fans can rejoice—it appears that the moniker is on its way back to North Carolina.According to a report from , the Bobcats have started the process to have the team name changed back to the Charlotte Hornets. of The Charlotte Observer reported on Tuesday that commissioner-to-be Adam Silver informed the team that the name change would take at least 18 months to implement if the...

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In lieu of high-flying pyrotechnics, the Memphis Grizzlies are best known for their grit-and-grind mentality, an approach that resonates in a lunch-pail city.

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accepted the YouTube prom invitation of a local high school senior during the 's break between playoff series, proving once and for all that the Heat are in full-on "coast mode" as they cruise through the 2013 playoffs.According to in Miami, Nicole Muxo cooked up a video request to the Heat shooting guard after she struck out in her attempt to get Wade to accompany her to a...

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Wade gives surprise of a lifetime to one of his biggest fans.

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As forward 's career nears its end, the comparisons to top power forwards of the history of the game become more prevalent.Garnett has moved his way up the all-time marks with points and rebounds, and proved himself as one of the best defenders to ever step foot on the hardwood.But is Garnett the best power forward of all time?The following eight slides reveal the best power forwards ever,...

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Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has made quite a mark on the USA Basketball team since he assumed the head coaching position in 2005. Despite remarks to the contrary, it now seems Krzyzewski could remain at the helm through 2016. According to of Sports Illustrated, Coach K has “reversed course” in admitting he is considering a return: BREAKING: Coach K reverses...

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is one of the most polarizing players in the , especially when it comes to discussions of his value. Coaches, players and writers in league circles often list him amongst the .Others, however, , pointing out that stats such as John Hollinger's Player Efficiency Rating (PER) don't reflect highly on him, and that despite Rondo's true point guard virtues, the offense he runs hasn't been very...

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Knicks guard Raymond Felton credits much of his success to Ivorie Manning, one of the shooting coaches working in today’s specialized N.B.A.

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The FInals begin June 6, and while we still don't know which teams will be involved, we do know that we're going to see plenty of , who is the centerpiece for a new commercial in the NBA's "BIG" campaign.A commercial featuring Dirk knocking down his now-famous one-legged jumper over will air as soon as the NBA Finals start in a few weeks. It plays on the notion that one great...

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