NBA News for 5/1/2008
Celtics get back to business in Boston
With a Game 5 rout in Boston, the Celtics regained their series lead — and their 'tude. Jeff Goodman says they'll finish off the Hawks.
Celtics Clip Hawks to Regain Series Lead
Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points in leading Boston to a hard-fought 110-85 victory over Atlanta and giving the Celtics a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. - Read More...
Ex-NBA star Rodman arrested after altercation
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a Century City hotel. - Read More...
Looking back, deadline deals were duds
Face it, Pau Gasol is the exception. Other trade-deadline deals this season were panic moves that obviously didn't help, Mike Kahn says.
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 30
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Travesty? Hawks coach says Horford was snubbed
The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been announced as the NBA Rookie of the Year - Read More...
Report: Tests confirm 'Melo was over limit
A test revealed that Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony's blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit when he was arrested April 14, according to a report in the Denver Post.
Early Entry Candidates for 2008 NBA Draft
The National Basketball Association announced today that 91 players, including 69 players from U.S. colleges and institutions and 22 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2008 NBA Draft. - Read More...
SuperSonics say Carlesimo will return as coach
P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics. - Read More...
Nachbar Looks Back on Nets' Season
Bostjan Nachbar was very much representative of the Nets play overall, in good times and in bad. When things were rolling, he was usually the guy hitting the long-range daggers and amassing double-digit scoring efforts; when things were not so great, his lot ? and shot ? tended to go right along with the team's struggles. - Read More...
Nuggets' Karl Looking Forward to Next Season
Another first-round flameout by the talented but disjointed Denver Nuggets has convinced coach George Karl he has to be tougher on his players next season. - Read More...
Q&A With Former Mavs Coach Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson enters his life as the former coach of the Dallas Mavericks proud of what he's accomplished, secure that he handled himself with integrity and ready to move on to the next professional challenge. The man dubbed the "Little General"years ago didn't hint at what that challenge might be, but expect to see him on the sidelines again. Dressed in a brown pin-striped suit and yellow open-collared shirt, Johnson met with reporters today in the lobby of his uptown condo building. He talked about the peaks and valleys of the three-plus years of his first head-coaching gig after replacing Don Nelson, and the decision made by owner Mark Cuban and president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson to take the franchise in another direction. - Read More...
Nets owner says team not for sale
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled to buy the franchise and move it to Newark. "The team is very simply not for sale, and any stories that suggest or insinuate that we would be interested in listening to those conversations are flat out false," Bruce Ratner said in a statement.
LIVE: Pistons playing Sixers in Game 6
The Pistons scored the first 10 points and are well on their way to closing out the plucky Sixers in Philly. Follow Game 6 LIVE right here.
Sonics' Durant honored as rookie of the year
Kevin Durant became the first Seattle player to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award. - Read More...
Pistons end Sixers' season with Game 6 rout
Hornets putting the buzz back in New Orleans
When the New Orleans Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday, the New Orleans ...
Parker Held Out of Physical Drills
Tony Parker, who averaged 29.6 points and 36.6 minutes per game in a rugged first-round elimination of the Phoenix Suns, was at the team's practice facility, but was held out of all physical drills. - Read More...
Pistons firing on all cylinders entering second round
The Pistons started the playoffs in cruise control. Not anymore. Detroit revved its motor to dispatch the Sixers, Charley Rosen says.
Goodman: Celtics have swagger back
Report: Test shows Melo was over the legal limit
Carmelo Anthony's blood-alcohol content was nearly twice the legal limit when he was arrested on April 14, The Denver Post reported. - Read More...
IUPUI guard Hill opts for draft but won't hire agent
IUPUI guard George Hill, who averaged 21.4 points, declared for the NBA draft. - Read More...
Kevin Durant Named T-Mobile Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Nuggets' Karl promises to be tougher on players
Another first-round flameout by the talented but disjointed Denver Nuggets has convinced coach George Karl he has to be tougher on his players next season. - Read More...
Rodman arrested for allegedly hitting woman
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a Century City hotel. Los Angeles police say the 46-year-old Rodman was arrested Wednesday night after officers answered a report of a domestic dispute. Officer Sara Fayden says they learned Rodman had struck a woman, who suffered injuries to her arm. Rodman was jailed for investigation of felony domestic violence and freed on $50,000 bail early Thursday.
Durant wins Rookie of the Year award
The Sonics' Kevin Durant has been honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Seattle player to win the award - and perhaps the last. Durant, the national college player of the year at Texas and the No. 2 pick in last year's draft, averaged 20.3 points per game. Durant has been a bright spot during a dismal basketball season in Seattle. The Sonics won only 20 games, and the owner is moving the team to Oklahoma City.
Kevin Durant Named T-Mobile Rookie of the Year
Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2007-08 T-Mobile NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA announced today. - Read More...
Sonics say Carlesimo will return as coach
Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, the team said Thursday, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics. General manager Sam Presti said at a news conference that Carlesimo would be back. Two weeks ago, Presti gave only a vague answer when asked if there would be any coaching staff changes, Carlesimo included.
Sonics Say Carlesimo Will Return as Coach
Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo will return next season, the team said Thursday, ending speculation he would be fired after the team won just 20 games in his first year with the Sonics. - Read More...
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Twelve - April 30
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...
Nets owner insists team is not moving to Newark
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled to buy the franchise and move it to Newark. - Read More...
Nets owner says NBA team not for sale
The New Jersey Nets' owner insisted the team is not for sale, shooting down a report Thursday that investors were being assembled ...
LIVE: Can Pistons put away Sixers in Game 6?
Pistons polish off Sixers in Game 6
After struggling early in the series, the Pistons scored the first 10 points of Game 6 and finally closed out the plucky Sixers in Philly.
In The Paint: Coaching Carousel
What went wrong for Avery Johnson? Will Larry Brown succeed in Charlotte? Marques Johnson examines the moving coaches.
Pistons advance to second round after routing Sixers
If the Detroit Pistons haven't always played with enthusiasm in every game of this series, as coach Flip Saunders had maintained, ...
Pistons Crush 76ers to Reach Eastern Semifinals
Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday night to win the series 4-2. - Read More...
Pistons put away Sixers with wire-to-wire rout