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LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on up in our rankings following a convincing Christmas Day road win over the Lakers.
[FULL STORY]'Tis the Season
Last second holiday shoppers are hoping to come through in the clutch like Kobe Bryant. Here’s a few sports-related gift ideas for those still looking for the perfect video game, book, movie or equipment for friends and family.
[FULL STORY]NBA Power Rankings
Despite suffering through a myriad of injuries, the Portland Trail Blazers are holding steady in the tumultuous Western Conference. After winning three of its last four games, Portland sits in the No. 12 position of this week's NBA Power Rankings.
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Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics have ascended to the top of our power rankings following an impressive 10-game winning streak.
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The Lakers have company this week in our power rankings as the Magic, Celtics and Cavaliers — the East's Big Three — are all knocking at the door.
[FULL STORY]Game Capsules — Dec. 12
Mike Dunleavy made a pair of free throws with 0.1 seconds on the clock to cap a strange finish and give the Indiana Pacers a 114-113 victory over the Washington Wizards.
[FULL STORY]Game Capsules — Dec. 11
Tyler Hansbrough scored a career-high 21 points while grabbing seven rebounds off the bench, as the Indiana Pacers snapped a six-game skid with a 107-91 victory over the lowly New Jersey Nets at Conseco Fieldhouse.
[FULL STORY]NBA Power Rankings
Armed with a healthy Pau Gasol, the L.A. Lakers are playing at a championship level once again. And after six straight wins, they've made the climb to the top of our power rankings.
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Despite losing Jameer Nelson for at least a month to a knee injury, the Orlando Magic has won five straight games and appears primed to defend its Eastern Conference title.
[FULL STORY]Jazz bouncing back after rough start
After a rough start to the 2009-10 campaign, the Utah Jazz (6-6) is riding its first two-game winning streak of the season and appears to have gotten back on track.
[FULL STORY]NBA Power Rankings
After a disappointing 0-2 start to the season, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers top our rankings this week due in large part to back-to-back road victories over the Magic and Heat.
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Led by Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns are making noise out West. They've rebounded from the disappointment of missing last year's playoffs and currently find themselves tied with the L.A. Lakers atop the Pacific Division.
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The first week of NBA action is in the books, and the Boston Celtics have risen to the top of our rankings thanks to stellar point guard play from Rajon Rondo, strong leadership from the Big Three and the best defense in the league.
[FULL STORY]NBA Power Rankings: Preseason
As the tip to another NBA season approaches, we find new faces in new places including Ron-Ron in L.A., Shaq in Cleveland, RJ in San Antonio, Rasheed in Boston and Vinsanity in Orlando. Which new arrivals will have the biggest impact on their new teams? Find out in the preseason edition of our NBA Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]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.
[FULL STORY]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.
[FULL STORY]NBA Draft Lottery
The 25th anniversary of the NBA Draft Lottery saw the winning ping-pong numbers drawn for the Clippers, Grizzlies and Thunder.
[FULL STORY]No Easy Buckets: And the winners are...
As 16 NBA teams prepare for the playoffs, many of their players are looking for some postseason hardware. Michael Bradley weighs in on the deserving players.
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NBA Power Rankings
With the All-Star break on the horizon, Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz are sneaking up on the competition in the Western Conference. They're making moves in our weekly power rankings as well.
NBA Power Rankings
Winners of five straight, the Chicago Bulls are shooting up our power rankings just a month after head coach Vinny Del Negro's job was in serious jeopardy.
NBA All-Star Reserves Announced
Last week we tackled the fans' vote of the All-Star starters for the 59th All-Star Game. This week it's time to dissect the coaches' choices of the reserves.
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