NBA News for 2/26/2008
Mavericks Corral Bulls in Kidd's Return Home
In his first home game with the Dallas Mavericks in more than 11 years, Kidd had 11 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in a 102-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. - Read More...
Billups, Hamilton, Prince Score 20 Each as Pistons Beat Nuggets
Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton had 20 points each to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Denver Nuggets 98-93 on Monday night. - Read More...
Celtics close West trip with victory over Clippers
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Celtics rout Clippers
Pistons trio each score 20 as Detroit downs Denver
Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton had 20 points each to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Denver Nuggets ...
Well-Balanced Celtics Rout Clippers
Paul Pierce and James Posey scored 17 points apiece Monday night to lead the Boston Celtics' well-balanced scoring in their 104-76 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers. - Read More...
Timberwolves Guard Jaric Watches Kosovo From Afar
In the MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE, Kent Youngblood writes, "(T)alking to Marko Jaric, you could feel the intensity. It was after Timberwolves practice Monday, and Jaric still was covered in sweat. But he was filled with frustration. ?This is so upsetting,' he said, leaning forward. ?It's just so ... upsetting.' The subject: independence for Kosovo." - Read More...
Cassell seeks buyout
Sam Cassell acknowledged Monday that he is seeking a buyout of his contract with the Clippers. - Read More...
Report: Yao Out For Season With Stress Fracture
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Johnathan Feigen writes, "Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will be out the rest of the season and post-season with a stress fracture in his sore left foot.? - Read More...
Ford: 2008 free-agent class won't be satisfied
Chad Ford takes a look at the strong 2008 free-agent class. - Read More...
Rockets grounded as foot injury ends Yao's season
A microscopic crack in the left foot of Yao Ming has felled the NBA's tallest player and left the devastated Houston Rockets ...
Yao out for season with stress fracture
All-Star center Yao Ming is out for the season with a stress fracture in his left foot, a stunning blow to the surging Houston Rockets.
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. - Read More...
Yao's injury raises questions for Rockets' future
With Yao Ming out for the season and the window starting to shut, Randy Hill says Houston needs to look at drastic long-term options.
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. - Read More...
Heat Send First-Round Guard Daequan Cook to D-League's Energy
The Heat will send first-round draft pick Daequan Cook to the Iowa Energy on Wednesday, after the guard played only two minutes in the previous five games. - Read More...
Heat end frigid slump with largest win of year
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Heat snap 11-game skid, finally earn 10th win
Walker hoping Wolves will buy him out
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. The 31-year-old asked to be dealt to another team before the deadline last Thursday afternoon, but that didn't happen. So Walker has been hoping this week the Wolves will buyout his contract in time to allow him to clear waivers and join a playoff contender by Saturday.
Turkoglu Scores 17 of His 25 in Fourth as Magic Outpace Nets
Hedo Turkoglu scored 17 his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Magic won their third straight game, 102-92 over the Nets on Tuesday. - Read More...
Mavericks Sign Jamaal Magloire as Reserve Center
The Mavericks filled a need for a true backup center Tuesday by signing free agent Jamaal Magloire, a former All-Star waived by New Jersey last week. - Read More...
Redd hits 3 at buzzer to lift Bucks over Cavs
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Redd's 3 beats buzzer, spoils LeBron's night
Shaq has double-double as Suns gut Grizzlies
Spurs Silence Hawks for Sixth Straight Win
Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks 89-74 on Monday night for their sixth straight win despite scoring a franchise-low five points in the opening quarter. - Read More...
Stevenson's Buzzer-Beating Trey Boosts Wizards Past Hornets
DeShawn Stevenson hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Wizards beat New Orleans 95-92 on Monday, sending the Hornets to their third straight loss. - Read More...
Weekly Fantasy Basketball Position Ranks: Week 18
It's Week 18 and these are the Fantasy Ranks! Every team in the Association has either three or four games, not too much of a difference between teams to... - Read More...
Kidd's first Dallas home game in over 11 years ends with win
Jason Kidd came back to Dallas as a different player and to a much better Mavericks team. Forget the perennial losing Mav-Wrecks ...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: Feb. 25
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a recap of Monday's six games. - Read More...
Mavericks fill void, reach deal with center Magloire
The Dallas Mavericks appear to be tops on the list for soon-to-be free agent Jamaal Magloire, according to NBA front-office sources. - Read More...
Suns to Receive Word Today on Brent Barry's Plans
In the ARIZONA REPULIC, Paul Coro writes, "(T)he Suns could use some help running the offense when Steve Nash is out and could use another long-range shooter for better spacing on offense. Phoenix will find out Tuesday whether Brent Barry will help.? - Read More...
On the Mark: Kobe has a chance to shine
His trade demands have ceased. His team is winning. Mark Kriegel says Kobe needs to do what he's never done — play like an MVP.
Yao done for season with stress fracture in foot
Yao Ming's season is over. - Read More...
Report: Yao done for the season
The Houston Rockets just can't catch a break.
'Dollar Bill' can fix Knicks
It's time to impeach Isiah Thomas and find somebody new to run the Knicks. And Mike Kahn has the perfect candidate.
Power rankings: Lakers lead the way
All the recent action on and off the court helped shake up the NBA ... and scrambled the top of John Galinsky's power rankings.
From High To Low: Yao Out For The Season
The Houston Rockets, winners of a dozen games in a row and 21 of their last 24 games, will be without their All-Star center Yao Ming for the rest of... - Read More...
Bleak future
Post-Kidd Nets Will Welcome Harris to His First Practice on Wednesday
Devin Harris' sprained left ankle is feeling better and the point guard plans to practice with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. - Read More...
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. - Read More...
Magic win 3rd straight
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Hornets 0-3 since trade for Wells, James
Two new players. Three straight losses. Not the results the Hornets were hoping for when they traded for swingman Bonzi Wells and guard Mike James. Still, coach Byron Scott wasn't ready to blame a shake-up in reserve personnel for his team's current slide. "Everybody understands it's going to take a little while for those two guys to adjust, but it doesn't change the way we play," Scott said. "The main thing is coming out with much more effort and intensity. ...
Heat Snap 11-Game Skid 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. - Read More...
Aging Vets on the March?: Cassell, Walker Confirm Buyout Talks
With the NBA's trade deadline passed, at least two aging veterans are still looking to move. Sam Cassell confirmed Wednesday that he and the Los Angeles Clippers are actively working on a possible buyout of the 38-year-old point guard's contract. Further - Read More...
Shaq doubles up as Nash, Suns run by Grizz
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Jefferson, Wolves top Jazz
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Without Yao, Rockets roll to 13th straight win
Yao worries about durability after his latest foot injury
The shocking finality to Yao Ming's season also brings a nagging uncertainty for the 7-6 center and the Houston Rockets: Might ...