NBA News for 5/13/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 12
Go Around the Association for a recap of Monday's happenings, including the announcement of the All-Defensive Team. - Read More...
Suns' Quest for a Coach Underway
In the ARIZONA REPUBLIC, Paul Coro writes "after spending his morning, afternoon and evening with a phone attached to his ear, Suns General Manager Steve Kerr's initial foray toward finding a new head coach made it clear that finding interested candidates won't be a problem." - Read More...
Magic's Jameer Nelson Sticks By Guarantee vs. Pistons
Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. The Detroit Pistons don't blame him. - Read More...
Attacking Jazz rattle Kobe, Lakers to even series
His buddies rallied in regulation, but the Lakers still lost Game 4 in Utah because an injured Kobe forced the issue, Mike Kahn says.
Boston bust
LeBron yells at mom to sit down after hard foul
Gloria James doesn't like to see her little boy get beat up.
D'Antoni thinks current roster can win
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. D'Antoni agreed to leave the Suns for the Knicks on Saturday, taking over a team coming off a 23-59 finish. He replaces Isiah Thomas, who was fired last month after going 56-108 in two seasons. D'Antoni won at least 54 games each of the last four seasons and earned coach of the year honors in 2005.
Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. - Read More...
Durant, Horford Headline T-Mobile All-Rookie Team
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics and Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks headline a talented group of rookies named to the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Knicks introduce D'Antoni
The Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons. - Read More...
Duquesne's Mensah joins James, enters NBA draft
Kojo Mensah, a junior guard who was one of five Duquesne University basketball players shot on campus in September 2006, is passing up his final season of eligibility to enter the NBA draft. - Read More...
Larry Bird sues owners of former home for using name
Larry Bird has filed a lawsuit alleging a couple who bought his former home in southern Indiana are improperly using his name ...
Bird sues owners of former home for name use
Larry Bird filed a lawsuit alleging a couple who bought his former home in southern Indiana are improperly using his name to promote a bed and breakfast. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twenty-Four - May 12
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...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twenty-Two - May 10
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...
Lakers-Jazz Blog: Heerreee's Ronnie!
When Ronnie Price first enrolled in college at Nicholls State in Louisiana, he was just 5-8 and wasn't even a scholarship player. After he grew three inches his freshman year, he transferred to Utah Valley State College - a school that wasn't even D-1 at the time. - Read More...
Horford, Durant lead All-Rookie team
Al Horford and Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant headlined the NBA All-Rookie team announced Tuesday. Atlanta's Horford was the only unanimous choice with 58 votes, followed by Seattle's Durant with 57 in balloting by the league's head coaches. Houston's Luis Scola (53), Los Angeles Clippers forward Al Thornton (48) and Seattle's Jeff Green (43) also made the first team. Horford ranked first among rookies in double-doubles (25) and rebounds (9.
Horford, Durant lead All-Rookie team
Al Horford and Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant headlined the NBA All-Rookie team announced Tuesday.
Kobe, still nursing aching back, sits out practice
Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. - Read More...
Pistons advance to Eastern finals
Led by Richard Hamilton, the Pistons eliminated the Magic in Game 5 and became the first team to reach the conference finals.
Celtics look to break out as series returns to Boston
Once the shamrocks started rolling out of mothballs with what appeared to be a dominant Celtics contingent, many Bostonians figured ...
LIVE: Spurs, Hornets playing pivotal Game 5
Hornets take back series lead with Game 5 rout
Cavs Even Series with Celtics
LeBron James scored 21 points, jamming in a powerhouse dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics 88-77 in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. - Read More...
Billups Says His Hamstring Feels Good, 50-50 on Playing Tonight
In the DETROIT NEWS, Chris McCosky writes "once again, Chauncey Billups woke up Monday feeling better. The pain in his strained right hamstring, for the fifth straight day, seemed to have lessened. Yet, the odds of him playing in Game 5 tonight remain the same: 50-50. 'Chauncey has never strained a hamstring before,' Pistons physical therapist Arnie Kander said. 'There has to be a comfort level and a confidence level. That's more important than anything. We don't push him to that confidence. We will work him through it.'? - Read More...
Knicks to Introduce D'Antoni on Tuesday
On ESPN.COM, the ASSOCIATED PRESS reports "Mike D'Antoni has wrapped up his negotiations with New York and will be introduced as the Knicks' new coach at a press conference Tuesday. The Phoenix coach agreed to take the Knicks job Saturday and was in New York on Monday to finalize terms of his contract. The Knicks called a press conference for 1 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden with D'Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh." - Read More...
On the Mark: KG coming up short again
LeBron is shooting just 25 percent. So how are the Cavs tied with the Celtics? Mark Kriegel blames KG's disappearing act.
Howard's going through growing pains vs. Pistons
On the brink of elimination (Game 5 LIVE), Dwight Howard will have to be Superman to save Orlando. That's unlikely, Mike Kahn says.
Knicks could benefit by adding a dash of Nash
A certain NBA guard could be available in a year or less, but Marc Berman wonders if that's the smart move for the Knicks.
Knicks introduce D'Antoni as their new coach
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn ...
Pistons' Hamilton Will Play in Must-Win Game 6
Rip Hamilton expected a little parental concern and commiseration when he spoke to his dad about his strained right elbow. No such luck. "He said, ?Just spit on it.' Usually, when you talk to your dad, he'd be like, ?All right, man, take your time.' He's like, ?Just spit on it, man, we're at war right now. You ain't got no choice to sit down.' I feel all right. I feel good enough to go out and play."So play he will. Hamilton, who suffered the elbow injury in the final seconds of the Pistons' Game 5 loss at Boston Wednesday night, will be in the starting lineup for Game 6 tonight as his team attempts to stave off elimination. - Read More...
Hollinger: Spurs still facing long odds
The Hornets looked bad in San Antonio, but don't count them out just yet, writes John Hollinger. - Read More...
Billups feels better but doesn't play in Game 5 win
Chauncey Billups will not play for the Pistons on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Report: D'Antoni eyeing Marbury trade
Mike D'Antoni may already be hatching plans to transform the Knicks.
Knicks Introduce D'Antoni as New Coach
New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that Mike D'Antoni has been named the 24th head coach in the franchise's 62-year history. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. - Read More...
Horford, Durant headline NBA's all-rookie team
Al Horford and Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant headlined the NBA All-Rookie team announced Tuesday. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twenty-Three - May 11
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...
Pistons' Billups Not Expected to Play in Game 5
Chauncey Billups is not expected to play for the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a strained right hamstring. - Read More...
Billups not expected to play in Game 5
Chauncey Billups is not expected to play for the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a strained right hamstring. Billups was hurt early in Game 3 and did not play the following game, which the Pistons won to take a 3-1 lead in the second-round series. The All-Star point guard went through a strenuous workout confined to a 15-foot area on Monday, the day before Game 5. Billups was replaced by rookie Rodney Stuckey and veteran Lindsey Hunter on Saturday.
No Magic in Detroit as Pistons close out series
The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard ...
LIVE: Pistons trying to close out Magic at home
Hornets-Spurs -- Game 5 Live Blog
Will Game 5 be decided by momentum or location? The Spurs are on a roll, but the Hornets still have home court advantage. With the series tied at 2-2, this is the biggest game of Chris Paul's career. Is he up to the task? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 5. - Read More...
Pistons fend off Magic, advance to East finals
Pistons Quash Magic Rally to Win Game 5 and Series
The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. - Read More...
Horry breaks Kareem's playoff appearance record
Robert Horry set the NBA record for playoff appearances on Tuesday. - Read More...
Hornets protect nest, nudge Spurs for victory in Game 5
David West and the New Orleans Hornets sure looked happy to be at home. West had career playoff highs of 38 points, 14 rebounds ...