NBA Predictions: Champs
Kobe and the Lakers are ready to defend their title. Who will stand in their way? We've got predictions.
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Wednesday, Nov. 25
Heat vs. Magic, 7:30 ET
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NBA Today: 11/18
NBA Today: 11/16
Ryen Russillo shares his thoughts from the couch and talks to John Hollinger about his power rankings and the most surprising teams.
Ryen Russillo gets the lowdown on the Stephen Jackson trade with J.A. Adande, who explains how the deal makes sense for the Warriors but not for the Bobcats.
Tim Legler, NBA
Dick Vitale
ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler talks to Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic about Allen Iverson. Is there a team out there that would want the former superstar? Why isn't he comfortable coming off the bench?
Hall of Famer Dick Vitale says as an individual act, Allen Iverson was as good as there ever was and always played hard. Unless he can accept a limited role, it's time for him to move on. Vitale also shares his thoughts on the NFL and college basketball.
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- Rumors: Frustration brewing with Spurs
- Ford: Three Wade-Bosh-LeBron scenarios
- Thorpe: The Rookie Watch (11/18)
- NBA Draft Blog: Patrick Patterson's stock
FANTASY
- Working the Wire
- Chris Douglas-Roberts rises despite Nets record
- • Pau Gasol returns
- • Forecaster: Week 5
