Archive for February, 2008
Report: Hawks GM wanted to fire coach after trade
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach.
Bibby-Smith duo steers Hawks past Knicks
Mike Bibby set up a go-ahead, alley-oop dunk by Josh Smith with 1:12 left, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a shaky start to the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 99-93 on Friday night.
Raptors’ Bosh leaves early as Dunleavy carries Pacers
Mike Dunleavy matched his career high with 36 points, Kareem Rush added 23 and the Indiana Pacers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Friday night.
Szczerbiak misses game to be with pregant wife
Wally Szczerbiak missed Cleveland’s game against Minnesota on Friday night to be with his wife, Shannon, who is expecting the couple’s third child.
Briefs: Detroit expected to bring on center Ratliff
Friday’s NBA news briefs: The Detroit Pistons are expected to add center Theo Ratliff next week, a person familiar with the upcoming transaction told the Associated Press.
Report: Hawks GM Knight tried to fire Woodson
Mike Woodson apparently will have the chance to finish out the season with the Atlanta Hawks despite reported efforts by general manager Billy Knight to fire the coach.
Wizards’ Butler prescribed rest, rehab for hip injury
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has a prescription of rest and rehab — with no plans for surgery — to deal with the latest twist in his return from a hip injury.
Pair charged in Donaghy scandal pleads not guilty
Two men charged in a betting scandal involving disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded not guilty on Friday to conspiring to defraud the league.
Portland hopes marksman Jones returns with shots blazin’
James Jones is no star. Heck, he’s not even a starter. But don’t tell Portland he has no impact. The league’s second-best 3-point shooter — 48.3 percent — returns for the Blazers, who sorely need it, Kerry Eggers says.
Dunk of the Night: Kobe Bryant
Watch Kobe Bryant drive past Marcus Banks for the reverse slam and the foul in Thursday’s Dunk of the Night.
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Farmar, Lakers top Heat for 10th straight win
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Harris stars in Nets debut after weeklong wait
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Haier Play of the Day: Kobe Bryant
Watch as Kobe Bryant throws the outlet pass over his shoulder to start the Lakers’ fast break.
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Boston bound? Clips release veteran guard Cassell
The last-place Los Angeles Clippers waived injury-prone Sam Cassell on Thursday, after he missed four straight games because of a sprained right wrist.
Wizards’ Butler has tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Caron Butler’s hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint. Butler will be reexamined next week won’t return anytime soon.
Cassell let go by Clippers; will Celtics come calling?
The last-place Clippers waived injury-prone Sam Cassell on Thursday, after he missed four consecutive games with a sprained right wrist.
Pacers’ Williams out at least a game after incident
Pacers forward Shawne Williams will miss at least one game after a man who had just left Williams’ home was arrested on a murder charge.
Pacers’ Williams to miss game, cooperates with cops
Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams will miss at least one game after
a man who had just left Williams’ home was arrested on a murder charge.
Hollinger: Second-half story lines to watch, Part 1
John Hollinger is keeping an eye on 10 things down the stretch run of the season.
Wizards’ Butler has tear in hip, return uncertain
A re-examination of Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler’s hip on Thursday revealed a small labral tear of the left joint, further complicating his return from injury.
Dunk of the Night: Grant Hill
Watch Grant Hill split two Hornets and complete the play by throwing down a thunderous one-hander on Wednesday.
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Haier Play of the Day: Tyson Chandler
Watch Tyson Chandler take the feed from Chris Paul and soar high above Amare Stoudemire for the vicious hammer slam for the Haier Play of the Day Feb. 27, 2008.
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Jazz rally to beat Pistons, win 15th in a row at home
Mehmet Okur scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 103-95 Wednesday night.
Celtics sign rebounding ace Brown for stretch run
The Boston Celtics signed veteran power forward P.J. Brown for the remainder of the season on Wednesday.
LeBron tweaks ankle
LeBron injured his ankle against the Celtics and his return was questionable.