FREE AGENT FRENZY 2008
HoopsVine is all over the NBA free agency period - all summer long. Maggette to Golden State, Posey to New Orleans, Brand to the 76ers, Arenas stays in Washington and much more. Check out the latest movements ...
Free Agency Breakdown
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Darius Miles' career appears to be over after the Portland Trail Blazers waived the 6'9 veteran. The move is expected to save the Blazers $26.3 million in cap space over the next three seasons. An independent medical professional deemed Miles' knee injury as career ending.
 Shootin' Bricks - Larry Hughes shot a woeful 38 percent from the field this year on 801 shot attempts. Coaching Carousel
Step Up or Step DownSam Cassell - Celtics Did you Know?There have been only five teams to win a NBA title from the Eastern Conference over the past 25 years - Sixers, Bulls, Pistons, Heat & Celtics. Hoops Vine NewsletterSign up for the HoopsVine.com newsletter. Power rankings, fantasy basketball analysis and guest columns! Register for a HV account today! Fantasy Hoops - Waiver Wire
Team Spotlight The Magic have some big decisions to make this offseason after fading against the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semis. Player Spotlight Howard should get points for honesty - but admitting drug use during the NBA playoffs may not have been the smartest thing to do. Rumors are starting to run rampant about the former Wake Forest star being traded this summer. In Yo' FaceIn Yo' Face
D-League SpotlightD-League Spotlight - Rod Benson Rod Benson leads the D-League in rebounding, pulling down 12 per game. Boom Tho!Check out Hoops Vine's exclusive interview with Rod 2008 Free Agent WatchFeatured Free Agent Monta Ellis figures to receive plenty of attention during the free agenmt signing period this summer. The future All-Star is averaging 19.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists on 53 percent shooting on the season. Check out the complete list by team LockdownDefense Defense Defense
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NBA Targeting Floppers The NBA has targeted Floppers for the 2008-09 season. Here is our list of the some of the game's best actors! Read More Randy Foye Interview CP3 or Deron Williams - Randy Foye picks himself. Check out what else the T-Wolves star guard had to say. Read More Free Agency Breakdown
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Ben Gordon is not as hot of a commodity as he originally thought. The consensus around the league is that no one wants an undersized streaky shooter that complains at the notion of coming off the bench. GM's have been known to give out mega contracts to busts (see Adonal Foyle) so expect Gordon to accept a one year offer from the Bulls in order to establish himself as a top tier free agent in 2008-09.
Amare Stoudemire was the victim of a 
Celebrating the blocked shot - 
Over 12,000 rebounds and 3,200 career blocks. Time to remember 
If anyone else would have disrespected their mother (think Stephon Marbury or T.O.) like this it would be a worldwide event - however the press has invested plenty of time hyping the king - 
HoopsVine is all over the NBA free agency period - all summer long. Maggette to Golden State, Posey to New Orleans, Brand to the 76ers, Arenas stays in Washington and much more. Check out the latest movements ... 