Source: Blazers trading Batum to Hornets Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Senior Writer Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News 0 Shares Print The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to trade Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hornets for Gerald Henderson and Noah Vonleh, a source confirmed. Batum is going into the final year of his contract. The move … [Read more...]
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Hot Stones wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
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Soccer Morning (6.24.15) Charlie Boehm and Kevin Kinkead interviews
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A rehabbing Wesley Matthews still thinks a $15 million salary is reasonable
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Report: Blazers could trade back for two 2nd round picks – FOXSports.com
Report: Blazers could trade back for two 2nd round picks - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 24, 2015 3:36p ET The Portland Trail Blazers own the 23rd pick in the upcoming NBA Draft on Thursday, but they might not be there for long. According to a recent report, the Blazers have shown interest in moving back for multiple picks in the second round to add depth. The Blazers could face substantial losses … [Read more...]
NHL 2015-16 home openers set; when does Connor McDavid debut?
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2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Southwest Division
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Kristaps Porzingis might think the Knicks are the best organization in the NBA
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