Archive for March, 2007
Stojakovic’s return to Hornets delayed
New Orleans Hornets guard Peja Stojakovic said Friday that a setback in his rehab from back surgery will delay his return to the court, hurting his chances of helping the team make a stretch run for a playoff spot.
Former Sun Tisdale treats cancerous cyst
Former Oklahoma basketball great Wayman Tisdale is undergoing treatment for a cancerous cyst discovered below his right knee after he broke his leg.
Rehab setback stalls Stojakovic’s Hornets return
New Orleans Hornets guard Peja Stojakovic said Friday that a setback in his rehab from back surgery will further delay his return to the court.
Richardson’s season over after surgery
Knicks forward Quentin Richardson will miss the rest of the season after having back surgery.
Pierce out, talks about Celtics’ woes this season
Paul Pierce has had a rough season with the Celtics and shared his feelings about his recognition, his future and what Boston will do this summer in a recently published interview.
Haier Play of the Day: Ben Wallace
The Bulls’ Ben Wallace pulls off one of the most amazing plays of the season against his former team on Thursday.
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Dunk of the Night: Andris Biedrins
The Warriors’ Andris Biedrins posterizes Amare Stoudemire with this must-see dunk on Thursday.
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Blazers promote Pritchard to GM position
The Portland Trail Blazers promoted Kevin Pritchard to their vacant general manager job Thursday.
Trail Blazers promote Pritchard to vacant GM post
The Portland Trail Blazers promoted Kevin Pritchard to their vacant general manager job Thursday.
Mavs eye Willis
Veteran NBA forward Kevin Willis is scheduled to work out for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in an attempt to fill a vacant roster spot according to the Dallas Morning News.
Flu keeps Pistons’ Webber, Hamilton out vs. Bulls
Pistons stars Richard Hamilton and Chris Webber sat out Detroit’s game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night because of the flu.
Bad hip grounds Nets’ House indefinitely
New Jersey guard Eddie House will be sidelined indefinitely with a mild concussion and a partial tear of the left hip muscle, Nets President Rod Thorn announced Thursday.
Season Awards: Stop the debate — Dirk is top dog
Sure, the season isn’t over yet, but Tony Mejia doesn’t care. He’s ready to hand out his Season Awards: Sorry, Steve Nash, but Mejia’s ultimate honors go to Dirk Nowitzki. Jerry Sloan, Brandon Roy and even Marcus Camby are also big winners.
Cavs, Magic to play preseason games in China
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to China.
Nets’ House diagnosed with mild concussion
New Jersey Nets guard Eddie House has been diagnosed with a mild concussion and a partial tear of the left hip muscle, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.
China set for preseason action in October
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic are coming to China.
Dunk of the Night: Carlos Boozer
Carlos Boozer makes a powerful one-handed slam over the Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett on Wednesday.
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Haier Play of the Day: Caron Butler
Watch as the Wizards’ Caron Butler beats the buzzer with a 3-point shot from behind his own foul line.
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Coach Hill has ‘great talk’ with SuperSonics owner
In Denver on Wednesday night before his team’s victory over the Nuggets, coach Bob Hill revealed he met one-on-one on Sunday with Sonics owner Clay Bennett for the first time since Bennett bought the franchise last July.
CBA suspends coach for anti-Semitic rant
Former NBA player Micheal Ray Richardson was suspended by the
Continental Basketball Association on Wednesday for anti-Semitic
comments the Albany Patroons coach made in a newspaper interview.
Severed leg washes up on land of MSG’s Dolan
A severed human leg washed up on the property of MSG chairman James Dolan.
Roundup: Knicks keep playoff hopes alive
Wednesday’s NBA roundup: Eddy Curry scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Stephon Marbury rattled in a clinching 3-pointer with 8.5 seconds left, and the New York Knicks revived their playoff hopes by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-93 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Dirk leaves game with injured left ankle
Dirk Nowitzki hurt his left ankle late in the first half of the Dallas Mavericks’ game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night, then played only about a minute after halftime before leaving again.
Duncan hits first 3 of season as Spurs nip Hornets
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Bobcats ground Hawks
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