Reports: Blazers to sign C Joel Przybilla

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Date: 2/22 2012

Posted by Ben GolliverIt takes a brave man to play center for the Portland Trail Blazers, and no one ever accused Joel Przybilla of being weak-hearted.Przybilla, an unrestricted free agent center, has reportedly agreed to sign a 1-year contract with th

Jeremy Evans replacing Shumpert in dunk contest

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Date: 2/22 2012

Posted by Royce YoungIt’s no secret that this year’s dunk contest field is a bit lackluster. That’s not to say it won’t be good, but when the four names were announced — Derrick Williams, Chase Budinger, Paul George and Iman Shumpert — there wasn’t e

Charles Oakley calls out Garnett, Barkley

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Date: 2/22 2012

Charles Oakley called out KG and Charles Barkley over their behavior on Jime Rome’s show. (Getty Images) By Matt Moore Charles Oakley has opinions. And he will tell you them. And you will listen. Or he will destroy you. And now the former Knick has t

Rajon Rondo named East All-Star replacement

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Date: 2/22 2012

Rajon Rondo is headed to Orlando. (Getty Images) Posted by Ben GolliverBoston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been named as an injury replacement for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, according to the Boston Globe and Celtics Radio. The NBA con

LeBron says he’ll guard Lin some Thursday

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Date: 2/22 2012

Posted by Royce YoungThursday could be the ultimate test for Jeremy Lin. Not because his Knicks will be taking on Miami Heat. But individually, because LeBron James, one of the best on-ball defenders in the game, says he’ll likely guard Lin some. &quot

Reports: Rondo named East All-Star replacement

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Date: 2/22 2012

Rajon Rondo is headed to Orlando. (Getty Images) Posted by Ben GolliverBoston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been named as an injury replacement for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, according to the Boston Globe and Celtics Radio. Rondo will

Is Anthony Davis the No. 1 pick? Yes. Very Yes.

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Date: 2/22 2012

Anthony Davis is the No.1 prospect by most evaluators, including CBSSports.com’s Jeff Goodman. (Getty Images) By Matt Moore To start you off, Jeff Goodman and I sat down to talk about the college season through the lens of th NBA draft. We talk about

Midseason Report Team Grades: Cream rising

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Date: 2/22 2012

Familiar faces are back on the top at the halfway point of the season. (Getty Images) With 30+ games under everyone’s belt, there’s been sufficient time for NBA’s thirty teams to adjust to the breakneck lockout-shortened season. The midterm results? Th

LeBron James and a question of taste

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Date: 2/22 2012

LeBron James likes his steak cut and dry. Can he really be the alpha-dog? (Getty Images) By Matt Moore On Tuesday, the blog Cleveland Frowns posted an interview with a server at XO, a Cleveland steakhouse regarding LeBron James. It described his eating

Team USA’s uniforms revealed

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Date: 2/22 2012

Posted by Royce YoungNike unveiled Team USA’s newest uniform design this week, which includes a revamped "USA" design. And it’s, uh, different. Is it just me or does that "S" look like the kind we all used to draw in middle school?