NBA News for 4/11/2008
Walton, Lakers waltz past Clippers, sweep series
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Lakers down short-handed Clippers
Plagued Clips Handed Fourth Double-Digit Drubbing as Lakers Sweep
The Lakers beat the shorthanded Clippers 106-78 Thursday night for their fifth win in six games. - Read More...
Hornets-Lakers Matchup May Influence Who Wins MVP
In the NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, John Reid writes "Hornets point guard Chris Paul has one final chance to convince MVP voters he is the better pick than Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Kevin Garnett. Tonight, New Orleans plays the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center, and although Paul and Bryant are unlikely to be guarding each other, they will get most of the attention because both are considered the MVP front-runners. With only four games remaining in the regular season, the Hornets are trying to enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed.? - Read More...
Arenas Has Rejuvenated Wizards
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "Gilbert Arenas hasn't spoken to reporters since he made his ballyhooed return last week, but his game thus far is saying that the flashy player who popularized "Hibachi!" is being replaced by a giddy reserve not looking to do much more than fit in. In his first three games, he is averaging 14.3 points and 4.3 assists on 42.4 percent shooting in just less than 22 minutes. But Arenas Light might be all that the Wizards need for the final four games of the regular season and the playoffs.? - Read More...
Around the Association Regular-Season Review: Yao vs. Yi
Josh Cohen takes a look back at the meetings between Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian this season and the wide-ranging influence of those games. - Read More...
Still anyone's game out West
Are the Warriors out and the Nuggets in? It may look that way, but Mike Kahn expects it to come down to the last day of the season.
Spurs Bring Back DerMarr Johnson
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard/forward DerMarr Johnson. Per team policy terms of the deal were not disclosed. - Read More...
Judge sides with Jordan in paternity case
A woman must abide by a previous restraining order to avoid contact with former NBA star Michael Jordan and stop using litigation regarding the order to claim he fathered her child. Crawford County Judge Gordon Miller issued the ruling Thursday in response to motions filed this month by Lisa Miceli, 35, of Meadville, Pa., who was acting as her own attorney. "This is not a paternity suit nor a (child) support action," Miller said in an eight-page opinion.
Drug possession case against Stoudamire dismissed
A long-running marijuana possession case against NBA player Damon Stoudamire has been dismissed. Stoudamire's lawyer said Friday ...
Bulls shut down Gooden (ab strain) for rest of year
Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. - Read More...
LeBron scores 24 first-quarter points against Bulls
LeBron James made all 10 of his shots and scored 24 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a 33-25 lead over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron scores 28 in first half vs. Bulls
Bulls beat Cavs despite LeBron's 10-of-10 start
Surging Pacers beat Sixers, stay in playoff hunt
Gomes' Late Free Throws Lift Timberwolves Over Magic
Ryan Gomes made a pair of free throws with 2.9 seconds remaining to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a 102-101 victory over the playoff-bound Orlando Magic on Friday night. - Read More...
Granger Leads Pacers Past 76ers for Fourth Straight Win
Danny Granger had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with an 85-76 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. - Read More...
Raptors Eliminate Nets from Playoff Contention with 113-85 Win
Carlos Delfino scored 24 points, Chris Bosh had 21 and the Toronto Raptors eliminated the New Jersey Nets from playoff contention with a 113-85 victory Friday night. - Read More...
Sweep of Knicks leaves Hawks in charge of No. 8
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Magic go cold in 4th quarter, miss out on 50th win
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Rockets rout Suns in battle of West contenders
Johnson scores 34 as Hawks trim magic number to two
Joe Johnson kept the Atlanta Hawks in control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, scoring 34 points ...
Maxiell’s Career-High 28 Help Pistons Crush Wizards
Jason Maxiell scored a career-high 28 points and Chauncey Billups added 13 as the Detroit Pistons ended a short slump with a 102-74 rout of the Washington Wizards on Friday night. - Read More...
McGrady, Rockets Eclipse Suns
Tracy McGrady had 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists and Luis Scola added 19 points as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 101-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. - Read More...
Warrick, Lowry Help Grizzlies Cool Off Heat
Hakim Warrick and Kyle Lowry each scored 17 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat Miami 96-91 Friday night to ensure that the Heat will finish with the league's worst record. - Read More...
Spurs coast, but Ginobili sits out with groin injury
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Are Nuggets capable of a first-round upset?
The Nuggets are probably playoff-bound after beating the Warriors. Charley Rosen examines their chances once they arrive.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 10
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T-Mac Will Try to Deal With Shoulder Pain
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes "with the Rockets' playoff spot freshly clinched and the visitor's locker room at the Staples Center filled with satisfaction suitable for the occasion, Tracy McGrady leaned back and laughed. The time, he knew, would soon come when the source of that night's comedy would no longer amuse him so. But he and the Rockets had enough regular-season games remaining to work out the kinks from his sore left shoulder and ailing shooting touch, so McGrady took a moment to mock himself.? - Read More...
Ex-NBA ref Donaghy's sentencing delayed again
The sentencing of ex-NBA refereee Tim Donaghy has been postponed until May 30. - Read More...
Sources: Hammond grabs Bucks' offer to be GM
Various teams have tried in recent years, but it's the Milwaukee Bucks who have managed to lure John Hammond away from the Detroit Pistons to be their new general manager, according to NBA front-office sources. - Read More...
Billy Thomas Receives Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award
Colorado 14ers guard Billy Thomas has been named the recipient of the 2007-08 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, as voted by the NBA Development League head coaches. The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court. Thomas, who earned in 2002-03, prior to it bearing Collier's name, will be honored by the league at the 14ers final home game tonight. - Read More...
NBA season's most dubious distinctions
From Greg Oden's pick-up games to Donnie Walsh's move to Kobe's GM skills, Randy Hill mocks the NBA's dubious achievements.
Spurs' Stoudamire has marijuana case dismissed
A long-running marijuana possession case against NBA player Damon Stoudamire has been dismissed. - Read More...
Stoudamire's marijuana case dismissed
A long-running marijuana possession case against NBA player Damon Stoudamire has been dismissed. Stoudamire's Tucson lawyer said Friday all charges have been dismissed with prejudice and cannot be refiled. The misdemeanor possession case took more than 4 1/2 years to conclude, including two appeals to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Kobe or CP3 for MVP? LeBron Pleads His Case
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James making strong case in tight MVP race. He's on a short list of front-running MVP candidates along with Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul and Kevin Garnett. James, though, seems to be regarded by most media voters as no higher than the third choice. Bryant and Paul have led their teams to better records and are locked in a Obama-Clinton-like race to the wire. - Read More...
LIVE: LeBron scores 24 in 1st quarter vs. Bulls
A Dream forever: Olajuwon monument revealed
The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. - Read More...
Bucks confirm hire of Pistons VP Hammond as GM
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Detroit Pistons vice president John Hammond as their new general manager. - Read More...
LIVE: Suns, Rockets in pivotal Western clash
Milwaukee hires Detroit VP Hammond as new GM
The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Detroit Pistons vice president John Hammond as their new general manager.
Johnson's 34 Help Hawks Escape New York with First Sweep of Knicks
Joe Johnson kept the Hawks in control of the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, scoring 34 points Friday in a 116-104 victory over the Knicks. - Read More...
Bucks Name John Hammond General Manager
John Hammond has been named General Manager of the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced tonight. Hammond brings over 29 years of basketball coaching and administrative experience to the Bucks and spent the past seven seasons in the Detroit Pistons organization as the Vice President of Basketball Operations. - Read More...
Bulls' Gooden Done for the Season
Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. - Read More...
Nets lose, will miss playoffs for first time since '01
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LIVE: Can Lakers whittle Hornets' lead in West?
Hawks close in on playoffs with sweep of Knicks
Pacers stay in playoff race behind Granger's 30 points
Danny Granger had 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers kept their slim Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive with ...
Cavaliers Come Up Short in Chicago
While James tied his team record by scoring 24 of his 34 points in the first quarter, Luol Deng finished with 21 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 100-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. - Read More...
League-Leading Celtics Cruise Past Bucks
Rajon Rondo had 16 points and 10 assists, then joined the rest of the Boston starters on the bench for the fourth quarter on Friday night as the Celtics coasted to a 102-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. - Read More...
Billups, Pistons show old form in win over Wizards
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Rockets roll as Suns waste 37-point night from Stoudemire
Tracy McGrady had 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and Luis Scola added 19 points as the Houston Rockets cruised to ...