Rajon Rondo Shows Improved Shooting Touch That Could Translate Into MVP …

By Steve Bulpett WALTHAM — Rajon Rondo [stats] was still a member of the Celtics [team stats] as of the close of practice last night, and while he is more than happy with that fact, the All-Star point guard knows it is a fluid situation. It's unclear whether Rajon Rondo was even made to bleed [...]

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Dwight Howard is the Nets' top focus

So, too, has the idea that Dwight Howard could be on his way to Dallas. The Mavs, Los Angeles Lakers and New Jersey Nets are the three teams the Orlando Magic has given Howard's agent, Dan Fegan, permission to talk to regarding trade possibilities. Dwight Howard's representatives have told the New Jersey Nets that they [...]

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Dwight Howard is the Nets' top focus

There was Dwight Howard trade talk, widespread reaction over the NBA's decision to reject a proposed trade of Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, and dozens of moves in short order as teams worked briskly to start filling their rosters for a rapidly Magic spokesman Joel Glass says the team has granted New Jersey, [...]

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With Chandler at Center, the Knicks' Defense Gets an Infusion of Grit

They thought that player would be Tyson Chandler, but Golden State couldn't keep up with the New York Knicks. So the Warriors have taken a step back and gone after a different big man. According to CSN Bay Area, the Warriors will sign restricted free WELCOME MR CHANDLER!! now hopefully the $52 million per season [...]

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Knicks waive Chauncey Billups

The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade. Chandler was on his way to New York, though was not yet a member of the Knicks. A person with knowledge of the Knicks' plans told The Associated Press that the [...]

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With Chandler at Center, the Knicks' Defense Gets an Infusion of Grit

Beginning with Tyson Chandler, the team's defensive and leader, the Mavericks have significant holes to fill before the season starts Dec. 25. Chandler agreed to the deal Friday with the New York Knicks as training camps opened. The Knicks finalized their deal with Tyson Chandler, solidifying one of the NBA's top front lines, then turned [...]

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Knicks waive Chauncey Billups

Chauncey Billups warns teams against claiming him off amnesty wire, wants freedom: "This is about me now." So Clippers want to invite Billups into their situation? Even if he adamantly wants to go elsewhere? Interesting dilemma Billups: "People take my Chauncey Billups, Iman Shumpert, Jerome Jordan, Landry Fields and not much else. It's not the [...]

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Knicks get Chandler in 3-team deal

The Knicks are zeroing in on Jamal Crawford and trying to add the veteran shooting guard through a sign-and-trade, according to sources close to the situation. Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl Hill has agreed to a $6.5 million, one-year contract to return to the Suns after being courted by the New York [...]

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Knicks waive Chauncey Billups

Also official now: Knicks waive Chauncey Billups under amnesty provision. From interim GM Glen Grunwald: 'Signing a player of Tyson's caliber, with championship experience … is an opportunity we could not pass up. By using the amnesty provision on Saturday to waive guard Chauncey Billups and dealing forward Ronny Turiaf to Washington as part of [...]

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Knicks waive Chauncey Billups

Also official now: Knicks waive Chauncey Billups under amnesty provision. From interim GM Glen Grunwald: 'Signing a player of Tyson's caliber, with championship experience … is an opportunity we could not pass up. Chauncey Billups has been a team player during every stop of his NBA career, but that appears to be over following Saturday's [...]

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