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Kings panned for Robinson-Patterson deal
The Sacramento Kings traded away Thomas Robinson - the No. 5 pick in the 2012 draft - for Patrick Patterson at the deadline, a financially-motivated deal that received universally negative reactions.
Warriors deal Tyler, Jenkins to avoid luxury tax
It's not pretty, but the Golden State Warriors did the job they set out to do at the trade deadline, getting under the luxury tax threshold by dealing some little-used pieces in Charles Jenkins and Jeremy Tyler.
Raiders unscathed in rout
The good news for the Oakland Raiders after a 37-6 whipping by the Denver Broncos is that it doesn't seem like any major injuries occurred during the game.
49ers vs. Jets, blogger reaction
The San Francisco 49ers absolutely dismantled the New York Jets in a 34-0 romp. The 49ers opened up the playbook, allowing Colin Kaepernick to show his potential, and scored touchdowns on defense and special teams.
49ers injury-free in romp
The San Francisco 49ers didn't have many major injuries in their 34-0 romp over the New York Jets.