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Orlando parts with Van Gundy, GM Smith

By Gamezone Insider | May 22nd, 2012

For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the franchise as internal team issues quickly affected the product on the floor.

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Varejao ready for Olympics

By Gamezone Insider | May 22nd, 2012

Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao says he is over his injury problems and ready to lead Brazil’s quest for gold in the London Olympics men’s basketball tournament.

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Thunder eliminate Lakers, 106-90

By Gamezone Insider | May 22nd, 2012

Russell Westbrook scored 28 points, Kevin Durant added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder surged ahead in the second half to beat Los Angeles 106-90 in Game 5 on Monday night and eliminate the Lakers from the playoffs.

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Celtics rout Sixers for 3-2 series lead

By Gamezone Insider | May 22nd, 2012

They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars.

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NBA-Former Olympian Boozer dies at 75

By Gamezone Insider | May 22nd, 2012

Bob Boozer, a former NBA player and member of the United States team that won the gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games, has died at the age of 75, the Omaha World-Herald reported on Sunday.