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The LeBron talks, Wade talks, and Bosh talks have been the main course of next year's offseason, but like every other restaurantámenu, there are always the supporting dishes. In this case, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, and Amar'e Stoudemire are solidáplayers that make this cast of free agents shine. But if there is one player to make a silent splash this coming offseason, it would have to be the 7'0" forward Dirk Nowitzki. Being ...

In this day and age everything is expanding. Apple Inc. will not stop creating new portable music devices and laptops, and snack companies are finding new ways to reduce calories from our dearly beloved potato chips. Depending on how you look at it, change can either be good or bad. This logic can be applied to the NBA. Keeping things traditional seems to rock the boat steady, but spicing things help once ...

No one likes to leave the game early. Sometimes unfortunate situations get the better of the player and the player is no longer able to move forward. Many players feel that when the time is right, they will retire at peace. For many in the game of basketball ending on a high note not only leaves a lasting impression on the game, but helps them carry on throughout life. However, for the ...

ItÆs that time of year again, and no I am not thinking about the premature stages of the NBA season. In fact, I am talking about the flu season. With H1N1 spreading around faster than a forest fire, why not do an "annual check-up" spin-off of this yearly event? With the offseason coming to a close, teams are making the final cuts and adjustments for a long season. We've got ...

Like humans, each NBA team has their own special type of DNA that makes their team special. With this rule being stated, every team is included; regardless of their success rate. Sometimes the wins and losses are not the only things that make fans come to games. The simplicity of fan interaction is just as good as watching Kobe drain 81 in one game. Now don't get me wrong, some of these ...

The bench. n. 1. A long seat, often without a back, for two or more persons Some may think that "riding the pine" is bad and totally useless. News flash folks; it isn't! In fact, it is the most vital part of any team. Without a bench, your starters are screwed. The bench are there to give the starters the rest they need, and to help keep the energy high during the game. Let us continue ...

When the Dallas Mavericks lost in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat in the 2005-2006 playoffs, the title "one-hit-wonders" seemed to blanket the organization. The Dallas Mavericks have not reached that championship plateau since their trip to the Finals, and many are wondering if they will ever reach the top again. After falling face first to the Golden State Warriors in the 2006-2007 playoffs, and losing to the New Orleans Hornets ...

The stretch towards the off-season finish line is slowly approaching, but the distance from here to there is too long to withstand. The ache and pains of watching countless reruns on NBA TV is getting too much to handle. The games that they have shown are not that fascinating. Unless youÆre interested in Kwame Brown's first ever professional basketball game, the games have been weak. But as I sat there watching Brown ...

In this day and age NBA players are beginning to show off. As if the tough jumper or the hard slam dunk wasn't enough, taunts have been performed just to show how good a player is. The entertainment factor of a basketball game can be supplied from the team mascot, cheerleaders, and halftime shows. But if you havenÆt already spotted out, these entertainment suppliers are not always there during the ...