Archive for February, 2008
Isiah unsure of Marbury for 2008-09
Isiah Thomas wouldn’t commit to Stephon Marbury returning to the Knicks next season.
Congress considers drugs law for pro sports
Leaders from the major sports spoke to Congress about performance-enhancing drugs.
Celtics add ex-Bulls forward Brown for rest of year
The Boston Celtics signed veteran power forward P.J. Brown for the remainder of the season on Wednesday.
Frank, Nets ready to hand offense over to Harris
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris.
Up? Down? Out? Possibilities endless for 76ers
Raise your hand if you thought Philly could avoid the draft lottery.
Yeah, right. Yet here the Sixers are, aiming to reach the playoffs
and do some damage when they get there, Jamey Eisenberg says.
For Spurs, Mavs prepare to roll out Magloire, Kidd
Jamaal Magloire flew into Dallas on Tuesday night after clearing waivers and signed a contract with the Mavericks for the rest of the season.
Need jerk reaction? Not with humble Howard
On the court, Orlando’s Dwight Howard can be an intimidating force. But the off-court star goes against the tide as a genuine good guy, Mike Freeman says.
Dunk of the Night: Ronny Turiaf
Ronny Turiaf takes a dish from Kobe Bryant and finishes with a two-handed throwdown for the hoop and the harm on Tuesday.
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Haier Play of the Day: Michael Redd
Watch as Michael Redd drives the length of the court and pulls up to drain a game-winning buzzer-beating trey on Tuesday.
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Kobe, Lakers keep on winning, take ninth straight
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Trail Blazers to 36 percent field goal shooting, beating Portland 96-83 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory.
Golden State takes down Seattle as Ellis drops 30
Monta Ellis scored 30 points, Austin Croshere added 14 in the decisive third quarter without missing a shot, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Seattle SuperSonics 105-99 Tuesday night for their fifth win in seven games.
Redd’s buzzer-beater lifts Bucks in thriller over Cavs
Michael Redd hit a game-winning 3-pointer as the final horn sounded, giving the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-102 victory over the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
T-Wolves use D, balanced O to top Jazz
Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Randy Foye added a season-high 20, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 111-100 on Tuesday night.
Suns topple Grizz; Shaq has best game as Sun
Steve Nash had 25 points and 13 assists and Shaquille O’Neal added 13 points to go along with 11 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 127-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night.
Orlando’s Turkoglu enjoys big fourth to sink Nets
Hedo Turkoglu scored 17 his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Orlando Magic won their third straight game, 102-92 over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.
Marion excels, Heat finally earn win with rout of Kings
Shawn Marion scored 24 points on 10-of-14 shooting, Udonis Haslem added 17 and the Miami Heat used a huge third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-86 Tuesday night and snap an 11-game losing streak.
Walker wants to join contender, hoping for buyout
The NBA’s trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time.
Veteran Walker still hoping for buyout with Wolves
The NBA’s trade deadline passed without movement for Antoine Walker, an accomplished if aging veteran stuck on the rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves without much opportunity for playing time.
Yao done for season with stress fracture in foot
Yao Ming’s season is over.
Heat place rookie Cook in developmental league
The Miami Heat will send first-round draft pick Daequan Cook to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League on Wednesday, after the guard played only two minutes in the previous five games.
Harris feeling better, could practice with Nets soon
Devin Harris’ sprained left ankle is feeling better and the point guard plans to practice with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.
New Net Harris set to practice for first time since trade
Devin Harris’ sprained left ankle is feeling better and the point guard plans to practice with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday.
Sources: Magloire close to deal with Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks appear to be tops on the list for soon-to-be free agent Jamaal Magloire, according to NBA front-office sources.
Wallace’s 4th concussion new territory for Bobcats
Gerald Wallace earned the nickname “Crash” for his aggressive style that causes him to tumble to the floor with great regularity as the Charlotte Bobcats’ acrobatic leading scorer.
Ford: 2008 free-agent class won’t be satisfied
Chad Ford takes a look at the strong 2008 free-agent class.