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NBAArgentina's young guns unfazed by Team USA's star power

Argentina’s Luis Scola has seen Team USA lineups come and go. The nine-year NBA veteran will compete in his fourth Olympics, carrying the standard for an Argentine team looking to extend their country’s presence in international basketball. Following a 111-74 exhibition loss against a star-studded Team USA, the newly acquired Brooklyn Nets big man discusses his younger […]

NBAStephon Marbury's career has been revitalized to championship success in China

Stephon Marbury had a tumultuous NBA career. His skills on the court were unquestionable, earning him two All-Star nods and a slew of individual honors, yet it was his attitude, his off-court antics and his brash words that made him a pariah among his peers. Officials disliked him, his teammates were irked with his presence and […]

NBANBA already taking steps to avoid a potential lockout

The huge increase in salary cap this offseason due to the new $24 billion television rights deal means that there may be some dissatisfaction with the collective bargaining agreement signed in 2011. This could potentially lead to a lockout, which could severely hamstring a surging NBA. It seems the league and the players’ union are keen […]

Brooklyn NetsNew Nets player Luis Scola isn't happy with Brooklyn's rent prices

Luis Scola just recently joined the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal. The veteran Argentinian player, who will represent his home country for the fourth time in this coming Rio Olympics, hopes to help a Brooklyn team struggling to rebuild. During a press conference to announce the arrival of the junior NBA program to Argentina, […]

Los Angeles ClippersTeam USA assistant coach thinks Deandre Jordan is the best defensive center they've had

DeAndre Jordan has never been an All-Star. Taken as the 35th pick in the 2008 NBA draft, Jordan has always seemed to have a burning desire to prove himself. This past season, he was named to the First Team All-NBA, an honor that validates his impact on the league. Now, it seems Jordan now has […]

Indiana PacersPaul George sees the Rio Olympics as a chance for redemption

Paul George has vivid memories of training for the Olympics. Two years ago, as part of the blue team in the pre-Olympic Team USA practice scrimmage, Paul George suffered one of the most horrific injuries to happen on the hardcourt. Teammates and spectators watched in horror as Paul George snapped his leg while driving to […]

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