The Wolves have suspended Al Jefferson for two games following his recent arrest on suspicion of DWI. Maybe with Big Al out Kurt Rambis will give Kevin Love a full set of minutes, but we’re not holding our breath. Darko Milicic also stands to benefit and could get as much run as he can handle, [...]
Vince Carter distorted space and time on Monday, scoring a season-high 48 points on a variety of vintage moves, connecting on 19-of-27 FGs, 6-of-10 three-pointers, and 4-of-4 FTs. VC has scored 20+ points in three consecutive games and is obviously over the shoulder injury that hampered him throughout January. He was posting up, hitting 3-pointers [...]
The Nuggets decided to postpone a press release on what had previously been reported as an announcement of J.R. Smith being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, and while a suspension is still very possible, it is not a certainty at this point. Smith’s behavior has grown tiresome, and something he did on the [...]
1. Lakers (30-9): It’s amazing how the Los Angeles Lakers start to lose a few games when they have to play on the road. 2. Cavaliers (30-11): The Cavs should look to make a move before the trade deadline. 3. Spurs (21-12): Really starting to play better, watch out! 4. Celtics (27-11): Really hurt by [...]
Gilbert Arenas was charged Thursday with a single count of carrying a pistol without a license, a felony that carries a five-year sentence, but he has reportedly reached a plea agreement that should keep him out of jail, according to sources close to the case. If Arenas is able to avoid jail time, it would [...]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest suffered a concussion and injured his left elbow after falling at his Home on Friday night. Artest apparently tripped over a box and fell down a flight of stairs and did not travel with the team to Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Artest was treated at UCLA Medical Center, undergoing [...]
Mo Williams scored 28 points to go along with six rebounds, seven assists and three 3-pointers, and LeBron James added 26 points and nine assists as the Cavaliers easily beat the Lakers in L.A. on Christmas Day. Kobe Bryant paced the Los Angeles Lakers with 35 points and a near triple-double, but took 32 shots [...]
1. Celtics (16-4): They have done nothing to lose the top spot. 2. Lakers (15-3): Playing great, right there with the Celtics. 3. Suns (15-5): Really coming on now. 4. Nuggets (15-5): Is Melo the MVP? 5. Magic (16-4): Very good team and will improve. 6. Cavaliers (15-5): Can Shaq hold on for the entire [...]
Courtney Lee moved into the starting lineup and hit 11-of-16 shots to score a career-high 27 points as the Nets broke an 18-game losing streak, logging their first win of the season by beating the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday. Lee added four boards, three steals and three 3-pointers in the win and appears to finally [...]
1. Celtics (8-3): Nobody has stepped up to knock them off the top yet. 2. Lakers (8-3): Came back down to earth a bit. 3. Suns (10-2): Playing better than expected. 4. Nuggets (8-3): Really dangerous team, both regular and post season. 5. Hawks (9-2): Young and playing good basketball. 6. Magic (8-3): The Magic [...]