Bold moves pay off as teams chase costly titles
The piece analyzes how bold trades and heavy payrolls fueled recent champions and may shape next season. It notes Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol deal, Celtics Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett moves, and salary cap pressures reducing luxury tax risks while teams weigh superstars amid uncertain economics.
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Knuckleheads blamed after Lakers victory riot in LA
Violence erupted after the Lakers won the NBA title drawing praise for the parade plans. Police reviewed video to identify suspects amid looting and vandalism downtown. Bratton blamed a mob of knuckleheads as authorities prepared security for a Wednesday celebration.
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O Neal to Cavaliers a possible but unlikely trade
The discussion centers on Shaquille O Neal possibly joining the Cleveland Cavaliers. His low post scoring would help but his poor high pick and roll defense is a concern. The piece notes vague unnamed sources and online rumors driving talk, with no confirmed deal.
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Meeks keeps option open as he declares for draft
Kentucky guard Jodie Meeks withdraws from the 2009 NBA draft without hiring an agent, keeping college eligibility and returning to Kentucky under new coach John Calipari. He led the SEC with 23.7 points per game and set a team scoring record with 54 versus Tennessee.
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Penguins Parade Confirms Pittsburgh City of Champions
Pittsburgh police estimate 375000 gathered downtown to celebrate the Penguins Stanley Cup victory after a 2 1 win over the Red Wings. Fans filled streets and garages as Sidney Crosby held the cup aloft, with celebrants shouting Lets go Pens and thanking the team for uniting the city.
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Game 7 Nets Big TV Ratings
Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals drew an average 8 million viewers on NBC, ranking as the most watched NHL game in 36 years. The Penguins defeated the Red Wings 2 1 to clinch the championship on Friday night, surpassing the 1973 Montreal Chicago Game 6 audience.
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