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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd during the 2009 NBA Championship Victory Parade at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Starting to Get Odom: L.A. and Star Forward End Talks, More Teams Come Into Fray

Published 4 months ago
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PITTSBURGH - JUNE 04: Mark Cuban celebrates after a goal by the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Four of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 4, 2009 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Marcin Gortat Signing Falls Through: What Next for the Mavericks?

Published 4 months ago
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Ron Artest #96 of the Houston Rockets get twisted up in the second quarter of Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Could We See Five Sixty-Win Teams Next Season?

Published 4 months ago
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CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 9: Zach Randolph #50 of the Los Angeles Clippers smiles during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena on February 9, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Have the Memphis Grizzlies Surpassed the LA Clippers As the Worst NBA Franchise?

Published 4 months ago
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by Aaron
11 days ago

hey man

please read my latest article,
nba players your left the game early.

comments are welcome as always

thank you very much

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282300-early-birds-nba-players-who-retired-early#page/7
by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Derek

So after suffering a broken finger ive been able to write a little bit more. LOL. Check out my latest please, comments are always welcomed

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246414-dissecting-realgms-report-of-a-potential-chris-bosh-re-signing

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246378-memo-to-stephen-jackson-give-it-a-rest

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244327-this-week-in-the-nba-and-5-things-i-think

-Mike
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Derek, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by micheal
2 months ago

Hey Derek

The Raptors have made another move however, I don’t agree with this one!
Here’s my take on the player they should have acquired Jodie Meeks.
Comments and critiques are always welcomed

-Mike
by Mohamed
3 months ago

Please take a look at this and tell me what do u think
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231686-the-best-commercials-on-br-humor

Thanks in advance!
Mohamed
by Mohamed Eldin
3 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231991-a-letter-to-br-editors-and-users

Hope you like it.
by Graham
3 months ago

Derek,

Here's the first installment in a two-part series Mr. Leroy Watson and I have put together. Take a look to find a little bit about Russell.

Leroy and I have worked very hard on this, so we'd appreciate a comment for feedback purposes as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227600-the-man-behind-the-rings-the-story-of-bill-russell-pt1
by Patrick
3 months ago

Hey I wrote an article about my take on the Erin Andrews video scandal. Take a look when you get a minute. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223849-thanks-for-nothing-espn-the-exploitation-of-erin-andrews
by Paul
3 months ago

Thanks for the pick, Derek. This Odom deal is beginning to wear on everyone. At least both sides are talking once again.
by Tyler Pollard
3 months ago

Hey,

The San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most sucessfull team this past ten years.
Are they a dynasty or not?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222805-san-antonio-spurs-dynasty-or-not
by Daniel
3 months ago

Derek,
the establishment still needs some tweaking, apparently....
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221944-parting-shot-my-biggest-issue-with-br
by Keith
3 months ago

Are NBA teams finally going to stop the spending?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220107-shrunken-salary-cap-forcing-teams-to-put-away-wallets
by Daniel
3 months ago

The battle for b/r's soul wages on.....
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219349-br-extends-olive-branch-but-is-it-poisonous

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Have the Memphis Grizzlies Surpassed the LA Clippers As the Worst NBA Franchise?

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