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PODCAST: Michael Scotto on the Possibility of Carmelo Anthony Joining the Chicago Bulls

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New York’s worst nightmare became a reality when the Knicks were officially eliminated from the playoffs. “The beginning of the season, nobody ever thought we would be in this situation, this position that we’re in right now,” Carmelo Anthony said Sunday. After missing the playoffs for the first time in his career, Anthony appears further from competing for a championship than ever before. As a result, the Chicago Bulls have become New York’s top competition for Anthony’s services this summer. Anthony spoke glowingly of

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10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Memphis Takes Final Playoff Spot, Tyreke Evans and Nick Young Score 41

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Mere days remain in the 2013-14 NBA regular season. With time winding down, unlikely stars have taken it upon themselves to pull out career-best performances. On Monday, April 14, the final postseason spot was secured, two separate players scored 41 points and a rising force set a franchise record for wins in a season. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]

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Tweet of the Day: Portland Rookie CJ McCollom Wants A Handout

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Adidas announced a contract extension with Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard Monday. The deal, as reported by many news outlets, could be worth up to $100 million plus incentives. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Darren Rovell reported the $100 million potential of the deal. The deal, which can extend to 10 years, could be worth up to $100 million including incentives and options … It’s believed to be the largest shoe deal since Derrick Rose signed a 13-year deal in 2012 that could

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The Knicks failed to make the playoffs and we could have seen it coming

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“Nobody was expecting this,” Knicks head coach Mike Woodson said of his team missing the playoffs for the first time since 2010. “At the beginning of the season, nobody ever thought we’d be in this situation, in this position that we’re in right now,” said star forward Carmelo Anthony, who will not play in the postseason for the first time in his 11 year career. After coming into last year’s postseason as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, the New

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Chris Bernucca’s Postseason Award Choices

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Transparency is a two-way street. For years, NBA media members – echoing the sentiments of its passionate fan base – wanted more transparency from Commissioner David Stern and his executive staff. Whether it was a lottery drawing, a suspension in the playoffs or a referee scandal, folks felt like they were entitled to an explanation. And they were. Stern grudgingly came around. He arranged for the media to meet with referees prior to the season about rules changes. He allowed the media

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10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Curry Drops 47, Love Scores 43, Raptors Match Franchise Record

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The 2013-14 NBA regular season is rapidly approaching its end. With the opportunity to improve records, season averages and postseason standing running thin, 14 teams took to the court to make a lasting statement. There were season-best performances from All-Stars, significant wins by contenders and a clash between two of the association’s best interior players. An embattled lottery pick set a career-high, a first-round selection from 2013 continued his breakout month and a dynamic player continued to post triple-doubles. Here’s everything that

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10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Mavericks and Hawks Make Playoffs, Clippers Match Franchise Record

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With the final days of the 2013-14 NBA regular season upon us, only one spot remains in the postseason. On Saturday, April 12, the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference was locked up and a seventh team in the Western Conference clinched a berth in the playoffs. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]

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10 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Corey Brewer Scores 51, Raptors Clinch Division, Warriors in Playoffs

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What a strange night in the NBA. One of the most improbable scoring performances took place as a career role player eclipsed the 50-point plateau. A team that’s unfamiliar with success secured the Atlantic Division title, a meeting between championship contenders ended in a blowout and a legendary organization continued to reach new heights of regular season success. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]

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