Taylor: Timberwolves will not be contracted (AP)
Posted on | Sunday, October 31, 2010 | No Comments
Breathe easy, Timberwolves fans. Owner Glen Taylor says your team isn't going anywhere. Taylor said on Wednesday night that Minnesota would not be a candidate for contraction if the NBA decided to go that route while negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. "I can say that Minnesota is not one of the teams that would be contracted, nor do we expect that in the future," Taylor...
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Raptors beat Knicks 108-103 in Montreal (The Canadian Press)
MONTREAL - There's considerable debate in this country whether or not there is one hockey team that has fans from coast to coast to coast and which can rightfully be called Canada's team.
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Blazers' Fernandez starting to realize no release coming (Yahoo! Sports)
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Rudy Fernandez has been trying to get the team to release him so he can...
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Stern predicts NBA will one day be in Europe (The Canadian Press)
MIAMI - The travel plans for NBA teams could be a bit more extensive a decade from now.
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First person fan take: Four reasons the Orlando Magic will win the 2010-11 NBA Championship (Associated Content)
The talk of the NBA off-season has been the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles and frankly I am tired of it. While both teams are the odds on favorite to meet in the NBA Finals, the rest of the NBA has forgotten about the real power in the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic. This is the team who has been a mainstay in the playoffs and here are the four reasons why I believe the Orlando Magic will win the 2010-11 NBA Championship. Dwight Howard is the NBA's Premier Center The four-time All-Star has become a force with the Magic, leading the team with 18.3...
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Unbeaten Blazers rally to ruin Knicks' home opener (AP)
The elaborate pregame festivities were designed to emphasize that these are the "new" New York Knicks. Crunch time was the same ol' story. The unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers spoiled the Knicks' home opener, erasing a nine-point deficit in the final 5 1/2 minutes for a 100-95 victory Saturday night.
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Chandler scores 22 points as Knicks beat Raptors (AP)
Wilson Chandler's first night as New York's sixth man was a big success. Chandler scored 22 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 in Wednesday's season opener. Chandler didn't sulk when coach Mike D'Antoni bumped him from the starting lineup in favor of rookie Landry Fields.
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Mikhail Prokhorov promises Nets will be better (AP)
The new Russian owner of the New Jersey Nets said Wednesday the team will be better, although he backed off his bold prediction of making the playoffs this season. In a champagne toast before New Jersey's season-opening 101-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, Mikhail Prokhorov asked fans to give the Nets time to rebound from a franchise-worst, 12-win season.
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Gilbert has no regrets about James' comments (AP)
Posted on | Saturday, October 30, 2010 | No Comments
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert isn't taking back one word about LeBron James -- or as he called him, "the player that left." Gilbert, who harshly criticized James after the two-time MVP announced he was leaving as a free agent this summer, said Wednesday night before Cleveland's season opener that he doesn't regret calling out the superstar, now with the Miami Heat.
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Mikhail Prokhorov promises Nets will be better (PA SportsTicker)
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
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The history of the NBA (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content Contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports content. The National Basketball Association began November 1, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America. That day, the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies, 68-66 in Toronto, Canada. Teams would continue to join the league and by 1948, it was a 16 team league, that included: Boston Celtics Chicago Stags Cleveland Rebels Detroit Falcons New York Knickerbockers Philadelphia Warriors Pittsburgh Ironmen Providence Steamrollers St.
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Durant's 30 help Thunder put Bulls away 106-95 (AP)
Lying flat on his back and writhing in pain, Kevin Durant gave Oklahoma City its first big scare of the season. By the time the game was on the line, he and Russell Westbrook were soaring high again and leading the Thunder to victory. Durant scored 30 points, Russell Westbrook added 28 points and 10 rebounds and Oklahoma City beat the new-look Chicago Bulls 106-95 on Wednesday night in the season...
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Five of the greatest forwards in NBA history (Associated Content)
The forward is the most unique position in basketball. Power forwards are generally larger players whose contribution normally comes in the paint. They're similar to a smaller center. The small forward is often the most versatile player on the team. Small forwards are often tweeners between the power forward and shooting guard position. Magic Johnson was one of the NBA's all-time greatest point guards. Still, he was flexible enough to occasional fill in at power forward at 6'9" and 255 pounds.
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NBA's Dwight Howard tries to score with kids' CD (AP)
Dwight Howard may be the NBA's Superman, but when it comes to making music, he'll admit to having at least one flaw. "I'm not good at rapping, I'll say that," he says. "But singing, I can hold a note. I'm pretty good. If I had to sing in front of a big crowd, I don't think I'd be that shy." There's nothing timid about the Orlando Magic star's...
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These will be the best selling NBA jeseys in 2010-2011 (Associated Content)
It is the fashion choice of many wannabe athletes: the sports jersey. While that trend may make Tim Gunn cringe, there is no doubt that jersey sales are big business. In the NBA sales of jerseys were up 20 percent last season over the previous year. Kobe Bryant's jersey led the league in sales for the second straight season. Big names in different place will likely have a huge impact on the top of this season's sales list. Here are the five, plus one wild card, that I believe will sell the most.
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James Naismith's original basketball rules to be auctioned off (Yahoo! Sports)
Working from home has its privileges, when the local ISP allows, and I will be eternally grateful for the...
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Five of the greatest centers in NBA history (Associated Content)
Posted on | Friday, October 29, 2010 | No Comments
The NBA hasn't had a truly dominant big man since the retirement of Hakeem Olajuwon and before the regressions of Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan. Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard are solid players, but they haven't been as great as the centers that revolutionized the sports throughout the 1960s and into the 2000s. These are five of the greatest centers in NBA history. This listing may exclude center/forward hybrids if they're foreseen to be forwards (Tim Duncan).
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A new chapter in Orlando-Miami rivalry to begin (AP)
This notion of a highly heated Miami-Orlando rivalry is nothing new, though the perceived level of venom between the clubs may be higher than ever. With arenas separated by 235 miles and no shortage of heated moments dotting their history, the clubs -- now two of the NBA's marquee teams and clear title hopefuls -- meet Friday night in Miami's home opener.
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Create-a-Caption: Shane Battier has added a new defensive wrinkle (Yahoo! Sports)
I mean, really, when you think about it, it was only a matter of time before Shane Battier started experimenting...
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Five of the greatest centers in NBA history (Associated Content)
The NBA hasn't had a truly dominant big man since the retirement of Hakeem Olajuwon and before the regressions of Shaquille O'Neal and Tim Duncan. Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard are solid players, but they haven't been as great as the centers that revolutionized the sports throughout the 1960s and into the 2000s. These are five of the greatest centers in NBA history. This listing may exclude center/forward hybrids if they're foreseen to be forwards (Tim Duncan).
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A Magic Opening: Orlando routs Wizards, 112-83 (AP)
The warmup acts are over. A perfect preseason? Gone. An opening-night blowout? Forgotten. For the Orlando Magic, LeBron James and the new-look Miami Heat await. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Magic to an easy 112-83 victory over the Washington Wizards in the debut of No. 1 pick John Wall on Thursday night, giving the NBA's newest arena a grand opening and setting the stage...
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Cavs shock Celtics in 1st game without LeBron (AP)
For one night, losing LeBron didn't hurt so bad. After nearly four months of emptiness, anger and worry, the Cleveland Cavaliers returned to the floor and realized they can still win. Maybe they're going to be OK after all. Playing their first game in seven years without LeBron James, the Cavaliers stunned the Boston Celtics 95-87 in their season opener Wednesday night, a win that gave...
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Kings win on Evans' layup with 1.9 seconds left (AP)
Tyreke Evans scored 17 points, including a go-ahead driving layup with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Sacramento Kings overcame an early 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-94 on Tuesday night in a preseason game. Clippers center Chris Kaman fouled out with on an offensive charge in the lane that nullified a potential go-ahead layup by teammate Randy Foye with 2:28 remaining and the...
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Daye earns starting spot for Pistons (AP)
After making more 3-pointers than any of his Detroit teammates this preseason, Austin Daye will be in the starting lineup -- at power forward. The versatile second-year man from Gonzaga can give opposing teams fits with his ability to play on the perimeter, and the Pistons are hoping he'll hold his own defensively.
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The five greatest scorers in NBA history (Associated Content)
Posted on | Thursday, October 28, 2010 | No Comments
The NBA's 20,000 points club consists of 35 players. However, only a handful of players have scored over 30,000 points during their careers, or have averaged more than 25 points per game. These are some of the players that modern day NBA superstars such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant will hope to be mentioned with at the expiration of their careers. These are in no particular order other than being the top five. Oscar Robertson (1960-1974) "O-Train" Oscar Robertson was the equivalent to LeBron James during the 1960s and early...
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New Laker scores big with Kobe (Yahoo! Sports)
L.A. didn't make any splashy signings this summer, but Kobe Bryant likes what he sees from his new supporting cast.
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Jackson tweaks ankle ahead of Bobcats opener (AP)
All that talk about the Charlotte Bobcats avoiding another poor start was silenced briefly Tuesday when Stephen Jackson crashed to the floor in the final practice before the season opener. Coach Larry Brown said he was "alarmed," fearing his top scorer from last season had hurt his Achilles' tendon.
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Magic Johnson sells his share of the Lakers, what could it mean? (Yahoo! Sports)
Usually when a part-owner sells what was reported to be 5 to 10 percent of an NBA team, it's not really much...
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The history of the NBA (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content Contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports content. The National Basketball Association began November 1, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America. That day, the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies, 68-66 in Toronto, Canada. Teams would continue to join the league and by 1948, it was a 16 team league, that included: Boston Celtics Chicago Stags Cleveland Rebels Detroit Falcons New York Knickerbockers Philadelphia Warriors Pittsburgh Ironmen Providence Steamrollers St.
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Hawks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
So this is what all the hype was about.
The Atlanta Hawks' new motion offense was supposed to free up Joe Johnson from toting the load every night and involve every man on the floor in the offense.
There were locker room skeptics during training camp. Veterans Jamal Crawford and Marvin Williams nursed injuries. The Hawks struggled to a 2-5 record and looked out of sorts most nights on both ends of the floor.
The doubt vanished after the Hawks piled up 119 points in a season-opening win in Memphis. In fact, it was clear by halftime that whatever tweaks new head coach Larry Drew had made to the Hawks' offensive attack were more than just solid.
The Grizzlies couldn't figure out what to do and that's exactly the way it was designed.
"Coach has been telling...
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Batum leads Portland over Phoenix 106-92 (AP)
Nicolas Batum was characteristically humble about his offensive outburst in the Trail Blazers' season opener. Batum had 19 points and 11 rebounds in Portland's 106-92 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Blazers outscored the Suns 18-1 over the final 5:44, and Batum had 11 of those points -- including three 3-pointers.
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Novak scores 22 points, Mavs beat Pistons (AP)
Posted on | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | No Comments
Steve Novak scored 22 points to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Detroit Pistons 101-96 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game at Van Andel Arena. The Mavericks (2-3) led 71-67 going into the fourth quarter and took a seven-point lead at 94-87 with 2 minutes to play on Novak's 3-pointer. "It was great," said Novak, 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
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Rockets' season hinges on Yao's health (PA SportsTicker)
By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer
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Amundson expected to miss 6 weeks (Yahoo! Sports)
Warriors forward Lou Amundson had surgery to repair a broken right index finger.
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Deng leads Bulls over Pacers in preseason (AP)
Luol Deng had 29 points and eight rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to 102-74 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Derrick Rose added 14 points and six assists for the Bulls (4-4) in their final preseason game before Wednesday night's opener at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird watched the blowout from a few rows...
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Stuckey leads Pistons over Wizards (AP)
Rodney Stuckey scored 34 points -- the most by any player this NBA preseason for about an hour -- and Charlie Villanueva added 19 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 98-92 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. LeBron James scored 33 points Monday night in Miami's 102-96 loss to Charlotte, but Amare Stoudemire finished with 39 for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in a 117-111...
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Kings Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Kings got tougher and more athletic through trades and the draft, but suddenly the start of the season is clouded by questions regarding the health of the new big men.
Sacramento drafted DeMarcus Cousins in the first round and 7-foot shot-blocking ace Hassan Whiteside in the second. In a swap of centers, the Kings acquired Samuel Dalembert for underachieving Spencer Hawes, but Dalembert will miss the first month of the regular season with a groin strain. This is a blow as Dalembert, the starting center, has not missed a game in five seasons. He has played in 354 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak in the league. The injury prevented Dalembert from practicing in training camp.
The loss of Dalembert means the Kings really haven't improved on the inside...
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Pistons 88, Timberwolves 99 (AP)
Posted on | Tuesday, October 26, 2010 | No Comments
Wes Johnson flashed his usual smile in his return to the Carrier Dome. That he didn't awe the crowd with one of his signature dunks and wasn't wearing Syracuse Orange didn't matter one bit. Kevin Love had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Johnson added four points and three assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 99-88 on Friday night.
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With Stoudemire, Knicks hope for shot at playoffs (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Magic beat Bobcats 86-73 despite resting starters (AP)
It was a quick exit for the Charlotte Bobcats' in their first playoff appearance last season, swept out of the opening round by the Orlando Magic. Not much has changed since last spring. Except now the Magic's "B Team" is enough to win. Brandon Bass had 16 points and nine rebounds, Quentin Richardson scored 15 points and the Magic beat the Bobcats 86-73 in a preseason game Thursday...
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Durant scores 20 as Thunder top CSKA Moscow 97-89 (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 20 points in his most extensive playing time of the preseason, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 97-89 win against CSKA Moscow in an exhibition game Thursday. Durant did all of his scoring in the first half, hitting eight of his 10 shots and going 4 for 5 from 3-point range. He didn't attempt a shot while playing 15 minutes in the second half and finished with seven...
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Stackhouse signs with Miami Heat (AP)
Once denied a championship by Miami, Jerry Stackhouse is resuming his chase of a title with the Heat. Stackhouse joined the Heat on Saturday, one day after the NBA championship hopefuls learned that they'll be without injured swingman Mike Miller until possibly January. Stackhouse, who turns 36 next month, averaged 8.5 points in 42 games as a reserve with the Milwaukee Bucks last season.
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Stern concedes contraction could be on table (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK, N.Y. - NBA commissioner David Stern said Friday he thinks eliminating teams will be on the table during collective bargaining as a way to solve the league's financial woes.
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Hawks stand pat, hope to keep climbing in East (AP)
LeBron and Chris have joined D-Wade in Miami. Shaq's now in Boston, Amare's taken over New York and Carlos has moved to Chicago. The Atlanta Hawks? Pretty much the same ol' team. That's not necessarily a bad thing -- after all, the Hawks finished third in the Eastern Conference last season behind Cleveland and Orlando -- but they'll have to step up their game if they want to stay...
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Sessions scored 26 points, Cavs beat Bucks (AP)
Ramon Sessions scored 26 points, Anthony Parker added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-77 on Thursday night in their final exhibition game. A former Milwaukee draft pick, Sessions started at point guard in place of Mo Williams, who left to be with his family following the death of his father-in-law.
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Bobcats topple Hornets 105-98 in OT (AP)
Posted on | Monday, October 25, 2010 | No Comments
The Charlotte Bobcats are slowly building momentum going into the regular season. The Bobcats won their third straight preseason game by rallying from a 14-point deficit and beating the New Orleans Hornets 105-98 in overtime on Wednesday. Stephen Jackson led the Bobcats with 25 points and hit two 3-pointers in the final 2 minutes of overtime.
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Nuggets overwhelm Suns 144-106 in preseason finale (AP)
Ty Lawson scored 22 of his 29 points during Denver's 49-point second quarter, and the depleted Nuggets overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns 144-106 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Denver, which also played Thursday night, rested starters Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and Nene -- and was without three other injured players, dressing only the minimum of eight.
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Golden State gears up for all kinds of change (PA SportsTicker)
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer
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Yao's Rockets beat Nets 95-85 in China (The Canadian Press)
GUANGZHOU, China - Kevin Martin scored 16 points and Yao Ming added 10 in front of the home crowd Saturday to help the Houston Rockets beat the New Jersey Nets 95-85 in a preseason game.
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BDL's 2010-11 Season Previews: Indiana Pacers (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's record? 32-50, missed playoffs. Significant departures? Troy Murphy, Earl Watson.
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Denver Nuggets 2010-11 game-by-game predictions (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports articles. The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty. George Karl's health and the Carmelo Anthony situation are the two major issues that will loom over the Nuggets this season. Karl missed the end of last season and all of the postseason to undergo treatment for throat cancer. Although doctors have cleared him to coach this season, one has to wonder whether Coach Karl will be able to endure the rigors of a full 82-game NBA...
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Suns' Childress fractures finger (Yahoo! Sports)
The Phoenix Suns open the season next Tuesday and the team may have a hurting Josh Childress on the roster.
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Heat will be good, but apparently not beloved (AP)
LeBron James will suit up in black next week, making his transformation complete. In several NBA cities, he is now a bad guy. After signing James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, the Miami Heat should be one of the league's best teams, and certainly its most divisive. Some fans can't get enough of the potential powerhouse, others already are suffering from Heat exhaustion.
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Andre Miller wants to stay in Portland (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Sunday, October 24, 2010 | No Comments
Point guard Andre Miller, 34, has played for five different NBA teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles...
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Create-a-Caption: Stephen Curry 'logs on' (Yahoo! Sports)
"Wow, Dizzy Gillespie's birthday. That's pretty neat. ... Bob Guccione, huh? Bummer.
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Jazz beat Kings, finish 8-0 in preseason (AP)
The Utah Jazz completed the first undefeated preseason in franchise history, beating the Sacramento Kings 82-71 on Friday night. Al Jefferson, Raja Bell and Kyrylo Fesenko scored 12 points for Utah (8-0), which played without starting point guard Deron Williams (personal reasons). "We understand it's the preseason, and we don't get cocky about it," forward Andrei Kirilenko said.
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Ellis, Curry lead Warriors in Smart's debut (AP)
The Golden State Warriors sported a new coach, new uniforms, a new logo and nearly a dozen new players for their preseason opener. Perhaps best of all, the Warriors showed flashes of what could be a new defense, which helped them to a 127-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. After finishing 29th in opponent field goal percentage last season, the Warriors held a depleted...
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BDL's 2010-11 Season Previews: Charlotte Bobcats (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's record? 44-38, lost in the first round to Orlando. Significant departures? Raymond Felton, Tyson...
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BDL's 2010-11 Season Previews: Milwaukee Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's record? 46-36, lost in the first round to Atlanta. Significant departures? Luke Ridnour, Jerry...
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Friday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Warriors 87, Suns 92 (AP)
Steve Nash scored 16 points, Robin Lopez had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns overcame Monta Ellis' 29 points, beating the Golden State Warriors 92-87 in a preseason game Tuesday night. The victory snapped a three-game exhibition losing streak for the Suns (2-5). Despite the win the Suns are assured of their first losing preseason since 2003.
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Jordan's Bobcats hope for repeat trip to playoffs (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Saturday, October 23, 2010 | No Comments
By MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer
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Collins looks to make 76ers winners (PA SportsTicker)
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
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Hickson leads Cavaliers over Sixers (AP)
J.J. Hickson led a balanced Cleveland scoring attack with 22 points and added 11 rebounds as the Cavaliers cruised to a 111-95 preseason victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Eight players reached double figures for Cleveland (5-2), including Anderson Varejao, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds in just over 27 minutes in his first game of the preseason.
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Kleiza scores 23, Raptors top Suns 121-100 (AP)
This preseason has been an exercise in getting to know each other for the retooled Phoenix Suns. And with just over a week left in the exhibition schedule, they're still getting comfortable with each other. Linas Kleiza scored 23 points, Jarrett Jack and Amir Johnson had 17 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the Suns 121-100 in a preseason game Sunday.
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Top five active NBA coaches (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content Contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports articles. In today's NBA there are many talented players and teams with potential. What is the difference between a good team and a great team? In many cases the difference is the coach. Many NBA players can be difficult to coach because of their ego, and this is no easy job at all. It is only for those who can bring out the best in every individual on the team, while at the same time getting them to play together as one.
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76ers 95, Cavaliers 111 (AP)
J.J. Hickson led a balanced Cleveland scoring attack with 22 points and added 11 rebounds as the Cavaliers cruised to a 111-95 preseason victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Eight players reached double figures for Cleveland (5-2), including Anderson Varejao, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds in just over 27 minutes in his first game of the preseason.
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Jordan's Bobcats rout lifeless Hawks 99-66 (AP)
Michael Jordan insists his Charlotte Bobcats should be better than last season. They finished the preseason looking the part. With the owner watching from his courtside seat, Stephen Jackson scored 21 points and the Bobcats overwhelmed the weary Atlanta Hawks 99-66 on Friday night to close the exhibition schedule with four straight victories.
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Jazz 101, Clippers 91 (AP)
Posted on | Friday, October 22, 2010 | No Comments
C.J. Miles scored 20 points and the Utah Jazz wore down the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter in a 103-91 victory Saturday night. The Jazz are 5-0 in the preseason for the first time in the franchise's 35-year history. The team's best overall exhibition mark was 7-1 in October 1994 and October 2003.
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The history of the NBA (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content Contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports content. The National Basketball Association began November 1, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America. That day, the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies, 68-66 in Toronto, Canada. Teams would continue to join the league and by 1948, it was a 16 team league, that included: Boston Celtics Chicago Stags Cleveland Rebels Detroit Falcons New York Knickerbockers Philadelphia Warriors Pittsburgh Ironmen Providence Steamrollers St.
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Hibbert leads Pacers over Timberwolves in OT (AP)
The Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling franchises that have been stagnant far too long. Both teams are hoping that their blossoming third-year big men will change all of that sooner rather than later. Roy Hibbert had 27 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Pacers to a 128-124 overtime preseason victory over Kevin Love's Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
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With Stoudemire, Knicks hope for shot at playoffs (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Charlotte Bobcats 2010-11 game-by-game predictions (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports articles. Last season the Charlotte Bobcats made it to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. During the offseason they lost starting point guard Raymond Felton (who signed with the New York Knicks) and traded center Tyson Chandler to the Dallas Mavericks. With Felton in New York, Charlotte will fill the point guard position with third year player D.J.
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Knicks progressing toward Carmelo Anthony trade (Yahoo! Sports)
Don't think for a second that the Carmelo Anthony talks are dead. The New York Knicks have been working...
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Friday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Kings C Dalembert out 4-6 weeks with groin strain (The Canadian Press)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Kings centre Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years.
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Friday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
Posted on | Thursday, October 21, 2010 | No Comments
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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Deng, Rose lead Bulls to victory over Raptors (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano wants to see his team play defence the way the Chicago Bulls do.
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Johnson, Love keep Wolves undefeated (AP)
Preseason means different things to different teams. The veteran-laden Denver Nuggets are more concerned with keeping their legs fresh and getting healthy for the grind of the NBA season. The success-starved Minnesota Timberwolves, they just want to win. Rookie Wesley Johnson scored 16 points and the new-look Timberwolves remained undefeated in the preseason with a 122-108 victory over the Denver...
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Cavaliers move on without LeBron (PA SportsTicker)
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
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Denver Nuggets 2010-11 game-by-game predictions (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports articles. The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty. George Karl's health and the Carmelo Anthony situation are the two major issues that will loom over the Nuggets this season. Karl missed the end of last season and all of the postseason to undergo treatment for throat cancer. Although doctors have cleared him to coach this season, one has to wonder whether Coach Karl will be able to endure the rigors of a full 82-game NBA...
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Denver Nuggets 2010-11 game-by-game predictions (Associated Content)
*Note: This was written by an Associated Content contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports articles. The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty. George Karl's health and the Carmelo Anthony situation are the two major issues that will loom over the Nuggets this season. Karl missed the end of last season and all of the postseason to undergo treatment for throat cancer. Although doctors have cleared him to coach this season, one has to wonder whether Coach Karl will be able to endure the rigors of a full 82-game NBA...
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Carmelo deal on hold until after Dec. 15? (Yahoo! Sports)
Talk of a rumored deal for Carmelo Anthony has died down from the roar it was just before training camp started,...
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Magic Johnson sells his share of the Lakers, what could it mean? (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | No Comments
Usually when a part-owner sells what was reported to be 5 to 10 percent of an NBA team, it's not really much...
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NBA's Kevin Martin defaults on California mortgage (AP)
NBA player Kevin Martin has defaulted on mortgage payments on a house in California. The Sacramento Bee reports that Martin owes about $44,000 in late payments and received a notice of default -- the first step in a possible foreclosure. He bought the 5,000-square-foot home in Rocklin for $1.9 million in July 2007.
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Cousins' big game leads Kings over Warriors (AP)
Rookie center DeMarcus Cousins had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 116-97 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Tyreke Evans, last year's NBA Rookie of the Year, added 17 points for the Kings (2-2), while Luther Head and Carl Landry had 15 points each and Omri Casspi added 11 points and nine rebounds.
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BDL Review: 'Once Brothers' (Yahoo! Sports)
I don't know anything about war. With the exception of a few horrifying hours nine Septembers ago, I...
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Bobcats waive Crittenton, thwarting comeback (AP)
The Bobcats waived guard Javaris Crittenton on Friday, sending a short stay in Charlotte as he tries to return to the NBA from an ankle injury and a lengthy suspension for his role in the Gilbert Arenas gun flap. The Bobcats wanted to give more time to undrafted rookie Sherron Collins, who is line for the No.
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BDL's 2010-11 Season Previews: Chicago Bulls (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's record? 41-41, lost in the first round. Significant departures? Kirk Hinrich, Brad Miller, Hakim...
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Warriors embrace Smart coaching change (Yahoo! Sports)
Posted on | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 | No Comments
After two lost seasons, the Warriors aren’t crying many tears over Don Nelson’s departure.
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Jefferson's 24 points lead Jazz over Suns (AP)
Al Jefferson scored 24 points and the Utah Jazz remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 108-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. "My whole career, I've had to score against two, three people," said Jefferson, who was acquired in an offseason trade with Minnesota. "It just feels good to catch the ball and go up.
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Johnson, Love keep Wolves undefeated (AP)
Preseason means different things to different teams. The veteran-laden Denver Nuggets are more concerned with keeping their legs fresh and getting healthy for the grind of the NBA season. The success-starved Minnesota Timberwolves, they just want to win. Rookie Wesley Johnson scored 16 points and the new-look Timberwolves remained undefeated in the preseason with a 122-108 victory over the Denver...
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Kings C Dalembert out 4-6 weeks with groin strain (The Canadian Press)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Kings centre Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years.
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NBA whistles while its players work (Yahoo! Sports)
David Stern has tried to hide the league’s inconsistent officiating with a mandate to ‘T’ up complaining players.
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Pistons 88, Timberwolves 99 (AP)
Wes Johnson flashed his usual smile in his return to the Carrier Dome. That he didn't awe the crowd with one of his signature dunks and wasn't wearing Syracuse Orange didn't matter one bit. Kevin Love had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Johnson added four points and three assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 99-88 on Friday night.
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BDL's 2010-11 Season Previews: Chicago Bulls (Yahoo! Sports)
Last year's record? 41-41, lost in the first round. Significant departures? Kirk Hinrich, Brad Miller, Hakim...
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Rockets beat Nets 91-81, Yao plays 19 minutes (AP)
Yao Ming played only 19 minutes while easing back from foot surgery but delighted his home fans by helping the Houston Rockets beat the New Jersey Nets 91-81 in an NBA preseason game on Wednesday. Yao was naturally the star for the noisy, sellout crowd of 17,000 at Wukesong Arena -- the Beijing Olympics basketball venue-- even though he finished with only nine points and four rebounds.
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Spurs down Clips in pre-season game in Mexico (The Canadian Press)
Posted on | Monday, October 18, 2010 | No Comments
MEXICO CITY - Gary Neal hit a three-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to complete the San Antonio Spurs' comeback from an 18-point deficit in a 100-99 pre-season victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.
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Bulls investigating Boozer's injury (Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Bulls just signed Carlos Boozer for $80 million over five seasons to be one of their poster boys and...
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Raptors handle Suns 129-78 (AP)
Forward Linas Kleiza led all scorers with 20 points and the Toronto Raptors handled the Phoenix Suns 129-78 in an exhibition game on Wednesday night. Kleiza added five rebounds and two steals. DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points, while Joey Dorsey added 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. It was the first game of the exhibition for the Raptors, who wrapped up their six-day training camp in Vancouver...
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Kings C Dalembert out 4-6 weeks with groin strain (The Canadian Press)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Kings centre Samuel Dalembert could be out for six weeks with a strained left groin muscle, likely forcing him to miss his first regular-season game in five years.
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Martin scores 21 to lead Rockets past Spurs (AP)
Jordan Hill wants to make an impression every minute he's on the floor for the Houston Rockets. Backing up Yao Ming on Thursday night, Hill scored 16 points to help the Rockets beat San Antonio 90-87 in the Spurs' preseason opener. Hill played almost 26 minutes in place of Brad Miller, who sat out with a sprained ankle.
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Johnson leads Hawks past Hornets (AP)
Joe Johnson scored 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the New Orleans Hornets 84-74 on Saturday night to give Larry Drew his first preseason coaching victory. "It feels good to get a win and get Larry his first win as head coach," Johnson said. "I know he's happy about it even though it's preseason." Marvin Williams added 15 points, including 10 in the final 3 minutes...
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Friday's National Basketball Association Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer
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