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Decisions Due On Mbenga, PowellEscape clauses on D.J. Mbenga and Josh Powell’s contracts provide the Lakers an opportunity to save additional money, even if they intend to keep both players. Here's how. |
| Team Columns |  | Is Daniels Still An Option For Indiana?
The Pacers couldn't afford to pay Marquis Daniels $7.35 million in 2009-10, but re-signing him to a long-term deal isn't out of the question.
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|  | Quiet Draft Could Push Bobcats Into Playoffs
The Bobcats drafted two solid players in Gerald Henderson and Derrick Brown last week.
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|  | Hawks Flying High After Draft Night
Jamal Crawford's energy and scoring prowess will provide a big boost to a team in need of a consistent second-offensive weapon behind Joe Johnson. His acquisition and the selection of Jeff Teague gave Rick Sund an excellent week.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Cleveland Draft Preview
With Shaq already in tow, the player Cleveland adds via the draft will just be icing in their 2010 championship hopes cake.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Denver Draft Preview
The Nuggets own the 34th overall pick and will be in the market for a rebounder down low, a wing with a lethal perimeter shot or a point guard to backup Chauncey Billups.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Boston Draft Preview
Finding someone with the 58th pick isn't likely or necessary for the Celtics. If they keep it, they'll likely use it on a European prospect.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: San Antonio Draft Preview
The Spurs could really use an infusion of youth, but with no first-round pick, they could stick to their trend of drafting European talent in the second round.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Portland Draft Preview
The Blazers have five picks between 24th and 56th, where they'll look to add toughness to an already deep roster.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Dallas Draft Preview
The Mavericks have won at least 50 games for nine consecutive seasons, but in order to extend that streak to 10, they have to get better via the draft.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: New Orleans Draft Preview
The Hornets have the 21st overall pick, but will they keep it this season? If so, they are certain to examine jump shooting wings and athletic bigs.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Utah Draft Preview
The Jazz have a roster full of free agents, so drafting the right player with the 20th pick is extremely important.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Miami Draft Preview
Miami's first round pick goes to Minnesota, which means they will need to improve their frontcourt depth with the 42nd and 60th overall selections.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Philadelphia Draft Preview
The 76ers may lose Andre Miller this offseason, but even if they re-sign the veteran point guard, they need younger depth at the position.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Chicago Draft Preview
The Bulls will likely look towards interior scoring and an insurance policy on Ben Gordon on the wing with the 16th and 26th picks.
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|  | Where The Warriors Roster Stands Today
The Warriors are not lacking in two distinct departments; talent and drama. Without any looming cap space and a lot of roster multiplicity, where do they go from here?
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Detroit Draft Preview
This offseason will be critical for GM Joe Dumars, who looks to restore the ‘Goin to work’ motto that this team has had since the turn of the century.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Phoenix Draft Preview
The Phoenix Suns changed up the game in 08-09 to slow down the tempo, which worked out as well as General Motors supplying concept cars for 'Transformers 2'.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: New Jersey Draft Preview
The Nets look like they will have an excellent chance of returning to the playoffs in 2009-10, especially if they get the right fit with the 11th overall pick.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Milwaukee Draft Preview
The revolving door at the point guard position continues for the Bucks and will likely draft one this season.
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|  | Finals Notebook Ahead Of Game 4
The Magic’s 108-104 Game 3 victory has set up a Game 4 showdown that is filled with several compelling storylines.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Toronto Draft Preview
The Raptors need upgrades at shooting guard and toughness in paint, but are they drafting for 2009-10 or the future?
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: New York Draft Preview
With the Knicks 2010 first round pick going to Utah as the final blow of the Stephon Marbury trade, Donnie Walsh and Mike D'Antoni absolutely need to make the right selection with the eight overall pick.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Minnesota Draft Preview
The Wolves have a nice young nucleus, but are still looking for a true franchise cornerstone.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Washington Draft Preview
The Wizards appear greatly inclined to deal away the 5th overall pick, but Jordan Hill and James Harden are options that would improve their chances in 2009-10 and beyond.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Oklahoma City Draft Preview
If Ricky Rubio and Hasheem Thabeet are indeed players 2A and 2B in this draft, the Thunder are in a similar situation as Atlanta in 2007 when they selected Al Horford.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: Memphis Draft Preview
Ricky Rubio is clearly the second best prospect in the draft, but the Grizzlies run into several problems with that strategy and instead could select Hasheem Thabeet.
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|  | 30 Teams, 30 Days: LA Clippers Draft Preview
The Clippers' disastrous 2008-09 season culminated with a lottery win and a new hope for the franchise.
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| | Recent Team Columns | Pacers Opt For Hansbrough's Pedigree
It wasn't a popular pick, but the Pacers are very happy to have drafted Tyler Hansbrough with the 13th overall selection.
Pacers Need To Focus On A Big Man
Assuming the Pacers hold into the 13th pick, they need to focus on drafting a big man even if a point guard tempts them.
30 Teams, 30 Days: L.A. Lakers Draft Preview
Who will the Lakers add to their championship team? Possibly a local kid in Darren Collison.
30 Teams, 30 Days: Atlanta Draft Preview
If the Hawks have any doubt about re-signing Mike Bibby, they'll take a point guard with the 19th pick.
30 Teams, 30 Days: Indiana Draft Preview
DeJuan Blair gives the Pacers exactly what they need, and is a good bet to be called 13th next Thursday assuming Indiana isn’t worried about his knees or weight.
30 Teams, 30 Days: Charlotte Draft Preview
The Bobcats are still looking for that elusive first playoff appearance in franchise history and hope to get an immediate difference maker with the 12th overall pick.
Grading The Deal: Kings Fall On Face With Westphal Hire
The Kings were impatient in their head coaching search and decided to hire a retread who wasn't even their first choice.
Finals Notebook Ahead Of Game 3
Orlando's poor shooting, inability to establish Dwight Howard in the post and turnover filled Game 2 performance are the biggest reasons the Magic now face a must-win situation.
30 Teams, 30 Days: Golden State Draft Preview
The Warriors are an organization in mess, but could get an excellent point guard with the seventh overall pick.
The Wolves have a nice young nucleus, but are still looking for a true franchise cornerstone.
30 Teams, 30 Days: Sacramento Draft Preview
The Kings had the worst record in the NBA, but will draft 4th on June 25th. If they don't trade up, they will have to weigh selecting for need versus the value of the slot.
Protecting Red's Legacy
In defeat, Boston left a two-word challenge to whoever emerged from the East: Beat L.A.
Different Movie, Same Bad Ending
Fans in Cleveland are used to heart-breaking losses, but the way the Cavs collapsed is much different than natives have grown accustomed to over the years.
Lakers Save Best For Last Against Nuggets
The Lakers had their best performance of the Conference Finals in their series-clinching Game 6 victory in Denver.
Will The Pacers Take A Point Guard?
Ty Lawson said on Thursday afternoon the Pacers may not be happy with T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack at point guard. Does his claim have merit?
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