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J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks scores against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during their game at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Knicks' J.R. Smith wins NBA Sixth Man award

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award...
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Can the New York Knicks get passed the first round for the first time since 2000? (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

10 pressing NBA playoff questions

Carrie Healey
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - With the start of the 2013 playoffs this Saturday we put together a slideshow of pressing questions basketball fans will have as the road to the Finals unfolds...
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Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena on April 17, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Is there a challenge for Heat in NBA playoffs?

Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer
(AP) - Looking for a reason not to pick the Miami Heat to win another NBA title?...
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Former NBA player Julius Erving arrives at the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

New 'Dr. J' documentary to air in June

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming documentary will look at the life and career of Julius Erving, on the 30th anniversary of his only NBA championship.
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LeBron calls Kobe's season-ending injury 'sad'

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) - Heat star LeBron James says Kobe Bryant's season-ending Achilles injury is 'sad,' yet also says that athletes cannot play games worried about getting hurt...
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In this Nov. 26, 2012, file photo, rap mogul and Brooklyn Nets minority owner Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce, watch an NBA basketball game between the Nets and the New York Knicks at Barclays Center in New York. Jay -Z is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of the season. The process is underway, with paperwork already filed, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday, April 10, 2013. NBA rules prevent anyone from being involved in ownership and player representation. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

As Jay-Z sells, Nets losing minor owner, big name

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs...
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Bill Russell (Photo courtesy of 'Melissa Harris-Perry'

Bill Russell: Jackie Robinson was my hero

Lilly Workneh
VIDEO - Former NBA player Bill Russell appeared on a recent taping on 'Melissa Harris-Perry' to talk about Jackie Robinson and the impact he had in his life...
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Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks in action against the Los Angeles Clippers during their game at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony tops NBA's jersey sales list

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) - Anthony took over the No. 1 spot on the league's sales list Tuesday, moving past MVP LeBron James and becoming the first Knicks player at the top since the first list was released in 2001-02...
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CBS broadcaster Jim Nance talks to former NBA player Gary Payton during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announcement ceremony at Marriott Marquis on April 8, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame)

Gary Payton, Bernard King among new NBA Hall of Fame class inductees

Jim O'Connell, Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - The inductions will take place in Springfield, Mass., on Sept. 8...
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Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) acknowledges cheers from fans as she leaves the court following their second-round game against Florida State in the women's NCAA college basketball tournament Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 85-47. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Does Brittney Griner deserve a shot at the NBA?

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Brittney Griner has still left her mark on college basketball, breaking records and setting a new standard for female ballers...
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