Dan Gilbert's letter misses the mark

ESPN

This just can't happen to a professional sports league in the United States. The New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers all agreed to a three-team trade that would send Chris Paul to L.A., Pau Gasol to One form of this “Chris Paul trade” was previously vetoed by David Stern late this week, [...]

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Celtics start practice with 9 players

Boston.com

By Laura Farrell The St. Joseph Celtics basketball teams had a busy weekend – fighting it out in 13 tough games resulting in 7 wins and 6 losses, as well as an all-day service project on Saturday at Eden Gourmet in South Orange which collected Big Baby had been sent to Orlando in a sign-and-trade [...]

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Orlando: Gilbert Arenas waived under amnesty clause

San Francisc

ORLANDO: Taking advantage of the league's new get-out-of-a-contract card, the Magic waived Gilbert Arenas and the $62 million he was owed over the next three seasons as one of the first moves after the lockout formally ended. Arenas still gets his The deal adds about $2 million to Orlando's cap figure, which was already high. [...]

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Orlando Magic give Dwight Howard's camp permission to speak with three teams

Chicago Trib

Late Friday night, Dwight Howard was reportedly given permission to speak to three different teams about a trade. The news came from Howard's agent, who also said the New Jersey Nets were one of those teams. The report Free agency officially opened on Friday afternoon and, contrary to what the average fan might think, there [...]

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Chris Paul trade rejected: Was it really to save NBA parity?

Christian Sc

By Marcus Thompson II / Contra Costa Times The Golden State Warriors lost out on their top free-agent target, center Tyson Chandler, to New York, and their bid for a superstar in New Orleans point guard Chris Paul is at best on life support. Gary Washburn joined Toucher & Rich to discuss what went on [...]

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Brandon Roy retires after doctor tells Trail Blazers guard that long-term …

OregonLive.c

Brandon Roy will announce his decision to seek a medical retirement from the Portland Trail Blazers, reports ESPN's Chris Broussard. Roy has had three knee surgeries in the past 18 months, but had Contributor Network Dec 7, 6:36 am EST Brandon Roy(notes) is a very hot topic with the Portland Trail Blazers as well as [...]

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Sources: Blazers' Brandon Roy to retire

ESPN

RT @SteveNash: Sad to hear Brandon Roy's retiring. Great contribution in a career too short. Wish him well in his next chapter. Big Day, 1st, @dinodurandvhm & I r takin ova @935KDAY @ 5 pm 2nd, we got a show at #Terrace in Pasadena Let's Go! Brandon Roy will announce his decision to seek a [...]

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Brandon Roy retiring brings pain, gain

ESPN

Well, we've brought news of the Dallas Mavericks losing some key players to Free Agency, the Memphis Grizzlies losing Shane Battier to Free Agency, and the Denver Nuggets losing some players to China. Now, the Trail Portland, OR, United States (AHN Sports) – Just as the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to announce center Greg [...]

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Dwight Howard met with Nets executives, leading Magic to consider tampering …

The Star-Led

Dwight Howard and Chris Paul have been traded to the 2012 Los Angeles Lakers roster. The official news story headline will probably read this once trade negotiations have been complete. According to Matt Barnes, Dwight Howard has already said he wants by Evan Dunlap on Dec 1, 2011 11:34 PM EST in Reviews ESPN's Marc [...]

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Dwight Howard reportedly to ask Magic for trade to Nets

Boston Heral

Pau Gasol (from left), Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom would be the likely trade chips if the Lakers pursue deals for Chris Paul and/or Dwight Howard. (Reuters). Mark Heisler of Sheridan Hoops raised the possibility last week Pau Gasol (from left), Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom would be the likely trade chips if the Lakers [...]

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