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Kobe, General Manager That He Is, Thinks the Lakers Could Have Kept Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol hasn't been dominant in Beijing, but it's pretty clear the Grizzlies may have gotten themselves a valuable asset in Pau Gasol's little brother. The younger Gasol is bigger, meatier, and shows a very un-Pau-like penchant for diving after loose balls and playing physical basketball, while displaying a very...

Well, Well, Well. Jermaine O'Neal Is Alive and Headed to Toronto

The rumors had been fluttering for the past 24 hours, and it's apparently a done deal. Jermaine O'Neal is headed to Toronto, in exchange for TJ Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, and the #17 pick. For O'Neal, this is the fresh start he's been waiting years for. He's still a capable big man, and working in tandem with Chris Bosh...

The Spurs Salary Cap Situation Sets Them Up To Continue Their Dominance

Today while doing my usual trek through Forum Blue and Gold's comment threads, I noticed an excellent point brought up by one of the readers there. The reader basically stated that after next season the Spurs will only have four players signed. Those four players are Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Jackie...

When Tanking Is Worth It

Talk of the Celtics or Hawks tanking for the top pick is kind of ridiculous. After all, in the last twelve lotteries, the first overall pick has only twice gone to the team with the worst record. That doesn't mean, though, that teams don't sometimes have an incentive to lose down the stretch. Today in The New York Sun,...

Trades That Should Happen: Anyone to Anywhere

With the NBA trade deadline looming (t-minus three hours and counting), the FanHouse looks at potential trades out there that would make the NBA a better, brighter, place. Seriously, I'll take anything at this point. Mike Bibby to Cleveland for Drew Gooden, his hair patch and some Rock n' Roll memorabilia. Corey Maggette...