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Celtics Rout Hawks, Take 3-2 Lead

The Boston Celtics notched a pivotal Game Five victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, 110-85, thanks to a very solid performance in the first half.

Paul Pierce led with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Rajon Rondo tallied 12 points and 7 dimes in the win for Boston, who hit 53% of their shots and outrebounded Atlanta by eleven at home.

Joe Johnson starred for the Hawks with 21 points, while rookie Al Horford added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the defeat.

Atlanta shot just 40% from the floor and turned the ball over four more times than Boston.

Kevin Garnett and Johnson were whistled for technical fouls late in the third quarter for jawing at one another following a questionable foul that was called on Pierce.

Things started to get intense towards the end of the second quarter when Horford flagrantly fouled Garnett.

Josh Smith received a technical foul in the final minutes of the loss, and coach Mike Woodson promptly removed his stars to avoid the risk of injury or suspension.

Game Six will be held in Atlanta on Friday night as the Celtics look to move on into the second round.

Via Andrew Perna/RealGM


Owner Asks Wizards To Win One For Him

Wizards' owner Abe Pollin asked his team to win one for him against the Cavaliers before the team left for Cleveland on Tuesday, according to the Washington Post.

"It kind of caught us off guard," Caron Butler said. "We heard he wanted to see us for a minute. Mr. Pollin wanted to tell us something before we left for Cleveland."

Pollin, 84, is frail because of an undisclosed disease and has owned the team for well over forty years.

"He said he'll be anxious on Friday to see us back at the game," Antawn Jamison said, of a Game Six that will be played, if necessary.

"He said, 'Win one for me,' " Jamison added.

Via The Washington Post


Giricek Could Return To Suns Next Season

Gordan Giricek found himself a nice spot in the rotation with the Suns in the second half of the season and could return to Phoenix next year, according to the Arizona Republic.

"The game fits me," Giricek said. "I like the city. I like the team. I like the coaches, the whole organization. I really mean that. We'll see what happens. I'm very happy here."

"I would like to (return). You never know," he added.

He played important minutes down the stretch for the Suns in the playoffs, and management appears interested in him returning as well.

Via The Arizona Republic


Apr 2008 Archive

  • Nuggets Could Look At Pietrus This Summer

    The Nuggets might be interested in acquiring the services of guard/forward Mickael Pietrus this summer.

  • Wizards Clip Cavs, Force Game Six

    Caron Butler made a layup with just a few seconds remaining on the clock Wednesday night to give the Wizards a huge 88-87 win over the Cavs.

  • Brown Expected To Push Young Bobcats

    Larry Brown, who was named the coach of the Bobcats earlier this week, is expected to push the young team.

  • Johnson Out As Dallas Head Coach

    Avery Johnson is reportedly out as Dallas Mavericks' head coach.

  • Kerr Refutes D'Antoni Report

    Steve Kerr refuted a report on Wednesday that Head Coach Mike D'Antoni is on his way out in Phoenix.

  • Malone Fathered Child With 13-Year-Old While In College?

    Demetrius Bell's mother, Gloria Bell, reportedly was only 13-years-old when he was born and Malone a college sophomore at Louisiana Tech.

  • TNT's Playoff Ratings Up 20% From Last Year

    TNT's coverage of the 2008 NBA Playoffs is up 20 percent over last year’s comparable post-season coverage.

  • Bosh: Bargnani Has To Get Better

    A season after setting numerous franchise marks the Raptors failed to improve this year and former number one overall pick Andrea Bargnani may have actually devolved.

  • Najera Will Test Free Agent Waters

    Eduardo Najera wants to remain with the Nuggets, but he claims that he will still test the waters of free agency.

  • Party For Howard After Loss Annoyed Avery

    A party held for the birthday of forward Josh Howard after the Mavericks' Game Four loss to New Orleans infuriated coach Avery Johnson.

  • Report: D'Antoni May Be Out In Phoenix

    A late report by Sports Illustrated's Jack McCallum on Tuesday night indicates that Mike D'Antoni may not return to coach the Suns next season.

  • Raptors Say No For Garbajosa To Play In Olympics

    After the debacle which resulted in forward Jorge Garbajosa playing in the European Championships last summer, the Raptors are not going to make the same mistake again.

  • Colangelo: Sam's Safe 'For Now'

    Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo called the speculation that Sam Mitchell could be fired "absolutely ludicrous".

  • Sonics' Durant Will Get Rookie Of Year

    Sonics rookie Kevin Durant will be named the league's Rookie of the Year on Thursday, beating out Hawks' rookie Al Horford for the honor.

  • Spurs Edge Suns, Move On

    The San Antonio Spurs barely edged the Phoenix Suns, 92-87, on Tuesday night to advance to the second round of the playoffs and face the New Orleans Hornets.

  • Rockets Win, Send Series Back To Utah

    Tracy McGrady strapped the Houston Rockets to his back and helped will them to a season-saving win, 95-69, over the Utah Jazz at home on Tuesday night in Game Five.

  • No One Disciplined After C's-Hawks Game 4 Run-in

    NBA spokesman Tim Frank has said there would be no fines or suspensions for a Game 4 altercation that resulted in double technicals to both the Celtics and the Hawks.

  • Sonics Agreement Includes Clause On Team Name

    The Oklahoma City Council has approved the final portion of the lease terms with the SuperSonics, including a requirement that the team name must include 'Oklahoma City'.

  • Pistons Win Pivotal Game Five At Home

    The Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 98-81, in a pivotal Game Five battle on Tuesday night at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

  • Hornets Advance, Eliminate Mavericks

    Chris Paul led the New Orleans Hornets to a clinching victory, 99-94, over the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of their best-of-seven series on Tuesday night.

  • Shaq Defends D'Antoni Despite Struggles

    Shaquille O'Neal defended Phoenix Coach Mike D'Antoni on Tuesday despite the fact that the team will face elimination for the second-straight game on Tuesday night.

  • Avery Realizes He Could Be Fired In Dallas

    Avery Johnson talked openly on Monday about the possibility of being fired and on whether or not the Mavericks are still in his corner.

  • Mark Jackson To Interview In Chicago

    Current ABC analyst Mark Jackson will interview on Wednesday for the heading coach position with the Bulls.

  • Should Garnett Be Suspended?

    Boston's Kevin Garnett could be suspended for Game Five against the Hawks if it is determined that he threw an elbow at referee Eddie F. Rush.

  • Brown, M.J. Team Up To Lead Bobcats

    Larry Brown and Michael Jordan teamed up Tuesday as Jordan introduced Brown as the new coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.

  • Scott Named Coach Of The Year

    New Orleans’ Byron Scott is the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year, the NBA announced today.

  • Iverson Wants An Extension

    As the 8th best player in the NBA according to our season FIC, Allen Iverson had a +0% Reina Value and 'deserved' to make his actual salary of $19.01 million.

  • Donnie Interested In D'Antoni?

    Donnie Walsh seems to be broadening his coaching search as he has an eye on Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni should the Suns decide to fire him.

  • Webber: 'It Doesn't Matter What Flip Says'

    Chris Webber took a shot at Pistons coach Flip Saunders on a TNT broadcast on Sunday night.

  • McGrady Slowed By Sore Knee

    Tracy McGrady may have an excuse for his disappearance in the fourth quarters of the Rockets series against the Jazz.

  • Ford Wants To Stick With Raptors

    Even though he was overtaken on the Raptors' depth chart by Jose Calderon, point guard T.J. Ford wants to stick around in Toronto next season and beyond.

  • Boylan To Join Skiles In Milwaukee?

    Former Bulls' Interim Coach Jim Boylan is believed to be the leading candidate to become Scott Skiles' lead assistant in Milwaukee.

  • Suns Players Backing D'Antoni

    Suns' players are trying to take the heat off Head Coach Mike D'Antoni, whose position in Phoenix may be in jeopardy.

  • Stern Not Ordered To Testify In SuperSonics Case

    NBA Commissioner David Stern will not be called on to testify in the court case between the city of Seattle and the Supersonics.

  • Kobe-Led Lakers Sweep Nuggets

    The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 107-101 on Monday night to sweep their first-round playoff series.

  • Source: Larry Brown To Coach Bobcats

    Larry Brown is reported to have reached an agreement to return to the NBA as the new head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats, a person familiar with the decision told the AP on Monday.

  • Pierce, Stevenson Fined For Weekend Incidents

    Boston Celtics' forward Paul Pierce and Washington Wizards' guard DeShawn Stevenson have each been fined $25,000 for making menacing gestures during games played this weekend.

  • Hawks Stun Celtics, Tie Series At 2-2

    The Atlanta Hawks stunned the Boston Celtics on Monday night, winning Game Four 97-92 to tie their best-of-seven series at two games apiece.

  • Magic Eliminate Raptors In Game Five

    The Orlando Magic advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Monday night after eliminating the Toronto Raptors with 102-92 victory in Game Five of their series.

  • Report: Scott Will Be Named Coach Of The Year

    Byron Scott will be named the NBA Coach of the Year, according to multiple media reports, ESPN.com confirmed the reports on Monday night.

  • Johnson: Celtics Quit In Game Three

    Hawks' guard/forward Joe Johnson said on Monday that he thinks the Celtics quit in the fourth quarter of Game Three.

  • JVG Thinks NBA Needs To End 'Flopping'

    Current ABC analyst Jeff Van Gundy thinks that the NBA needs to put an end to all of the 'flopping'.

  • Riley Steps Down As Coach, Heat Name Spoelstra Head Coach

    Former Assistant Coach/Director of Scouting Erik Spoelstra originally joined the HEAT as the team’s video coordinator in 1995.

  • Kidd Avoids Suspension

    The league reviewed Jason Kidd’s flagrant foul Monday morning but determined that no further action was warranted.

  • Report: Riley Stepping Down

    The Miami Herald is reporting that Pat Riley plans to resign as the Heat's head coach, but remain as the team's president.

  • Turkoglu To Receive NBA's Most Improved Player Award

    Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu will be named the league's 2007-08 Most Improved Player on Monday.

  • Haywood: LeBron Should Stop Whining

    Wizards' center Brendan Haywood thinks that LeBron James needs to stop whining about the rough play and simply play basketball.

  • M. Jackson To Discuss Bulls Job With Paxson

    Mark Jackson, considered the front-runner for the head coaching vacancy with the Knicks, is set to discuss the same job with the Bulls this week.

  • Hill Already Questionable For Game Five

    Grant Hill is already listed as questionable for Game Five between his Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Kleiza, Najera Dispute Melo's

    While many Nugget players decided not to talk to the media on Sunday, those who did refuted suggestions from Carmelo Anthony that they quit in game 3 of the team's opening round series with the Lakers.

  • Tempers Flare As Hornets Down Mavs

    The New Orleans Hornets won a hot-contested Game Four against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night 97-84 to take a 3-1 series lead.

  • Silas: Bobcats' Helm Would Be 'Dream Job'

    If Larry Brown isn't destined to become the head coach of the Bobcats, then Paul Silas would love to bring his Carolina ties to the organization.

  • Shipp Enters Draft With Option To Return To UCLA

    UCLA's Josh Shipp has declared for the NBA draft on the last day that underclassmen can declare but has not hired an agent.

  • Pistons Storm Back In Third, Tie Series

    The Detroit Pistons used a huge third quarter to come-from-behind and even their best-of-seven series with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night.

  • Suns Stay Alive With Blowout Win

    The Phoenix Suns avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs with a dominant win in Game Four of the best-of-seven series on Sunday afternoon.

  • UConn's Thabeet Will Remain In School

    Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet will return to school for his junior year.

  • West's 3 Gives Cavs 3-1 Lead Over Wizards

    Delonte West made a three-pointer with nine seconds left in the fourth quarter to push the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 3-1 series lead over the Washington Wizards, with a 100-97 victory on Sunday afternoon.

  • Melo: My Shot's Off, Not My Effort

    Carmelo Anthony claims that his shot, and not his effort, have been off during the Nuggets' first round series with the Lakers.

  • Yao Working Hard To Recover

    Yao Ming is working extra hard to recover from the broken foot that sidelined him for more than half of the season.

  • Ewing Wants To Interview With Walsh

    Knick legend Patrick Ewing is 'bothered' by the lack of contact from new team executive Donnie Walsh.

  • Hill Still Questionable For Game Four

    Grant Hill remains questionable for the Suns in Game Four against the Spurs on Sunday night.

  • Utah Holds Off Houston, Takes 3-1 Lead

    The Utah Jazz took a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets with a 86-82 win in Game Four on Saturday night.

  • Pitino Has No Interest In The NBA

    Even if Knick President Donnie Walsh comes calling, Rick Pitino said that he has no interest in returning to the NBA.

  • D'Antoni In Trouble In Phoenix?

    With Phoenix sitting only one loss away from elimination and a first round sweep, there is belief of Mike D'Antoni not being back with the Suns next season.

  • Kenny Smith Enters Radar For Knick GM

    Kenny Smith may make the jump from TNT analyst to the new GM of the New York Knicks.

  • Hawks Strike Back In Game Three

    The Atlanta Hawks notched an impressive victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night in Game Three of their best-of-seven series.

  • Lakers Bury Nuggets 102-84 In Game Three

    The Los Angeles Lakers are just one win away from sweeping the Denver Nuggets after dominating Game Three 102-84 on Saturday afternoon.

  • UCLA's Collison To Return For Senior Season

    UCLA guard Darren Collison announced on Saturday that he will return to school for his senior season instead of entering the June NBA draft.

  • Tar Heels' Green Declares For Draft

    UNC's sixth man Danny Green declared for the June NBA draft on Saturday but will not hire an agent.

  • Orlando Surges To 3-1 Lead Over Toronto

    The Orlando Magic used a strong fourth quarter to record a 106-94 win over the Toronto Raptors and a take a 3-1 series lead on Saturday afternoon.

  • Rockets Confident Heading Into Game Four

    After keeping their hopes alive with a win in Game Three, the Houston Rockets are confident heading into Game Four against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

  • FIBA To Move 3-Point Line, Change Key In 2010

    Soon international basketball will look more like the NBA after a pair of rule changes take effect in 2010.

  • McDyess Has Nose Surgery

    The Pistons' Antonio McDyess had surgery on Saturday to repair the broken nose he suffered in Game 3 of their series against the 76ers.

  • Calipari To Remain In Memphis Through 2012-13

    John Calipari has signed a contract extension to remain the head basketball coach at Memphis through the 2012-13 season.

  • Stanford To Hire Johnny Dawkins

    Stanford University is expected to name Johnny Dawkins as its new basketball coach, according to an ESPN.com report on Saturday.

  • Charlotte Fires Vincent After One Season

    After just one season of work, the Bobcats have fired head coach Sam Vincent.

  • Bobcats Fire Coach Vincent After One Season

    The Charlotte Bobcats have fired head coach Sam Vincent after only one season at the helm

  • League Set To Discuss Playoff Format

    Many people have called for the NBA to adjust it's playoff format and such a change could come this summer as the league prepares to discuss it's postseason system.

  • Walsh, Jackson Meet In Phoenix

    Donnie Walsh met with Mark Jackson on Friday night in Phoenix.

  • Source: Bobcats Interest Brown

    A source close to Larry Brown claims that the Hall of Famer would be interested in interviewing for the head coaching job of the Bobcats should they fire Sam Vincent.

  • Arenas May Not Play In Game 4

    The Wizards may be without Gilbert Arenas when they try to draw even with the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 4 tomorrow.

  • Idaho Takes D-League Championship

    The Idaho Stampede captured the 2008 NBA Development League championship tonight by defeating the Austin Toros 108-101 in Game Three of the NBA D-League Finals.

  • Career-High 41 For Parker, Spurs Take 3-0 Series Lead

    The Spurs' Tony Parker scored a career-high 41 points on Friday night to lead San Antonio to a 115-99 win over the Phoenix Suns.

  • Stern Thinks SuperSonics Will End Up In Oklahoma

    Despite all the recent attention and lawsuits that Sonic owners are receiving about their attempted move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, NBA Commissioner David Stern still thinks the move will go ahead.

  • Mavs' Howard Admits Offseason Marijuana Use

    Mavericks forward Josh Howard has openly admitted on Dallas' ESPN Radio affiliate to using marijuana during the offseason.

  • 76ers Cheeks Fined $25,000 For Abusing Referees

    Sixers' Coach Mo Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the league for verbally abusing the referees during game 2 of the team's playoff series against Detroit.

  • LeBron Dismisses Talk Of Rivalry With Stevenson

    LeBron James has dismissed talk of a rivalry between himself and Wizard guard DeShawn Stevenson, saying that he does not even know him.

  • Spurs Think Barbosa Threw Punch

    The Spurs believe that Suns' guard Leandro Barbosa attempted to punch Manu Ginobili, with the NBA determining that Barbosa's actions did not warrant a suspension.

  • Cuban Says Mavs Will Deal With Howard's Marijuana Use Internally

    Mark Cuban says he will privately deal with Josh Howard about his admitted marijuana use.

  • Celtics' Pierce OK For Game 3 After Hard Hit

    Paul Pierce was able to practice without restriction on Friday and will play in game 3 of the Celtics' opening round of the playoffs against Atlanta.

  • Paul Struggles, Dallas Takes Game Three

    The Dallas Mavericks won a game that they had to on Friday night to keep themselves alive in the first round against the New Orleans Hornets, 97-87.

  • Sixers Roll To 2-1 Lead Over Pistons

    The Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 95-75 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

  • Arenas Still Hopes To Play Despite Knee

    Gilbert Arenas still hopes to play for the Wizards in Game Four against the Cavaliers despite re-injuring his knee during Game Three on Thursday night.

  • Grant Hill Wins 'Sportsmanship' Award

    The Suns' Grant Hill has won the Joe Dumars trophy for outstanding sportsmanship, as determined by a vote of NBA players.

  • Orlando's Cook Ruled Out For First Round

    Magic forward Brian Cook has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's playoff series against the Raptors.

  • TNT Adds Chris Webber To Staff

    TNT has added recently-retired forward Chris Webber to their stable of former players turned television personalities.

  • If Karl Is Fired Knicks Could Come Calling

    There are rumors that if the Nuggets choose to fire coach George Karl that the Knicks could come calling.

  • UNC's Hansbrough To Return; Lawson, Ellington To Enter Draft

    UNC sophomores Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington declared for the June NBA draft on Friday while Tyler Hansbrough announced he will remain in school.

  • Denver's Kleiza To Start Again In Game Three

    Linas Kleiza will start for the second-straight game when the Nuggets take on the Lakers at home on Saturday afternoon.

  • Stern Agrees With Haywood Ejection

    David Stern agrees with the referees' decision to eject Brendan Haywood following a hard foul of LeBron James in Game Two between the Wizards and Cavaliers.

  • Walsh Includes Person In Coaching Search

    Donnie Walsh has extended his search for the next coach of the New York Knicks to include Chuck Person.

  • More E-Mail Headaches For Bennett

    More emails have come to light which could put the Sonics' move to Oklahoma City in jeopardy, or at least slow the process.

  • T-Mac Leads Rockets Over Jazz

    The Rockets won game 3 of their first-round playoff series with the Jazz 94-92 on Thursday night, closing Utah's lead to 2-1.

  • Sources: Sampson Likely Headed To Milwaukee

    Former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson appears to be headed for Milwaukee to become an assistant coach for Scott Skiles with the Bucks.

  • Wizards Cruise To Game Three Win Over Cavs

    The Washington Wizards cruised to a crucial Game Three win 108-72 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night thanks to a tremendous team effort.

  • Arenas Hurts Knee In Game Three

    Gilbert Arenas started game 3 for the Wizards in their must win game against Cleveland but was forced from the game in the first half after injuring his surgically repaired knee.

  • Man Who Killed Sealy Sentenced In New DWI Case

    The drunken driver who killed Timberwolves' swingman Malik Sealy in 2000 was sentenced to another eight years in prison on a separate drunken driving charge.

  • Kings' Artest Has Surgery To Repair Thumb Ligament

    Kings' forward Ron Artest underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb on Thursday.

  • Hill Unlikely For Game 3

    Suns forward Grant Hill is unlikely to play in game 3 due to abdominal/groin issues.

  • Despite Doubts, Caracter Staying In NBA Draft

    Despite advice from Louisville coach Rick Pitino that he needs more seasoning in the NCAA, for the moment, forward Derrick Caracter will be staying in the NBA draft.

  • Smith Returning To Tennessee For Junior Season

    Tennessee forward Tyler Smith has announced that he will be returning to school for his junior season rather making the jump to the NBA.

  • Toronto Runs Away With Game Three

    The Toronto Raptors avoided falling into an 0-3 hole with a dominating 108-94 win at home against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

  • Alabama State Player Dies After Pickup Basketball Game

    Arizona State sophomore Deshean Porchea collapsed and died after playing in a pickup game on campus.

  • Sixers Announce Brown's Resignation

    Could Larry Brown he back next season coaching in the NBA? The Sixers announced that Brown has resigned as Executive Vice President with the organization.

  • Knicks Will Try To Shop Marbury

    Stephon Marbury is rehabilitating his ankle in Phoenix and hopes to return to the Knicks next season, but many people believe he's set to change addresses.

  • Celtics' Thibodeau On Coaching Radar

    Tom Thibodeau, an assistant for Doc Rivers with the Celtics, is reportedly on the head coaching radar of a few NBA teams.

  • Bogut Close To Extension With Bucks

    Andrew Bogut is close to coming to terms on a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Bibby Planned To Insult Boston Fans

    Mike Bibby of the Hawks reportedly planned to insult as many Celtics' fans as he could with his "bandwagon jumpers" comment on Tuesday.

  • Wade Dating Star Jones?

    Dwyane Wade is reportedly dating Star Jones, a former co-host of The View, who recently filed for divorce.

  • Deron Says The Jazz Aren't Cocky

    Deron Williams insists that the Jazz aren't cocky heading into Game Three against the Rockets despite their domination of the series thus far.

  • Raptors Thinking Too Much, Kapono Says

    Shooter Jason Kapono believes that the Raptors are thinking too much in their first round matchup against the Magic.

  • Rasheed Says He Isn't Center Of Attention

    Rasheed Wallace claims that he isn't the center of attention despite receiving a lot of attention for poking his head in the huddle of the 76ers during Sunday night's Game One.

  • Walsh, Mark Jackson Set To Meet

    Many believe that the Knicks' coaching vacancy is a one horse race with Mark Jackson the strong favorite, and the only thing which would make things interesting is if a current coach, such as the Raptors' Sam Mitchell, is fired.

  • Carlisle, Izzo Leading Bulls' Coaching Rumors

    Two separate league sources claim that the Bulls' coaching position is Rick Carlisle's to lose.

  • Kobe Scores 49 As Lakers Take 2-0 Series Lead

    The Lakers defeated the Nuggets 122-107 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.

  • Darell Garretson, Longtime NBA Referee Has Died

    Longtime NBA official Darell Garretson has died in his Mesa, Arizona home at the age of 76.

  • Boston Coasts To 2-0 Lead Over Atlanta

    The Boston Celtics easily defeated the Atlanta Hawks 96-77 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 series lead.

  • Detroit Rolls Over Philly In Game Two

    Richard Hamilton helped the Detroit Pistons pull even with the Philadelphia 76ers with a 105-88 win on Wednesday night.

  • Rockets' T-Mac Says Blame Piles On Him In Playoffs

    Mocking those who blame him for not being able to get any team he has played on past the first round of the playoffs, Rockets' guard Tracy McGrady was vocal and sarcastic on Wednesday.

  • Chalmers To Gauge NBA Interest

    Mario Chalmers, the hero in the Jayhawks' national title victory over Memphis, will test the NBA Draft waters without hiring an agent.

  • Dozier And Anderson Declare For Draft

    Memphis juniors Antonio Anderson and Robert Dozier have declared for the NBA draft.

  • Nash Becomes First To Wear Recycled Shoe

    Point guard Steve Nash has become the first athlete ever to wear recycled high-performance shoes.

  • Nene's Status Uncertain For Game Two

    Nene's status for the Nuggets' Game Two against the Lakers on Wednesday is uncertain.

  • D.J. Augustin Leaving Texas For NBA

    Texas point guard D.J. Augustin on Wednesday says he is leaving school to enter the June NBA draft.

  • UConn's Auriemma Calls Out Summitt, Vols For Ending Series

    Geno Auriemma spoke to reporters on Tuesday that Lady Vols' Coach Pat Summitt canceled their annual series because she accused the Huskies of cheating in recruiting practices.

  • Carter Undergoes Ankle Surgery

    New Jersey Nets guard Vince Carter underwent successful arthroscopic right ankle surgery today, Nets President Rod Thorn announced.

  • Euroleague's 'Rising Star' Declares For NBA Draft

    Italian guard/forward Danilo Gallinari, 19, declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday.

  • Raptors Have Bargnani's Off-Season Plan Mapped Out

    Bryan Colangelo said on Tuesday that the Raptors have mapped out an extensive off-season program for Andrea Bargnani.

  • Bird: Jackson A Good Fit For Knicks

    Larry Bird, a former coach of Mark Jackson in Indiana, believes that the point guard is the perfect fit for the Knicks.

  • Bargnani 'Not Worried About Offensive Game'

    Andrea Bargnani isn't worried about his offensive game despite a decline in production and efficiency throughout his second NBA season.

  • Walsh Insists Jackson Isn't Only Candidate

    Donnie Walsh claims that Mark Jackson isn't the only candidate for the Knicks' vacant head coaching position.

  • Houston's Alston Could Return In Game Three

    The Rockets could get point guard Rafer Alston back for Game Three against the Jazz on Thursday.

  • Billups: Game Two Isn't A Must-Win

    Pistons' guard Chauncey Billups doesn't think Game Two against the 76ers is a must-win in their seven games series.

  • Could Mavericks Fire Avery?

    If the Mavericks lose their first round series to the Hornets, as it appears they might, Mark Cuban might consider firing Head Coach Avery Johnson.

  • Schultz Files Suit Against Sonics Owners

    Former Sonics' owner Harold Schultz has filed a lawsuit in federal court to rescind his July 2006 sale of the Sonics to Clay Bennett and other Oklahoma City investors, saying that he was lied to.

  • Spurs Dominate Third, Beat Suns

    The San Antonio Spurs outscored the Phoenix Suns 27-11 in the third quarter to come back and take a 2-0 series lead with a 102-96 victory on Tuesday night.

  • Orlando Edges Toronto In Game Two

    Dwight Howard provided a 20-20 performance for the second-straight game as the Orlando Magic edged the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night.

  • Paul Pushes N.O. To 2-0 Lead

    Chris Paul starred for the New Orleans Hornets as they took a 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night with a 127-103 win.

  • Van Gundy Off Knicks' List

    Donnie Walsh has announced that former Knick coach Jeff Van Gundy is now off the team's list of head coaching candidates after speaking to him today on the phone.

  • Suns' Hill Questionable For Tonight's Game

    As of Tuesday morning, Suns' forward Grant Hill was still experiencing pain in his abdomen/groin area and is questionable for tonight's game 2 matchup with the Spurs.

  • Report: Haywood Won't Be Suspended

    Brendan Haywood will not be suspended by the NBA for committing a flagrant foul on LeBron James during the third quarter of Washington's Game Two loss to Cleveland.

  • Bibby Calls Boston Fans 'Bandwagon Jumpers'

    Mike Bibby may have lit a fire under the Celtics after calling Boston fans 'bandwagon jumpers'.

  • Kleiza Will Start For Nuggets In Game Two

    Linas Kleiza will start for the Nuggets on Wednesday night against the Lakers over Anthony Carter.

  • Barkley: Detroit Doesn't Always Show Up

    Charles Barkley doesn't think that the Detroit Pistons always show up to play.

  • Bosh Denies Calling Out Coach Mitchell

    Chris Bosh, who has been very vocal about Toronto's struggles this season, denies that he has called out Head Coach Sam Mitchell.

  • Candace Parker Signs With ADIDAS

    Los Angeles Sparks rookie Candace Parker has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Adidas, according to an Associated Press report.

  • Mississippi State's Gordon Declares For Draft

    Mississippi State point guard Jamont Gordon has decided to go through with the draft process but won't hire an agent.

  • Garnett Named Defensive Player Of Year

    The NBA announced Tuesday that Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.

  • Chicago Has Contacted Mark Jackson

    The Chicago Bulls have contacted Mark Jackson about their vacant coaching position, but it is not yet known whether he'll interview for the job.

  • Bynum Unlikely To Return This Season

    Phil Jackson admitted for the first time on Monday that chances are Andrew Bynum will not play again this season.

  • Report: Isiah Banned From Contacting Players

    Isiah Thomas has been banned from having any contact with his former players as part of an agreement with Donnie Walsh, according to a report on ESPN.com.

  • Herb Williams Gets First Knicks Interview

    With Scott Skiles firmly planted in Milwaukee, Herb Williams received the first interview for the vacant head coaching job of the Knicks on Monday.

  • Kobe Wants To Stick With Lakers

    Just one year ago Kobe Bryant was about as unhappy as you could be with the Lakers, but now he wants to remain with the team for the foreseeable future.

  • Pistons Name Scott Perry Vice President Of Basketball Operations

    Scott Perry re-joins the Pistons after serving as assistant general manager for the Seattle Supersonics for the 2007-08 campaign.

  • Jazz Return Home With 2-0 Series Lead

    Deron Williams scored 22 points to lead the Jazz to a 90-84 road win over the Rockets on Monday night, to take a 2-0 series lead.

  • Cavs Bolt To 2-0 Lead Over Wiz

    The Cleveland Cavaliers raced their way to a 2-0 series lead with a dominant 116-86 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

  • Skiles Named Bucks' Head Coach

    General Manager John Hammond announced today that Scott Skiles has agreed to a multi-year contract to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Arenas Expects To Play Despite Strained Wrist

    Wizards' guard Gilbert Arenas expects to play in Game Two against the Cavaliers on Monday night despite a strained wrist.

  • Karl Admits That Nuggets Wanted Hornets

    George Karl admitted on Sunday that Denver was hoping to play the Hornets and not the top-seeded Lakers in the first round.

  • Shaq: Kurt's Flopping Is Unmanly

    Shaquille O'Neal considers the art of "flopping" an unmanly act.

  • Bosh: We 'Overanalyzed' Game One

    Chris Bosh thinks that the Raptors overanalyzed their Game One matchup against the Magic on Sunday.

  • Report: Koufos To Declare For NBA Draft

    Ohio State big man Kosta Koufos had reportedly declared for this June's NBA Draft.

  • Ginobili Wins 6th Man Award

    Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix Suns finished second with 283 points and Jason Terry of the Dallas Mavericks finished third with 44 points.

  • Skiles Verbally Accepts Bucks' Job

    Scott Skiles has verbally accepted an offer from the Bucks, according to a league source.

  • TNT Crew Criticizes Dirk For Not Fighting Back

    Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith all criticized Dirk Nowitzki on Saturday night when he failed to respond after David West tapped him on the face several times.

  • Reinjured Groin Could Cut Hill's Game 2 Time

    Grant Hill re-injured his groin while taking a charge on Michael Finley early in Game 1, and may be hampered through the remainder of the series.

  • Mad Shaq: 'We Beat Ourselves'

    If you ask Shaquille O'Neal, the San Antonio Spurs did not beat his Suns on Saturday; the Suns beat the Suns.

  • Hammond Has Sights On Skiles

    Scott Skiles appears to be the man to take charge of the Milwaukee Bucks on the court.

  • Boston Beats Up On Atlanta In Opener

    The Boston Celtics walked away with an easy Game One victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks 104-81 on Sunday night.

  • Sixers Shock Pistons In Game One

    The Philadelphia 76ers stormed back in the second half to knock off the Detroit Pistons 90-86 in Game One of their playoff series on Sunday night.

  • Denver's Bus Broke Down En Route To L.A.

    The Nuggets suffered a severe delay en route to the STAPLES Center on Sunday afternoon.

  • Stuckey: Pistons Looking To Attack 76ers

    Pistons' rookie Rodney Stuckey says that the team is looking to attack the young 76ers in their opening round playoff series.

  • L.A. Uses Strong Third To Down Denver

    Pau Gasol led the Los Angeles Lakers to an important Game One victory over the Denver Nuggets, 128-114, on Sunday afternoon.

  • Orlando Dominates Toronto In Game One

    The Orlando Magic dominated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 in Game One of their best-of-seven series on Sunday afternoon.

  • Lakers Aren't Overlooking Nuggets

    Heading into their playoff series, the top-seeded Lakers claim that they are in no way overlooking the eighth-seeded Nuggets.

  • Garnett Back With C's After Birth Of Child

    Kevin Garnett has rejoined the Celtics after missing the team's last two practices to witness the birth of his first child.

  • Is Sam Mitchell Coaching For His Job?

    Toronto's Sam Mitchell could be coaching for his job once again this spring when the Raptors take on the Magic in their first-round playoff series.

  • Bosh Takes A Shot At ESPN's Smith

    Raptors' big man Chris Bosh swung back at Stephen A. Smith after Smith compared Bosh to former NBAer Manute Bol on Friday.

  • Van Gundy: Jax Deserves Gig

    Longshot coaching candidate Jeff Van Gundy isn't sure what he thinks about being included on Donnie Walsh's list after giving Mark Jackson an on-air endorsement on Saturday.

  • Utah Grabs Game One Victory Over Houston

    Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer led the Utah Jazz past Tracy McGrady and the Houston Rockets 93-82 on Saturday night.

  • CP3 Leads N.O. To Comeback Win Over Dallas

    Chris Paul had one of the best playoff debuts in NBA history on Saturday night in a big Hornets win over the Mavericks in Game One of their first-round series.

  • Nene Doubtful For Game One Against L.A.

    Nene is doubtful for the Nuggets' game against the Lakers on Sunday afternoon.

  • Billups: 'They Are Capable Of Beating Us'

    Pundits are not giving the Sixers much of a chance against the Pistons in the first round, but Chauncey Billups thinks Philadelphia has a shot.

  • Deron Is Ready To Go Against Rockets

    Deron Williams claims he's more than ready to face the Houston Rockets in Game One of their seven-game series.

  • Former Prep Recruit Brumbaugh Enters Draft

    Keith Brumbaugh, who was a top college prospect back in 2005, has declared for the NBA Draft.

  • Duncan Saves Spurs In Game 1 Win Over Phoenix

    The defending champion San Antonio Spurs beat the Phoenix Suns 117-115 in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Saturday.

  • Cavs Take Game One Over Wiz

    LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a close Game One win over the visiting Washington Wizards, 93-86, on Saturday afternoon.

  • Jackson Intrigued By Knick Job

    Former Knick Mark Jackson could be the team's head coach next season.

  • LeBron: 'I Motivate Myself'

    LeBron James has heard a ton of trash talk from DeShawn Stevenson and Gilbert Arenas of the Wizards, but he claims that he doesn't need the motivation.

  • Arenas Ends Silence, Promises Trouble For Cavs

    Gilbert Arenas ended his self-imposed media boycott on Friday and sounds just like the Arenas of old.

  • Gordon, Deng Hope To Remain In Chicago

    Ben Gordon and Luol Deng conducted their exit interviews with GM John Paxson and left believing that they'll remain with the Bulls through the summer.

  • Hammond Hires Pistons' Associate

    John Hammond has made his first hire as GM of the Milwaukee Bucks, choosing Jeff Weltman as his assistant general manager.

  • Coaching Candidates Calling Paxson About Bulls' Gig?

    John Paxson said he would like to call some potential new coaches about the vacancy in Chicago, but according to one prominent agent, plenty of candidates called Paxson on their own.

  • Arenas Won't Start In Game 1

    Gilbert Arenas will start the Wizards' series against Cleveland by coming off the bench, but Coach Eddie Jordan has not ruled out changing this philosophy as the series goes on.

  • RealGM Forum Accurately Predicts Awards Again?

    When the actual awards were made official, it was very interesting to see how close the fan votes were to the official ones.

  • KG Misses 2nd Straight Practice

    Celtics' forward Kevin Garnett missed his second straight practice for family reasons ahead of Boston's opening round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.

  • Mbah A Moute To Enter Draft, But Hasn't Hired Agent

    UCLA junior forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute is the latest UCLA Bruin to declare for the NBA Draft, but he has not hired an agent so there is still a chance he can return to school.

  • Douglas-Roberts Going Pro

    Chris Douglas-Roberts has decided to declare himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft.

  • Wolves And Knicks Win Key Lottery Tiebreakers

    Four ties among teams that finished the 2007-08 NBA regular season with identical records were broken today through random drawings to help determine the order of selection for the 2008 NBA Draft.

  • Isiah Fired As Head Coach

    Isiah Thomas has been fired as the head coach of the New York Knicks.

  • Wade Still Plans To Play In Olympics

    Dwyane Wade still expects to play for the United States in the Beijing Olympics despite numerous injuries this season.

  • Dumars: Rasheed Is Key To Pistons

    Joe Dumars believes that forward Rashard Wallace is the key to the Detroit's title chances.

  • Jeff Van Gundy: The Heat Quit After Christmas

    Former NBA Coach Jeff Van Gundy thinks that the Heat quit on the season shortly after Christmas.

  • Jermaine A Possibilty For Knicks?

    Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal might be a short-term possibility for the Knicks this offseason.

  • Knicks Closing In On Mark Jackson

    An NBA executive familiar with Donnie Walsh’s plans said late Thursday night that Mark Jackson has emerged as the Knicks' leading head coach candidate.

  • BOG Approves Sonics Move To Oklahoma City

    The NBA Board of Governors today endorsed the recommendation of the NBA Relocation Committee and approved the move of the SuperSonics from Seattle to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.

  • Pietrus, Barnes, And O'Bryant Likely Done In Golden State

    Forwards Mickael Pietrus and Matt Barnes are unlikely to return to the Warriors next season. Also likely gone is their 2006 lottery pick Patrick O'Bryant.

  • Could Avery Become Candidate For Bulls' Job?

    Larry Brown, Mike Fratello, and Terry Porter aren't expected to draw interest from the Bulls, but Avery Johnson and Mark Jackson could become candidates.

  • Mayo Almost Stayed At USC

    O.J. Mayo said on Thursday that he was very tempted to stay at USC for his sophomore season.

  • Will Portland Wheel And Deal?

    Nate McMillan will have Greg Oden and yet another lottery pick when the 2008-09 season starts, but he's still not content with the team's roster.

  • Minnesota's Wittman: Grace Period Is Over

    Minnesota Head Coach Randy Wittman believes that his "grace period" with the team is over.

  • Wizards At Full Strength, Arenas Coming Off Bench

    The Wizards have endured a host of injury issues this season but had their full roster on the floor for practice on Thursday.

  • Karl Bringing Nuggets Home For Games 1-2 Break

    It appears the Nuggets will be returning to Denver between games 1 and 2 of their opening round series against the L.A. Lakers.

  • Doctor Says Yao Can Put Down His Crutches

    Yao Ming has returned from China and has been cleared to stop using his crutches.

  • Wade Says He'll Be Ready To Play In Olympics

    Dwyane Wade has revealed that he believes he'll be ready for the Team USA this summer.

  • NBA Rules Against Suspension For Utah's Okur

    The NBA has decided the foul committed by Utah's Mehmet Okur against Fabricio Oberto on Wednesday will remain a flagrant-1, meaning the center will be free to play in game 1 against the Rockets.

  • Sonics' Owner Bennett Fires Back At Seattle

    Sonics' owner Clay Bennett has fired back at Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels in court documents of a "Machiavellian plan" to force Bennett to sell the team back to Seattle investors.

  • Rice To Stay At Boston College For Senior Season

    Boston College point guard Tyrese Rice will return to school for his senior season.

  • Portland Re-Assigns McRoberts To D-League

    The Portland Trail Blazers today re-assigned rookie forward Josh McRoberts to their NBA Development League affiliate.

  • Sene Undergoes Surgery On Right Knee

    Seattle SuperSonics' General Manager Sam Presti announced today that second-year center Mouhamed Sene had surgery this past Monday to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.

  • Love And Westbrook Declare For Draft

    "I'm in the right spot to take my game to the next level," said Kevin Love in a news conference.

  • Rush And Arthur Declare For Draft

    Brandon Rush and Darrell Arthur of Kansas have declared for the 2008 draft.

  • Thorn Ready To Shake Up Nets

    After a disappointing season, Rod Thorn is ready to shake up the roster of the Nets, with numerous trades rumored to be on the horizon.

  • Krystkowiak Fired By Bucks

    Bucks' Coach Larry Krystkowiak was fired on Thursday one day after finishing a disappointing season on the sidelines.

  • Fratello A Candidate To Coach Heat?

    Mike Fratello is rumored to be one of the candidates to coach the Heat next season if Pat Riley is no longer on the sideline.

  • Durant And Sessions Earn April Rookie Honor

    The Bucks’ Ramon Sessions and the SuperSonics’ Kevin Durant were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month for April.

  • Hedo And Kobe Named Players Of Month

    The Magic’s Hedo Turkoglu and the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month for April.

  • Rivers And Jackson Win Coach Of Month Awards

    The Celtics’ Doc Rivers and the Lakers’ Phil Jackson today were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month of April.

  • Jim Boylan Out As Interim Head Coach

    The Chicago Bulls have relieved Jim Boylan as Interim Head Coach.

  • Report: Isiah Out As Knicks' Coach

    The New York Daily News reports that Isiah Thomas will be fired from his position as head coach.

  • Magic Now Open To Trading J.J. Redick

    The Magic appear to be more open to trading guard J.J. Redick now.

  • Theus Wants Artest Back In Sacramento

    Kings head coach Reggie Theus said recently that he wants Ron Artest back with the team next season.

  • Mullin Says Warriors' Youth Will Return

    Warriors vice-president Chris Mullin revealed that his highest priority is to keep all the team's young players this offseason.

  • Talk Of Doc Extension Put On Hold

    Two league sources confirmed Wednesday that the Celtics have approached Doc Rivers about a contract extension.

  • Mark Jackson Quits On-Air

    The YES Network received a shock yesterday when analyst Mark Jackson announced on the air that he will not be returning to call Net games.

  • Skiles To Coach Bucks?

    Former Bulls coach Scott Skiles is believed to be in talks with the Milwaukee Bucks, and a deal could be in place by as early as next week.

  • Stevenson Says Barkley Needs To 'Chill'

    The Washington Wizards, DeShawn Stevenson in particular, has dismissed the comments made by TNT analyst Charles Barkley about their team and their chances when they take on the Cavaliers in the first round.

  • Warriors' Nelson To Take Few Months To Mull Future

    Don Nelson said he will take a couple of months off to decide whether to return to the Warriors for a third season.

  • Nuggets Collect First 50-Win Season Since 1988

    The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-111 in Denver last night to record their first 50 win season in 20 years.

  • Noah Late To Bulls' Finale

    Joakim Noah was almost two hours late for the Bulls' shootaround before the team's game against Toronto on Wednesday night.

  • LeBron Sits, Still Wins Scoring Title

    LeBron James sat out the final game of the regular season against the Detroit Pistons to rest his sore back but still managed to win the league scoring title with a 30.0 average.

  • Kidd Notches 100th Triple-Double In Mavericks Win

    Jason Kidd has finally earned his 100th triple double of his career while leading the Mavericks to a 111-98 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

  • Evans Commits To Memphis

    McDonalds' All-American MVP Tyreke Evans will replace Derrick Rose at the University of Memphis next season.

  • Suns Sign Linton Johnson

    The Phoenix Suns signed forward Linton Johnson for the remainder of the season.

  • Cavs Sign Billy Thomas For Remainder Of Season

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Billy Thomas for the post season as well as next year's regular one.

  • Senators Ask NBA To Delay Relocation Vote

    Washington's two senators have asked the NBA to delay its scheduled vote on whether or not the Sonics will move to Oklahoma City.

  • Riley To Meet With Miami Owner Next Week

    Pat Riley is undecided on his future with the Heat and plans to meet with the team's owner sometime next week.

  • Hill To Sit Wednesday Night For Suns

    Grant Hill will sit for the Suns on Wednesday night in the team's season finale against the Blazers.

  • Ivey Suspended Three Games For Punching Gray

    Royal Ivey of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended three games without pay for punching Chicago Bulls' center Aaron Gray in the groin.

  • Sources: Love To Declare On Thursday

    Kevin Love, according to sources, will announce his decision to declare for the 2008 NBA draft on Thursday.

  • Evans To Announce College Decision Wednesday

    Wednesday afternoon, Tyreke Evans will announce his decision on which school he will attend this fall.

  • Simon Names Himself CEO Of Pacers

    The Pacers announced Wednesday that Herbert Simon, co-owner of the Pacers with his brother Melvin for the past 25 years, will serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pacers Sports & Entertainment.

  • Nelson: There's No Rift With Baron

    Don Nelson claims that there is no rift between him and Baron Davis despite his benching of the guard for the entire second half of the team's loss to Phoenix on Monday night.

  • Frank Expects To Be Back Next Season

    Lawrence Frank expects to be back as the coach of the Nets next season despite the team's disappointing season.

  • Is Schultz Lawsuit A Long Shot?

    Should former Sonics owner Howard Schultz go through with his planned lawsuit against Clay Bennett to get the team back, legal experts aren't confident that he'd win the suit.

  • Marion Seeking Extension In Miami

    Shawn Marion spoke for the first time about his future on Tuesday and said that he "definitely" wants to sign an extension with the Heat.

  • T-Mac: Success Hinges On Team, Not Him

    Tracy McGrady famously declared that the Rockets' success in their playoff series against the Jazz last season was "on him", but he thinks things have changed this year.

  • RGM Rundown For April 15th: How The West Was Won

    The Lakers clinched the first overall slot with a victory over the Kings, while the Hornets locked up second with a thumping of the Clippers. Read about the seeding and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for April 15th’s games!

  • Carlisle The Target For Chicago?

    Could Rick Carlisle be the man to run the show in Chicago?

  • Rockets' Alston Out 'At Least' Part Of Playoff Series

    Rockets' guard Rafer Alston will miss at least start of the first round of the playoffs with a strained right hamstring.

  • Pistons Secure NBA's Second-Best Record

    Detroit beat Minnesota 115-103 on Tuesday night to secure the league's second best record.

  • Krzyzewski Wants Kidd In Team USA Mix

    Mike Krzyzewski has made it clear he wants Mavs' guard Jason Kidd on the Team USA roster for this summer's Beijing Olympics.

  • Hornets Win 1st Southwest Division Title

    The New Orleans Hornets defeated the L.A. Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night to earn their first division title in the team's 20 year history.

  • Gonzaga's Pargo Declares For Draft

    Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo on Tuesday declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, but will not hire an agent.

  • Lakers Clinch West's Top Seed With Win

    The Los Angeles Lakers clinched the best record in the Western Conference with a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

  • Hawks Coach Woodson To Shave Head For Playoffs

    Hawks' Coach Mike Woodson plans to shave his head before his team takes the court in their first playoff venture since 1999.

  • Barkley: Bulls Should Have Traded For Top Player

    Charles Barkley said the Bulls are in trouble during a conference call on Tuesday, saying that while they have some nice, little pieces, they should have traded for a top player when they had the chance.

  • Koufos Takes Look At Agents

    While Ohio State freshman Kosta Koufos has not decided whether he is going to return to college or make the jump to the NBA, his mother Kathy Koufos has interviewed sports agents seeking to represent her son.

  • Calipari, Memphis Near Deal On Extension

    It appears that the University of Memphis and John Calipari will continue their relationship into the foreseeable future.

  • Memphis' Rose To Declare For NBA Draft

    Memphis phenom freshman guard Derrick Rose announced on Tuesday that he will forgo the final three years of college eligibility and will enter the NBA draft.

  • Magic's Howard: ''I Ain't In My Prime Yet''

    Dwight Howard is already a beast in the NBA, averaging 21 points and 14 rebounds a game while leading the league in rebounds double doubles, but he believes his game is going to grow even more.

  • Melo Apologizes Amid Reports Of Special Treatment

    Carmelo Anthony read from a prepared statement at the Pepsi Center on Tuesday as he apologized for his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

  • Brand, Maggette Unsure About Opting Out

    The Clippers could lose guard Corey Maggette and forward Elton Brand if the pair decide to opt out of their contracts this summer.

  • Nellie Isn't Certain He'll Return Next Year

    Don Nelson is in the same boat as point guard Baron Davis and is unsure about his future with the Warriors.

  • Execs: Bobcats Offered More Than Okafor Is Worth

    Several NBA executives think that the Bobcats offered Emeka Okafor more than he will be worth in the open market.

  • Cavs' Pavlovic To Miss At Least Playoffs' First Round

    Cavaliers' guard/forward Sasha Pavlovic suffered a left ankle sprain in the third quarter of last night’s game at Philadelphia.

  • Pro Athletes Must File Taxes In Road Cities And States

    Since professional athletes 'work' in multiple states and cities during road games, they are are required to pay income taxes in each of those states and cities.

  • Frye Hopes To Remain In Portland

    Channing Frye understands that basketball is more a business than anything else, but he still hopes to remain a member of the Blazers.

  • Baron Mum On Future With Warriors

    Baron Davis has the right to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, but he appears to be keeping all of his options open.

  • Hill's Injury Not Considered Serious

    Grant Hill aggravated his lingering groin injury in the Suns' win over the Warriors on Monday night, but it does not appear to be serious.

  • LeBron: Kobe Deserves MVP

    LeBron James has heard his name in the MVP conversation, but he said on Monday that he thinks Kobe Bryant deserves to win the award.

  • Curry On Edge About His Future In New York

    With Donnie Walsh reportedly preferring defensive oriented big men, Eddy Curry is nervous about where he stands in New York.

  • Howard Schultz Plans To Sue Clay Bennett To Get Sonics Back

    Former Sonics' owner Howard Schultz, who sold the team to Oklahoma City investors led by Clay Bennett, has hired a lawyer and is preparing to file a lawsuit against Bennett to rescind the July 2006 sale.

  • Paxson May Make Changes In Chicago Before End Of Week

    Bulls' GM John Paxson will sit down with interim Coach Jim Boylan and his staff on Thursday, to be followed by individual player meetings on Friday, with changes certainly looming.

  • Cavs Tie Up #4 Spot In Controversial Style

    Philadelphia was told to return to the court after it was decided upon video review that Devin Brown was fouled by Samuel Dalembert with 0.2 seconds left. Brown hit both free throws, giving Cleveland a 91-90 win, locking up the fourth seed in the East in the process.

  • K-State's Walker To Enter Draft

    K-State redshirt freshman Bill Walker announced on Monday that he will enter the NBA draft, but will not hire an agent.

  • Warriors Lose Game To Suns, Playoff Battle To Nuggets

    The Warriors' loss to the Suns on Monday night clinched the final playoff spot in the West for the idle Nuggets.

  • Trail Blazers Request Waivers On Miles

    Injured Blazer' Darius Miles' right knee is severe enough to qualify as a career-ending injury, GM Kevin Pritchard said on Monday.

  • Pacers Lose To Wiz, Hand Hawks 8th Seed

    The Pacers lost a must-win game to the Wizards on Monday night, eliminating them from playoff contention and giving the eighth seed to the Hawks.

  • Stern Stands Behind Sonics' Owner Despite E-mails

    David Stern is standing by SuperSonics' owner Clay Bennett despite the e-mails sent by Bennett last year talking about moving the team to Oklahoma City.

  • Beasley Says He's Going Pro

    Michael Beasley announced in a press conference on Monday that he will enter the NBA draft.

  • Love: I Haven't Decided Yet

    Kevin Love continues to delay his decision on whether or not he will enter the NBA draft.

  • Foster To Miss Indy's Game Against Wizards

    The Pacers need to win on Monday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive and will have to do so without center Jeff Foster.

  • Payton Doesn't Want To See Jersey Retired In OKC

    Gary Payton was in attendance on Sunday night when the Sonics hosted what could turn out to be their final home game in the Northwest.

  • Cassell Wants To Play For Celtics Next Season

    Sam Cassell wants to play for the Celtics against next season as long as the current coaching staff remains in town.

  • Pietrus: I Don't Want Warriors' Trade

    Just months after repeatedly requesting a trade, Mickael Pietrus no longer wants to be dealt away from the Golden State Warriors.

  • Stern Focused On Playoffs, Not Relocation

    David Stern is focused on the upcoming NBA playoffs and not the relocation saga going on in Seattle.

  • U. Of San Francisco Hires Rex Walters As New Head Coach

    USF is set to announce that Rex Walters will become the new head men's basketball coach at a new conference scheduled Monday afternoon.

  • Carmelo Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

    Denver forward Carmelo Anthony was pulled over late on Sunday night and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

  • Dirk Determined To Play Through Pain

    Dirk Nowitzki is determined to play through the pain in his injured ankle.

  • Arenas Can't Wait To Battle Cavaliers

    Toronto's loss to Detroit on Sunday locked the Cavaliers and Wizards into the fourth and fifth seeds in the Eastern Conference, meaning that the two teams will do battle in the playoffs for the third straight year.

  • Walsh: Decision On Thomas Could Come This Week

    Donnie Walsh claims that he hasn't yet made his decision on coach Isiah Thomas, but that a verdict could come as soon as Thursday or Friday.

  • Derrick Rose Set To Announce Signing With Arn Tellem

    Derrick Rose, ranked as the second overall pick in the latest RealGM mock draft, is set to announce that Arn Tellem of the Wasserman Media Group will represent him in the NBA Draft.