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Jackson close to mulling future with Lakers
Seven years have passed since Phil Jackson coached the Los Angeles Lakers to their third consecutive NBA championship in his first three seasons with the team. Hes definitely counting. They lost to Detroit in the 2004 finals and again last year to Boston. Starting Thursday against Orlando, Jackson gets a third chance to win his [...]
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Congressman urges NBA to drop age minimum
A lawmaker urged the NBA on Wednesday to repeal its requirement that players be at least 19 years old and a year out of high school before entering the league, calling the restriction unfair. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., sent identical letters to NBA commissioner David Stern and union leader Billy Hunter, asking that they scrap [...]
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The sweet story of Lamar Odoms love of candy
Lamar Odom just cant help himself when it comes to the sweet stuff. He loves candy. He even credits his consumption of sugary treats for fueling his double-double performances in Games 5 and 6 of the Western Conference finals that helped the Los Angeles Lakers close out Denver and reach the NBA finals. Its funny [...]
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LeBron has benign growth removed from jaw
The Cleveland Cavaliers say LeBron James has had a benign growth removed from his jaw at the Cleveland Clinic. The team says the surgery took five hours on Tuesday. The team says James has been aware of the medical issue for several months, but opted to postpone the surgery until the NBA season was over. [...]
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Bryant facing prospect of seeing Superman again
Kobe Bryant is staring down the prospect of sharing the court with Superman again. Only this time, its Dwight Howard and not Shaquille ONeal whos wearing the cape that Bryant wants to tug on. Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will be trying to win their first NBA title without ONeal when the finals open [...]
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