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'Big Baby' wants to play in NFL 2 days ago

Boston Celtics forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis says he eventually wants to play in the NFL.

Bench uprising 3 days ago

Chris Broussard examines which reserves may blossom into future NBA stars.

Rondo Keeps Dishin' While Waiting for Deal October 21, 2009

Rondo Keeps Dishin' While Waiting for Deal

Chris Broussard's 2009-10 Predictions October 12, 2009

Our ESPN Mag writer forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference.

Marion has something to prove in Dallas September 28, 2009

With Jason Kidd again at his side, Mavericks offseason acquisition Shawn Marion seeks to recapture his old form.

For Thomas, home is where the hoop is August 26, 2009

Latest free-agent buzz July 08, 2009

Chris Broussard breaks down what he's been hearing about Andre Miller and Allen Iverson.

Jazz elect to keep Millsap July 16, 2009

The Jazz posted on their Web site Thursday evening that they plan to match Portland's offer to Millsap, a restricted free agent. A formal announcement is scheduled for Friday.

Sources: Warriors' Randolph gets call July 16, 2009

Anthony Randolph, the Golden State Warriors' 20-year-old forward, has been invited to compete in USA Basketball's minicamp next week in Las Vegas, according to league sources.

NBA's targeted cap memo upsets NBPA July 08, 2009

The National Basketball Players Association strongly disagrees with the NBA's decision to issue a memo Wednesday projecting a salary cap between $50.4 million and $53.6 million for the 2010-11 season.

Sources: LeBron denies Ariza's story July 07, 2009

LeBron James did not tell Trevor Ariza he will stay in Cleveland past 2010, according to sources close to the Cavaliers' superstar -- contradicting what a person close to Ariza said Monday night.

Sources: LeBron says he'll stay July 06, 2009

A source said LeBron James said he'd stay in Cleveland beyond 2010 when recruiting Trevor Ariza.

Free-agent market heating up July 02, 2009

Chris Broussard breaks down what he's been hearing about the free-agent market, including why Trevor Ariza is miffed and why the Thunder should look hard at Paul Millsap.

Sources: Ariza may leave Lakers July 01, 2009

Sources say Trevor Ariza is leaning toward leaving the Lakers.

Shaq to Cavs deal awaits approval June 24, 2009

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns are nearing agreement on a blockbuster trade that would send Shaquille O'Neal to Cleveland to team with LeBron James, according to two sources with knowledge of the discussions.

D.R.A.F.T. Initiative: Horror Clips June 15, 2009

The D.R.A.F.T. Initiative's numbers show that the Clippers have been the worst drafting team of the past 20 years ... by far. Chris Broussard examines the roots of their futility.

Suns won't trade Shaq just to save cash June 15, 2009

While the Shaquille O'Neal-to-Cleveland trade talk created lots of buzz over the weekend, there is an obstacle standing in the way of a future Shaq-LeBron pairing: The Suns are not going to give O'Neal away merely to save money.

X marks the spot of greatest NBA coach June 14, 2009

Manager, teacher, coach, whatever. Bottom line, Phil Jackson is the greatest NBA coach there has ever been, Chris Broussard writes.

Van Gundy makes Alston disappear June 11, 2009

Rafer Alston's absence from most of the second half was a puzzling omission, Chris Broussard writes.

Pressure doesn't faze Pietrus in Game 3 June 09, 2009

Mickael Pietrus gave the Magic a big performance in Game 3, Chris Broussard writes.