NBA News for 3/25/2008
Odom's Layup Lifts Lakers to OT Win Over Warriors
Lamar Odom made the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers shook off the Golden State Warriors' frantic regulation rally to hang on for a 123-119 victory Monday night, concluding an immensely entertaining miniseries. - Read More...
Nowitzki out indefinitely with knee, ankle injuries
The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that they have diagnosed star forward Dirk Nowitzki with a high ankle sprain and mild knee sprain after Nowitzki's left leg bent awkwardly in a crunching fall during Sunday's home loss to San Antonio. - Read More...
Final curtain? Sonics win potential last I-5 game
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Rockets Boost Adelman's Wins to 800 With Win Over His Former Team
Rafer Alston scored 28 points as the Rockets beat the Kings 108-100, giving coach Rick Adelman his 800th career victory. - Read More...
Report: Sonics might leave team name in Seattle
Fans of professional basketball in Seattle might not be able to convince the SuperSonics to stay. But if the franchise leaves for Oklahoma City as widely expected, the team name might stay behind. - Read More...
NBA group impressed by Oklahoma City's Sonics bid
Commissioner David Stern and three NBA owners believe Oklahoma City should be the future home of the Seattle SuperSonics. To ...
Walsh would be right at home in NY
It's clear to Mike Kahn that a New York homecoming is perfect for Donnie Walsh. Larry Bird's future, however, isn't nearly as clear.
Oklahoma Council approves potential lease for Sonics
Oklahoma City officials will try to convince NBA commissioner David Stern and representatives of four teams that the city is ready to permanently host a franchise. On Tuesday, City Council members unanimously approved a preliminary lease agreement with the Seattle SuperSonics, contingent on the team's proposed relocation.
Brand Aiming For Late-Season Return to Clippers
"If you're a Los Angeles Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday," according to a report on ESPN.com. "And for the first time, coach Mike Dunleavy was willing to put down a specific timetable for Brand's return to game action, eyeing the last five or six games of the season." - Read More...
Walsh leaving Pacers; team denies Knicks report
Donnie Walsh answered one question: Yes, he's leaving the Indiana Pacers at the end of the season. Next question: Are the New York Knicks in his future? Walsh, the Pacers' CEO and president since 1988, said Monday he would step aside after this season, his 24th year, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single voice under Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Even before the announcement, however, there were media reports that he already has been talking with the Knicks. Late Monday night, ESPN.
Back spasms likely to sideline Cavaliers' Wallace
Ben Wallace will likely miss Wednesday's game against the Hornets because of back spasms he's had the past two weeks. - Read More...
LeBron-Gisele Vogue cover draws criticism
When Vogue announced its April cover starring LeBron James and Gisele Bundchen, the magazine noted with some fanfare that James was the first black man to grace its cover.
Race to the MVP: Trophies For Everybody
The Race to the MVP ranks the NBA's Top 20 players. - Read More...
Injured Webber to announce retirement Wednesday
Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA.
Webber ends comeback, will retire
Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA.
Sonics' move to OK City closer
An NBA subcommittee approved Oklahoma City's plans to lure the Sonics from Seattle. - Read More...
Spurs' balance too much for Howard, Magic
Magic lose key starters as Spurs win 4th straight
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Ginobili scores 28 as Spurs beat Magic 107-97
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and Michael Finley added 24 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 107-97 on Tuesday ...
Bulls weather slow 4th-quarter start, drop Hawks
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Dominant Western play won't change the rules
With the West so clearly dominant, is it time for the NBA to change its playoff system? Charley Rosen provides the answer.
Brand nearing return from Achilles' injury
Here's some potentially bad news for the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Warriors and Hornets: Elton Brand is close to coming back. After missing the entire season recovering from a surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon, the former All-Star forward said Tuesday expects to rejoin the Los Angeles Clippers in time to play the final six games - all against those teams jockeying for spots in the tightly packed Western Conference playoff race. The Clippers playing spoiler? It may not be a joke.
Howard's 32 Lift Mavericks Past Clippers
Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury. - Read More...
Blazer roll despite groin injury to Roy
Seattle Beats Portland, Ends 11-Game Skid
Kevin Durant scored 23 points and the Seattle SuperSonics snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 97-84 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night in what could be the final meeting of the I-5 rivalry. - Read More...
Odom, Lakers win OT thriller against Warriors
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Kobe & Co. blow lead but rally for OT win over Warriors
Lamar Odom made the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left in overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers shook off the Golden State Warriors' ...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 24
Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday's action, including the Sixers' win over the Celtics and J.R. Smith's big fourth quarter. - Read More...
Walsh leaving Pacers; report has him joining Knicks
Donnie Walsh answered one question: Yes, he's leaving the Indiana Pacers at the end of the season. Next question: Are the New York Knicks in his future? Walsh, the Pacers' CEO and president since 1988, said Monday he would step aside after this season, his 24th year, giving operation of the troubled franchise a single voice under Hall of Famer Larry Bird. Even before the announcement, however, there were media reports that he already has been talking with the Knicks. Late Monday night, ESPN.
Gill Sees Quick Action for Sonics After Callup
Colorado 14ers guard Eddie Gill earned a GATORADE Call-Up to the Seattle SuperSonics late yesterday. The Call-Up is the second of the season for Gill, who earned the season's first Call-Up to the New Jersey Nets in November. Gill played five minutes for the Sonics, recording one assist, in last night's 97-84 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. - Read More...
Report: Sonics would leave name in Seattle
You can take the Sonics out of Seattle, but if you do, they won't be the Sonics anymore.
Cavaliers Sign Allred to Second 10-Day Contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Lance Allred to a second 10-day contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Allred has played in two games for Cleveland. He signed his first 10-day contract on March 13th. - Read More...
Clips' Brand scrimmages
If you're a Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday. - Read More...
NBA Power Rankings
If you don't like John Galinsky's power rankings, don't worry. They'll change. For now, the Hornets are on top of a league in flux.
Cavs' Wallace likely to miss game vs. New Orleans
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace will likely miss Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Hornets because of back spasms he's had the past two weeks. Wallace, acquired in last month's three-team trade from the Chicago Bulls, has missed two games and part of another with the injury. With 10 regular-season games remaining, the Cavaliers want Big Ben as ready as possible for the postseason.
Pacers: 'Nothing clear' about Walsh's future
The Indiana Pacers insist Donnie Walsh has not agreed to oversee basketball operations for the New York Knicks after the season. ...
Freeze! Shaq to volunteer with Tempe, Ariz. police
Shaq wants to give the Tempe Police Department a big assist. - Read More...
Ending comeback attempt, Webber to call it a career
Chris Webber is ending his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors and will retire after 15 seasons in the NBA. Warriors ...
Report: Chris Webber To Announce Retirement Wednesday
Chris Webber ends comeback attempt with Warriors and will retire - Read More...
West, Paul lead Hornets to fourth straight win
Spurs Work Their Road Magic to Beat Orlando
Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and Michael Finley added 24 as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Orlando Magic 107-97 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win. - Read More...
West, Paul shine in Hornets' win over Pacers
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West Scores 35 as Hornets Defeat Pacers
David West had 35 points and 16 rebounds, and the New Orleans Hornets beat Indiana 114-106 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Groin injury knocks Blazers' Roy out game vs. Wiz
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy left Portland's game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night after straining his right groin at the end of the first quarter. - Read More...
Dirk-less Mavs drill Clips
Gooden's Season Highs vs. Hawks Help Bolster Bulls' Playoff Hopes
Drew Gooden scored a season-high 31 points and matched a season best with 16 rebounds Tuesday as the Bulls held on for a 103-94 victory over the Hawks. - Read More...
Roy goes down but Blazers have enough vs. Wiz
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Blazers lose Roy to groin injury but still top Wizards
Martell Webster had 23 points, Travis Outlaw added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the loss of top scorer Brandon ...