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Notes from around the NBA: February 26, 2012

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Roster for tonight’s game: Lebron James Miami Kevin Durant Oklahoma Carmelo Anthony New York Blake Griffin LA Clippers Dwight Howard Orlando Andrew Bynum LA Lakers Derrick Rose Chicago Kobe Bryant LA Lakers Dwyane Wade Miami Chris Paul LA Clippers Chris Bosh Miami Kevin Love Minnesota Roy Hibbert Indiana Russell Westbrook Oklahoma Paul Pierce Boston Dirk Nowtzki Dallas Deron Williams New Jersey Marc Gasol Memphis Luol Deng Chicago LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Andre Iguodala Philadelphia Tony Parker San Antonio Rajon Rondo Boston Steve Nash Phoenix Joe Johnson Atlanta There’s a rumor circulating involving Howard, where the deal actually will come down March 1. It goes something like this: The Magic send Howard, SF Hedo Turkoglu and Nelson to the Lakers; the Magic receive Bynum and Gasol. The salaries are close to matching up, making

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Fantasy Spin: Sunday Feb. 26

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With fantasy leagues on hold during the all-star break, here’s a quick trip through the rumor mill. There’s interest from multiple teams in Jose Calderon and Leandro Barbosa. The Lakers may have already signed Rasheed Wallace, covet Michael Beasley and have been linked to Raymond Felton.  Non-stop speculation about Dwight Howard will continue. A few fantasy VIP — very important players — are expected to return soon: Joe Johnson, Zach Randolph, Danilo Gallinari, Elton Brand and Manu Ginobili. Other useful

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Sheridan’s Sunday Power Rankings

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My long introduction strike enters its second week — partly because Heisler wrote long again in his intro last Wednesday, and partly because I am pressed for time this particular Sunday morning in Orlando because I am playing soon in the Li Ning media basketball game, preparing to knock down 3s like Ryan Anderson. So here are your weekly Sunday rankings, and if you are patient and read every single word, you will find a money-making opportunity buried amongst these 2,000

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Bernucca: Josh Smith should be playing today

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Why isn’t Josh Smith in the All-Star Game? Smith has been the best and most consistent player this season on the Atlanta Hawks, who have the same record (20-14) as the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets and deserve to have an All-Star. But the Hawks probably don’t deserve two All-Stars. At least that’s what the Eastern Conference coaches felt, picking Joe Johnson and snubbing Smith, whose numbers are considerably better. When Johnson had to bow out with an injury earlier

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Tweet of the Day: Jeff Green

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I'm going with Chase Budinger...why? Cause he proved white men can jump
February 25, 2012 11:05 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite
I’m with Green on this one. Jeremy Evans was quite impressive in his two handed-double-dunk (for lack of a better phrase), and I respect that. I also understand Budinger  didn’t do any windmill 360s or jump over any cars. But he had creativity, and jumping over P. Diddy with a “White Men Can’t Jump” motto was a cool idea. Not to mention, he dunked blindfolded. Reverse. So hats off to Jeremy Evans, I suppose his dual ball dunk took

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Sheridan: Stern ducks question on “veto” of CP3-to-Lakers deal

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// ORLANDO — Shall we call him “Daffy,” “Donald,” or “Floyd Mayweather?” Which “duck” moniker is most fitting? Because NBA commissioner David Stern, asked a fair question tonight by yours truly at his annual All-Star news conference, did the finest bob-and-weave in NBA history while refusing to answer whether squashing the trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers was the right thing to do. Here is a transcript of the back-and-forth: Q.  It’s been two months now since you vetoed the

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Notes from around the NBA: February 25, 2012

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The China Basketball Association has refused to give Wilson Chandler a letter of clearance to play immediately in NBA, sources tell Yahoo! Twitter Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has secured one of the richest shoe endorsement deals in history, a package that could pay him more than $200 million across the remainder of his career, a source told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports Nash’s eighth All-Star trip at age 38 is remarkable as the oldest All-Star point guard — ever. But with a 14-20 Suns team, the

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Tweet of the Day: David Lee

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My favorite night of TV every year as a kid was watching the NBA dunk contest. I'm hype again this year, I predict @ will win!
February 25, 2012 3:22 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite
@Dlee042
David Lee
I have to say I agree with Lee on this one. Of the four players in the Slam Dunk contest this year, George seems to have the greatest potential to really put on a show. The hype really started following his windmill dunk in overtime vs. the Hornets, and he seems to be the favorite going into Saturday Night. I’m really not sure what to expect out of Chase Budinger or Jeremy Evans, as they really are not big

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