Archive for April, 2007
Gilbertology in session: Arenas talks to media
Gilbert Arenas is injured. Gilbertology lives on.
Magic veteran forward Hill mulling over retirement
Seven-time All-Star Grant Hill, whose career was slowed by a recurring ankle injury, is contemplating retirement.
Silas says he’ll interview with Bobcats
Former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas will interview for the same job with the Bobcats.
Suns look to play to their pace in Game 4
Even on their worst day, the Phoenix Suns usually run like crazy and score a lot of points.
Pistons break out brooms to sweep Magic
The Detroit-Orlando postseason series ended just like the regular-season series: with a sweep.
Silas to interview for Bobcats’ vacant coaching job
Former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas will reportedly interview for the same job with the Charlotte Bobcats.
Kidd’s game leading way for Nets
Jason Kidd passed, shot and rebounded like a healthy player. And that’s exactly what Sam Mitchell believes he was.
Sonics promote veteran Wilkens to team president
Lenny Wilkens has added another title to his resume, being named the president of basketball operations for the Seattle SuperSonics.
Riley, Miami in fight vs. Chicago
Ever the motivator, Miami coach Pat Riley went into the locker room Saturday and challenged his players to spar.
Electric: Baron, J-Rich lead Golden State
Jason Richardson had 30 points and the Warriors steamrolled NBA-leading Dallas
for the second time in three games, winning 109-91 Friday night to take a 2-1 lead
in their first-round playoff series.
Haier Play of the Day: Jason Richardson
Watch as Jason Richardson goes baseline and makes the acrobatic layup on Friday.
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Dunk of the Night: Vince Carter
The Nets’ Vince Carter soars high to throw down the monster jam against the Raptors on Friday.
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Gordon, Bulls put champs in 3-0 hole
Ben Gordon scored 27 points, Luol Deng added 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Bulls used a 15-2 fourth-quarter run to seize control of a 104-96 victory in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Friday night.
Kidd drops triple-double as Nets up 2-1
Jason Kidd had a playoff career-high 19 assists in his 10th postseason triple-double, Vince Carter scored 37 points, and the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 102-89 to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Wilkens add team prez to Sonics’ titles
Lenny Wilkens had another title added to his resume on Friday: president of basketball operations for the Seattle SuperSonics.
Camby top defensive player
Marcus Camby stayed healthy and in the Denver Nuggets’ everyday lineup this season, and now he’s been recognized as the NBA’s top defensive player for 2006-07.
Out of doghouse: Artest won’t face cruelty charge
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest won’t face animal cruelty charges for allegedly failing to feed his dog, the Placer County district attorney’s office said Friday.
Artest off hook for animal cruelty charges
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest won’t face animal cruelty charges for allegedly failing to feed his dog, the Placer County district attorney’s office said Friday.
Trojans’ Pruitt entering draft, won’t hire agent
Southern California guard Gabe Pruitt plans to enter the NBA draft, but won’t hire an agent, meaning he could return to school for his senior season.
Kidd returns to Nets’ starting lineup for Game 3
Jason Kidd started for the New Jersey Nets on Friday night in Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors, a day after he missed practice because of a sore left knee.
Warriors’ Jackson fined $50K for Game 2 outburst
Golden State’s Stephen Jackson was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for his conduct after being ejected late in the Warriors’ Game 2 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Sun Belt star McCalebb declares for NBA draft
New Orleans junior Bo McCalebb has declared for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent, the school announced on Friday.
KU’s Rush joins draft, yet to hire agent
Brandon Rush says he will enter the NBA draft, but he will wait to hire an agent in case he changes his mind.
Nuggets’ Camby wins Defensive Player
Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby was voted the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year on Friday after leading the league in blocked shots for the third time.
Freeman: Hey NBA, don’t get fooled again
Sebastian Telfair snowed everybody. He was the focus of TV documentaries, books, and portrayed as a hero getting off the rough streets. Now, Telfair is part punch line and cautionary tale that come with a warning from Mike Freeman — don’t get fooled again.