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• Cavs' West expected to miss Nets game with injured finger

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:51 am

  Cavaliers guard Delonte West is expected to miss his ninth straight game since breaking his left ring finger.

• Felton, Chandler expected to play for Bobcats

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:02 am

  Charlotte Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Washington Wizards.

• Bryant, Bynum to rest against Spurs

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:37 pm

  The Lakers will be without a pair of starters against the Spurs.

• Cavs could have West back for Tuesday

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm

  The best team in the NBA is beginning to get healthy.

• Bobcats' Chandler close to return, won't start

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:08 pm

  Tyson Chandler arrived in Charlotte recovering from ankle and toe surgery. After slogging through the first third of the season with unimpressive results, he was shelved again with a stress reaction in his left foot.

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• WNBA Joins Forces with NBA at All-Star Weekend

  Ryne Nelson

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:55 am

  by Ben York Although the spotlight will undoubtedly be on the NBA and its All-Stars this week, the WNBA and its players are also gearing up to make a positive and profound impact in Dallas. There will be an incredible collection of past, present and future stars representing the WNBA during All-Star week. Whether it’s legends like Lisa Leslie, current superstars like Alana Beard and Becky Hammon, or future stars such as Angel McCoughtry, the WNBA is showing a strong commitment toward giving back and supporting the NBA. From a strictly basketball standpoint, the most notable event with WNBA…

• Lights, Cameras, and a Lot of Action

  Ryne Nelson

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:28 am

  by Sam Guelil Florida Atlantic University was the site for Friday night’s Old Spice High School Showcase featuring some of the nation’s top players which was broadcasted on the ESPN family of networks. The opening game put the No. 10-ranked team Montverde Academy (FL) against The Sagemont School (FL). But the matchup that everyone was anticipating was between Pine Crest (FL) and Brandon Knight vs. Austin Rivers and the rest of his No. 16-ranked Winter Park (FL) squad. Let’s start with the goods… No. 16 WINTER PARK (FL) vs. PINE CREST (FL) Winter Park beat Pine Crest 87-76, but the…

• What’s My Name?

  Ryne Nelson

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am

  He doesn’t play in the biggest market or for the best team. He was overlooked for the ’09 Rookie-Sophomore Game. Yet Kevin Love flat out produces. Averaging 11 ppg and 9 rpg his rookie year, he’s spiked those stats halfway through his second season and is now at around 15 and 12 per. He’s a double-double threat every time he takes the floor and it’s about time people stop overlooking this former UCLA Bruin. Maybe a catchy nickname will help Love’s popularity, so you know what to do. Whoever has the best nickname will win a dope prize from the SLAM vault and get their name in Trash…

• Sure Shot

  Ryne Nelson

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:03 am

  Virtually unknown in high school, All-Star Dwyane Wade is now known as one of the L’s greatest overachievers. Are Zen rituals part of his success? We don’t know, but we do know this pic calls for some explanation. Let us know how this shot should be captioned. Whoever writes the funniest caption will win a dope prize from our vault and see their name in Trash Talk next issue.

• NBA JAM Elections, Week 5

  Ryne Nelson

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  by Brad Graham In case you missed it… The (second) greatest arcade machine ever conceived (after Street Fighter II, for those keeping count) is heading to your place in 2010. NBA JAM will soon be unleashed on the Nintendo Wii, thanks to EA Sports, and the best part – we get to elect the NBA players who will appear on the game’s final rosters. Up for consideration (and currently on the clock) are the Detroit Pistons, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls. Players eligible for the Motown Pistons include: C – Ben Wallace PF – Charlie Villanueva SF – Tayshaun Prince SG –…

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• Slam Dunk Central NBA Power Rankings

  Stephen Rhodes

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:06 am

  Cavaliers maintain top spot This week found that as of right now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are unquestionably the team to beat, despite their loss of Mo Williams. The Cavs are what a championship team is all about. Fortunately for them, they don’t have to face the Los Angeles Lakers until possibly the NBA Finals. Utah made a leap this week and are on a hot streak, while the Miami Heat went 0-for-the week. Without further adieu, here’s this week’s edition of Slam Dunk Central’s NBA Power Rankings: Cleveland Cavaliers (1). They’ve won 11 straight and are without on…

• Gasol Steps It Up To Lead Lakers Past Spurs 101-89

  Jeff Sack

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:11 pm

  The Los Angeles Lakers started a make-shift line-up Monday night as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center.  The reigning NBA Champions were without All-Star Kobe Bryant and center Andrew Bynum both side-lined with injuries. So big man Pau Gasol took the reins of the club as he recorded a double-double including 21 points and led the Lakers past San Antonio by a final score of 101-89. Ron Artest added 18 points while Lamar Odom also had a double-double with 16 points. Manu Ginobili led the Spurs with 21 points off of the bench. San Antonio came out of the gate in the first…

• Vinsanity Reigns At Amway, Magic Rally To Swat Hornets 123-117

  Stephen Rhodes

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:20 pm

  It’s been awhile since Vince Carter was up to his old tricks, skills-wise. Fortunately for the 17,461 in attendance at Amway Arena, they were witness to a rare display of basketball from Carter that they haven’t seen in some time as the Orlando Magic hosted the New Orleans Hornets. If you remember the Vince Carter from his days with the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets, then just assume that the Vince of old was on display Friday night as he exploded for a season-high 48 points, enabling Orlando to rally and get past New Orleans 123-117. The Hornets trio of Peja Stojakovic,…

• Clippers Kaman Will Play On West All-Star Team Replacing Roy

  Jeff Sack

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:03 pm

  The “Los Angeles Times” reported Monday that NBA Commissioner David Stern named Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman to take the roster spot of Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy on the Western Conference squad for the NBA All-Star Game that will be held Sunday. Roy who  was named as a reserve announced last Saturday because of problems with his right hamstring he would miss the contest. This will be the first appearaance in the NBA All-Star game for the big man from the Clippers. Kaman now in his seventh campaign in the Association has averaged 20.2 points and 9 boards per…

• LBJ, Westbrook Selected NBA Players Of The Week

  Stephen Rhodes

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:19 pm

  The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Feb. 1-7. James paced the league in scoring, averaging 35.0 points and was second in assists (10.3 apg), leading Cleveland to a 3-0 week. James also averaged 7.0 rebounds in 43.0 minutes. On Feb. 6, James scored a franchise-record 35 points in the first half and had a season-high tying five steals in the Cavaliers win over New York. James recorded his 19th double-double of the season with 22 points and a…

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• Kobe unsure about playing in All-Star game

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:24 am

• Magic rally past Hornets as Carter scores 48

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:11 pm

• Gasol leads Kobe-less Lakers past Spurs

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:01 pm

  No Kobe, still no problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. Pau Gasol had 21 points, 19 rebounds, eight assists and five blocked shots to lead five players in double figures, and Los Angeles beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night as Bryant missed his second consecutive game with a sore left ankle.

• Cavs remove arena's water fountains

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:02 pm

  Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water.

• Pacers C Foster out rest of season with back injury

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:28 pm

  Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

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• Ankle could keep Kobe Bryant out of All-Star Game

  ESPNLosAngeles.com news services

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am

  Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum missed Monday's Lakers game, and Bryant could sit out the All-Star Game.

• Spud Webb to judge Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend

  ESPNDallas.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:01 am

  Former champion Spud Webb to help judge NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.

• Delonte West of Cleveland Cavaliers not expected to play vs. New Jersey Nets

  Associated Press

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:50 am

  Cavaliers guard Delonte West is expected to miss his ninth straight game since breaking his left ring finger.

• Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce pulled from practice, questionable for Wednesday

  Chris Forsberg

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am

  Doc Rivers indicated that the Celtics pulled captain Paul Pierce out of practice Monday afternoon to rest his sprained left mid-foot injury.

• Charlotte Bobcats' Raymond Felton, Tyson Chandler expect to play Tuesday vs. Washington Wizards

  Associated Press

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am

  Bobcats point guard Raymond Felton and center Tyson Chandler expect to play against the Wizards on Tuesday.

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  ESPN.com - TrueHoop

• Tuesday Bullets

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am

  A treasure trove of NBA dunk contest video. Tim Varner of 48 Minutes of Hell, agitating for a Spurs trade, perhaps for Tyrus Thomas: "I’m not at all convinced this season’s struggles amount to the end of an era. The Spurs still have time to get back to the top during the Duncan window. But it’s going to take a radical re-approach, and the clock is ticking. But really, the Spurs are one move away from being next year’s popular dark horse selection. Watch it happen. R.C. Buford and his staff rarely make mistakes. And the Richard Jefferson trade wasn’t one of them.

• John Hollinger on Joe Dumars

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:49 am

  Joe Dumars has long been hailed as one of the best general managers in the NBA, but John Hollinger (Insider) says he's living on his reputation at this point: Check out the résumé and find me a correct decision. Just one. Fire Saunders? Wrong. Hire Michael Curry? Wrong. Trade Chauncey Billups? Wrong. Extend Richard Hamilton? Wrong. Sign Kwame Brown? Wrong. Go after Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva? Wrong again. In two years, the Pistons have gone from one of the best teams in basketball to among the worst. They stink, they're capped out, and they don't have much in the way of young talent;…

• Jerry Stackhouse on Vince Carter's bad season

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:44 am

  Jerry Stackhouse apperas on SIRIUS XM’s Mad Dog Radio in a segment called "Stack's House." Yesterday, before Vince Carter's best scoring night of the season, he had this exchange: Caller: “I don’t want to disgrace one of your fellow Tar Heels but Vince Carter is not playing very well for the Magic. Do you think they made a mistake by not trying harder to get [Hedo] Turkoglu back and then trading for him? I almost think he’d be better off the bench as kind of like a spark maybe that would help out. I don’t know, you tell me.” Jerry Stackhouse: “I got…

• Juwan Howard's neighbors sound off

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:35 am

  Veteran Juwan Howard barely made the Blazers as 12th man, but thanks to injuries has become a starter, and seems to be holding up nicely despite turning 37 a couple of days ago. Insights into Howard's lifestyle from those who know him best:

• Video vault of NBA H.O.R.S.E.

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am

  A video trove of NBA players playing H.O.R.S.E. -- not just in the official competition that will be repeated (sub-optimally) this weekend, but also from TV commercials, unofficial events and more. Pistol Pete Maravich, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Steve Nash, Larry Bird, Kevin Durant and more.

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• Might Injuries Keep Kobe Out of the All-Star Game?

  Brett Pollakoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:35 am

  Filed under: Lakers, NBA All-Star Game, NBA Injuries, NBA VideosWhen Kobe Bryant sat out the Lakers' win over the Blazers in Portland on Saturday, it snapped a personal streak of 235 consecutive games played. But after missing his second straight on Monday -- another Lakers' victory, this time over the Spurs -- the question now becomes this: Just how long should Kobe rest that injured ankle?The opinions, as you might imagine, are somewhat all over the place.There's one school of thought that goes like this: Kobe knows his body better than anyone else, and he shouldn't sit just for the sake of…

• Video: Roger Mason Jr. Stars in 'The Buzzer Beater'

  Brett Pollakoff

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:40 am

  Filed under: Spurs, NBA VideosAs more and more NBA players work to expand their personal brand, the use of videos that they hope will go "viral" seems to be the easiest way to do so. Steve Nash is an example of someone who's been exceptionally busy with the camera this season, and now we have this little ditty showcasing the comedic stylings of the lesser-known San Antonio Spur, Roger Mason Jr.This one came across as more silly than funny, but you get the idea.Any attempt by an athlete to show fans his or her funny side is appreciated, so let's applaud the effort here. Playing off of Mason's…

• NBA Union's New Web Site Off to Rollicking Bad Start

  Tom Ziller

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am

  Filed under: NBA Media WatchFor years, the Web site of the National Basketball Players Association has been fairly basic: the text of the league's collective bargaining agreement, a few dated press releases on awesome and worthwile union activities, mention of the Association's leadership and -- the truly crazed will miss this; consider me guilty -- the embedded sound of a bouncing basketball when you first visit the site.Again, it was a basic, useful site. Hardly third-millenium stuff, though. With negotiations for the 2011 CBA heating up, the union apparently decided it needed a new website…

• NBA's Amateur Dunk Contest Will Likely Overshadow the Real Thing

  Tom Ziller

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

  Filed under: NBA All-Star GameThe organizers of the 2010 Sprite Showdown Dunk Contest know what they're doing. The contest is set up for Friday night at the NBA Jam Session at the Dallas Convention Center. It will be broadcast live on the web before the rookie-sophomore game, but won't be on T.V. until Saturday -- and even then, it's on NBA TV. Yet it's almost guaranteed to get more buzz than the real shebang on Saturday night.For one, LeBron James -- the mythical creature everyone wishes would have agreed to enter the dunk contest -- will judge the amateurs. Where LeBron goes, attention…

• Vinsanity Returns Again in Orlando

  Tim Povtak

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:15 pm

  Filed under: Hornets, MagicORLANDO -- This looked like an old Vince Carter highlight tape -- just without the dunks. Carter, whose first season with his hometown team has been marked mostly by disappointment, finally delivered the game he had promised, exploding for a season-high 48 points while carrying the Magic to a 123-117, come-from-behind victory against New Orleans. "That was vintage Vince Carter,'' gushed Magic coach Stan Van Gundy. "He was incredible, unbelievable tonight. Most of his shots didn't even hit the rim.'' For Carter, it was his highest-scoring game since getting a…

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• Lakers fan: C's should keep Ray Allen for one last ride

  J.E. Skeets

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:05 am

  Craig Kwasniewski of The Association is one of the biggest Lakers fan around. He's a loyal season ticket holder, probably owns a Magic Johnson jersey or eight, and is a proud card-carrying member of "Celtics Hater." Which is why it was surprising to see Kwasniewski list a few reasons why the Boston Celtics should keep Ray Allen and give "The Big Three" one last shot at a title. Here's an excerpt:The long regular season. Relax Boston ... I know it's cold and miserable back east and the long winter is getting to you but you really need to be reminded how The Association…

• Create-a-caption: Good night, Dirk

  J.E. Skeets

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:05 am

  Mavericks owner Mark Cuban disagrees with a call in a game against the Warriors on Monday — so much so that he put Dirk right to sleep. Best caption wins a German pillow. Good luck, mates.After the jump, Jarrett Jack entertains Tas Melas and friends.Winner, zipster:Jack: "Check out my impression of Earl Boykins(notes) skying for a rebound."Co-runner-up, tmhgrls:Wealthy Old Man: "Here I am showing everyone my dick-in-a-box, and they're all watching Jarrett shoot an air-ball. Geez! Well, at least Tas has my attention."Co-runner-up, Joshua S: Star struck, Tas stares in…

• Video: Monta Ellis' latest trick shot

  J.E. Skeets

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:15 am

  Monta Ellis'(notes) reputation as a trick shot magician continues to grow. The Warriors guard swished another crazy shot, this one from well beyond half-court, while the CSNBayArea cameras were rolling on Monday.To paraphrase myself from an earlier post, take the above backward bomb, sprinkle in last week's over-the-backboard and-one circus shot, and mix in this ridiculousness and, well, you've got yourself a scrumptious recipe for the NBA's next H-O-R-S-E champion, ladies and gentlemen.Oh! What's that? Stern and Co. didn't ask Ellis to participate in H-O-R-S-E? Ah, right, that makes sense.

• TBJ Ep. 515: Insane

  J.E. Skeets

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am

  Monday to Friday, The Basketball Jones look at the big games and storylines from the night before with a mix of in-depth analysis and irreverent humor. As always, questions and comments are appreciated.On today's show, Skeets and Tas furrow through Monday's TNT doubleheader in their final show before heading to All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Do 48 points prove Vince Carter(notes) is back? Has Kobe Bryant's(notes) body finally given him the hint? Why is Darren Collison(notes) this good, this fast? All that, plus the determining factor in LeBron's Ohio future, Richard Jefferson's(notes) facial…

• All-Star Game ticket sales near 92,000

  J.E. Skeets

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:45 am

  Two weeks ago, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban warned that All-Star Weekend in Dallas could be the biggest party in the country's history."The Super Bowl, from a television perspective, is the biggest event of the year," Cuban told to the Dallas Morning News while possibly wearing a monocle and petting an evil black cat sitting on his lap. "But for attendance and partying, All-Star Weekend will make the Super Bowl look like a bar mitzvah."He wasn't kidding, Omri.Mavericks president Terdema Ussery said Monday that ticket sales for Sunday's NBA All-Star Game have officially…

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• Kaman Gets Nod To Replace Roy On All-Star Squad!

  New York Vinnie

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:06 pm

  Unfortunately one of the “True Good Guys” in the NBA Brandon Roy will not play this Sunday in Arlington, Texas when the NBA All-Star Game takes place. Roy announced last Saturday that his sore hamstring would keep him out of action until the All-Star break and rather than risking missing more time with the Portland Trail Blazers he will sit the game out. However as bad as New York Vinnie feels about the Portland star missing the contest a deserving player will be taking his place. The “Los Angeles Times” reported Monday that NBA Commissioner David Stern named Los…

• Cavaliers Most Likely Will Stick With Team They Have For Rest Of Season!

  New York Vinnie

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:54 am

  Sunday night after the New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl Number 44; New York Vinnie thought  about all the teams over the past few years that have finally broken through and won the Championship of their Sport after being ridiculed for years. The NFL not only has the Saints but the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers who did what at one time folks thought would be impossible. In Baseball we have witnessed the Red Sox win two World Series Titles and the White Sox also copped one. But there is still one city that has suffered for Frickin decades; longer than even New York Vinnie has…

• NEW YORK VINNIE SALUTES: The New Orleans Saints!

  New York Vinnie

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:33 pm

  New York Vinnie knows where my Frickin bread is buttered; Le Basketbawl is a Internet Site that is devoted to the NBA “The Greatest Game On Earth!” However New York Vinnie could not allow this moment to pass without giving it some mention. It was a moment that for many years many folks would never ever happen; but we seem to be breaking through  a lot of barriers over the past few years we never thought we would see! And when it comes right down to it is this not the Frickin personification of the “Great American Dream“? That if you want something Frickin bad enough and you…

• Harris Leaves Nets When Told He Would Not Be Bench Boss

  New York Vinnie

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:30 am

  If you are a regular here at “The House That New York Vinnie Built” Le Basketbawl then you are well aware that I have been looking forward with great glee to the New Jersey Nets setting a record at the end of the season. As of Sunday the Nets  are on pace to easily become ”The Worst NBA Team Of All Time” as it looks like they will come far below the 1972-1973 Philadelphia Sixers record of 9-73. Right now New Jersey is at 4-46 and will easily come in far below the infamous mark set 37 years ago. The Nets have not done too many things well over the past couple of…

• Snows-A-Palooza Postpones Hawks At Wizards!

  New York Vinnie

  6 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm

  This has been a truly Frickin insane season for the Washington Wizards so it almost seems Frickin fitting that they would be involved in this situation. The “Associated Press” reported Saturday that the game scheduled at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Saturday between the Wizards and the Atlanta Hawks has been postponed. The reason is the storm being referred  to as “Snows-A-Palooza” that buried the Mid-Atlantic region. Neither team could get to the city so the game has been postponed and a re-scheduled will be announced. So far there has been no connection…

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• Fly Through All Ears

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  Yes, we’re back. It was only Dan that left the country for a week, but still, now the show is back.Dan checks back in with Ken, and they talk a little trade action. Then Dan does something that’s never been done on this show.In the next segment, Dan talks with Josh Levin, of Slate.com, writer and host of the Hang Up and Listen podcast. Josh is originally from New Orleans, which gave them a chance

• Fall Over Parade

  29 Jan 2010 | 10:41 am

  I find it possibly amazing that Gerald Wallace is in the All-Star Game and Josh Smith should be. We did it. We made it. Our choices have been just. Note: I forgot Durant was a first-time All-Star yesterday because, in my mind, he's been on since Texas. Say that what you will about my love with this game.Oh wait, Josh Smith didn't get in, it stings me right down to the bone, and you can read all

• FD Guest Lecture: Ode to Quiet Stars

  26 Jan 2010 | 8:58 pm

  A brief history of my basketball verse feud with author Sherman Alexie: First, Sherman wrote a poem for TrueHoop on his reluctance to see Iverson start in the All-Star Game. Then, I hit back with a pro-AI bucket of rhymes. Now, here's his response to my response. The Monta stuff hurts!Let me sing for Saint Thomas Aquinas,Who believed truth is found through faithAnd reason. He would not have been

• An Engraving on the Stem of a 200-Year-Old Pipe

  25 Jan 2010 | 3:20 pm

  Yesterday, video surfaced that threatens to blow the NBA -- nay, the world -- wide open.The powers that be have been controlling the league through any number of shadowy organizations for years -- we all know that David Stern rigged the 1985 lottery for the Knicks by dipping their envelope in pure Vermont maple syrup, to name just one example.But now, one brave soul has proven what we all

• A Dinner of Onions

  22 Jan 2010 | 11:00 am

  You may also know me as Eric Freeman. Check out more of my writing at The Baseline.Shoals has a new column on the psychology behind the LeBron/Kobe debate. And make sure to check out the latest podcast.One of Phil Jackson's most notable tactics as Zen Master is his yearly tradition of selecting books for each of his players to read. He considers the player's personality and needs, and makes a

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• Danny Ainge’s Critical Juncture

  Jeff Clark

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:05 am

  Danny Ainge’s Critical Juncture "The reason is clear: it is now obvious that the Boston Celtics will not win the 2010 NBA title. And their chances of winning the 2011 NBA title, as presently constituted, are even more remote. In other words, the team is no longer a genuine contender." - Elrod

• Daily Links 2/9

  FLCeltsFan

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:35 am

  Herald    Trading Ray Allen only hope for C’s Trip can put Green on feetDoc Rivers’ done being nice Vince Carter drops 48, leads Magic rallyLakers, minus Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, defeat Spurs Monday practice notes: Pierce questionable for Wed. game, Rondo in H-O-R-S-E competition Some positive signs in a trying season for Glen DavisGlobe    Pierce 'questionable' They have hit a switchBig Three make final (home) stand? CelticsBlog    Doc Gives Insight Into Celtics' StrugglesCeltics Green   Pistol Pete: A Master at…

• Doc Gives Insight Into Celtics' Struggles

  Greg Payne

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:26 am

  More photos » Charles Krupa - AP Doc Rivers recognizes his team is struggling. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Browse more photos » Steve Bulpett of the Herald has some terrific quotes from Doc Rivers, who discussed the current state of the team: "I think when you have a veteran team there's several pitfalls," Rivers said. "One, you're a veteran team. Two, ‘We'll turn it on.' Well, I don't buy into that. I never have. "Three, leaning back on your past success. Your past success is no guarantee to future success, and I think this team leans back too far on what they've done.

• Rajon Rondo confirms he will be taking part in HORSE competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. It will...

  Jeff Clark

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm

  Rajon Rondo confirms he will be taking part in HORSE competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. It will include Kevin Durant and Omri Cassipi Mike Petraglia

• Pierce Questionable

  Jeff Clark

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:01 pm

  Pierce 'questionable' - Celtics Blog - Boston.com Celtics' captain Paul Pierce practiced briefly Monday and is "questionable" for the Celtics' visit to New Orleans Wednesday. "Paul didn't do a lot, we actually pulled him out early," Rivers said of Pierce. "He wasn't moving around very well. He's questionable, I think he's going to play but right now we'll wait and see. We have a forced day off because we have to get to New Orleans before the parade."

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• Shock May Make Move Without 2 All-Stars

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- One of the last things the Detroit Shock did before they moved to Oklahoma was announce that All-Stars Deanna Nolan and Katie Smith had agreed to contract extensions.

• Lakers Down Spurs For Second Win Without Kobe

  By REUTERS

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:31 am

  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers pulled together to win their second straight contest without Kobe Bryant with a 101-89 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

• Analysis: Dueling Priorities as the Knicks Rebuild

  By HOWARD BECK

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:10 am

  The Knicks’ present is gloomy, their future uncertain, and their short- and long-term goals in clear conflict. Call it an unfortunate but necessary side effect of rebuilding.

• NBA Standings

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:10 am

  All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division.

• Bryant Unsure About Playing in All-Star Game

  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:40 pm

  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

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• Austin Day has Game on the Lanes

  Natalie Sitto

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:13 pm

  When 6 foot 11 Austin Daye isn’t working on his game, he’s working on his other game. Bowling FSN ran an entertaining segment of Austin and FSN Reporter Justin White going at it at the lanes (not in the lane). I won’t spoil the ending.

• The Need4Swede Winner Is

  Natalie Sitto

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  Kelly Bennett of Chicago Illinois, who snagged the Need4Swede T-Shirt. More contests to come, so stay tooned.

• Thanks Nets – From Pistons Fans

  Natalie Sitto

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am

  Pistons fans can thank The New Jersey Nets for putting some smiles on our faces. After a miserable night in Indiana on Friday, the Pistons bounced back with an impressive 92-99 win Saturday night. Key Points: A whopping 52% from the floor for the Pistons. Rodney Stuckey with a double-double. A tale of two days for Stuckey who went from zero assists Friday night to 11 on Saturday. He may have went 4-for-13 on the night for 10 points, but when you help you’re teammates get buckets that is good enough. Really, how do you let Kris Humphries put up 21 on you? The Pistons always have the…

• Swedetastic

  Natalie Sitto

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:24 pm

  Just got back from the Pistons 92-99 win against the Nets and I just had to put up the Swedetastic highlights. Yes, we had a perfect Swede Saturday night – Jonas Jerebko 9-for-9 with 7 boards for 20 points. Video Courtesy of The Detroit Pistons and the NBA And I witnessed Ben Wallace’s 2002nd, 2003rd, 2004th and his 2005th blocks.

• The Pistons vs. The Nets

  Natalie Sitto

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  The 16-32 Detroit Pistons are back home at the Palace to host the New Jersey Nets. The Nets would like to exact some revenge and The Pistons need to at least try to give some effort and play up to their potential. Yes that was a shot, but do you blame me? Did you see how they lost to Indiana their last two meetings? Injury Report: Charlie Villanueva didn’t play last night with back spasms, I am assuming he’s a game time decision though nothing official has been said. The Scouting Report via Pistons.com Tip is at 7:30 pm EST and will be televised on Fox Sports Detroit. For the…

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  Basketbawful

• Worst of the Night: February 8, 2010

  Basketbawful

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:34 am

  I might be totally imagining this, but the Mavericks' "defense"seems to be aging Mark Cuban at an accelerated rate.The Orlando Magic: "Vinsanity is back!"You'll be reading that for the next couple days. At least until after the Magic play the Bulls in Chicago tomorrow night. And there's no doubt that Vince Carter had a throwback game, scoring 48 points on 19-for-27 from the field, 6-for-10 from downtown and 4-for-4 from the line. It was the third-highest point total of his career, behind only the 51 points he scored on February 27, 2000 for the Raptors against the Suns and the 51 points he…

• Bawful After Dark: February 8, 2010

  chris

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:54 pm

  Hey everyone, it's Lacktion Chris stepping in for the usuals for this middling Monday of basketball activity. (Or, considering there are only three games, is that lacktivity I sense?!) First off are some goofy photos (all courtesy of Dan B.)... Worst of the Weekend in Pictures: WOO! Pacers basketball!!! "Didn't you just get in trouble with the law or something?""For the last time, man, I'm not Gary Coleman!" The Birdman without 8 pounds of hair product... Yeah, still weird A tribute to failure and shame Bawful Trade of the Day:And now, my choice for TRADE OF THE DAY. It manages to not only…

• Worst of the Weekend: Not-So-Super (Bowl) Edition

  Basketbawful

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:32 pm

  The Detroit Pistons: Joe Dumars' master plan continued with a 107-83 loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis. Ben Gordon had a game-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting, but Charlie Villaneuva missed the game with a sore back, while Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince combined to shoot 5-for-20 and finished with more turnovers (4) than assists. The result: a 24-point loss to one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference.Eh. What else could you expect from a team that "hoped to build momentum after beating New Jersey on Tuesday."Mind you, the Pacers had allowed at least 100 points in 12 of their…

• Bawful After Dark: Weekend Watch

  Dan B.

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm

  Mike Dunleavy could use these words of advice from The Big Motivator(h/t Big Bad Carter AKA Greg)We're bringing the double-team on you again this weekend. I've got the top half, and Chris has written up our game previews.It's Super Bowl weekend! I just don't really care all that much. I want to not like Indianapolis, but it's hard to not like Peyton Manning. And I didn't really care about the Saints before this season, but they're a fun team and it'd be nice to see them win the Super Bowl too. There needs to be a more good/evil type of game for the Super Bowl to really be interesting in my…

• Worst of the Night: February 4, 2010

  Basketbawful

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:53 am

  BALL.The Miami Heat: After his team scored only 13 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 102-86 loss to the Crabs in Cleveland, Dwyane Wade said: "This team is just better than us. You have to be realistic. I understand this team has NBA championship aspirations. We don't have that. We're focusing on trying to get to the playoffs and this team is trying to get to the championship. It's totally different."Translation: We suck.Okay, maybe that interpretation is a tad harsher than what Pookie actually meant, but it's true.Meanwhile, King Crab pulled a reverse Magic Johnson. Instead of going…

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  Detroit Bad Boys

• Kuester Explains Kwame's Benching; Wallace Explains Kwame's Career

  Matt W

  9 Feb 2010 | 2:05 am

  I almost made this a FanShot instead of an actual post so it didn't get blown out of proportion, but the more I think about it, the more worthy of discussion I think this is. Kwame Brown, penciled in as a starter before the start of the season, has essentially fallen out of the rotation. What's the secret to his getting more PT? Playing better defense, says John Kuester. From the Detroit News: "Our biggest concern and I have discussed it with him is defense," Kuester said. "We have to make sure he continually plays the consistent defense that I want to in the scheme. That is pick-and-roll,…

• He Kaman Took It - From a Deserving Player

  Kevin Sawyer

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:29 pm

  Sometimes injuries to players selected to the All-star game can be a blessing.  The league can remedy an oversight by sending someone who should have been selected by the fans or coaches.  Or maybe it can find room for a player representing a team that doesn't have an all-star.   As the injuries pile up, the qualifications narrow. Maybe a long-time fringe candidate finally gets the honor, or an old fan favorite gets one last shot to be a hero.  If worse comes to worse, the league can send a second player from a championship contender.  Or... It can send Chris…

• Colts vs. Saints: Super Bowl XLIV [Open Threads]

  Packey

  7 Feb 2010 | 1:48 pm

  Add today's game face to the collage of Manning Face, but will Peyton add a second Super Bowl to his resume? All the 'experts' seem to think it's the Colts' game to lose.   If you are feeling chatty during tonight's Super Bowl, there's a plethora of open threads.   SB Nation is holding the grand open thread for all -- here.   If that is too crowded for you, then you have other options:  The Colts blogger here at SB Nation, BigBlueShoe, is credentialed and at the game.  If you feel like mingling with the Colts fans you can go to Stampede Blue. The…

• Where Helping the Nets Chase History Happens (Twice in a Week): Pistons 99, Nets 92

  Packey

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  What Happened: What should have been expected -- the Pistons picked up a win against the Nets at home. Neither was particularly pretty, but the Pistons handed the Nets their second loss in the past five days adding to what seems like will be a record breaking season of futility for the Nets.  After last night's loss, the Nets are now 4-46, tying the '92-93 Mavs and '72-73 76ers for the worst 50-game start in all of sports.   The Pistons started the game en fuego, shooting nearly 70% with a little over five minutes left in the first half, thanks in large part to hitting their first…

• Fist-fight in the sewer, Nets @ Pistons

  Kevin Sawyer

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:41 pm

  Game tips at 7:30 pm ET  Detroit Pistons: 16-32 (11-14 road, -5.6 margin) New Jersey Nets: 4-45 (3-19 road, -11.7 margin) Oppo Research They're back, and now there is reason to worry.  The Pistons were scarcely able to dispense with the lowly Nets on the road, yielding a ridiculous 24 points and 14 assists to Devin Harris.  Now they are playing on the end of a back-to-back, which began with a humiliating drubbing by the Pacers.  If the Pistons can't stop Harris, then suddenly the Nets offense looks downright potent.  Brook Lopez had 27 points to go with his seven…

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  The Basketball Jones

• Ep. 515: Insane

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am

  On today’s show, Skeets and Tas furrow through Monday’s TNT doubleheader in their final show before heading to All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Do 48 points prove Vince Carter is back? Has Kobe Bryant’s body finally given him the hint? Why is Darren Collison this good, this fast? All that, plus the determining factor in LeBron’s Ohio future, Richard Jefferson’s facial hair, shady weather and data plans. Thank you for being a friend! Join The Basketball Jones Facebook page. Subscribe to the video show on iTunes | Download the .m4v directlySubscribe to the audio show on iTunes | Download…

• Ep. 514: Who Dat?

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:02 am

  On today’s show, Skeets and Tas fight through the football to bring you this weekend’s NBA winners and losers. Are the Celtics losing their drive? Could Dirk sitting have helped the Mavs? How did a snowstorm finally make the Wizards a winner? All that, plus Kevin Martin’s chicken legs, a mini-review of the new LeBron/Dwight McDonald’s commercial and is Chris Bosh a sweet potato? Thank you for being a friend! Join The Basketball Jones Facebook page. Subscribe to the video show on iTunes | Download the .m4v directlySubscribe to the audio show on iTunes | Download the .mp3 directly

• TBJ, Super Bowl Fantasy Reminder

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:22 am

  Well, hello there. Quick reminder that you can play The Basketball Jones in live, real-time fantasy this Sunday afternoon for the Super Bowl. It’s free, we’ll talk some trash, and you could win a trip to Don Shula’s resort in Florida! Seriously. Go to InGamer Fantasy and pick your team.

• Ep. 513: Angry Pop

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:22 am

  On today’s show, Skeets and Tas have all your Thursday night TNT action. Is Wade resigned to failure this season? Why did Popovich decide not to call a timeout when the game got out of hand? Are the Blazers better when they pick up the tempo? All that, plus the implications of the Dunleavy resignation on the trade deadline, Real LeBron vs. Digital LeBron and a Grizzly Wanker. Think you can beat The Jones at Super Bowl fantasy? Sign up to play ‘em and win a prize at InGamer Fantasy. Subscribe to the video show on iTunes | Download the .m4v directlySubscribe to the audio show on iTunes |…

• Ep. 512: Havin' A Roni

  4 Feb 2010 | 8:37 am

  On today’s show, Skeets and Tas compile the essential news and notes from last night’s action. Have the Jazz become an upper-echelon team? Which backup center would look great in Utah? Is AK47 the key to the Jazz winning streak? All that, plus a motivated Amar’e, streaking Suns and the most overrated coach in the NBA. Think you can beat The Jones at Superbowl fantasy? Sign up to play ‘em and win a prize at InGamer Fantasy. Subscribe to the video show on iTunes | Download the .m4v directlySubscribe to the audio show on iTunes | Download the .mp3 directly

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  Hoops Addict

• Catching Up With Paul Westphal

  Ryan McNeill

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:44 am

  On Sunday afternoon I had the chance to chat with Sacramento Kings head coach Paul Westphal about when he realized Tyreke Evans would be a special player in the NBA, his thoughts on Kevin Martin and Evans playing together and what he’s enjoyed about his return to coaching in the NBA.

• College Basketball Power Rankings

  Aaron Torres

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

  Hmm, think the folks who run college basketball might know what they’re doing? Just a day after the NFL season ended, college hoops is set to roll out its most exciting week of action yet. Honestly, look at the schedule: Villanova-West Virginia and Texas-Kansas on Monday. Purdue-Michigan State and Tennessee-Vanderbilt on Tuesday On Wednesday, you’ve got Syracuse-UConn, Duke-North Carolina and New Mexico-UNLV (the totally underrated game of the entire slate) West Virginia-Pittsburgh on Friday. And a whole two days of wall to wall excitement on Saturday and Sunday. If this week doesn’t…

• Catching Up With Jason Thompson

  Ryan McNeill

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am

  Yesterday morning I had the chance to chat with Jason Thompson about the challenges he faces while guarding Chris Bosh, how playing with Tyreke Evans has helped make him a better player and he shared his thoughts on the pairing of Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin in Sacramento’s backcourt.

• In The Scrum With Hedo Turkoglu

  Ryan McNeill

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:22 pm

  After a big win against Sacramento, Toronto forward Hedo Turkoglu talked with the media about playing with a mask this afternoon,Toronto’s recent strong play in the fourth quarter, the improved chemistry between himself and Chris Bosh and how going 4-6 from the field in the first quarter helped to build his confidence.

• Hoops Addict Podcast: All-Star Edition

  Rashad Mobley

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm

  In this eighth edition of the Hoops Addict Podcast, Rashad and Ryan discuss: Who did and did not deserve to make the 2010 All-Star game The MVP candidates The best  and most disappointing teams so far this season The best coach so far The rookie of the year Click here to download the MP3 of this podcast.

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  L.A. Times - Lakers

• Ankle injury keeps Kobe Bryant in the locker room again

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:57 am

  He misses his second game in a row as the Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 101-89. He continues to get treatment and isn't sure if he'll play in Utah or in the All-Star game. Kobe Bryant tried with all his might to play Monday night, getting treatment around the clock, working on his sprained left ankle so he could get on the court to help the Lakers against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center.

• Spurs sputter while stuck in the muck

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich says his current lineup has not 'jelled as a group, to date.' The older team's struggles are evident in loss to the Lakers, their longtime and key Western rivals. They don't make marquee matchups in the Western Conference the way they used to.

• Lakers make the Spurs feel their pain

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Short-handed L.A. wins again without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, pounding the Spurs with a team effort led by Pau Gasol's near-triple-double. They did it again, indelibly, as if to show the first time wasn't a fluke.

• Minor injuries add up to a semi-major impact on Lakers

  9 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Andrew Bynum (hip) misses a second straight game and won't play Wednesday in Utah, and Kobe Bryant (ankle) sits out again. This after Pau Gasol and Ron Artest missed significant time earlier this seas The injury bug stayed away from the Lakers a year ago, leaving them alone on their path to a 15th NBA championship.

• Lakers' day off is particularly well-timed for Kobe, Bynum

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Coach Phil Jackson cancels practice a day after Saturday's big win in Portland, giving his All-Star guard and starting center a chance to rest injuries before Monday's game against San Antonio. Sunday was a day of rest and reflection for the Lakers, particularly for the injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum .

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  And One

• And We're Back . . .

  Carolyn I Hastings

  14 Jan 2010 | 4:35 am

  Someone please bring my Cavs back to a time zone I can handle. 10:30 pm Eastern tonight. 10:30 pm Eastern Saturday night. Feels like they've been away forever. Sunday? No. Monday? No. How about Tuesday, January 19th v Toronto? There we go - 7 pm Eastern. A game I can watch and still get up for work in the morning.

• Costumed Cavs

  Carolyn I Hastings

  1 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm

  Halloween in Shaker began with a father/son Freddie Krueger duo out for Nestles bars and ended hours later with the Cavs treating the Bobs to an offensive onslaught. Delonte West, recently absent from the team but always in our hearts, stepped into his Cavs costume and, in keeping with the spooky theme, #13 scored 13.

• Deja Q

  Carolyn I Hastings

  28 Oct 2009 | 4:39 pm

  20,562 dwindled quickly. Long before the final buzzer ended the excruciating fourth quarter, fans were shaking their heads and heading to the exits. Bench points were minimal, Shaq caught the ball just outside of the optimal under-the-basket-and-plunk-it-in position, Anthony Parker showed promise and newness at the same time as an on-the-money pass from LB bounced off his head and into the stands. OK, maybe it didn't bounce off his head but you get the point. Joe Tait declared Anthony Parker the recipient of a critical lesson - when LeBron is on the floor, the ball may arrive with little…

• Cavs Countdown

  Carolyn I Hastings

  25 Oct 2009 | 9:38 am

  Always nice to begin the season with a James Naismith tribute; one man, one ball, two baskets, endless entertainment. Rob Rains, co-author of “James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball”, offers a glimpse into the life of bball’s greatgranddaddy, outside of the sports arena. [Writing for the New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/sports/basketball/25naismith.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y), Rob places basketball within the broader context of Naismith’s life, goals, experiences and passions.

• Brick by Brick - The LEGO Book

  Carolyn I Hastings

  20 Oct 2009 | 6:18 pm

  Long time readers will remember my slightly unhealthy obsession with all things LEGO. And now the ultimate reward - The LEGO Book.

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  Both Teams Played Hard

• All the News Fit to Six: February 3, 2010

  Jared Wade

  2 Feb 2010 | 10:48 pm

  (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

• Dikembe Sells Scrap Metal and F***ing Darko F***ing Swears Like a F***ing Sailor. S***.

  Jared Wade

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:48 pm

  I’m not sure if this commercial below is real. And frankly I don’t even care. (via @jose3030) And in other, barely-English news, here’s an interview with Darko in which he swears at least 21 times. (via @JakeAppleman)

• Shaq & Kobe Get a Portrait Taken at JC Penney

  Jared Wade

  2 Feb 2010 | 9:36 pm

  This photo would make more sense on Awkward Family Photos than in Sports Illustrated’s “Rare Photos of Kobe” feature. (h/t @jeskeets) This one, this one, this one and this one are also particularly awkward/comical.

• All the News Fit to Six: February 2, 2010

  Jared Wade

  2 Feb 2010 | 2:26 am

  (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

• Stuff I Read and Enjoyed … Featuring What the Lakers are Reading

  Jared Wade

  2 Feb 2010 | 1:51 am

  [Given the ongoing inactivity around here pertaining to anything going on in the actual season, I'm begrudgingly going to start doing a recurring "Stuff I Read" column just to keep you abreast on the NBA-related posts that are worth your time.] 1. Phil Jackson Buys Books for His Lakers Players Every year around this time, the Zen Master famously gives everyone on his team a book. Perhaps it’s just to ensure they all read at least one during the year or maybe it really is to teach them savvy lessons about basketball and life. Most likely, it’s closer to how Eric Freeman puts it in…

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  InsideHoops

• Magic to honor Darrell Armstrong Feb. 19

  Inside Hoops

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:14 am

  As part of the Orlando Magic’s “Commitment to the Past,” fan-favorite guard Darrell Armstrong will be honored by the organization when the Magic host Dallas on Friday, Feb. 19 at Amway Arena.  Game time is 8 p.m. Undrafted by any NBA franchise, Armstrong was originally signed as a free agent by Orlando on Apr. 8, 1995.  [...]

• Reggie Evans not a suit guy

  Inside Hoops

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am

  Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star writes: Reggie Evans, the Raptors’ designated banger, is expected to make his regular season debut on Wednesday, and what kind of shape is he in? If you’ve watched him in his only regular-season turn as a Raptor – as a sometimes-manic bench presence – it’s been difficult to say. Evans’ courtside [...]

• Sixers go 3-0 against winning teams without Iverson

  Inside Hoops

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am

  Tom Moore of The Intelligencer reports: The 19-31 Sixers have won three in a row - all against teams with a .500 or better record at the time - with Allen Iverson absent and Willie Green starting in his place. The 6-foot-3 Green and 6-4 rookie Jrue Holiday have given the Sixers better size and matchups in [...]

• Vince Carter scores 48

  Inside Hoops

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:06 pm

  The AP reports: Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets 123-117 on Monday night. Carter was 19 for 27 shooting and had 34 points in the second half with some of the most sizzling moves since he joined the Magic, who [...]

• Rockets sign Garrett Temple to 10-day contract

  Inside Hoops

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm

  Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has signed Rio Grande Valley guard Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract, marking his first-ever Call-Up to the NBA. “Garrett is a versatile player who can play multiple positions,” said Rockets Vice President of Basketball Operations and Rio Grande Valley General Manager Gersson Rosas. “Garrett [...]

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  Blazers Blog

• Live blog: Trail Blazers vs. Thunder

  Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:50 am

  Portland looks for it's fifth consecutive win against Oklahoma City.

• LaMarcus Aldridge on 'Jim Rome Is Burning'

  Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:18 am

  The Blazers forward talks about weathering the injuries, Brandon Roy, Andre Miller's 52 points and his alma mater on ESPN's 'Jim Rome Is Burning'

• Trail Blazers-Thunder preview: Defending Kevin Durant (with video)

  Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:58 pm

  In the last meeting between Portland and Oklahoma City, the Blazers held Kevin Durant to only 16 points on 3-of-20 shooting, his third-lowest scoring output of the season.

• Clippers' Kaman named to replace Blazers' Brandon Roy in All-Star game

  The Associated Press

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:26 pm

  Kaman will be making his first All-Star appearance.

• A.M. Blazers links: Trade winds blowing

  Sean Meagher, OregonLive.com

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:32 am

  Portland is mentioned in trade rumors involving Milwaukee's Kurt Thomas and Washington's Caron Butler.

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  Miami Heat | Sun-Sentinel Blogs

• It's not the person, it's the plan

  Ira Winderman

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm

  First things first.In Monday's follow-up to the Heat's winless three-game trip, when addressing Dwyane Wade's postgame comments Saturday in Chicago, it was mentioned at the top of that story that the Heat guard had "taken issue with the approach of Erik Spoelstra."Because he did. Not with Spoelstra. Not with Spoelstra's body of work, personality, career. But with the need "to find a way also to mix it up, stop being a team that everybody knows exactly what we're going to do."To use Erik's parlance, the moments after a game are when things can get…

• ASK IRA: Is there a voice than resonates?

  Ira Winderman

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:42 am

  Q: Spoelstra comes off like a corporate business guy who uses "buzz words" that put people to sleep in boardroom meetings (let alone young talent), and Wade doesn't get in people's faces when they mess up, like Kobe, M.J., Bird and Magic used to. Couldn't they get Alonzo Mourning to dangle unmotivated players by their Nikes from the top of the Triple A? He's plenty scary when he wants to be. -- Rob.A: Or bring in Gilbert Arenas and his arsenal. Yes, the talk, talk, talk aspect of leadership has not produced the desired results. I would not be surprised, if, as soon…

• A chilling possibility with Wade's future

  Ira Winderman

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:25 am

  Think the five-game losing streak is the toughest conundrum the Heat has to deal with?Think Dwyane Wade's words of concern with the team's offense are ominous?Think again.What's chilling, truly alarming, practically apocalyptic, is what might happen in the NBA's next collective-bargaining agreement: Wade may have practically no financial incentive to remain with the Heat when he hits free agency this summer.Until now, with the Heat able to offer a sixth year on a new deal, instead of the five from an outside team, and with the Heat able to offer larger annual raises than an…

• ASK IRA: Has Spoelstra lost this team?

  Ira Winderman

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:23 am

  Q: I don't know, it just seems to me that the Heat players are not buying into Spoelstra's rhetoric about defense and "purity." I don't think he has their faith. If he did, there probably wouldn't be this much inconsistency, especially on the defensive end. They haven't bought into it. -- Moshe.A: It would be disingenuous for me to disagree after what was said in the locker room in Chicago, and just the overall lack of enthusiasm. The question is whether the issues merely are an outgrowth of losing, or whether faith in leadership has eroded. It will be very…

• Bulls 95, Heat 91

  Ira Winderman

  6 Feb 2010 | 7:41 pm

  Observations from Saturday's 95-91 loss to the Bulls at the United Center: It should not have been this difficult against an opponent playing on the second night of a back-to-back, lacking injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas. Yes, Michael Beasley was off with his shot, but it's almost as if that isn't a factor anymore. He simply is not allowed to play at the close of close games. Erik Spoelstra wouldn't even entertain a question about a lineup change, with Quentin Richardson following by nailing consecutive 3-point attempts at the start. The Heat opened 3 for 4 on…

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  Cleveland Cavaliers

• Gameblog: Cavs vs. New Jersey Nets

  George Thomas

  9 Feb 2010 | 9:47 am

  Game: Cavs (41-11) vs.  New Jersey Nets (4-46) Broadcast:  TV: FSOhio WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM). Starters: Cavs:  LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O’Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G). New Jersey:  Javis Hayes (F); Yi Jianlian (F); Brook Lopez (C); Courtney Lee (G); Devin Harris (G). Injured: Cavs:  Delonte West (left ring finger) – QUESTIONABLE.  Leon Powe (left knee surgery); Mo Williams (left shoulder sprain) – OUT. Nets:  Devin Harris (mild left shoulder strain); Yi Jianlian (sore right shoulder) – QUESTIONABLE. …

• New York Media Begins to Acknowledge Reality?

  George Thomas

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:35 am

  The New York Daily News’ Mike Lupica couldn’t do it in a Christmas Day column, but a colleague, Frank Isola, the New York Knicks beat writer for the same paper, wrote about what most New Yorkers are afraid to admit:  their chances of getting LeBron James in free agency may not be that great. The worst-kept secret in sports is that James, a pending free agent, is the Knicks’ primary target starting July 1. The best thing the Knicks have to offer is Madison Square Garden and endless marketing opportunities – although James appears to be doing pretty well in the…

• James on Team USA: Sounds As If He’s In. Quick Free Agency Decision?

  George Thomas

  7 Feb 2010 | 2:04 pm

  Don’t expect LeBron James to drag out his free agent experience come the summertime. He sounds as if he plans to make that decision soon after the July 1 opening so that he can concentrate on the FIBA World Championship in Turkey this summer.  USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo told AOL Fanhouse that he was confident that James would return to Team USA. When asked if he was closer to making a decision about his participation James said: ‘’I’ve got a really busy schedule and you guys already know my schedule what’s got to happen this summer,’’ he said. ‘’Once I take…

• Gameblog: Cavs vs. New York Knicks

  George Thomas

  6 Feb 2010 | 4:15 pm

  Post-mortem: Cavs 113, Knicks 106 In a nutshell:  Coach Mike Brown didn’t like the way Saturday’s game played out – even with a win.  The Cavs didn’t play Cleveland basketball.  They outshot the Knicks instead. They allowed New York to shoot 53 percent from the floor and that lack of defense cost them a 22-point lead, making the game too close for comfort. ”I didn’t know if we would make shots or miss shots, but nobody was stopping anybody in the first half. We didn’t get the lead because we were making stops. We got the lead because ‘Bron…

• J.J. Hickson posterizes Dwayne Wade

  Dan

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:19 am

  From last night’s game: One more after the jump.

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  Sactown Royalty

• Kevin Martin, Grant Napear, and My Definition of Mental Weakness

  Ziller

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:12 am

  More photos » Rich Pedroncelli - AP Browse more photos » In case you've missed the reaction, on his radio show Monday evening Kings TV play-by-play announcer Grant "Peaches" Napear called Kevin Martin a mentally weak player who can't adjust to life with a star guard teammate, and a player who is woofing it on the court, and whose on-court actions have been reprehensible. Apparently, in the eyes of the Peach, the fame and glory from a 17-win season as the team's best player has gotten to K-Martin's head. The cat who stumped for Tyreke Evans from Day 1, the kid who heaped copious…

• Tyreke Evans - NaPG

  Aykis16

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:02 am

  Tyreke Evans - NaPG Despite what the title says, this article by Noam Schiller of Jerusalem Sports does a great job destroying the NaPG talk. Great article, and a must read for Kings/Evans Fans. H/T to Cowbell Kingdom for the original link.

• Kevin Martin: A Matter of Perspective

  Ziller

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am

  (section214 and others have made comments to this effect repeatedly, but a delightful subsection of this town -- Grant "Peaches" Napear included -- still doesn't get it.)

• Another active buyer in trade talks, the Mavericks, haven’t pushed hard for Kevin Martin in their c...

  Ziller

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:20 am

  Another active buyer in trade talks, the Mavericks, haven’t pushed hard for Kevin Martin in their conversations with Sacramento, sources say. That’s an indication that the Mavs are focused on another wing who’d fit their needs – Washington’s Caron Butler. CBS Sports' Ken Berger, who begs the question: "Then why on Earth are the Mavs talking to Sacramento?"

• Omri Casspi to Compete in NBA's All-Star H.O.R.S.E. Contest

  Ziller

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:23 pm

  Omri Casspi will be in TNT's three-man field for the NBA H.O.R.S.E. content on All-Star Saturday. He'll face reigning champ Kevin Durant and Celtics beast Rajon Rondo. Casspi's also in the Rookie-Sophomore game Friday. Tyreke Evans has a spot on Sacramento's Shooting Stars contest on Saturday night.

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  Basketbawful

• Worst of the Night: February 8, 2010

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:34 am

  I might be totally imagining this, but the Mavericks' "defense"seems to be aging Mark Cuban at an accelerated rate.The Orlando Magic: "Vinsanity is back!"You'll be reading that for the next couple days. At least until after the Magic play the Bulls in Chicago tomorrow night. And there's no doubt that Vince Carter had a throwback game, scoring 48 points on 19-for-27 from the field, 6-for-10 from downtown and 4-for-4 from the line. It was the third-highest point total of his career, behind only the 51 points he scored on February 27, 2000 for the Raptors against the Suns and the 51 points he…

• Bawful After Dark: February 8, 2010

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:54 pm

  Hey everyone, it's Lacktion Chris stepping in for the usuals for this middling Monday of basketball activity. (Or, considering there are only three games, is that lacktivity I sense?!) First off are some goofy photos (all courtesy of Dan B.)... Worst of the Weekend in Pictures: WOO! Pacers basketball!!! "Didn't you just get in trouble with the law or something?""For the last time, man, I'm not Gary Coleman!" The Birdman without 8 pounds of hair product... Yeah, still weird A tribute to failure and shame Bawful Trade of the Day:And now, my choice for TRADE OF THE DAY. It manages to not only…

• Worst of the Weekend: Not-So-Super (Bowl) Edition

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:32 pm

  The Detroit Pistons: Joe Dumars' master plan continued with a 107-83 loss to the Pacers in Indianapolis. Ben Gordon had a game-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting, but Charlie Villaneuva missed the game with a sore back, while Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince combined to shoot 5-for-20 and finished with more turnovers (4) than assists. The result: a 24-point loss to one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference.Eh. What else could you expect from a team that "hoped to build momentum after beating New Jersey on Tuesday."Mind you, the Pacers had allowed at least 100 points in 12 of their…

• Bawful After Dark: Weekend Watch

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm

  Mike Dunleavy could use these words of advice from The Big Motivator(h/t Big Bad Carter AKA Greg)We're bringing the double-team on you again this weekend. I've got the top half, and Chris has written up our game previews.It's Super Bowl weekend! I just don't really care all that much. I want to not like Indianapolis, but it's hard to not like Peyton Manning. And I didn't really care about the Saints before this season, but they're a fun team and it'd be nice to see them win the Super Bowl too. There needs to be a more good/evil type of game for the Super Bowl to really be interesting in my…

• Worst of the Night: February 4, 2010

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:53 am

  BALL.The Miami Heat: After his team scored only 13 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 102-86 loss to the Crabs in Cleveland, Dwyane Wade said: "This team is just better than us. You have to be realistic. I understand this team has NBA championship aspirations. We don't have that. We're focusing on trying to get to the playoffs and this team is trying to get to the championship. It's totally different."Translation: We suck.Okay, maybe that interpretation is a tad harsher than what Pookie actually meant, but it's true.Meanwhile, King Crab pulled a reverse Magic Johnson. Instead of going…

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• The Week Ahead: What to Watch in College Basketball 2/8-2/14

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:19 am

  We take a look forward at this week's TV schedule to pick out the games and NBA prospects we’ll be watching intently this coming week.

• Latavious Williams: Off the Beaten Track

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:52 pm

  24 games into the D-League season, we’ve likely reached the point where it’s safe to begin drawing conclusions about Latavious Williams’ rookie season of professional basketball, and what that might mean for his NBA draft stock this spring.

• NCAA Weekly Performers, 2/4/10

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:27 pm

  Updated scouting reports on West Virginia's Devin Ebanks, Duke's Kyle Singler, Memphis' Wesley Witherspoon and UC Davis' Mark Payne.

• NCAA Weekly Performers, 2/3/10

  2 Feb 2010 | 11:44 pm

  Updated scouting reports on Texas' Avery Bradley, Nevada's Luke Babbitt, Michigan's Manny Harris and Oakland's Keith Benson.

• The 12 O'Clock Rule

  1 Feb 2010 | 8:53 pm

  No matter if you just left your agent an f-bomb filled tirade that you both know has no bearing on reality but just needed to be said, laughed about, and then forgotten, or if you just had the game of your life, the 12 o’clock rule must be enforced.

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• Catching Up With Paul Westphal

  Ryan McNeill

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:44 am

  On Sunday afternoon I had the chance to chat with Sacramento Kings head coach Paul Westphal about when he realized Tyreke Evans would be a special player in the NBA, his thoughts on Kevin Martin and Evans playing together and what he’s enjoyed about his return to coaching in the NBA.

• College Basketball Power Rankings

  Aaron Torres

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:55 pm

  Hmm, think the folks who run college basketball might know what they’re doing? Just a day after the NFL season ended, college hoops is set to roll out its most exciting week of action yet. Honestly, look at the schedule: Villanova-West Virginia and Texas-Kansas on Monday. Purdue-Michigan State and Tennessee-Vanderbilt on Tuesday On Wednesday, you’ve got Syracuse-UConn, Duke-North Carolina and New Mexico-UNLV (the totally underrated game of the entire slate) West Virginia-Pittsburgh on Friday. And a whole two days of wall to wall excitement on Saturday and Sunday. If this week doesn’t…

• Catching Up With Jason Thompson

  Ryan McNeill

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:41 am

  Yesterday morning I had the chance to chat with Jason Thompson about the challenges he faces while guarding Chris Bosh, how playing with Tyreke Evans has helped make him a better player and he shared his thoughts on the pairing of Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin in Sacramento’s backcourt.

• In The Scrum With Hedo Turkoglu

  Ryan McNeill

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:22 pm

  After a big win against Sacramento, Toronto forward Hedo Turkoglu talked with the media about playing with a mask this afternoon,Toronto’s recent strong play in the fourth quarter, the improved chemistry between himself and Chris Bosh and how going 4-6 from the field in the first quarter helped to build his confidence.

• Hoops Addict Podcast: All-Star Edition

  Rashad Mobley

  6 Feb 2010 | 2:08 pm

  In this eighth edition of the Hoops Addict Podcast, Rashad and Ryan discuss: Who did and did not deserve to make the 2010 All-Star game The MVP candidates The best  and most disappointing teams so far this season The best coach so far The rookie of the year Click here to download the MP3 of this podcast.

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• How Good is Kevin Durant?

  Ben.

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am

  I spent a good chunk of yesterday morning listening to Nate McMillan and the Blazer players praising Kevin Durant's offensive abilities.  This morning I decided to dig through some data to get a better sense for how superlative KD has been so far this year.   I came up with the following chart. (Sorry for so many charts recently. It's a phase. I'll get over it.)   Here's the full size version. This chart includes the 50 players in the NBA who use the most offensive possessions.  An offensive possession is defined as a shot attempt, drawn foul or turnover.  On the…

• Game 54 Preview: Thunder vs. Blazers

  Dave

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:07 pm

  More photos » Don Ryan - AP Multiple players on the floor scrambling for loose balls would probably help Portland win this game. Browse more photos » Game Time:  7:00 p.m.  TV:  Comcast, NBATV The Thunder are one heck of an interesting team right now.  They're good, playing extremely well right now in fact, but they're young.  Their season has been typified by short streaks:  win 2, lose 3, win 4, lose 5, win 3 and so on.  Put it all together and you have a 29-21 team that's capable of winning on many nights but could also throw the unexpected…

• Monday Practice Report

  Ben.

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:46 pm

  Pretty quiet day at practice today.   New Starting Line Up As expected for awhile now, Nate McMillan is publicly entertaining the notion of a starting lineup shuffle.   We're looking at it. We'll look at it tomorrow. We're looking at everything. Where we are, we want to finish strong before going into the break.  I asked McMillan whether the change of heart regarding his current lineup was caused by the team's recent stretch of up-and-down play or by the news that Brandon Roy is out indefinitely. A bit of both. A little bit of both. We're looking at that. As discussed…

• Full Court Press

  Ben.

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:03 am

  Stop the presses. Tom Haberstroh of Hoop Data just blew up the internet. Here's the coolest and prettiest new tool to hit the NBA blogosphere in ... ever.  Make sure you have Internet Explorer 9 to get it to work. So sweet. Here's what you might have missed on Blazersedge this weekend... B. Roy's Presser | Lakers Recap | Lakers Media Row Report | Outlaw Drill Diagram Scroll down for Dave's great look at the start of the new CBA negotiations. Click through for a few trade rumors, a nice look from California at Andre Miller's…

• The New CBA: A Shotgun Wedding on the Horizon

  Dave

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am

  More photos » Sam Forencich - NBAE/Getty Images Losing time in his prime to a lockout would be a sad eventuality. But he may have to take less money over the course of his career to avoid it. Browse more photos » One of the hot topics around the virtual water cooler this weekend (at least if you could get anybody to talk NBA in the face of the Superbowl) was the proposal submitted to the Players' Union by David Stern on behalf of the owners.  Ric Bucher has the story and Chris Sheridan the off-the-cuff response from union vice-president Adonal Foyle.  Points in a…

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• We Reminisce: Reggie Miller drops 57 on the Hornets

  Austin Burton

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:59 am

  With a front-row seat to watch Vince Carter torch the Hornets for 48 points last night, TNT’s Reggie Miller might have had a flashback. On Nov. 28, 1992, Reggie dumped 57 points on the Hornets — 43 over the second and third quarters — along with eight assists, five boards, one steal, and zero turnovers. [...]

• Ray Allen Must Go

  Patrick Cassidy

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:17 am

  It’s not personal. It’s just business. That’s one of the closing lines in a Boston Herald piece today on why the Celtics have to trade Ray Allen ASAP in order to A) put this Celtics season back on track and B) really set out to re-build the team around Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins. And [...]

• NBA Trade Rumor: Caron Butler To Dallas Or Houston

  Aron Phillips

  9 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  The time has come, and the Wizards are finally ready to blow up the squad – that at least on paper – looked like the fourth best team in the Eastern Conference before the season. After finding out that the League granted them some cap relief (almost $4 million) after losing Gilbert Arenas and Javaris [...]

• Daily Fantasy Diagnosis: 2.9

  The Fantasy Doctor

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  Beast of the Night: Jason Terry torched the Warriors with 36 points, 6 threes, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals. He shot 53 percent (9-17) from the floor, 92 percent (12-13) from the free throw line and had 3 turnovers. As the TNT crew noted, it’s not surprising that this came against the crew [...]

• Dime NBA Draft Profile: Evan Turner

  Dime Magazine

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am

  With the season already past the midway point, NBA GMs have their minds set on the NBA Playoffs. But for those teams that will be counting ping pong balls instead of playoff victories, the upcoming NBA Draft has many intriguing prospects that need to be recognized. So before March Madness takes over, Dime contributor Lucas [...]

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• Danny Ainge’s Critical Juncture

  Jeff Clark

  9 Feb 2010 | 11:05 am

  Danny Ainge’s Critical Juncture "The reason is clear: it is now obvious that the Boston Celtics will not win the 2010 NBA title. And their chances of winning the 2011 NBA title, as presently constituted, are even more remote. In other words, the team is no longer a genuine contender." - Elrod

• Daily Links 2/9

  FLCeltsFan

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:35 am

  Herald    Trading Ray Allen only hope for C’s Trip can put Green on feetDoc Rivers’ done being nice Vince Carter drops 48, leads Magic rallyLakers, minus Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, defeat Spurs Monday practice notes: Pierce questionable for Wed. game, Rondo in H-O-R-S-E competition Some positive signs in a trying season for Glen DavisGlobe    Pierce 'questionable' They have hit a switchBig Three make final (home) stand? CelticsBlog    Doc Gives Insight Into Celtics' StrugglesCeltics Green   Pistol Pete: A Master at…

• Doc Gives Insight Into Celtics' Struggles

  Greg Payne

  9 Feb 2010 | 4:26 am

  More photos » Charles Krupa - AP Doc Rivers recognizes his team is struggling. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Browse more photos » Steve Bulpett of the Herald has some terrific quotes from Doc Rivers, who discussed the current state of the team: "I think when you have a veteran team there's several pitfalls," Rivers said. "One, you're a veteran team. Two, ‘We'll turn it on.' Well, I don't buy into that. I never have. "Three, leaning back on your past success. Your past success is no guarantee to future success, and I think this team leans back too far on what they've done.

• Rajon Rondo confirms he will be taking part in HORSE competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. It will...

  Jeff Clark

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm

  Rajon Rondo confirms he will be taking part in HORSE competition at NBA All-Star Weekend. It will include Kevin Durant and Omri Cassipi Mike Petraglia

• Pierce Questionable

  Jeff Clark

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:01 pm

  Pierce 'questionable' - Celtics Blog - Boston.com Celtics' captain Paul Pierce practiced briefly Monday and is "questionable" for the Celtics' visit to New Orleans Wednesday. "Paul didn't do a lot, we actually pulled him out early," Rivers said of Pierce. "He wasn't moving around very well. He's questionable, I think he's going to play but right now we'll wait and see. We have a forced day off because we have to get to New Orleans before the parade."

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• Reading is Great! The Latest Rumors, News, and Updates from the NBA Blogosphere

  Brian Spencer

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:30 am

  - Yahoo! Sports – The upcoming CBA negotiations have the potential to get ugly. Real ugly. - D-League Digest – A look at the D-League All-Stars’ potential of becoming NBA players. - Sactown Royalty – One advantage of sucking? A higher draft pick, of course. - Bullets Forever – Six reasons why the Wizards must absolutely trade Antawn Jamison. - Raptor Blog – To appreciate or not to appreciate Bryan Colangelo, that is the question. - Hoops Addict – Kris Humphries has found a new home (and playing time) in New Jersey. - We’re Bucked – One…

• NBA Teams Need Help, and These Five NBA D-League Players Want Jobs

  ETB Contributor

  5 Feb 2010 | 1:09 am

  By: Zachariah Blott A lot of NBA franchises feel that they are one piece away from contending, or at least one piece away from building toward respectability. And although fans want to wheel and deal half their team for Chris Bosh to make it happen (and may even think it’s possible), clubs often need to make subtle, simpler acquisitions that add a new wrinkle to their system or philosophy. Enter the NBA D-League, which we’ve recently featured on ETB in a two-part interview D-League Digest’s Steve Weinman. (In case you missed them, catch up first with Part I, then Part II.)…

• Boxscore Breakfast: Andre Miller Scored 52, and Other Oddities from the Week

  ETB Contributor

  5 Feb 2010 | 12:19 am

  By: Zachariah Blott Andre Miller (yes, f’ing Andre Miller) scores 52: Last Saturday in Dallas, journeyman PG Andre Miller, who is not a good shooter and not particularly quick, hit everything in sight to drop a career-high 52 points. Here’s a little perspective on that evening: he’s averaging 13 points per, and he preceded this contest with point totals of 2, 7, and 6, and so far he’s followed it up with 8 and 9. During that fateful January 30 win in Dallas, Miller connected on 22 of 31 shots, his only triple, and 7 of 8 free throws. Sure, Portland was missing Brandon…

• NBA Contenders Increasingly Turning To Wing Defenders Over Scorers as Starters

  ETB Contributor

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:50 am

  By: Zachariah Blott A decade ago, teams across the league were looking high and low for someone to defend Shaquille O’Neal in order to give themselves a chance at a title. Big centers made careers out of getting signed in order to guard O’Neal, creating the trend where teams would do anything to have multiple big stiffs around to hack him. Now most coaches are concerned about high-scoring perimeter players who can take it to the rack and bomb it from outside (LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant, Joe Johnson, Brandon Roy, etc.), so a new trend has emerged. Teams…

• The State of the NBADL, with D-League Digest’s Steve Weinman – Part II

  Brian Spencer

  3 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am

  By Brian Spencer Last week we hit you with Part I of our two-part interview with D-League Digest brainchild Steve Weinman, who had just returned from this year’s D-League Showcase in Boise, Idaho, with a fresh perspective on the state of the NBA’s “minor-league system.” This time around, Weinman talks attendance, potential for growth, and the possibility of the NBADL one day attracting premier overseas talent. Empty the Bench: You spoke with a number of NBA team presidents during the Showcase. Who stood out as the most enthused about the D-League’s potential and what…

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• Game 50: Pistons/Bucks

  Frank Madden

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:19 pm

  This is what Kareem & company looked like 40 years ago against the Pistons 2009/2010 NBA Season 17-32 (5-18 away)vs.23-26 (16-7 home) February 9, 2010 Bradley Center 7:00 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN Wisconsin Probable starters: Rodney Stuckey PG Brandon Jennings Richard Hamilton SG Charlie Bell Tayshaun Prince SF Carlos Delfino Jonas Jerebko PF Luc Mbah a Moute Ben Wallace C Andrew Bogut (25th) 103.3 - OFFENSE - 104.1 (23rd) (22nd) 109.2 - DEFENSE - 104.0(8th) (29th) 88.3 - PACE - 93.2 (11th) Linkage Detroit Bad Boys / Bucksketball News/notes after the jump... JS: Mbah a Moute finding…

• Recap: Bucks 93, Pacers 81

  Alex Boeder

  6 Feb 2010 | 11:22 pm

  Box Score MILWAUKEE -- Five straight last place finishes in the division, and this is a good time to point out how refreshing and novel it is to quite reasonably expect the Bucks to beat the Pacers, Pistons, merely any team in the Central. And even with Milwaukee traveling back from New York on the second of a back-to-back, even with Indiana in good form coming off a pair of convincing wins, even with Andrew Bogut returning after the fright of a migraine, the Bucks very rightly beat the overmatched Pacers. Just as expected. Bogut led Milwaukee early, combing through Indiana's defense for 10…

• Game 49: Pacers/Bucks

  Alex Boeder

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am

  2009/2010 NBA Season 18-32 (6-19 away)vs.22-26 (15-7 home) February 6, 2010 Bradley Center 7:30 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: No Local Probable starters: A.J. Price PG Brandon Jennings Brandon Rush SG Charlie Bell Danny Granger SF Carlos Delfino Troy Murphy PF Luc Mbah a Moute Roy Hibbert C Andrew Bogut (27th) 101.9 - OFFENSE - 104.1 (23rd) (16th) 106.7 - DEFENSE - 104.2(8th) (2nd) 97.6 - PACE - 93.3 (11th) Linkage Indy Cornrows / Indy Star / Eight Points, Nine Seconds Pretty, please. Andrew Bogut notched a career-high 31 points, Brandon Jennings came through in the clutch, and the…

• Recap: Bucks 114, Knicks 107

  Frank Madden

  6 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am

  Box Score No Bogut, no hope?  I'll admit that's largely been my feeling about the 09/10 Bucks; sure, they're scrappy and hard-working, but at the end of the day Bogut is their anchor on both ends.  Take him away and the Bucks suddenly have no shot-blocking presence, a limited ability to compete on the glass and no one who can consistently score out of the post. There's more than a few good reasons why everyone who's watched more than 15 minutes of Bucks basketball this year says Bogut is the glue, the MVP, the anchor. So you can imagine how excited I was to watch the big man head to…

• Game 48: Bucks/Knicks

  Frank Madden

  4 Feb 2010 | 10:44 pm

  Bucks vs Magic recap Jennings began building his NYC street cred at Rucker Park four years ago 2009/2010 NBA Season 19-29 (12-14 home)vs.21-26 (6-19 road) February 5, 2010 Madison Square Garden 6:30 PM Radio: WTMJ AM 620 TV: FSN-Wisconsin Probable starters: Chris Duhon PG Brandon Jennings Jared Jeffries SG Charlie Bell Wilson Chandler SF Carlos Delfino Danilo Gallinari PF Luc Mbah a Moute David Lee C Andrew Bogut (17th) 106.4 - OFFENSE - 103.8 (23rd) (20th) 108.5 - DEFENSE - 104.0(8th) (7th) 93.8 - PACE - 93.2 (10th)   Linkage:Posting & Toasting / KnickerBlogger / KnickBlog / Bandwagon…

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• RECAP: Warriors 117, Mavericks 127 – Positives

  Fantasy Junkie

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:58 pm

  Final Boxscore  |  Open Thread (850+ comments)  |  Mavs Moneyball A loss is a loss, but at this point in the season I'll take any positives we can get. For nearly 42 minutes the Warriors led the game. They had the Mavs on the ropes facing consecutive losses to the Twolves and then the Warriors. But I think they just ran out of gas. Their top 3 scores, Monta, Curry, and Morrow each played at least 44 minutes and couldn't keep up the pace especially after Monta went down with a knee injury. Perhaps with a little more contribution from CJ, maybe those 3 get a breather…

• Warriors Game Day Links: Golden State Warriors 117 vs Dallas Mavericks 127 - Even more injuries: Maggette DNP on finger, Monta sprains left knee

  IQofaWarrior

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:57 pm

  More photos » Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » Last update: Feb 9, 12:50am. Box score   |   Gameflow Warriors: Golden State of Mind Recap: RECAP: Warriors 117, Mavericks 127 – Positives Game thread: GAME THREAD #50: Mavericks vs Warriors – Can they make it 9 in a row?(880+ comments) Mavericks: Mavs Moneyball Recap: Game Recap: All Sunshine for Mavs in Golden State, 127-117 Game thread: Mavs at Warriors Open Thread Other recaps Associated Press recap: Terry leads the Mavericks past Warriors, 127-117 Sports Network recap: Mavs send Warriors to ninth straight loss;…

• GAME THREAD #50: Mavericks vs Warriors – Can they make it 9 in a row?

  Fantasy Junkie

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:29 pm

  Remember when playing the Mavs meant celebration? Warriors: 49-0Mavericks: 31-19Tip-Off: 7:30pmTV: CSN Bay AreaRadio: KNBR 680Blog Buddy: Mavs Moneyball The Dallas Mavericks come into Oakland tonight after losing to Minnesota at home. They lost to one of the two teams that are actually worse than the Warriors. How does that happen? Well I have no idea, but I just know that the Mavs are not going to be very happy and might just take it out on our D-League squad. The Warriors on the other hand are on an 8 game losing streak with no hope for anything other than more losing. With Minnesota…

• Wall should sit at head of lottery class [Y! Sports]

  Atma Brother ONE

  8 Feb 2010 | 8:31 am

  Wall should sit at head of lottery class [Y! Sports] The Warriors have a great shot at winning the John Wall lottery, but even if they don't they'll most likely wind up with a top 5 pick the way things are going right now. Here's some other names to track during March Madness.

• Super Bowl Sunday XLIV- SB Nation Style

  Atma Brother ONE

  7 Feb 2010 | 9:10 am

  It's time to move on from another thunderous Warriors disaster [Recap | Game Day Links]. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! The hits: Super Bowl XLIV Story Stream Game Page Stampede Blue: Indianapolis Colts blog Canal Street Chronicles: New Orleans Saints blog Something to remember after the jump! Don't forget the guac! -- Want to Make Guacamole for the Super Bowl? Get Started. Now. via www.laaloosh.com Guacamole, without question, is the finest of foods. It should be eaten by everyone at all times; unfortunately, many people only indulge in it during Super Bowl parties.

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• BaB.com T-Mobile Player/Whatever of the Week: Me! BlogABull is going to All-Star Weekend!

  your friendly BullsBlogger

  9 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am

  This post is sponsored by T-Mobile. It's true, though it's also one of those things that won't seem true until it actually happens. But as it stands now, thanks to this blog's partnership with T-Mobile, I'll be heading to All-Star weekend in Dallas. Not sure with the actual itinerary yet. The overall goal is to see and do a bunch of things, the least of which include attending the Rookie Game, All-Star Saturday Night, and the big game in Cowboys Stadium. And of course then blog about it (including the words 'T-Mobile' A LOT), trying to extend this to not just be awesome for me, but awesome…

• What can we expect from Joe Johnson?

  YaoPau

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:24 pm

  [From the Fanposts. Real cool stuff from YaoPau, supplying caution for the Bulls prospective 2010 FA signing. It's still not a given that he'd leave Atlanta given their success. But between the Bulls media pumping him up, the Arn Tellem connection, and the likely desperation (and not exactly unwarranted) from the Bulls to sign someone to a max deal, this is one of the most likely possibilities of next summer. -ed] I keep hearing Joe Johnson is the #4 option if we strike out on LeBron/Wade/Bosh.  His resume fits that ranking: 4-straight all-star appearances, 22ppg scorer, good 3pt shot,…

• KC Makes the Case for Tyrus

  Basketball Smurf

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:36 pm

  KC Makes the Case for Tyrus [From the FanShots. KC makes some solid points, and the conclusion is accurate: it's over now, but the Bulls could've handled this year much better. -ed.] "But part of successful coaching is managing personalities. When Thomas came off the bench to average 16 points, 10.3 rebounds and two blocks in 30.3 minutes in his first three games back from injury in late December, the time to start him and allow him to play through some mistakes arrived. Instead, Thomas came off the bench to play just 15 foul-plagued minutes on Jan. 2 against Orlando. He has played more…

• The last days of Tyrus?

  SoulEater7

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:14 am

  [From the FanPosts. This is to get a Tyrus thread up, and I happen to agree with SoulEater's stuff below. It's just a bad situation all-around, Tyrus is clearly acting petulant here, and at a bad time. But no doubt the Org. has failed in developing him (heck, they hired and kept VDN), and won't keep him anyway. So I can also get why Tyrus himself feels little to lose. Clearly this isn't the way to handle things, but if Tyrus made sense he probably wouldn't need Org. help. This was a predictably strained year for Thomas and the Bulls (and VDN in particular) , and this may have been the final…

• Open Game Thread #49 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Miami Heat

  your friendly BullsBlogger

  6 Feb 2010 | 7:00 pm

  No recap tonight.

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• IC Cold Links: Pacers Ready For Bulls, Then Break

  Tom Lewis

  9 Feb 2010 | 3:30 am

  Time to get back to basketball! Sorry for dredging up some of the unsightly past yesterday, but the narrative on the brawl just started creating an itch I had to scratch. Plus, with the Colts' loss on Sunday it was going to be a depressing Monday regardless. But tonight the focus shifts back to the action on the court when the Indiana Pacers host the Chicago Bulls. This will be the Pacers final game before the All-Star break so it will be interesting to see how the team plays. With six whole days off after the final buzzer, will they spill their guts and push the limits of…

• Jeff Foster Scheduled For Season-Ending Back Surgery

  Tom Lewis

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:15 pm

  The Indiana Pacers announced today that center Jeff Foster will have season-ending back surgery after the All-Star break. No, this does not mean Foster's career is over, in fact the release specifically mentions that Foster is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp next season.  The Pacers could certainly use Foster on the court right now as a happy medium between Roy Hibbert and Troy Murphy at center, but by next year he may be more valuable for his expiring contract.

• Pacers Current State Not Caused By The Brawl Alone

  Tom Lewis

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:30 am

  A recent article by Michael Lee, delves into what may lie ahead for the Washington Wizards in the aftermath of the Gilbert Arenas/Javaris Crittenton...uh, situation (if only they were flashing their abs). Naturally, Lee looks to the Indiana Pacers for historical reference since the Palace Brawl brought about a comparable season-long suspension. Mere seconds before the brawl, the Pacers had just established themselves as a legit title-contender and certainly the lead dog in the Eastern Conference. Then in the blink of an eye, it was all gone and the Pacers haven't sniffed that lofty…

• IC Cold Links: Familiar Problems Surface For Pacers So...GO COLTS!

  Tom Lewis

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:59 am

  More photos » Mark Duncan - AP Go get 'em, Blue! Browse more photos » Finally, it's Super Bowl Sunday and the Colts vs. Saints will kickoff in mere hours, which isn't a bad antidote for the relapse we witnessed by the Pacers last night. The Pacers are 2-8 when they have at least 20 turnovers, like they did last night. Now, I don't have the numbers to back up my claim, but I'm pretty sure they've never won a game when they combined the turnovers with a stagnant offensive flow with little to no ball and man movement. See, when you run a motion offense you need some, umm...MOTION!

• Bucks 93, Pacers 81: Indiana Loses A.J. Price, Game In Division Defeat

  spstevenson

  6 Feb 2010 | 9:14 pm

  More photos » Darren Hauck - AP Brandon Rush skies for a block on the Bucks' Carlos Delfino during the Pacers loss on Saturday. Browse more photos » You know the story. The Indiana Pacers fell behind double-digits in the first half (18), had too many turnovers (19), and when the team mounted a comeback in the fourth, the opposition matched them for a check mate. After the Pacers climbed back to within six points with 5:42 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Bucks stopped the last-minute charge by rolling off seven unanswered points that put the game out of reach and handed the…

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  Bright Side Of The Sun

• Welcome Trevor Paxton!

  Seth Pollack

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:18 am

  Join me in welcoming Trevor Paxton (aka iamtrevorpaxton) to our merry band of writers! Trevor has been a consistent reader and contributor to Bright Side of the Sun since 2008 and has proven his chops on numerous occasions. Trevor will handle the occasional game previews and recaps, post a story on the front page from time to time, help gather links from around the web, and moderate comments. He's a local in Phoenix and long time Suns fan. I look forward to having him on our team. Thank, Management

• Two New Interesting Trade Scenarios For The Suns

  Seth Pollack

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:44 pm

  Here's the thing about trade rumors this time of year: There are a lot of them and they come from all sorts of places and they are floated for a variety of reasons. That's why the reporting source of the rumor is so important. Is it someone with a track record of credibility and enough knowledge to provide the proper context and filter to the information that's being passed? Or is it someone that has a tendency to simply publish or report on the radio whatever whispers of smoke drift by? That's why when Paul Coro published these latest updates, you know they are worth paying extra close…

• Phoenix Suns Daily Links: Channing Does Good. Amare Situation More Convoluted Than Ever

  Seth Pollack

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:43 pm

  More photos » Rich Pedroncelli - AP Sure, he looks happy now. Just wait until...whatever happens next. Browse more photos » Good for Channing Help for Haiti " Channing Frye's BlogI'm not one for jumping on the donation bandwagon, but people, I'm asking you if you could to donate to the Haiti fund. That is just a ridiculously sad situation and anything you can do to help, would be greatly appreciated. Now, back to topics 1, 2 and 4: Amare Stoudemire, where clarity is still weeks away. Extension agreement? Trade deal? Nothing and repeat the process all over again in June/July? A few…

• Maybe Hilton and Earl have some connections and this was just a little silly joke. Or maybe Hilton...

  Seth Pollack

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:14 pm

  Maybe Hilton and Earl have some connections and this was just a little silly joke. Or maybe Hilton Armstrong is just goofy - you know like Gilbert Arenas. But on the surface stealing the ball with 1 second to go in a game that's over certainly looks like a lame and classless move. But who knows what goes through the mind of a guy in that situation. Forgot to h/t Sactown Royalty for posting Hilton's big steal.

• Phoenix Suns Player Representative Louis Amundson Responds To Labor Dispute Issues

  Seth Pollack

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:56 pm

  Lou Amundson is known for his hustle play, outstanding rebounding and blocks and athletic dunks. He's also one of the Suns representatives to the players' union and he talked about the current state of labor negotiations. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that governs the relationship between the NBA's owners and players is set to expire in July 2011. That's a long time from now and yet the owners have taken the bold step of already making their first proposal so that initial talks can begin during next week's all-star festivities in…

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  Bullets Forever

• Michael Lee: Antawn Jamison fined for missing practice

  Mike Prada

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:58 am

  Michael Lee: Antawn Jamison fined for missing practice At least there's equal justice.

• The NBA will soon announce the re-scheduled date on Saturday's ATL-WASH game. It will now be played...

  Mike Prada

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm

  The NBA will soon announce the re-scheduled date on Saturday's ATL-WASH game. It will now be played Thursday, March 11 at 7 pm. Arthur Triche's, Atlanta's head PR man. UPDATE: As NBA.com John Schumann points out, this means the Wizards are playing three straight nights, which is kind of BS.

• Why the Wizards can afford to wait on trading Caron Butler

  Mike Prada

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:29 am

  More photos » Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP Browse more photos » There are several reasons for wanting to move Caron Butler ASAP, even before Antawn Jamison.  Unlike Jamison, Butler has been a really poor fit for Flip Saunders' offense and hasn't really tried hard enough to fit in.  Unlike Jamison, Butler is often playing like he wants to be elsewhere.  Unlike Jamison, Butler has been consistently unproductive this season.  Unlike Jamison, Butler has been on a clear downward trend since his career year in 2008.  Unlike with Jamison, there have been clear…

• The Wizards' desire to move Butler has only increased in recent days, since they found out they...

  Mike Prada

  8 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am

  The Wizards' desire to move Butler has only increased in recent days, since they found out they will indeed get some cap relief from the NBA this season after losing Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton to suspension for the rest of the season. Washington's cap number will be reduced almost $4 million, according to sources -- pro-rated amounts of the remainder of Arenas's $16.1 million and Crittenton's $1.47 million salaries -- taking its cap number to a little more than $74 million. The cap threshhold is $69.9 million, meaning Washington could avoid paying tax if it can pare another $4 to…

• HoopData wins the day

  Mike Prada

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:55 am

  HoopData wins the day Want a time-waster (besides BF)? Play around with this motion graph. It's seriously worth your while.

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  SI.com - NBA

• FanHouse: Can struggling Celtics make brilliant trade?

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

• Cavs remove water fountains, cite health issue

  8 Feb 2010 | 3:54 pm

  CLEVELAND (AP) -- Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water.

• Hawks-Wizards rescheduled game for March 11

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:27 pm

  WASHINGTON (AP) -- The snowed-out game between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been rescheduled for March 11.

• Pacers C Foster out for season with back injury

  8 Feb 2010 | 2:22 pm

  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

• Sooners to honor Clippers top draft pick Griffin

  8 Feb 2010 | 1:15 pm

  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- After becoming the first Oklahoma player to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, the start of Blake Griffin's professional career has been delayed by injuries. His college teammates, meanwhile, have struggled at times to adapt to life without him.

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  BMac's Blog: The Rants of a Basketball Maven

• Popovich and the Pau Gasol Trade

  30 Jan 2010 | 8:43 am

  When Memphis traded Pau Gasol to the Lakers, San Antonio Head Coach Greg Popovich was one of the biggest critics (probably because he was unable to acquire Gasol to complement Tim Duncan). At the time, Popovich said:"What they did in Memphis is beyond comprehension...There should be a trade committee that can scratch all trades that make no sense. I just wish I had been on a trade committee that

• Save the Monarchs

  20 Nov 2009 | 1:14 pm

  I am not the biggest WNBA fan in the world (or Sacramento), but I think it is sad to see the Monarchs dissolve.I am proposing to follow through on an idea that I have written about previously. I suggest that some Monarchs fans form an entity, find some residents with some cash and play games at the Memorial Auditorium downtown. What a location for games!! That would be great summertime action to

• The Exploitation of the College Athlete

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:51 am

  Before I start my rant, I want to preface my comments. I think the NBA Age-Limit was a mistake. I do not think that academically unprepared students should go to four-year schools; that is why we have junior colleges. I think that the one-and-done athlete undermines the educational mission of prestigious academic institutions. I do not think that the NCAA should be tax exempt. I do not believe

• Brandon Jennings and the NBA Draft

  19 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am

  Over the last year, I think that I was pretty fair and accurate in my writing about Brandon Jennings and his choice to go to Europe (More to the point, I drafted a documentary featuring Jennings that attempted to show him in the best possible light that his handlers refused to participate in).I saw it as a reasonable decision, but questioned the choice of teams because of the opportunities for

• Youth Basketball Coaching Association

  2 Oct 2009 | 12:06 pm

  The Youth Basketball Coaching Association is an effort to provide resources, assistance and credibility to the most important link in the basketball player development system: the youth coach (8-14 years old).During these years, players learn the basic fundamentals of the game, but more importantly, they develop (or not) the passion for the game, the practice habits that carry them throughout

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  NBA.com: Bucks News

• Delfino taking game to new heights

  Delfino has passed the midway point of his first season as a Buck, and he has already logged more games than he did during his entire season with Khimky Moscow last year. And his games are now coming with far less time to rest in-between than they did a y

• 2010 Bucks Special Olympics Clinic

• GAMEDAY: Milwaukee vs Detroit - 02/09/10

  The Bucks look to go 11-0 at home since the New Year.

• Central Casting - 02/08/10

  Bucks.com's Truman Reed presents this weekly glance at what's happening in the National Basketball Association's Central Division

• 2010 Bucks Blood Drive | Photos

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  NBA.com: Bulls News

• Plenty of speculation, but no deals... yet

  It's now just 10 days to the NBA trading deadline. Could this have been all just talk with nothing substantive? The media never would mislead its public that way. Perhaps Sam Smith of Bulls.com can be of help...

• Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas suspended for one game

  Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas has been suspended for one game by the team for conduct detrimental to the team. Thomas will serve his one-game suspension this evening, when the Bulls host the Miami Heat.

• Bulls sign Chris Richard to 10-day contract

  The Chicago Bulls today signed forward Chris Richard to a 10-day contract. Richard, a 6-9, 256-pound forward, will be in uniform tonight in Atlanta when the Bulls take on the Hawks at Philips Arena at 7:00 p.m. (CT).

• Bulls sign Chris Richard to 10-day contract

  The Chicago Bulls today signed forward Chris Richard to a 10-day contract. Richard, a 6-9, 256-pound forward, will be in uniform tonight in Atlanta when the Bulls take on the Hawks at Philips Arena at 7:00 p.m. (CT).

• Bulls host a swearing-in ceremony for more than 88 Navy recruits

  On February 2, before the Chicago Bulls took on the Los Angeles Clippers, the team hosted a swearing-in ceremony for more than 88 Navy recruits on the United Center court. The recruits will be a part of the 2010 Chicago Bulls Sponsor Division.

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  NBA.com: Cavaliers News

• The Optimist

  The Wine and Gold look to make it 12 straight wins when they welcome Devin Harris and the New Jersey Nets to The Q for a Tuesday night affair. Cavs.com's sunshine analyst weighs in from the North Coast.

• LeBron James Named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week

  Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was named today as the NBAs Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, February 1st through Sunday, February 7th.

• Cavalier Girls and Optima Sun Lab Team up for Charity Fundraiser to Benefit the Cavaliers Youth Fund and the Skin Cancer Foundation

  Join Optima Sun Lab and the Cleveland Cavaliers dance team, the Cavalier Girls, at ROCK N RADIANCE on Saturday, February 20th for a great evening to benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation and the Cavaliers Youth Fund.

• Quicken Loans Arena "Sports Pack" Offers the Excitement and Variety of Five Great Sporting Events at The Q in One Great Package!

  Quicken Loans Arena Sports Pack Offers the Excitement and Variety of Five Great Sporting Events at The Q in One Great Package! Cavaliers, Monsters, MAC and the Gladiators - FIVE Games in ONE Package Starting at just $127!

• Living the Dream

  For most young men, ten minutes in the NBA would be a dream come true. Cavaliers rookie Cedric Jackson is living his dream in the form of two 10-day contracts -- working hard and soaking up all that life in the big leagues has to offer.

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  NBA.com: Grizzlies News

• Grizzlies Charitable Foundation News

• Zach Randolph ticket giveaway moved to February 9 at 11:30 a.m.

  Due to the inclement weather, the Zach Randolph ticket giveaway that was planned for Feb. 8 will now be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the FedExForum Grand Lobby.

• Zach Randolph to celebrate All-Star selection by giving away 500 tickets to Feb. 9 game vs. Hawks

  Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph is inviting the city of Memphis to help him celebrate being selected as a 2010 All-Star by giving away 500 tickets to the Grizzlies final game before the All-Star break on Monday, Feb. 8.

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  NBA.com: Heat News

• Inside the HEAT: Quentin Richardson, Part 2

  In this segment, Quentin discusses his experience with college basketball.

• Eric Reids HEAT Blog: Udonis Haslem; A real Miami story of Heart and HEAT

  Udonis Haslem, in my opinion, has had the greatest impact of any power forward in the 22 year history of the Miami Heat.

• February 8: Dwyane Wade Post Practice

• Inside the HEAT: Quentin Richardson, Part 1

  In part one of this series, HEATv takes you into Quentin Richardsons upbringing in Chicago and reveals where his inspiration to play basketball came from.

• HEAT Dancer Gallery Twelve

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  NBA.com: Hornets News

• Rival Report: Celtics.com Peter Stringer 02/10/10

  Throughout the 2009-10 regular season, Hornets.com will be interviewing writers from other NBA websites to obtain unique insights on the Hornets opposition, prior to home games at the New Orleans Arena.

• Hornets Sign Free Agent Jason Hart

  The New Orleans Hornets announced that they have signed free agent guard Jason Hart to a 10-day contract.

• Chris Paul Has Successful Surgery on Left Knee

  New Orleans Hornets All-Star point guard Chris Paul underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday afternoon for a meniscal repair. Paul is expected to be out approximately four-to-six weeks.

• Rival Report: 76ers TV Broadcaster Marc Zumoff 02/05/10

  Throughout the 2009-10 regular season, Hornets.com will be interviewing writers from other NBA websites to obtain unique insights on the Hornets opposition, prior to home games at the New Orleans Arena.

• Hornets Debut Mardi Gras Uniforms and Host Haiti Relief Telethon

  The Hornets will debut their commemorative Mardi Gras uniforms Friday night, which the team will wear for four consecutive games this season to celebrate the Carnival season.

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  NBA.com: Jazz News

• Utah Jazz at LA Clippers, 2/9/10

  The Jazz look to extend their season-high winning streak to nine and continue their dominance over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night at Staples Center.

• Locke's Jazz Report, 2009-10

  Hope everyone enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday. We are on the plane getting ready to take off for road game #1 of what will be 19 of the final 31 on the road. That is what will define the season. Three questions still are left to be answered for this team.

• Injury Report 2009-10

  UPDATED: 2/8/10 - Utah Jazz injury and player status report.

• Jazz Practice, 2/8/10

  Coach Sloan, Paul Millsap, Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer shared some time with us at today's practice.

• Williams gets first All-Star nod with assist from teammates

  Timing is everything. When the coaches' votes for All-Star reserves were due last Tuesday, the Utah Jazz stood in fourth place in the Western Conference at 26-18 and had won seven of their last eight games. And so Deron Williams was named an All-Star for

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  NBA.com: Kings News

• Gavin Maloof Answers Your Questions

  Kings Co-Owner Gavin Maloof took some time Thursday to answer a handful of questions from his mailbag.

• Exclusive: SKDT Calendar Launch

  Join members of the Sacramento Kings Dance Team to celebrate the unveiling of the new Sacramento Kings Dance Team Calendar at The Park Downtown.

• Tyreke Evans Injury Update

  An MRI taken today of Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans' left knee revealed an acute patellar bone bruise.

• See the New Young Kings in Action!

  2009-10 Kings individual game tickets are on sale now.

• 2009-10 Kings Training Camp Roster Announced

  The Sacramento Kings have announced their 2009-10 Training Camp Roster.

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  NBA.com: Knicks News

• Knicks Notebook

• Duhon Back in Starting Lineup as Knicks Host Kings

• Knicks in the Community

• Knicks Bowl 2010

• Nate Rallies Knicks, But New York Comes Up Short

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  NBA.com: Lakers News

• Lakers Gameday | 02/08/10 | Spurs

  Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum.

• Lakers Gameday | 02/08/10 | Spurs | Photo Gallery

  View photos from the Lakers-Spurs Game on Monday night.

• Lakers Gameday | 02/05/10 | Nuggets

  Chauncey Billups tied his career-high with 37 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak.

• Lakers Gameday | 02/05/10 | Nuggets

  Chauncey Billups tied his career-high with 37 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak.

• Lakers Gameday | 02/05/10 | Nuggets

  Chauncey Billups tied his career-high with 37 points, including nine 3-pointers, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 126-113 Friday night, ending the Lakers' eight-game home winning streak.

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  NBA.com: Magic News

• Around the Amway: Feb. 8, 2010

  Go Around the Amway with Dan Savage and Josh Cohen as they recap all the action from the Orlando Magic's win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday. Get analysis, video, quotes and more.

• Denton: Magic-Hornets Postgame Analysis

  Vince Carter promised when January turned to February that he would be re-inventing himself as a player and a leader. And after his latest spectacular showing a 48-point effort masterpiece -- he looks very much true to his word.

• Magic's Week Ahead: 2/8-2/14

  Get a preview of all of Orlando's games this week and more as OrlandoMagic.com's Dan Savage and Josh Cohen take a look at the week ahead.

• Denton: Magic-Celtics Postgame Analysis

  Much like last spring, when the Orlando Magic gashed the Boston Celtics in a Game 7 in the playoffs, TD Garden was left mostly silent and half empty by the time the final horn sounded on Sunday.

• Denton: Magic-Celtics Notes

  Stan Van Gundy is one of the NBAs ultimate competitors, seemingly living and dying a little with each victory or loss. So it would be understandable if he wasnt exactly fired up about coaching in the All-Star Game because its basically an exhibition.

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  NBA.com: Pacers News

• Danny Granger To Miss 4-6 Weeks

  Danny Granger left Conseco Fieldhouse without comment Monday afternoon. But how he left the arena, and where he was going, said a lot.

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  NBA.com: Pistons News

• The PRE Report - February 9, 2010

  A preview of Tuesday's Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Pistons Mailbag - Monday, February 8, 2010

  Pistons.com's Keith Langlois answers your questions about the Pistons.

• Lights Out

  The Pistons knocked down better than half their shots for the first time in 25 games and notched 20 assists in the first half alone and the result was a 99-92 win over New Jersey. Jonas Jerebko was a perfect 9 of 9 but couldnt get on the floor in the fou

• Postgame Quotes - February 6, 2010

  Pistons vs. Nets

• The PRE Report - February 6, 2010

  A preview of Saturday's Pistons game against the New Jersey Nets.

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  NBA.com: Spurs News

• Gameday: Spurs @ Lakers : February 8, 2010

  Despite 21 points from Manu Ginobili, San Antonio fell 101-89 Monday night in Los Angeles. Tony Parker scored 20 points, and Tim Duncan finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds.

• Matt Bonner's Sandwich Hunter: Feb. 8, 2010 - Sacramento

  No. 13: Sacramento - Matt Bonner is not only a three-point specialist, but he is also the go-to guy when you're in need of a tasty sandwich shop. Follow him all season as he searches every corner of the country for the best sandwiches in his, "Quest for the Hoagie Grail."

• Photos: Spurs @ Clippers: 2/6/2010

• Gameday: Spurs @ Clippers: 2/5/10

  George Hill scored 22 points as the Spurs had no trouble with the Clippers and won 98-81 Saturday at home. Tony Parker had 14 points and 14 assists and Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner had 11 points each. The Spurs take on the Lakers on Monday.

• Photos: Richard Jefferson Visits Ronald McDonald House

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  NBA.com: Suns News

• Scott Williams on Doug and Wolf - Feb. 9, 2010

  Broadcaster Scott Williams dialed into Sports 620 KTAR's Doug and Wolf to talk Suns basketball on Tuesday morning.

• Steve Nash on Nothin' But Net's 100th Episode

  All-Star guard Steve Nash helped hosts Jamie Morris and Tim Kempton celebrate the 100th episode of Suns.com TV's Nothin' But Net. And take a look back on some highlights and bloopers from the first 100 shows.

• Postgame Central: Suns @ Kings, Feb. 5, 2010

  All-Stars Amar'e Stoudemire (30 pts, 9 rebs) and Steve Nash (23 pts, 10 asts, 8 rebs) led the Suns to a 114-102 win over the Kings on Friday night, wrapping up a perfect 4-0 road trip and extending their season-long winning streak to five games.

• The Alvin Gentry Show on Gambo and Ash - Feb. 4, 2009

  Suns Head Coach Alvin Gentry dialed into Sports 620 KTAR's Gambo and Ash program from New York on Thursday afternoon.

• Suns.com to Celebrate 100th Episode of Nothin' But Net on Monday

  Suns.com will shoot its 100th episode of “Nothin’ But Net,” (NBN) the official online talk show of the Phoenix Suns, on Monday, February 8, at US Airways Center. The interactive program is brought to you by The RoomStore and recorded in front of a live-studio audience, made up of Suns Twitter followers.

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  NBA.com: Timberwolves News

• Wolves Remain Hot, Win Fourth Straight

  Al Jefferson had a huge fourth quarter and Ryan Gomes scored 26 to help the Wolves stretch their winning streak to four games with a 109-102 win Saturday over the visiting Grizzlies.

• Tuesday Practice Report

  At the practice facility on Tuesday afternoon, Ryan Hollins spoke to the media about his recent surge and the process of playing under five different coaches over his last four years in the NBA.

• 5-on-5: Around the League

  Jonah Ballow and John Focke discuss the Wolves lineup adjustment, trouble in the Big Easy, all-time Lakers, the best in the West, and most memorable NBA nicknames.

• Monday Practice Report

  At Monday's practice session, the players regained their swagger after notching back-to-back wins for the second time this season. The team also described a drill that helped force offensive fouls from the opposition.

• Wolves Breeze By Knicks

  Kevin Love notched a career-high 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Wolves 112-91 runaway win over the Knicks at home on Sunday. Love shot 9-for-18 coming off the bench.

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  NBA.com: Warriors News

• Warriors-Mavericks Game Recap - 2/8/10

  Mavericks 127 - Warriors 117

• Warriors-Thunder Game Recap - 2/6/10

  Thunder 104 - Warriors 95

• Warriors-Mavericks Gametime Preview - 2/8/10

  Game Preview: Warriors-Mavericks - 2/8/10

• Warriors Sign Anthony Tolliver For Remainder of Season

  Forward Has Appeared In 10 Games With Golden State; Speedy Claxton Waived

• Warriors-Thunder Gametime Preview - 2/6/10

  Game Preview: Warriors vs. Thunder - February 6, 2010

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  NBA.com: Wizards News

• Wizards Return to China After 30 Years

  To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the team's historic trip to china in 1979, the Washington Wizards embark on a goodwill trip with a 10-day visit from September 5-15 to the cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Yingxiu.

• Getting to Know Your New Wizards

• Wizards Care Jeans Day

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  Knicks Defense

• shoot-out contestants thus far include…

  knicksdefense

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:30 pm

  6′10″  PF from New York     Danilo Gallinari 6′11″ C from Phoenix          Channing Frye 6′3″  G from Golden State    Stephen Curry

• Gallo in, Hughes wants out

  knicksdefense

  2 Feb 2010 | 1:26 pm

  Danilo Gallinari has been named to the 3-point shootout during all-star weekend.  He will also compete in the rookie-sophomore game and is currently averaging 15 and 5 as a starter for the Knicks. Larry Hughes has stated that he will not shave his face until the Knicks either buy him out or trade him or give him the minutes back that he got back in December. Considering our record I’d say play him and let him walk at the end of the year. Unless you can package him in a deal with Nate Robinson for a more well rounded point guard. ‘just bloggin’

• All-stars are coming up, what will the Knicks’ record be by the all-star break?

  knicksdefense

  1 Feb 2010 | 3:46 pm

  Rumors are starting that the Knicks are trying to make a move before the trade deadline. Lately I’d say that’s a good idea. We need someone athletic and competent in the back court.  The combination of Nate, Chris Duhon, and Toney Douglas isn’t getting it done. We need to try and steal a point guard somehow. Otherwise our season is over.  Duhon isn’t working out, and Nate can’t provide enough defensive coverage.  He can’t set up a play very well either, unless he takes the shot. I also think Al Has taken a backseat too much to Lee.  We were at our best when Al got the most…

• We need this one…

  knicksdefense

  31 Jan 2010 | 4:21 pm

  All the Knicks fans I’ve been speaking to lately are losing faith. We’ve been losing in January, Lee got snubbed from the all-star team, and LeBron isn’t coming. I still have hope for this year’s playoffs goal. Was December just a fluke like when the Knicks won games in January with Larry Brown? I say go back to basics. Sit Nate and play Larry Hughes and tighten up the rotation again.

• Test

  knicksdefense

  30 Jan 2010 | 2:26 pm

  Test blog from the droid

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  And One - cleveland.com

• And We're Back . . .

  Carolyn I Hastings

  14 Jan 2010 | 4:35 am

  Someone please bring my Cavs back to a time zone I can handle. 10:30 pm Eastern tonight. 10:30 pm Eastern Saturday night. Feels like they've been away forever. Sunday? No. Monday? No. How about Tuesday, January 19th v Toronto? There we go - 7 pm Eastern. A game I can watch and still get up for work in the morning.

• Costumed Cavs

  Carolyn I Hastings

  1 Nov 2009 | 1:40 pm

  Halloween in Shaker began with a father/son Freddie Krueger duo out for Nestles bars and ended hours later with the Cavs treating the Bobs to an offensive onslaught. Delonte West, recently absent from the team but always in our hearts, stepped into his Cavs costume and, in keeping with the spooky theme, #13 scored 13.

• Deja Q

  Carolyn I Hastings

  28 Oct 2009 | 4:39 pm

  20,562 dwindled quickly. Long before the final buzzer ended the excruciating fourth quarter, fans were shaking their heads and heading to the exits. Bench points were minimal, Shaq caught the ball just outside of the optimal under-the-basket-and-plunk-it-in position, Anthony Parker showed promise and newness at the same time as an on-the-money pass from LB bounced off his head and into the stands. OK, maybe it didn't bounce off his head but you get the point. Joe Tait declared Anthony Parker the recipient of a critical lesson - when LeBron is on the floor, the ball may arrive with little…

• Cavs Countdown

  Carolyn I Hastings

  25 Oct 2009 | 9:38 am

  Always nice to begin the season with a James Naismith tribute; one man, one ball, two baskets, endless entertainment. Rob Rains, co-author of “James Naismith: The Man Who Invented Basketball”, offers a glimpse into the life of bball’s greatgranddaddy, outside of the sports arena. [Writing for the New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/25/sports/basketball/25naismith.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y), Rob places basketball within the broader context of Naismith’s life, goals, experiences and passions.

• Brick by Brick - The LEGO Book

  Carolyn I Hastings

  20 Oct 2009 | 6:18 pm

  Long time readers will remember my slightly unhealthy obsession with all things LEGO. And now the ultimate reward - The LEGO Book.

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  The NBA Breakdown

• The Toronto Raptors Select...Damon Stoudamire

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:27 am

  It was 15 years ago during the 1995 NBA draft when the Toronto Raptors made a 5ft 10in point guard out of the University of Arizona their first ever draft pick.That's right, Damon Stoudamire, the guy they called Mighty Mouse instantly became the face of the brand new Toronto Raptors franchise and he certainly didn't disappoint.Damon had a standout rookie year, capturing the 95/96 Rookie of the Year Award and played an instrumental role in the biggest win of the season over the 72-10 Chicago Bulls, the eventual NBA champs that year.Dave and I caught up with Damon to talk about the good old…

• Did Somebody Say SLAM Prize Pack?!!!!!

  4 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pm

  What's up y'all?!!This Sunday night is going to be a big party because we'll be announcing the February winner of the SLAM/NBA Breakdown Trivia Challenge!You still have time to visit SLAM's website to check out our trivia question, so do it! What is up for grabs is an INSANELY good SLAM Prize Pack!!!All you have to do is call our show at (347) 237-5199 with the correct answer for your chance to win!SLAMonline editor, Ryne Nelson will also be a part of the festivities. In addition, we'll have a great mystery guest!!This Sunday at 9pm ET will be a fun time as always! We'll catch up with you…

• Congratulations to Mic Boogie!!

  1 Feb 2010 | 3:46 am

  Dave and I would like to take his opportunity to congratulate my man, Mic Boogie for being the winner of the Can You Break It Down Artist Search.He put down some great vocals to produce a new intro track and we're glad to welcome him as part of The NBA Breakdown family.Mic was doing a show in Amsterdam when we caught up with him to congratulate him on winning the contest. You can hear that conversation here.Click here to learn more about Mic Boogie and his music.The NBA Breakdown - For Hoops Talk, The Way It Should Be!

• Are You Plugged Into The Matrix?

  27 Jan 2010 | 4:27 am

  How's it going everybody?!!!Audley and I are big time excited about this weekend's show because we have 4-time NBA All-Star Shawn Marion on the program!The Dallas Mavericks forward will talk about many things including his days with the high octane Phoenix Suns and his opinions about Jason Kidd and Steve Nash.Plus if that wasn't enough, we will be announcing the winner of the Can You Break It Down Artist Search.The judges have made their decision on the what the new theme music for The NBA Breakdown will be and would like to thank all those who shared their opinions on which artist they liked…

• The NBA Breakdown Weekly Recap #9

  26 Jan 2010 | 6:29 pm

  What's up y'all!Dave and I take a look at another fun filled week of hoops action from around the Association.*Shaq The Big Agent proposes a star studded idea for the All Star dunk competition to help raise funds for the people in Haiti*Speaking of the big guy, Shaq also joins the 28k career points club; just imagine where he'd be if he hit a few more free throws*Glenn "Big Baby" Davis loses it on a fan because he called him fat.*And finally CB4 goes off for a career high of 44 points in a loss to the Bucks

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• James Goes Off In Win Over Knicks

  Christopher Finley

  8 Feb 2010 | 12:09 pm

  LeBron James catches fire Saturday night to help the Cavs extend win streak to 11 in 113-106 victory over the New York Knicks. James had the single best half in Cavaliers’ history scorching the Knicks with 35 first half points, overtaking the previous record of 34 held by Walt Wesley. Reminiscent to the show he put on in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals scoring 25 straight points, James poured in 24 consecutive Saturday night in a span of 5:29. “My God,” Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni said. … [visit site to read more]

• McDonalds Super Bowl Commercials Features Lebron and Dwight

  Tariq Ali

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:06 pm

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• Cavaliers Extend Win Streak to Double Digits

  Christopher Finley

  5 Feb 2010 | 5:08 pm

  The Cavaliers won their 10th consecutive game Thursday night torching the Heat 102-86. Point guard LeBron James led the charge with 36 points 7 rebounds and 8 assists. No you didn’t misread, I said point guard LeBron James. The Cavaliers already had a depleted backcourt missing Mo Williams and Delonte West with injuries, and Thursday night Daniel Gibson was scratched from the starting lineup while at the hospital tending to his pregnant fiancée, singer Keyshia Cole. This forced the ball … [visit site to read more]

• LeBron James’ Impressive All-Star Game Resume

  David Friedman

  5 Feb 2010 | 4:52 am

  After just five appearances, LeBron James has already made his mark in the All-Star Game record book, averaging 23.4 ppg (first all-time, 2.9 ppg ahead of former leader Oscar Robertson), 6.6 rpg and 5.2 apg while shooting .516 from the field. James needs just 68 points–three more “average” games at his current pace–to crack the top ten on the All-Star all-time career scoring list, a group whose members have played in at least 11 All-Star games each. James is not a noted long range marksman … [visit site to read more]

• Sneak Peak: LeBron James and Dwight Howard Super Bowl Commercial

  Tariq Ali

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:11 am

  Exclusive sneak-peek from the much-talked-about McDonalds commercial featuring Dwight Howard and LeBron … [visit site to read more]

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• Amare Trade Rumors: Detroit in the mix?

  Mike Schmitz

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:01 am

  With the trade deadline less than 10 days away, the Amare Stoudemire sweepstakes continues, and The Arizona Republic’s Paul Coro recently wrote that another team may have very well thrown their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• What would be lost in an Amare Stoudemire trade

  Mike Schmitz

  8 Feb 2010 | 11:21 am

  With the Feb. 18 trade deadline looming, the entire NBA world is wondering what will happen with Phoenix Suns big man Amare Stoudemire. Endless rumors and speculation have taken the online sports... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Amare Trade Rumors: Suns really want Iguodala

  Michael Schwartz

  7 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pm

  Suns fans spend a lot of time considering many potential Amare Stoudmire trade rumors that may or may not be just conjecture, but clearly the one involving Philadelphia and Andre Iguodala has some... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Appreciate Steve Nash while he’s still a star

  Michael Schwartz

  7 Feb 2010 | 11:37 am

  As the rest of the nation celebrates Super Bowl Sunday, Steve Nash will celebrate a not so subtle reminder that he is getting old. You might not know it by watching the Suns on a daily basis, but... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Suns 114, Kings 102 — Road sweep road

  Michael Schwartz

  6 Feb 2010 | 1:39 am

  When I left US Airways Center back on Jan. 26, I wondered if the Suns would dig themselves an insurmountable hole in an incredibly bunched up Western Conference by the All-Star break. After... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]