NBA News for 2/18/2008
LeBron's All-Star MVP Performance Helps East Edge West
Ray Allen scored 28 points, making three straight 3-pointers in the final 3:15, and LeBron James added 27 as the East, widely considered the NBA's weaker half, beat the Western Conference 134-128 in Sunday night's All-Star Game. - Read More...
LeBron, Allen lead East to All-Star Game win
The East blew a huge All-Star Game lead, but Ray Allen and MVP LeBron James proved to be too much for the West, Mike Kahn says.
Allen, James fuel East to All-Star win in the Big Easy
Ray Allen scored 28 points and LeBron James added 27 to lead the Eastern Conference to a 134-128 victory over the Western Conference ...
Nowitzki still a team player as Kidd trade develops
Dirk Nowitzki spent the weekend at The Big Easy celebrating the individual achievements of the All-Star participants. But the ...
All-Star: Chemistry Carryover
The chemistry between a trio of teammates led the East to victory in the 57th annual NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans, and it might not be the teammates that you're thinking of. - Read More...
Page 57: Celebrity Sightings at the 57th NBA All-Star Game
NBA.com's Matt Wurst provides a thorough roundup of all the celebrity dish from All-Star Weekend. - Read More...
Kobe's Contributions to All-Star Game More Than Enough
In USA TODAY, Skip Wood writes "Kobe Bryant was hindered during All-Star weekend by his injured right pinkie. The Los Angeles Lakers star sat out the West squad's All-Star practice Saturday, pulled out of Saturday night's Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout and played limited minutes in Sunday's All-Star Game. But he was one of the All-Stars who traveled in small groups Friday afternoon to various points-in-need in this still-rebuilding city.? - Read More...
LBJ = ASG MVP
The 2008 NBA All-Star Game was everything you could want - high scoring, full of highlights, and close to the very end. But when all was said and done,... - Read More...
Timberwolves Recall Center Chris Richard from D-League's Skyforce
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that the team has recalled first-year center Chris Richard from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League. Richard appeared in six games for the Skyforce, averaging 10.2 points and 11.5 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game. - Read More...
Mayor: All-Star weekend a 'slam dunk' for city
A peaceful NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans should silence skeptics who question whether the city is equipped to host major events as it recovers from Hurricane Katrina, city leaders said Monday. New Orleans largely avoided the violence that tarnished last year's game in Las Vegas, where five people were shot and hundreds arrested during All-Star weekend, city officials said a day after Sunday's game.
Arenas, Thomas Move Closer to Returning to Shorthanded Wizards
Gilbert Arenas was cleared to participate in light, non-contact drills by the Washington Wizards on Monday, a step forward in his return from left knee surgery. - Read More...
Nets unsure of future with Kidd's potential trade
The New Jersey Nets might need to get used to not seeing Jason Kidd at practice. The team returned to the court Monday without their All-Star point guard, whose status remained in limbo while rumors persist that his trade to the Dallas Mavericks is growing increasingly imminent.
Coach of the year candidate Scott rules Hornets' nest
Perhaps it should be no surprise that Byron Scott is among the leading candidates for coach of the year honors. After all, his ...
Scorer's table: Rookie barrier might be an illusion
It is known as "hitting the wall." Rookies hear the phrase all the time. As high school players or collegians, they've played ...
Brutal West sees 10 teams fighting for eight spots
The NBA's wild, wild Western Conference will be a sprint to the finish as teams position for a playoff push. Ten teams in the ...
Report: Mavericks, Nets May Pull Off Kidd Trade Monday
It's looking more and more like Jason Kidd's start for the road team in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game will indeed be his farewell to the Eastern Conference. That's because the New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks are again closing in on a deal that would send Kidd back to his original team, according to NBA front-office sources. A reconfigured trade likely won't be submitted for league approval until Monday - Read More...
Report: Nets, Mavs have new Kidd deal in place
Jason Kidd is headed to the Dallas Mavericks after all, although in a trade that's slightly different than originally arranged. The new deal — as reported by various media outlets Sunday night, all citing anonymous sources — has Kidd and forward Malik Allen going to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop and swingman Maurice Ager, plus a few new pieces — retired forward Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell.
Notes: Players take crack at halfcourt shot record
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers held a world record for most halfcourt shots made for about 90 minutes, then Chris Paul ...
Hornets' Paul puts on a show for home fans
Chris Paul, the Hornets' home-team hero, walked into the interview room Sunday night with a towel draped over his hanging head. ...
First-Timer Roy Blazes a Trail to All-Star Excellence
Your first time is always special. And Brandon Roy's first All-Star Game lived up to the hype. - Read More...
New Orleans' Recovery Efforts Bring Malone Back Home
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Howard Beck writes "a severe knee injury pushed Karl Malone out of the NBA four years ago. An injury to his home state helped bring him back. A native of Summerfield, La., who now resides in Ruston, Malone came to New Orleans to join the league's rebuilding efforts during All-Star weekend. Malone brought his own work crew, including friends and his 12-year-old son, Karl Jr., to participate in Friday's Day of Service.? - Read More...
NBA's Care, Dedication Will Be Remembered Most
In the TIMES-PICAYUNE, John DeShazier writes "the image branded onto the 2008 All-Star Game won't be the league-approved logo, a New Orleans-themed creation with the omnipresent Jerry West silhouette at the top. The snapshots we should remember should be of Kobe Bryant, the league's best player, helping a child hammer a nail while carefully keeping out of harm's way his splintered right hand, which has a torn tendon in the pinkie.? - Read More...
New Orleans and Chris Paul Put On a Show
Marc Narducci of the PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER writes, "Chris Paul and his adopted city put on quite a show last night in the 57th annual NBA All-Star Game, even though the Eastern Conference beat his Western Conference team, 134-128, at the New Orleans Arena. Making his first all-star appearance, the New Orleans Hornets point guard had 16 points and 14 assists while entertaining both his home crowd and the nation. 'It was totally different than anything I've ever experienced,' Paul said." - Read More...
Wiz's Arenas, Thomas move closer toward returns
Gilbert Arenas was cleared to participate in light, non-contact drills by the Washington Wizards on Monday, a step forward in his return from left knee surgery. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas, Thomas move closer to returns
Gilbert Arenas was cleared to participate in light, non-contact drills by the Washington Wizards on Monday, a step forward in his return from left knee surgery. Arenas has said he hopes to return to the Wizards in the coming weeks. The team has not said when he can return to full-contact practice. Another injured Wizards player, center Etan Thomas, was cleared to practice for the first time since he had open-heart surgery in October. No timetable has been set for him to play in a game.
Guard Jeremy Richardson Returns to Hawks Under 10-Day Contract
The Atlanta Hawks signed guard Jeremy Richardson to a 10-day contract Monday. - Read More...
10 things to watch for rest of season
As we look toward the remainder of the NBA season, Mike Kahn offers 10 things to watch closely, including Kobe's right pinky.
The book on Richard Hamilton
USA TODAY looks at how the Detroit Pistons swingman plays the game.
LeBron, Allen lead East's beasts
The East blew a huge All-Star Game lead, but Ray Allen and MVP LeBron James proved to be too much for the West, Mike Kahn says.
Hot story lines abound in race to the playoffs
With a glossy pre-All Star Game won-lost record, the Boston Celtics looked nearly unbeatable. Historically speaking, two teams ...