NBA News for 4/10/2008
Stoudemire Helps Suns Shut Down Spurs
Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and five other Phoenix players scored in double digits in the Suns' 96-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. - Read More...
NBA Division Reports: The End Is Near
Well, first off, the Southwest Division Report is not present because I decided to give Chip the week off. Actually, he needed it and he asked. I acquiesced.... - Read More...
High Fives: McAdoo, star in Braves era, is top Clipper
Bob McAdoo heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Clippers franchise, including the Los Angeles, San Diego ...
With Close Playoff Races and Good Story Lines, NBA Looking Strong
David Stern has all kinds of data showing NBA attendance is up, TV ratings are up and merchandise sales are up. Good news, obviously, but not the evidence he'd cite first when calling this a good year. - Read More...
Around the Association Regular-Season Review: 76ers Spirit
Chris Bernucca breaks down the run by Philadelphia that carried the Sixers from well below .500 all the way to the playoffs. - Read More...
Broadcaster of the Week: Bob Salmi, Philadelphia 76ers
Sixers broadcaster Bob Salmi give's an X's and O's perspective on Philadelphia's success this season. Suns broadcaster Al McCoy offers five reasons why Shaq is going to make a difference for the Suns in the playoffs. - Read More...
Lasme, Sene Named D-League Defensive Players of the Year
Forward Stephane Lasme, who earned the D-League's 19th GATORADE Call-Up of the year to the Miami Heat from the Los Angeles D-Fenders, and Mouhamed Sene, the Seattle SuperSonics center who played with the Idaho Stampede while on assignment, have been selected as the NBA Development League's Co-Defensive Players of the Year by a vote of the League's head coaches. - Read More...
E-mails: Sonics owners eyed move
E-mails obtained by Seattle city officials suggest owners of the Seattle SuperSonics were privately talking about moving the team to Oklahoma City last April. - Read More...
NBA Tip-Off: Nuggets/Warriors
Tonight's game in Golden State may decide the No. 8 seed in the West. See who Marques Johnson thinks will win.
McGrady says he'll play Friday with sore shoulder
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. - Read More...
McGrady says he'll play against Suns
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. But team officials said Rockets forward Shane Battier was questionable for the game with a bruised left foot and ankle. Battier played 18 minutes on Wednesday, then sat out most of the second half as the Rockets pulled away for a 103-80 victory. Houston is 53-25, one-half game ahead of Phoenix in the tight Western Conference standings.
Bynum still not cleared to practice with Lakers
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced Thursday. "This should not be seen as a setback in any way," said Dr. David Altcheck, who examined Bynum on Wednesday. "Andrew will continue his therapy program and workouts with the Lakers' training staff and will continue to be monitored until he can return to playing status." Bynum has been out since Jan.
LIVE: Nuggets, Warriors vying for No. 8 seed
Source: LSU's Randolph signs with agent
LSU freshman forward Anthony Randolph has signed with agent Arn Tellem and the Wasserman Media Group, FOXSports.com has learned.
Sonics appear set to blast from Seattle
This Sunday night's tip-off against the Dallas Mavericks could mark the last NBA game played by the SuperSonics in the Emerald ...
NBA Tip-Off: Hornets/Lakers
The top two teams in the West. Two of the leading MVP candidates. Marques Johnson says Friday's game in L.A. is a big one.
West race heats up as teams vie for postseason
Pro basketball's relative competitive balance suggests that the playoff seedings for the upcoming postseason are not as critical, ...
Iverson, Nuggets Win Playoff Showdown Over Warriors
Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 114-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. - Read More...
Iverson, Smith put Nuggets in charge of 8th place
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. - Read More...
Dirk's 3 beats Jazz, clinches playoffs for Mavs
Nowitzki's three-pointer seals Dallas' win and playoff spot
Dirk Nowitzki swished a three-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over ...
Hornets Rout Wolves, Set Franchise Record for Wins
Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night. - Read More...
Shaq starting to fit in nicely in Phoenix
As the Suns showed in pounding the Spurs, they've managed to integrate Shaq into their system. Charley Rosen stands corrected.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 9
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, including the Suns' superb defensive effort in a win over the Spurs. - Read More...
BYU's Plaisted to enter NBA draft, won't hire agent
BYU junior forward Trent Plaisted will declare for the NBA draft but won't hire an agent, Cougars coach Dave Rose said Thursday. - Read More...
What a turnaround for Dirk, Mavs
Suddenly Dirk's a tough guy. J-Kidd has found the net. And the Mavs have the look of a spoiler. Mike Kahn can't believe the turnaround.
Blake Ahearn Named D-League Rookie of the Year
Guard Blake Ahearn, who earned the season's 20th GATORADE Call-Up to the Miami Heat on March 21, following a standout season with the Dakota Wizards, has been selected by the league's head coaches as the NBA Development League's 2007-08 Rookie of the Year. - Read More...
Hollinger: All-Defense teams
John Hollinger breaks down his picks for All-Defense teams. - Read More...
Heat Sign Lasme for Remainder of Season
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed forward Stephane Lasme for the remainder of the season. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. - Read More...
McGrady Says He'll Play Against Suns; Battier Questionable
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. - Read More...
Lakers' Bynum sees specialist, still can't practice
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced Thursday. - Read More...
Summit showing turned unknown Nowitzki into an all-star
Dirk Nowitzki's expectations were modest for the Nike Hoop Summit in San Antonio a decade ago attract the attention of a few ...
After seeing specialist, Bynum not cleared to return to Lakers
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced ...
LIVE: Jazz, Mavs in matchup of hot West teams
E-mails appear to contradict Sonics owners' claims
E-mail messages between SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett and team co-owners appear to show Bennett misled NBA commissioner David Stern on the group's intentions to move the team to Oklahoma City before all avenues for a new arena in Seattle were closed. The messages have become part of the team's dispute with the city of Seattle over the two years remaining on its KeyArena lease. Bennett is trying to buy out the lease so he can move the Sonics to his hometown for the 2008-09 season.
Bryant, Paul make their cases for MVP in tough West
If only for his impressive body of work, Los Angeles Lakers slashing guard extraordinaire Kobe Bryant appears quite deserving ...
Nuggets whip Warriors, control playoff destiny
Serving Trey: Dirk's Game-Winner Sinks Jazz, Sends Mavs to Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, giving the Mavericks a 97-94 win over the Jazz on Thursday that also clinched a playoff berth. - Read More...
After Visit to Knee Specialist, Bynum Not Cleared for Lakers Practice
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum saw a knee specialist in New York and still hasn't been cleared to practice, the team announced Thursday. - Read More...
Dirk's 3-pointer jolts Jazz, helps Mavs into playoffs
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Nuggets take control of final playoff spot
Allen Iverson scored 33 points, J.R. Smith added 24 off the bench and the Denver Nuggets took control of the race for the final ...