May 28 - June 3, 2007

NBA Playoffs! - Conference Finals
Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers tied at 2 games a piece.
San Antonio Spurs up 3 games to 1 against the Utah Jazz

Coaches
Marc Iavaroni (assistant with the Suns) has accepted the Memphis Grizzles' coaching job

We talk about Kobe Bryant's trade request. Where will he go? Who would the LA Lakers ask for in return.

The "Scooper" is back from his one week hiatus.

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May 21 - May 27, 2007

NBA Playoffs! - Conference Finals
Detroit Pistons wins game one against the Cleveland Cavaliers
San Antonio Spurs take both home games against the Utah Jazz


The Lottery Show
The Memphis Grizzlies had a 25% chance of getting the top pick in this year's draft, the Boston Celtics had a 20% chance. At the end of the night, the order is set at Portland, Seattle, Atlanta, Memphis and then Boston.

Coaches
Sam Mitchell has signed a 3 year deal with the Toronto Raptors
Rick Adelman has accepted the Houston Rockets' coaching job (Jeff Van Gundy has been let go)
Sam Vincent will be Charlotte Bobcat's new coach
Brian Hill will not return to coach the Orlando Magic next season

We talk about Kevin Garnett's future with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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May 14 - May 20, 2007

Round 2 - NBA Playoffs!
Detroit Pistons remain up on the Chicago Bulls, but the Bulls have won the last two (3-2)
Utah Jazz win the series against the Golden State Warriors, advance to Western Conference Finals (4-1)
Cleveland Cavs are up on the New Jersey Nets (3-2)
San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns have split their first 4 games (2-2)


The NBA announces Dirk Nowitzki is this year's MVP.
Scooper can't name the last 20 Executives of the Year, but Brain Colangelo has won 2 of the last 3.

We talk about Miami's future with their current roster.

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May 7 - May 13, 2007

Raptors lose a close game 6 and the New Jersey Nets move on to Round 2.
Golden State upsets Dallas and ends their series.
Utah beats Houston, in Houston and also move on.

Round 2 - NBA Playoffs!
Detroit Pistons up 2-0 on the Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavs also win the first 2 games versus the New Jersey Nets
San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns have split their first 2 games
Utah Jazz win the first 2 games against the Golden State Warriors

The NBA announce the All Rookie Team.
Sam Mitchell's contract ends June 30, 2007. In which direction will the directions head.

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May 1 - May 5, 2007

NBA Playoffs!

Raptors win game 5 and send the series back to New Jersey.
TJ Ford and Jose Calderon leave the game early due to injury.

Dallas withstands Golden State's attempt to end the series. There will be a game six in Oakland.

Brandon Roy wins Rookie of the Year

Toronto and New Jersey game 5, Friday night 8 PM (the Score).

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