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Nov 30 2011
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Blazers brass handling GM duties by committee
The Blazers won't search for a new general manager right away, despite injured stars Greg Oden and Brandon Roy weighing on their minds.
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Nets GM denies Howard trade rumours
New Jersey Nets general manager Billy King denied rumours that he was in trade discussions with the Orlando Magic regarding Dwight Howard.
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Nielsen on NBA: Trade winds blowing
The lockout is over and the rumours are flying fast and furious on the futures of Chris Paul and Dwight Howard.
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Pistons rookie Singler to sign for Real Madrid
According to his current Spanish club, Detroit Pistons rookie Kyle Singler plans to sign for Real Madrid.
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Blazers brass handling GM duties by committee
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Nov 29 2011
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Teams open doors to players on Thursday
Teams have been informed that they may open their doors to players on Thursday.
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James, NBA stars eager to start season
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are thrilled to have basketball back, but wouldn't discuss details of deal.
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Nielsen on NBA: Casualties of amnesty
A huge number of big names could be out of work if NBA teams decide to take advantage of the NBA clause in the pending CBA.
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Teams open doors to players on Thursday
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Nov 28 2011
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NBA plaintiffs ask for stay while CBA is developed
A group of players that has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NBA are asking the judge to hold off while the new CBA is worked out.
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Jones on NBA: Making Up For Lost Time
The NBA is trying to make up for lost time when they came up with a 66-game schedule for each team, but many questions need to be asked.
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NBA plaintiffs ask for stay while CBA is developed
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Nov 27 2011
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Syracuse fires assistant basketball coach Fine
Syracuse University fired associate basketball coach Bernie Fine on Sunday in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations.
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Jones on NBA: Finally back to the hardwood
Both sides gave a bit in the end and now we finally have a deal and can turn our attention to what matters: Basketball.
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Syracuse fires assistant basketball coach Fine
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Nov 26 2011
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NBA players thrilled at news of labour agreement
NBA players were surprised, relieved and joyful when they heard the news that the NBA and the Players' Union reached a tentative agreement.
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NBA Labour 101: Q&A about tentative deal
Here's a look at some of the most prevalent questions about the state of things in the NBA right now.
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NBA deal reached; to tip off on Dec. 25
NBA owners and players have reached a tentative deal to end the lockout. If approved, the season would open Christmas Day.
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NBA players thrilled at news of labour agreement
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Nov 25 2011
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About last year: Hawks soar past Wizards
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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NBA and players resume talks to end lockout
NBA owners and players resumed talks Friday aimed at ending the 148-day lockout in time to save the league's Christmas Day schedule.
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Jay Triano's father facing sex charges
A prominent sports figure and father of a former Toronto Raptors coach is facing sex charges related to two girls.
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Nielsen Ratings: Blue Devils on the move
Despite the somewhat subpar play of star rookie Austin Rivers, Duke took on all comers last week and rise in the ratings as a result.
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Turkish club Besiktas, Odom look to reach deal
Turkish club Besiktas says it is holding talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, hoping to reach deal "soon".
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About last year: Hawks soar past Wizards
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Nov 24 2011
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About last year: Raps take Philadelphia
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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About last year: Raps take Philadelphia
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Nov 23 2011
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NBA players, owners return to table
With the NBA's Christmas slate in danger of being wiped off the slate, the owners and players have been holding talks.
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About last year: Lakers overrun Bulls
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Nielsen on NBA: Mr. Smith goes to China
Former Nugget JR Smith's time with the Zhejiang Golden Bulls has been bizarre to say the least.
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Hunter expects court to mediate NBA lawsuit
Union executive director Billy Hunter said Tuesday he expected that a magistrate judge would mediate the players' lawsuit against the NBA.
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NBA players, owners return to table
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Nov 22 2011
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Canadian Pangos named WCC player of week
Canada's Kevin Pangos has picked up his first player of the week award just three games into his college career.
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About last year: Pacers beat the Heat
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Canadian Pangos named WCC player of week
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Nov 21 2011
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Players withdraw one suit against NBA
After filing two separate antitrust lawsuits against the league in two different states, NBA players are consolidating their efforts and have turned to the courts in Minnesota as their chosen venue.
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NBA stars set to lead 4-game homecoming tour
LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are going home -- and bringing friends with them.
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Players withdraw one suit against NBA
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Nov 20 2011
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NBA coaches urge owners, players to talk
The executive director of the NBA coaches association is calling on owners and players to resume discussions toward ending the lockout.
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About last year: Bobcats handle Suns
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Dr. J earns big bucks from auction
SCP Auctions says more than 140 items from Julius Erving's personal collection sold for a record US$3.5 million.
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NBA coaches urge owners, players to talk
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Nov 19 2011
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Pierce not ready to take deal from NBA owners
Celtics captain Paul Pierce isn't ready to take the latest deal from the NBA owners to end the lockout.
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About last year: Raptors roll past Rockets
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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NBA lockout shares similarities with NFL's
The current NBA lockout has the same faces and strategies as NFL's, but with one key difference.
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Pierce not ready to take deal from NBA owners
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Nov 18 2011
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About last year: Magic scorch Suns
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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About last year: Magic scorch Suns
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Nov 17 2011
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Wade believes NBA season can be saved
Dwyane Wade says he can still hope for NBA games by Christmas.
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Nielsen Ratings: UNC opens in style
North Carolina takes top spot in the Nielsen Ratings after kicking off their season in grand fashion with a big win in the Carrier Classic.
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About last year: Raptors top Sixers
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca takes a daily look at how things went on each day a year ago.
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Spurs’ Splitter agrees deal with Spanish club
Valencia Basket says San Antonio Spurs centre Tiago Splitter has agreed to a deal to play for the Spanish club until the NBA lockout ends.
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Wade believes NBA season can be saved
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Nov 16 2011
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Agent: Owners lockout ploy backfired
The NBA owners ploy to try to win their labour dispute with the union was to drag the issue into November, when the players would have received their first paycheck, and then have been forced to give in to their demands according to one prominent player agent.
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About last year: Raps dusted in D.C.
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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DeRozan staying positive during lockout
Demar DeRozan told Eric Smith and Paul Jones on Sportsnet Radio The Fan 590 Wednesday that he is hoping the NBA can return by January.
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NBA lockout: Where things stand
Now that the NBA players have disbanded their union, they have given up a considerable level of control in how the whole process plays out.
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Former NBA guard Mobley sues Knicks
Former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley has filed a lawsuit against Madison Square Garden, accusing the New York Knicks of pressuring him to retire.
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Agent: Owners lockout ploy backfired
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Nov 15 2011
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NBAPA files antitrust suit against league
Locked-out NBA players filed class-action antitrust lawsuits against the league on Tuesday, moving labour dispute to federal court.
- Ex-Warriors coach Smart joins Kings' staff
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About last year: Suns take down Denver
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Nielsen on NBA: Where do we go from here?
So the union is disbanding, what happens next in the NBA lockout battle?
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Case closed in Iverson bar fight trial
The Detroit News reports that federal Judge Nancy Edmunds found no evidence that Allen Iverson punched an Ohio man in a 2009 bar fight.
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Cdn Pangos sets Gonzaga record in victory
Canadian Kevin Pangos tied Dan Dickau's school record with nine 3-pointers Monday night, just two games into his NCAA career.
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Jones on NBA: Season on the brink
NBA players and team owners continue to inch towards pulling the plug on the 2011-12 season.
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NBAPA files antitrust suit against league
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Nov 14 2011
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About last year: Suns torch Lakers
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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NBA players reject offer, will disband union
NBA players rejected the league's latest offer Monday and began disbanding the union, likely jeopardizing the season.
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Live: NBA lockout chatter
Keep it here for the latest news and rumours on the NBA lockout as they break on Twitter.
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NBA players discuss league's proposal
Joined by Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony, player representatives are meeting Monday to discuss the league's proposal for a new labour deal.
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Report: German club pursuing Kevin Durant
The Bavarian town of Bayreuth hopes to become two-time scoring champion Kevin Durant's home during the NBA lockout.
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About last year: Suns torch Lakers
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Nov 13 2011
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About last year: Raps can't beat the Heat
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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NBA Players Association to meet Monday
The NBA Players Association will meet on Monday morning, a session that could bring the lockout closer to an end.
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About last year: Raps can't beat the Heat
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Nov 12 2011
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About last year: Raps rock Magic
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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About last year: Raps rock Magic
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Nov 11 2011
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NBA owners waiting for answer from players
The next time David Stern hears from Derek Fisher and the players' association, he expects an answer regarding his latest offer.
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About last year: Celtics beat the Heat
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Riley, Heat continue military tribute during lockout
Pat Riley spent part of his Veterans Day on the basketball court.
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NBA owners waiting for answer from players
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Nov 10 2011
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Bradley's stolen custom bike gets recovered
7-foot-6, former NBA centre Shawn Bradley had his custom oversized bike stolen from his Utah home. Luckily police recovered the bike on Thursday.
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NBA talks break down, players to regroup
Union president Derek Fisher says there has not been enough progress to get a deal done, and the players have broken off talks with the NBA.
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Bradley's stolen custom bike gets recovered
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Nov 9 2011
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About last year: Jazz withstand Heat
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Wade on lockout and love for the game
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade comments on his love for basketball and the NBA labour negotiations.
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Brady & Lang on lockout: Take the deal
Greg Brady and Jim Lang talk about NBA labour negotiations and what the options are for the players and owners.
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NBA ends 12-hour talks, will meet Thursday
Both sides will be back bargaining at noon Thursday, after meeting for nearly 12 hours Wednesday in an attempt to end the 132-day lockout.
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Jones on NBA lockout: Time for a deal
The NBA and its' players association sides must realize it is time to finish the job and get back on the hardwood.
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Basketball legend Macauley dies at 83
Ed Macauley, one of the NBA's first big stars who won a championship with the St. Louis Hawks has died at age 83.
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Magic defends Stern after racial suggestion
Magic Johnson said it's "ridiculous" to suggest that David Stern is racist, saying it's OK to disagree with the NBA commissioner.
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About last year: Jazz withstand Heat
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Nov 8 2011
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About last Year: Raps can't stop Warriors
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Puerto Rican judge revokes Ortiz’s bail
Former NBA player Jose Ortiz is being held in a Puerto Rican prison after a judge revoked his bail for testing positive for cocaine.
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NBA players turn down proposed deal
Union president Derek Fisher says his orders from NBA players are clear: No deal.
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Following retirement, Yao heads back to school
It's back to the books for retired Chinese basketball star Yao Ming.
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About last Year: Raps can't stop Warriors
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Nov 7 2011
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Stern: Rational move is for union to take offer
NBA players are facing a Wednesday afternoon deadline to accept the league's current proposal.
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About last year: Suns handle Hawks
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Fan Fuel: Speak out on Magic Johnson
Twenty years ago, Magic Johnson announced to the world that he was retiring from the Lakers after becoming infected with the HIV virus.
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Stern: Rational move is for union to take offer
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Nov 6 2011
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About last year: Raps fall to Blazers
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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About last year: Raps fall to Blazers
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Nov 5 2011
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Fan Fuel: NBA risking a lot with lengthy lockout
Money normally spent on the NBA has already been directed elsewhere. When the lockout ends, how many fans will decide to stay away?
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Stern offers union up to 51 per cent of BRI
David Stern gave NBA players an offer and a deadline: Accept a chance to earn up to 51 per cent of basketball-related income by Wednesday.
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About last year: Raps rolled by Lakers
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Fan Fuel: NBA risking a lot with lengthy lockout
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Nov 4 2011
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Hawks won't be sold to California developer
The Atlanta Hawks will not be sold to California developer and pizza chain owner Alex Meruelo. In fact, the team is no longer on the market.
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Decertification could destroy NBA season
As a group of NBA players considers disbanding the union, some labour law experts say such a move could destroy hopes for a 2011-12 season.
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About last year: Thunder edge Blazers
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago. Full Story
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Hawks won't be sold to California developer
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Nov 3 2011
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About last year: Jazz bury Raps
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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NBA union to meet with owners Saturday
NBA Players' Association leaders met Thursday in New York, and this weekend they say they'll be negotiating with owners again.
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Oakley's Dream Team contains surprises
Former Raptor Charles Oakley was in Toronto recently and was asked to name his Dream Team for the London Olympics. He rhymed it off pretty quickly, but his starting lineup might surprise some.
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Lions fans campaign to cancel Nickelback
With U.S. Thanksgiving approaching, some Detroit Lions fans are telling Nickelback to stuff it.
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About last year: Jazz bury Raps
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Nov 2 2011
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NBA asks judge to intervene in talks
An NBA lawyer has urged a judge to help end a stalemate with the NBA players union by agreeing to consider the legality of its lockout.
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Reports: NBA players rift continues to grow
Reports continue to surface that NBA players are becoming increasingly divided over their union's position with regards to the ongoing contract battle.
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About last year: Heat thump Timberwolves
With the no end to the NBA labour dispute in sight, sportsnet.ca decided to look at how things went on this day a year ago.
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Former Raptor Miller pleads guilty to assault
A former professional basketball player has pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend's brother after a cookout in Maryland
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Original start date to NBA season passes
The original start date to the NBA season arrived Tuesday with progress still stalled in the negotiations to end the lockout. No further talks have been scheduled, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
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NBA asks judge to intervene in talks
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Nov 1 2011
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Flag football showdown between Durant, James?
With the NBA lockout dragging on, Kevin Durant was ready for some flag football. And LeBron James could be interested in joining him.
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Shaq's tell-all: I threatened Kobe's life
It sounds like the feud between former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal was uglier than most people realized.
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Hornets' Paul and family set to play the Feud
It's been a while since anyone has seen Chris Paul on TV. However, fans of the Hornets point guard will get a chance to see him on Tuesday.
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Pistons' Wallace pleads guilty to drunk driving
Detroit Pistons centre Ben Wallace has pleaded guilty to misdemeanour charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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Fisher denies rift among union leadership
Derek Fisher denied a rift in union leadership in a letter to NBA players on Monday.
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Flag football showdown between Durant, James?
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