Knicks’ Gallinari get cortisone shot, needs more rest
Posted Nov 14 2008 1:11PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Knicks rookie Danilo Gallinari received another cortisone shot for his ailing back and will have an “extended period of rest” while seeking additional opinions on treatment.
Gallinari met with two specialists Thursday and received the shot. He will get more opinions […]
Thunder’s Durant in starting lineup vs Knicks
Posted Nov 14 2008 8:12PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant was in the starting lineup for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night against the New York Knicks.
The Rookie of the Year missed the Thunder’s loss to Orlando on Wednesday night because of a sore left ankle, but […]
Posted Nov 14 2008 8:13PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Donnie Walsh is against buyouts and Stephon Marbury is opposed to taking one.
So even though the two met Thursday, neither gave an indication that anything happened to speed up Marbury’s long goodbye from the New York Knicks.
The New York Post reported Friday that Walsh, the team […]
Nuggets’ Hunter has knee surgery
Posted Nov 14 2008 9:45PM
DENVER — Denver Nuggets center Steven Hunter was expected to be sidelined at least 12 weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday.
Hunter had the surgery at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail.
Hunter has had a chronic knee problem that was aggravated in training camp.
The Nuggets […]
Analysis: Road trip shows Hawks still learning how to fly
By Rob Peterson, NBA.com
Posted Nov 15 2008 12:47AM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Like a championship banner, the specter of the Boston Celtics hangs over everything the Atlanta Hawks do these days.
It was the Celtics who dumped Atlanta in a hotly contested first round seven-game series […]
Analysis: After loss to Magic, Mavs searching for answers
By Art Garcia, NBA.com
Posted Nov 15 2008 12:37AM
DALLAS — He repeated it over and over before the game. No matter the question. No matter the angle the reporter tried to take.
Is it time to hit the panic button? Is it a matter of effort? Are […]
Analysis: Kwame returns to L.A. bigger and better
By Dave McMenamin, NBA.com
Posted Nov 15 2008 5:42AM
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers perfect season was snapped Friday at STAPLES Center by the Pistons in a game that felt like a Jeff Foxworthy You Might Be a Redneck If… comedy routine for L.A. fans.
“If Kwame Brown is outplaying […]
No surprise: Fil-Am Ross chosen no.1 in PBL draft
10/01/2008 | 07:19 PM
MANILA, Philippines – Pharex Medics made US-raised Filipino Chris Ross as the No. 1 pick in the Philippine Basketball League Rookie Draft Tuesday night at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City.
After the six-foot-one Ross, Allan Mangahas was chosen second […]
Express blitz Painters in gripping finish
Sunday, November 9, 2008
11/09/2008 | 12:21 AM
MANILA, Philippines - What depleted lineup?
Harbour Centre’s quest for a sixth straight championship went into full gear after the Batang Pier dismantled the Pharex Generix 83-66 on the opening day of the Philippine Basketball League PG Flex Linoleum Cup Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The Batang […]