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LeBron James to keep quiet on 2014

September 30, 2013
Sep
30
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LeBron James to keep quiet on 2014

Take a good listen, LeBron James prospectors. This might be the last you hear from the King about his impending (possible) free agency. At Miami Heat media day Monday, the four-time MVP and two-time defending NBA champion said he no longer will talk about next summer, when he can opt out of his six-year deal. In other words, prepare for a near-repeat of the summer of 2010, when James' dithering led to his infamous -- and famous, in South Florida -- Decision. Should Heat fans be nervous?

LeBron James says he won't talk anymore about his potential free agency in 2014. How should he handle the situation?

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  • Will LeBron James (possible free agent after the 2013-14 season) re-sign with the Heat?

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  • Would you fault LeBron James if he signed with a team other than the Heat after the 2014 season?

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  • Which team other than the Heat would be the best fit for LeBron James?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 6,782)

  • If you were a Cavaliers fan, would you want LeBron James to come back to Cleveland?

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  • What do you want to see LeBron James do?

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  • Will the Heat win a third straight championship this season?

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''Hokie Stone'' helmets: fab or drab?

September 24, 2013
Sep
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A hard head is an asset in football, but the Virginia Tech Hokies seem to be taking the whole thing literally. They'll be debuting ''Hokie Stone'' helmets for Thursday night's game against Georgia Tech, designed after a type of rock mined near the campus and used in many of its buildings. Alternate uniforms are all well and good, but are these helmets more brick than marble? We recognize that metaphor was a bit strained. It's obviously more shale than anything else.

Here's a sampling of what readers had to say in our Facebook conversation on the story:

  • Evan Shikora: "Hideous, just hideous. Wear the camo jerseys with pride - rock head football players."
  • Craig Miller: "Most universities have brick concepts, not this kind of stone. Very nice architecture on campus."
  • Jim Marquez: "Not usually a fan of all the different helmet and uni designs (I'm looking at you Oregon), but this one is pretty cool."
  • Sean Cahoon: "loveeeeeee it!!! May seem small to non-Hokie fans but "Hokie Stonw" means a lot to us. For those who have passed. For those to come. Reach for excellence!"
  • Jonathan Pankey: "Non-Hokies will probably not understand the significance of the Hokie stones and that is fine and they will judge it just on looks alone but most true Hokies will understand it and think that even though it is not a flashy look, it represents the school very well. I am a Hokie to the core and I love the Hokie stones and I think the 3-D design is pretty cool but I really prefer the all maroon look."

What do you think? Leave your comments below.

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Should the NBA allow jersey nicknames?

September 24, 2013
Sep
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On balance, the NBA probably has the best crop of nicknames in sports. It's able to find evocative monikers for even the least essential players and is refreshingly devoid of lazy portmanteaus like "A-Rod." The league seems to be embracing this unique status, as it's considering allowing the Heat and Nets to use nicknames on the back of their jerseys for one of their four matchups this season. We're just upset that Shaq isn't somehow involved -- he's got enough nicknames to require a jersey change on every change of possession.

Here's a sampling of what readers had to say in our Facebook conversation on the story:

  • Zack Ficke: "I hope this isn't the strategy to allure fans to the game of NBA basketball. I'm sure the league views this as trivial in nature in the grand scheme of things, this epitomizes everything the nay-sayers already feel about the NBA game - it's a bunch of incredible gifted athletes playing as INDIVIDUALS lacking intensity until half the league makes the playoffs and they ratchet things up a bit."
  • Michael Figueroa: "The only jersey of these I would want is one for Jesus Shuttlesworth. You know that one would be legit. Lol. Seeing King James or Flash or The Big Ticket would just be kinda lame. Too corny."
  • Cody Van Ryn: "A needed reminder to those NBA players, you cant create your own nickname, real nicknames are given to you'"
  • Barry Gilbert: "Jesus Shuttlesworth will definitely sell more jerseys than "king james"; on a side note: how is this different than what they do in Brazil? (Nene, Pele, Kaka)"
  • TJ Seidler: "I think the idea is great and since the NBA is a business they have to find new ways to get jersey sales. I believe adding the nicknames is great especially if the NBA wants to sell more to kids who want their favorite players jersey with the nickname on it."

What do you think? Leave your comments below.

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Rank 'Em: Best NBA backcourts

September 17, 2013
Sep
17

The Houston Rockets won the Dwight Howard rally this offseason. Now, according to Bradford Doolittle's WARP-based calculations, the James Harden-led team also wins the title of best backcourt in the NBA. These rankings aren't without controversy, though; the Stephen Curry/Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors didn't crack the top 10. Do you agree with the analytics? Click on the images below to set your rankings!

Best NBA backcourts

Clippers

Clippers

Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, Jamal Crawford

Heat

Heat

Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers, Ray Allen

Lakers

Lakers

Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jodie Meeks

Mavericks

Mavericks

Jose Calderon, Monta Ellis, Devin Harris

Nets

Nets

Deron Williams, Jason Terry, Joe Johnson

Nuggets

Nuggets

Ty Lawson, Nate Robinson, Evan Fournier

Pacers

Pacers

Paul George, George Hill, C.J. Watson

Rockets

Rockets

James Harden, Patrick Beverly, Jeremy Lin

Spurs

Spurs

Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Danny Green

Thunder

Thunder

Russell Westbrook, Thabo Sefolosha, Reggie Jackson

Timberwolves

Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio, Kevin Martin, Jose Juan Barea

Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard, Wesley Matthews, Mo Williams

Warriors

Warriors

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Toney Douglas

Wizards

Wizards

John Wall, Bradley Beal, Glen Rice Jr.

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Will LeBron James leave the Heat in 2014?

September 10, 2013
Sep
10
Joe Cavaretta/Sun Sentinel/Getty Images

LeBron James to keep quiet on 2014

Take a good listen, LeBron James prospectors. This might be the last you hear from the King about his impending (possible) free agency. At Miami Heat media day Monday, the four-time MVP and two-time defending NBA champion said he no longer will talk about next summer, when he can opt out of his six-year deal. In other words, prepare for a near-repeat of the summer of 2010, when James' dithering led to his infamous -- and famous, in South Florida -- Decision. Should Heat fans be nervous?

LeBron James says he won't talk anymore about his potential free agency in 2014. How should he handle the situation?

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Discuss (Total votes: 32,294)

  • Will LeBron James (possible free agent after the 2013-14 season) re-sign with the Heat?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 32,363)

  • Would you fault LeBron James if he signed with a team other than the Heat after the 2014 season?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 6,814)

  • Which team other than the Heat would be the best fit for LeBron James?

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    Discuss (Total votes: 6,782)

  • If you were a Cavaliers fan, would you want LeBron James to come back to Cleveland?

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  • What do you want to see LeBron James do?

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  • Will the Heat win a third straight championship this season?

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Rank 'Em: NBA teams' under-25 talent

August 9, 2013
Aug
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There's no question that the NBA has become a young man's game. Basketball fans see it night-in and night-out when the Thunder's high-scoring duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook or the Rockets' James Harden and Jeremy Lin take the court. It's also noticeable in the high-flying dunks and sweet passing that members of the Cavaliers and Pelicans are capable of. Which team has the best young talent? NBA Insider Amin Elhassan had his say, and now it's time for SportsNation to weigh in! Mouse over the team logos to view each team's under-25 players, then click to set your rankings!

Rank 'Em: Point guards | Shooting guards | Power forwards | Centers

NBA teams under-25 talent

76ers

76ers

Lavoy Allen (24)
James Anderson (24)
Michael Carter-Williams (21)
Justin Holiday (24)
Arsalan Kazemi (23)
Arnett Moultrie (22)
Nerlens Noel (19)
Tim Ohlbrecht (24)
Evan Turner (24)
Royce White (22

Bobcats

Bobcats

Bismack Biyombo (20)
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (19)
Jeff Taylor (24)
Kemba Walker (23)
Cody Zeller (20)

Bucks

Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo (18)
John Henson (22)
Brandon Knight (21)
Khris Middleton (21)
Larry Sanders (24)
Nate Wolters (22)

Bulls

Bulls

Jimmy Butler (23)
Erik Murphy (22)
Derrick Rose (24)
Tony Snell (21)
Marquis Teague (20)

Cavaliers

Cavaliers

Anthony Bennett (20)
Carrick Felix (22)
Kyrie Irving (21)
Sergey Karasev (19)
Tristan Thompson (22)
Dion Waiters (21)
Tyler Zeller (23)

Celtics

Celtics


Avery Bradley (22)
MarShon Brooks (24)
Jordan Crawford (24)
Colton Iverson (24)
Fab Melo (23)
Kelly Olynyk (22)
Phil Pressey (22)
Jared Sullinger (21)

Clippers

Clippers

Reggie Bullock (22)
Blake Griffin (24)
Byron Mullens (24)
Maalik Wayns (22)

Grizzlies

Grizzlies

Jerryd Bayless (24)
Ed Davis (24)
Jamaal Franklin (22)
Kosta Koufos (24)
Jon Leuer (24)
Willie Reed (23)
Tony Wroten (20)

Hawks

Hawks

Jared Cunningham (22)
John Jenkins (22)
Shelvin Mack (23)
Mike Muscala (22)
Lucas Nogueira (21)
Dennis Schroeder (19)

Heat

Heat

Norris Cole (24)
James Ennis (23)

Jazz

Jazz

Trey Burke (20)
Alec Burks (22)
Derrick Favors (22)
Rudy Gobert (21)
Gordon Hayward (23)
Enes Kanter (21)

Kings

Kings

DeMarcus Cousins (22)
Jimmer Fredette (24)
Ray McCallum (22)
Ben McLemore (20)
Patrick Patterson (24)
Isaiah Thomas (24)

Knicks

Knicks

Tim Hardaway Jr (21)
C.J. Leslie (22)
Iman Shumpert (23)
Jeremy Tyler (22)

Lakers

Lakers

Ryan Kelly (22)
Robert Sacre (24)

Magic

Magic

Maurice Harkless (20)
Tobias Harris (21)
Doron Lamb (21)
E'Twaun Moore (24)
Andrew Nicholson (23)
Kyle O'Quinn (23)
Victor Oladipo (21)
Romero Osby (23)
Nikola Vucevic (22)

Mavericks

Mavericks

Jae Crowder (23)
Shane Larkin (20)
Ricky Ledo (20)

Nets

Nets

Mason Plumlee (23)
Toko Shengelia (21)
Tyshawn Taylor (23)

Nuggets

Nuggets

Kenneth Faried (23)
Evan Fournier (20)
Danilo Gallinari (24)
Jordan Hamilton (22)
J.J. Hickson (24)
Quincy Miller (20)
Anthony Randolph (24)

Pacers

Pacers

Paul George (23)
Solomon Hill (22)
Orlando Johnson (24)
Lance Stephenson (22)

Pelicans

Pelicans

Al-Farouq Aminu (22)
Anthony Davis (20)
Tyreke Evans (23)
Eric Gordon (24)
Jrue Holiday (23)
Pierre Jackson (21)
Darius Miller (23)
Austin Rivers (21)
Jeff Withey (23)

Pistons

Pistons

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (20)
Andre Drummond (19)
Brandon Jennings (23)
Tony Mitchell (21)
Greg Monroe (23)
Peyton Siva (22)

Raptors

Raptors

Quincy Acy (22)
Dwight Buycks (24)
DeMar DeRozan (24)
Terrence Ross (22)
Jonas Valanciunas (21)

Rockets

Rockets

Isaiah Canaan (22)
Robert Covington (22)
James Harden (23)
Terrence Jones (21)
Jeremy Lin (24)
Donatas Motiejunas (22)
Chandler Parsons (24)
Greg Smith (22)
BJ Young (20)

Spurs

Spurs

Cory Joseph (21)
Kawhi Leonard (22)
Patty Mills (24)
Deshaun Thomas (21)

Suns

Suns

Michael Beasley (24)
Eric Bledsoe (23)
Archie Goodwin (18)
Malcolm Lee (23)
Alex Len (20)
Kendall Marshall (21)
Markieff Morris (23)
Marcus Morris (23)
Miles Plumlee (24)

Thunder

Thunder

Steven Adams (20)
Kevin Durant (24)
Serge Ibaka (23)
Reggie Jackson (23)
Grant Jerrett (20)
Perry Jones III (21)
Jeremy Lamb (21)
Daniel Orton (23)
Andre Roberson (21)
Russell Westbrook (24)

Timberwolves

Timberwolves

Lorenzo Brown (22)
Gorgui Dieng (23)
Kevin Love (24)
Shabazz Muhammad (20)
Ricky Rubio (22)
Alexey Shved (24)
Derrick Williams (22)

Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers

Will Barton (22)
Nicolas Batum (24)
Victor Claver (24)
Allen Crabbe (21)
Meyers Leonard (21)
Damian Lillard (23)
C.J. McCollum (21)
Thomas Robinson (22)

Warriors

Warriors

Harrison Barnes (21)
Kent Bazemore (24)
Festus Ezeli (23)
Draymond Green (23)
Nemanja Nedovic (22)
Klay Thompson (23)

Wizards

Wizards

Bradley Beal (20)
Otto Porter Jr. (20)
Glen Rice Jr. (22)
Kevin Seraphin (23)
Chris Singleton (23)
Jan Vesely (23)
John Wall (22)

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Biggest game of 2013-14 NBA season?

August 6, 2013
Aug
6

NBA releases 2013-14 schedule

The bad news: The NBA doesn't start for nearly three months. The good news: We know where and when that -- and all the other regular-season games -- will happen, as the league released its 2013-14 schedule on Tuesday. Opening night features a couple of marquee matchups, with the presumably Derrick Rose-ified Chicago Bulls visiting the defending-champion Miami Heat, and the surging Los Angeles Clippers facing the scuffling Los Angeles Lakers. Also on the docket: a typically packed Christmas Day, along with big reunions between Dwight Howard and the Lakers (Nov. 7) and the return of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to Boston (Jan. 26).

  • Which of these 2013-14 regular-season NBA games are you most looking forward to?

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  • The L.A. teams square off on opening night. How many times will the Clippers beat the Lakers this season?

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  • Which Christmas Day game are you most looking forward to?

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  • Do you feel bad about the Heat having to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas on the road?

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  • How many regular-season NBA games do you usually attend per year?

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  • Which NBA team will finish with the best record in 2013-14?

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NBA, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce

Greg Oden to sign with Miami Heat

August 2, 2013
Aug
2

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Greg Oden will sign with Heat

The wait is over. Greg Oden has made his choice: the Miami Heat, with whom the 2007 No. 1 overall pick will attempt to resurrect his career after last playing in 2009. The big man showed flashes of talent while healthy, but that qualifier has many NBA watchers skeptical. After all, Oden has played in just 82 games since being drafted ahead of Kevin Durant. Good thing the two-time defending champions won't be leaning on him in 2013-14.

What do you think of Greg Oden signing with the Heat?

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  • How many games will Greg Oden play in 2013-14?

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  • What is Greg Oden's NBA future?

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  • Which injury-afflicted big man will make a greater impact in 2013-14?

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  • Which team will win the Eastern Conference in 2013-14?

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Rank 'Em: Your favorite NBA players

July 26, 2013
Jul
26

Whom do you love? When it comes to the NBA, it appears fans now prefer LeBron James. Yes, according to the latest ESPN Sports Poll, the Miami Heat star -- he of the ill-received "The Decision," but also of the last two MVPs and NBA championships -- took first for the first time in four years, named a favorite by 12.9 percent of fans. Among others, he bested fellow multiple champion Kobe Bryant (12.5 percent). Rounding out the top five: Kevin Durant (3.6), Derrick Rose (2.8) and Dwyane Wade (2.6). Who are your favorites? Make your picks from this list of stars!

Your favorite NBA players

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony

New York Knicks

Chris Bosh

Chris Bosh

Miami Heat

Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors

Tim Duncan

Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

Oklahoma City Thunder

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett

Brooklyn Nets

Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin

Los Angeles Clippers

James Harden

James Harden

Houston Rockets

Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard

Houston Rockets

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving

Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James

LeBron James

Miami Heat

Kevin Love

Kevin Love

Minnesota Timberwolves

Steve Nash

Steve Nash

Los Angeles Lakers

Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki

Dallas Mavericks

Tony Parker

Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs

Chris Paul

Chris Paul

Los Angeles Clippers

Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce

Brooklyn Nets

Zach Randolph

Zach Randolph

Memphis Grizzlies

Rajon Rondo

Rajon Rondo

Boston Celtics

Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose

Chicago Bulls

Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade

Miami Heat

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder

Deron Williams

Deron Williams

Brooklyn Nets

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Can the Lakers land LeBron and Melo?

July 17, 2013
Jul
17

Lakers eye LeBron and Melo in 2014

According to sources, the Lakers are looking to make a big splash during the 2014 free-agency period by going after both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Do you think the Lakers would have a real shot at landing both superstars? And if they did, could Kobe Bryant handle a diminished role on the team? Cast your vote now!

  • What do you think of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony both joining the Lakers?

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  • Would a Lakers team composed of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony be a lock to win a title in 2014?

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  • Where will LeBron James be playing at the start of the 2014 season?

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  • Where will Carmelo Anthony be playing at the start of the 2014 season?

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  • Would Kobe Bryant and LeBron James be able to co-exist on the Lakers?

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  • Would you be OK with LeBron James leaving the Heat via free agency?

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  • Over the next five years, which franchise would give Carmelo Anthony a better shot at winning a title?

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  • Who is more likely to win an NBA title over the next three years?

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