LeBron coming to New York for his Garden party. Last time LeBron James played in New York, he exited the floor to “MVP!” chants, a standing ovation, and even a fan coming onto the court to meet him. If James thought New Yorkers loved him then, wait until he sees the reception he’s bound to [...]
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by admin
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Nelson, Bogut leave Magic-Bucks game. Orlando point guard Jameer Nelson and Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut both left Monday night’s game with injury. Nelson was sidelined with a groin strain midway through the third quarter. He had eight points and six assists. Bogut walked to the locker room with a trainer after picking up his fourth [...]
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by admin
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Wright has knee setback. Heat forward Dorell Wright will have debris removed from his surgically repaired left knee on Tuesday, which will further delay his comeback plans. The team said Monday night that Wright is not having anything repaired in the joint, but that team doctors believe “loose bodies” within the knee are disrupting his [...]
Posted on November 25th, 2008 by admin
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Shooting guard Mickael Pietrus was less than 24 hours removed. From hitting two clutch 3-pointers in a thrilling comeback win against the Dallas Mavericks. It was just more evidence that the Orlando Magic received more than a defensive specialist when they signed him this summer. “Hey, MP!” said Magic General Manager Otis Smith after Saturday’s [...]
Posted on November 17th, 2008 by admin
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Heat happy to be back at home after European swing. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had nothing but high praise about his team’s weeklong journey to take part in the annual NBA Europe Live tour. That being said, he’s ready to again appreciate the comforts of home. Now at about the midway point of the [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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Tuesday National Basketball Association Capsules. LA CLIPPERS 90, OKLAHOMA CITY 88 OKLAHOMA CITY Mike Taylor and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled the Oklahoma City Thunders first-ever home game at the Ford Center. Taylor came up with a crucial steal and scored four points in the final minute as the Clippers held on for a 90-88 [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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Chris Paul showed no signs of fatigue as he set the tone for the New Orleans Hornets. In a 96-80 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday in a preseason exhibition game in Berlin. “I feel like I need to hold up my end of the deal, and that’s to continue to get better and [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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Rick Carlisle sounds much more relaxed these days. The former Pacers coach spent much of his time in Indiana answering questions about Ron Artest and the team’s chronic off-the-court problems and injuries. He went from leading the Pacers to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2004 to getting fired following the 2006-07 season after the Pacers [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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Economy, uncertain financing plague Brooklyn arena. Bruce Ratner’s $4 billion dream for a new Brooklyn will have to wait, at least until next year. The New Jersey Nets owner and developer has been plagued by a string of problems that have delayed his plans for a new NBA arena, office towers and thousands of apartments [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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The Charlotte Bobcats waived guards Donell Taylor and Marcus Williams on Tuesday. The moves reduced the Bobcats’ roster to the regular-season limit of 15 players. Taylor appeared in two exhibition games and had two points and five rebounds in 16 minutes. Williams also played in two games, scoring two points to go with three rebounds [...]
Posted on October 16th, 2008 by admin
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