Archive for February 8th, 2008
Friday, February 8th, 2008
Kobe & Gasol Look Pretty Healthy As Lakers Hold Off Magic 117-113
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For two guys who were supposed to be hurt they really played pretty well. Kobe Bryant who had a dislocated pinkie on his right hand, and center Pau Gasol who was having back problems on Thursday led the charge as the Los Angeles Lakers Friday night, won a rollercoaster of a game 117-113 over the [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Roy To Miss Two Games Due To Death In Family
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The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Brandon Roy for the next two games due to a death in his family. Roy did not travel with the Trail Blazers to Detroit and will miss Friday’s game against the Pistons. The team has also stated that because of the timing of the memorial service, he will [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Viktor Khryapa What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been
The “Chicago Tribune” spoke with former Chicago Bulls small forward Viktor Khryapa who was waived by the team and bought out of his contract earlier this week. Khyrapa had asked Bulls General Manager John Paxson if the team could work out a settlement, because he was not getting any playing time. The 25 year old [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Cassell Receives One Game Suspension
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Well anyone who watched the game Wednesday night between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Boston Celtics knew this was coming. The NBA announced Friday that the league has suspended Clippers point guard Sam Cassell for one game for a Flagrant Foul Penalty Two, for whacking Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo in the nose in [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Kerr Looking For Defender To Fill Slot Number Thirteen
The “Arizona Republic” Friday reported that Phoenix Suns General Manager Steve Kerr is looking for a defensive player to fill the club’s thirteenth slot. Since the last NBA Collective Bargaining agreement each NBA roster must carry at least 13 players. An Association team can carry up to fifteen players, but some teams do not use [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Reports Say Gasol & Kobe Should Play Friday In Orlando
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The “Los Angeles Times” reported Friday that both center Pau Gasol, and guard Kobe Bryant should be in the starting lineup for the Lakers Friday night as they travel to Orlando to take on the Magic. Gasol has been suffering again from his lower back pain which kept him out of a game just before [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
T-Wolves Owner Disappointed Garnett Will Not Play In Minnesota Friday
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The “St. Paul Pioneer Press” Friday reported that Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor is feeling disappointed for the fans of the “Twin Cities” that Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett will not be in action Friday night when the Celtics play against the T-Wolves,?as he is?out with a strained abdominal muscle. Garnett has already missed five [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Zeke Say Marbury Era In New York Is Now Over
The “New York Post” reported Friday that New York Knicks coach and?Head of Basketball Operations?Isiah Thomas told media members on Thursday, that the Stephon Marbury era is over in New York. Thomas told the media that New York would be looking for a new point guard next season. This?has been a nightmare of?a?NBA campaign for [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Jermaine O’Neal Possibly Going To Knicks for Randolph
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The “New York Daily News” reported Friday that Indiana Pacers’ big man Jermaine O’Neal told reporters that the Pacers have been in?contact with many teams about possibly trading their veteran big man before the NBA?trade deadline?February 21. O’Neal told reporters after Indiana defeated New York Wednesday night, that he would welcome a trade to the [...]
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Riley Says It Won’t Take Long To Get Marion On Same Page As Miami
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The South Florida “Sun-Sentinel” said that Miami Heat coach Pat Riley says the priority for his team right now is getting new Miami forward Shawn Marion to play with his teammates in a cohesive way. Marion along with guard Marcus Banks were traded to Phoenix Wednesday for former Heat center Shaquille O’Neal.
?Marion has played his [...]
