Have Fun in D.C.

In a desperate opportunity to free up cap space, the Chicago Bulls reportedely have traded Guard Kirk Hinrich and 17th Overall 2010 Draft pick, Kevin Seraphin, to the Washington Wizards. This deal handed the Bulls more cap space that added to the now more than $30 Million. This deal was especially targeted for aquiring Free Agent LeBron James. The Top 5 big targets for LeBron are as follows:
The following are based on opinions,not facts.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers- Currently hold LeBron James
2. Chicago Bulls- Have good supporting cast that includes Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah
3. New York Knicks- Good for public fan image
4. Miami Heat- Currently holds All-Star Dwyane Wade
5. New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets-Has 3rd Overall Draft pick from 2010 NBA Draft, Derrick Favors

The Bulls, Knicks, Heat, Nets, and Clippers (Not Mentioned), all have enough cap room to sign two MAX Free Agents. Free Agency will officially start on Thursday at 12 AM ET. It will last one week, the finish date is July 8th.

For more info on the trade and free-agency stay tuned to Time-Now throughout Free-Agency

Time-Now Manager has resigned from role of manager of this site and Pin will be taking over.

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It's a Repeat!

Well, the 2009-2010 season has come to an end. Roughly 2,325 games long and it came down to one Thursday night as the Los Angeles lakers defeated the Boston Celtics by a score of 83-79. It was one of the most low-scoring games in NBA Finals Game 7 History. Lakers players showed their emotional side after winning the title for two years in a row. The Bill Russell Most Valuable Player Award was awarded to Kobe Bryant. Kobe was also phenominal during the game as he scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. He finished with a double-double. Pau Gasol provided some back-up with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists. Gasol was one of the two Lakers players, the other being Kobe, to finish with a double-double. The C's also had some effort provided by Paul Pierce who scored 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and assisted two. Pierce also walked off the court with a double-double.

Los Angeles Lakers Finals History

Here is a little information about how many times the Los Angeles and Minneapolis Lakers won an NBA Title:

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  1949: Minneapolis Lakers defeat Washington Capitols


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  1950: Minneapolis Lakers defeat Syracuse Nationals


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  1952: Minneapolis Lakers defeat Syracuse Nationals


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  1953: Minneapolis Lakers defeat New York Knickerbockers


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  1954:Minneapolis Lakers defeat New York Knickerbockers


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  1972: Los Angeles Lakers defeat New York Knicks


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  1980: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Philidelphia 76ers


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  1982: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Phildelphia 76ers


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  1984: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics


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  1987: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics


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  1988: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Detroit Pistons


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  2000: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Indiana Pacers


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  2001: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Philidelphia 76ers


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  2002: Los Angeles Lakers defeat New Jersey Nets


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  2009: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Orlando Magic


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  2010: Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics

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It's Going Kobe's Way

The must-win Game 6 for the Lakers was handled easily as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised by a score of 89-67. This win means that the Lakers have forced a Game 7 in the Championship Finals Series, only the 3rd in the last 21 years; the last being the 2005 Pistons vs. Spurs. As you may have guessed, Kobe Bryant was the Player of the Game, as he was unstopable with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. He also posted a double-double with his performance. On the Celtics side, the high-scorer was Ray Allen with 19 points.

Injury Report:

You might have already been hearing some news that Kendrick Perkins was only one technical foul away from being suspended a game. Well, the problem last night was not a technical. Kendrick Perkins appeared to have injured his right knee on an offensive rebound attempt against Andrew Bynum. Perkins landed akwardly on his right knee and did not return. No official injury report yet, but Kendrick Perkins is a game-time decision.

Almost Making Infamous History:

The Boston Celtics almost made infamous history last night by scoring the second-lowest point total (67) in the Championship Finals History. The lowest point total being 54 scored by the Utah Jazz against the Chicago Bulls in 1998.

Kobe Bryant, (front-left), drives past Tony Allen.

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Let's try for No. 18

The Boston Celtics have defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, 92-86, and threaten Franchise Championship No. 18. Boston leads the NBA already in Franchise Championships and is looking for more with a 3-2 advantage against L.A. Paul Pierce was the Player of the Game with 28 points. Kevin Garnett also played his heart out by scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He also earned a double-double with his effort. L.A. got up off the ground in the 3rd quarter but could not finish strong enough for the Boston Celtics. Kobe Bryant, during the hot L.A. run in the 3rd, scored all of the Lakers 19 points at one time. Kobe finished with 38 points.

Don't forget to watch Game 6 in Los Angeles at 9/8 PM Central. Will the C's be named Champs? Will the Lakers force Game 7? Stick with Time Now! for the outcome.




Paul Pierce (front), drives past Ron Artest during Game 5.

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Buzzing up Boston

Have you heard the buzz around Boston? The Celtics tie up the Chamionship Finals series at two apiece. Let's take a look at some of the game's key players:

Kobe Bryant, who was the Player of the Game once again, even while playing on the losing side, scored 33 points, grabbed six rebounds, and assisted two. On the Celtics side, the bench provided a big bonus. Glen Davis, off the bench, scored 18 points and grabbed five rebounds. Nate Robinson, also off the bench, scored 12 points, grabbed two rebounds, and assisted two. The C's high-scorer was Paul Pierce with 19 points.

The finale in TD Banknorth Garden will be on Sunday at 8/7 PM Central.







Glen Davis shows emotion after scoring during Game 4.
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Lakers take Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers took a crucial Game 3 Tuesday by a score of 91-84. The Lakers now lead 2-1 in this Championship Finals Series. The Player of the Game was Kobe Bryant, who scored 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds. On the Celtics side, Kevin Garnett delivered with 25 points. Ray Allen, who was the hero in Game 2, scored only a dismal two points.

Don't forget to watch Game 4 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Thursday at 9/8 PM Central. Boston looks to tie it up at 2 a piece and Los Angeles looks to get some breathing room heading into Game 5. Stay tuned on Time-Now throughout the Championship Finals Series.


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It's All Knotted Up

Well now it's all knotted up. The Boston Celtics won Sunday night by a score 103-94 to tie up the Championship Finals Series at one game apiece. The Player of the Game award was a split decision between Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen. Rondo scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and assisted 10. He finished with a triple-double! The other option was Ray Allen who scored 32 points. Allen broke the Finals record with a total of eight three-pointers. On the other end, Pau Gasol was excellent in losing effort as he finished with 25 points and eight rebounds.

Tune in to Game 3 between Boston and LA on Tuesday night and we'll keep you updated here on Time-Now!


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