NBA News for 5/12/2008
Successful Surgeries for Two Rockets
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Fran Blinebury reports that Shane Battier and Rafer Alston underwent successful surgeries Friday. - Read More...
Spurs Dominate Game 4 From Start to Finish, Even Series
Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. - Read More...
WNBA Coming Of Age
In the HARTFORD COURANT, John Altavilla writes "there is a new eight-year television deal with ABC/ESPN that will provide the riches of rights fees for the first time. And a six-year collective bargaining agreement will ensure labor peace as the WNBA begins its 12th season Saturday." - Read More...
Mike D'Antoni Will Remain on Staff of Team USA
In the NEW YORK POST, Marc Berman reports that Mike D'Antoni "isn't backing out despite the sudden turn of events. D'Antoni called Team USA president Jerry Colangelo Saturday to inform him he still is committed to the Olympic job." - Read More...
D'Antoni's decision to leave is puzzling
He left Shaq and Nash for Marbury and cash. Granted, it was a lot of cash, but Mark Kriegel doesn't get what Mike D'Antoni is thinking.
Kobe, Garnett Headline All-Defensive Team
Forward Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers headline the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Garnett, Bryant selected to All-Defensive Team
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. - Read More...
Bryant, Garnett, Duncan lead All-Defensive Team
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce ...
Kobe Bryant Says He Will Play in Game 5
Kobe Bryant said the back injury that sent him to the locker room, dropped him to his knees and had him wincing in pain throughout the Lakers' loss to Utah in Game 4 won't keep him out of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. "I'll play," Bryant said. "I can't imagine it being worse than what it was [Sunday] night." - Read More...
Magic's Nelson sticks by guarantee; Billups 50-50
Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. - Read More...
Bryant says sore back remains a problem
Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer. The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2. "It's pretty sore right now," Bryant said Monday. "It's tight. It's to be expected the next day, I guess.
Bryant Plans to Play Game 5 vs. Jazz but Back Is Still Sore
Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. - Read More...
Kerr: Suns in 'no rush' to replace coach D'Antoni
There is "no big rush" to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday. - Read More...
Kerr: No 'huge rush' to hire new Suns coach
There is "no big rush" to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday. Steve Kerr said he plans a thorough search that includes people with teams still in the NBA playoffs. "We're going to make sure we cover our bases," he said. "There's not a huge rush because we're not one of five or six teams out there looking for someone, so we don't feel like we're competing with other people.
Kerr: Suns in 'No Huge Rush' to Hire New Coach
There is "no big rush'' to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday. - Read More...
Report: Reinsdorf says D'Antoni 'misled' Bulls
As Mike D'Antoni is set to be introduced as the Knicks' new coach, Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf told The Chicago Tribune that the former Suns coach "misled" him in his talks with Chicago, saying he didn't want to coach the Knicks. - Read More...
James, Cavs clamp down to even series with Celtics
Back to even, and back to Boston with authority. LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless ...
Adjustments get Spurs back in it against Hornets
Down 2-0 to the New Orleans Hornets, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich made two key adjustments that helped turn this Western ...
LeBron rises, Celtics shrink in fourth quarter
His shot was off again, but LeBron James came up big down the stretch of a critical Game 4 win over the Celtics, Charley Rosen says.
For Sixers GM Stefanski, Top Priority is Iguodala
In the Philadelphia Daily News, Phil Jasner writes if the question is whether Andre Iguodala is the No. 1 player around whom the 76ers will build their future, the answer remains more than somewhat hazy." - Read More...
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 11
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Horry Matches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar With 237th NBA Playoff Game
Erik Matuszewski of BLOOMBERG.COM writes, "Robert Horry of San Antonio played in the 237th playoff game of his 16-year National Basketball Association career yesterday, tying the all-time record held by Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar." - Read More...
Why can't Celtics win on road during playoffs?
The Celtics are in Cleveland for Game 4 (LIVE), still searching for their first road win of the playoffs. Randy Hill examines the roadkill.
Draft Watch: Who's No. 1 -- Beasley or Rose?
It used to be that Michael Beasley was the consensus No. 1 pick. Not anymore, writes Chad Ford. - Read More...
Pacers Pick Up Option on Stephen Graham
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have picked up the option on 6-6 forward Stephen Graham's contract. Per club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. - Read More...
Bryant, Garnett lead All-Defensive Team
League MVP Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett were selected to the NBA All-Defensive Team on Monday, along with Marcus Camby, Bruce Bowen and Tim Duncan. Garnett, who helped the Boston Celtics to the league's best record, was chosen for the ninth time. The forward was chosen Defensive Player of the Year last month. Bryant, who earned his eighth selection, and Garnett each received 24 first-place votes from the league's 30 coaches. Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players.
Magic's Nelson sticks by guarantee vs. Pistons
Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. The Detroit Pistons don't blame him. Shortly after going down 3-1 in the second round, ...
Kobe says he'll play in Game 5 despite sore back
Kobe Bryant said the back injury that sent him to the locker room, dropped him to his knees and had him wincing in pain throughout the Lakers' loss to Utah in Game 3 won't keep him out of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. - Read More...
Celtics-Cavaliers: Game 4 Live Blog
The Celtics and Cavaliers are squaring off in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal, as the Cavaliers -- trailing 2-1 -- seek to build off the momentum of their Game 3 blowout. NBA.com will keep you updated on all the action through Ben Couch's Series Blog. - Read More...
LIVE: Cavs hosting Celtics in crucial Game 4
Holy smokes! Stern rants on arena pyrotechnics
David Stern's senses have been assaulted, and the commissioner feels it's time to turn down the noise and scale back the pyrotechnics at NBA games. - Read More...
Cavs beat Celtics in Game 4
LeBron and the Cavs wouldn't be denied in Game 4. The Celtics still haven't won a road playoff game. The series is tied at 2.
LeBron, Cavs surge past Celtics, knot series
Pregame Pyrotechnics, Noise Put Stern in the Mood to Review
On the subject of the NBA's infatuation with pregame pyrotechnics, smoke and noise, commissioner David Stern was loud and clear: He's had enough. - Read More...
Stern wants NBA to review pyrotechnics, noise
On the subject of the NBA's infatuation with pregame pyrotechnics, smoke and noise, commissioner David Stern was loud and clear: He's had enough. "I think they're ridiculous," Stern said Monday before Game 4 of the Cavaliers-Celtics second-round playoff series. "I think that the noise, the fire, the smoke, is a kind of assault that we should seriously consider reviewing in whether it's really necessary given the quality of our game.
Stern: Pregame decibels, pyrotechnics too much
Increasing use of NBA pregame pyrotechnics and rising decibel levels are an "assault" on the senses and Commissioner David Stern ...
Knicks set to introduce D'Antoni as coach Tuesday
Mike D'Antoni has wrapped up his negotiations with New York and will be introduced as the Knicks' new coach at a press conference ...