NBA News for 3/27/2008
Wizards Leave Sonics Spellbound
Reserve Roger Mason pumped in five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter in leading the Washington Wizards to a 104-99 victory over the Seattle Supersonics on Wednesday night. - Read More...
NBA Division Reports - 3.26.08
It was a bad week for some NBA teams, but it was particularly bad for the Dallas Mavericks as they lost their superstar player, Dirk Nowitzki. Obviously losing Dirk... - Read More...
Kobe ejected in fourth quarter as Lakers fall to Bobcats
Jason Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday ...
Martin's 36 Carry Kings Over Grizzlies in OT
Kevin Martin scored 36 points and made two free throws in the closing seconds of overtime Wednesday night to give the Sacramento Kings a 107-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. - Read More...
Select NBA Teams to Play Preseason in Europe
The Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards will play preseason games in Barcelona, Berlin, London and Paris in October as part of NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS?, the National Basketball Association and EA SPORTS announced today. - Read More...
Select NBA Teams to Play Preseason in Europe
The Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards will play preseason games in Barcelona, Berlin, London and Paris in October as part of NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS?, the National Basketball Association and EA SPORTS announced today. - Read More...
Report: Thorn says Frank's job as Nets coach safe
Although they are currently on the outside of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Nets reportedly have no plans to fire coach Lawrence Frank if the team doesn't qualify for the postseason. - Read More...
Upperclassmen To Watch During The Sweet 16
Yesterday, I did a radio interview talking about the NCAA Sweet 16 and the Association and was accused of plagiarizing Bill Plaschke of the L.A. Times. However, considering the... - Read More...
Mutombo Is a True International Treasure
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Richard Justice writes "if you're really lucky, you get to meet a Dikembe Mutombo maybe once or twice in your life. He's a man of faith and charity, a man of humility and dignity. He understands that God blessed him with certain gifts and that with those gifts come responsibilities and opportunities. His smile lights up every room he enters. He laughs a lot and makes others laugh, too. Indeed, it's that booming laugh and raspy voice and huge smile that have made teammates laugh for all 17 of Mutombo's NBA seasons. Or maybe it's the way he still bounces down the hall on his way to the locker room, how he seems to look for the good in everyone and every day." - Read More...
Most improved players
Not everyone enters the NBA like LeBron. Some players have to work at their game. Mike Kahn lists this year's most improved.
Blazers' Roy out next four games with groin injury
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next four games because of a groin injury. - Read More...
Roy out 4 games with groin injury
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next four games because of a groin injury. Roy, an All-Star reserve, was injured in Tuesday night's 102-82 victory at home over the Washington Wizards. He did not travel with the Blazers for Thursday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. The team said Roy would be re-evaluated after the four games. The second-year guard averages a team-high 19.3 points and 5.8 assists.
Portland's Brandon Roy Out Four Games With Groin Injury
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next four games because of a groin injury. - Read More...
Anthony's 32 points lead Nuggets past Mavs
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and sparked the decisive run in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 118-105 win over the ...
Raptors Sign Linton Johnson, Waive Darrick Martin
The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed forward Linton Johnson to a 10-day contract and waived guard Darrick Martin. - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- Too Many Deserving Teams (on both ends)
The NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas are top-heavy ... and bottom-heavy. John Schuhmann answers mail from fans thinking their team is too low ... or too high. - Read More...
Celts' Rondo sits out practice with sore hamstring
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo watched practice from a stationary bike Thursday as he nursed a sore right hamstring. - Read More...
Mavs 3D HD: Tech Talk With Glen Dickson, Broadcasting & Cable
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Melo, AI lead Denver past Dirk-less Mavericks
Pistons seal Central with easy defeat of Heat
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Melo, A.I. lead Denver past Dirk-less Mavericks
Versatile Posey carves out role with Celtics
Everyone knows what Kevin Garnett means to the Boston Celtics: consistent productivity, defensive presence and spirited leadership.
Kobe tossed, Cats roll
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Kobe tossed as Lakers lose to visiting Bobcats
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: March 26
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Richardson Leads Bobcats Past Lakers
Jason Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 108-95 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Report: Dolan still prefers to keep Isiah as coach
Donnie Walsh's expected arrival at Madison Square Garden might not guarantee Isiah Thomas' exit as Knicks coach. - Read More...
Jordan Jersey Still NBA's Best Seller
On SI.COM, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports "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 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. The remainder of the list included: Tracy McGrady, Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Tim Duncan." - Read More...
Draft Watch: Who's helped their stock in tourney?
Chad Ford takes a look at NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament. Who has helped or hurt his draft stock? - Read More...
Wolves Find Second-Round Gold in Craig Smith
Earlier this week, we spoke to assistant general manager Rob Babcock about how eager the Wolves were to take Craig Smith with the 36th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, after seeing him several times in person since his freshman year at Boston College. As it turns out, Smith did not even expect to be drafted in the first place, but he's certainly proven to be a second-round steal. - Read More...
Was cover a controversy? See what our users think
Jason Whitlock's column about the LeBron-Gisele Vogue cover got you thinking. And talking. Here's what some of you had to say.
Nene returns from cancer surgery, plays vs. Mavs
Nuggets forward Nene is planning to returning to action Thursday, more than two months after having surgery for testicular cancer. - Read More...
Nowitzki injury could rejuvenate Mavs
How can the Mavs possibly benefit from Dirk Nowitzki's absence? Marques Johnson says it could jump start Jason Kidd.
Nene set to return from cancer surgery
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. He planned to play about 5 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Nene participated in a full scrimmage Wednesday and in the team's shootaround Thursday. Before that, he had been limited to shooting, light running and 1-on-1 drills. Nene underwent a single dose of chemotherapy last month. He averaged 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds before his illness.
Denver's Nene Set to Return Months After Cancer Surgery
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. - Read More...
Blazers' Roy to miss four games with groin injury
Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss the next four games because of a groin injury. Roy, an All-Star reserve, was injured ...
Stern keeping close tabs on European opportunities
More fans, more NBA-style arenas and, of course, more money. Those are the keys to putting an expansion team in Europe, possibly ...
Within 10 years, Stern envisions NBA in Europe
More fans, more NBA-style arenas and, of course, more money. Those are the keys to putting an expansion team in Europe, possibly within the next 10 years, according to NBA commissioner David Stern. - Read More...
LIVE: Can Mavs handle Nuggets without Dirk?
Sonics' Wilcox out for year with dislocated finger
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated finger on his right hand. - Read More...
Pistons hold Heat to 24 second-half points in win
Melo keys Nuggets' run in win vs. Mavericks
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Nene returns from cancer surgery
Denver Nuggets forward Nene is returning to the court, 2 1/2 months after surgery to remove a malignant testicular tumor. He planned to play about 5 minutes against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Nene participated in a full scrimmage Wednesday and in the team's shootaround Thursday. Before that, he had been limited to shooting, light running and 1-on-1 drills. Nene underwent a single dose of chemotherapy last month. He averaged 6.4 points and 6.4 rebounds before his illness.