Archive for February, 2007
Fatherhood comes to King James again
LeBron James will soon fill out his backcourt.
Livingston will miss season after injury
Clippers point guard Shaun Livingston tore major ligaments in his left knee while driving to the basket against Charlotte, the team said Tuesday.
Wade intends to choose surgery or rehab soon
Miami guard Dwyane Wade intends to decide by the end of the week whether he’ll rehabilitate his dislocated left shoulder and try to return to the Heat lineup or have season-ending surgery to repair the joint.
President honors Heat in White House ceremony
Everything was going fine until President Bush dropped the ball.
Pacers’ Tinsley out with sore leg against Suns
Pacers guard Jamaal Tinsley was inactive for a game against Phoenix on Tuesday evening because of a sore leg.
League, union vow support for Big Easy
The NBA and its players’ association reiterated their commitment to New Orleans on Tuesday, a day after union director Billy Hunter said he could sue over the league’s plans to host its next All-Star game there.
Ankle injury could end Crawford’s season
Jamal Crawford could miss the rest of the regular season with a stress fracture of his right ankle, leaving the New York Knicks without a key player as they try to make the playoffs.
Crawford has bad ankle, may be out for season
Monday, Jamal Crawford hit a late 3-pointer to give the New York Knicks a win over the Miami Heat. Tuesday, the team learned he will likely require season-ending surgery.
Rankings: Quiet deadline produces winners, losers
Nearly every team held onto their cards at last week’s trade deadline. Some benefited from the caution. Others, not so much. Tony Mejia knows who won and who lost and lets us in on the secret in his Power Rankings.
Dunk of the Night: Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant makes a monster putback slam against the Jazz for Monday’s Dunk of the Night.
NBA Properties 2005
Haier Play of the Day: Jarron Collins
Matt Harpring made an amazing save and Jarron Collins nailed a buzzer-beater for Monday’s Haier Play of the Day.
NBA Properties 2005
Sonics honor Haywood, retire his No. 24 jersey
Spencer Haywood was finally recognized by the SuperSonics on Monday night for his accomplishments on the floor and his fight in the courts, 32 years after he last played in Seattle.
Przybilla sidelined, misses second straight game
Portland center Joel Przybilla missed his second consecutive game Monday night with a sore left knee.
Philly fans show love as Sixers snap losing skid
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Dalembert spears Philly past Sacramento
Samuel Dalembert scored 20 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala had 22 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to an 89-82 win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
McGrady sits out game vs. Celtics with flu bug
Tracy McGrady missed Houston’s game against the Boston Celtics on Monday with flu-like symptoms.
Flu causes T-Mac to miss Boston game
Tracy McGrady missed Houston’s game against the Boston Celtics on Monday with flu-like symptoms.
Shaq hits 25,000-point mark
Shaquille O’Neal went over the 25,000-point mark for his career midway through the first quarter against the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Shaq reaches 25,000-point milestone
Shaquille O’Neal went over the 25,000-point mark for his career midway through the first quarter against the New York Knicks on Monday night.
Mavs’ Buckner sidelined vs. Hawks with sore knee
Dallas Mavericks guard Greg Buckner missed Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised left knee.
Wizards’ Butler still banged up; Jamison practices
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler remained sidelined Monday with lower back spasms, while Antawn Jamison returned to practice for the first time since injuring his knee last month.
Bad back for Butler; Jamison at practice
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler remained sidelined Monday with lower back spasms, while Antawn Jamison returned to practice for the first time since injuring his knee last month.
Saunders: Reports of leaving Pistons ‘ridiculous’
Despite rumors swirling about his future, Detroit Pistons head coach Flip Saunders vehemently denies he’s leaving to take the job as the University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach, according to a published report.
Injury may force Pacers’ Daniels out of action
Indiana swingman Marquis Daniels injured the same knee Friday against the Raptors that caused him to miss seven games last month, according to a published report.
Wittman safe? Wolves owner waiting to decide fate
Randy Whittman’s future as Timberwolves head coach is unclear, Minnesota owner Glen Taylor said in a published report.