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Kamenetzky Bros. Power Rankings: Bynum Fathead Night Canceled

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When the Cavs signed Andrew Bynum last summer to a creatively structured, heavily incentivized contract, it was seen as a low-risk, high-reward move capable of pushing Cleveland at the very least into the lower half of the Eastern Conference playoff ladder. Clearly that last part isn’t happening. At least not with Bynum around. The Cavs have suspended Bynum indefinitely, and according to multiple sources are shopping him heavily. The good news? Aside from completely ruining Andrew Bynum Fathead Night on Sunday at

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Fantasy Spin: Sunday, December 29, 2013

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LeBron James/MIA sat out the Heat-Blazers confrontation, but Miami gutted out a 108-107 win. The Clippers beat the visiting Jazz despite being held to less than 100 points. The Suns cruised to a victory over the Sixers, while the Nuggets were no match for the Grizzlies. Kevin Love/MIN continued to roll and the Timberwolves had no trouble with the “current” worst team in the league, the Milwaukee Bucks. In the early game, Cleveland lost to Boston, with Andrew Bynum/CLE absent.

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Tweet of the Night: NBA Players react to UFC 168

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It’s very rare that the worlds of basketball and mixed martial arts cross paths, but when it does it’s always interesting to see a players take on the sport. With the highly anticipated main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 168, players from around the NBA watched the bout. With their interests particularly rooted in this match, their reactions  were mixed as the fight ended with a shocking injury. [Read more…]

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10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Blake Griffin Drops 40, Miami Takes Down Portland without LeBron James

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Saturday, December 28 was a high-octane day in the NBA with 24 teams playing in 12 games. There were further examples of individual’s statistical brilliance, another exhibition of greatness from a top championship contender, and a number of familiar results from disappointing teams. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s games. [Read more…]

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Tweet of the Day: Former NBA’er Reacts to Bynum News

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Earlier today the Cleveland Cavaliers announced they have suspended center Andrew Bynum indefinitely for “conduct detrimental to the team.” During the offseason much attention was directed to where Bynum would end up signing after spending the previous year rehabbing an injury with the Philadelphia 76ers. Several teams were rumored as a possible landing spot, however, he ultimately picked Cleveland in the latter part of the summer. Minutes after the Cavaliers made its announcement, rumors quickly began to spread about why he was

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SH Blog: Dragic says Hornacek is “a great coach”; Horford unlikely to return for playoffs

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Jeff Hornacek Suns

The Andrew Bynum news is dominating the NBA today. Of course, this big news would break on a day I spent a good portion of in the car, driving from my grandparents’ place in New York to my parents’ house in Baltimore. So if you, like me, are still playing catch-up, here’s the basics: The Cavs suspended Bynum indefinitely for “conduct detrimental to the team” and it looks like he’s played his last game for Cleveland. There’s murmurs that Bynum just flat

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PODCAST: Who Might Trade for Andrew Bynum?

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By now you have probably heard the news that Andrew Bynum had been suspended indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team, and that the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to trade him before the remainder of his two-year, $24 million contract becomes guaranteed on Jan. 10, meaning the Cavs would have to waive him by Jan. 7 to save nearly $19 million. Would anyone want him? All character issues aside — and there are plenty of those — this is still a player

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Cavaliers Indefinitely Suspend Andrew Bynum

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum was suspended indefinitely Saturday morning for “conduct detrimental to the team.” The announcement was made by Cavs GM Chris Grant in a news release that also said Bynum did not travel with the team Friday night for Saturday afternoon’s game at Boston. Bynum will not participate in any team activities until further notice. The timing of the suspension could dramatically impact Cleveland’s payroll. Bynum signed a two-year, $24.5 million contract with the Cavaliers in the offseason, but “only”

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