NBA News for 4/7/2008
Mo Williams Reinjures Abdomen, Sat Out Sunday
Milwaukee guard Mo Williams missed the Bucks' game Sunday night against the Indiana Pacers because of an abdominal injury. - Read More...
Luke Walton Missed Sunday's Game with Hamstring Injury
Forward Luke Walton missed the Lakers' game at Sacramento on Sunday night with a strained right hamstring, adding another injury woe to Los Angeles' long list. - Read More...
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Announced
Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA titles; Patrick Ewing, who captured the 1984 NCAA title at Georgetown before capturing two Olympic gold medals and becoming an 11 time NBA All-Star; Adrian Dantley, an unstoppable offensive player at Notre Dame and in the NBA, Pat Riley, who has led two NBA teams to five NBA championships; women's basketball pioneer and Immaculata University coach Cathy Rush; dynamic ESPN television broadcaster Dick Vitale; and Detroit Pistons and Shock owner Bill Davidson were announced today as the seven members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2008. The announcement was made today in San Antonio, TX site of the 2008 NCAA Men's Final Four. - Read More...
Olajuwon, Ewing head '08 class for Basketball Hall
Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks' career scoring leader, was one of seven people elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Ewing ...
Suns Recall Alando Tucker From D-League
The Phoenix Suns recalled rookie swingman Alando Tucker from the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. - Read More...
Ewing, Olajuwon, Riley among 7 elected to Hall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, coach Pat Riley and four others have been elected to basketball's Hall of Fame. Also among the Class of 2008 are Adrian Dantley, coach Cathy Rush, broadcaster Dick Vitale and NBA team owner Bill Davidson. The announcement was made Monday in San Antonio, site of the men's Final Four. Induction is Sept. 4-6 in Springfield, Mass., home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Playoff Push 'Splits' NBA Players
BRANDWEEK.COM reports, "Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are back together. Not on the same team, but in a marketing effort breaking this week that the NBA is calling its "most ambitious campaign ever" for the playoffs." - Read More...
Joe Johnson, Kobe Bryant Named Players of the Week
The Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 31, through Sunday, April 6. - Read More...
Olajuwon Reflects on Hall of Fame Recognition
During an NBA career that spanned almost two decades, Hakeem Olajuwon established himself as one of the greatest centers in league history with a collection of moves never before seen by a big man.On Monday, he spun his way right into the Hall of Fame. - Read More...
Jazz Reassign Almond to D-League's Utah Flash
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced on Monday that the team has reassigned rookie guard Morris Almond to the Utah Flash of the NBA Development League (D-League). Almond, a 6-6, 225-pound guard out of Rice was selected by the Jazz in the first round (25th overall selection) of the 2007 NBA Draft. He appeared in three games for the Jazz since being recalled on March 29, totaling 10 points, two rebounds and two assists in 13 minutes of action. - Read More...
Ailing back keeps LeBron out of Cavs practice
LeBron James was held out of Cleveland's practice on Monday to rest his back, which has been tightening up and bothering the ...
No turning back? Gordon leaving IU for NBA draft
Freshman Eric Gordon will leave Indiana after one season and enter the NBA draft. - Read More...
Gordon makes it official: He's leaving Indiana for NBA
Eric Gordon announced Monday he was leaving Indiana to enter the NBA draft. The move was expected long before Gordon enrolled ...
Jamison practices, could play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. The All-Star returned to practice Monday. He was hurt while diving into the front rows of seats to save a ball last week against Milwaukee. He sat out Friday's win over Miami and Saturday's victory at Chicago, the first games he has missed this season. "Antawn looked great today," coach Eddie Jordan said. "He did a lot of good things on the floor.
Wizards' Jamison practices, expects to play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained ...
Clippers' Livingston seeing improvements
Clippers guard Shaun Livingston's surgically repaired left knee is improving and he will be allowed to pick up the intensity of his oncourt workouts. The Clippers said Livingston was examined Monday by Dr. James Andrews of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala., and while Livingston still has some tendinitis in his knee, he will continue to maintain strength work and progress with his workouts.
Report: Cats strike deal for naming rights of arena
The Charlotte Bobcats solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract that limited the team's reach. - Read More...
One of three will be the odd team out in West
You knew it would come to this in the Western Conference: Nine days, five games each, three teams. Dallas, Denver, Golden State. ...
AP: Time Warner gets naming rights for Bobcats Arena
The Charlotte Bobcats have solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract ...
Joel Przybilla Breaks Bone in Right Hand
Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla broke a bone in his right hand during the second quarter of Portland's game against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. - Read More...
Sources: NBA, NCAA hope to impose new age limit rule
NBA commissioner David Stern and NCAA president Myles Brand are in agreement that both sides would benefit from a rule that would require players to stay in college for at least two years before leaving early for the NBA.
NBA, NCAA joining forces to make mark in youth summer hoops
As plotted by the NBA and NCAA, the makeover of youth basketball goes like this: The next generation of Kobe Bryants and LeBron ...
Ewing, Hakeem, Riley top hoops 2008 HOF class
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Court Reporters: What Took Dantley So Long?
"It took a long time but it happened."We couldn't agree more with Adrian Dantley's statement at this afternoon's Hall of Fame press conference in San Antonio. Dantley finally crossed the HOF threshold on his seventh try and you wonder what took so long for one of the NBA's most prolific and consistent scorers to receive his due in Springfield, Mass. Dantley was an offensive machine in an era dominated by the likes of Kareem, English, Ice Man, Magic, Bird, MJ, 'Nique and Bernard King. - Read More...
Why they'll write off the Hornets
As the Hornets race toward the West's best record, Mike Kahn can already hear the arguments why they'll lose in the playoffs.
Sources: NBA, NCAA hope to impose new age limit
NBA commissioner David Stern and NCAA president Myles Brand are in agreement that both sides would benefit from a rule that would require players to stay in college for at least two years before leaving early for the NBA.
NCAA and NBA to Create Youth Basketball Initiative
The NCAA and the NBA have joined forces to launch a wide-ranging initiative aimed at enhancing youth basketball programs in the United States, it was announced today by NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand and NBA Commissioner David Stern. - Read More...
Ewing Honored to Get Call From Hall
Patrick Ewing, one of the greatest Knicks to ever hit the hardwood, has been selected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in early September. Named to the Hall on Monday, Ewing headlines a class that includes fellow legends Hakeem Olajuwon, former Knicks coach Pat Riley, Adrian Dantley, Cathy Rush, Dick Vitale and Bill Davidson. - Read More...
Penultimate Power Rankings as Playoffs Approach
The last 10 days of the season in the West promise to be great, with the Mavs rising (to No. 10) and Denver and Golden State battling it out for the eighth seed. In the East, No. 13 Atlanta's staking its claim to the lone spot left for grabs. - Read More...
Power Rankings: Mavs back in top 10
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Bad back keeps LeBron out of Cavaliers' practice
LeBron James was held out of Cleveland's practice on Monday to rest his back, which has been tightening up and bothering the Cavaliers' All-Star forward for the past few weeks. - Read More...
Team reports: Nowitzki leading Mavs into playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki may not be back at full strength this season, but he doesn't have to be to help the Mavericks secure a playoff spot.
James Rests Back as Cavs Push to Lock East's Fourth Seed
LeBron James was held out of Cleveland's practice on Monday to rest his back, which has been tightening up and bothering the Cavaliers' All-Star forward for the past few weeks. - Read More...
Wizards' Jamison practices, expects to play vs. C's
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. - Read More...
Clips' Livingston's left knee shows improvement
Clippers guard Shaun Livingston's surgically repaired left knee is improving and he will be allowed to pick up the intensity of his on-court workouts. - Read More...
Scorer's Table: LeBron's stats qualify for NBA royalty
He's only in his fifth year, but the on-court exploits of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James have already earned him a ...
Bobcats strike TV, naming rights deal
The Charlotte Bobcats solved two problems, securing a naming rights deal for its arena and getting out of a television contract that limited the team's reach. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday that Charlotte Bobcats Arena will be renamed Time Warner Cable Arena. In exchange, the Bobcats will immediately end a TV deal with the cable company that prevented Bobcats games from being shown on regional sports networks and satellite TV services.
About.com Contributors Do Interviews!
A couple of our favorite writers conducted some very interesting interviews this past week and we're glad to share them with the About.com readers. First off, Lang Greene did... - Read More...