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FanHouse Preview: Pacers

FanHouse previews all 30 NBA teams in advance of the 2009-10 season. Not long ago, the Indiana Pacers were said to have a character problem, what with players such as Stephen Jackson, Ron Artest and Jamaal Tinsley. That issue, we know, has been taken care of. Now the Pacers have a talent problem. As in, not enough of...

Mike Dunleavy Questions Clipper Injuries, Blames Agents For Holding Players Out

Clippers coach/general manager Mike Dunleavy hasn't taken losing well this season, turning into a bit of a craggy old man. Last month he accused Dwyane Wade of skirting the rules of basketball constantly, and he seems to be at constant war with Elton Brand's camp over their shocking summertime split.Now he's up to mischief...

NBA Essentials: The Long 'Goodbye Dirk' Tour

NBA Essentials ranks our six favorite stories of the day.1. Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Dirk follows Shaq's lead, announces his retirement date a few years ahead of time.2. San Jose Mercury News. Chris Mullin doesn't seem at all mad at Monta Ellis. Turns out Mully is a Vespa enthusiast too.3. Sacramento Bee. Randy Brown tried...

Might We Have an Eastern Race Too?

Don't look now (really! don't! that's how they snare you!), but the Pacers have won four straight, and ladies and germs: We have a hot race for the 8th seed in the East.Atlanta scored a massive win over Orlando last night, thanks to tremendous output from Joe Johnson (34 points on 20 shots, 7 assists, 3 steals) and solid...