NBA: Oden having surgery in hopes of reviving career (The SportsXchange)

Former No. 1 NBA draft pick Greg Oden reportedly has undergone a controversial procedure to try to kick-start his waning basketball career.

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Hawks keeping Drew as coach for 2012-13 season (The Associated Press)

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks have committed to Larry Drew for one more season.

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Report: Ewing has ‘good chance’ to be Bobcats coach (The SportsXchange)

Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing reportedly has a "good chance" of getting the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job.

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As Heat, other super teams show cracks, Spurs still rolling in playoffs (Yahoo! Sports)

The Heat loaded up on star power to chase a title. The Spurs have shown internal development can build a stronger team framework.

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Indiana Pacers Take 2-1 Series Lead Against Miami Heat: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Indiana Pacers put on one of their most impressive performances of the year against the Miami Heat on May 17, taking a 2-1 lead in Eastern Conference semifinals with their 94-75 victory.

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Golden State Warriors Reportedly Interested in Jeremy Lin: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Well, well, well, look at who the Golden State Warriors are seemingly interested in. Reports from sources close to the Jeremy Lin dealings say that the Warriors are one of five teams who are intrinsically interested in the services of the New York Knicks' budding star of a point guard. The Warriors have made a lot of - for lack of a better word - "bonehead" moves throughout their franchise history. ...

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Mind Sight: Is Metta World Peace Delusional? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Last year, he changed his name from Ron Artest to Metta World Peace. The word "metta" is a Buddhist term meaning "kindness toward all." "World peace" is self-explanatory. And yet his actions over his career have been anything but kind or peaceful. He has been suspended 10 times in 10 seasons, the latest being the seven-day suspension handed out to him by the NBA for his elbow to the temple of James Harden that knocked Harden down.

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Miami Heat Prepare for Crucial Game 3 Against Pacers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Things didn't go as planned in the Miami Heat's last outing, and they'll try to get back on track when they visit the Indiana Pacers on May 17.

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The New York Knicks Could Beat the Miami Heat Now: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Knicks are home watching the rest of the 2012 NBA Playoffs. But I can't help but wonder how the Knicks would do against the Heat right now. Without Chris Bosh, the Heat lost Game 2 of their playoff series with the Indiana Pacers. The Heat looked vulnerable for the first time in the postseason. The Knicks could beat the Heat if they played today. And there are three key areas that would give the Knicks the edge.

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Pacers’ Larry Bird is NBA Executive of the Year (The Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird was voted the NBA's Executive of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the MVP and Coach of the Year honors.

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