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Steve Nash is introduced to the Los Angeles Lakers by General Manager Mitch Kupchak during a press conference on July 11, 2012. Copyright NBAE 2012 (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hartnett: Nash Makes The Universally Hated Lakers Likable

Newest recruit Steve Nash makes the universally hated Lakers instantly more-likeable.

2012/07/12

#42 Jerry Stackhouse (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Nets Sign 17-Year Veteran Jerry Stackhouse To One-Year Deal

The Brooklyn Nets have reached a verbal agreement to sign 37-year-old guard Jerry Stackhouse on a one-year, $1.3 million deal according to multiple reports.

2012/07/11

New York Knicks v Toronto Raptors (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

New York Knicks Announce Preseason Game In Montreal

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors will play a preseason game in Montreal as part of the first-ever NBA Canada Series.

2012/07/11

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LISTEN: Newest Knick Jason Kidd Joins Joe & Evan

The newest Knick, Jason Kidd, joined WFAN’s Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts on WFAN to talk about what role he’ll play with his new team.

2012/07/06

Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks and Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks look on during the game on February 19, 2012 at Madison Square Garden. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hartnett: Jason Kidd Can Conduct The Knicks’ Orchestra

There’s a lot of mileage on the 39-year-old knees of Jason Kidd, but even in the twilight of his career he still has plenty to offer to the New York Knicks.

2012/07/06

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Jason Kidd Agrees To Sign With Knicks

Jason Kidd has shunned the Dallas Mavericks and instead has signed a three-year, $9 million deal with the New York Knicks.

2012/07/05

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Dwight Howard Demands Nets Trade

Dwight Howard demanded a trade to the Brooklyn Nets when he met with Magic GM Rob Hennigan on Friday night.

2012/06/30

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Williams Ready To Meet With Nets and Mavs

Deron Williams is set to meet with the two finalists for his services — The Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The winner might also land Jason Kidd.

2012/06/30

First pick in the 2012 NBA draft Anthony Davis talks to the media after joining the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Areana on June 29, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Keidel: NBA Locals’ Brew A Cold Draft

There were two notable holes in the first round of the NBA Draft, both of our beloved basketball teams.

2012/06/29

Report: Mavericks ‘Increasingly Worried’ Deron Williams Will Stay With Nets

Hey, maybe that giant birthday card worked.

2012/06/27

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Steve Nash Would ‘Definitely Consider’ Signing With Knicks If Team Shows Interest

“The Knicks are a great franchise and I live in New York City [each summer], so I’d definitely consider them if they were interested,” the eight-time NBA All-Star recently said at a promotional appearance in Manhattan.

2012/06/22

Schmeelk: Heat Defense Is The Reason They Are Up 2-1

It has been the Heat’s ability to slow down the Thunder offense that has been the difference so far in the series.

2012/06/18

Mike Brown (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Schmeelk: NBA Playoffs Serve As A Reality Check For Coaches, General Managers

The NBA playoffs serve as a huge reality check for teams, showing them their true weaknesses and where they have to get better if they want to win a title.

2012/05/24

Mavs: NBA Title To Sweep, Offseason With Questions

The Dallas Mavericks didn’t even get to enjoy their first NBA title for an entire year.

2012/05/06

Thunder Beat Mavs For 3-0 Series Lead

Kevin Durant finally found his postseason shooting touch, and the Thunder never trailed on the way to a 95-79 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night.

2012/05/04

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