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LeBron 'hates' Clevelanders'

Written by Sportal Wednesday, 18 August 2010 10:50

In a move likely to inflame tensions with the city he controversially departed, the NBA's biggest name, LeBron James, has declared he hates a lot of Clevelanders.

The basketball superstar turned an entire city against him when he defected from Cleveland's basketball franchise to sign with the Miami Heat as a free agent on July 8.

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Haslem charged with drug possession

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Written by Sportal Tuesday, 17 August 2010 16:50

NBA side Miami Heat have announced their full support for star Udonis Haslem after he was charged with drug possession on Sunday.

Miami-Dade County court records indicate that Haslem was charged with possession of over 20 grams of marijuana and four counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.

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Pippen inducted into Hall of Fame

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Written by Admin Sunday, 15 August 2010 21:31

Scottie Pippen thanked Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson for their roles in his career as he joined them as a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

The Chicago Bulls great called Jackson the "greatest coach of all time" and said Jordan was a major reason he had made it to the hall.

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Pistons gamble on McGrady

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Written by Sportal Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:08

The Detroit Pistons will reportedly take a gamble on veteran NBA forward Tracy McGrady, signing the 31-year-old to a one-year contract for the minimum of US$1.35 million.

The seven-time NBA All-Star is believed to have agreed to come off the bench behind starters Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2009-10 season.