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Tweet of the Day: Darnell Mayberry

May 7, 2012 by Brian Kilkenny

Now on Thunder Rumblings: Could Kendrick Perkins be out 10 to 14 days? -- http://t.co/rMttU83X

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Darnell Mayberry

How significant of a loss could this be? The Thunder certainly don’t lack depth down low, with Nick Collison and Nazr Mohammed filling in as serviceable backups. Not to mention, Serge Ibaka is a phenomenal defender, and one in which would be able to guard some of the most elite big men in the game. But Kendrick Perkins’ absence will undoubtedly be felt, and if he misses extended time, it could be crucial down the stretch for the Oklahoma

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Five early-entry gems in the 2012 NBA Draft

May 7, 2012 by Tommy Dee

If the NBA draft were the NFL draft, then last June people would have dubbed Washington’s Isaiah Thomas as “Mr. Irrelevant” considering that moniker is bestowed on the last player drafted. But anyone who has watched the Sacramento Kings this year knows that the dynamic Thomas, the last pick of the second round in the 2011 draft, has been far from irrelevant. In fact, he’s undoubtably had a faster adjustment to the NBA game than the other guard they acquired that

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Hubbard: Criticism of Mavericks makes little sense

May 7, 2012 by Jan Hubbard

If you live in an area other than Dallas, Texas, you probably are not aware that if the Mavericks had brought back their team of a year ago, they would have won their second consecutive NBA title. Yes, that is correct. Add Tyson Chandler, J.J. Barea and DeShawn Stevenson to the Mavericks roster, and instead of being swept by Oklahoma City in the first round, the Mavericks would have won in six games at the most, maybe five like last year and,

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Rajon Rondo has been MVP of the playoffs thus far

May 7, 2012 by Chris Sheridan

No word yet from the NBA on when the Most Valuable Player award will be announced, but you can pretty much assume it will be LeBron James (who did not have the ball in his hands for the final shot yesterday at Madison Square Garden, Dwyane Wade did.) But what about the playoffs? Who has been the MVP thus far? In my book, it has been Rajon Rondo despite his bumping of a referee that earned him a one-game suspension for Game 2.

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Playoffs Day 9: Rivals Sixers, Celtics win, inch toward first playoff meeting in 10 years

May 7, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

We’re not gonna get excited about Melo cracking open a 40 and the Knicks fighting off elimination, OK? Win again Wednesday night in Miami. That will make you the lead of the playoffs roundup. Here’s what everyone should be excited about: the 76ers and Celtics look like they will be playing each other in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Thirty years ago, this was the best rivalry in all of sports. Here’s all you need to know about how much these teams hated each

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Marks: Sixers ready to put Bulls on ice

May 7, 2012 by Jon Marks

PHILADELPHIA—First off, this isn’t hockey. The No. 8 just seed isn’t supposed to beat No. 1—the way the Philadelphia 76ers are on the verge of doing to the Cbicago Bulls—after grinding out an 89-82 win Suday to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. One more “W’’ would make them only the fifth team in NBA history to pull off such an upset, something which happens regularly on ice. The difference basically is there’s may be goaltending in hoops, but no goaltenders to swat

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Thunder’s Perkins needs rest, and will get it

May 6, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins need rest for his strained hip muscle and will get at least a few days. The Thunder announced Sunday night that Perkins underwent an MRI that confirmed a strained muscle in his right hip suffered in the first half of Saturday’s win at Dallas that eliminated the defending champions in four games. According to the team, Perkins’ return is based on his progress and recovery in the coming days, which feature plenty of days off for

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Ernst & Young improperly counts Most Improved Player voting

May 6, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

There was more than a little head-scratching when the Most Improved Player voting was released Friday. In addition to Ryan Anderson undeservedly winning the award, a scan of the balloting showed a single first-place vote going to Andrew Bogut. Bogut played just 12 games this season, driven to the sidelines by a pair of injuries. He also was dealt from Milwaukee to Golden State at the trading deadline. In addition, all of his numbers – except his formerly horrific free-throw shooting –

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