NBA News for 4/2/2008
'Melo Lifts Nuggets Past Suns
Carmelo Anthony grabbed two key rebounds and sank two free throws in the final 27 seconds, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 126-120 Tuesday night. - Read More...
Redd Scores 36 as Bucks Beat Knicks
Bobby Simmons scored a season-high 24 points and Michael Redd added 36 in the Milwaukee Bucks' 119-115 overtime win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. - Read More...
Celtics Knock Off Bulls to Stay Six Ahead of Detroit
Ray Allen scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics moved a step closer to the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 106-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Loss to Kings hurts Rockets' shot at division crown
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Artest, Kings, shock Rockets
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 1
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NBA Great Wilt Chamberlain May Get Postage Stamp
Wilt Chamberlain's next enduring stamp on basketball might come on the upper right corner of an envelope instead of a 100-point game. Wilt the Stilt could become Wilt the Stamp if a grass roots effort to get the Hall of Famer and the only NBA player to score 100 points in a game on a commemorative U.S postage stamp is approved by postal officials. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas cleared to play, but will sit tonight
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels were back on the court Wednesday for the Washington Wizards after missing the final game of the West Coast road trip, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. - Read More...
Teammate: Stone collapsed in locker room
American basketball player Marvin Stone, who died after halftime of a game in Saudi Arabia, collapsed in the locker room while the coach was talking to the team, a teammate said. - Read More...
Knicks Name Donnie Walsh President, Basketball Operations
James L. Dolan, chairman of Madison Square Garden and president and chief executive officer of Cablevision Systems Corporation, today announced that Donnie Walsh has been named president, basketball operations of the New York Knickerbockers, in charge of all basketball operations. Both Mr. Walsh and Steve Mills, president and chief operating officer of MSG Sports, will report directly to Mr. Dolan. - Read More...
Cavs' Gibson expected to play, Wallace likely out
The Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game. - Read More...
Dirk Nowitzki Sore; Not Expected to Play vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are planning to be without injured Dirk Nowitzki for Wednesday night's pivotal game against Golden State, even after the reigning MVP went through the morning shootaround. - Read More...
Nowitzki returns to lineup
The Mavericks planned to be without injured Dirk Nowitzki for Wednesday night's pivotal game against Golden State, even after the reigning MVP went through the morning shootaround. - Read More...
Cavaliers G Gibson expected to play; Wallace likely out
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game. Coach Mike Brown said after Wednesday's shootaround that Gibson has recovered after being forced out of Sunday's win over Philadelphia with recurring pain in his left ankle. It's the same ankle that caused Gibson to miss 18 games earlier this season. Brown said he's being cautious with Wallace, who has been cleared to return from back spasms.
Bobcats' Vincent makes case: 'Give me a break'
Part-owner Michael Jordan remains silent about Sam Vincent's future with the Charlotte Bobcats. Meanwhile, the first-year coach ...
Wizards' Butler, Daniels are ready; Arenas still out
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels took part in the Washington Wizards' morning shootaround and were expected to start Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. Butler (strained left hamstring) and Daniels (sprained left wrist) missed Monday's 129-87 loss at Utah. Both were hurt the previous night in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, although Daniels' wrist has been bothering him for weeks.
The Court Reporters: Confidence in Philly
The Sixers have been a solid defensive team all season, but with better chemistry and more confidence in their young role players, they have become pretty good on the other end of the floor as well. John Schuhmann breaks down the numbers inside the Sixers offensive improvement. - Read More...
Wizards' Arenas makes surprise return to action
All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards, playing his first game since having knee surgery in November. Showing a flare for the dramatic, Arenas waited until the 5:30 mark of the first quarter of the Wizards' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night to emerge from the locker room in uniform. He entered the game 9 seconds later to a big ovation and scored on a reverse layup with 4:49 left in the first. It was his first points since Nov.
Davidson star returns favor, watches LeBron, Cavs
The bus carrying LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled into the arena at the same time Stephen Curry and his father arrived Wednesday night. And despite all of King James' magazine covers, the commercials and NBA accomplishments, the baby-faced Davidson star was getting all the attention.
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Bucks' Yi Leaves Game vs. Wizards with Sprained Knee
Milwaukee Bucks forward Yi Jianlian sprained his left knee Wednesday night in the first half against the Washington Wizards.Yi was scoreless in the game, going 0-for-1 from the field in six minutes, when he left with 8:47 to play in the second quarter. - Read More...
Arenas returns, but Bucks beat Wiz at buzzer
Cavaliers Get Rare Road Win Against Bobcats
LeBron James scored 29 points before fouling out, but the Cavaliers made several big plays down the stretch and held off the Bobcats 118-114 on Wednesday to snap a six-game road skid. - Read More...
Celtics Cruise Past Pacers for 60th Victory
Kevin Garnett had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics tied the NBA record for the best single-season turnaround with a 92-77 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Arenas back on stage but Bucks steal show
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LeBron fouls out, Cavs end skid
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On The Mark: Donnie Knickerbocker
Donnie Walsh is the right man to rebuild the Knicks, Mark Kriegel says. But first he has to tear them down, starting with Isiah.
LIVE: Dirk back for Mavs in game with Warriors
Hawks rally past Raptors for huge overtime win
Eight Grizzlies Score Double Figures in Win Over Knicks
Javaris Crittenton scored 23 points, Rudy Gay added 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies had their best offensive performance this season in a 130-114 victory Wednesday night over the New York Knicks. - Read More...
Sessions stuns Arenas, Wiz
Hear from Milwaukee's Ramon Sessions after he nailed a game-winner at the buzzer against Washington, spoiling Gilbert Arenas' return to the court.
Brand makes debut
Bibby's three-pointer spurs Hawks to fifth straight victory
Mike Bibby hit a tying three-pointer in regulation, Josh Smith made two in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors ...
Brand back, hits key baskets in win over Sonics
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Nowitzki's return boosts Mavs over Warriors
Dirk Nowitzki unexpectedly returned to the starting lineup and scored 18 points after missing four games with a high ankle sprain, ...
Kings Deal Blow to Rockets Division Chances
Ron Artest scored 30 points, Kevin Martin added 27 and the Sacramento Kings dealt a blow to Houston's chances of winning the Southwest Division with a 99-98 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Spurs Pick Up Eighth Consecutive Win With 116-92 Drubbing of Warriors
Tony Parker scored 26 points to lead the Spurs to a 116-92 victory over the Warriors on Tuesday for their eighth straight win. - Read More...
Knicks ready to announce Walsh as president
The New York Knicks will turn their basketball operations over to Donnie Walsh on Wednesday. - Read More...
Nuggets, Suns entertain, but defense an afterthought
The Nuggets outgunned the Suns Tuesday, but Charley Rosen says neither team has the defense to make any sort of title run.
Report: Knicks to Announce Hiring of Walsh Today
The New York Knicks will turn their basketball operations over to Donnie Walsh on Wednesday. - Read More...
Lakers' Gasol returns, in starting lineup vs. Blazers
The sprained left ankle is not 100 percent healed, but Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, who missed nine games because of the injury, is expected to be on the court Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. - Read More...
Deal gives Walsh last say in overhaul of Knicks
Donnie Walsh is taking over the New York Knicks, and he's doing it on his terms. - Read More...
Report: Artest says he's unlikely to opt out of deal
Ron Artest says it's likely he'll remain with the Sacramento Kings next season rather than opt out of his contract. - Read More...
Garnett's defense is the best
He's in the running for several awards, but there's one in particular that Mike Kahn is ready to present the Celtics' Kevin Garnett.
Vincent wants another season as Bobcats coach
Sam Vincent believes he deserves to return as coach of the Bobcats next season, noting the progress the team made despite not reaching the playoffs. - Read More...
Walsh hired as Knicks' prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.
Gibson Expected to Play; Wallace Likely Out for Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers will have guard Daniel Gibson available against Charlotte, but forward Ben Wallace will likely miss his second straight game. - Read More...
Dirk likely to miss showdown vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are planning to be without injured Dirk Nowitzki for Wednesday night's pivotal game against Golden State, even after the reigning MVP went through the morning shootaround. "Right now, we're just going to play without him, and if something changes, we'll go from there," Dallas coach Avery Johnson said. Nowitzki sprained his left ankle and knee March 23. He went through a workout Tuesday, then took part in the shootaround in hopes that he could play against the Warriors.
Sore Nowitzki starts for Mavs against Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are planning to be without injured Dirk Nowitzki for Wednesday night's pivotal game against Golden State, ...
Mark it down, Walsh will fix the Knicks
It's not certain what Donnie Walsh will do with Isiah Thomas, but Mike Kahn is sure of this: He'll make the Knicks relevant again.
Lakers' Gasol Likely to Play Tonight Against Blazers
ESPN.com reports, "Gasol, who missed nine games because of the injury, is expected to be on the court Wednesday night, when the Lakers play the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. Gasol had played in a brief scrimmage Saturday, and participated in a full practice Tuesday, reporting progress with each workout." - Read More...
Davidson's Curry returns favor, at LeBron's game
Stephen Curry returned the favor, going to watch LeBron James play on Wednesday. - Read More...
Walsh hired as Knicks prez, will wait on Isiah decision
Donnie Walsh is the new president of the New York Knicks, and he says he'll wait a few days before deciding on Isiah Thomas' future with the organization. The Knicks hired the longtime Indiana Pacers executive Wednesday. The New Yorker was given complete power to oversee basketball operations of a team finishing its seventh straight losing season. New York never won a playoff game under Thomas, its president since December 2003. He became coach in June 2006.
Arenas makes dramatic return to Wizards' lineup
All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards, playing his first game since having knee surgery in November. - Read More...
Bucks' last-second jumper ruins return for Arenas
Agent Zero is back. Now the Washington Wizards have to figure out how to win with him. Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return ...
Arenas Makes Surprise Return to Wizards Lineup
All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas has made a surprise return to the Washington Wizards, playing his first game since having knee surgery in November. - Read More...
LIVE: Dirk back as Mavs take on Warriors
Arenas Returns but Wizards Lose to Bucks at Buzzer
Gilbert Arenas made a surprise return Wednesday night after 66 games away, but Ramon Sessions provided the Arenas-like dramatics with a 19-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 110-109 victory over the Washington Wizards. - Read More...
Celts tie best-ever turnaround with 60th win
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Chandler perfect to keep Hornets atop West
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Report: Bulls mascot shoots shirts at KG, Posey
The Bulls mascot reportedly shot T-shirts at Kevin Garnett and James Posey on Tuesday. - Read More...
Arenas returns but Bucks beat Wiz at buzzer
What a difference: C's tie record for turnaround
Hawks Soar Past Raptors in Overtime, Perch on Fifth Straight Win
Josh Smith hit two 3-pointers in overtime, and the Hawks beat the Raptors 127-120 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. - Read More...
Smith's 3s in OT give Hawks 5th straight win
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LIVE: Pau back for Lakers
Walsh stays mum about Thomas' status as Knicks coach
With the worst-kept management secret in the NBA confirmed Wednesday, speculation zeroed in on whether Donnie Walsh will retain ...
Dirk's surprise return highlights Mavs' rout
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Dirk comes back, sparks Mavs' win over Warriors