The NBA<\/a> is on the verge of its first lockout since 1998-99 Reportedly, the players and owners remain far apart in their negotiations with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire by the end of today. Free agency won\u2019t commence if a deal isn\u2019t struck. The NBA has already cancelled the summer league in Las Vegas for this season.<\/p>\n Nene to opt out <\/strong><\/p>\n Given all the rumors including his name, it\u2019s no surprise that Nene is opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets. The center had one year left on his six-year, $60-million deal. He averaged 14.5 points and 7.6 rebounds last season.<\/p>\n Blazers make qualifying offer to Greg Oden<\/strong><\/p>\n It appears the Portland Trail Blazers will give Greg Oden one more chance. They will extend a one-year, $8.8-million qualifying offer to the former No. 1 overall pick and oft-injured center.<\/p>\n That will make Oden a restricted free agent, meaning Portland can match any offer Oden receives during free agency.<\/p>\n Mark Cuban contributes to rapist capture reward<\/strong><\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is doing his part to capture whoever is responsible for beating and raping a woman following the Mavs\u2019 NBA championship victory on June 13. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Cuban has contributed $20,000 to the reward for capturing the perpetrators.<\/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 #5 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 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>\n![\"\"](\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/nba.jpg\" "\\"nba\\"")
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