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.