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Griffin went No. 1 overall to the Clippers

2009 NBA Draft Recap

After taking a few twists and turns, the 2009 NBA Draft is in the books. As expected the L.A. Clippers selected Blake Griffin No. 1 overall, but it was Minnesota's odd decision to select back-to-back point guards with the fifth and sixth picks that stole the headlines. more
Griffin went No. 1 overall to the Clippers
 

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No Easy Buckets

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Power Rankings

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Shaq will team with LeBron this season..

O'Neal traded to Cavs

The NBA Draft is tonight, but the biggest news of the league's off-season has revolved around the trades that have taken place over the last few days.

There's a rivalry brewing for the 2008-09 season

No Easy Buckets: Looking toward next season

The Lakers won the 2008-09 NBA championship, but they are far from a lock to take home the 2009-10 title as well. Michael Bradley wraps up this season and looks toward the fall in the No Easy Buckets season finale.

Kobe won his fourth title Sunday evening

Lakers roll over Magic to claim 15th title

The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 15th title in franchise history following a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Courtney Lee missed a buzzer-beater in Game Two

No Easy Buckets: Magic teetering on the edge

It may be too easy to say that once Courtney Lee’s alley-oop layup slid off the rim Sunday night, Orlando was finished, but after watching the opening act of the ’09 Finals, it sure seems that way. Michael Bradley says the Magic better get their act together.

Kobe looks for ring No. 4 against Orlando.

NBA Finals Preview: Lakers vs. Magic

Game 1 of the NBA Finals kicks off tonight from Staples Center with the Western Conference champion L.A. Lakers hosting the Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic in a best-of-seven series to determine the NBA's top team.

Kobe's still looking for his first title as the Lakers' main Man

No Easy Buckets: Bryant needs this title

Can Kobe win a title as the Lakers’ Main Man? That's what everyone wants to know as the Lakers and Magic prepare for their seven-game series to decide the NBA's 2008-09 champion.

Will LeBron's playoff run end before meeting Kobe?

Kobe vs. LeBron? Maybe.

All season long, a Kobe vs. LeBron match-up in the NBA Finals was taken for granted. Now, King James and the Cavaliers are in must-win mode heading into Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the Magic Kingdom of Orlando.

Rashard Lewis is averaging 20 ppg vs. the Cavs

No Easy Buckets: Magic proving experts wrong

Thanks to some stifling defense and offensive contributions from multiple sources, Orlando has looked like the far superior team in its Conference Finals series against Cleveland.

LeBron leads Cleveland into the conference finals.

NBA Playoffs Preview: Cleveland vs. Orlando

The Cleveland Cavaliers look to continue their march through the playoffs as they meet the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 tips off tonight from Quicken Loans Arena.

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