Archive for December, 2011

Westbrook, Durant Experience Heated Exchange In Memphis?

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook went 0 for 13 shooting in last night’s 98-95 win at Memphis. Yet, that wasn’t the main attention-grabbing headline stemming from Westbrook and the Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinals rematch with the Grizzlies. It was instead Westbrook letting his emotions get the best of him Wednesday night [...]

Former Bucks SG Michael Redd Likely To Sign With Phoenix On Thursday

UPDATE: Redd has signed a one-year deal, worth $1.3 million with the Suns. Former Bucks All-Star shooting guard Michael Redd, who has a scary knee history, worked out for the Suns at US Airways Center on Tuesday, and the Suns are expected to sign the 32-year-old today to address their need for scoring and shooting. The [...]

Cavs Powered By Rookie Pairing Pummel Pistons; 105-89

When watching the Cleveland Cavaliers, you sense an energetic group of young guys that are trying to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball. Against Toronto, the face of their team, No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving, did not look comfortable leading his youthful gang. Clearly, that was last game, as Irving and the [...]

Wade’s Game Winning Shot Lifts Heat Over Charlotte; 96-95

On Christmas Day, LeBron was the story of the show in the opening win at Dallas. Against Boston in the home opener, it was rookie Norris Cole who stole the show in the fourth quarter. Tonight, it was the guy who’s nickname is “Flash”, despite missing the entire third quarter, who made the big shot [...]

Grizzlies PG Mike Conley Sprains Ankle; Will Not Return vs. OKC

During the opening moments of tonight’s game, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley sprained his left ankle, after landing on the foot of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins. Conley exited the game after the injury — he will not return. The Ohio State product scored 11 points and recorded seven assists in the opening [...]

Heat SG Dwyane Wade Misses Third Quarter; Returns From Foot Injury at Charlotte

Miami Heat superstar shooting guard Dwyane Wade sat out the entire third quarter of tonight’s contest in Charlotte with an apparent foot injury. Wade was 2 of 8 for four points in 20 minutes of action in the first half before exiting the game. The Heat outscored the Bobcats 24-10 in the third period, with [...]

Eric Gordon Sits Out Home Opener Tonight vs. Celtics

New Orleans Hornets star shooting guard Eric Gordon was scratched from tonight’s home opener against the Boston Celtics because of a bruised right knee. Gordon bumped the knee in in the third quarter of Monday night’s season-opening win at Phoenix. The Indiana alum hit the game-winning jumper with 4.2 seconds left to lift the Hornets past the Suns, 85-84. [...]

Warriors PG Stephen Curry To Miss Tonight’s Game vs. New York?

The bothersome ankle of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is making headlines once again — yet, it didn’t seem to bother him Monday night in the win over Chicago. X-rays late after the game against the Bulls came back negative on the surgically repaired right ankle of the Warriors phenom, who scored 21 points and [...]