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Shaquille O’Neal is now a Cleveland Cavalier

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June 26th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, Phoenix Suns, Shaquille O'Neal

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LeBron James was the happiest guy in the world when he found out the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for Shaquille O’Neal on Thursday.

“Shaq is an incredible ballplayer and a four-time NBA champion,” James said in a statement. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hedo Turkoglu will test free agency

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June 16th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Basketball, Hedo Turkoglu, NBA

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After losing in the NBA finals to the Lakers, Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu plans seek more money in free agency.

“I think Hedo distinguished himself in this playoff run,” his agent, Lon Babby said. Read the rest of this entry »

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NBA Stars play “The Team Mating Game” on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Denver Nuggets’ Dahntay Jones and Chris “Birdman” Andersen compete against Phoenix Suns’ Amare Stoudemire and Grant Hill to see which teammates know eachother better on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

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Lakers take 3-1 series lead over Magic

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June 12th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic

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Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are just one win away from winning the NBA title after they beat the Orlando Magic 99-91 in overtime on Thursday night.

“This is the toughest [loss] because it puts us down two games and on the brink of elimination and the mood was obviously very somber,” said Magic coach Stan Van Gundy. Read the rest of this entry »

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Orlando wins game 3, 108-104

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June 10th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic

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The Orlando Magic won their first NBA finals game in franchise history on Tuesday night winning game 3 over the Los Angeles Lakers, 108-104.

Orlando made 63 percent of their shots, that’s an NBA finals record.

“Well, it was going in the basket. That always works,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lakers beat Magic in overtime; lead series 2-0

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June 8th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: NBA, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 101-96 in overtime Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals.

“We blew a lot of assignments tonight — a lot of assignments — and we still managed to get a win,” Bryant said immediately following the victory. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lakers dominate Magic in game 1

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June 5th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Finals, Orlando Magic

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Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers looked impressive on Thursday night when they easily won game 1 of the NBA finals over the Orlando Magic, 100-75.

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Dwight Howard comments on future

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June 4th, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Dwight Howard, NBA, Orlando Magic

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For the first time Magic star Dwight Howard has commented on his future in Orlando.

“You know what? I’ll be here as long as the fans want me to be here,” Howard told the Orlando Sentinel. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jameer Nelson will play in finals

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June 3rd, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: Jameer Nelson, NBA, Orlando Magic

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Orlando Magic players are expecting All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson to play in the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nelson has season-ending surgery in February for a torn labrum in his right shoulder.

“I expect to see him out there at some point in the series,” backup point guard Anthony Johnson said. Read the rest of this entry »

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LeBron James thinks future looks bright

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June 1st, 2009 by Brian Ethridge

Tagged as: LeBron James, NBA

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Despite losing to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference finals, LeBron James is happy with the Cleveland Cavaliers and he expects them to be much better next season.

“I’m great. I feel great about this situation that’s going on,” James said. Read the rest of this entry »

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