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Prior to the latest developments, there were few signs that Dwyane Wade had any interest in leaving Miami. How quickly things can change. According to a Yahoo Sports report, Wade spent Friday afternoon meeting with the Chicago Bulls for the second time in two days. News of a second meeting comes as a surprise, and it creates a pair of intriguing possibilities. Even though a partnership with LeBron ...

At first glance, LeBron James appears to be holding the basketball world in his massive hands as July 1, 2010 looms ominously just below the horizon.  A closer look reveals that the ball isn’t actually in LeBron’s court as he ponders his future. No, it’s not up to Worldwide William Wesley or Maverick Carter.  It’s not up to LeBron’s family circle, his mom, or his girlfriend. Instead, the ...

When free agency officially begins Thursday, five NBA teams will journey to somewhere in Akron (presumably LeBron’s palatial estate) to make aggressive pitches to the King. Whether or not the rumors being spread by Worldwide Wes are true, Chicago is without doubt one of the most likely destinations for LeBron James. The draft-day trade that sent Kirk Hinrich to the Washington Wizards appears to have increased the Bulls chances of landing LeBron, ...

Lost amidst the flurry of excitement surrounding Game 7 of the NBA Finals Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers quietly made a move that could shape the framework of next week’s NBA Draft. The Sixers dealt disgruntled center Samuel Dalembert to the Kings in exchange for Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes. The deal was more than just an attempt to ship an unhappy player to a basketball wilderness.  It provided ...

All eyes will be focused on Kobe Bryant Tuesday night as the Lakers attempt to extend the NBA Finals and prevent the Celtics from claiming their 18th title in franchise history. After five grueling contests, Kobe Bryant is still searching for support from his teammates.  The lauded supporting cast led by Pau Gasol and Ron Artest has pulled off a disappearing act.  What was supposed to be the most complete ...

The New Jersey Nets have reached an agreement in principle with former Mavericks head coach and current television analyst Avery Johnson, ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon. Johnson, who is currently covering the 2010 NBA Finals for ESPN, was also a finalist for the Atlanta Hawks coaching vacancy.  He met with Atlanta GM Rick Sund on Saturday, but was not offered the job at that time. After Johnson took over ...

The excitement is beginning to build with the NBA draft on the horizon. Pre-draft chatter suggests that a number of players will be selected higher than originally expected, including Butler's Gordon Hayward and Kentucky's Patrick Patterson. The early indications have most NBA teams targeting proven college players ahead of potential-laden prospects. Here's a look at how the draft is shaping up.Begin Slideshow