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The NBA has seen many great players take the quantum leap from high school to the pros. Some of the games greats today have never been to college, as they decided to head for the big leagues instead. Players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James both skipped college, and they wanted to go directly to the NBA. However, the league had decided that all prospects must complete one year of college before entering the league. The rule has been in effect of several years, but that may soon change. The NBA Players Association wants the league to repel the rule, and wants high school students to have the option of coming straight into the NBA.
Players seek end of age restriction: ESPN.com NBA: Chris Broussard
The Latest on the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards last night, 115-108. Here is a quarter-by-quarter recap of the game. [LakersNation]
Ron Artest is considering giving his next season’s salary to charity. Another kind gesture by the “Humanitarian.” [LakersNation]
Andrew Bynum may make his season-debut on December 14th, when the Lakers play the Wizards. [Sporting News]
Derek Fisher has played 434 straight games, the most by any active player. [Los Angeles Times Lakers Blog: Mark Medina]
The Latest on the NBA
Turkish basketball club Besiktas Cola Turka’s may try to pursue Shaquille O’Neal once the season is over. [Slam Magazine]
Antonie Walker will try to get back into the NBA by taking his talents to the D-League. [Dime Magazine]
Washington Wizards’ Point Guard John Wall impressed the defending champions by his speed and skill-set. [Los Angeles Times: Broderick Turner]
The Boston Celtics may have to sit Rajon Rondo for an extended period of time due to his injured left hamstring. [Slam Magazine]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to trade Antawn Jamison. [Sporting News]
NBA Results for December 7th, 2010
Atlanta Hawks-116 New Jersey Nets-101-F
Charlotte Bobcats-100 Denver Nuggets-98-F
Philadelphia 76ers-117 Cleveland Cavaliers-97-F
Dallas Mavericks-105 Golden State Warriors-100-F
Houston Rockets-97 Detroit Pistons-83-F
Portland Trail Blazers-106 Phoenix Suns-99-F
Los Angeles Lakers-115 Washington Wizards-108-F
NBA Schedule for December 8th, 2010
Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics-ESPN- 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST
Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers- 7:00 P.M. EST/ 4:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks- 7:30 P.M. EST/ 4:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolves- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Hornets- 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs- 8:30 P.M. EST/ 5:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Memphis Grizzlies at Phoenix Suns- 9:00 P.M. EST/ 6:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Miami Heat at Utah Jazz- 9:00 P.M. EST/ 6:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Washington Wizards at Sacramento Kings- 10:00 P.M. EST/ 7:00 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass
Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers- 10:30 P.M. EST/ 7:30 P.M. PST- NBA League Pass