks to the consistent and storied success of the Green Bay Packers, the Bucks have held their own, especially when players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Terry Cummings, Ray Allen, and Michael Redd amongst others took the court. |
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| Denver Nuggets |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Denver Nuggets were a charter team in the American Basketball Association, starting with the name the Denver Rockets. From its inception, the Nuggets were a high-powered offensive team, which continued into their existence in the National Basketball Association after the ABA/NBA merger. Find out a little more about the team from high altitude of Colorado. |
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| Florida 2006-07 Team Profile |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check the season record and roster of the University of Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference. |
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| San Antonio Spurs |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The San Antonio Spurs started as the Dallas Chapparals in the American Basketball Association in 1967. Their recent NBA Championship win, their fourth in eight years solidified this current team led by Tim Duncan as a dynasty. |
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| Portland Trail Blazers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Portland Trail Blazers entered the NBA in 1970 as an expansion team. Up until the last few years, they were a perennial playoff team, but in rebuilding mode as of now. |
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| Philadelphia 76ers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The oldest franchise in the league, the Philadelphia 76ers started off as the Syracuse Nationals in 1939. They joined the NBA in 1946. |
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| New Orleans Hornets |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The New Orleans Hornets play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the NBA. They temporarily relocated to Oklahoma City for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons due to Hurricane Katrina. The team moved from Charlotte to New Orleans in 2002. |
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| New Jersey Nets |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The New Jersey Nets franchise has its roots traced back to the American Basketball Association in 1967 and was originally known as the New Jersey Americans. They eventually changed their name to the Nets to rhyme with the baseball Mets and the football Jets, teams that also played in the Long Island area at the time. They joined the NBA in 1976 as part of the ABA/NBA merger. |
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| Phoenix Suns |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| In 1968, along with Milwaukee (Bucks), Phoenix was awarded an NBA frachise and the Phoenix Suns came into existence. As of the end of the 2005-06 season, the Suns have the fourth best regular season winning percentage (.551). |
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| Seattle SuperSonics |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Seattle SuperSonics play in the Northwest Division in the NBA's Western Conference. They are the only major pro sports franchise to bring a championship title to the city of Seattle. |
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| Indiana Pacers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Pacers began play in 1967-68, the inaugural season of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Upon the folding of the ABA, the Pacers were one of four teams to be invited into the National Basketball Association (NBA), beginning in 1976. The Pacers have definitely been a team of eras, with the latest seeing the departure of star guard Reggie Miller. |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Starting out as an expansion team in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers are most notable for being a team of "almosts" and "what ifs." From Michael Jordan's shot over Craig Ehlo to the trade that sent Ron Harper for the rights to Danny Ferry, the Cavs have been a team of eras that have yet to find a championship banner to hang from their rafters. The future success of the team, along with the hearts of fans, is now in the hands of phenom forward, LeBron James. |
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| Review - Open Your Heart |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Ryan McNeill reviews Christopher Bibey's book, "Open Your Heart With Basketball," a recount of Bibey's life with cancer and how he used basketball to beat it. |
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| Dallas Mavericks |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| The Dallas Mavericks' name comes from the TV show "Maverick", the character played by actor James Garner, who was an original team owner. The team had success relatively early in its history, but then fell into futility during the late 1980s through the 90s. However, they have turned it around recently even making their first NBA Finals in 2006. |
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| Team Preview - Celtics |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Welcome to About.com's 2007-08 NBA Season Team Preview for the Boston Celtics. Need a primer about what the Celtics did during the NBA offseason to improve the team? Who their most important player is and what needs to go right for the Celtics to succeed this season? Also get an opinion on who the NBA title contenders are to reach the NBA Finals? Check it all out here on About.com's team preview of the Celtics! |
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| Blue Devils 2006-07 Profile |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Check the record and roster of the Duke University Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). |
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| NBA Finals MVP Award Winners |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Who did so well during the NBA Finals that they stood out from other players on the court? Which players rose to the occassion to help their respective NBA teams win an NBA title? Check them out here, as well as the statistics that made them MVP award winners. |
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| Preview - Atlantic Division |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Fan of one of the Atlantic Division NBA teams - Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, or the Toronto Raptors? Or are you just a NBA junkie that needs his fix of hoops information? Check out the NBA preseason preview on any or all these teams and learn what you can expect of the team this upcoming 2007-08 NBA season brought to you by some of the best bloggers in the basketball blogosphere! |
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| 2006-07 Bucks Preview |
(Fri, 05 Sep 2008)
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| Get the skinny on this season's Milwaukee Bucks - the players that were involved in trades, drafted, and the free agents that signed with club and those that left to sign with another franchise. Also some questions coming into the season are answered. |
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