Author: Anthony Rome

West Showdown Kobe Bryant remains a member of the Los Angeles Lakers – for now. With the most recent trade rumor put to rest, Bryant will turn his attention to helping the Lakers try to earn their first win Friday when they visit the Phoenix Suns, who have knocked Los Angeles out of the playoffs each of the past two seasons.

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Tough Offseason The New York Knicks ended the 2006-07 season with some optimism for a better future. Then came an ugly offseason that most would like to forget. Seeking their first playoff berth in four seasons, the Knicks look to get off to a quick start and put a humiliating summer behind them when they open the season Friday at the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Experience Counts The young Toronto Raptors surprised the veteran New Jersey Nets during the 2006-07 regular season. The Nets’ experience, however, proved too much for the Raptors to overcome in the playoffs. The last two Atlantic Division winners face off Friday at the IZOD Center in a playoff rematch from last season.

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