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- Del Negro out as Clippers coach
| Arnovitz - Boeheim: Melo needs better cast
| Brennan - Durant to donate $1M to OKC tornado relief
- Phil Jackson says best offer came from Nets
- Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets
- Knicks unsure if Amar'e will start in 2013-14
- Sources: Howard felt misutilized by D'Antoni
- Vogel responds to LeBron, respects Heat
- Colangelo out as Raptors GM, still president
- Pacers' West (leg) expected to play in Game 1
- Hansen vows to keep pursuing Seattle franchise
- Celtics' Williams arrested in Washington state
- Thorpe: Game 2 adjustments for Z-Bo
- IzzyESPN Israel Gutierrez
“@dop3zart: @IzzyESPN @craigy714 Izzy really that good though?” More creative, for sure.
13 minutes ago
- IzzyESPN Israel Gutierrez
- JustinVerrier Justin Verrier
Theory: @TrueHoop and @Jared_Wade are head twins. - http://t.co/nsS4vQ3VEO
47 minutes ago
- JustinVerrier Justin Verrier
- JustinVerrier Justin Verrier
NEVER!! RT @nytimes Creator of the GIF: "It is a soft 'G' pronounced 'jif.' End of story." http://t.co/oH4X40AN0t
about an hour ago
- JustinVerrier Justin Verrier
- bbdoolittle Bradford Doolittle
I'm they're bringing back #Hornets, but not sure I agree w/ MJ that it's one of signature brands in sports. Also tired of the word brand.
about an hour ago
- bbdoolittle Bradford Doolittle
- truehooptv TrueHoop TV
RT @TrueHoop: At the NBA draft lottery, where execs are thinking about players like Ben McLemore @Humb1e_Hungry23 http://t.co/6pSx8r6r2v
about an hour ago
- truehooptv TrueHoop TV
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
We asked, you answered. A gallery of the top memories of the original Charlotte Hornets, chosen by fans: http://t.co/we9P0y1Uoa
about an hour ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- kpelton Kevin Pelton
Looking forward to watching former Husky stars take the court at Hec Ed in the UW Alumni Game on June 23: http://t.co/1kXFGdf8Pu
about an hour ago
- kpelton Kevin Pelton
- Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Me & @JaredZwerling heard Melo's business manager, Bay Frazier, discussing potential business collaborations with LeBron's agent Rich Paul
about an hour ago
- Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
- Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
Check out my man's new video @MyNameIsBizzle NEW!!! BIZZLE - YOU KNOW (Official Video) http://t.co/hOGfZGHwh8 SHARE!!!”
about an hour ago
- Chris_Broussard Chris Broussard
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
Are Clippers better off without Del Negro? Our panel goes 5-on-5 to look into LA’s future: http://t.co/yw9I6lcwg7
about an hour ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
Vinny Del Negro officially out as Clippers coach. - http://t.co/ntiJQ5AokX
about an hour ago
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
- kevinarnovitz Kevin Arnovitz
RT @SpearsNBAYahoo: Wonder if LAC asst coach Robert Pack gets interview.Source said RP wouldve replaced VDN if he was fired when job was in…
about an hour ago
- kevinarnovitz Kevin Arnovitz
- IzzyESPN Israel Gutierrez
“@craigy714: @IzzyESPN Great way to Iz on down the road to win # 24!” Official king of Iz/Izzy wordplay. (little competition).
about an hour ago
- IzzyESPN Israel Gutierrez
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
C's: Dedmon, Norvel Pelle, Mouphtarou Yarou, Jake Cohen, AJ Mattews, Jared Berggren, Jason Washburn. Pulled Out: Colton Iverson
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
PFs: Kadji, Osby, Oriakhi, Harris, Mbakwe, Cooley, Powell, Hagins, Kazemi Pulled Out: Richard Howell
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
SFs: Hill, Ennis, Rodney Williams, Watford, Aiken, Releford, M'Baye, Stephens, Bowers. Pulled out: Robert Covington
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
SGs: Blue, Wyatt, Paul, Felix, Snaer, Triche, Marcos Knight, Troy Daniels, Angelo Sharpless. Pulled out: Ricky Ledo
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
PGs: Phil Pressey, Matt Dellavedova, Josiah Turner, Siva, Pierre Jackson, Julius Mays. Pulled out: Nate Wolters & Larry Drew III
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
Nets hosting big 30 team draft workout tomorrow. Actually 5-on-5 being played. Here's a list of participants ...
about 2 hours ago
- chadfordinsider Chad Ford
- ESPNNBA The NBA on ESPN
RT @kevinarnovitz: The Happy Warrior Departs | On Vinny Del Negro. Published at @TrueHoop: http://t.co/Zr6UrNgpeU
about 2 hours ago
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Del Negro Out In L.A.
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Play Podcast Ryen Russillo and Chris Broussard react to the news that Vinny Del Negro won't return as coach of the Clippers and discuss what could be next for the franchise.
Play Podcast Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic look ahead to the matchup between the Pacers and the Heat. Will Dwyane Wade's health be the difference in the Eastern Conference finals?
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Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez discuss what we learned from the Bulls and Thunder this season and preview Thursday night's action.
Play Podcast Bruce Bowen and Israel Gutierrez break down the offensive problems for the Knicks, high expectations for the Warriors and Wednesday night's games.
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