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And it looks like the Mavs will amnesty Brendan Haywood. I doubt he'll clear waivers (any team under the luxury tax threshold gets to bid on him) and will be picked up somewhere, otherwise there's talk of him going to Miami, as if they need the help. Miami have picked up Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. Brandan Roy is back in the league, signing with the Timberwovles. Nice to see.

It looks as though the Nets have given up on a Howard trade (at least for the time being). They've agreed to a max 4 or 5 year deal with Brook Lopez. Once he signs he can't be dealt until December. Still it's a pretty decent team they've assembled so far for their Brooklyn debut. Not quite a big 3, more like a big 2.5 in Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Gerald Wallace. Brook Lopez knows how to score, if he can improve his defensive skills it would help the team out no end. And retaining Kris Humphries will certainly help the defensive side of things too. Signing power forward Teletovic from Europe adds another scorer to the team, not sure on his defensive skills, but he looks good. And is it possible to not like Steve Nash. He's a Star Wars fan, can it get any better? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo9rm3QmqRU And on top of it all Big Baby is doing what he loves most of all, eating (actually I don't know if that's true, I'm just guessing by his physique). Only this time he's doing it on TV as a guest judge on Master Chef US. Not only did he get to showcase his refined palate but he got wow everyone with his fashion skillz (Yellow shirt for the win!).

That's a big move by LA. Nash should make a huge improvement to the team. I'm reading that there could be a huge 4 team trade soon, Dwight to Brooklyn is still well and truly on the cards.

Deron Williams has just announced he's re-signing with the Nets. Portland has offered Pacers free agent Roy Hibbert a max deal. He's a restricted free agent so Indiana has the opportunity to keep him if they match the deal. But they've apparently been in talks with Chris Kaman, so they may think a max deal for Hibbert is over the top. Toronto has offered Steve Nash a 3 year $36 million deal. Kevin Garnett has agreed to re-sign with the Celtics for a 3 year $33 million deal (or there abouts). There's a team considering offering Eric Gordan a max deal. But I think the Hornets want to keep him and will match any offer. NBA free agency is crazy, so much is going on, still another week before anyone can officially sign.

Yeah, seems pretty incredible, at this stage it's just hearsay and rumour, but there's quite a few articles kicking around about it (some with and without Turk involved). SB Nation's article If it panned out they'd basically only have 4 players left on their roster, Williams, Howard, Johnson and Wallace and their payroll would stand at around $70 million. Would be a pretty imposing team. Other reports are saying that Jason Kidd will sign where ever Williams signs. Early days still so anything could happen.

Free Agency opens on July 1, but no one can officially sign for the first 10 days. I think they can sign free agents up until a month or so before the playoffs start. Something like that anyway? I've been reading that Brooklyn are still trying to land Howard. Something along the lines of trading Brook Lopez and 3 first round picks (2013 to 2015 or 2014 to 2016) and they'd take on Turkogu's contract too (I think he's owed $24 odd million over the next 2 years). Not sure how they'd make up the rest of the salaries to trade and I don't think they could consummate the trade until December (Something to do with Lopez's restricted free agent contract?). Should be interesting to see what pans out.

The big news today, in only the second day of free agency, is that Atlanta has agreed to trade Joe Johnson to Brooklyn. I'm not sure if it's a great move for Brooklyn, they haven't had to give up much (well they gave up a lot of players, but not of much value, guards Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar and DeShawn Stevenson and forwards Jordan Williams and Johan Petro, along with a draft pick Brooklyn received from Houston in a prior deal). But taking on Joe Johnson's contract is no small thing ($90 million over 4 years). Brooklyn have agreed to a 4 year $40 million deal with Gerald Wallace and are waiting on Deron Williams to make his decision on where he'll sign (apparently it's between Brooklyn and Dallas) Clippers traded out Mo Williams to Utah and brought in Lamar Odom from Dallas. The Clips would be hoping that Lamar's year at Dallas was an aberration, as they could lose Chris Paul as a free agent at the end of the year if things seriously go haywire.

It's just been announced that Lance Armstrong has been formally charged with doping. I hope that there's little truth to it as he seems to do a lot of charity work and the like and genuinely give back to society. But as there have been so many before him I guess it's not totally irrational for most people to come to the conclusion of guilty by association. It's interesting that they're basing the charges on witness statements, due to the fact that he's never returned a positive result to any of his 500 odd tests. Not great publicity for the tour, releasing details on the charges only a day or two before it starts.

Dan Sultan must have one of the best voices in Oz. I was lucky enough to see him at Castlemaine last year, incredible live. Jack Jack 4.1

Celebrating.... Like A Bosh!

5 Minutes left, Miami up 20 odd points, LBJ's already got a triple double. Just a matter of time before the Heat take their second championship. I would have thought their GM would be more excited, but Pat Riley looks like he's about to fall asleep.

Miami was one of those two teams. Won all three home games in their 2006 championship. If stats/streaks are anything to go by it'll get to game 6. It's the first time since April this year that OKC have lost 3 in a row. However the last time they lost 4 in a row was April 2009. You'd think OKC will come out swinging and force a game 6. But who knows, it's still a Miami home game so that must count for something too.

No team has lost after having a 3-1 lead. It would have to be one hellova twist.

Miami go up 3-1 and get a few scares along the way. Wade went down with a back injury in the first half and Lebron went down with a hip injury or cramp late in the final quarter. Both came back into the game, Lebron more importantly came back with a few minutes remaining to drop a 3 pointer but did see out the final minute of play. If there's any ongoing injuries to these two it opens the door for an OKC comeback. Westbrook had a massive game with 43 points. But between him and Durant they were the only 2 in double figures. 3 players scoring over 25, 4 in double figures, an ominous sign for OKC, Miami are starting to gel. I don't know what to make of Harden so far. He hasn't troubled Miami much in this series. There's been talk this season of whethere he's a max salary player on not, if this series is anything to go by you'd have to say no.

I looked it up. Looks like his ban finishes early August. I can't really see the point in him appealing this late in the game, but stranger things have happened.

I wouldn't put it past OKC to win it from here. They did win 4 in a row over the Spurs last round, so they have it in them. Miami can't keep relying on Lebron and an extraordinary effort so far from Battier. If they can get Bosh & Wade up and running I'm sure they can do it, but I haven't seen it yet. I wouldn't mind if Miami won. I think Lebron has copped a lot of unfair criticism, he's an incredible player. Would be unfortunate for such a great player not to get at least one ring. Haven't seen much of Mike Miller. Has he got anything to offer?

How long has that big headed spaniard been banned for?

I didn't get to see the game, but Miami go up 2-1 in the series. I'm surprised they managed to get away with a win. The Durantula picked up a few dubious fouls which forced his exit late in the third, stopped his and OKC's run. Did their free throw shooting let them down? It's still a worry for Miami, LBJ still going strong, shot 11 of 23 from the field. But Bosh & Wade combined was 11 of 34. Chalmers 1 of 8. Edit: Got my stats wrong.

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Miami level the series. But I'm not entirely convinced. The players just don't look like they're in sync.

I really liked these guys first few albums. This is the song that started it all off for me. Jack Jack 4.1 And this was a big hit for them too.

I was reading that the Memphis Grizzlies have been sold. I think they've got a contract to stay there for the next 9 years, so I doubt they'll be relocating. Predictions for the upcoming series? I think Miami will finally get there, in 5 games.

To say that Lebron was on fire would be an understatement. His 45-15-5 performance was the first in a final since Wilt Chamberlain in 1964. The Celtics fans obviously appreciated it and rewarded him accordingly with a celebratory beer shower! Bring on Game 7.

Wow, what the hell happened to the Spurs? Does that mean after their incredible 20 odd win stretch that they just lost 4 in a row straight afterwards? Would be kinda funny if the Celtics won. I reckon all hell would break loose in Miami. Trades? New Coach? Bosh will be pushing for a lot more minutes today, I wonder if it will make any difference? Looks like it will be a cracker of a match today.

Boston are definitely a chance. Wade was off the boil again, Lebron keeps delivering but he can't do it alone. I didn't see the game, Miami must have been on a huge run to get withing 8. How did that happen?