Yahoo! Sports - NBA News

Thanks to rising star Chris Paul, the Hornets have miraculously elevated themselves to No. 8 in the rankings.... Link

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Posted at 09:19 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

Well I’m glad the NBA (David Stern) came to its senses and invited Gilbert Arenas to play in Houston this weekend after all. Too bad Gil had to go and finish the first half of the season with a 4-for-22 effort and 6 turnovers at Dallas. Ouch.So we have... Link

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Posted at 09:54 AM

NBA.com: News and Scores

Roscoe Nance of USA TODAY writes, "Chris Paul's poise and productivity belie his age and experience."... Link

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Posted at 11:17 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

It’s been about a month and a half since we checked in on this year’s rookies. There are two developments that will go on in the next few weeks that will have drastic effect on rookies. One is a negative: the vaunted “rookie wall” that threatens to hurt rookie... Link

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Posted at 08:54 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

With all of the snow and cold making it’s way across the country the past couple days, there’s no better way to spend your weekend holed up at home watching basketball. So for today’s weekend preview we’re gonna give you not one but THREE games of the week, one... Link

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Posted at 08:15 AM

Locked on Sports

LA Clippers 109 Milwaukee 85 –Andruw Bogut had his first tough night 15 minutes and 2 points, and he was -23 … This game was done before the 4th Quarter … The Clippers are 6-2 …. Milwaukee didn’t win a game last year against the West on the road... Link

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Posted at 12:01 PM

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Hornets guard Chris Paul, the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft, is leading all rookies with 15.4 points per game and is among the top five in assists (4.8) and rebounds (4.8). He scored a career-high 26 points...... Link

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Posted at 09:42 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

Here comes the first weekend of regular season basketball action in … well … in a long time. And here at FBB we couldn’t be more excited. 25 games, three days, and we’ll start to see some separation in the fantasy basketball standings. Coming out of the gate strong... Link

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Posted at 10:08 AM

Golden State Warriors BLOG

Has the Warriors at #17 saying "The Warriors are suddenly a hot ticket in the Bay Area. "Thanks Steve, that's incredibly insightful. But wait there's more. Check out the rest of his rankings for more 1 liner gems. Here's a taste:"Spurs #1: They're the champs, so they start at... Link

Read More: Chris Paul , Golden State Warriors , Kevin Garnett , Memphis Grizzlies , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Orleans Hornets , San Antonio Spurs

Posted at 05:03 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

So here at FBB HQ, we were discussing what to talk about this week, now that we’ve finished off ranking just about everything there is to be ranked. Here’s a quote from DM: “We could do some preseason stuff (as in DO NOT PAY ATTENTION TO PRESEASON STATS).” To... Link

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Posted at 10:23 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

1 to 30 31 to 60 This is where things start to get tricky. In the first four or five rounds, you have to take the best player available. There is a limited number of true impact players, and the more you can get your hands on, the better.... Link

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Posted at 09:33 AM

By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA

X-rays did not reveal any damage by Associated Press New Orleans Hornets: The Hornets' top draft pick, Chris Paul, sprained his right wrist against the Washington Wizards in the Vegas Summer League late Friday night, the Hornets said. X-rays did not reveal any damage, general manager Allan Bristow. ...... Link

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Posted at 09:37 PM

By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA

Paul expected to play significant minutes by Associated PressNEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Hornets signed their top draft pick, Chris Paul, on Wednesday, the team announced.As a rookie taken in the first round, Paul's pay will be linked to the rookie salary scale, which has not yet been... Link

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Posted at 06:02 PM

Yahoo! Sports - NBA News

The New Orleans Hornets signed first-round draft pick Chris Paul on Wednesday to a three-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Paul, the fourth overall pick, averaged 15.3 points and 6.6 assists for Wake Forest last year. The guard is expected to see significant playing time... Link

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Posted at 01:08 PM

CelticsBlog.com

I'll keep updating it as we go. Feel free to comment. 1. Milwaukee Bucks select - Andrew Bogut2. Atlanta Hawks select - Marvin Williams3. Utah Jazz select - Deron Williams4. New Orleans Hornets select - Chris Paul5. Charlotte Bobcats select - Raymond Felton 6. Portland Trailblazers select - Martell... Link

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Posted at 06:49 PM

Most Valuable Network - Crazy from the Heat

"Portland traded the rights to the No. 3 pick to Utah for the rights to the No. 6 and No. 27 picks and a 2006 first-round pick." That's a direct quote from ESPN's main NBA page, and while the media will talk about how Chris Paul fits in Salt... Link

Read More: Chris Paul , Portland Trailblazers , Utah Jazz

Posted at 01:57 PM

JazzFanz.com Newz

The Trail Blazers have emerged as the mystery of the NBA draft with nobody quite sure which way they will go with the third overall pick.One theory has the Blazers trading down either with Charlotte fifth overall selection Utah sixth or the Lakers 10th. Charlotte reportedly wants Wake Forest... Link

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Posted at 09:40 AM

CelticsBlog.com

Welcome to another round of NBA Roulette, more commonly known as the NBA Draft. As always, my crazy friend 'Neal and I get together and see if we can predict where each player will land in the first round using team needs, past tendencies and overall guess work that... Link

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Posted at 09:39 AM

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

One week from today, Chris Paul likely will be selected with one of the first five picks in the NBA draft. Then will come the perks and prerogatives of a millionaire, but until then the 20-year-old point guard from Wake...... Link

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Posted at 01:47 PM

CelticsBlog.com

Tis the season for trade rumors, and to be honest, I love it. Maybe I'm the male version of a gossip hound busy body. Maybe I'm just dying to be the first guy on the block to know what the next move is going to be. Regardless, I'm always... Link

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Posted at 02:40 PM

CelticsBlog.com

If history has taught me anything, its that I can't predict jack. While I have been telling you all year long that the Spurs are your 2005 Champions, looking at my playoff predictions score is sobering enough to keep me away from Vegas.So instead of shoving my mock draft... Link

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Posted at 10:05 AM

JazzFanz.com Newz

Saddled with the sixth selection as its top pick the Jazz might not be able to extract from the June 28 NBA Draft the sort of ball-dishing difference-making point guard for whom Larry H. Miller yearns. Wake Forest University's Chris Paul could be gone by No. 6. Ditto for... Link

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Posted at 01:06 PM

JazzFanz.com Newz

Ever since Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery dealt the Jazz the No. 6 selection in the league's June 28 draft much talk in Utah has focused on the possibility of trading up. Multiple team officials have said that option will be explored. But one thing the Jazz won't do owner... Link

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Posted at 10:54 AM

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

The three players that are expected to go first in the NBA draft are 7-foot center Andrew Bogut of Utah, forward Marvin Williams of North Carolina and point guard Chris Paul of Wake Forest. The top prospects after that include...... Link

Read More: Andrew Bogut , Chris Paul , Marvin Williams , Utah Jazz

Posted at 03:38 PM

KnickerBlogger.Net

[While KnickerBlogger has been ignoring his blog by shmoozing it up with close friends visiting from out of town, KnickerBlogger's Head College Expert David Crockett has been busy thinking about the Knicks future. In an attempt to become the Mel Kiper Jr. of the NBA, "Dr. C." has gone... Link

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Posted at 05:48 PM