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The playoffs aren’t even over, and every fan around the country is already turning at least some of their attention to the upcoming 2010 Free Agent bonanza. It’s been talked about ad nauseam over the past few years, and is about to go into overdrive once whoever wins the title this year hoists the championship trophy.   A major reason a great deal of attention is being paid to the issue already ...

LeBron James stepped to the free-throw line in last night's Game Four matchup with the Chicago Bulls needing only to sink the first attempt in order to give his team a two-possession advantage in a close game. James calmly swished the first through, then curiously attempted the second free throw with his left hand. James missed the shot, but the Cavaliers went on to defeat the Bulls and advance to the ...

For those of you unfamiliar with the art of ghost-riding you will have to excuse my association with the term and the Los Angeles Lakers, but for those who have witnessed the feat, it may be easier to understand my analogy. Ghost-riding is a hip-hop derivative that was popularized in the streets of Oakland, Calif., and it is definitely not for the faint of heart. It involves placing a vehicle in neutral ...

LeBron James is a YouTube sensation. But not for his latest highlight-reel dunk or chase-down block.  This latest "incident" revolves around James and a Chicago Bulls ball boy. Following Game Four of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the reigning league MVP caused an Internet stir by, of all things, failing to meticulously hand his warmup gear to a ball boy as he checked into the contest (see video below).  In the minds of many, ...

It’s the fourth quarter and the underdog Chicago Bulls were outplaying the King and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers.  However, that all changed when the Cavs dumped the ball down low to Shaq. Brad Miller was whistled for two straight fouls playing stand up defense against Shaq. Miller did manage to take an elbow to the face from Shaq so maybe that’s where the contact came from.  Even the Cleveland ...

All hail the King. After putting on a show in the series, LeBron James actually struggled in Game Five. But, the Cavs won the series 4-1, and move on to the next round. The Bulls were a pretty easy opponent for the Cavs, but next they will face a tough and motivated Celtics team. Last year, many people actually believed the reason that the Cavaliers lost to the Orlando Magic was because they ...

The Miami Heat showed some fight on Tuesday, but not enough to avoid elimination and yet another loss on the Boston Celtics home court. With the series over in five games and nothing left to do but pack their bags and head home, Miami now enters the most critical offseason in franchise history.  Now is the time for Pat Riley to prove he can build the dynasty he's promised fans in hopes ...

The Miami Heat's 2009-2010 campaign is over after they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in five games in the team's first round matchup. Miami put together a decent season, finishing 47-35 and capturing the Eastern Conference's fifth seed. They were once again led by their fearless captain Dwyane Wade, who finished in the top 10 in scoring, assists, and steals for the second straight year. The Heat were pretty ...

The NBA Playoffs are supposed to be where legacies are created and legends are made. But conversely, a bad playoff performance can also hurt a player's career, especially one looking for a max contract next season. So who has been performing poorly in this year's Playoffs? Let's take a look at a the worst offenders thus far.Begin Slideshow

The playoffs aren't just where reps are made. Contracts are made there, too. Just ask Jerome James. Guys like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade will get their greenbacks whether their teams soar (Cleveland) or stink (Miami). With Amare Stoudmemire, it's not such a given. Maybe that's because he hasn't been a given during his career. Until the second half of this season, it was almost commonplace to see 25 and 12 one ...