NBA News for 3/24/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 23
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Jamison, Wizards Crack Pistons' Defense for Win No. 9 of Last 12
Antawn Jamison had 24 points and 12 rebounds Sunday, and the Wizards added another impressive win to their resume with a 95-83 victory over the Pistons. - Read More...
Warriors waste 26-point lead, regroup to edge Lakers
Stephen Jackson scored six of his 31 points on two three-pointers in the final 38 seconds, and the Golden State Warriors beat ...
New-Look Heat D-Leaguers Get First Look From Riley
In the SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL, Ira Winderman writes "perhaps what will transpire this morning at AmericanAirlines Arena best sums up this season gone sour: With NBA Development League prospects Blake Ahearn, Stephane Lasme and Kasib Powell added since Pat Riley left the past Thursday to scout the NCAA Tournament. Then there are Ahearn and Lasme, who arrived Friday from the D-League talking about how much it meant to get the chance to play for Riley.? - Read More...
Oden Takes Steep Road to Court
In the OREGONIAN, Jason Quick writes "Nate McMillan was huffing. And puffing. And sweating. So when the Trail Blazers coach gave his assessment of a day in the life of Greg Oden, it was with broken and gasping words. ?This,' McMillan said, catching his breath before continuing. ?This is the real deal. The kid is going to be all right'. The kid, of course, was Oden, the 20-year-old center for the Blazers who is spending his first NBA season on the sidelines while rehabbing a surgically repaired right knee. And the ?real deal' was a steep, half-mile residential street in Tigard that in Blazers parlance has come to be known as ?The Hill.' Oden did the first third of the hill in side-to-side steps, as if he were guarding a player going baseline to baseline. In the middle section of the hill, Oden jogged backward. On regular days -- Oden does this workout three times a week -- Oden finishes the final third of the hill walking straight ahead.? - Read More...
Dirk Nowitzki Out Indefinitely With Ankle Sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. - Read More...
Dirk out indefinitely with ankle, knee sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes - and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio. The Mavs have lost three straight, continuing a spiral since adding Jason Kidd.
Kevin Garnett, Chris Paul Named Players of the Week
The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett and the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23. - Read More...
Donnie Walsh Will Not Return to Pacers
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that CEO and President Donnie Walsh is leaving the franchise at the end of this season and Larry Bird will continue to lead the basketball side of the franchise as President of Basketball Operations. In making the announcement, Pacers co-owner Herb Simon said, "I've enjoyed working with Donnie Walsh for 24 years and I've gained enormous respect for him as a basketball man and as a person. He ran this franchise with tremendous integrity and honesty and is regarded as one of the very best in the NBA. Larry could not have had a better mentor to prepare him for the work that needs to be done to restore this franchise to the elite level." - Read More...
MRI Confirms Knee and Ankle Sprain for Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki is out for at least the next week, and possibly longer, though no official timetable has been set for his return. MRI tests confirmed a moderate left high ankle and mild left knee sprain for the reigning MVP. - Read More...
Power Rankings: Celtics securing top spot
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Back in black: Veteran Barry re-signs with Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. - Read More...
Riley returns to sidelines
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley will return to the sideline for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. - Read More...
Arenas wants to play but Wiz don't clear All-Star
Gilbert Arenas has not been cleared to play for the Wizards. - Read More...
Injuries keep Hamilton, Dixon out against Suns
Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton and Juan Dixon were sidelined for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. - Read More...
Pat Riley Returns to Coach Heat vs. Bucks on Monday
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley will return to the sideline for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Riley has missed the past two games to scout potential draft picks at the NCAA tournament. - Read More...
Pistons snap Suns' 7-game win streak in OT
Nuggets use huge second half to beat Grizzlies
Heat's Chris Quinn Scores 23 to Lead Heat Past Bucks
Chris Quinn, filling in for an injured Jason Williams, scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Miami Heat past the Milwaukee Bucks 78-73 on Monday night. - Read More...
Billups, Pistons Set Suns in Overtime
Chauncey Billups scored nine of his 32 points in overtime, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 110-105 Monday night. - Read More...
76ers stun C's, move up to sixth place in East
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Smith catches fire in 4th as Nuggets win 3rd in row
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Adelman gets 800th career win as Rockets roll
Billups nets 32 while leading Pistons to OT win over Suns
Chauncey Billups scored nine of his 32 points in overtime, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 110-105 Monday night.
Iverson, Anthony Power Nuggets Past Grizzlies
Allen Iverson had 26 points and seven assists, while Carmelo Anthony finished with 23 points as the Denver Nuggets used a big second half to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-106 on Monday night. - Read More...
Billups, Wallace out-play Nash, Shaq in the clutch
Big-time players step up when it counts, and that's exactly why the Pistons ended the Suns' 7-game streak, Charley Rosen says.
Jackson's Late Clutch Performance Lifts Warriors Past Lakers
Stephen Jackson scored six of his 31 points on two 3-pointers in the final 38 1/2 seconds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-111 Sunday night after blowing a 26-point lead. - Read More...
Warriors fend off Lakers
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Report: Brent Barry Rejoins Spurs
Mike Monroe of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS writes, "Brent Barry is a Spur again. The 36-year-old shooting guard, traded to the Seattle SuperSonics on Feb. 20 but waived by Seattle on Feb. 22, signed a new contract with the Spurs after the team's 88-81 victory Sunday over the Dallas Mavericks." - Read More...
Suns Seeking Unprecedented Wins
In the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Paul Coro writes "the Suns are going where no other NBA team has had success this season. Phoenix opens a four-game, six-day road trip with Eastern Conference powers Detroit and Boston. Six other teams have faced the Pistons and Celtics consecutively this season, and none beat both. Chicago and Dallas were the only teams to go to Detroit and Boston successively and come away winless, with Dallas averaging 83.5 points in the games. If the Suns still are the NBA's hottest team after Monday's game at Detroit and Wednesday's visit to Boston, they surely will have earned the tag.? - Read More...
Spurs Sign Brent Barry
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard Brent Barry. Per team policy terms of the deal were not disclosed. Barry was traded to Seattle, along with Francisco Elson and a 2009 first round draft pick, in exchange for Kurt Thomas on February 20. He was then waived by the SuperSonics on February 21. Barry appeared in 29 games for the Spurs this season and averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.7 minutes. - Read More...
Mavs, Kidd facing a do-or-die now
After Dirk Nowitzki's injury, Mike Kahn says there'll be even more pressure on the Mavs and Jason Kidd in particular.
Spurs re-sign Barry a month after trading him
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed guard Brent Barry on Monday, a month after trading him to Seattle. The SuperSonics waived Barry on Feb. 21, a day after acquiring him, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick from the Spurs for Kurt Thomas. Barry had to sit out 30 days before he could re-sign with San Antonio. Before the trade, Barry averaged 7.3 points in 29 games for the Spurs. He has averaged 7.3 points in 259 games since signing with the Spurs in 2004.
Nowitzki out indefinitely with high ankle sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee.
Pacers CEO leaving team after season
Indiana Pacers chief executive Donnie Walsh will leave the team after this season. Walsh says he will finish the season and will not comment on his plans. Team president Larry Bird will take over many of Walsh's duties. He says the time is right to go and he has enjoyed his 24 years with the club. That includes the last few years, when the team has dealt with a series of legal problems involving players.
Pacers CEO Walsh leaving after season
Donnie Walsh's career with the Indiana Pacers will end after this season, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single ...
Source: Pacers CEO Walsh leaving for Knicks job
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that Donnie Walsh, the team's CEO and president of basketball operations, is leaving the organization. - Read More...
Bulls F Nocioni apologizes for blow-up at Boylan
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. - Read More...
Bucks' Bell tears ligament in knee, out two weeks
Milwaukee Bucks guard Charlie Bell tore a ligament in his right knee Saturday and will miss at least two weeks, breaking a string of 191 consecutive appearances dating to the 2005-06 season. - Read More...
Nocioni apologizes to coach for outburst
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room. "What I said and what I did the other day was absolutely wrong. I have no excuse for what I did.
Remarkably, NBA playoffs still within Pacers' reach
The Indiana Pacers can still make the playoffs, if only because the NBA map says the Midwest is part of the East.
Sonics depleted with Wilcox, Watson sitting out
The slumping Seattle SuperSonics were without guard Earl Watson and forward Chris Wilcox again Monday night, leaving the Sonics with only 11 healthy players. - Read More...
76ers use 19-0 4th-quarter run to topple Celtics
Iguodala's 28 points help Sixers upset Celts in Boston
Andre Iguodala scored 28 points, including 10 in a row during a 19-0 fourth-quarter run Monday night as the Philadelphia 76ers ...
Iguodala Leads Late Rally as Sixers Stop Celts
Andre Iguodala scored 28 points, including 10 in a row during a 19-0 fourth-quarter run Monday night, as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 95-90. - Read More...
Nets Move Closer to Playoff Spot With Lights-Out Victory Over Knicks
The Nets moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 106-91 victory over the Knicks on Monday night. - Read More...
Pistons snap Suns' win streak with OT victory
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Win pushes Nets to a game out of final playoff spot
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Scorer's Table: Hawks' Smith delivers Smooth stats
Josh Smith's mad basketball skills have earned him the nickname "J-Smoove." Yet most fans probably don't fully appreciate the ...
SuperSonics Sign Guard Eddie Gill from D-League
The Seattle SuperSonics signed point guard Eddie Gill to a 10-day contract Monday. Gill played with New Jersey earlier this season and had been with the Colorado Stampede of the D-League. - Read More...
Rockets make Adelman 13th coach to 800 wins
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