Vince Carter scores 48
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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 joine.. .. read more..
Rockets sign Garrett Temple to 10-day contract
Monday, February 8, 2010
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 Oper.. .. read more..
Jeff Foster to have season-ending back surgery
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that veteran forward/center Jeff Foster will undergo surgery after the All-Star break for continued lower back pain. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season, but is also expected to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp this fall. The 6-11.. .. read more..
Chris Kaman replaces injured Brandon Roy in All-Star game
Monday, February 8, 2010
Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman has been named by NBA Commissioner David Stern to replace injured West All-Star guard Brandon Roy (right hamstring strain) of the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game in Dallas. Kaman will be making his first All-Star appearance. The NBA All-St.. .. read more..
Zydrunas Ilgauskas loves his orthotics
Monday, February 8, 2010
Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports: Zydrunas Ilgauskas, who has become a bit of a foot expert because of the troubles he had earlier in his career, practically could be a spokesman for orthotics. Most of the Cavs\' big men use them, including Shaquille O\'Neal and Anderson Varejao, .. .. read more..
Warriors have no chemistry
Monday, February 8, 2010
Marcus Thompson II of the Bay Area News Group reports: The Warriors have used 27 starting lineups in 49 games. They\'ve lost 280 games due to injury. They have five players currently on the roster who didn\'t take part in the team\'s training camp. So when forward Corey Maggette says the team has ̶.. .. read more..
Bucks competing for playoff spot
Monday, February 8, 2010
Charles F. Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports: The Bucks (23-26) have used their recent surge to put some pressure on the teams above them in the playoff chase. On Saturday they climbed into a virtual tie with eighth-place Miami (24-27), which lost in Chicago to suffer its fifth strai.. .. read more..
Dallas Mavericks struggling
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports: The Mavericks have lost four of their last five games. They\'re in desperate need of a wake-up call and can\'t afford to limp into the All-Star break on a 1-6 free fall. “Right now, I don\'t want to jump the gun,” Mavericks forward Shawn Marion said, &#.. .. read more..
Caron Butler is popular
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports (via blog): Caron Butler\'s name has been mentioned in trade rumors for almost a year, and the talk has only intensified with the Feb. 18 trade deadline less than two weeks away. He\'s been rumored to be headed to Dallas, to Houston, to the Los Angeles Clippe.. .. read more..
Brandon Roy to miss 2010 All-Star game
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will miss Portland\'s next three games and the NBA All-Star Game with a right hamstring strain, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard. “Unfortunately, I\'m not where I was hoping I would be physically at this point,” said Roy. “It\'s a setba.. .. read more..
Bulls suspend Tyrus Thomas
Saturday, February 6, 2010
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. On the year, the fourth-year forward has appeared in 25 games (three starts) and averaged .. .. read more..
February 6 Hawks at Wizards game postponed
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The National Basketball Association game scheduled for this evening between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center has been postponed due to severe weather conditions in the Washington, D.C. area. As a result of those conditions, neither the Hawks nor Wizards were able to fly.. .. read more..
Bulls sign Chris Richard to 10-day contract
Friday, February 5, 2010
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). Richard, 25, appeared in six preseason games with Chicago this year and averaged 3.. .. read more..
Hornets sign Jason Hart to 10-day contract
Friday, February 5, 2010
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent guard Jason Hart to a 10-day contract. “Jason is a solid veteran basketball player that will add depth to our backcourt,” said Hornets General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Bower. Hart (6-3, 180) has career averages of 4.8 points.. .. read more..
Chris Paul out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
Thursday, February 4, 2010
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. Paul underwent the surgery in Pensacola, Florida by Dr. James Andrews. He will be on c.. .. read more..
Clippers coaching change: Kim Hughes replaces Mike Dunleavy
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Los Angeles Clippers today announced that Head Coach and General Manager Mike Dunleavy will step away from his day to day coaching responsibilities and focus exclusively on the team’s personnel matters. The decision was reached mutually during a meeting at the team’s Playa Vista Training Center .. .. read more..
Rockets recall Jermaine Taylor from D-League
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has recalled guard Jermaine Taylor from Houston’s single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley. Taylor was assigned to the Vipers on Jan. 28. “Jermaine made the immediate impact we had hoped for with a pair of 30-.. .. read more..
Utah Jazz are red hot
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Utah Jazz have come alive, winning 11 of their last 12 games and seven straight, and playing like a legitimate championship contender for the first time in recent memory. A huge reason why has been the play of Andrei Kirilenko, who has moved into the starting lineup. In his last five games, AK-4.. .. read more..
Monta Ellis scores 46 in loss to Mavericks
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Marcus Thompson II of the Oakland Tribune reports: Lately, Warriors games have been like that song on the radio that you get tired of hearing. Guard Monta Ellis goes out and dominates. The rest of his teammates struggle to score and, eventually, the opponent double-teams Ellis. Warriors wind up losi.. .. read more..
Game notes: Knicks explode in 4th to beat Wizards
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday night in New York the Knicks hosted the Washington Wizards. Below are raw, totally unedited game notes taken live from Madison Square Garden as the action happened. PREGAME No Caron Butler tonight for the Washington Wizards. Wizards starters: Randy Foye and DeShawn Stevenson at guard, Mike.. .. read more..