NBA news: Shaq questioned in gang-beating case<\/strong><\/p>\n This week in a Los Angeles County Superior Court, a man named Robert Ross testified that Shaquille O\u2019Neal and his business partner, Mark Stevens, were responsible for him being beaten, robbed and kidnapped. <\/p>\n Ross claimed to have a sex tape of Shaq with a woman other than his wife. (Details to follow)<\/p>\n T-Wolves sign Ricky Rubio<\/strong><\/p>\n So much for Ricky Rubio staying in Barcelona. Turns out the flashy young guard is coming to the NBA after all for 2011-12. <\/p>\n Minnesota just has to finalize its $1-million buyout of Rubio\u2019s contract with Regal FC Barcelona before he can join the team.<\/p>\n Monta Ellis not on trade block? <\/strong><\/p>\n Is Monta Ellis not actually on the trade block? Based on his comments this week, it appears Golden State Warriors general manager Larry Riley is changing his tune about dealing his leading scorer.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are not shopping Monta Elis,\u201d Riley said. \u201cIt is business as usual here. I think you have to look at what just happened in the Finals \u2013 it seemed like Dallas played pretty small guards throughout the series with Miami and did a pretty good job of it. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Our problem is not the small backcourt [of Ellis and Stephen Curry]. Our problem is defense. \u201c<\/p>\n Today\u2019s sports water cooler talk. Here, you won\u2019t just find the straight news; you\u2019ll find the stuff everyone is talking about \u2013 the ice breakers, the\u00a0Twitter Sports Picks<\/a> and topics\u2026well, basically all the stuff you discuss at the water cooler.<\/p>\n CappersPicks.com InHouse Handicapper!!!! The #4 Capper in the WORLD, and #1 NHL Capper! You asked for them. <\/p>\n Now you’re getting them. Razor’s plays are PUBLIC. Games are locked and loaded, Good luck today on your picks.<\/p>\n Grab yourself a 1 Day $49.95 or 3 Day weekend all access pass for $89.95 or 7 Days Pass $169! Guaranteed to C-A-$-H! \u00a0CLICK HERE BUY NOW!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nPREMIUM PICKS FOR THIS WEEK FROM RAZOR RAY – THE #4 Capper currently in the WORLD<\/h3>\n