NBA News for 2/27/2008
Warriors get Jackson back in victory over Sonics
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Without Yao, Rockets roll to 13th straight win
O'Neal registers first double-double as a Sun in win vs. Grizz
Steve Nash had 25 points and 13 assists and Shaquille O'Neal added 13 points to go along with 11 rebounds, leading the Phoenix ...
Bryant Leads Lakers Past Roy-less Blazers for Ninth Straight Win
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Lakers beat Portland 96-83 on Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory. - Read More...
Without Yao, Rockets Beat Wizards for 13th Straight Win
In their first game without Yao Ming, Luther Head had 18 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 94-69 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night for their 13th straight victory. - Read More...
Timberwolves' Strong Inside Play Tops Jazz
Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Randy Foye added a season-high 20, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 111-100 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Redd's buzzer beater tops Cavs
Bucks star Michael Redd speaks with FSN after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired against the Cavaliers.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: Feb. 26
Go Around the Association for a recap of Tuesday's action, which included the Yao-less Rockets extending their winning streak to 13 and the Lakers rolling to their ninth straight win. - Read More...
Dallas signs Magloire to add depth, back up Dampier
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Jamaal Magloire to add depth at center that's been missing since DeSagana Diop went to ...
Ginobili makes the Spurs go
You need to look beyond the box score — and Manu Ginobili's career-best stats — to see what he means to the Spurs, Mike Kahn says.
Heat Assign Pair of Players to D-League
The Miami HEAT announced today that Daequan Cook and Joel Anthony have been assigned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League. The Energy was assigned as the HEAT's D-League affiliate prior to the start of the 2007-08 season. They are also the affiliate of the Chicago Bulls. - Read More...
Rockets will have tough time making playoffs
Wondering how the Rockets will fare without their All-Star center? WhatIfSports.com ran the numbers and projects their fate.
Clippers Sign Recently Waived Nick Fazekas
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Nick Fazekas to a 10-day contract. Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (34th overall selection) of the 2007 NBA Draft, Fazekas appeared in four games with Dallas this season, averaging 1.0 point and 0.8 rebounds. - Read More...
The Court Reporters: Don't Forget the Magic
The Celtics and Pistons are clearly the class of the Eastern Conference, and many seem to be penciling the Cavs in as the three seed. But the Orlando Magic have what it takes to compete with them all, if they can keep their focus defensively. - Read More...
Frank, Nets ready to hand offense over to Harris
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris. - Read More...
Celtics sign rebounding ace Brown for stretch run
The Boston Celtics signed veteran power forward P.J. Brown for the remainder of the season on Wednesday. - Read More...
Nets want PG to 'take ownership' of team
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris. The recently acquired point guard was given the job of directing the Nets' offense by coach Lawrence Frank Wednesday after practicing for the first time since the Jason Kidd deal with Dallas last week. "We really want him to take ownership with this," Frank said. "We want him to feel comfortable with this, be assertive and have the freedom to make some play calls.
LeBron tweaks ankle
LeBron injured his ankle against the Celtics and his return was questionable. - Read More...
LeBron hurts ankle vs. Celtics, returns
LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Boston Celtics after apparently injuring his right leg in the first half. No information on his injury was immediately available. James was hurt after driving for a layup, either twisting something on his way to the basket or when he landed. He hobbled off toward the Cavaliers bench and then dropped onto the court in front of the scorer's table with 4:24 left in the first half.
Boston boosts bench by signing veteran P.J. Brown
The Boston Celtics signed veteran power forward P.J. Brown for the remainder of the season on Wednesday.
LeBron reaches milestone in loss
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Raptors pull away for 8th straight win over Wolves
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Paul, Hornets run away from Nash, Suns again
Philly guards dominate Orlando counterparts
Bibby Leads Hawks Past Former Kings Teammates
Mike Bibby had 24 points and 12 assists in his home debut for Atlanta, leading the Hawks to a 123-117 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Easy Does it for Knicks Against Bobcats
Nate Robinson scored 22 points, Jamal Crawford added 20, and the New York Knicks matched their easiest victory of the season by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 113-89 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Bosh Scores 28 as Raptors Subdue Timberwolves
Chris Bosh scored 28 points, T.J. Ford had 16 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for the eighth straight time, 107-85 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Hawks' Bibby picks on Kings in home debut
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Jazz rally past Pistons for 15th straight at home
High Fives: Carter claws to top of best Raptors
Vince Carter heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Toronto Raptors franchise, as voted on by a panel of ...
Redd's buzzer beater tops Cavs
Bucks star Michael Redd speaks with FSN after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired against the Cavaliers.
Redd's three at buzzer gives Bucks victory over Cavs
Michael Redd hit a game-winning three-pointer as the final horn sounded, giving the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-102 victory over the ...
Hurt Yao no help to Wizards as Rockets make it 13 straight
In their first game without Yao Ming, Luther Head had 18 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 94-69 win over the Washington ...
Redd's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Bucks Over Cavaliers
Michael Redd hit a game-winning 3-pointer as the final horn sounded, giving the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-102 victory over the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Nash Leads Suns in Late Surge Past Grizzlies
Steve Nash had 25 points and 13 assists and Shaquille O'Neal added 13 points to go along with 11 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 127-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Kobe takes charge, keeps Lakers' streak intact
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Lakers beat up Roy-less Blazers for ninth straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Trail Blazers to 36% field goal ...
Ellis, Croshere Fuel Big Third Period as Warriors Defeat Sonics
Monta Ellis scored 30 points, Austin Croshere added 14 in the decisive third quarter without missing a shot, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Seattle SuperSonics 105-99 Tuesday night for their fifth win in seven games. - Read More...
Bill Plaschke: Kobe Is MVP
In the L.A. TIMES, Bill Plaschke writes "finally, this season, for the first time, it is a reality. "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!" Kobe Bryant can win it. Kobe Bryant should win it. The chant that began just four minutes into the Lakers' 96-83 victory over Portland on Tuesday night should finally become a part of Bryant's resume. He's been a great scorer for lousy teams. He's been a brilliant entertainer.? - Read More...
Congress raises possibility of drug sports law
Once again, professional sports and their leaders were hauled up to Capitol Hill on Wednesday by lawmakers who say they might try once again to legislate drug-testing policies for U.S. leagues. Facing a House subcommittee that also held hearings on steroids in 2005, commissioners sat side-by-side with their sport's union chief: Bud Selig was inches away from Donald Fehr; the NBA's David Stern was next to Billy Hunter.
For Spurs, Mavs prepare to roll out Magloire, Kidd
Jamaal Magloire flew into Dallas on Tuesday night after clearing waivers and signed a contract with the Mavericks for the rest of the season. - Read More...
Kirk Snyder Makes Impact With Timberwolves
New Timberwolf Kirk Snyder made a key impact upon Minnesota's 111-100 victory over the Utah Jazz, bringing 24 minutes of energy off the bench. On the evening, Snyder showed up all over the box score with six points, three assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block. But his biggest contribution may have been his tough defense on Utah's big three men. - Read More...
Celtics Sign Veteran Big Man P.J. Brown
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed center-forward P.J. Brown. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Brown, a 6'11", 239 pound forward, will be entering his 15th year in the NBA. Brown played for the Chicago Bulls during the 2006-07 season and averaged 6.1 points to go along with 4.8 rebounds in 20.2 minutes per game. - Read More...
Congress considers drugs law for pro sports
Leaders from the major sports spoke to Congress about performance-enhancing drugs. - Read More...
Devin Harris Practices, Could Make Nets Debut on Thursday
Devin Harris, the recently acquired point guard, was given the job of directing the Nets' offense by coach Lawrence Frank Wednesday after practicing for the first time since the Jason Kidd deal with Dallas last week. - Read More...
Celtics sign veteran Brown for stretch run
The Boston Celtics signed veteran power forward P.J. Brown for the remainder of the season on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 Brown is in his 15th season. He last played for the Chicago Bulls, in 2006-07, averaging 6.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 20.2 minutes. In his career, he averaged 9.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 31.4 minutes per game. Brown was with the team on Wednesday but not in uniform for Boston's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Isiah says Knicks miss Marbury this season
Isiah Thomas thinks the Knicks' season would have been much different if Stephon Marbury had been around. And yet, Thomas seems ready to move on without his point guard next season. A day after finally seeming to confirm that Marbury won't play again this season, Thomas said Wednesday the Knicks will go into 2008-09 needing a third guard to play with Jamal Crawford and Nate Robinson.
Isiah unsure of Marbury for 2008-09
Isiah Thomas wouldn't commit to Stephon Marbury returning to the Knicks next season. - Read More...
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Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the New Orleans Hornets end a three-game losing skid with a 120-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Gooden's Double-Double Lifts Bulls Past Pacers
Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the new-look Chicago Bulls to a 113-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Miller, Green Score 26 Apiece to Lead Sixers Past Magic
Andre Miller scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and Willie Green had a season-high 26 to lead the Sixers to a 101-89 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. - Read More...
Paul, Hornets end slump
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Paul, Hornets surge past Suns in second half
Paul, Hornets solve Suns again to sweep season series
Chris Paul had 25 points, 15 assists and three steals to help the New Orleans Hornets end a three-game losing skid with a 120-103 ...