Archive for December, 2007
San Antonio signs journeyman G Johnson
The San Antonio Spurs signed journeyman guard DerMarr Johnson and waived 2007 draft pick Marcus Williams on Saturday.
Spurs waive Williams, add well-traveled Johnson
The San Antonio Spurs signed journeyman guard DerMarr Johnson and waived 2007 draft pick Marcus Williams on Saturday.
Mavericks end Hawks’ winning streak at five
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Dirk, Dallas halt Atlanta’s winning streak
The Dallas Mavericks quickly ended their shooting woes — and Atlanta’s longest winning streak in eight years. Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points while Josh Howard and Devin Harris each had 19 as the Mavericks led throughout in a 97-84 victory Saturday that snapped Atlanta’s five-game winning streak.
Utah lands Korver for G Giricek, draft pick
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.
Celtics resurgence not limited to on-court success
How hot are the Celtics? In addition to their NBA-best record, they’re leading the league in merchandise sales, too, writes ESPN.com’s John Helyar.
Dunk of the Night: Gerald Green
Watch as Gerald Green, the reigning dunk champ, puts home the windmill on the break.
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Haier Play of the Day: Daequan Cook
Watch as Daequan Cook catches, fires and hits the clutch three to send the game into overtime.
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West, Hornets extend hot streak, put down Cats
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Three record double-doubles for Hornets
David West had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets turned in another dominating performance in a 99-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.
Spurs sign Langford, waive Washington
The San Antonio Spurs signed guard Keith Langford on Friday.
Heat’s O’Neal, Williams sit with injuries vs. Magic
Heat center Shaquille O’Neal was not in the listed starting lineup Friday night when Miami hosted the Orlando Magic, one day after getting treatment on his sore hips.
Report: Cavs fine Jones for refusal to enter game
The Cavs have fined Damon Jones an undisclosed sum after the guard refused to come off the bench for the final minute of Tuesday’s game against the Heat.
Sore Shaq out of Heat lineup vs. Magic
Heat center Shaquille O’Neal was not in the listed starting lineup Friday night when Miami hosted the Orlando Magic, one day after getting treatment on his sore hips.
Week That Was: End rightfully came for Skiles
The timing was horrific, but the move was right — for both sides. In his Week That Was, Tony Mejia says the Christmas Eve firing of Scott Skiles gives the Bulls a chance to regroup — and relieves Skiles from a futile future.
Boxer Jones works out with Knicks during training
Roy Jones Jr. took time from training for his Jan. 19 bout against Felix Trinidad at Madison Square Garden to join the Knicks for workouts at their training center.
Ford: Draft Stock Watch
Which prospects are rising and falling on NBA draft boards? Chad Ford has the latest word.
Parker rejoins Heat, will be ‘reassessed’
Smush Parker rejoined the Miami Heat on Friday, about a month after his confrontation with a female valet parking attendant. Parker had been placed on the inactive list, and it isn’t clear if the point guard will play for the team again.
Giricek returns to Jazz, pledges to move forward
Gordan Giricek has returned to the Utah Jazz as he and coach Jerry Sloan have pledged to leave their disagreements in the past.
Dunk of the Night: Amare Stoudemire
Check out the brush-off dunk Amare Stoudemire put on Clippers center Chris Kaman on Thursday.
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Haier Play of the Day: LeBron James
Putting the slam on his dunk, LeBron James helped the Cavs get their groove back Thursday night.
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Bulls name Boylan interim coach for rest of season
Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team’s disappointing start.
Marbury plans to return to Knicks after new year
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury informed the team on Thursday that he plans on returning to the team after the new year, according to Knicks’ vice president of communications Jonathan Supranowitz.
Heat’s O’Neal, Williams checked out by doctors
Heat center Shaquille O’Neal and point guard Jason Williams were listed as day-to-day Thursday, after both had nagging injuries checked out by Miami team doctors.
Miami’s O’Neal, Williams now day-to-day
Heat center Shaquille O’Neal and point guard Jason Williams were listed as day-to-day Thursday, after both had nagging injuries checked out by Miami team doctors.