Topic: Basketball
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Fresh Renderings of What San Francisco's New NBA Arena Might Look Like
Evolving designs for the Golden State Warriors' planned new home.
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Maps
The Geography of March Madness
Maps highlight which teams have the biggest reach.
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Dwight Howard, the Lakers, and the Spiky NBA
Big cities continue to dominate the competition for basketball superstars.
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Do Basketball Arenas Spur Economic Development?
The latest research finds arenas are "not the cause of development so much as they are the effect."
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In New Orleans, High Hopes for the Perfect NBA Team Name
The new owner of the Hornets wants to change the team's name. But in a city obsessed with its own authenticity, finding the right one will be no easy task.
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The NBA's Small-Market Disadvantage
Two teams from smaller metros are doing remarkably well in this year's playoffs. But big city franchises have typically dominated NBA titles.
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Dwight Howard Made the Right Decision
Staying put and building a winning team is the key to a long, lucrative professional basketball career, research shows.
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Would There Be 'Linsanity' if Jeremy Lin Played in Charlotte?
The size of a sports town does have its advantages to star players.
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The Where and Why of NBA Super Stars
For one thing, location matters
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The 7 Cities With the Most to Lose in the NBA Lockout
In metro areas with only one professional sports team, the stakes are even higher
