NBA News for 1/8/2008
Jackson, Davis Get Clutch in OT to Put Away Pesky Spurs
Stephen Jackson scored 12 of his 29 points in overtime, and Baron Davis had 34 points and 14 assists in the Warriors' 130-121 victory over San Antonio on Monday. - Read More...
Davis shines as Warriors down Spurs in OT
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Jackson, Davis will Warriors to OT victory over Spurs
Stephen Jackson scored 12 of his 29 points in overtime, and Baron Davis had 34 points and 14 assists in yet another remarkable ...
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B.J. Armstrong Spreads Message of Peace in Jerusalem
In the JERUSALEM POST, Uriel Strum writes "for former NBA all-star BJ Armstrong and New York Mets General Manager Omar Minaya, Monday was no ordinary day at the office. Both arrived in Israel as part of a peace mission organized by the Peres Center for Peace, and joined in a basketball training session for Israeli and Palestinian boys at the Rene Cassin High School in Jerusalem. The delegation, which will be in Israel for the remainder of the week focusing on joint athletic activities for youth throughout the country, was spearheaded by sports agent Arn Tellem, a renowned figure in North American sporting culture, who is involved in various Jewish causes around the world." - Read More...
These are the guys you want on the line
When two free throws are the difference between OT and a loss, who would you want on the line? Mike Kahn has a few ideas.
McGrady: Trip to Africa Was Eye-Opening Experience
Tim Povtak of THE ORLANDO SENTINEL, writes "Tracy McGrady had heard the horror stories, from teammate Dikembe Mutombo and Chicago rival Luol Deng. He had seen the graphic videos on television. He had read the stories, the newspaper and magazine accounts. Then he saw it all first-hand. Ad it hit him like a sledgehammer." - Read More...
Riley: Wade's shoulder had extensive damage
The truth about Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade's left shoulder may finally be coming out. On Monday, Miami Heat coach Pat Riley said he was concerned about Wade's health, and revealed additional, previously unknown details about the shoulder injury. - Read More...
NBA power rankings
For the first time, the Celtics earned the top spot in John Galinsky's Power Rankings. They may stay there for a while.
Nike to release 23rd Air Jordan
It's gotta be the shoes, right? No other basketball shoe has changed the face of business, athletics and marketing like the Air Jordan. This month, Nike releases the 23rd edition, and it is expected to be just as venerated as its predecessors. The sleek design and link to Michael Jordan's jersey number make it a touchstone in the line.
Jazz Recall Almond From D-League's Flash
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced today that the team has recalled rookie guard Morris Almond from the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League (D-League). - Read More...
Ray Allen likely out vs. Bobcats with pinched nerve
Celtics guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Doc Rivers said. - Read More...
Allen has pinched nerve, likely to sit vs. Bobcats
Celtics guard Ray Allen has a pinched nerve in his neck and is doubtful for Wednesday's home game against the Charlotte Bobcats, coach Doc Rivers said. "It's not anything that's going to last," Rivers said after practice Tuesday, adding he expects Allen to play Friday at New Jersey. "It's a pinched nerve, it is what it is. From my understanding, it's day to day." Allen, who is averaging 18 points, doesn't know how he got hurt.
Clippers Sign D-League's Guillermo Diaz to 10-Day Contract
The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Guillermo Diaz to a 10-day contract today prior to the start of practice. Diaz joins the Clippers from the NBA Development League's Anaheim Arsenal and is the league's ninth GATORADE Call-up. - Read More...
Warriors ink No. 3 D-League scorer to 10-day deal
The Golden State Warriors signed guard CJ Watson to a 10-day contract Tuesday, hoping a top player in the NBA's Development League can become their backup point guard. - Read More...
James, Cavaliers Coast to Win over Sonics
LeBron James showed Kevin Durant how it's done by scoring 22 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't wait until the fourth quarter to put away the Seattle SuperSonics 95-79 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Durant leaves with sprained ankle in Sonics' loss
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Prosecutor replaced for Jayson Williams retrial
The judge who was to have led the prosecution team in the manslaughter retrial of former Nets star Jayson Williams has been replaced and is no longer with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. - Read More...
Prosecutor replaced for Jayson Williams retrial
The judge who was to have led the prosecution team in the manslaughter retrial of former New Jersey Nets star Jayson Williams has been replaced and is no longer with the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. Katharine Errickson, an assistant prosecutor who was the second member of the team during the first trial four years ago, is considering legal action against her former employer, according to a published report. The departure of Errickson is the latest turmoil in the Williams case.
Head, Alston Lead Rockets Past Wizards
Luther Head's season-high 24 points and Rafer Alston's double-double Tuesday night led Houston past the Washington Wizards 92-84, the Rockets' third consecutive victory. - Read More...
Cavaliers cruise past Sonics, move over .500
Kidd's third straight triple-double no help to Nets vs. Bobcats
Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double ...
Boozer, Jazz Handle Pacers With Ease
Carlos Boozer scored 22 points and Matt Harpring added a season-high 16 to power the Jazz to a 111-89 victory on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Fisher, Bryant Help Lakers Cruise Past Grizzlies
Derek Fisher scored 26 points and Kobe Bryant added 25 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 117-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. - Read More...
McCants, Wolves Tame Short-Handed Heat
Rashad McCants continued his sharp shooting streak with 27 points and the Timberwolves snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 101-91 victory over the reeling Heat. - Read More...
Biggest loser? Heat can't even handle Wolves
Marion Ties Career-Best in 3s, Blocks as Suns Rout Nuggets
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, had six blocked shots, and hit five of Phoenix's 20 3-pointers to lead the Suns to a 137-115 romp over the Denver Nuggets in a matchup of division leaders Monday night. - Read More...
Why Nash is better than Iverson
Allen Iverson can score with the best of them. Well, maybe not with the Suns. Charley Rosen says he'd rather have Steve Nash.
Suns find gold from three-point line in rout of Nuggets
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, had six blocked shots, and hit five of Phoenix's 20 three-pointers to lead the Suns ...
NBA Players of the Week: LBJ and AI
The Cleveland Cavaliers? LeBron James and the Denver Nuggets? Allen Iverson were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 31, 2007... - Read More...
Former Bucks Coach Stotts Hired as D-League Coaching Consultant
In the MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, Charles F. Gardner writes "Former Bucks coach Terry Stotts was hired today as the NBA Development League's coaches consultant. Stotts was fired by the Bucks in March of last year, in the second year of a three-year contract, and replaced by Larry Krystkowiak. Stotts was named coach of the Bucks on July 8, 2005 and led the team to a 40-42 record and an Eastern Conference playoff berth during the 2005-'06 season. He also served as coach of the Atlanta Hawks and was an assistant with Seattle, Milwaukee and Golden State." - Read More...
Riley Doesn't Expect Shaq to Return Until Next Week
The reeling Miami Heat won't get Shaquille O'Neal back for at least a week while he receives treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him for six games. - Read More...
Hollinger: My East All-Star picks
Who deserves a spot on the 2008 Eastern Conference All-Star squad? John Hollinger makes his picks. - Read More...
Shaq out into next week
The reeling Heat won't get Shaquille O'Neal back for at least a week while he receives treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him for six games. - Read More...
Riley doesn't expect Shaq back for a week
The reeling Miami Heat won't get Shaquille O'Neal back for at least a week while he receives treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him for six games. Coach Pat Riley said after Tuesday morning's shootaround that O'Neal is still in Los Angeles, but they are encouraged by the treatment there and "hope he'll be back by next week." O'Neal bruised his left hip on Dec. 22 against Utah while diving for a loose ball and crashing into the scorer's table. The injury flared up on Dec.
The Court Reporters: Most Improved
It isn't hard to figure out which team has improved the most since last season. But can you name the top five most improved teams? And what about each side of the ball? What teams have gotten better (or worse) offensively and defensively? John Schuhmann breaks it down for you. - Read More...
Local Group Secures Option to Purchase WNBA's Storm
WNBA President Donna Orender announced today that a select group of Seattle businesswomen and civic leaders has secured an exclusive option to purchase the Seattle Storm. - Read More...
Spurs concerned about scoring
The Spurs may have scored 121 points against the Warriors, but Sports Xchange says they have legitimate offensive concerns.
Warriors Make C.J. Watson 100th D-League Call-Up
The Golden State Warriors have signed guard C.J. Watson of the NBA Development League to a 10-day contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. - Read More...
McGrady's hurt knee to be re-examined Thursday
Tracy McGrady will be checked out by the Houston Rockets' medical staff Thursday to determine when he'll be able to return from his left knee injury. - Read More...
McGrady could return to Rockets Friday
Tracy McGrady will be checked out by the Houston Rockets' medical staff Thursday to determine when he'll be able to return from his left knee injury. "We certainly are missing him," Rockets coach Rick Adelman said before Tuesday night's game at the Washington Wizards. "But it's important that he's healthy when he does start playing." McGrady, sidelined by strained tendons, tendinitis and a bone bruise in his left knee, last played Dec. 23. He's the Rockets' leading scorer at 22.
Kidd nabs another triple-double, but Cats roll
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Sore Achilles keeps Bulls' Deng out for 2nd game
Chicago forward Luol Deng missed his second consecutive game because of left Achilles tendinitis when the Bulls hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday. - Read More...
Rockets win again without T-Mac
Bucks Get Another Redd-less Win, Push Sixers' Futility to Four
Charlie Bell and Mo Williams each scored 21 points and the Bucks beat the struggling 76ers 87-83 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Kidd's third straight triple-double not enough
James, Cavs coast against Sonics; Durant sprains ankle
LeBron James showed Kevin Durant how it's done by scoring 22 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't wait until the fourth ...
Phoenix sets scoring pace for rest of the league
More NBA teams are picking up on the Phoenix Suns' philosophy of shoot first and ask questions later.
Curry, Crawford Lead Knicks Rally over Bulls
Eddy Curry scored a season-high 29 points, Jamal Crawford added 24 and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Chicago Bulls 105-100 Tuesday night and snap a seven-game losing streak. - Read More...
Kidd's Third Straight Triple-Double; Nets Lose
Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat the New Jersey Nets 115-99 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Lead slips from Bulls as Knicks win 2nd on road
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