NBA News for 4/14/2008
Nuggets Thrash Rockets to Inch Closer to Playoffs
Allen Iverson scored 33 points and Smith sparked the Nuggets out of their early doldrums with a 23-point performance in Denver's 111-94 rout of the Houston Rockets. - Read More...
Nuggets win again, on cusp of clinching berth
Sonics beat Mavs; last game in Seattle?
LeBron Hopes for More Than Just Scoring Title
In the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, Brian Windhorst writes "in a few days, LeBron James will probably become the first Cavaliers player in history to win the NBA scoring title. Since scoring is the most resonant basketball statistic, James' win in that category probably will be celebrated in many corners. When he retires, it will be listed among his career accomplishments. Taken with some perspective, however, his averaging so many points actually might be a failure.? - Read More...
Celts, Hornets turned good; Heat, Kidd struggled
The Celts made the biggest turnaround in NBA history, but they weren't the only flip-flopper. Randy Hill ranks the best and worst.
Roundtable: Who is the league's Most Valuable Player?
Our experts fill out their MVP ballots. See whom they voted for. - Read More...
Kansas State frosh Beasley decides to enter NBA
Michael Beasley reportedly is expected to leave Kansas State after one season and enter the NBA draft. - Read More...
Lakers' defense stops Spurs in second half
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Stern defends Bennett over controversial emails
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner David Stern says he is convinced Bennett made a good-faith effort to keep the team in Seattle. Bennett and ownership partners Aubrey McClendon and Tom Ward exchanged e-mails in April 2007 in which they discussed whether there was any way to avoid further "lame duck" seasons in Seattle before the team could be relocated.
Stern stands behind Sonics owner despite e-mail flap
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to ...
Nuggets' Anthony arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, hours after his worst ...
Beasley leaving K-State for NBA after one season
Michael Beasley is headed to the NBA. Kansas State's All-American freshman announced Monday that he will skip his final three ...
Wizards' Butler remains sidelined, out vs. Pacers
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Celts' Big Three takes night off, sits out vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics gave their Big Three a night off Monday, with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all sitting out against the New York Knicks. - Read More...
Knicks Give Away Free Food, Drinks at Finale
The New York Knicks rewarded fans who stuck it out until the end of a miserable season with a feast. - Read More...
Cavs clinch No. 4 seed with controversial FTs
Celtics Handle Knicks With Big Three on Bench
With his three All-Star teammates resting, Rajon Rondo had 23 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Boston Celtics to a 99-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night in what may have been Isiah Thomas' final home game as Knicks coach. - Read More...
Wizards' Subs Beat Pacers, Eliminate Indiana from Playoff Race
The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. - Read More...
LIVE: Warriors trying to stay in playoff picture
Scorer's table: Raves for Durant in rookie race
In the Seattle SuperSonics' last home game of the season Sunday night, fans in section 127 of KeyArena held up a sign that read, ...
Deng, Gordon Power Bulls' Explosion Against Bucks
Luol Deng scored 32 points on 15-of-20 shooting and Ben Gordon added 29 points as the Chicago Bulls fell just short of a franchise record for points and shooting percentage with a 151-135 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. - Read More...
Cavs clinch No. 4 seed despite controversial call
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Jazz stomp Rockets in potential playoff preview
Pacers eliminated from playoff race with loss to Wizards
After the Washington Wizards' backups eliminated the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, the public address announcer ...
Raptors grab East's sixth seed in win over Heat
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Suns snuff out Warriors; Nuggets in playoffs
Spoiler Sonics Rally from Six Down to Hand Mavs Second Straight Loss
The Sonics rallied from a six-point deficit in the final three minutes to beat the Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. - Read More...
Supposed Sonics farewell turns into love-fest
For one, perhaps final, night, optimism trumped doom in Seattle. If this really was the last time the SuperSonics played in this city, nobody convinced the more than 15,000 fans who showed up to watch their beloved team rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-95 on Sunday night. They chanted "Save our Sonics!" and had a far less gracious chant for Sonics owner Clay Bennett.
Dirk Does Not Want to Sit to Rest Ankle
In the DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Eddie Sefko writes "Dirk Nowitzki silver-plattered a sponsorship when he talked about the left ankle soreness he will have to live with throughout the playoffs, as well as in the final days of the regular season. Nowitzki and coach Avery Johnson have decided together that there is no need for Nowitzki to sit out the final game or two of the regular season. He was in his usual spot in the starting lineup Sunday against Seattle, less than 24 hours after playing 40 minutes against Portland.? - Read More...
T-Mobile Around the Association Season in Review: Trading Season
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a review of the NBA's trading season. - Read More...
Blasts from the past pay tribute to Seattle
These last few games in Seattle haven't just shown angry fans. Mike Kahn says some allies from the past have been on display.
Nuggets' Anthony arrested on suspicion of DUI
Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. - Read More...
Stern stands behind Sonics owner despite e-mails
Despite the release of e-mails that SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett exchanged last year with partners about moving the team to Oklahoma City, NBA commissioner David Stern says he is convinced Bennett made a good-faith effort to keep the team in Seattle. - Read More...
Carmelo arrested on suspicion of DUI
NBA star Carmelo Anthony has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police say the Denver Nuggets forward was arrested early Monday on Interstate 25. He was pulled over for weaving and failing to dim his lights. Detective Sharon Hahn says Anthony failed a series of sobriety tests. He was ticketed and released at the scene, but Hahn does not know how he got home. Anthony is due in court on May 14. The Nuggets said they are aware of the situation but declined comment.
Nuggets' Anthony arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Police say the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence. Detective ...
Garnett, Iverson Named Players of the Week
The Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett and the Denver Nuggets' Allen Iverson today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, April 7, through Sunday, April 13. - Read More...
Final Power Rankings Are No Surprise: The Celtics Are the Best
With three days left in the season, we present the final edition of NBA.com's Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Washington's Arenas and Butler Miss Monday's Game
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster missed Monday's night must-win game against the Washington Wizards, who played without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. - Read More...
Celtics' Big Three not needed in win over Knicks
The Boston Celtics gave their Big Three a night off Monday, with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all sitting out against ...
Trail Blazers Waive Miles
Pursuant to NBA procedures with regard to career-ending injuries, the Portland Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Darius Miles, General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced Monday. - Read More...
Celtics’ Big Three Sit Out Against Knicks
The Boston Celtics gave their Big Three a night off Monday, with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen all sitting out against the New York Knicks. - Read More...
Wizards end Pacers' playoff hopes; Hawks in
Brown's Free Throws Lift Cavs to 91-90 Win Over 76ers
Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds left after Philadelphia was brought back from the locker room and the game seemingly over to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 91-90 win over the 76ers on Monday night. - Read More...
Raptors Lock Up No. 6 Seed with First-Ever Season Sweep of Heat
The Raptors lead from start to finish Monday night in Toronto, defeating the Heat 91-75. - Read More...
Beasley leaving K-State after 1 season
Michael Beasley is headed to the NBA. Kansas State's All-American freshman announced Monday that he will skip his final three seasons to enter the June 26 NBA draft, where he could be the No. 1 overall pick. Beasley, the Big 12 player of the year, had the second-most rebounds and third-most points of any freshman in NCAA history, leading Kansas State to its first NCAA tournament victory in 20 years. The agile 6-foot-10 power forward averaged 26.2 points per game and a nation-leading 12.
Hawks end NBA's longest playoff drought
For the first time since 1999, the Atlanta Hawks are headed to the NBA playoffs. The Hawks clinched the eighth spot in the Eastern ...
Pacers' loss to Wizards puts end to playoff hopes
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Blazers want waivers on Miles to save cap space
The Blazers are requesting waivers on injured forward Darius Miles. - Read More...
Replays send Sixers back on court in loss to Cavs
The 76ers saw Devin Brown's shot fall short, heard the buzzer and darted toward the locker room for an apparent victory celebration.
With victory, Jazz clinch tiebreaker with Rockets
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Knicks lose in Thomas' possible last game at MSG
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Jazz pull even with Rockets in West with victory
Carlos Boozer scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Utah beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling the Jazz even with ...