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Knicks' Stoudemire in Israel to trace roots (The Canadian Press)
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:02:22 PDT
JERUSALEM - Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he's come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage.
Even The Worst Teams Have Reason For Optimism (SportingNews.com)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:16:21 PDT
It may not often seem like it, but a team's fortunes can turn around almost instantly in the NBA.
Nets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:25:31 PDT
pThe most successful era in team history officially ended July 16 when team president/general manager Rod Thorn stepped down after 10 seasons with the Nets. He was replaced by former 76ers president Billy King, whose official title is general manager. /p pThorn took over the Nets in 2000 and quickly turned them into one of the best teams in the East as they made back-to-back Finals appearances in 2002 and 2003. Thorn's trade of Stephon Marbury for Jason Kidd before the 2001 season was the catalyst for all that success./p pAfter the Nets finished 12-70 last season, many felt Thorn would return to try to help the team get back to its winning ways, especially with new owner Mikhail Prokhorov in place.
US trims roster of candidates for worlds to 15 (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:39:16 PDT
The United States is down to just two centers, and one of them better pick it up if he wants to make it to Turkey. USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships Wednesday to 15, a guard-heavy group that features Brook Lopez and Tyson Chandler as its only centers. Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans, O.J.
Chris Paul still wants out of New Orleans (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:15:42 PDT
New Orleans Hornets brass met with the disgruntled Chris Paul Monday to try and convince him that the team is...