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In the first game of Men’s Olympic basketball, Russia beat Iran 71-49. Granted, this was not the most star studded game in the world (Andrey Kirilenko was the biggest star), it still had its moments. Russia was dominant in the first half (they lead 38-22), but they seemed to lose their edge in the third. … Read more

According to RealGM, the Grizzlies have signed Josh Smith to a $58 million dollar offer sheet. Are you kidding me? They have money to spend and they wait and wait and now try to get Josh Smith? I would have tried Brand, or someone that isn’t a restricted free agent. The Hawks have seven days … Read more

Earl Boykins, a 5’5″ point guard is heading to Virtus Bologna for $3.5 million. Here’s a statement that was translated from the club: We hope that the skills of this Earl Boykins, how you say, will help our team. We think that the lack of doping tests over here will help us dramatically increase his … Read more

With the Olympics just one day away, it’s time to preview some Olympic basketball! We’re getting a steroid shot with some help from Kellex, Jarrad Todd and Anthony! Me: Do you have team USA as your favorite, and which team has the best chance of knocking them off? Kellex: For sure Team USA is my … Read more

Team USA beat Australia in a surprisingly close 87-76 exhibition game. Australia was really in it for all four quarters and they did it all without top NBA draft pick Andrew Bogut (ankle injury). I was impressed by young guard Patrick Mills, he’s a small, speedy guy who p could make a lot of noise. … Read more

Team USA will take on Andrew Bogut and the Aussie’s on Tuesday at 8 a.m. Eastern time on ESPN2. If you’ve heard of Shawn Redhage you’re either Australian, Fran Fraschilla, or really up on foreign basketball (sorry, Aussies, you’re great!). Anyway, I think team USA needs to blow out the Australian’s like they did the … Read more

Dr. J decided to give up on the medical field and is now into being in Dr. Pepper commercials. Look: I guess Dunk Medical is going to miss him. Now he’s off to artificially enhance the “23 flavors” of this great soda (which in no way affects your weight, according to the esteemed doctor). Seriously, … Read more

Team USA beat Lithuania 120-84 to improve to 3-0 in exhibition games. When you consider the level of competition, this was the best performance from this squad. What I liked the most was the way they came out defensively. Kobe really set the tone on both ends. They didn’t allow Jasikevicius (their only good ball … Read more

Team USA gave Turkey a beating in their second exhibition game, but I’m not too impressed. Here are five ways they can please me and Coach K: 5. How about some more air time on Road to Redemption? As Coach K is probably in his last couple of years as a coach, I’d like to … Read more

In an early game (started at 8pm Eastern time) the USA beat Turkey 114-82. Turkey stayed close through most of the first half, but just like Canada, they were blown out. The thing they really have to work on is defense. I think they will do fine with getting steals and getting out into the … Read more