NBA News for 2/19/2008
Report: Kidd Trade to Mavericks All But Done
In the Newark Star-Ledger, Dave D'Alessandro reports the deal to send All-Star Jason Kidd from New Jersey to Dallas has "reached a wobbly but satisfying completion. ... The final hurdle was cleared when Keith Van Horn consented to sign a pro-rated $4 million contract that makes the trade work financially and report to New Jersey for what is estimated to be 30 days of work." - Read More...
Kidd deal to Mavericks nearing completion
The blockbuster trade that will send Jason Kidd to the Mavericks looks like it's back on.
Garnett returns to Celtics, but Doc limiting minutes
Kevin Garnett has targeted Tuesday's game at Denver as his possible first appearance in nearly a month, as the Celtics look to extend their five-game winning streak and improve to 17-0 this season against Western Conference opponents. - Read More...
Grizzlies visit Seattle
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Nets ship Kidd to Mavs in eight-player deal
This time, it's for real: Jason Kidd is going to Dallas. The All-Star point guard was officially traded on Tuesday in an eight-player deal.
Mavericks welcome Kidd after much-awaited trade
The Kidd is back in town. All-Star point guard Jason Kidd, who started his career in Dallas in 1994, has returned to the Mavericks ...
The Court Reporters: GMs Are Fidgety
When it comes to his team, a GM is never happy. Someone's grass is always greener, they jones to keep up with the Joneses, someone else's championship rings are always blingy-ier and another team's immediate future is always brighter. - Read More...
Analysis: The winners in the Kidd trade
In one of the most complex, scrutinized and delayed deals in league history, Dallas and New Jersey finally hammered out the Jason ...
John Galinsky's NBA power rankings
Will Jameer Nelson improve after the break? The answer may determine how Orlando fares in John Galinsky's power rankings.
Exclusive: Jason Kidd Q&A With Mavs.com
Not long after landing at Love Field on Mark Cuban's private plane, Jason Kidd did his first interview by sitting down with Mavs.com after meeting with Avery Johnson and before his first practice with the Mavericks. Kidd, who arrived along with Malik Allen and Antoine Wright, discussed his title hopes, his career and his new teammates. He also talked about his first stint in Dallas in the mid-1990s, when he teamed with Jamal Mashburn and Jimmy Jackson to form the short-lived Three J's. - Read More...
Rise and shine? Shaq to start for Suns vs. Lakers
The dawn of Shaquille O'Neal as a member of the Suns will come Wednesday night, as many had hoped. - Read More...
Suns, Nuggets to play outdoor game in 2008-09
The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play the first outdoor game in modern NBA history during the 2008-09 preseason. The exhibition game on Oct. 11 at the 16,000-seat Indian Wells Tennis Garden will be televised by TNT. The game follows the NHL's successful outdoor game on New Year's Day in Buffalo, N.Y. "What will happen here will be historic," Rick Welts, the Suns' president and chief operating officer, said Tuesday. "More importantly, I think this will be a lot of fun.
Butler, Thomas suffer setbacks for injury-filled Wiz
Bad news from the medical front keeps piling on for the Washington Wizards, who reported setbacks for both All-Star forward Caron Butler and center Etan Thomas on Tuesday. - Read More...
LeBron gets triple-double, but Rockets win on road
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Suns, Nuggets to play first outdoor game in modern era
The Suns hold claim to staging the NBA's first outdoor game but it will not be by virtue of today's announcement that they are ...
Knicks break out in OT
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Lakers turn to veteran Fisher for leadership
Much has been made of the Los Angeles Lakers' recent moves. But ranking right up there with the Lakers' acquisition of 7-0 post ...
Rockets roll to ninth straight win as Cavs waste LeBron's night
Rafer Alston scored 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets tied a team record Tuesday night ...
Magic Snap Pistons' 10-Game Winning Streak
Rashard Lewis scored 20 points, reserve Keith Bogans added 19 and the Orlando Magic ended the Detroit Pistons' 10-game winning streak with a 103-85 victory on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Williams scores, dishes as Jazz handle Warriors
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Will He Stay Or Will He Go Now?
If Kidd goes there will be trouble, An' if he stays it will be double, So come on and let us know. All apologies to The Clash for paraphrasing their classic song, "Should... - Read More...
Nets' President Says Kidd Trade "Appears to be a Go?
In the NEWARK STAR-LEDGER, Dave D'Alessandro writes "Nets president Rod Thorn informed a team administrator that the trade sending Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks for five players "appears to be a go," completing an excruciating six-day process that will deliver 24-year-old point guard Devin Harris to New Jersey. The Nets will send Kidd and Malik Allen to the Mavericks for Harris -- the keystone to the deal, from Thorn's perspective -- along with DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, Trenton Hassell, Van Horn, and first-round draft picks in 2008 and 2010.? - Read More...
Suns, Nuggets to hold outdoor game in preseason
The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play the first outdoor game in modern NBA history during the 2008-09 preseason. - Read More...
Nets Trade Jason Kidd to Mavericks in Eight-Player Deal
Eight-time All-Star Jason Kidd is returning to the franchise of his NBA birth after the seven-player deal with New Jersey was finally consummated Tuesday. After six days of twists and turns, the Mavs dealt Devin Harris, Gana Diop, Trenton Hassell, Moe Ager, Keith Van Horn, a pair of draft picks and cash to acquire Kidd, Malik Allen and Antoine Wright from New Jersey. The Mavs re-signed Van Horn, who hasn't played since the 2006 Finals, to make the deal work financially. To make room for Van Horn, rookie forward Nick Fazekas was waived. - Read More...
Back to Big D: Kidd-to-Mavericks trade done
Chat Transcript With Nets Rookie Sean Williams
The Nets and Amtrak have joined together for its third consecutive year to celebrate Black History Month with Famous Firsts in Sports by African Americans. As part of the celebration, Nets rookie Sean Williams participated in an online chat with fans. - Read More...
Lakers are clear trade winners
Now that Jason Kidd is finally a Maverick, Mike Kahn looks at the three blockbuster deals so far and declares a winner.
Suns to Play Preseason Game Outdoors
The NBA's first outdoor game of the modern era will take place when the Phoenix Suns host the Denver Nuggets in a preseason game on Saturday, October 11 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, CA. The 16,000-seat stadium is an NBA-style arena with no roof located in a spectacular desert setting. The venue annually plays host to one of the world's major tennis tournaments, the Pacific Life Open. - Read More...
Brand Picks Up Pace, Hopes to Return This Season
"Injured Clippers forward Elton Brand on Monday inched closer to his return to the court by participating in non-contact drills and afterward said he definitely plans on playing this season," reports Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES. - Read More...
Power Rankings: After the break, Pistons still No. 1
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VIDEO
O'Neal set to make Suns debut Wednesday
Shaquille O'Neal says he is ready to run with the Phoenix Suns. Really. "I'm going to be looking to get out like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens," he said Tuesday after going through his final workout before making his debut with the Suns on Wednesday night against his old team, the Los Angeles Lakers. The prospect of the 7-foot-1, 325-pound O'Neal, at age 35, fitting in with the high-octane Suns has been ridiculed across much of the NBA.
Garnett back in lineup for Celtics
The Boston Celtics will have Kevin Garnett back in the lineup against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Garnett has been sidelined since Jan. 25 with a strained abdominal muscle. The Celtics won seven of nine without him, including five straight before the All-Star break.
LIVE: KG back on court for Celtics vs. Nuggets
Magic end Pistons' 10-game winning streak
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Magic rout Pistons, halt Detroit's streak at 10
Magic snap Pistons' 10-game win streak in 103-85 pummeling
Rashard Lewis scored 20 points, reserve Keith Bogans added 19 and the Orlando Magic ended the Detroit Pistons' 10-game winning ...
Wolves Snap Five-Game Slide With Win Over 76ers
Jefferson, McCants help Wolves snap five-game losing streak with 104-88 win over 76ers - Read More...
Alston, Yao Lead Rockets to Ninth Straight Road Win
Rafer Alston scored 22 points, Yao Ming added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets tied a team record Tuesday night with their ninth straight road win, 93-85 over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who wasted a triple-double from LeBron James. - Read More...