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Bernucca: The top 10 restricted free agents

May 31, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

Yesterday, we ran down the top 20 unrestricted free agents. Today, we look at the top 10 restricted free agents, which is a little trickier. By and large, restricted free agents are all on their rookie contract, which provides guaranteed money that can establish the starting point for negotiations. And that’s where it gets tricky. JaVale McGee made $2.46 million this season and has a qualifying offer for $3.49 million next season. Both figures are well below what starting centers receive. But how

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News, Notes, and Rumors from around the NBA: March 26, 2012.

March 26, 2012 by Guest Contributors

Johnson, Durant Earn Weekly Honors The Atlanta Hawks’ Joe Johnson and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 19-25. Johnson led the Hawks to a 4-1 week with averages of 23.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Johnson hit game-tying three-pointers vs. Cleveland on March 21 and Utah on March 25, as well as the game-winning three-pointer at Washington on March 24. Durant’s 29.5 ppg

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Fantasy Spin: Friday March 23

March 23, 2012 by Kent Williams

There’s another Freeroll tonight on DraftStreet. Even if you haven’t been following my daily adventures there (scroll to the bottom of this page) you should give it a try. Just click the link to enter. Bragging rights against Chris Sheridan are valuable enough, but there’s also $350 in cash prizes and it’s completely free to enter. You just have to pick eight players who fit under a $100,000 salary cap. The rules are easy; winning is a challenge. Thursday Recap LAC @

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Kings waive J.J. Hickson

March 19, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

A year ago, J.J. Hickson was in the running for the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Now he’s not even an NBA player. Hickson, 23, was waived Monday by the Sacramento Kings, the team announced. Yahoo! Sports reported that Hickson received a buyout. The 6-9 Hickson was a 2008 first-round pick of the Cleveland Cavaliers and was primarily a starter in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. He was one of the few bright spots in Cleveland’s dismal campaign a year ago, averaging career

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Tweet of the Day: Jason Thompson

March 13, 2012 by Brian Kilkenny

Sorry to See T.J. Ford Hav to Retire.....He was a Good Player in this League for Many Years n Sorry to See his Career end Short. #Respect

March 12, 2012 9:23 pm via UberSocial for BlackBerry ReplyRetweetFavorite

@jtthekid

Jason Thompson

Respect indeed. Following up, T.J. Ford, who was trying to fight through injuries and produce for the Spurs, retired today after suffering a neck injury two weeks ago. Known for his exceptional college career at Texas and quickness, he has had a productive career playing for the Bucks, Pacers, Raptors, and the Spurs. Staying healthy had become an issue for Ford, and at age 28, he decided it was best to retire. It’s a shame to see, as Ford

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The Bernucca List – Edition 14

March 1, 2012 by Chris Bernucca

Last week’s edition of The Bernucca List was correctly solved by Mike, who determined that all 20 players listed were active and had exactly one All-Star berth. Nice job. The latest list is below. See if you can determine the common threads among every player on the list. First correct responder gets mentioned in next week’s list. You can answer via the comments or send me a Tweet. The Bernucca List Andris Biedrins Jason Collins DeMarcus Cousins Al Harrington Dwight Howard Kurt Thomas Jason Thompson

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Tweet of the Day: Isaiah Thomas

February 22, 2012 by Brian Kilkenny

Gotta go thru the dark to see the light!! Success comes thru failure, FAITH is everything I will never stop believing in this TEAM... #TMC

February 22, 2012 3:19 am via Echofon ReplyRetweetFavorite

@Isaiah_Thomas2

Isaiah Thomas

No, this is not the Isaiah Thomas you’re used to; Not the former general manager and coach of the Knicks, nor the All-Star point guard for the Pistons. This is the breakout rookie for the Sacramento Kings who has been tremendous since becoming the starting point guard. After posting 23 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists in his first start, he followed up with 24 points on 5-for-8 shooting from 3-point range, and five assists. Although the Kings fell

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