Archive for February 14th, 2008
Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Shaq’s Suns Debut Sidelined Until After All-Star Break
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The “Arizona Republic” Thursday reported that Phoenix Suns fans will have to wait until February 20, to get a look at their new center Shaquille O’Neal in a Suns uniform. O’Neal told the paper he would not make his Phoenix debut on Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran center said his hip feels [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Kobe May Miss All-Star Game With Painful Pinkie
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If it was up to Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson his All-Star guard Kobe Bryant would not be playing down in the Big Easy on?Sunday according to the Associated Press. But Kobe has not ruled out playing in the game this Sunday despite a?dislocated pinkie on his right hand which is not getting any [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Ainge Says Green Team May Not Be Done Yet
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The “Boston Herald“?NBA Beat reporter Steve Bulpett wrote Thursday that although Boston Celtics Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge like the makeup of his current roster, he would not be adverse to making a move before the NBA trade deadline, February 21. Ainge, who is almost a lock for NBA Executive Of The Year, transformed [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Dumars: What Me Worry?
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The Booth Newspapers Website “MLive.com” Thursday reported that Detroit Pistons Head of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars does not feel pressured to make a trade just because other teams have improved themselves recently. The Pistons sit atop the NBA Central Division with a record of 39-13, they are ahead of second place Cleveland by 10 games. [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Smith Says He’s A Stan Man, And A Stan Fan
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The Orlando Sentinel Thursday reported that Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith had no problem with coach Stan Van Gundy’s public undressing of Magic center Dwight Howard Monday night. Van Gundy said Monday after the Magic lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers that his All-Star center was unfocused on the court, and was too worried about [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Randolph Says A Change Has Got To Come
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The New York Daily News reported Thursday morning that Zach Randolph decided to speak his mind after the loss Wednesday night to the Boston Celtics. Randolph, says the team needs to be shaken up by a trade, because the present bunch are just not getting it done. The Knicks acquired Randolph the night of the [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Jaric Wants To Be Traded, But Does Not Let It Effect His Play
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The “St. Paul Pioneer Press” reported Thursday that Minnesota TimberWolves point guard Marko Jaric, wants to be traded in the worst way possible. Jaric according to report said that he is not happy with his role or lack of minutes, that T-Wolves coach Randy Witman allocates to him. He said his fondest wish would be [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Rumors Abound Through New York On Knicks
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Tuesday Slam Dunk Central?reported a story that we had acquired from New York’s “NewsDay” which we entitled Zeke Says No Trades Likely Before NBA Deadline. One of the things that?I truly admire about sports reporters from NYC, they don’t take anything at face value. Now both “NewsDay” and the “New York Daily News” are reporting [...]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
Pierce & Allen Lead Celtics To Fifth Straight Win Knock Off Knicks 111-103
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Paul Pierce scored 24 points, Ray Allen celebrated being named to the NBA All-Star team with an additional 21 points, and the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 111-103 Wednesday night. It was Boston’s fifth straight win, even more impressive was the fact that they have done it without the services of Kevin Garnett, [...]
