Andrea Bargnani went off for a season-high 34 points vs. the Pacers on Tuesday, making 14-of-21 FGs, including 4-of-6 from downtown. To say Roy Hibbert struggled to defend the quicker Bargnani would be a massive understatement, though at 7’0″ it’s not easy to slow him down when his jumpshot is clicking. He was averaging just [...]
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 [...]
Kings SG Kevin Martin (wrist) has been cleared to play by the doctor that performed his Nov. 9 surgery. Martin will practice the next couple days to see if he’s ready to go by Friday’s game at Philadelphia. Martin has been working out for the last three weeks, so getting back into shape shouldn’t be [...]
Flip Saunders met with the grand jury regarding the Gilbert Arenas gun situation and has also banned gambling from the team plane. Flip met with them on Thursday, while several Wizards’ players were scheduled to meet with them on Friday. The New Jersey Nets have also banned gambling on the plane and our guess is [...]
A grand jury could soon decide whether the gun case involving Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton merits weapons and assault charges. Arenas met with police on Monday and released his official statement: “I took the unloaded guns out in a misguided effort to play a joke on a teammate,” said Arenas. “I never threatened or [...]
Fox Sports’ Stephen A. Smith is reporting that the Sixers appear to be on the verge of signing Allen Iverson, possibly as early as in the upcoming week. With rookie Jrue Holiday set to fill in for Lou Williams over the next two months, the Sixers could use the help. In addition, the number of [...]
Warriors coach Don Nelson flatly denied a report that he would be stepping down as the Golden State Warriors head coach or that the club is shopping guard Monta Ellis. The Warriors have quickly become one of the worst teams in the league and are even comical at times. Even if Nelson doesn’t step down [...]
2008-09 NBA Team Preview – New Jersey Nets 2008 Record: 34-48 Division Finish: 4th – Atlantic 2008 Playoffs: Missed the playoffs. Head Coach: Lawrence Frank Season: Going into sixth season Record At New Jersey: 191-177 Career Record: Same Offseason Acquisitions: Yi Jianlian, F, 8.6 ppg., 5.2, rpg. – Traded from Milwaukee Bucks Bobby Simmons, F, [...]
2008-09 NBA Team Preview – Atlanta Hawks 2008 Record: 37-45 Division Finish: 3rd – Southeast 2008 Playoffs: Lost, 4-3, to Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference First Round Head Coach: Mike Woodson Season: Going into fifth season Record At Atlanta: 106-222 Career Record: Same Offseason Acquisitions: Ronald “Flip” Murray, G, 11.0 ppg., 3.5 apg – [...]
2008-09 NBA Team Preview – Philadelphia 76ers 2008 Record: 40-42 Division Finish: 2nd – Atlantic 2008 Playoffs: Lost, 4-1, to Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference First Round Head Coach: Maurice Cheeks Season: Going into fourth season Record At Philadelphia: 113-133 Career Record: 275-272 Offseason Acquisitions: Elton Brand, F, 17.6 ppg, 8.0 – Signed from [...]