NBA News for 4/30/2008
Savage: Jazz-Rockets -- Game 5 Live Blog
Can the Jazz close out on the road, or will the Rockets keep the fire burning for another game. NBA.com's Dan Savage is live-blogging Game 5. - Read More...
Will Suns' ouster signal complete overhaul?
The Spurs snuffed out the Suns again. Does it mean big changes in Phoenix? Charley Rosen ponders the question.
Spurs snuff out Suns' season again in Game 5
Kahn: Is Brown just visiting in Charlotte?
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 29
Go Around the Association for a recap of Tuesday's action, which included the Hornets and Spurs advancing and the Rockets staying alive. - Read More...
Spurs Close Book on Suns with Game 5 Victory
Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. - Read More...
2008 Olympic Basketball Tournament Preview
SECAUCUS, NJ, April 28, 2008 -- The 2008 Olympic Draw took place Saturday in Beijing. Nine out of the 12 qualified teams were split into two groups that will compete in preliminary round play from Aug. 10-18. The three remaining slots in the competition will be determined in a 12-team tournament held in Greece from July 14-20. - Read More...
Report: Durant will be named top rookie
The expectations were there for Kevin Durant the day he first arrived in Seattle: anything less than being the best rookie in the NBA would be a disappointment.
Report: Suns Deny Report of D'Antoni's Imminent Departure
ESPN.COM News Services reports "despite averaging 58 regular-season wins the past four seasons, Mike D'Antoni might be out as Phoenix Suns coach. An SI.com report on Tuesday night said the coach will not return after his team was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in five games in their best-of-7 first-round playoff series. D'Antoni has two years and $8.5 million left on his contract. Suns general manager Steve Kerr denied the report, Arizona Republic reporter Paul Coro said Wednesday morning on ESPN's 'First Take.'" - Read More...
Avery Johnson Dismissed as Mavericks Coach
Avery Johnson was dismissed as coach of the Mavericks the day after a disappointing season ended with a first-round playoff exit in New Orleans. - Read More...
Johnson ousted as coach after Mavs' playoff exit
The Dallas Mavericks fired coach Avery Johnson on Wednesday, the first of what's likely to be many offseason moves for the club. - Read More...
Mavs fire Johnson after early playoff exit
From the start, Avery Johnson was a perfect fit as coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
Arenas says he's done for season
Gilbert Arenas says he won't play again this season because of problems with his surgically repaired knee. Arenas announced the decision Wednesday just before Game 5 of the Washington Wizards' first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-time All-Star missed the past two days of practice then decided along with the team trainer that he would not play again this season.
LIVE: Cavs, Wizards in Game 5
It's been a contentious series and a feisty Game 5 so far as the Cavaliers try to knock out the Wizards. Follow it LIVE right here.
Arenas out
LIVE: Can Celtics regain control from Hawks?
Pierce denies Game 3 gesture was gang symbol
Celtics forward Paul Pierce, fined $25,000 for what the NBA called a "menacing gesture" during Game 3 of Boston's playoff series ...
Wizards win Game 5, stay alive
In a contentious series, the Wizards will live to battle the Cavaliers again, thanks to Caron Butler's game-winning shot in Game 5.
Wizards return favor on Cavs with late heroics
Caron Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending ...
High Fives: Shaq brought Magic to league prominence
Shaquille O'Neal heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Orlando Magic franchise, as voted on by a panel ...
Celtics seize 3-2 lead with rout of upstart Hawks
Butler's Basket Lifts Wizards to Game 5 Win Over Cavs
Caron Butler saved Washington's season. Butler made a layup with 3.9 seconds left and the Wizards held their breath as LeBron James missed a potential series-ending layup at the horn, giving Washington an 88-87 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...
Butler does it all for Wizards in Game 5 win
With Gilbert Arenas on the shelf and Antawn Jamison shooting blanks, Caron Butler won Game 5 for the Wizards, Mike Kahn says.
Bernucca: Suns-Spurs -- Game 5 Live Blog
The Suns hope to keep their season alive with a win in San Antonio. NBA.com's Chris Bernucca is live-blogging Game 5 - Read More...
Hornets, Mavs going in different directions
With their Game 5 win, the Hornets moved on to the second round. Where the Mavs go from here is anyone's guess, Mike Kahn says.
Spurs send Suns packing behind Parker, Duncan
Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the second round ...
Knicks could give analyst carousel a spin
The revolving door between pro teams and TV analysts might be about to get a big spin opening up two of the top NBA jobs on ...
McGrady, Rockets Stay Alive with Win
Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series. - Read More...
Reports: Sonics' Durant to be named top rookie
Sonics guard Kevin Durant will be named NBA Rookie of the Year, the Seattle Times reported, citing two anonymous league sources. - Read More...
Suns GM refutes report D'Antoni won't be back
Phoenix Suns General Manager Steve Kerr denied a report Wednesday that Mike D'Antoni will not return as coach next season.
Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix
Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.
Sonics' Durant named rookie of the year
Seattle SuperSonics star Kevin Durant has been named NBA rookie of the year. The 19-year-old is the first Seattle player to win ...
Cavs One Win Away From Eliminating Wizards
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "LeBron James hasn't engaged in much talk with the Washington Wizards during this best-of-seven series. His only comment that could be interpreted as bulletin board material came after his Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-1 lead on Sunday. James was asked if the Wizards had any chance of coming back to win, and he answered, ?No.' The Cavaliers are one victory from ending the Wizards' season for the third year in a row with Game 5 set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. James, who is averaging 29.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists this series, is confident that it is not a matter of if but when Cleveland will eliminate the Wizards." - Read More...
Suns deny report of D'Antoni's imminent departure
Multiple reports on Tuesday say that Mike D'Antoni might be out as Suns coach. - Read More...
Mavs' Avery Johnson fired after repeat playoff exits
The Dallas Mavericks have fired coach Avery Johnson. Wednesday's move was the first of what's likely to be many in the offseason. ...
Wizards' Arenas won't play again this season
Gilbert Arenas says he won't play again this season because of problems with his surgically repaired knee. Arenas announced the ...
LIVE: Cavs look to close out Wiz
Arenas Ends Season, Bowing to Bone Bruise and Poor Performance
Gilbert Arenas ended his season moments before the Wizards faced an elimination game in their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Butler's shot beats Cavs, keeps Wizards alive
Pierce denies 'menacing gesture' was gang symbol
Celtics forward Paul Pierce, fined $25,000 for what the NBA called a "menacing gesture" during Game 3 of Boston's playoff series against Atlanta, denied that the sign was gang-related. - Read More...
LIVE: Celtics facing Hawks in Game 5
The Hawks were soaring after two wins in Atlanta, but the Celtics are regaining command in Boston. Follow Game 5 LIVE here.
Adios, Avery
Hear from Jason Terry, Josh Howard and Erick Dampier on the firing of Mavs head coach Avery Johnson. Johnson was fired after Dallas was defeated in the first round of the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Celtics beat Hawks, take 3-2 lead
The Hawks were soaring after a couple wins in Atlanta, but KG and the Celtics regained control of the series with a Game 5 rout.
Celtics gain back control of series by routing Hawks
Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points and Ray Allen hit three three-pointers in the middle of the third quarter Wednesday ...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Eleven - April 29
Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple... - Read More...