February 18th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson won the slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend; however, if he continues his high level of play, he may be making appearances at the All-Star Game. Robinson scored 32 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in overtime 112-107 [...]
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Spurs Get Dose Of Krypto-Nate, Knicks Win In OT 112-107
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Six Pacers Hit Double-Digits, Beat 76ers 100-91
Certainly Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger is glad that his team is able and willing to take a load off his scoring duties; in Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Granger was able to get some assistance from his teammates as six Pacers scored in double-digits. The end result was Indiana defeating Philadelphia 100-91 at [...]
Cassell: From Penthouse To Outhouse
Probably the unlikeliest of trade partners apparently got some business done on Monday night as according to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, Boston Celtics point guard Sam Cassell and cash will be sent to the Sacramento Kings for a future second-round pick; assuming any major changes do not happen, the transaction should be finalized some time on [...]
Thunder Rumblings
Even though they have no chance to reach the NBA playoffs, that doesn’t mean that the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t potential players as the NBA trading deadline draws near as according to The Oklahoman, the latest trade rumor has Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox going to the New Orleans Hornets; also bandied about is the [...]
McDyess To Start For Pistons’ Home Stretch
It really has not been talked about much – either here at Slam Dunk Central or the mainstream media – but the Detroit Pistons are making a personnel change that does not involve a transaction, according to the Detroit News. Specifically, coach Michael Curry is making a switch at power forward as he is – [...]
Nets Notes
A few items of interest involving the New Jersey Nets, courtesy of the New York Daily News: Poor Sean Williams. He wants to be considered misunderstood, yet he cannot seem to stay out of trouble. Williams was arrested on Sunday at Boston College for a charge of violating a restraining order against him; he was [...]
Rookie Rose Wins NBA Skills Competition
Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Derrick Rose won the NBA Skills Competition at the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. The #1 selection in the 2008 NBA Draft defeated New Jersey Nets point guard Devin Harris in the final round to clinch the win. Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Mo Williams, as well as San Antonio Spurs guard Tony [...]
Durant Explodes for 46, Sophs Beat Rookies 122-116
After Friday night’s game between the NBA Sophomores taking on the Rookies, it is becoming abundantly clear why Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant may be making more appearances at future all-Star games – and not as a paying customer. Durant exploited the Rookies’ relative inexperience as he rocked US Airways Arena with 46 points, [...]
