Marbury suspended, docked about $400,000 by Knicks.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary Friday after claiming he refused. The disgruntled guard insists he never told coach Mike D'Antoni "no" and plans to appeal. Just ...
Nash out with right thigh injury.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Steve Nash sat out Friday night's Phoenix Suns game against the Miami Heat with a bruised right thigh. The two-time league MVP was injured Wednesday when he collided with Minnesota's Kevin Love during the Suns' 110-102 victory. Rookie Sean Singletary replaced Nash, ...
LeBron James blasts Charles Barkley.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »LeBron James reacted strongly to Charles Barkley's comments that the Cavaliers star isn't showing respect for Cleveland fans and his teammates by discussing his possible free agency following the 2010 season. "He's stupid. That's all I've got to say about that," ...
National Basketball Association Capsules for Friday.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »TORONTO 93, ATLANTA 88 TORONTO Exactly three weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks torched the Toronto Raptors with an explosive second half en route to a blowout victory in Atlanta. But the Raptors turned the tables at home and held off a ...
Nets Anderson nostalgic in Arco return.
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Nets Anderson nostalgic in Arco return. It wasn't a cluster. The Ryan Anderson fan club was well dispersed throughout Arco Arena, offering a standing ovation when the Oak Ridge High School and Cal product entered the game for New Jersey ...
National Basketball Association Capsules for Thursday.
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »National Basketball Association Capsules for Thursday. NEW ORLEANS 105, DENVER 101 DENVER James Poseys 3-pointer with 19 seconds left lifted the New Orleans Hornets to a 105-101 victory over the Denver Nuggets. With the Hornets clinging to a four-point lead with 40 seconds ...
Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice.
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice. Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice - and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed ...
Bucks Bogut held out with bruised knee.
Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Bucks Bogut held out with bruised knee. Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game. Dan Gadzuric started for Bogut. Coach Scott Skiles said he ...
Tap tries to give Wizards a new signature.
Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Tap tries to give Wizards a new signature. After his first win as an NBA coach, Ed Tapscott congratulated his players in the Washington Wizards locker room by reciting the goals they had achieved. They had outrebounded the Golden State Warriors. They ...
LeBron no longer teaming with Microsoft.
Friday, November 28th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »LeBron no longer teaming with Microsoft. LeBron James and Microsoft Corp. have lost their Internet connection. The NBA superstar and the software giant have ended a two-year marketing partnership. James' spokesman Keith Estabrook confirmed Wednesday the contract between the Cleveland Cavaliers ...
