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NBA 2K7
To be sure, NBA 2K7 once again lives firmly at the intersection of “Rock” and “Solid.”

Manu Ginobili Has Successful Surgery
The San Antonio Spurs announced that earlier today Manu Ginobili underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to correct a posterior impingement of his left ankle.

Mourning Receives Community Assist Award for July
Miami HEAT center Alonzo Mourning has been named the recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award for July, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work.

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Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A.
The Celtics may be dealing with bruised egos as well as an assortment of minor injuries after a Game 3 loss, but their goal is still to steal a game on the road.

Never Give Bryant A Second Chance
If the Celtics continue to give Kobe Bryant chances to win, he will either beat you or he will create more drama than Boston wants to have hanging around.

Ex-NBA player Tisdale has part of leg amputated
Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale had part of his right leg amputated Monday because of bone cancer.

Celtics Coach Proves He Is No Quack
LOS ANGELES, June 14 — The day before the Boston Celtics embarked on a trip across the Atlantic Ocean for training camp in Rome, Coach Doc Rivers wanted Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce to start thinking about the Charles River in June. Rivers called his three all-stars and told them to …

The Staff: Weekly Update
NBA Ultimate Resources Weekly Update by KFL Writer Min Lee Watching the San Antonio Spurs climb back in the third quarter against Dallas Mavericks, I was reminded of the Pistons’ championship series against the Lakers in 2004. The Pistons stifled the star-studded Laker lineup on the defensive end, rotating beautifully on pick-and-rolls and swarming the guy with the ball even when Lakers made

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Most Favored Nation Status
The U.S. Olympic basketball team boasts 10 current or former NBA all-stars, but it would be foolish to hand them the gold medal after a recent history of international failure.

Just What the Wizards Needed: A Big Man
Though not the sexy pick, JaVale McGee may be the right pick for the Wizards, a team in need of a big man that is getting a seven-footer.

Official Misconduct?
NBA officials have had a serious credibility problem long before convicted felon and former NBA referee Tim Donaghy accused officials of fixing outcomes.

Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A.
The Celtics may be dealing with bruised egos as well as an assortment of minor injuries after a Game 3 loss, but their goal is still to steal a game on the road.

Former Wizard Brown to Sign With Pistons
The L.A. Clippers continue their offseason makeover Monday by signing veteran swingman Ricky Davis, formerly of the Heat, to a multiyear contract.

Official Misconduct?
NBA officials have had a serious credibility problem long before convicted felon and former NBA referee Tim Donaghy accused officials of fixing outcomes.

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Busy Offseason
NBA Ultimate Resources Busy Offseason by KFL Writer Min Lee This NBA offseason has been surprisingly eventful and intriguing. We all anticipated the Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley hype (the latter of whom was rushed to the hospital after suffering a chest bruise at his first practice with the Heat), but the draft didn’t shake out the way most people expected. Some teams made very important

Breaking down the road to redemption
For the first time since 2000, the U.S. struck gold in an international hoops event. Charley Rosen breaks down how it happened.

Boston Seeks a Way To Steal One in L.A.
The Celtics may be dealing with bruised egos as well as an assortment of minor injuries after a Game 3 loss, but their goal is still to steal a game on the road.