Ian Thomsen: Kirilenko keeps Jazz in tune - 3 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Toughest job in sports? Try NBA coaching - 8 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

? Try NBA coaching Trying to balance egos and skills, NBA coaches have one of sports' toughest jobs Players have lengthy guaranteed contracts, making coaches' jobs even harder More topics: Tiger Woods, rookie Wesley Mathews, New York Knicks' craziness 5 Views of one of the toughest jobs in sports The Lakers' Phil Jackson said one of the biggest challenges NBA coaches face is the amount of time they spend with players. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Finally healthy, Hill appreciates game now more than ever - 9 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

.4 percent from three-point range, feeling stronger than ever Grant Hill is averaging 11. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Cavs-Celtics a dynamic rivalry - 15 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. Boston and Cleveland measure themselves against the other, and as the Celtics look up this morning LeBron James suddenly appears 11 feet tall. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Free-agent bonanza shaped trade deadline - 22 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

?; don't write off Orlando in the East New Cavalier Antawn Jamison has averaged at least 20 points and 7 rebounds in each of his last six seasons with the Wizards. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Knicks in prime position for summer spending - 23 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. With Thursday's trade for Tracy McGrady , the Knicks have accomplished what appeared highly unlikely when Donnie Walsh took over as team president less than two years ago: They've created room to recruit two elite free agents this summer. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Jamison acquisition makes Cavs title favorites - 24 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. The three-team deal sends Jamison and Sebastian Telfair to the Cavaliers, Drew Gooden to the Clippers, and Zydrunas Ilgauskas , Al Thornton , Brian Skinner and Cleveland's first-round pick to Washington. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Potential buyers, sellers at NBA trade deadline - 26 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. 18 The Cavaliers must decide whether they still want to bring All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire to Cleveland. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Stern projects $400M loss for NBA - 28 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. NEW YORK -- David Stern 's smile was meant to take the edge off his knifing statement. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Wizards send Butler to Dallas - 28 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

.9 points and 6. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Surprises in store for top free-agents-to-be - 29 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. All but one of these players has been invited to play in Dallas, yet there is more interest in where they'll go next season than there is in how they'll perform as All-Stars this weekend. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Is LeBron leaving Cleveland? - 30 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Ian Thomsen: Surprising star shines for Rockets - 31 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. 1 scoring option His progress shows he has the potential to become an elite point guard Aaron Brooks is averaging a team-high 19. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: The fine art of hitting a game-winner - 36 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. 18 5 Takes on the last shot Brandon Roy knocked down a 30-footer at the buzzer last season for a 101-99 win over the Rockets. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Kobe passes West as Lakers' all-time scoring leader - 40 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. 14 scorer in league history Kobe Bryant became the Lakers' all-time leading scorer on a breakaway dunk in the third quarter. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Reeling Celtics need answers - 41 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Ian Thomsen: Free agency aside, 2010 holds more weight than 2011 - 43 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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Ian Thomsen: Lakers can win with defense, too - 44 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. When the defending champions renew the league's signature rivalry Sunday in Boston, the Lakers will be seeking to beat the Celtics at their own game. Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Mailbag: 'Melo, Bosh snubbed in my midseason awards? Let me explain - 47 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

? Let me explain Some readers were upset that Carmelo Anthony was behind Paul Pierce on lists Kobe Bryant, LeBron James will go back and forth in MVP race this season As the Raptors struggle to top . Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: 2010 Draft class looks weak beyond big three - 50 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

. I reached out this week to four NBA scouts for their opinions on the elite players in this year's draft (assuming those players declare for it). Read More »;</a></b>
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Ian Thomsen: Kirilenko keeps Jazz in tune - 3 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Toughest job in sports? Try NBA coaching - 8 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Finally healthy, Hill appreciates game now more than ever - 9 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Cavs-Celtics a dynamic rivalry - 15 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Free-agent bonanza shaped trade deadline - 22 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Knicks in prime position for summer spending - 23 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Jamison acquisition makes Cavs title favorites - 24 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Potential buyers, sellers at NBA trade deadline - 26 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Stern projects $400M loss for NBA - 28 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Wizards send Butler to Dallas - 28 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: Surprises in store for top free-agents-to-be - 29 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Is LeBron leaving Cleveland? - 30 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Surprising star shines for Rockets - 31 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: The fine art of hitting a game-winner - 36 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Kobe passes West as Lakers' all-time scoring leader - 40 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Reeling Celtics need answers - 41 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Free agency aside, 2010 holds more weight than 2011 - 43 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Lakers can win with defense, too - 44 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Mailbag: 'Melo, Bosh snubbed in my midseason awards? Let me explain - 47 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Ian Thomsen: Weekly Countdown: 2010 Draft class looks weak beyond big three - 50 days ago - sportsillustrated.cnn.com