NBA News for 5/10/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 9
Go Around the Association presented by T-Mobile for a recap of Friday's playoff action. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twenty-One - May 9
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...
Kobe can't save Lakers in Salt Lake City
This time Carlos Boozer dominated and Pau Gasol was soft. That's why the Jazz finally stopped the Lakers, Charley Rosen says.
Sources: D'Antoni talks to Bulls, awaits next move
The two-team chase for Mike D'Antoni intensified Friday night when the outgoing Suns coach held his most substantive talks yet with the Bulls in a late-evening conference call with team officials. - Read More...
Reports: Knicks, Bulls continue tug of war for D'Antoni
Chicago Bulls club chairman Jerry Reinsdorf will meet with the Phoenix Suns' Mike D'Antoni this weekend in Phoenix even as general manager John Paxson ponders other coaching candidates, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.
Billups' Game 4 status uncertain despite treatment
The Detroit Pistons are aggressively treating Chauncey Billups' strained hamstring with the hope he can return for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. - Read More...
Cavs' Wallace starts Game 3 despite ear infection
Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is unlikely to play in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after missing the morning shootaround because of an inner ear infection. - Read More...
Cavaliers start fast, cruise past Celtics in Game 3
LeBron James scored 21 points on another off-shooting night, but Delonte West scored 21, Joe Smith had 17 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ...
Cuban confirms Carlisle accepts Mavericks' job
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle reached a verbal agreement Friday night on a four-year coaching contract, ESPN.com has learned.
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D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team ...
Rockets' Battier, Alston Undergo Surgeries
Houston forward Shane Battier and point guard Rafer Alston had minor surgical procedures to repair injuries that occurred late in the season. - Read More...
PG Billups out for Game 4; Stuckey makes start
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. - Read More...
LIVE: Pistons, Magic in Game 4
Pistons stun Magic to take 3-1 series lead
The Magic looked to even the series with the Pistons in Game 4, but a big shot by Tayshaun Prince gave Detroit a 3-1 series lead.
Pistons post huge rally, stun Magic in Game 4
LIVE: Cavs looks to avoid 3-0 hole
LeBron couldn't get it done vs. the Celtics in Boston. Can he help the Cavs avoid an 0-3 hole? Follow Game 3 LIVE in Cleveland.
Wallace starts
D'Antoni Accepts Offer to Become Knicks Coach
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. - Read More...
Mavericks say Carlisle was "top choice"
The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, said in a statement that Carlisle was "our top choice from the onset." "His integrity, exceptional basketball IQ and balanced approach are exactly what we were looking for," Nelson said. "Rick's playoff experience and success make him a great fit for our team and its future.
Live Blog: Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 3
Ben Couch is live blogging Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Celtics and Cavaliers. - Read More...
LeBron, Cavaliers blow out Celtics in Game 3
Knicks Make It Official: D'Antoni Agrees to Take Coaching Reins
The New York Knicks have agreed in principle with Mike D'Antoni to become the next head coach of the team. - Read More...
Done Deal: Mavericks Lasso Carlisle for Head Coaching Duties
The Dallas Mavericks and Rick Carlisle have reached a verbal agreement on a four-year coaching contract. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twenty - May 8
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...
Rosen: Boozer comes up big for Jazz
Report: Knicks ready to make offer to D'Antoni
Signs continue to point toward the New York Knicks landing Mike D'Antoni as coach, and he could receive an offer from Knicks president Donnie Walsh as early as today, according to a league source.
D'Antoni Takes His Time Pondering His Future
Mike D'Antoni's teams are all about speed and spontaneity. His career planning strategy appears to be much more methodical. - Read More...
Rockets' Battier, Alston get some ankle work done
Houston forward Shane Battier and point guard Rafer Alston had minor surgical procedures to repair injuries that occurred late in the season. - Read More...
Cavs' Wallace unlikely to face Celtics in Game 3
Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is unlikely to play in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after missing the morning shootaround because of an inner ear infection. Wallace started Game 2 but played less than 4 minutes before leaving when he became dizzy. He had tests on Friday at the Cleveland Clinic. The Cavs described his ailment as a combination of allergies and an infection in his left ear.
Report: D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
It's Mike over Mark. It's experience, speed and a winning track record over potential and New York sentiment.
Pistons' Billups won't play in Game 4 against Magic
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Pistons coach Flip Saunders says Billups wouldn't be effective because of a sore hamstring. The All-Star strained it on Thursday after getting tied up under the basket with an Orlando player. With Billups out, the Pistons are activating guards Lindsey Hunter and Juan Dixon.
Report: D'Antoni Accepts Knicks' Offer
Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. - Read More...
Cavs' Wallace Unlikely to Play vs. Celtics in Game 3
Cavaliers starting forward Ben Wallace is unlikely to play in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after missing the morning shootaround because of an inner ear infection. - Read More...
LIVE: Pistons, Magic in Game 4
The Magic couldn't win one in Detroit, but after taking a halftime lead in Game 4, they're closer to tying the series. Follow it LIVE.
Pistons' Billups not in lineup in Game 4 vs. Magic
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Pistons coach Flip Saunders says Billups wouldn't be effective because of a sore hamstring. The All-Star strained it on Thursday after getting tied up under the basket with an Orlando player. With Billups out, the Pistons are activating guards Lindsey Hunter and Juan Dixon.
D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
Hamilton Scores 32 to Help Pistons Take 3-1 Lead Over Magic
Tayshaun Prince made the go-ahead basket with 8.9 seconds left, Richard Hamilton scored 32 points, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. - Read More...
LIVE: Cavs need Game 3 win
Pistons grab 3-1 lead on Magic behind Rip, Prince
Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando ...
LIVE: Cavs up big at half on Celts
LeBron couldn't get it done vs. the Celtics in Boston, but he's got things going in Game 3 with a big halftime lead. Follow it LIVE.
Cavs up big at half on Celts
LeBron couldn't get it done vs. the Celtics in Boston, but he's got things going in Game 3 with a big lead late. Follow it LIVE.
Cavs crush Celtics in Game 3
LeBron James struggled with his game in Boston, but that wasn't the case in Game 3 as the Cavs cut the Celtics' series lead to 2-1.
Mavericks say Carlisle was 'top choice'
The Dallas Mavericks made it official Saturday, announcing they had hired Rick Carlisle to replace Avery Johnson as their coach. Donnie Nelson, the Mavericks' president of basketball operations, said in a statement that Carlisle was "our top choice from the onset." "His integrity, exceptional basketball IQ and balanced approach are exactly what we were looking for," Nelson said. "Rick's playoff experience and success make him a great fit for our team and its future.