Hubbard: Props to Mark Cuban for going unconventional route

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A number of clichés might be applied to Mark Cuban, but “flying under the radar” is not one of them. Cuban fielded a Dallas Mavericks team this year that had little if any reason to have high expectations.

But, of course, he had grand plans.

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Ladewski: Bulls Should Ready for Love If Situation Arises

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In Chicago, the Derrick Rose watch has begun in earnest, but only those who drink the strongest red Kool-Aid believe the Bulls will become an instant championship contender the moment that he steps onto the court again.

To their credit, head coach Tom Thibodeau’s team tries hard and plays together on most nights, a formula that has them tied with Milwaukee atop the Central Division for now. (Shame on you, Indiana Pacers!)

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Hamilton: Carmelo Anthony Injured In Knicks Win Over Lakers

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NEW YORK — It’s a good thing that the New York Knicks have already proven that they can win without Carmelo Anthony, because they may have to do just that.

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Rosen: Why the Lakers are Failing Under Mike D’Antoni

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What hath Jimmy Buss wrought?  A totally dysfunctional on-court situation.

The Los Angeles Lakers go into New York tonight as the NBA’s greatest mystery.

Why?

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Hamilton: Melo Scores 45; Shows Knicks Are Title Contenders

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NEW YORK — The last time the New York Knicks won 16 of their first 21 games, it was 1995. A gallon of gas cost $1.13, and President Bill Clinton was finishing up his first term and eyeing a second.

Now, 16 long years later, the Knicks find themselves amongst the NBA’s top teams.

Dare we start to think of them as “elite?”

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