Kobe Bryant tore his achilles?

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a miracle 118-116 win against the Golden State Warriors (who had led for much of the game), keeping their Playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, even if the Lakers reach the postseason, they may have to go on without Kobe Bryant. The team announced that the 17-year veteran suffered a “probable”…

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Portsmouth Invitational tips off… with a song

The 61st Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament tipped off Wednesday night in front of a near capacity crowd, both in the stands and at the scout tables as representatives of every NBA club and a number of others were in attendance. Before they put up a shot, there was an impromptu a cappella version of the…

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Jay-Z sells stake in Nets to be an NBA agent

Shawn Carter – more commonly known as music mogul and rapper Jay-Z – is taking his involvement in professional basketball to another level. Jay-Z, who owns less than one percent of the Brooklyn Nets, worth about $350,000, has began the process of selling his minority stake in the team. While this move may come as…

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Scouting legend, Marty Blake, dies at 86

NBA scouting legend, Marty Blake, was truly a man ahead of his time as far as scouting for basketball talent was concerned. But considering that this man has been an integral part of the NBA since its early stages of infancy, that is saying a whole lot about someone regarded as the “Godfather of scouting.”…

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Portsmouth Invitational rosters set

The 61st Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament tips off next week on Wed., April 11 with 64 invited collegiate basketball players, all of whom are seniors are their respected colleges. The tournament will run Wed., through Sat. and will have scouts from all NBA teams, as well as numerous overseas basketball teams, in attendance. The tournament…

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NBA Is rigged?

NBA Is Rigged? Fan shows some suspect proof the NBA needs Lakers in the playoffs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YZatX_6i5WY

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Vandeweghe lands key NBA role

Kiki Vandeweghe has done just about everything there is to do in Basketball and now the American is about to put another feather in his cap. The former NBA player has been named Vice President, Basketball Operations and will start in his new post from April 1st. NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations Stu Jackson…

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