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LeBron vs. Wade: More than just a game

John Hollinger, ESPN.com

When LeBron James and Dwyane Wade take the floor, it is more than just a game.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Lakers get championship rings then beat Clippers behind Bryant, Bynum

Associated Press

The Lakers opened defense of their title Tuesday night with a 99-92 victory over the Clippers.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Lakers celebrate 15th championship

ESPN.com news services

The Lakers received their rings and unveiled the franchise's 15th championship banner Tuesday night in a ceremony.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Laimbeer ready to make jump to NBA

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In seven seasons as a WNBA coach, Bill Laimbeer became so much more than a "Bad Boy." And everything he accomplished in Detroit helped prepare him to start a coaching career in the NBA.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

PTI : Happy B'day, Ralph Sampson!

Former NBA center Ralph Sampson turns 49 today.

ESPN Insider Video | July 07, 2009

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Bob Finnan of The News-Herald: "The NBA took away his hop step. Will the 'crab dribble' be soon to follow? ... 'If they take it away like they did my ...

Blog | January 07, 2009

Monday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

After trading for Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban wrote a fairly lengthy explanation of the trade on his blog. A New Jersey fan dissects it in hindsight, point...

Blog | November 24, 2008

First Cup: Wednesday

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Tony Massarotti of the Boston Herald: "Maybe we had this all wrong. Maybe the real question is how the Cleveland Cavaliers int...

Blog | May 07, 2008

Pat Riley on Coaching

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar] and Magic [Johnson] and [James] Worthy and [Bob] McAdoo and [Byron] Scott and [Michael] Cooper and [Norm] Nixon. I mean, that's how I got my start. And most of the...

Blog | April 03, 2008

Now That's What I'm Talking About

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Reggie Miller, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley seemed pretty animated that black candidates like Mark Jackson, Michael Cooper, and Terry Porter have not gotten any of the jobs that have gone to Billy Donovan...

Blog | June 01, 2007

Feeling Violated by Playoff Basketball

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Phoenix vs. San Antonio is a series with a problem. It's a problem that seems to have a lot to do with where this or that knee or elbow is winding up,...

Blog | May 14, 2007

Nowitzki's career is on the clock

Dirk Nowitzki was outscored by Maurice Ager. Dirk Nowitzki didn't attempt a shot from closer than 13 feet. Dirk Nowitzki got dunked on by Matt Barnes....

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 04, 2007

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Basketbawful explains "flu-like symptoms": "Back in 1995, I travelled to Indianapolis to attend an Indiana Pacers game. The game was on...

Blog | February 07, 2007

Four Teams Offer Greek Center a Contract

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...why? Click the link above, to I Heart KG, to read a quote from NBDL coach Michael Cooper talking about wanting to "pee-pee in his pants" when he found out about...

Blog | September 07, 2006

David Aldridge: Best Defensive Team Doesn't Win Titles Anymore

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...a player - or players - considered among the best defenders at his position. The '80s Lakers had Michael Cooper. The Celtics had Kevin McHale and Dennis Johnson. The Pistons had Dennis Rodman and Joe Dumars...

Blog | May 31, 2006