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Jason Kidd (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets Should Stop Kidding Themselves On J-Kidd’s Candidacy

Since Kidd single-handedly turned around the Nets franchise upon his trade to New Jersey in 2002, they owe him. If there’s some capacity in which Kidd could fit in with the club’s long-term plans, it’s worth the discussion. Just not as head coach.

2013/06/10

The United States during a break in play against France during their game at the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Hartnett: No Point In Comparing 2012 USA Basketball To ‘Dream Team’

It’s pointless to compare the 2012 Men’s Olympic basketball roster to the 1992 “Dream Team.” USA’s current roster has their own challenge in front of them.

2012/07/29

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Silverman: Mouthy Kobe Knows Just What He’s Doing

There is no need to feel insulted. Kobe Bryant did not demean the memory of the Dream Team.

2012/07/11

Larry Bird, President of Basketball Operations for the Indiana Pacers walks away as Donnie Walsh takes over on June 27, 2012 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Donnie Walsh In As Pacers President; Larry Bird Calling It Quits

Lary Bird, perhaps the most respected and beloved basketball figure in a state obsessed with the sport, will leave his job as the Pacers’ president of basketball operations at the end of August.

2012/06/28

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks drives to the basket against LeBron James #6. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Silverman: Anthony Has Much To Learn From Olympic-Teammate James

It doesn’t take long for a player to change his perception. If James can do it in Miami, Anthony can do it in New York.

2012/06/24

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks talks to teammate Jeremy Lin #17 (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Keidel: Carmelo May Be The Cure For Linsanity

In an otherwise cold month in the sporting calendar, Lin made everyone warmer. And Lin made everyone better, not just scoring but imbuing an otherwise fallow team and town with hope. The impact was real and the team’s record reflected it.

2012/02/22

Schmeelk: Nowitzki’s Performance Can Only Be Described As RIDIRKULOUS

There’s no other word to describe it. I had to make one up. That was riDirkulous. I hope everyone enjoyed the show Dirk Nowitzki put on last night. It’s something you might never see again.

WFAN–2011/05/18

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird in one of many epic duels on the court. (AP Photo)

Epic Magic-Bird Rivalry Coming To Broadway

The producers and playwright behind Broadway’s “Lombardi” aren’t done with sports just yet. They’re planning to go from NFL to NBA with “Magic/Bird,” a new play that will chronicle the lives of Larry Bird and Earvin “Magic” Johnson.

WFAN–2011/02/17

Walsh Embarrassed But Not Worried About Job Talk

Donnie Walsh doesn’t know if he is wanted back by the Knicks, and says now is not the time to ask.

WFAN–2011/02/03

Rex’s Jets Join List Of Legendary Trash Talkers

The best trash talkers of their era are a win away from the Super Bowl, good news for anybody who likes their football with a little lip. But, really, what’s wrong with having a little fun? As Muhammad Ali liked to say, it’s not bragging if you can back it up.

WFAN–2011/01/20

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