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Refs expecting Oct. 1 lockout

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The lead negotiator and spokesman for NBA referees announced Thursday that the referees expect to be locked out when exhibition play starts Oct. 1 after contract negotiations with the league broke down this week.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Bowen retires from NBA

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

After helping the Spurs win three championships and establishing himself as one of the premier perimeter defenders of the decade, Bruce Bowen is retiring at 38.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Daily Dime: Different game for Dwight Howard

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

...coverages ... and how much harder they've made his life than Cleveland's bigs and schemes did. Playoff schedule FINALS Los Angeles 2, Orlando 0 Game 3: Tuesday, 9 ET, ABC Isn't that right...

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Weekend Dime: Lockout FAQ

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images As they promised during All-Star Weekend, NBA commissioner David Stern and Players Association chief Billy Hunte...

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Weekend Dime: Best players who have never made All-Star team

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images Count Tayshaun Prince and Hedo Turkoglu as teammates on our All-Harper Team. 1 Meet The Harpers: Bes...

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While 'unlikely,' NBA to discuss possible changes to playoff format

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

After another season of great imbalance between teams in the West and East, NBA officials are pledging to consider changes to the playoff format -- ranging from small to radical -- that could be implemented in time for next season's playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Weekend Dime: Breaking down the Pau Gasol trade

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Joe Murphy/Getty Images See ya, Pau. The greatest Grizzly ever is on his way to L.A., thanks to 2008's biggest trade so far. 1 Q & A: T...

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Weekend Dime: Evaluating the last five blockbusters

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

...back for Shaq. The two main justifications for the hammering: 1. L.A. hasn't won a playoff series since Shaq left; and 2. Shaq proceeded to help Miami win the first championship in franchise...

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SPECIAL WEEKEND EDITION Big Aristotle ponders his future

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

...his birthday on March 6. A few weeks removed from his 35th birthday party and with the playoffs just three weeks away, Shaq definitely transmitted a stern springtime vibe when we caught up with him...

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Plan to re-seed playoff teams not taking root

Marc Stein, ESPN.com

Even with an imbalance of power swaying more to the West, don't expect the NBA to make changes.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2003