Daily Leaders

Dec 30

Points - Dwyane Wade - 45

Rebounds - Zach Randolph - 17

Assists - Steve Nash - 15

Schedule Dec 30

Dec 30
NYK  7:00 PM ET  ORL
SAS  9:30 PM ET  DAL
UTA  10:00 PM ET  POR

Kevin Garnett Hurts Leg

The loss last night to the Detroit Pistons was not the only thing the Celtics lost, but also Kevin Garnett who left in the first quarter because of a knee injury. X-rays were taken at the Palace and revealed no fracture, but other tests will be taken back home to see how bad it really is. Garnett looked like he injured his knee when preparing for a dunk. “I know it’s a muscle, not a knee, which is good,” coach Doc Rivers said.

Daily Leaders

Dec 29

Points - Dwyane Wade - 40

Rebounds - Andrew Bogut - 16

Assists - Derrick Rose - 12

Nuggets Inquired About Kevin Love In Summer

Nuggets coach George Karl said Wednesday night that the team asked Minnesota about trading for Kevin Love this summer. "I know there were inquiries," Karl said before the Nuggets played the Timberwolves. "In some of the meetings we talked and his name was out there. It never got close, I know that."

Daily Leaders

Dec 28

Points -Tyreke Evans - 32

Rebounds - David Lee - 16

Assists - Chris Paul - 13

Schedule Dec 28

Dec 28
ORL  7:00 PM ET  CLE
BOS  7:00 PM ET  IND
NYK  7:30 PM ET  MIA
MIL  8:00 PM ET CHI
TOR  8:30 PM ET DAL
LAL  8:30 PM ET  SAS
POR  9:00 PM ET  DEN

Shaq Fined For Comments About Referees

Shaquille O'Neal of the Boston Celtics was fined $35,000 for public comments about the referees after the Celtic's loss to Orlando Magic on Christmas day. He was angry after he got his sixth foul when Magic center Dwight Howard fell to the ground while he and Shaq were wrestling for position. Shaq said: "I just wonder why I've never gotten that call in 20 years. Don't pick and choose when you're going to make the call. ... That's what happens when you've got control freaks." The NBA announced the fine on Monday.

Daily Leaders

Dec 27

Points - Carlos Boozer - 31

Rebounds - Kevin Love - 18

Assists - Steve Nash - 15

Daily Leaders

Dec 26

Points - Kevin Durant - 44

Rebounds - Carlos Boozer - 19

Assists - Andre Miller - 15

Mav's Carlisle Has Knee Surgery

Maverick's coach Rick Carlisle minor knee surgery and will miss the team's next game at Oklahoma City. Carlisle had knee surgery over a five day Christmas break and was told not to travel. Assistant coach Dwane Casey will lead the team tomorrow night against the Thunder. Carlisle is expected to be back on the bench Tuesday night at home against Toronto.

Wizards Suspend Andray Blatche And JaVale McGee

Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that forward Andray Blatche and center JaVale McGee have both been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
“After further investigation into an incident on Thursday night, we concluded that Andray and JaVale conducted themselves in an unprofessional manner,” said Grunfeld.  “As a result, both players will be suspended for tomorrow’s game at San Antonio.” The Washington Post said on its website that Blatche and McGee were involved in an altercation outside an area club early Friday. The newspaper reported that two league sources said the players cursed at each other and exchanged punches. The Post said another source said police were called to break up the fight.



Michael Jordan buys $3.15 Million Condo In Charlotte

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is officially a Charlotte homeowner.  His new, 7,000-square-foot residence is about two blocks from Time Warner Cable Arena, where the Bobcats play.

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Schedule Dec 25

Dec 25
CHI  12:00 PM ET  NYK
BOS  2:30 PM ET  ORL
MIA  5:00 PM ET  LAL
DEN  8:00 PM ET  OKC
POR  10:30 PM ET  GSW

Warriors Hire Lloyd Pierce As An Assistant Coach

The Golden State Warriors have hired Lloyd Pierce as an assistant coach, the team announced today. Pierce, 34, fills the vacancy on the warriors coaching staff that was created when assistant coach Stephen Silas left the team to join his father Paul's staff with the Charlotte Bobcats. Paul Silas became head coach of the Bobcats on Wednesday.

Magic Rookie Orton Has Knee Surgery

Orlando Magic rookie center Daniel Orton is recovering from knee surgery. The surgery was preformed Thursday and Orton is not expected to return untill February. The 6'10'' 255 pound center was the 29th overall pick in the NBA Draft and missed all of training camp with knee injuries which he had had since high school. Then he was assigned to the NBA's D-League, but he injured his knee again in his second game. Orton is a long time project for the Magic and wasn't expected to see much playing time.

Former Cavs Coach Brown Joins ESPN's Analyst Team

Dec 24
Former Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Mike Brown has been hired by ESPN as an analyst. Brown, who was fired in June after the Cavs lost to Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals will begin his TV stint on Christmas for the New-York Chicago telecast. Brown was the most succesful coach in Cavs history, going 314 and 177 in his five seasons and was NBA's coach of the year in 2009. Brown would like to return to coaching one day and said he has been spending more time with his family after being fired.

LeBron Supports Eliminating Teams

Fewer teams in a sports league would mean more stars which would mean more stars would play together which would mean better games. Some people would like to see the NBA reverse directions and see the NBA eliminate teams but no one expects it will ever happen. And of course no fan would like to see there favorite team gone. So the idea of eliminating teams must be frightening for those teams with few wins. But Miami Heat superstar LeBron James would support the NBA contraction if it was to occur.

Dec 24

Daily Leaders

Dec 24

Points - LeBron James - 36

Rebounds - Dwight Howard - 14

Assists - Steve Nash - 18

Schedule Dec 24

Dec 24
There are no games today.

Press Fast Forward

Joakim Noah, Bulls center, has torn ligaments in his thumb and hand. Noah will be out for 30 games or more and can only wish he could press fast forward.

Daily Leaders

Dec 23

Points - Richard Hamilton - 35

Rebounds - Kevin Love - 19

Assists - Chris Paul - 14

Schedule Dec 23

Dec 23
SAS  8:00 PM ET  ORL
MIL  10:00 PM ET  SAC
MIA  10:30 PM ET  PHX

Carmelo Anthony Back After Christmas

Dec 23
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets forward is expected to return after Christmas following the death of his sister. Anthony and his family ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve.

Laker's Jackson Still Down On Christmas Games

Dec 22
Jackson said he wonders why Christian holidays mean so little to the NBA, noting that most other sports usually take Christams off. The Lakers will be playing the Miami Heat this Christmas and have played on Christmas every year for 11 years.

Clippers Sign Ike Diogu

The Los Angeles Clippers today signed Ike Diogu. Diogu has a career average of 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists shooting 50 percent from the field in four years. Diogu is 6' 9'' and went to Arizona State University. Diogu will be in uniform and available at tonight's game against Houston at the Staples Center.

Daily Leaders

Dec 22

Points - Monta Ellis - 36

Rebounds - Dwight Howard - 23

Assists - Derrick Rose - 12

Schedule Dec 22

Dec 22
CLE  7:00 PM ET  ATL
DET  7:00 PM ET  TOR
CHI  7:00 PM ET WAS
PHI  7:30 PM ET  BOS
OKC  7:30 PM ET NYK
UTA  8:00 PM ET  MIN
NJN  8:00 PM ET NOH
DEN  8:30 PM ET SAS
HOU  10:30 PM ET  LAC

Kobe Bryant Ejected

Dec 22
The Laker's Kobe Bryant is sent to the showers after arguing a call with referees late in the game yesterday with the Bucks.

Carmelo Anthony Out Tonight

Dec 22

Carmello Anthony, Denver Nuggets forward, will be missisng tonights game due to a death in his family. Anthony would like to thank Denver for their thoughts and prayers and hopes the media would respect his privacy.

Craig Smith Out At Least 2 Weeks

Dec 21
LA Clippers forward Craig Smith will be out at least 2 weeks due to an injury in his lower back.

Suns Release Earl Barron

 

Dec 21-
The Pheonix Suns have released Earl Barron, the team announced today. The center averaged 3 points and 3.3 rebounds every 15.3 minutes. The Suns roster now stands at 13.

Bobcats Recall Sherron Collins from D-League

Dec- 21
The Charlotte Bobcats have recalled Sherron Collins from the NBA's Development League. Collins is expected to play with the Bobcats tonight against Oklahoma City. Collins averaged 12 points and 3.2 assists a game, shooting 40 percent from the field with the Maine Red Claws.

First Place Teams

Dec 21
NW - UTA
PA - LAL
SW - SAS
ATL - BOS
CEN - CHI
SE - MIA

Schedule Dec 21

Dec 21
OKC 7:00 PM ET CHA
DAL 7:00 PM ET ORL
PHI 8:00 PM ET CHI
NJN 8:00 PM ET MEM
GSW 10:00 PM ET SAC
MIL 10:30 PM ET LAL

Bucks and Lakers

Dec 21- Lakers seek 6th straight victory in final tuneup before Christmas Day showdown with the Miami Heat.

Daily Leaders

Dec 21

Points - Monta Ellis - 44

Rebounds - Dwight Howard - 20

Assists - Baron Davis - 12

Vince Carter Considering Surgery on Left Knee

Dec 21- Vince Carter is considering left knee surgery that could keep him out for a month. Nothing is for sure yet though.

Chauncey Billups Expected to Play Wednesday

Dec 21- Chauncey Billups has missed 3 weeks due to a wrist injury. He was expected to miss 4-6 weeks but Billups thinks,"he doesn't have that kind of time". Billups said he was going to play Wednesday. He states that he may not shoot as much though due to his injury.