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  • Olympic BasketballUpdated: Thu Jul 24 04:12:18 2008
    The 2008 Olympic Basketball tournament starts August 10th concluding August 24th when the gold medal game will be played, a game Team USA has to play in and win to end an eight-year gold medal drou…
  • 2008 USA Men's National Team RosterCreated: Thu Jul 24 03:55:06 2008
    These are the 12 NBA players that will represent Team USA in the 2008 Olympics to be played in Beijing, China. USA Basketball looks to regain its Olympics dominance afer failing to get the gold med…
  • FantasyUpdated: Thu Jul 24 02:01:56 2008
    This is the place to be to get an expert opinion on position rankings, who to start for the upcoming week, as well as some sound advice regarding strategy. We're here to help you win your league a…
  • Fan CentralUpdated: Tue Jul 22 12:22:36 2008
    At About.com's NBA Fan Central, you will learn about NBA teams, NBA players (current and legendary), and get opinions on the latest NBA news. Wondering how to get game tickets, want to know where …
  • What Is Olympics Basketball?Updated: Tue Jul 22 04:47:50 2008
    There are obviously many countries in the world, as well as those that take part in the Olympics, so the question is, how do you whittle down the field? How are the participating countries chosen …
  • Basketball - Olympics Rules and RegulationsCreated: Tue Jul 22 04:26:20 2008
    Olympics Basketball uses the international rules established by the The International Basketball Federation also known as [link url=http://www.fiba.com/]FIBA[/link] or Fédération Internat…
  • 2008 Olympics - Basketball - Greatest Moments In Olympics BasketballUpdated: Fri Jul 18 03:49:24 2008
    Until recently, if someone mentioned Olympic basketball, it would be synonymous with gold medals and invincibility - for the United States. From 1936 to 2000, the USA men’s basketball team ha…
  • 2008 Olympics - Basketball - Controversies in Olympic BasketballUpdated: Fri Jul 18 03:38:16 2008
    What is a competition, especially the Olympics in which there is a lot of pride in country from a lot of competitors, without a little controversy? Considering that many basketball players and bask…
  • 2008 NBA Offseason MovementUpdated: Mon Jul 14 03:53:38 2008
    The NBA never sleeps and that is especially true during the offseason when NBA Draft signings, free agent signings, re-signings, contract extensions, and trades go down. We help the NBA fan by tra…
  • 2008 Olympics - Basketball - Where Are They Now?Updated: Sat Jul 12 15:23:53 2008
    There have been many basketball players that stand out in Olympics basketball history. Some were already international stars in Europe, others were basketball players on the verge of stardom in th…
  • Charles Barkley - A Profile of NBA Legend Charles BarkleyCreated: Sat Jul 12 15:12:10 2008
    Charles Barkley may be gone from the NBA as a player, but there is no questioning the impact he left when he retired. Check out his NBA career stats, the NBA awards and recognition he garnered as …
  • Michael Jordan - A Profile of NBA Legend Michael JordanUpdated: Sat Jul 12 15:10:01 2008
    Michael Jordan may be gone from the NBA as a player, but there is no questioning the impact he left when he retired. Check out his NBA career stats, the NBA awards and recognition he garnered as a…
  • NBA Teams - Los Angeles Clippers Team ProfileUpdated: Fri Jul 11 04:52:58 2008
    The Los Angeles Clippers started as the Buffalo Braves, joining the league 1970 along with the Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers. They moved to San Diego in 1978 before settling into t…
  • NBA Teams - Golden State Warriors Team ProfileUpdated: Fri Jul 11 04:52:26 2008
    The Golden State Warriors began as the Philadelphia Warriors of the Basketball Association of America. The team was relocated to San Francisco in 1962, but played home games in Oakland as well afte…
  • Baron Davis - A Profile of NBA Point Guard Baron DavisUpdated: Fri Jul 11 04:51:14 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Los Angeles Clippers' Baron Davis, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what …
  • BasketballUpdated: Fri Jul 11 04:25:34 2008
    About.com Basketball Guide Dennis Velasco will give you the assist with NBA basketball information, as well as touch on the international, college, and high school game because it's all relative. …
  • NBA Teams - Philadelphia 76ers Team ProfileUpdated: Thu Jul 10 04:06:03 2008
    The oldest franchise in the league, the Philadelphia 76ers started off as the Syracuse Nationals in 1939. They joined the NBA in 1946…
  • NBA Teams - Detroit Pistons Team ProfileUpdated: Thu Jul 10 04:03:53 2008
    Founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, playing in the National Basketball League (NBL). They got their name from Fred Zollner who manufactured car, truck, and locomotive pistons. In 1948, the…
  • Tayshaun Prince - A Profile of NBA Forward Tayshaun PrinceCreated: Thu Jul 10 03:56:37 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what h…
  • Shaquille O'Neal - A Profile of NBA Center Shaquille O'NealUpdated: Wed Jul 9 04:10:52 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he …
  • Elton Brand - A Profile of Forward/Center Elton BrandUpdated: Wed Jul 9 04:09:54 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he…
  • NBA Draft - 2008 NBA Draft ResultsCreated: Mon Jul 7 03:59:42 2008
    Get the results of the 2008 NBA Draft…
  • Emeka Okafor - A Profile of NBA Power Forward/Center Emeka OkaforUpdated: Sun Jul 6 05:07:02 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Charlotte Bobcats' Emeka Okafor, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he…
  • NBA Teams - Minnesota Timberwolves Team ProfileUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:53:13 2008
    The Minnesota Timberwolves play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the NBA. After eight straight playoff appearances that began in the mid-1990s, the team has not made the playo…
  • NBA Teams - Memphis Grizzlies Team ProfileUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:52:26 2008
    Originally located in Vancouver, the Grizzlies joined the NBA along with the Toronto Raptors for the 1995-96 season. The team moved to Memphis in 2001…
  • Mike Miller - A Profile of NBA Guard/Forward Mike MillerUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:50:41 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Minnesota Timberwolves' Mike Miller, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on wha…
  • NBA Teams - Milwaukee Bucks Team ProfileUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:44:04 2008
    The Milwaukee Bucks are owned by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Playing in a primarily football town thanks to the consistent and storied …
  • NBA Teams - New Jersey Nets Team ProfileUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:40:28 2008
    The New Jersey Nets franchise has its roots traced back to the American Basketball Association in 1967 and was originally known as the New Jersey Americans. They eventually changed their name to th…
  • NBA Player Profile - Shawn MarionUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:35:37 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Phoenix Suns' Shawn Marion, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he was …
  • Richard Jefferson - A Profile of NBA Small Forward Richard JeffersonUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:28:58 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Milwaukee Bucks' Richard Jefferson, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what…
  • Devin Harris - A Profile of NBA Point Guard Devin HarrisUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:05:37 2008
    Read all the basic information on the New Jersey Nets' Devin Harris, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what he w…
  • Kevin Durant - A Profile of NBA Forward Kevin DurantUpdated: Sun Jul 6 04:00:44 2008
    Read all the basic information on the Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant, including any NBA awards and championships he may have won. Also get some background and miscellaneous information on what …
  • Reminiscing On The Boston Celtics' Championship RunCreated: Thu Jul 3 12:38:35 2008
    About Basketball contributor and resident Boston Celtics diehard, Brendan Sullivan, looks back at the Celtics' NBA championship run. Brendan promises this was an easy article to write…
  • 2008 NBA Free Agent ListCreated: Thu Jul 3 03:50:06 2008
    Check this team-by-team list of the 2008 NBA free agents, which are divided up by division. Some on the list are unrestricted free agents, meaning they can sign with any team they want. While som…
  • About Basketball Contributor Bio - Scott SargentUpdated: Sun Jun 29 03:43:15 2008
    Learn a little more about About Basketball contributor, Scott Sargent…
  • About.com Contributors 2008 NBA Mock DraftCreated: Thu Jun 26 03:04:46 2008
    Charlie Zegers and myself are doing our own NBA mock draft, but some of the writers that contribute to About.com wanted to do one too. Who am I to deny them? Check out the About.com Contributors …

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