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A blockbuster NBA trade was finalized today, involving 27 teams, 62 players and 34 draft picks. The trade is much too complicated to explain, and may even be too difficult for the league to completely sort out. But as of right now, 15 teams have elevated themselves to become instant contenders to reach the Finals.

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Just minutes after the announcement of an endorsement deal between LeBron James and McDonald's, Shaquille O'Neal was already asking LeBron to share what he felt would be unlimited, immediate access to the fast food chain's entire menu.

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Brooks Sullivan, a 33-year-old casual NBA fan from Benton City, Missouri, is pretty sure he's heard of the guys that will be participating in the slam dunk contest. He's not one hundred percent sure, but he's almost positive.

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Despite a history of bad luck and poor decision making, a rumor that something good has happened to the Los Angeles Clippers is spreading. If the rumor turns out to be true, it would be the first positive for the franchise in recent memory.

Despite facing a possible NBA suspension or even jail time for allegedly bringing three guns into the Washington Wizards locker room, Gilbert Arenas has asked the team to provide him with a larger locker in order to store his medieval weapon collection.

With few takers early on in their quest to trade Tracy McGrady, the Houston Rockets may be looking locally to move their former franchise player. Players from a local pick-up game in need of a regular tenth player have expressed some mild interest, and are willing to talk to the Rockets about acquiring T-Mac.

Off to a dismal 3-12 start to the season, the New York Knicks do not have much to be thankful for. However, the team has found a silver lining this Thanksgiving, and are giving thanks they aren't the Nets.