Archive for April, 2008
Stern not ordered to testify in Seattle moving case
NBA commissioner David Stern will not be ordered to testify in a case brought by the city of Seattle to try to keep the SuperSonics from moving, though a federal judge may consider ordering the testimony in the future.
C’s Pierce, Wizards’ Stevenson fined for taunting
Celtics forward Paul Pierce and Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson were each fined $25,000 by the NBA for making ‘menacing gestures’ in playoff games this weekend.
Hornets’ Scott Coach captures Coach of Year title
Byron Scott, who led the Hornets to their first playoff appearance in four years this season, has been chosen as the NBA Coach of the Year, the Associated Press has learned.
Kidd won’t be suspended for flagrant foul on Pargo
The NBA has ruled that Jason Kidd will not be suspended for Game 5 in New Orleans after his hard takedown of Hornets guard Jannero Pargo in Game 4.
Haywood to LeBron: Stop whining and play ball
Overrated hasn’t worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby.
Riley sheds head coach title, will remain Heat prez
It looks like suffering through a 15-67 season is enough to move Pat Riley off the bench and back into the front office. According to multiple media reports, the future Hall of Famer is expected to step down as the Heat’s head coach.
Magic’s Turkoglu is NBA’s most improved player
Hedo Turkoglu, whose 19 points, five rebounds and five assists per game helped the Orlando Magic win their first division title in 12 years, was selected as the NBA’s most improved player Monday.
Robinson, first black D-I basketball coach, dies
Basketball pioneer Will Robinson has died at 96.
Wizards keep yapping, Haywood mocks LeBron
Overrated hasn’t worked. Now one of the Washington Wizards is calling LeBron James another name: Crybaby.
Mavericks’ Kidd not suspended for flagrant foul
Jason Kidd won’t be suspended for his flagrant foul on New Orleans’ Jannero Pargo, meaning the Mavericks will have their starting point guard Tuesday night when they try to avoid elimination Tuesday night in Game 5.
Hollinger: Biggest surprises in playoffs so far
John Hollinger takes a look at the biggest surprises in the playoffs so far.
Heat’s Riley retires at coach; Spoelstra to take over
Miami’s Pat Riley resigned as coach Monday but remains team president, and then named Erik Spoelstra, a 37-year-old Heat assistant, as his successor.
Magic’s Turkoglu wins Most Improved Player Award
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player on Monday.
Ex-Pistons scout, Illinois State coach Robinson dies
Will Robinson, the first black basketball coach at a Division I school and a Detroit Pistons scout who discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, died Monday. He was 96.
Haier Play of the Day: Delonte West
Check out cool Delonte West as he sinks the game-winning trey Sunday for the Cavaliers.
2005
Dunk of the Night: Andre Iguodala
Check out Andre Iguodala cruise into the lane for the one-handed slam over Rasheed Wallace.
2005
West fuels Hornets past Mavs in Game 4
David West let out his pent-up frustration over a poor Game 3 with a determined effort in Game 4, scoring 10 of his 24 points in a quick stretch early in the second half to help the New Orleans Hornets pull away for a 97-84 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series.
Wounded Nuggets put on brave face
George Karl’s team trails 3-0 in the best-of-7 series and in their 102-84 blowout loss at home on Saturday night, he was heckled on the bench by none other than his All-Star forward, Carmelo Anthony.
Suns finally rise, blow out Spurs in Game 4
Boris Diaw had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the best playoff performances of his career, and the Phoenix Suns stayed alive with a 105-86 rout of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
McDyess active for Game 4 after nose surgery
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess was active for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but not in the starting lineup a day after he had surgery to repair a broken nose.
Shipp enters draft with option to return to UCLA
UCLA’s Josh Shipp will enter the NBA draft, but the junior won’t hire an agent, leaving him the option of returning to play for the Bruins.
NBA to explore ‘unlikely’ changes to playoff format
After another season of great imbalance between teams in the West and East, NBA officials are pledging to consider changes to the playoff format — ranging from small to radical — that could be implemented in time for next season’s playoffs.
West buries 3-pointer that buries Wizards in Game 4
King James got his crown knocked off, was booed every time he touched the ball, went 0-for-3 in the fourth quarter and passed up a chance to take the winning shot.
Haier Play of the Day: Josh Smith
Josh Smith soars on the break for the monster slam and the Haier Play of the Day.
2005
Dunk of the Night: Deron Williams
Watch as Deron Williams blows past Rafer Alston for Saturday’s Dunk of the Night.
2005