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Salary Cap Is Hinkie's Biggest Test

You've already read and heard plenty about advanced analytics and next-level metrics and the debate between the merits of traditional scouting and progressive number crunching...

Written by Martin Kenmore about 1 day ago 7 reads 0 comments

C's Asst. GM Turned Down PHI's Offer

The Boston Celtics already lost one top front-office executive this offseason and could have lost another, but assistant general manager Mike Zarren reportedly turned down an opportunity to become the Philadelphia 76ers ' general manager...

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Washburn: Paul Pierce's Family Is Preparing for Relocation

At this point in the decision-making process with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, we are trying to read tea leaves, which are notoriously unreliable. But if I was reading tea leaves that said “Hey Tom, you are going to die on Tuesday...

Written by Benjamin Cruz about 1 day ago 382 reads 1 comments

Knicks Could Lose Copeland in Free Agency

Chris Copeland, a training-camp long shot who spent part of the season lugging around a pink knapsack as part of rookie hazing, may turn into a very attractive piece on the free-agent market...

Written by Adam Nofflett about 1 day ago 106 reads 1 comments

Comparing Mock Drafts for NY Knicks from Around the Web

While the New York Knicks finished 2013 with 54 wins and the No. 2 in the Eastern Conference, they still have much to improve next season. With only one pick in the NBA draft next month, Glen Grunwald and Co...

Written by John Dorn about 2 days ago 7,150 reads 20 comments

Teetering Knicks Gain Foothold

Elimination hovered over the Knicks , menacingly, like the cartoon version of death, waving his pointed sickle, threatening their postseason existence. The end seemed near Thursday night, with only the details to be determined and the last rites recited.

Written by Alex Tam about 2 days ago 33 reads 1 comments

Why Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce Decision Will Define the Next Decade

Paul Pierce is the Boston Celtics . At least that’s been the case for the last decade and a half. Envisioning a Celtics squad without The Truth is almost unimaginable...

Written by Sebastian Lena about 2 days ago 4,986 reads 16 comments

Refs Look to Maintain Order in Game 5 with Techs on Melo and Co.

Quicker than the smoke from the New York Knicks ' pregame introduction pyrotechnics could clear, Carmelo Anthony drew a technical foul in Game 5 of his team's second-round series against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night...

Written by Grant Hughes about 2 days ago 2,961 reads 10 comments

Prigioni Returns to Starting Lineup Tonight

Woodson will return to his “small” lineup of Pablo Prigioni, Raymond Felton, Iman Shumpert, Carmelo Anthony and Chandler. In Game 4, Woodson started Kenyon Martin at power forward and only played Prigioni three minutes...

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Report: 76ers to Interview Lead Asst. Curry

The Sixers are expected to interview lead assistant Michael Curry for coaching opening next week, league sources say...

Written by Adam Nofflett about 2 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

Nick Young Takes to Instagram to Respond to Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Nick Young is currently facing a sexual assault lawsuit that a woman recently filed, alleging that some very ugly things occurred two years ago...

Written by Adam Nofflett about 3 days ago 159 reads 1 comments

NBA Picks: Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks, Game 5

Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith are shooting a combined 33 percent over their last seven games, which is important to consider when making your NBA picks on Thursday as the New York ...

Written by Jeff Grant about 3 days ago 2,046 reads 1 comments

Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About Nets

Written by Robert Piva about 3 days ago 58 reads 1 comments