Archive for January, 2009
Grizzlies add former Clipper exec Hecker as asst. coach
The Memphis Grizzlies have added an assistant coach from the China Basketball Association.
Love Shaq, but he doesn’t belong on All-Star roster
The coaches have their say in All-Star reserves. The NBA won’t listen to Ken Berger, but you should as he puts his finishing touches on rosters that should be a little younger but will probably include a sentimental pick or two.
Haier Play of the Day
CP3 steals on one end and gets the circus shot and the foul on the other.
Sprite Dunk of the Night
Wilson Chandler goes baseline for the nasty stuff.
Hawks go more than quarter without field goal
The Atlanta Hawks went nearly 13 1/2 minutes without a field goal in the first half of their game against the Miami Heat on Monday night.
Power Rankings: Champs retake the throne
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Report rebuffs Marbury’s claim of Celtics pledge
Stephon Marbury said the Celtics have expressed a commitment to sign the exiled New York Knicks point guard, he told a newspaper. A newspaper claims otherwise.
Cavaliers might have Big Z back for trip to Orlando
Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Zydrunas Ilgauskas says he hopes to play this week after practicing for the first time since breaking a bone in his left ankle.
Sprite Dunk of the Night
Al Thornton goes inside for the facial.
Haier Play of the Day
Josh Smith finishes with authority against the Suns.
Artest’s free throws hold off Hamilton, Pistons
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Bucks’ Redd done for year with torn ACL/MCL
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Michael Redd will miss the rest of the season with two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Balanced scoring helps Lakers notch 4th consecutive win
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 16 points, five rebounds and four assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 Sunday.
Redd has torn knee ligaments, will miss rest of season
Milwaukee Bucks star guard Michael Redd will miss the rest of the season with two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Sprite Dunk of the Night
LeBron James makes it look so easy, yet so hard.
Haier Play of the Day
LeBron James throws one down over the Jazz and should have gotten the foul call.
Brand returns from injury, helps Sixers take down Knicks
Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and Andre Miller added 21 as the Philadelphia 76ers welcomed the return of Elton Brand to the lineup with a 116-110 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
Sprite Dunk of the Night
Vince Carter finishes with authority against San Antonio.
Grizzlies will introduce Hollins as new coach
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to introduce Lionel Hollins as their new coach at a news conference Sunday.
Grizzlies to announce Hollins as new coach Sunday
The Memphis Grizzlies will introduce Lionel Hollins as their new coach at a news conference Sunday.
Haier Play of the Day
LeBron James nails the game-winner against the Warriors.
Lakers’ Jackson taking it a season at a time
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is taking the future one season at a time.
Bobcats rout Suns as Diaw smacks former team
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story.
Jazz owner Miller has legs amputated below knees
Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller has had both of his legs amputated six inches below the knee.
Draft Watch: Top 10 wingmen
Here’s a look at the top 10 wingmen in the draft based on conversations with NBA scouts and GMs.