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Heat NBA Championship Rings Feature 219 Diamonds, Three Onyx Stones10 / 31 / 12The Heat received their '11-12 NBA Championship rings prior to last night's season-opener against the Celtics, and the jewelry is "over the top ... even by South Florida bling standards,” according to a front-page piece by Michelle Kaufman of the MIAMI HERALD. Each ring is “made of ... Tags: Miami Heat, NBA Season Preview |
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Many May Miss Rockets Opener On CSN Houston
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Stern Reflects On NBA's Growth
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Magic Johnson Backs NBA's Return To Seattle
Basketball HOFer Magic Johnson two weeks ago "campaigned" to bring the NBA back to Seattle four years after it left for Oklahoma City, according to Percy Allen of the SEATTLE TIMES. Johnson spoke to donors and kids at the A Plus Youth Program in Seattle and said, "It would be outstanding." Johnson s ...
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Kia Rolls Out New Ad Campaign With Blake Griffin
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NBA Marketing Notes
Priority Sports & Entertainment Founder & CEO Mark Bartelstein, who represents Wizards rookie G Bradley Beal, said that his client has “agreed in principle to a shoe deal with Nike." Terms were not disclosed, but Bartelstein said that Beal "plans to sign 'a multi-year' deal" with Nike. ...
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