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NBA Pranks for the Memories, By George

One could call Devean George a professor of pranks. The 11-year veteran became an expert while on the wrong end of them frequently as a rookie before doling out many later in his career. The Golden State Warriors' forward has seen plenty in his day, but he still was quite surprised to learn about the April Fool's prank...

Teams Might Remain Stingy in Handing Out Guaranteed Contracts

DENVER -- In this faltering economy, there are have been lots of good deals. Low-interest car loans. Double frequent-flyer miles. A cheaper menu at Quiznos.Many good deals won't last. But some in the NBA might.Everybody knows about NBA salaries having spiraled out of control the past few decades. Owners are determined to...

NBA Has No Heart? Tell Bobby Jackson

In an NBC Philadelphia piece, one Timothy Parker lays out a case that the NBA stinks because guaranteed contracts and cavernous arenas have erased the presence of heart, hustle and excitement.Instead of a point-by-point refutation of Parker's points (which would just bore everyone), I'd like to provide a counter-example to...

Kobe and Ariza at Westchester High, L.A.'s NBA Player Factory

Elie Seckbach, the Embedded Correspondent, brings his exclusive video reporting to FanHouse. Check back regularly for more videos. Trevor Ariza is one of six NBA players who have come out of Westchester High School in Los Angeles. In this video, he talks about his days at Westchester, where he won two state titles. We also...

With Kevin Martin Out for a Week, Kings Short at the League's Most Bountiful Position

One thing the NBA has too many of: swingmen. The D-League is littered with shooting guards and small forwards good enough to play in the bigs, and you'll find most domestic players who end up taking a European payday fall in the swing positions. It is a bountiful position.The Kings currently have one healthy non-rookie...

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04/14/12 Fight erupts at SC high school hoops game Source: FOX - WACH FOX 57 - Columbia SC A boys' high school basketball playoff game in South Carolina finished with a brawl after the buzzer.
04/11/12 White Hall shuts down Monticello Source: MyMonticelloNews.net - Monticello AR White Hall's sweep of its Tuesday doubleheader against Monticello was complete with a no-hitter and a grand slam in game two, a 12-0 blowout.