NBA News for 3/26/2008
Boozer, Williams Lead Jazz Over Bobcats
The Jazz outlasted the Bobcats in a game of streaks Tuesday night, winning 128-106 as Carlos Boozer had 28 points and 13 rebounds. - Read More...
Trail Blazers Top Wizards Despite Losing Roy to Groin Injury
Martell Webster had 23 points, Travis Outlaw added 20 and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the loss of top scorer Brandon Roy to beat the Washington Wizards 102-82 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Blazers roll despite groin injury to Roy
Xs and Os: Paul Silas on Suns-Celtics
Before the trade, the Suns ran a lot of pick-and-rolls, but they didn't have a man in the middle. They had Amare Stoudemire setting the pick and everything was wide open. Now Shaq is in the middle. - Read More...
Donaghy wife a no-show, judge dismisses request
BRADENTON, Fla. -- A judge dismissed a request for a restraining order filed by former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's estranged wife because she did not attend a scheduled court hearing. - Read More...
NBA Store Unveils 10 Most Popular Jerseys From Last 10 Years
The world famous NBA Store on Fifth Avenue tips off a six-month celebration of its 10th anniversary by unveiling the NBA Store Most Popular Jerseys from the past decade. - Read More...
Donaghy's estranged wife's bid for restraining order dropped
A judge dismissed a request for a restraining order filed by former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's estranged wife because she did ...
It's a sad, yet fitting end for Webber
Chris Webber had superstar numbers. What he lacked was a title, both in college and the pros. It's a sad legacy, Mike Kahn says.
Illinois' high court won't hear appeal in Jordan paternity case
The Illinois Supreme Court is taking a pass on a case involving basketball legend Michael Jordan. The state's highest court decided ...
Webber ends comeback attempt, retires from NBA
Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, bowing to a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt with the Golden State Warriors. "I really didn't want to rehab and come back this season because I don't think that was possible," Webber said. "Plus, because the way the team is playing, the chemistry is great with these guys, they're on a roll. I feel like they're going to win, they have a great chance to go very far in the playoffs.
Webber ends comeback try with Warriors, retires
Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday, bowing to a knee injury that cut short his comeback attempt ...
Alabama forward Hendrix plans to enter NBA draft
Alabama forward Richard Hendrix has decided to enter the NBA draft, but is leaving the door open to return for his senior season. - Read More...
Melo's new deal with Jordan Brand touches $60M
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has signed a long-term extension with Nike's Jordan Brand, his agent announced Wednesday, continuing a relationship that was set to end next year. - Read More...
Reggie Miller calls Walsh 'Godfather' of Pacers
Donnie Walsh called the shots, and Reggie Miller made them. In nearly two decades together, Walsh and Miller changed the Indiana Pacers from NBA also-rans to title contenders. Miller retired in 2005, and when Walsh said Monday he'd retire as Pacers CEO at the end of this season, it signaled the end of an era. Though the franchise has been riddled with off-the-court problems and losing in recent years, Miller, a five-time All-Star and revered clutch shooter, prefers to remember the glory days.
Raptors shake up lineup, start Ford, Nesterovic
Raptors point guard T.J. Ford returned to the starting lineup Wednesday for the first time since a Dec. 11 fall at Atlanta that sidelined him for 24 games. - Read More...
LIVE: Big Cactus, surging Suns face Celtics
Riley: Shaq's criticism of former Heat team 'sad'
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat. - Read More...
Riley: Shaq's comments on Heat players 'sad'
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat. Riley responded to O'Neal's criticisms Wednesday with some of his own, saying his former center was wrong to disparage some of his old teammates and trainers in a Boston Globe story. "It's sad that he says those things. We shared so much here, together, for three years, good and bad, 3 1/2 years," Riley said, referring specifically to the Heat's 2006 NBA title. "I just think it's sad that he's got to do that.
West's last-second shot lifts Hornets over Cavs
Bosh, Ford lead Raptors in upset win over Pistons
Chris Bosh scored 21 points and T.J. Ford had 13 points and nine assists in his return to the starting lineup as the Toronto ...
Celtics Defeat Suns for First Time in Six Tries
Kevin Garnett scored 30 points, sinking the final two to an "M-V-P!'' chant echoing through the new Boston Garden, and Paul Pierce had 12 of his 27 in the fourth quarter to lead the Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Williams Scores 23 to Help 76ers Rout Bulls
Lou Williams scored 23 points and Andre Miller had a season-high 18 assists in the Philadelphia 76ers' 121-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Bosh Scores 21 as Raptors Beat Pistons
Chris Bosh scored 21 points and T.J. Ford had 13 points and nine assists in his return to the starting lineup as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 89-82 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
West answers LeBron, sends Hornets by Cavs
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Streaking Sixers ride Williams, Miller past Bulls
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Garnett's 30 points carry Celts in rout Suns
Kevin Garnett scored 30 points, sinking the final two to an "M-V-P!" chant echoing through the new Boston Garden, and Paul Pierce ...
McGrady’s 23 Fuel Rockets’ Victory Over Wolves
Tracy McGrady scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and Luis Scola had 18 points and a career-high 18 rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 97-86 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Harris Leads Nets to Victory Over Pacers
Devin Harris had 22 points and a career-best 15 assists and the New Jersey Nets kept pace with Atlanta for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 124-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Rockets keep pace in West with win vs. Wolves
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Hard-charging Sixers will be hard to stop
The Sixers kept surging Wednesday with a rout of the Bulls. Charley Rosen says Philly is no fluke — it's a team on the rise.
Cold stretch kills Clips' rally, Spurs win 5th in row
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Portland Loses Brandon Roy with Groin Injury
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...
Hobbled Webber retires
Time is up on Chris Webber's basketball career. - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 25
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a complete recap of Tuesday's action. - Read More...
Rockets to Honor Mutombo's Career
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Fran Blinebury writes "the NBA's oldest player said back in training camp that this ? his 17th ? would be his final NBA season. But now, with the Rockets and the NBA planning a halftime tribute during tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he's not so sure. NBA commissioner David Stern and Rockets owner Leslie Alexander will honor the league's second-leading shot-blocker of all time and its foremost humanitarian. The Rockets will present Mutombo with an oil painting that depicts many of the key moments in his career, and Alexander will make a half-milllion dollar donation to the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital and Research Center, the 300-bed hospital named after his late mother that he built in his hometown of Kinshasha, Democratic Republic of Congo. Each fan will be given a commemorative foam finger in honor of his trademark finger wag after a blocked shot.? - Read More...
Wife's bid for protection from Donaghy dropped
A judge dismissed a request for a restraining order filed by former NBA referee Tim Donaghy's estranged wife because she did not attend a scheduled court hearing. Records show Kimberly Donaghy did not appear at a hearing Tuesday after requesting protection against her husband last week. She wrote in her petition that Tim Donaghy threatened to hit her during an argument and abused their four children.
Am I supposed to be mad about LeBron?
Someone spell it out for him, because Jason Whitlock isn't sure why he's supposed to be upset about LeBron's Vogue cover.
Golden State's Chris Webber Announces Retirement
Golden State Warriors forward/center Chris Webber announced his retirement from the NBA this morning at a press conference at ORACLE Arena, closing the final chapter on a 15-year NBA career that included five All-Star appearances. - Read More...
Just can't win
Adande: Webber's career full of promise and pain
How will Chris Webber be remembered? For his failures more than anything else, J.A. Adande writes. - Read More...
Just short
Gasol still not ready to return to beat-up Lakers
The Lakers' injury woes continue. - Read More...
ESPN, 7 ET: Suns-C's
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Conference disparity is no reason to change system
With the West so clearly dominant, is it time for the NBA to change its playoff system? Charley Rosen provides the answer.
Michael Jordan jersey still NBA's best seller
Michael Jordan is still on top as the NBA's leading salesman five years after he retired. Jordan has the best-selling jersey in the history of the NBA Store, the league announced on Wednesday in kicking off plans for its anniversary celebration. Kobe Bryant was second, followed by Allen Iverson. Like Jordan, they also changed uniform numbers or teams, creating more interest in their jerseys. LeBron James was fourth and Shaquille O'Neal rounded out the top five.
Schedule should help Lakers win West
The Lakers have a favorable schedule, which is why Marques Johnson says Kobe and Co. should wrap up the top spot in the West.
Heat, Nets, Hornets, Wizards to play in Europe
"Our third consecutive year of NBA Europe Live is another step in our ongoing effort to bring the excitement of the NBA to our ...
Strep throat keeps Pacers' Murphy out vs. Nets
Indiana forward Troy Murphy missed the Pacers' game with the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night because of strep throat. - Read More...
Suns at Celts (ESPN)
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Garnett, Celtics shut down Suns in second half
Riley says it's sad that O'Neal keeps criticizing Heat
Pat Riley can't understand why Shaquille O'Neal keeps talking about the Miami Heat. Riley responded to O'Neal's criticisms Wednesday ...
Johnson Scores 28 as Hawks Soar Past Bucks
Joe Johnson scored 28 points, Josh Childress added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-96 on Wednesday night to maintain the eighth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference. - Read More...
Hornets Sting Cavaliers on Late Jumper by West
David West's 17-foot jumper, coming on Chris Paul's 20th assist, with less than a second left gave the New Orleans Hornets their fifth straight win, 100-99 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. - Read More...
Gasol to Miss at Least Next Two Games
The Los Angeles Lakers' injury woes continue. Pau Gasol was not at the Lakers' training facility on Wednesday, and coach Phil Jackson said the center will not play Wednesday night against Charlotte and is doubtful for Friday's game against Memphis. Jackson said Gasol, who has missed six games with a moderate left ankle sprain, hasn't had a setback but also "didn't improve between Saturday and today." - Read More...
KG, Pierce leads C's to 20-point rout of Suns
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Bosh, Ford power slumping Raptors past Pistons
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West's last-second jumper pushes Hornets past Cavs
David West's 17-foot jumper, coming on Chris Paul's 20th assist, with less than a second left gave the New Orleans Hornets their ...
Knicks Outlast Heat in Overtime
Jamal Crawford scored 24 points, including the go-ahead jumper with about 2 1/2 minutes left in overtime, and the New York Knicks ended their longest home losing streak in nearly 45 years by beating the Miami Heat 103-96 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Bibby injured; Hawks win to remain eighth in East
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Harris, Nets pour it on Pacers from several angles
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Duncan Leads Spurs to Fifth Straight Victory
Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...