NBA News for 3/13/2008
Ellis Stays Hot as Warriors Hold Off Raptors
Monta Ellis scored 33 points and Baron Davis had 23 points and 15 assists in the Golden State Warriors' seventh victory in eight games, 117-106 over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Knicks Snap Slide With Win Over Heat
Jamal Crawford scored 23 points, and the New York Knicks wasted most of a 14-point fourth-quarter lead before beating the Miami Heat 91-88 on Wednesday night and snapping a seven-game losing streak. - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 12
Missed something Wednesday? Catch up by going Around the Association presented by T-Mobile. - Read More...
Blazers' Oden practices for first time since surgery
The Trail Blazers got a glimpse at their future on Wednesday when center Greg Oden, who has missed the entire season, practiced with the team for 45 minutes, The (Portland) Oregonian reported. - Read More...
Can anyone stop Celts-Pistons collision course?
Can anyone keep the Celtics and Pistons from a date in the conference finals? Randy Hill examines the rest of the East's chances.
Rehabbing Oden dunks in first practice with Blazers
Greg Oden practiced with the Portland Trail Blazers for the first time since right knee surgery ended his season six months ago.
Power Rankings Mail -- What About the Jazz?
The Jazz are right there among the top teams in the West, but can a team that is 15-20 on the road be included among those with a real shot at the NBA title? John Schuhmann tries to answer that question, as well as others about this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
King James courts Gisele on April cover of Vogue
LeBron James will appear on the April cover of Vogue, joining actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to do so in the influential fashion magazine's 116-year history. - Read More...
LeBron James to Appear on Vogue's Cover
LeBron James is striking a pose. The Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar will appear on the April cover of Vogue, joining actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to do so in the influential fashion magazine's 116-year history. - Read More...
In the Paint: Home Cooking
No team is better at home than the Jazz. Marques Johnson says that's even more reason why they need home-court advantage.
Wizards' Butler, Cavs' Wallace return to lineup
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards' starting lineup Thursday night after missing the previous 16 games with a hip injury. - Read More...
'Tough Juice' boost: Butler leads Wiz to win
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Butler shines in return as Wizards top Cavaliers
Caron Butler unleashed a month's worth of pent-up energy on his 28th birthday, returning to the Washington Wizards lineup after ...
Kings never trail, hand Blazers upsetting loss
Martin's 23 Leads Nuggets' Rout of Grizzlies
Kenyon Martin scored 23 points, and Carmelo Anthony had 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 108-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Warriors blow 20-point lead, rally to drop Raptors
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Time Magazine: 10 Questions For NBA Commissioner David Stern
In TIME MAGAZINE, Sean Gregory writes "for 24 years, the NBA commissioner has helped globalize pro basketball. And this year's compelling season could lift the league out of a ratings funk. David Stern will now take your questions . Which NBA player do you enjoy watching most? I refuse to answer that. That's between me, the closed door and my high-definition Dolby surround-sound television set. When was the last time you suited up and played ball? ChicagoThat's a tough one. I quit 15 years ago, after my sons began to take away my advantage of using my behind to push them away from the basket." - Read More...
Report: Greg Oden Practices With Blazers
"The Portland Trail Blazers got a glimpse at their future on Wednesday when center Greg Oden, who has missed the entire season, practiced with the team for 45 minutes, The (Portland) Oregonian reported," according to a report on ESPN.com. "Oden, who is sitting out what would have been his rookie season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee, jumped, dunked and took part in offensive plays with his teammates, according to the report." - Read More...
Oden practices with Blazers for 1st time
Greg Oden practiced with the Portland Trail Blazers for the first time since right knee surgery ended his season six months ago. Oden, the 7-foot center taken with the first pick in last year's draft, participated in offensive drills and even dunked during 45 minutes of work Wednesday. The Blazers were in Sacramento for Thursday night's game against the Kings. "It was fun," Oden told The Oregonian newspaper. "It felt good to get out there ... and I wasn't hurting at all.
Cavaliers Sign Lance Allred From the D-League
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Lance Allred from the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. The signing of Allred marks the 18th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2007-08 D-League Season. - Read More...
Spurs' Udoka to Miss Final Two Games of Trip
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Ime Udoka returned to San Antonio this morning due to tarsal tunnel syndrome in his right ankle. Udoka received anti-inflammatory shots today which are designed to decrease the inflammation in the ankle. - Read More...
LeBron to appear on Vogue cover
LeBron James is striking a pose. The Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar will appear on the April cover of Vogue, joining actors Richard Gere and George Clooney as the only men to do so in the influential fashion magazine's 116-year history. Wearing a tank top, shorts and sneakers from his own Nike clothing line, James appears on the cover dribbling a basketball and screaming as if in game mode while throwing one arm around supermodel Gisele Bundchen with Tom Brady nowhere to be found.
Power Rankings: It's All About Matchups
Riding an 18-game winning streak, the Houston Rockets take over the top spot in this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Butler returns for Wizards; Wallace returns for Cavs
All-Star forward Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards' starting lineup Thursday night after missing the previous 16 games with a hip injury. "We're happy, excited," coach Eddie Jordan said before tipoff against the Cleveland Cavaliers. "He's had two good practices, and we'll see how it goes." Butler, who turned 28 Thursday, was originally diagnosed with a strained hip flexor, but an MRI discovered a small labral tear of the left hip joint.
Rockets keep up win streak without Yao
If history means anything, the Houston Rockets will win the NBA Finals this year. And they will do it without their only 2008 ...
Wizards' balancing act too much for Cavaliers
Birthday Boy Butler Returns as Wizards Beat Cavs
Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards lineup after a 16-game injury absence to score 19 points in a 101-99 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. - Read More...