"Basketball Reasons" Sink Chris Paul Trade, Could Hurt Future Of NBA

Jovan Buha
Associate Sports Editor

Thanks to small-market NBA owners, Paul won't be heading to L.A.

NBA - Top Ten Free Agents 2011

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Jovan Buha
Associate Sports Editor

In this year's shortened free agency period, which players will be hot commodities?

NBA Lockout - Lies Owners Tell

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

In this game of hardball, the NBA owners aren't playing fair.

Shaq's New Book Takes Digs and Reveals His Vulnerability

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

The NBA great tells all in Shaq Uncut: My Story.

2011 NBA Lockout: A Practical Guide

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Jovan Buha
Associate Sports Editor

Confused about what's keeping games from being played? We can help.

USC Basketball: Jio Fontan Out For Season

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

The star guard will miss his senior year with a torn ACL.

Shaquille O'Neal Retires

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

A look back at what made Shaq an exceptional athlete, and how he changed the game.

Lakers: What Now?

Comments (0) | 2011 NBA Playoffs, Andrew Bynum, Brian Shaw, Kobe Bryant, Lakers future, Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA trades, Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Retirement, Sports, triangle offense

Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

After an unexpected early-exit from the playoffs, the Lakers' future is in limbo.

Suspect Officiating Only Flaw In Otherwise Perfect NBA Postseason

Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Questionable calls are sullying the playoffs.

Lakers Should Use Game 1 Loss As a Wakeup Call

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Lakers loss was about lack of execution, not effort.

Why Derrick Rose Should Not Win MVP

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

The runaway favorite for NBA MVP is not deserving of the award.

Things You May Have Missed: Analyzing the UConn-Butler National Championship Game

Quick thoughts from Monday's national championship game.

Things You May Have Missed: Analyzing Day 2 of the Sweet 16

Quick thoughts on Friday's Sweet 16 action.

Marquette Knocks Out Syracuse in 66-62 Thriller

Comments (0) | 2011, Darius Johnson-Odom, Jae Crowder, March Madness, Marquette, NCAA Tournament, Round 3, Sports, Syracuse, upset

Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

March Madness continues for Marquette. (Creative Commons) In another Big East battle, the 11th-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles (22-14) defeated No. 3 Syracuse (27-8) in a 66-62 thriller.

New Jersey Steps Up Its Game: Grading the Deron Williams Trade

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Who got the best of the Deron Williams trade?

Grading The Carmelo Anthony Trade

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Which team actually won the Melo trade?

Highlights And Lowlights From NBA All-Star Weekend 2011

Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Breaking down the most exciting All-Star Weekend in recent memory.

NBA All-Star Breakdown: Analyzing the Western Conference Playoff Race

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Can the Mavericks steal the two seed from L.A.?

NBA All-Star Breakdown: Analyzing the Eastern Conference Playoff Race

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Who will get the No. 1 seed in the East? Miami or Boston?

Cavaliers Set NBA Losing Streak Record

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Jovan Buha
Staff Writer

Cleveland breaks all-time mark with 25th consecutive loss.