NBA News for 4/3/2008
Brand's Season Debut Is a Victory as Clippers Beat Sonics
Elton Brand made his long-awaited season debut and scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, Al Thornton had 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Seattle SuperSonics 102-84 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Chandler Lifts Hornets Past Miami
Tyson Chandler was 10-for-10 from the floor, and his 20-point, 10-rebound effort helped the Hornets remain atop the Western Conference standings with a 106-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. - Read More...
NBA Division Reports - 4.2.08
After a long time sitting on the sidelines, Elton Brand has finally been cleared to play. But will he? If so, what for really? I know he... - Read More...
Kobe torches Blazers as Gasol returns to court
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 2
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, including the return of Dirk Nowitzki and others in the Western Conference. - Read More...
Gasol Returns as Bryant Leads Lakers Past Blazers
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 10 points in his first game in nearly three weeks and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-91 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
And All Is Right With The Universe...
The Fig Cap: I'm baaaaack! One was out all season... another was out almost all season... one was out a few weeks... another about a week. And on April 2nd... - Read More...
Mavs not getting top dollar for their money
With the Mavs' playoff hopes in jeopardy, it's clear Mark Cuban's big investment hasn't paid off in Big D, Michael Rosenberg says.
Hollinger: How will the West play out?
John Hollinger forecasts how the West's playoff seeds will shake out. - Read More...
Stephen Jackson Receives March Community Assist Award
In recognition of Stephen Jackson's outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing charitable work, the NBA has honored the Golden State Warriors forward with the Community Assist Award for March. - Read More...
Marion out for season with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. Marion has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. He will undergo treatment and will not be able to participate in basketball activity for about 30 days. Marion appeared in 16 games for Miami after being acquired in early February as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns.
Tyson Chandler: CP 4 MVP
In his latest blog post, Tyson Chandler explains why his teammate, Chris Paul, should be this season's Most Valuable Player. - Read More...
Report: Heat's Marion Out for Season With Foot Injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. - Read More...
Heat's Marion to miss rest of season with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. Marion has been ...
Loyola Marymount hires Blazers assistant Bayno
Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Bill Bayno will be named Loyola Marymount's men's basketball coach at a news conference Friday, Bayno confirmed to ESPN.com. - Read More...
Madison Square Garden reveals plans for $500M renovation
The owner of Madison Square Garden plans to widen hallways, raise the ceilings and add restaurants and bigger luxury boxes to ...
MSG's owner to proceed with renovation plans
The owner of Madison Square Garden plans to widen hallways, raise the ceilings and add restaurants and bigger luxury boxes to the nation's busiest sports arena in a $500 million renovation. - Read More...
Sonics Assign Sene to Idaho Stampede
The Seattle Sonics announced today that the team has assigned center Mouhamed Sene to the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. This marks Sene's second assignment to Idahothis season. In 27 games with the Stampede (12/23/07 ? 3/13/08), Sene averaged 12.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. - Read More...
NCAA, NBA heads want to address exodus of college players
Memphis' Derrick Rose and UCLA's Kevin Love may close out their college careers in the Final Four, moving on to the NBA after ...
Report: Suns' Hill practices, expects to play Friday
Suns forward Grant Hill is ready to return after missing three games with a strained groin. - Read More...
Bulls rally from 17 down to beat LeBron, Cavs
Wizards deal with strange comeback, more injuries
The captain is doubtful with a sprained shoulder. The best defensive player is nursing a painful sprained ankle. The coach is trying to get over a sinus infection. And everyone is dealing with a huge case of Gilbertology, which again has breached the bounds of basketball protocol.
Notes: Western playoff plot stays complex as stars return
With a week and a half left to play, the NBA's postseason matchups are still very much in question.
Kings withstand Clips' charge behind Martin's 26
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Nowitzki Returns as Mavs Register Big Win Over Warriors
Dirk Nowitzki unexpectedly returned to the starting lineup and scored 18 points after missing four games with a high ankle sprain, and the Dallas Mavericks finally beat a winning team since acquiring Jason Kidd. - Read More...
Gasol back, adds 10 points in win vs. Blazers
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Dirk's return among many surprises in Big D
Dirk Nowitzki came back strong in a win over the Warriors. That wasn't the only surprising development, Charley Rosen says.
Bryant's 36 and Gasol's return lead Lakers past Blazers
Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol added 10 points in his first game in nearly three weeks ...
Okur Scores 22 in Utah's Win Over Minnesota
Mehmet Okur made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading the Utah Jazz over the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-100 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Shaq Wows Kids at Boys and Girls Club
In the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Amy Brooks writes "a dozen children bounced around Phoenix Sun Shaquille O'Neal Wednesday as the basketball superstar towered over them and their new computers at a Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club. O'Neal helped dedicate a reading and learning room adjoining the basketball court at the Hartley and Ruth Barker Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, 2311 N. Miller Road." - Read More...
Back to work for injured stars
Wednesday marked the return of several injured stars — and not a moment too soon for NBA playoff hopefuls, Mike Kahn says.
Divisional Winners Announced for NBA Sportsmanship Award
Detroit's Antonio McDyess, Houston's Shane Battier, Phoenix's Grant Hill, Portland's Brandon Roy, Toronto's Chris Bosh and Washington's Antawn Jamison have been selected as divisional winners for the 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award. - Read More...
How Final Four can impact draft hopefuls
With a big Final Four run, Derrick Rose could rise to No. 1 in the draft. NBADraft.net looks at what's at stake for other hopefuls.
Report: Larry Brown bored, wants to coach again
Larry Brown wants back in. - Read More...
Kenyon Martin Suspended One Game for Flagrant Fouls
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin has received a one game suspension without pay for exceeding the Flagrant Foul points total, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. - Read More...
Sonics Sign Ronald Dupree to 10-Day Contract
Sonics General Manager Sam Prestiannounced today that the team has signed Ronald Dupree to a 10-day contract. Dupree has played in nine games for the Tulsa66ers in the NBA Development League this year, averaging 17.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. The 6-7 forward also appeared in one game with the Detroit Pistons earlier this season. - Read More...
Heat's Marion out final 7 games with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. - Read More...
Nuggets' Martin suspended 1 game under foul rule
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was suspended for one game without pay Thursday for exceeding the flagrant foul points total with five. - Read More...
Martin suspended for 1 game
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin was suspended for one game without pay Thursday for exceeding the flagrant foul points total with five. Martin was assessed a flagrant foul/penalty one for striking Phoenix's Boris Diaw in the face Tuesday night in Denver's win over the Suns. Martin now faces one-game suspensions for each additional flagrant foul.
Arenas' theatrics, more injuries leave Wizards a mess
The Washington Wizards were coping simultaneously Thursday with the aftermath of the bizarre return of Gilbert Arenas and new ...
Air Force Academy to honor Spurs coach Popovich
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will receive the Air Force Academy's distinguished graduate award Friday. - Read More...
Cal's Anderson makes self eligible for NBA draft
Cal sophomore forward Ryan Anderson, a first-team All-Pac-10 selection who led the league in scoring, announced Thursday he has made himself eligible for the 2008 NBA draft. - Read More...
MSG releases plans for $500 million renovation
Madison Square Garden will widen hallways, raise ceilings and build bigger luxury boxes and more restaurants and bathrooms in a $500 million renovation of the nation's best-known sports arena. The renovations announced Thursday won't change the exterior of the drum-shaped arena built above Penn Station, although knocking down some walls on the inside would give patrons street views from concourses twice as large as before.
NBA Tip-off: Jazz-Spurs
The Jazz boast the best home record in the NBA. So why does Marques Johnson think the Spurs will win Friday in Utah?
Bulls' big rally edges Cavs
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Hughes, Bulls rally late to take down Cavs
Ben Gordon made five clutch free throws down the stretch and Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against ...
Former Cavalier Hughes Nears Triple Stack as Bulls Rally in Cleveland
Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against his former team, rallying the Bulls to a 101-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. - Read More...
Martin, Kings pull away from Brand, Clippers