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One More Mile

Last week i wrote a piece titled, Blazers Miles From Resolving Conflict, which now looks to be a true statement after today’s most recent update.  I wrote about the Portland Trail Blazers absurd reaction to the Memphis Grizzlies signing of Darius Miles to a 10-day contract extension.  Miles needed to only play in one more game […]

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NBA: Southwest Division Previews

Dallas Mavericks Jake Kerr: Mavs Moneyball Houston Rockets grungedave and UofTOrange: The Dream Shake Memphis Grizzlies Joshua Coleman: 3 Shades of Blue New Orleans Hornets Rohan: At the Hive ticktock6 & mW: Hornets Hype Ryan Schwan & Ron Hitley: Hornets247.com San Antonio Spurs Graydon Gordian: 48 Minutes of Hell Also see links to all the […]

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Ehadadi Gettin’ Grizzly

Less than two weeks ago I reported about a 7’2 Iranian who had made a big-time impression in Beijing during the Olympics. Hamed Ehadadi led the Olympics in blocks and rebounds per game and proved to scouts that he has the talent to play at a high level. Up until two weeks ago, no Iranians […]

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No Iranians Allowed In The NBA

After an impressive showing in Beijing, seven-foot-two Iranian center Hamed Ehadadi caught the eye of many scouts all around the world. In a 97-82 Iranian loss to Argentina, a game that Ehadadi had 21 points and 16 rebounds in, Hamed said through an assistant coach, Mehran Hatami, “It is my dream to play in the […]