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Interview with Rick Barry

Mike Fisher -- DallasBasketball.com Rick Barry had worn labels all his life. A brilliant offensive dynamo. A rebel. A perfectionist. A bad father. A pain in the ass. A “no-good, money-hungry person with no sense of values,’’ Barry says, echoing the sort of criticism that has plagued him throughout an incredible career as a Hall-of-Fame player, a controversial broadcaster and a continuing fan and observer of today’s NBA game.

In this exclusive visit with DallasBasketball.com, the outspoken Barry takes on everything from his reputation to Shaq to Barry Bonds to Michael Jordan to Terrell Owens to Sports Illustrated to fired coaches to those infamous underhanded free throws.

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Nowitzki, Nash Named All-Stars; No Finley

Nash and Nowitzki earned invitations Tuesday to the annual NBA showcase of the league's top talent when both were selected by coaches to be reserves on the Western Conference All-Star team.

The honor for the three Mavericks comes just three years removed from when all were doubted individually and blamed collectively for the Mavericks' woes. The Mavericks were 19-31 the first year all three were together. They've improved to the second-best record in the league.

"We've seen this team at the bottom when we first got here," Nash said. "For us to be a part of that turnaround and see our friendship grow along with it is special."

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Cuban's Buys Belo's Stake in Team

By RICHARD ALM / The Dallas Morning News

Belo said Wednesday that it sold its minority stake in the Dallas Mavericks and American Airlines Center to Mark Cuban, the team's owner.

The Dallas-based media company said it would receive $27 million for its 12.38 percent share of the National Basketball Association team and its 6.19 percent stake in the new downtown arena where the Mavericks and Dallas Stars play. Belo announced in July 1999 that it had paid $24.5 million to become part-owner of the Mavericks.

Belo also withdrew the lawsuit it filed against Mr. Cuban that alleged that he reneged on an agreement to purchase the Belo stake under the same financial terms offered to former Mavericks owner Ross Perot Jr.

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Jan 2002 Archive

  • Mavs Get Clipped

    Don't blame this on Michael Finley.

  • Spurs on Receiving End of Bomb Scare

    It was about the time David Robinson showed up at the Alamodome with a slight limp that the Spurs knew good help might be hard to find Tuesday night.

  • Alamodome Becomes House of Pain

    The Spurs' play at the Alamodome has fast become a disaster of its own, forcing the team to drag a three-game home losing streak into tonight's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers.

  • Rockets Owner Alexander Still Has Faith

    Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle writes that Leslie Alexander, owner of the Houston Rockets since 1993, still has faith in GM Carroll Dawson and coach Rudy Tomjanovich and the team they've put together.

  • Collins frustrates Bulls center

    Brad Miller had more technical fouls than points Wednesday night, a sure sign Jarron Collins was doing his job.

  • Jazz take fight out of Bulls

    There was plenty of thievery at the Delta Center Wednesday night - along with yet another Karl Malone milestone - but there was nothing that reminded folks of the Jazz-Bulls rivalry in its heyday.

  • NBA Suspends Webber For Elbowing Collins

    The NBA suspended Sacramento All-Star forward Chris Webber for one game and fined him $7,500 for deliberately throwing an elbow at the head of Jazz rookie Jarron Collins during the Kings' 114-90 win over Utah on Saturday at the Delta Center.

  • Jazz Malone Reaches NBA Milestone

    As the final minutes melted away in the Jazz's 90-78 win over Chicago on Wednesday night, only one question remained: Would Karl Malone score the one point he needed to reach 34,000 in his career at the emptying Delta Center? Or would he wait to reach the milestone until the opening moments of Saturday's nationally televised game against Portland? When Malone missed badly on back-to-back jumpers with just over six minutes remaining, the question lingered.

  • Jazz rookie affecting foes — Webber, Miller rattled

    The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber for one game and fined him $7,500 for popping Jazz center Jarron Collins in the head with an elbow Saturday at the Delta Center.

  • Malone milestone: 34,000

    As he does once or twice a season, Karl Malone reached another scoring milestone Wednesday.

  • Sonics won't face Webber

    Mentally and physically exhausted from a long trip that included a team-wide flu bug and several injuries, Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan took it easy on his charges Wednesday.

  • Sonics, Kings share power-forward problem

    Tonight's game could be a shootout.

  • Capsule preview: Sacramento at Seattle

    When: 7 tonight.

  • Payton named a West All-Star

    As expected, Seattle SuperSonics point guard Gary Payton was named to the Western Conference All-Star team Tuesday, the eighth time he has been chosen.

  • Cavaliers vs. Washington

    Tip-off: 7 p.

  • Coach Boyer filmed for NBA show

    It was the first day of training camp for the Cavaliers and Lisa Boyer was ready.

  • Jordan, Davis dunking on each other

    Cavs guard Ricky Davis doesn't back down from anyone.

  • Lynch increasing his production

    For all the things that clicked for the Hornets in Tuesday's victory at San Antonio -- and there were quite a few -- none got coach Paul Silas as excited as the continued emergence of George Lynch.

  • Jones takes Heat's reins; Zo may play vs. Spurs

    The Miami Heat may be getting Alonzo Mourning back for their game against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

  • `Passive' aggression

    Too passive.

  • Cal Gets Time, Nick Still Wants Out

    Calbert Cheaney sightings used to be as frequent at Denver Nuggets games as victories are now.

  • Jones is the `guy' for Heat

    Eddie Jones' career-high 37 points in Tuesday's 100-94 overtime win at Denver were the most by a Heat player since Alonzo Mourning had 43 on Feb.

  • Pre-Valentine's Day Present for Nugs - Dice

    Thursday, January 31, 2002 - Injured Denver Nuggets power forward Antonio McDyess said Wednesday he hopes to return Feb.

  • Magic fans still wonder 'what if'

    Early in the evening, dressed regally in royal blue all the way down to his suede shoes, Shaquille O'Neal entered the players' entrance at the TD Waterhouse Centre and made a right instead of a left.

  • Vlade the Fulcrum

    Vlade Divac as the Kings' most valuable player over the first half of this season? We can do that.

  • We sure do miss Shaq after 6 years

    Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel writes: It's going on six years now.

  • Grizzlies Look to the Future

    Losses have been frequent for the Memphis Grizzlies, although they usually aren't as painful as Tuesday's come-from-ahead 83-82 defeat to the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

  • Best Chance

    The silver lining to Jamaal Tinsley's injuries is the golden opportunity it provides Travis Best.

  • Pacers Win Ugly

    The Indiana Pacers made up for 24 minutes of horror with five minutes of heroics Wednesday.

  • Rivers uninterested in Knicks position

    With the New York Knicks struggling and possibly in the hunt for a new head coach this summer it was inevitable that Doc Rivers' name would eventually surface in rumors.

  • Rivers uninterested in Knicks position

    John Denton of the Florida Today reports: With the New York Knicks struggling and possibly in the hunt for a new head coach this summer it was inevitable that Doc Rivers' name would eventually surface in rumors.

  • Celts Need Bench Support

    TORONTO - The Celtics must walk before they run, and with yesterday's practice being canceled due to health considerations, the focus is clearly on the former.

  • Celtics Limp Into Toronto

    ORONTO - After ''one of those nights,'' the Celtics had one of those days.

  • Magic notebook

    Checking out the Gators Tracy McGrady said he was little surprised at what he saw in Gainesville when he went to watch the Florida/Kentucky basketball game Tuesday night.

  • Lakers, Shaq swat away Magic 111-93

    His first blocked shot didn't come until the game was 43 minutes old, but Shaquille O'Neal's effortless swat of an Orlando Magic shot late Wednesday night was still symbolic.

  • Reality check

    It was fun while it lasted, but it just didn't last long enough.

  • Playoff push starting, Suns say; negotiations for Jackson continue

    A 2 1/2-month mini-tournament is shaping up in the Western Conference for the final three of eight playoff spots, and the Suns and Blazers are in the thick of it with the Utah Jazz, Seattle SuperSonics and Los Angeles Clippers.

  • Maggette Is Sidelined

    The LA Times reports that Corey Maggette suffered a strained left knee in the Clippers' victory Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks and is not expected to play tonight against the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Fisher stunned by his demotion

    Derek Fisher came through a devastating foot injury -- twice -- to get here, only to find himself shoved back to the bench when the Lakers stuttered for a few weeks.

  • Depth? It's death for Bulls

    Charles Oakley's consistent critique this season, one he reprised Wednesday night, is that teams can't win playing 10 to 12 guys.

  • Wolves sent packing

    Wally Szczerbiak punched in 31 points for the Timberwolves last night, but the 76ers were able to break that code, battling to a 96-91 victory and again climbing over .

  • Brown will coach Sixers, or not at all

    Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Larry Brown made a comment on Tuesday.

  • Pistons Gets Even at Shareef's 50

    It has been more than two months since the Pistons saw Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

  • Raps finally get `D' message

    Lenny Wilkens had mentioned earlier this month that, if the Raptors were going to snap out of a see-saw funk that saw them lose to Memphis, get past Chicago with a late surge, need overtime to beat Atlanta, then score 72 points in a home-court loss to the Clippers, it would take a greater commitment to defence.

  • Former Raptor sentenced to three years in jail

    Former Toronto Raptor Alvin Robertson is off to prison.

  • NBA stars cutting down on drugs

    Swelling joints, aching muscles and the rigours of an NBA season can exact an incredible physical toll on even the fittest of players.

  • Dream time up for grabs

    The Raptors are missing two starters but the Junk Yard Dog has found a bright side.

  • Raptors sign Jackson through end of season

    The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jermaine Jackson to a contract through the remainder of this season.

  • Pistons stifle Abdur-Rahim, Hawks

    A frustrated Shareef Abdur-Rahim turned as if he wanted to go after Ben Wallace.

  • Pistons prepare for wear and tear

    Here we go again.

  • Abdur-Rahim's big game lingers

    Shareef Abdur-Rahim was the topic of conversation leading up to Wednesday night's game at the Palace between the Pistons and Hawks.

  • Trapp family worries that killer will go free

    Family members of former Detroit Piston George Trapp say they are outraged because they've been told by Detroit police that the man accused of fatally stabbing Trapp will not face criminal charges.

  • Cassell wants to remain with Bucks

    Though he is eligible to declare free agency the season after next and still hasn't accepted the Bucks' offer for a contract extension, point guard Sam Cassell made one thing clear Tuesday: He wants to remain in Milwaukee.

  • Webber suspended vs. Seattle, fined $7500

    Rough play continues in the NBA, Webber the latest perpetrator

  • Garnett feeling sorry after loss

    The focus, Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett said, was to distribute.

  • Philadelphia nips Wolves 96-91

    To the uninitiated, all the silk-purse talk after the sow's ear of another Timberwolves defeat -- a 96-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday at First Union Center -- might have sounded suspiciously, even gallingly, like the stuff of moral victories.

  • Wolves notes: Szczerbiak bounces back

    Wally Szczerbiak, after his worst offensive night of the season Tuesday, had some gripes with the Timberwolves' attack.

  • Latest Bucher rumor: LaFrentz, Rogers & Jackson in three way trade

    Rick Bucher writes for ESPN the Magazine.

  • Worse than a Hangnail

    Doug West used to miss a dozen games in a stretch with an inflamed hangnail.

  • Spoon the difference in New York

    According to Chris Broussard, the Knicks' president, Scott Layden, has been roundly criticized for piecing together a roster that currently sits in 11th place in the so- so Eastern Conference.

  • Malone happy to be All-Star

    Karl Malone would rather be picked to the All-Star team by the coaches than the fans anyway.

  • Iverson Smothered by Knick D

    Brian Lewis writes that the Knicks' defense held Iverson - who averages about 30 points a game - to 15 on wretched 6-of-25 shooting with three turnovers.

  • Webber suspended for elbow

    The Associated Press reports: "Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber was suspended Wednesday for one game and fined $7,500 for deliberately throwing an elbow to the head of Utah's Jarron Collins last week.

  • Cleveland rocks Wolves 114-81

    For the better part of four months, the Timberwolves had much of the NBA crying uncle.

  • Nuggets Get No All-Stars

    The only NBA All-Star at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday night wore a slick green suit and shiny black shoes and sat on the end of the Miami Heat bench.

  • Fresh Nuggets Flop in OT

    All-Star center Alonzo Mourning was on the bench, still feeling lethargic from a bout with the flu.

  • Heat Wilt Nuggets

    DENVER — The Denver Nuggets came into Tuesday's game well-rested, having not played since Thursday.

  • Ball Boy's Courage Inspires All

    Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - When it comes to playing basketball, Nicholas Owens has to take a seat.

  • Van Exel Doesn't Make All-Stars

    Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - Denver Nuggets guard Nick Van Exel was not named to the NBA Western Conference reserves when the squad was announced Tuesday.

  • Nuggets Can't Break Heat Wave

    Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - In the middle of a Colorado winter, the Denver Nuggets still weren't able to cool off the Heat.

  • Starring Roles for Kings Forwards

    The announcement Tuesday that Kings starting forwards Chris Webber and Peja Stojakovic had been voted onto the Western Conference All-Star team was old news for the former and enough to make the latter endanger himself and others.

  • Webber's Elbow Costs Him One Game

    The news wasn't all good for Chris Webber on Tuesday.

  • Petrie Shares All-Star Luster

    Sitting courtside during Tuesday morning's Kings workout was president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie.

  • Arco Improves Sightlines

    Men have been banished from the Kings' Royal Court Dancers.

  • Harrington Rolls In For Visit

    As the Indiana Pacers' practice wound down Tuesday, Al Harrington treated those in attendance to a brief appearance -- his first public sighting at Conseco Fieldhouse since right knee surgery last week ended his season.

  • O'Neal Gets His All-Star Spot

    Jermaine O'Neal has acknowledged the praises of Indiana Pacers coaches, teammates and fans for his play in the first half of the NBA season.

  • Billy's Big Shot

    MEMPHIS, Tenn.

  • Shane Sees More In Memphis

    MEMPHIS, Tenn.

  • Celts Stay With Bucks For Short Time

    MILWAUKEE - Oh, what a tight and intense game the Celtics and Bucks engaged in last night.

  • Pierce Gets His Starring Role

    The NBA announced the reserves for the 2002 All-Star Game yesterday and, as expected, Pierce joined starter Antoine Walker on the Eastern Conference team.

  • Bucks Rout Celts in Brewtown

    ILWAUKEE - The best description of the third quarter came from Kenny Anderson.

  • Warriors stumble in stretch

  • Warriors' loss 'heartbreaking'

  • Whitsitt still spins positive approach

    Since the Portland Trail Blazers are to bad publicity what gravity is to rocks, it's hard to imagine Bob Whitsitt would want to see his other team, the NFL Seahawks, emulate the NBA unit.

  • Payton selected to eighth All-Star team, as reserve

    To the surprise of no one, Gary Payton was selected yesterday by NBA coaches to play in his eighth consecutive All-Star Game.

  • Sonics game at a glance

    TECHNICAL FOULS: On Portland's Dale Davis after losing control of his dribble, thinking he was fouled by Brent Barry.

  • Notes: McMillan says Kemp's demise is 'sad' to watch

    Player of the game: Portland's Dale Davis, a veteran center not known for his point production, Davis had 20 points and 14 rebounds and caused problems defensively.

  • Portland survives Pippen's ejection to topple Sonics

    If the NBA had a dictionary, the definition of a technical foul would feature a Portland Trail Blazers logo.

  • Gugliotta return delayed

    The Arizona Republic reports that Suns forward Tom Gugliotta's return to the active roster has been delayed by pain in his right foot.

  • Cavs snap 12 game skid

    Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: You figured it would only be a matter of time before the Cavaliers would roll into their routine of starting at warp speed and then falling on their faces in the second half.

  • SORRY, ANDRE

    Andre Miller got what he expected.

  • Lucas faults self for snub of Miller

    Andre Miller wasn't selected as a reserve to the NBA All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Feb.

  • Good news: Zo an All-Star; Bad news: still out with flu

    PEDRO F.

  • Jones leads Heat OT win

    No Alonzo Mourning.

  • Hornets rule 2nd half, top Spurs

    The only thing that threw a scare into the Hornets Tuesday was a postgame bomb scare.

  • 2 Hornets get All-Star snub

    Hornets coach Paul Silas says he understands the likely reasons none of his players were selected as reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team.

  • Shaq intrigued by Magic's sale

    Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Shaquille O'Neal never will return to the Orlando Magic as a player, but he will consider coming back.

  • Sloan getting cranky

    Jazz coach Jerry Sloan spent a good portion of Monday"s game with the Miami Heat hollering at Quincy Lewis.

  • Malone Makes Another All-Star Team

    Karl Malone is back in the NBA All-Star Game.

  • LaRue joins Jazz when Crotty goes on DL

    After missing four of the past six games with tendinitis in his left knee, the Jazz placed backup point guard John Crotty on the injured list before Monday"s game.

  • Injuries nag Magic's star

    Already burned two seasons in a row by Grant Hill's devastating ankle injury, the Orlando Magic are becoming increasingly concerned about the nagging back injury to standout guard Tracy McGrady.

  • Shaq, Two-Time Champs to Face Magic

    The annual visit from Shaquille O'Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers is still an event.

  • Magic host Lakers tonight

    Magic host Lakers Who: Orlando Magic (23-22) vs.

  • O'Neal returns to Orlando tonight

    The Los Angeles Lakers had just routed Orlando back in November, and as head coach Doc Rivers trudged from the locker room to the bus he encountered the primary culprit responsible for the Magic's doom.

  • McGrady gets another crack at Kobe

    Tracy McGrady's first appearance in the NBA All-Star game was largely unremarkable, except for a block he made of Kobe Bryant's baseline jump shot during the early going.

  • Lakers bored, beatable

    There is nothing wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers that the NBA all-star break next weekend won't cure.

  • All-star reserves include McGrady

    Going from a starter into a reserve role at the NBA All-Star Game could have been a little deflating for some guys.

  • Nash first Canadian to make all-star team

    Steve Nash has ridden astounding team success to some personal basketball glory.

  • Olajuwon out four-to-six weeks

    Toronto Raptors centre Hakeem Olajuwon will miss the next four-to-six weeks with strained right thigh, the NBA club announced Tuesday.

  • Jordan isn't a cut above on court, in ratings this time around

    At best, Michael Jordan's comeback has been disappointing.

  • Curry preserves Pistons' victory

    Why does Michael Curry start? Why does he play so many minutes? This is why.

  • Stack snubbed by All-Star selectors

    For the first time in three years, Jerry Stackhouse wasn't selected for the NBA All-Star Game.

  • Allen won't be shy at All-Star game

    With Ray Allen in the National Basketball Association All-Star Game, one thing is certain: He has never met a shot he didn't like.

  • Bucks find big dividends inside

    Never at a loss for ways to beat the Boston Celtics at home, the Milwaukee Bucks chose to use their 14-foot secret weapon Tuesday night.

  • Bucks-Celtics rivalry yet to simmer

    Somewhere back when Kevin McHale tried to shut up a Bucks fan by hiking the knot of the fan's tie a few inches, back when Don Nelson and Danny Ainge, with help from Red Auerbach, exchanged insults about the other's testosterone levels, the Milwaukee Bucks' second-best rival was the Boston Celtics.

  • Kidd to San Antonio?

    Peter Vescey admits that he's, "no budget director or restoration expert," but talks about the Tim Duncan situation at the end of the 2002/03 season.

  • Cuban to Referee Game

    Well, it's not quite in the same class as "man bites dog," but Mark Cuban refereeing a game should be quite a laugh.

  • Lakers stick it to Hawks by 34 points

    Blown out.

  • Malone an All-Star reserve

    While Karl Malone will be going to his 14th All-Star Game, Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks were among seven reserves picked Tuesday for their first trips.

  • Rusty stepping in for Crotty

    Guard John Crotty joined Donyell Marshall on the injured list Monday, and the Jazz announced they'll sign Rusty LaRue to a 10-day contract on Tuesday, provided he passes a physical.

  • Jazz cool sizzling Heat

    Sometimes a team can turn things around with a little luck, or a gamble that pays off.

  • Big Country Retires... With Class

    Reeves joins LJ, Geiger and Longley in the NBA graveyard

  • Capsule preview: Sonics. vs. Trail Blazers

    When: Today, 7 p.

  • Depleted Sonics 'activate' McMillan

    Sometimes, Nate McMillan will suit up in Sonics practice gear and jump into drills or scrimmages with his players to demonstrate an offensive or defensive set.

  • McMillan takes charge -- and court -- to aid Sonics

    Basketball practice can be a dreary, monotonous chore, especially when you've been on the road for a week, flu is running unchecked through your team and the sun is out in Seattle.

  • Every game crucial now for Seattle

    As the Seattle SuperSonics undertake the second half of their season with renewed vigor about the possibilities, they are battling five other teams for the final three playoff spots in the Western Conference.

  • Cavs' Lucas can't sleep off the losses

    Cavs coach John Lucas said he hasn't slept since Jan.

  • Minnesota at Cavaliers

    Tip-off: 7 tonight at Gund Arena.

  • Miller isn't expecting an All-Star invitation

    Andre Miller is a talented point guard.

  • A legitimate star in Wolves' clothing

    One-man teams can win games in the NBA.

  • Raef Getting Impatient

    The Denver Nuggets Raef LaFrentz says that he's getting a little antsy with the lack of progress of his team.

  • Tariq May Play

    Twelve games into the season, the "No Dice" survival plan was going better than expected.

  • Bench Sees Opportunity

    DENVER — Injuries may have spelled doom for the Denver Nuggets' hopes for a winning season, but they spelled something else for several of the team's players: Opportunity.

  • Nick Knows It's No-Go

    Tuesday, January 29, 2002 - Denver Nuggets all-star candidate Nick Van Exel said he expects to be spending the all-star break at his offseason home and not in Philadelphia on Feb.

  • Ellis Looks For Heat to Gel

    Tuesday, January 29, 2002 - By signing with the Miami Heat last offseason, LaPhonso Ellis was realisticly expecting a shot at the NBA Finals.

  • Kings Fan Sees Game Without Sight

    What does a visually impaired fan get out of attending a Kings game? (Or how I annoyed all of Section 122 by doing a two-hour impression of Gary Gerould.

  • Depleted Practices for Kings

    The Kings' attempt to minimize or even avoid luxury-tax payments has resulted in a sometimes-depleted roster.

  • Jermaine Makes All Stars

    Indiana Pacers center Jermaine O’Neal was named to the NBA’s Eastern Conference All-Star team today.

  • Jamaal Needs Time Off

    Jamaal Tinsley did not practice with his Indiana Pacers teammates Monday and could miss Wednesday night's game against Memphis.

  • NBA Teams Play the Stash Game

    When the Indiana Pacers lost valuable forward Al Harrington last week to a season-ending right knee injury, he was replaced on the 12-man roster by guard Norm Richardson.

  • Kenny Likes the Heat

    MILWAUKEE - During recent games, Kenny Anderson has had to put a heating pad on his lower back while he sits on the bench.

  • All-Star Reserves Announced

    Wally's World will be in Philly next month

  • Flu-like symptoms sideline Mourning

    Yet another setback.

  • Flu bug bites Zo; setback not serious

    Because of an uninvited houseguest, the Heat's already-teetering season stands in limbo.

  • Tuesday: Heat at Nuggets

    When/where: 9 p.

  • Zo status uncertain

    Heat center Alonzo Mourning, suffering from the flu, was a late scratch from the starting lineup Monday night at Utah.

  • Without Zo, Utah's balance tops Heat

    This was supposed to be the new and improved Heat.

  • Ticket support ‘strong' for suite requests

    John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports: The Hornets are expected to release their first totals on season-ticket and luxury-suites deposits Friday, but Alex Martins, who heads the Hornets' business operations in New Orleans, already is pleased.

  • Warriors' stats pale next to their coach's

  • Warriors can see the light vs. three teams

  • Reserve Sura might have high trade value

  • McInnis has angry words for Gentry after the Clippers lose

    Jeff McInnis seethed on the bench for most of the second half.

  • Gugliotta in scrimmage

    Tom Gugliotta worked through about half of the scrimmage in an ongoing attempt to re- establish the consistent scoring and rebounding that have been lost since he underwent serious knee surgery in March 2000, according to the Arizona Republic.

  • Who is Jamal Crawford? When he returns, what player will he be?

    K.

  • Without Zo, Utah's balance tops Heat

    This was supposed to be the new and improved Heat.

  • Jazz Summary

    HIGH POINT Jazz coach Jerry Sloan went with an eight-man rotation and it paid off.

  • Russell's Slump Ends as Jazz Snap Losing Streak

    Bryon Russell was not making any shots, and the Jazz were not winning any games.

  • Russell back in groove

    It wasn"t anything Jerry Sloan thought about before hand but for one night anyway, the Jazz youth movement was in full swing.

  • Shareef has done his penance

    The Hawks' leading scorer and rebounder has been watching games at home and working out in his private gym.

  • Not-so-invincible Lakers give hope to little guys

    There is hope for the spiraling Hawks tonight at Philips Arena.

  • Magic won't bolt to Tampa anytime soon

    Philosophically, it makes the most sense.

  • Mashburn might return after break

    Charlotte (20-23) at San Antonio (29-13), 8:30 p.

  • Mavericks' Cuban may be eccentric, but smart

    There are plenty of people who claim Mark Cuban is crazy.

  • Szczerbiak hopes to add a new All-Star memory

    The images still are fresh in Wally Szczerbiak's mind, his ability to describe specific details as easy now as years ago.

  • Pass it, forward

    For a 7-foot-1 player, Kevin Garnett's passing ability is more than just an oddity.

  • Raptors make their mark when they bolt out of the gate

    The first quarter often provides the first telling sign of whether the Raptors have come to play or simply are content to just show up on the court.

  • Davis dominates in Raptor wins

    All season long, Toronto Raptors fans have been waiting for the sleeping giant to awaken.

  • Next stretch is important

    Pistons Coach Rick Carlisle would prefer not to look too far into the future, but there is no denying the importance of the upcoming stretch of games, starting tonight at Washington.

  • Pistons' grades

    Perry A.

  • Pistons face old, improved Jordan

    No one knows better than Michael Curry that Michael Jordan is getting his legs back, and the greatest guard ever averaged 40.

  • PISTONS AT THE MIDPOINT: New-look team aims at playoffs

    A year ago, the Pistons were small across the front line, 15-26 at midseason and had no hope of making the playoffs on their way to 50 losses.

  • 'Tweak' slows Robinson

    Judging from his season-high 38-point performance off the bench Saturday in his first time back from a 14-game injury absence, Glenn Robinson appeared more than ready to resume his familiar role tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks' starting small forward.

  • Karl hoping Cassell finally breaks string of snubs

    Because of their recent success, the Milwaukee Bucks have sent two players, Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson, to the All-Star Game the past two seasons.

  • McDyess Will Return Next Month

    Can McDyess' return to the court help keep Nick happy?

  • Zendon Happy to Be Playing

    Monday, January 28, 2002 - Maybe it's a good thing Zendon Hamilton didn't waste energy worrying about a guaranteed roster spot with the Denver Nuggets.

  • Kings Learned From Jazz

    It's be difficult to find a more significant indicator of the NBA's changing times than the past two whippings the Kings handed out to the Utah Jazz during a three-day span last week.

  • Kings Go Bilingual

    Where Spanish is spoken -- by some fans, the Kings' dean of coaching and on the airwaves.

  • Rick's Right Up There

  • McKey Would Have Been Perfect

    If Al Harrington had been injured a couple of weeks earlier, there's no doubt what the Indiana Pacers would have done.

  • Individual Agendas the Problem

    Beating Seattle would have been a difficult enough challenge for the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

  • Obie Looks Ahead

    MILWAUKEE - With a victory over Cleveland to begin a three-game road trip, a starting spot on the Eastern Conference All-Star team now official, and a chance to visit family in nearby Chicago with practice canceled yesterday, Antoine Walker was a happy man.

  • Jazz fade as competition gets tougher

    Karl Malone was in a pensive mood Saturday evening, pondering the fate of his team after a second discouraging loss in a row that afternoon.

  • Jazz Not Responding When Play Gets Physical

    If coach Jerry Sloan ever wished he was 30 years younger, it was probably Saturday during the Jazz's humiliating 114-90 loss to Sacramento.

  • Stevenson still trying to get the point

    The point is not that DeShawn Stevenson cannot make a good one.

  • Cuban Not Just Protecting His Own

    Mike Fisher writes in an annoying LOTR-spoof style that Mark Cuban's behind-the-scenes criticisms of officiating have been calls that have gone for the Mavs as well as against.

  • Don Nelson to Coach West All-Stars

    Dallas Mavericks coach Don Nelson qualified to coach the Western Conference's team in the All-Star Game when the Lakers lost to Philadelphia on Sunday, reports the Star Telegram's Dwain Price.

  • Murphy's Law: Stand tall

  • Murphy lives by his own rules

  • Goukas to coach the Knicks?

    Marc Berman writes that Goukas, fired as an analyst by NBC after last season, is looking to get back into the game.

  • Spurs-Lakers Recap

    Tim Duncan overcame a terrible start, Tony Parker returned from his sprained ankle and started zipping by the Lakers, and the Spurs suddenly found themselves needing only a 3-pointer to tie with six seconds left.

  • Glenn Rogers: NBA keeps revenue rolling in

    Amazingly enough, television revenues will continue to rise for the NBA for another six years.

  • Dan Cook: Broadhind takes a jab at Shaq, rough basketball

    Son, Shaq O'Neal punches about like he shoots free throws.

  • Spurs Beat Warriors

    On Saturday night, Robinson totaled 12 points, six rebounds and seven blocks, numbers that probably won't be good enough to get him named to the All-Star team, but more than enough to help the Spurs beat Golden State 90-82 in front of 18,328 at the Arena in Oakland.

  • Walt Williams Out Till All-Star Game

    Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports that, though Walt Williams is now eligible to come off the injured list, he will probably remain there until after the All-Star Game.

  • Mobley Has Hot Hand

    But there might have been a change too subtle to provide an easy answer.

  • NBA Diminished by New TV Deal

    The NBA did hold out The Finals for ABC.

  • McMillan's Sonics growing up

    The Seattle SuperSonics are more than halfway through their season, enough time to develop lasting impressions about a team that held few expectations when the season began.

  • LOTS OF BIG MEN

    With center Michael Doleac having returned Saturday against Boston after missing two months with a fractured ankle, the Cavaliers have no shortage of post players.

  • Kind of hard to be leader from bench

    The Cavaliers have some leaders on the roster.

  • Rockets Fight Demoralization of Losses

    Just past the midway point of the NBA season, they are 13-30.

  • Stith provides lift with rare start

    Bryant Stith didn't have this in mind when he signed with the Cavaliers during the off-season -- limited minutes, inconsistent shooting and 12 games on the injured list.

  • Francis Officially an All-Star

    In a welcome respite from a frustrating, often painful season, Rockets guard Steve Francis was voted to start the NBA All-Star Game on Feb.

  • Veterans adjust to lesser roles

    Brian Grant was recounting one of the more difficult of his 12 rebounds Saturday against New Jersey, and LaPhonso Ellis liked what he heard.

  • Zo's spirits are high

    Before he got sick, Alonzo Mourning wouldn't think twice about the possible energy-sapping effects of the high altitudes that await in back-to-back games in Utah and Denver.

  • Houston Francises Overcome Charlotte Davises in OT

    There was a duel at the point guard position Saturday night.

  • Heat guard a key

    Disruptive.

  • NBA starts to act on Hornets

    The NBA is moving ahead to determine whether or not the Charlotte Hornets will be allowed to move to New Orleans, La.

  • Great Escape: Wooldridge saved skin, not soul

    Ray Wooldridge is being called a lot of things by a lot of angry people these days, and a lot of the stuff can't be printed in a family newspaper.

  • Mashburn could return after All-Star break

    John Delong of the Winston Salem-Journal reports: The Hornets continue to get good news about Jamal Mashburn, and indications are that he will rejoin the team after the All-Star break.

  • Sources: DeBartolo interested in Magic

    Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: An interesting name -- and a topic sure to be discussed at length at the NBA offices in New York -- has emerged from the move by owner Rich DeVos to sell the Orlando Magic.

  • Brandon points the way

    Seven seasons ago, Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon was in Chauncey Billups' position -- backing up an all-star, learning and improving, trying patiently to wait his turn.

  • Garnett is five-time all-star

    Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett is going to the NBA All-Star Game.

  • Rash changes find Nesterovic

    He's alive! I knew it.

  • Brandon, defense lead Wolves to victory

    Forget about February and that superfluous NBA All-Star Game.

  • Recap: Timberwolves vs. Hawks

  • Garrett wants to play more, not move on

    From time to time this season, Timberwolves center Dean Garrett's name has popped up in an out-of-town sports section or on a national Web site as a backup center some NBA club might pursue in trade.

  • Magic notebook

    Early start no factor Horace Grant wasn't about to blame the early start time -- 2:30 p.

  • Slow start costs T-Mac in Toronto

    Tracy McGrady and his teammates tried hard not to get caught up in the hype and hoopla surrounding his second return to Toronto.

  • Magic fall short on the road to Carter's Raptors

    Vince Carter took pleasure in beating Tracy McGrady.

  • Long Column: NBA Is Still Fantastic

    NBA fans, it's time to move on.

  • It's lonely at top — just ask Vince

    Today, Vince Carter can have his cake and eat it too.

  • Energetic Junk Yard Dog a hit as starter for the Raps

    On all too many nights this season, the Raptors have been left to bemoan the fact they didn't play a full 48 minutes with enough intensity or energy.

  • Vinsanity chews up T-Mac, Magic

    The first touch was a silky-smooth jumper, the second a delightful pass to Jerome Williams for an easy basket.

  • Big play on words for A.D.

    There is no textbook for this leadership thing.

  • Jeer the one about McGrady?

    The Toronto fans definitely affected Tracy McGrady yesterday, but not in the way you might think.

  • Do it again!

    For the second game in a row the Raptors played well at both ends of the floor.

  • Stackhouse focuses on three-pointer

    If you are Pistons Coach Rick Carlisle, would you remove the three-point shot from Jerry Stackhouse's repertoire? Over his career, Stackhouse hits barely 30 percent from beyond the three-point arc.

  • Pistons in logjam with East hopefuls

    The Eastern Conference playoff race appears to be down to 10 teams, with the Pistons in the hunt for one of the bottom four of eight spots.

  • Bucks face three big tests this week

    Though mired in their third extended losing streak of the season, coach George Karl said he believes the Milwaukee Bucks remain in relatively good standing in the days leading to the all-star break.

  • Grizz out of Jackson Derby

    Ron Tillery of the Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports that the Grizzlies have dropped out of contention for the services of Marc Jackson.

  • Sonics iffy on adding player

    While Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan said a few days ago that he would like to improve the team's rebounding, general manager Rick Sund said it is not necessarily a foregone conclusion that the Sonics are going to acquire another player via trade or signing a free agent.

  • Sonics go 3-1 on road

    The Seattle SuperSonics are officially on a roll.

  • Turning weakness to strength

    If you've ever talked to an NBA player about their game, you would quickly realize that no player thinks they have a weakness.

  • Nunyo Demasio's NBA power rankings

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  • Notes: Never lacking offense, Celtics win with defense

    NBA fans don't have to be season-ticket holders of the Boston Celtics to be familiar with Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker.

  • Trade talk: On the blocks

    The NBA's trading deadline is Feb.

  • Notebook: Strained shoulder keeps Baker out of the game

    PLAYER OF THE GAME: The Sonics needed an inspiring game from Gary Payton with Vin Baker out.

  • Sonics find victory at end of road

    Desmond Mason sucked on cough drops throughout the game to ease the sniffles that made him feel like being in bed instead.

  • Class is in session for NBA rookies

  • Jackson adds Suns to wish list

  • Dampier declines chance to be a starter

  • Warriors fall to Spurs' size

  • NBA Midseason Report

  • A travelin' band

    Initially, it appeared as if history would repeat Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center.

  • Another royal pain

    Believe it or not, the Jazz actually looked good when no one was watching.

  • Kings rout Jazz in repeat performance of Thursday's game

    The Sacramento Kings embarrassed the Jazz on Thursday night at Arco Arena.

  • Pierce Provides Whole Package

    Although he'd get Steve Francis' vote, Paul Pierce is not the NBA's Most Valuable Player this season.

  • Celts Surge at the Right Time

    CLEVELAND - Prior to tipoff, coach Jim O'Brien had spoken about the importance of playing with energy during a stretch some might call the dog days of the regular season.

  • Will the Real Stars Be Out?

    he unstated but obvious intent of the All-Star Game is to have the best players on hand.

  • Crouse: Kidd knows transition at home will take time

    Jason Kidd snatched Miami guard Rod Strickland's pass Saturday and his New Jersey teammates Kerry Kittles and Kenyon Martin took off in a dead sprint.

  • Grant finally settling into Heat role

    When Brian Grant signed with Miami, he was thought to be the perfect complement to Alonzo Mourning on the Heat frontline.

  • Gutierrez: Gill, Strickland, Jackson playing for their futures

    It took Kendall Gill well into the free-agency period this summer to sign with the Heat.

  • Grant is happy in support role

    Alonzo Mourning got his 23 points, Eddie Jones his 20.

  • Righting the rosters

    The fans have spoken.

  • All-Star choices: No-win situation

    All-Star reserves will be announced Tuesday -- the starters were named Saturday -- and the league's head coaches face some difficult decisions: Is it fair for the Lakers, Kings and Mavericks to make up three-quarters of the Western Conference roster? Is there justification to put four point guards on the Western team (Steve Francis, Gary Payton, Steve Nash, and Stephon Marbury or Nick Van Exel)? Is Alonzo Mourning's courageous comeback enough to earn a spot over Andre Miller or Jerry Stackhouse? All head coaches vote for two forwards, two guards, one center and two others from their respective conferences.

  • Net gain for Heat

    Apparently, Thursday's loss at Orlando was just a small setback, not the start of another sickening swoon.

  • Jazz, Kings Headed in Opposite Directions, Fast

    Another cruel chapter of a tale of two teams was slammed into the books Saturday evening at the Delta Center, the plot now becoming as lopsided as a Morganna cartwheel, as a set of Firestones, as a Bryon Russell jump shot.

  • Kings kong Jazz

    The rematch leaves no doubt.

  • http://www.desnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,370008039,00.html?

    The man with the gray hair and even grayer face has never been here before, a stranger in a strange land.

  • Don't Count Charlotte Out of League Just Yet

    They started accepting season-ticket orders in New Orleans this week.

  • Don't Count Charlotte Out of League Just Yet

    Dick Scanlon of the Lakeland Ledger writes: They started accepting season-ticket orders in New Orleans this week.

  • Cavs' skid reaches a dirty dozen

    Neither a team meeting with owner Gordon Gund nor a season-high from Bryant Stith nor a triple-double from Andre Miller could stop the Cavaliers' brutal slide.

  • Air removed from network airwaves

    NBC really was must-see TV when Michael Jordan was in his prime.

  • Heat turns things around after bad start

    Miami was so awful at the start of the season that coach Pat Riley was ready to resign.

  • Lucas still trying to mend Cavs

    John Lucas talks for 10 minutes a night.

  • In Big Easy, Shinn finds bending truth exactly that

    Hornets co-owner George Shinn wants a fresh start in New Orleans.

  • Hornets wilt in OT after late heartbreaker

    The shot banged against the back rim, bounced up and fell again against the front rim.

  • T-Mac welcomes Raptors fans' boos

    Jerry Brewer of the Orlando Sentinel reports: There's no way Tracy McGrady would miss this game, sore back and all.

  • Magic host Raptors

    Who: Orlando Magic (23-21) vs.

  • Shaq back to face Magic

    The Orlando Magic will not benefit from the NBA's seemingly arbitrary system of justice Wednesday night when Shaquille O'Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers make their only visit this season to the TD Waterhouse Centre.

  • Stoudemire can play, and he's nice, too

    Amare Stoudemire has lived a rough life.

  • CSI's exclusive: Jordan plays ball!

    In our glorious country, there are many places your face can be seen if you really make it big.

  • Florida's pro sports teams are pathetic

    How does it feel, Orlando? How does it feel, Florida? How does it feel to know you live in the absolute worst professional sports state in the union? How does it feel to know that the only thing worse than your schools are your teams? We're so bad, we're inhaling the fumes from Tennessee's tailpipe.

  • More Raps Magic?

    The Raptors either have turned the corner or soon will hit a speed bump in a road that has been paved with inconsistency.

  • Montross doesn't mind being targeted for abuse

    No one likes to be targeted, but Eric Montross was a man about it.

  • Two Pistons are on All-Star bubble

    Tough call here.

  • Carlisle: Sustaining intensity is the key

    Perhaps sometime Saturday, as they enjoyed a rare day off following a 107-90 victory at Atlanta on Friday night, the Pistons might have had a chance to peak at the most recent NBA standings.

  • Bucks done in by a scoring Spree

    Want more evidence that Milwaukee wants no part of New York in a possible first-round playoff series? An exhilarating, emotionally draining 129-127 double-overtime victory for the Knicks Saturday afternoon at the Bradley Center once again demonstrated why the Bucks are not now, nor may be in the near future, in a New York state of mind.

  • Trade winds appear calm in Bucks' forecast

    To trade or not to trade? That is the question facing the Milwaukee Bucks, who have a couple of choices to make before the league's Feb.

  • Walker estatic to be an All-Star

    As soon as Boston Celtics forward Antoine Walker received a call from the league, he immediately tried to call Michael Jordan in Washington to tell him the news and to thank him.

  • Spree says no to Knicks lottery

    Spree thinks Jason Williams cannot help the Knicks initially

  • Turns out NBC were responsible

    Remember last week when 'Chicago Bulls management' dimmed the lights on the standing ovation for the return of Michael Jordan? It turns out it wasn't Bulls management at all, with the decision coming from NBC who were broadcasting the game to the country.

  • Thorn's Gamble Paying Off

    Mike Wise of the New York Times chimes in with his picks for various most-valuable categories as the season passes the half-way mark.

  • Richardson gets chance to show off dunk skills

  • Fortson getting position among top rebounders

  • Midseason Warriors Report

  • Marc Jackson would play for Suns

    The East Valley Tribune is reporting that Marc Jackson, the forward/center of the Golden State Warriors, has added the Suns to his list of possible trade destinations, NBA sources said Friday.

  • Lineup change shakes up Lakers

    The record said that the Lakers were 16-2 with Lindsey Hunter as their starting point guard, 12-9 without.

  • Bryant to Get Extension Offer

    The LA Times reports that the Lakers will offer Kobe Bryant a three-year, $54.

  • Jackson: No moves good move

    The LA Daily News reports that even in the midst of five losses in seven games, and losses to last-place teams, coach Phil Jackson surveys his roster and feels comfortable with what he sees.

  • Jazz still looking for consistent will to win

    One problem for the Jazz is the team that whipped them Thursday night — the same team they play again this afternoon at the Delta Center — is awfully dang good.

  • Spurs and Jazz face similar problems

    The Jazz have been very up and down lately.

  • Bibby Helps Turn Kings Into Title Contenders

    When the University of Utah pounded Arizona in the 1998 West Regional final, it was the first of many lopsided, disheartening, what-am-I-doing-here defeats for Mike Bibby.

  • Gund visits weary Cavaliers

    Branson Wright of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports: Bimbo Coles came out of the locker room fuming following yesterday's practice.

  • Bench has been missing

    Seattle SuperSonics coach Nate McMillan thinks his bench has hit the wall.

  • Preview: Sonics at Pacers

    WHEN: Today, 5 p.

  • Anniversary of OSU plane crash weighs on Mason

    At 23, you attend more weddings than funerals.

  • Abdul-Jabbar goes to head of bench for USBL's Storm

    The (AP) and Bloomberg news reports: Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won six NBA championships, has agreed to coach the U.

  • Cavaliers vs. Boston

    Tip-off: 8 tonight at Gund Arena.

  • Aggressive New Jersey Heat's next obstacle

    After watching their six-game winning streak come to an end Thursday night in Orlando, the Heat returned to South Florida looking to start a new one.

  • Flagrant fouls hit the highlight reel

    There's a new kid on the NBA (chopping) block and he faces the Heat today with a reputation that would place him between notorious bad boy Bill Laimbeer and sucker-punch king Kermit Washington.

  • Saturday: Nets at Heat

    When/Where: 12:30 p.

  • Kidd not only key to new-look Nets

    With apologies to the late Casey Stengel, these are truly the Amazin' Nets as they've gone from laughing stocks to stocked.

  • Scott seeks Riley's All-Star tips

    Nets coach Byron Scott will guide the East team in the Feb.

  • 4th-quarter fade returns

    There's no telling what the Heat's record might be had it shown up in the fourth quarter of most of its games this season.

  • Knicks Hot for.... Dampier?

    Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that while all the talk has centered on the Knicks trying to pry third-string big man Marc Jackson from the Warriors, GM Scott Layden actually has worked harder on obtaining Golden State's 6-11 starting center Erick Dampier, according to sources.

  • Business Strategy: Kobe May Reject Extension

    Bryant still wants to be a Laker for life

  • NBA chief picks panel to weigh in on Hornets move

    Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports: NBA Commissioner David Stern named seven owners to the relocation committee that will help decide whether the Charlotte Hornets stay here or move to New Orleans.

  • Loss to Pacers one to forget for Hornets

    If the Hornets were into dwelling on losses, this would be one that would stick for a while.

  • Pistons' Wallace has game ... and hair

    First, you notice his hair.

  • Wolves at Raptors' door

    Antonio Davis took home Wednesday's game tape hoping to salvage something positive out of a disappointing loss to a bitter rival.

  • Raptors throwing up bricks in TV ratings

    The Toronto Raptors aren't only a disappointment on the court this season; they're not quite living up to expectations on television, either.

  • Stand and deliver

    When his shot wouldn't drop or when he got beat defensively, Antonio Davis decided to take a step back and begin the painful process of self-evaluation.

  • Pistons win another on the road

    Corliss Williamson can't see the Detroit Pistons hitting another long dry spell.

  • Pistons search for true identity

    Talk about an identity crisis.

  • Pistons pleased with .500

    Whether the Pistons were 14-6 or 20-20, President Joe Dumars had the same response to those wondering about his team.

  • It's touch and go for Robinson, team

    The Pistons are 10-1 when Cliff Robinson scores 20 or more and 6-0 when both he and Jerry Stackhouse reach 20 or better.

  • Hawks employing makeshift lineup

    The Atlanta Hawks' roster is so thinned by injuries and suspensions that assistant coach Rick Mahorn might consider playing tonight against the Pistons, his former team.

  • Injuries, inconsistency slow progress

    The Bucks reached the halfway point Thursday night at 26-15 and comfortably atop the Central Division.

  • The Game that Time Forgot

    "CBA game?" hollered a fan late in the third quarter as he tried to elevate the proceedings.

  • Jazz notebook: 2 games in 2 days too much for Crotty

    A bruised and swollen left knee kept John Crotty from playing at Sacramento on Thursday night, marking the third time in five games the Jazz's backup point guard has been unable to go.

  • Kings 'reign' on Jazz

    A 33-point loss, their biggest of the season.

  • Jackson is having a great time out

  • Deflated Nuggets Go Pfffffft

    Pffffffffffffffffftt.

  • Nugs Lose Any Momentum They Had

    DENVER — Mark Cuban made himself at home after Thursday night's game, even though he was a long way from Dallas.

  • Nuggets Left Outside at All Star Game

    Friday, January 25, 2002 - The Denver Nuggets might be on the verge of not having a player participate in any of the NBA All-Star Game's activities for the first time since 1991.

  • Nuggets Shots Don't Fall Like Mavs

    Friday, January 25, 2002 - There will be one key issue for the Denver Nuggets during today's practice.

  • Peja Runs Into an All Star Crowd

    Peja Stojakovic has a problem, a numbers problem.

  • Turk Gets Busy

    Hedo Turkoglu will be a busy man on All-Star Saturday in Philadelphia on Feb.

  • Utah Falls to Arco Curse

    Watching Kings coach Rick Adelman's screams, spins and exhortations during the first half, one might have thought his squad was in trouble Thursday night -- not leading by 19 points at halftime.

  • Harrington's Surgery Went Well

    Indiana Pacers forward Al Harrington underwent successful surgery Friday morning to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team announced in a press release.

  • C's Injury List Grows

    It wasn't that long ago the Celtics were the picture of good health.

  • Kedrick a No-go for Dunks

    ALTHAM - The NBA had hoped to announce yesterday the participants in next month's Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday.

  • How Noble is Cuban's Cause?

    Cuban says that his sideshow battles with officials are only a symptom of the larger issue of communication, and when he says that, you start to hope he will acknowledge that the NBA product is not what it was 20 years ago and needs to be restored.

  • Bradley, Bell to See More Time

    DENVER – The most intriguing thing Don Nelson learned when he missed two games this week and had to watch from afar was this: Maybe Shawn Bradley can still contribute something this season.

  • Dallas-Denver Recap

    This time, it was a 104-97 victory over the Nuggets, with standout play from Juwan Howard that pushed the Mavericks to 31-12 and even more remarkably, 11-1 while Finley has sat with a strained left hamstring.

  • Spurs Break 3-Pointer Slump with Win over Jazz

    The Spurs can only hope that holds true.

  • Sonics game at a glance

    HIGHLIGHTS: Brent Barry scored 29 points and went 11-for-14 from the field.

  • Notebook: A kinder, gentler Karl puts Sonics in the past

    George Karl sat behind his desk while addressing the media before last night's game.

  • Team answer McMillan's challenge, beats Bucks

    Shortly after the Sonics arrived at the Bradley Center last night, Nate McMillan rounded up his weary players and issued a challenge.

  • McGrady, Jones draw comparisons

    It's easy to look at Tracy McGrady and be envious.

  • Riley now using a new approach

    With Saturday's home game against New Jersey, a two-game trip to Utah and Denver and then San Antonio at AmericanAirlines Arena to follow, it could be argued the Heat finds itself in a proving ground.

  • Jones, Heat struggle in second half

    For a half Thursday, Eddie Jones and the Heat continued their most inspired stretch of the season.

  • Lucas wants more leadership from Miller

    Washington - The Cavaliers are off to their worst start since they had the same record of 13-28 during the 1990-91 season.

  • Jordan settles a score

    Washington - Michael Jordan's memory of the Washington Wizards' loss to the Cavs in November didn't have much to do with the 19-point margin of victory.

  • Injured Rogers stays on bench

    Rodney Rogers was suited up and said he could have played in Thursday's improbable 96-91 loss to the New York Knicks, but coach Scott Skiles elected to play it safe with him, according to the Arizona Republic.

  • Mayor: Hornets' move not life or death

    CHARLOTTE The mayor of Charlotte made it clear yesterday that he's not going to get caught up in a war of words with NBA Commissioner David Stern.

  • Marbury to the Knicks? The NY media starts another rumor.

  • Scott Learns of All-Star Appearance at Rockets Game

    What Scott noticed that caused his momentary good feeling was a news release from the NBA that announced he would coach the Eastern Conference All-Stars Feb.

  • Another arena plan: Stack it on bigger Convention Center

    TIM WHITMIRE of the Charlotte Observer reports: A government watchdog group wants Charlotte to consider building an uptown arena atop an expanded Charlotte Convention Center -- a proposal the group claims could save $160 million.

  • Lakers Riding Funk Railroad

    The Lakers are in a little funk, which isn't headline news considering it's January and they've played this role before.

  • Odom to Miss at Least Three Weeks

    As expected, forward Lamar Odom will be lost to the Clippers for much longer than a game or two, according to the LA Times.

  • Breaking up is hard to do with `our' Hornets

    This is the breakup you never quite got over.

  • Lakers not ready to panic ... yet

    Five losses in seven games bring renewed concerns from outsiders that maybe something is really wrong with the Lakers,according to the Orange County Register.

  • Rivers: Riley has unique ability to motivate players

    A big reason why Pat Riley has become one of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers said, is his unique ability to motivate his players.

  • Magic game notebook

    'ZO, BUT NO EWING The first meeting of the season Thursday night between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat found Alonzo Mourning still in the Heat's starting lineup and Patrick Ewing still on the Magic's in