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Shane, Yao, Tracy and Bonzi hope to bring rings back to Houston. Fab Four
With T-Mac back, Yao standing tall and Battier and Bonzi bringing a boost, the Rockets have high hopes and added pressure to succeed, reports Marc Stein. Story
Stein: Champs begin camp
Marc Stein drops in on the Miami Heat training camp, where the champs are embracing their role as title favorites.
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2006 player movement
Dozens of NBA players changed teams this summer. ESPN.com's player movement chart assembles all the changes on one page.
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| Around The League |
| Sports Authority Training Center, Waltham, Mass.
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Paul Pierce is safe, but most other Celtics are fair game as Danny Ainge is still open to tweaking Boston's roster, reports Chris Sheridan. Story
• Sheridan: How good are the Celtics? 
• Hollinger: C's have shot at division title 
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| University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Fla.
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With maturing youngsters and a healing superstar, Orlando might just pull a great season out of the hat, writes John Denton. Story
• Denton: Hill's healthy ... so far
• Hollinger: Magic could make noise
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| Warriors' Practice Facility, Oakland
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Don Nelson's already showing the golden touch, especially with Baron Davis, who wants to be pushed to the next level, Ric Bucher writes. Story
• Bucher: Roundball Rudy and free throws
• Hollinger: Playoff futility might continue
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| Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland |
King James believes the Cavs can satisfy Cleveland's title needs, thanks in part to their simple plan, writes Brian Windhorst. Story
• Windhorst: LeBron leading, Hughes healing
• Hollinger: Cavs could take East
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