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Speculation building on LeBron's decisionBasketball Betting Lines07/07/2010 - Akron, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The speculation has been building and on Thursday night at 9 p.m. (et), two-time reigning MVP LeBron James will disclose his decision of where he'll play next. Will he remain with the Cavaliers? Better yet, what about teaming with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade in Miami? He could also join Amare Stoudemire in New York or head to the Windy City to start a new chapter with the Chicago Bulls. Two other options remain, although they're not likely - play for the New Jersey Nets or Los Angeles Clippers - the other two teams the superstar met with last week when free agency began. The free agency signing moratorium will be lifted on Thursday, although Bosh and Wade proclaimed on Wednesday they would sign with the Heat. Wade and/or Bosh could be willing to accept less money if they can get James to play with them in Miami. The 25-year-old James has played for the Cavs his entire seven-year career and stands to make more money playing for his hometown team should be accept a max deal. The Cavaliers can likely offer James a six-year, $125.5 million contract, while other teams can give him a maximum of five years and $96.1 million. But that may not be the driving force for James, who has come up short of winning a championship. As far as the announcement is concerned, Maverick Carter, CEO of LRMR Marketing, said James will formally announce where he will play next season and beyond on a show called "The Decision." Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of America. "Due to the unprecedented attention and interest surrounding LeBron's decision, we have decided to make this announcement on national television," Carter said. "By doing so we have generated funds that will be given to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. LeBron has a longstanding commitment to giving back to the community, and has worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs in cities across the country." James, who was second in the league at 29.7 points per game last season, also averaged 8.6 assists and 7.3 rebounds. the six-time All-Star, 2004 Rookie of the Year, a two-time All-Star Game MVP and 2008 scoring champion, hasn't tipped his hand yet as to which team he'll join. Reports surfaced Wednesday night that James would be at the Boys & Girls Club in Greenwich, Connecticut when the decision is made. New Cavaliers coach Byron Scott visited James' skills camp in Akron on Wednesday, but did not speak with the superstar. Cavs players Danny Green, Jamario Moon and Christian Eyenga scrimmaged with James on Wednesday. The Bulls added a potential teammate for James Wednesday when they reportedly landed forward Carlos Boozer with a five-year contract.
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New York, NY – October 3, 2007 – The dress rehearsal is over! The NHL preseason has ended and now that fans have had a glimpse of what is to come it is time to hit the book! Stanley Cup odds are live at MySportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino. The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings remain on top of the odds charts after an impressive start in the preseason. Betting lines opened for both teams at 6-1 in June. Since then the Sens have fallen to 7-1 and the Red Wings are now caught in a pack including the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks, all at 10-1. MySportsbook.com has also posted props on each team’s point total for the regular season. The Senators lead the charge at 108.5 followed by the Ducks at 106.5. Detroit will attempt a repeat for the prize as the Red Wings are deadlocked with the Predators at 104.5 a piece. The temporary loss of highly touted rookie Evgeni Malkin puts a lot of pressure on the stick of assistant captain Sidney Crosby - his lowly Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 71.5. Even if bettors are not brave enough to put their money on the underdog, an early bet on the favorites at sportsbook.com tends to produce bigger payouts than a mid-season wager. Placing a $1,000 bet last summer on the Detroit Red Wings or Ottawa Senators would have paid out to $8,000 and $10,000 respectively, opposed to a $2,500 or $3,000 payout at the beginning of the playoffs. Stanley Cup Odds
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