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Lakers vs. Bulls Betting Preview
This Lakers vs. Bulls betting preview is courtesy of Sportsbook.com, where the line was Los Angeles -2.5 and the total was set at 197.5.
Hawks-Magic Betting Preview
This Hawks-Magic betting preview is courtesy of Sportsbook.com, where the line was Orlando -6.5 with a 188 total.
Only eight players were active for the Magic in their 96-85 loss in Milwaukee, as Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick and Mickael Pietrus were home with a stomach virus. Ryan Anderson was also out with a sprained foot. The 11-point loss to the Bucks snapped a six-game winning streak for the Magic.
Heat vs. Cavs Line Settles in at 5.5 as Lebron James Returns to Cleveland
Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Odds
The Orland Magic vs. Chicago Bulls betting odds had Chicago -2 with a total of 194 (Line & total both unchanged) at Sportsbook.com.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
This Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting preview is courtesy of Sportsbook.com.
Sportsbook.com using Lakers -5.5 & 204.5
BookMaker.com Pays Out $129,000 To A Single Winner
Lucky customer N.H. -whose identity and location are protected for confidentiality reasons-, just received a US$ 129,000 payout for his 12-team parlay winnings at BookMaker.com.
Gambling to Blame for Former Georgetown, NBA Player’s Shooting
The October 21 shooting of former NBA player Charles E. Smith in the Fairwood community of Bowie, Maryland, was over a gambling dispute, police have confirmed.
Police spokeswoman Sgt. Michelle Reedy told the Gazette that a search of the house where Smith resided and was found shot turned up "a large quantity of cocaine and evidence of a gambling operation,” including ledgers.
As of Thursday October 27, Smith remained in fair condition.
Miami Heat Still 2/1 Favorites To Win 2011 NBA Championship
With training camps beginning for the 2010/2011 NBA season, gamblers are excited to start placing their bets on 2011 NBA Championship futures. There is greater anticipation than ever before with the new look Miami Heat and Lebron James joining that franchise. The Miami Heat’s odds to win the 2011 NBA Championship were set at just under 2/1 (+170 odds) for a payout of $170 on every $100 bet at BetUS.com.
Another Ugly Chapter in Disgraced NBA Ref's Tale
Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer
LARGO — Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy hoped his book, showing how he became the "central figure in a Mafia-controlled gambling ring," would earn enough to pay off a $200,000 debt. He also hoped it would provide some financial security for himself and four daughters.
To date, he hasn't gotten a dime.
Cavs Owner “Slave Master Mentality” Says Jesse Jackson
The Reverend Jesse Jackson responded to Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert's remarks on Sunday that "Lebron James quit" in his last remaining NBA Playoffs games by saying Gilbert sees
LeBron James Already Gives South Florida Economic Boost
MIAMI - The Associated Press (CP) - The Miami Herald is reporting that LeBron James is giving South Florida a boost already.
Derek Fisher Turns Down Heat Offer
Derek Fisher will return to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a three-year $9 million deal. Fisher had been courted by the Miami Heat and Lebron James.
"I have decided to continue with Kobe, continue with our teammates and the fans of Los Angeles," Fisher said in a statement on his website. "While this may not be the most lucrative contract I've been offered this offseason, it is the most valuable. I am confident I will continue to lead this team on and off the court. Let the hunt for six begin."
Lebron James Mural Torn Down: Meets Derek Fisher at Airport
Workers in Cleveland dismantled a 10-story-tall iconic image of NBA player Lebron James on a mural in downtown Saturday, a billboard that has dominated the city's skyline for years. And as Clevel
Miami Heat, Lebron James Favored to Win 2011 NBA Championship
The folks from BetUS.com, one of the most successful online gambling ventures, have wasted little time in getting odds up on which team will win the
