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Jeremy Lin Wants to Make the Brooklyn Nets Fun Again
At his best, Jeremy Lin is one of the more exciting players in the NBA. Yes, for those who haven’t been following us following Lin’s career, you may be surprised to read it. YOu may barely remember something about Lin starring for the New York Knicks in 2012 and making them easy on the eyes, something that’s rarely happened in quite a while. Even when they had their best season in over a decade (2012-2013), the basketball wasn’t that fun. The team was simply good, or good enough to make the conference semifinals.
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Ben Simmons Injury Something Philadelphia 76ers Are Used To
The fact that things went so smoothly for the Philadelphia 76ers with Ben Simmons up to this point is the surprise. The bone fracture in his right foot? Per their history of big men getting picked high in the draft, it’s exactly what happens every time.
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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Embracing Being the Villains
Next season, whether it makes sense or not, the Golden State Warriors will be the villains of the NBA. Draymond Green and Kevin Durant will be the main recipients of jeers, boo and whatever version of hate NBA fans can come up with. The 2015 champions and 2016 finalists seem to be ready for it.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Need to Forget About the 2016 Finals
What have you done for me lately has always been part of sports culture. What happened in the past matters, but it has an expiration date. The Cleveland Cavaliers have been basking in the glory of their sorta improbable championship from over three months ago, but it’s time to forget all that ever happened.
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NBA Rumors: Josh Smith So Desperate to Stay in the League He’s Actually Willing to Change
It’s been a rough few years for Josh Smith, as rough as it can be for someone who was once a borderline All-Star, and now doesn’t have an NBA team that’s interested him.
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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Want to Make it Easier for Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks still see Carmelo Anthony as their best player, but they know things need to be easier for him next season. Derrick Rose, Brandon Jennings and Kristaps Porzingis are supposed to help with that.
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NBA Rumors: Miami Heat, Pat Riley Always Wanted to Move on From Chris Bosh & Dwyane Wade
The Miami Heat and the man pulling all the strings, Pat Riley, are trying to make it seem like they’re torn and broken up about Chris Bosh being unable to return after another blood clot turned up in exams. They seemed hurting and apologetic for not being able to hold on to Dwyane Wade. But don’t believe the tears or the soft spoken words: The plan all along was to move on from the two.
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NBA Rumors: Thunder, Rockets & Pelicans Start the Season With a Very Different Vibe
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans start training camp for the 2016-2017 season early because they take part in the NBA Global Games series. One team built around the staying Russell Westbrook, the other with Anthony Davis at the center, and the third with James Harden. The expectations from this season aren’t that different, but there’s an obvious difference in atmosphere surrounding the organizations.
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Los Angeles Lakers Wasted D’Angelo Russell His Rookie Season; They Can’t Afford to Waste Another
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping this season is the beginning of a new, successful era. D’Angelo Russell had a frustrating rookie season playing under possibly the worst coach in the NBA. He feels this year is going to be different.
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Brooklyn Nets to Lean on Jeremy Lin Leadership & Brook Lopez Improvement
One of my favorite parts in an offseason is hearing coaches and general managers talk about their vision for the upcoming season. Naturally, the Brooklyn Nets, with Kenny Atkinson and Sean Marks addressing the media, see Jeremy Lin and Brook Lopez as the key cogs to the team’s success and development this season.