What a loss tonight would mean for Grizz 

May, 21, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
It isn't as though Memphis doesn't know how to come from behind to win a series. They did it against the Los Angeles Clippers, though Blake Griffin's injury certainly made it easier for the Grizzlies to do so.

But the San Antonio Spurs are a different animal. One with three future Hall of Fame players and a one future Hall of Fame coach. History shows that falling behind 0-2 against the Spurs would give the Grizzlies little better than a 6 percent chance to win the series.

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Stan Van Gundy won't coach next season 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Stan Van Gundy, via the rumor mill, has been linked with the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers, however that can end now as he plans to sit out the 2013-14 NBA season.

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If D'Antoni stays does Howard go? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Dwight Howard is set to hit the free agent market on July 1 and it is far from a lock that he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers despite being eligible to sign a five-year, $118 million deal.

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K-Mart's future with Knicks 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
It took Kenyon Martin most of the season to find a team willing to give him a contract and he's hoping the New York Knicks offer him another deal.

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Melo: Too early to think about 2014 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Carmelo Anthony is signed for two more years, but he can join the 2014 class of free agents if he invokes the early termination option in his contract next year. Anthony was asked about that possibility on Monday when he met with the New York press, but he didn't want to discuss it.

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Is Danny Ferry waiting for Brian Shaw? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Atlanta Hawks are interviewing candidates for their head coach position and there is a chance it could drag on until the Indiana Pacers are eliminated from the the playoffs. Well, that is speculation from Jeff Schultz of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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George looking forward to LeBron matchup 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat play Game 1 of their highly anticipated series on Wednesday and Paul George says he's looking forward to his match up against LeBron James.

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Roberts' future tied to lottery pick? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Backup point guard Brian Roberts is signed through next season, but his 2013-14 salary currently is not guaranteed. He played really well for the New Orleans Pelicans this season, but he may not return due to who the team chooses with their lottery pick.

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Why Parsons changed agents 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Houston Chronicle reports forward Chandler Parsons has dumped agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and is now represented by Dan Fegan of Relativity Sports.

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Warriors willing to pay tax next season 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
The Golden State Warriors need to re-sign backup point guard Jarrett Jack and Carl Landry, he's likely to decline his 2013-14 player option, but to do that they must be willing to exceed the luxury tax threshold next season. Are they willing to pay the tax? Yes, according to general manager Bob Myers.

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Bobcats will become the Hornets 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan will officially announce Tuesday that the team is changing the nickname back to the Hornets. The fans have never taken to the Bobcats nickname and the change should result in an increase in sold team merchandise.

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Who might succeed Colangelo? 

May, 21, 2013
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By Nick Borges | ESPN.com
MLSE is expected to announce Tuesday that Bryan Colangelo is out as the Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations and general manager. Colangelo will be reassigned to an "unspecified corporate role." According to the Toronto Star, executive vice-president of basketball operations Ed Stefanski will probably run the team until a new president of basketball operations is hired.

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Cheeks on Pistons' radar? 

May, 20, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
Add Maurice Cheeks to the list of candidates in the running for the Detroit Pistons job.

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Steven Adams now a lottery pick 

May, 20, 2013
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Steven Adams may have undone what many regarded as a poor freshman season at Pitt with his excellent showing at the NBA Draft Combine last week.

And while the 7-foot center from New Zealand was regarded as a probable late first-rounder before the combine, now it looks like he could very well be one of the first 14 player selected next month.

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Could Oladipo affect McLemore's stock? 

May, 20, 2013
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By Joe Kaiser | ESPN.com
The more Victor Oladipo comes across as a top-level athlete and versatile presence who can make an impact on both ends of the court, the more we have to wonder if that could negatively affect Ben McLemore's draft stock.

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