The top four is set, but the battle for the final four spots in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs is as tight and bunched-up as Magic Johnson’s boxers. Milwaukee, Washington, and Indiana all have identical 39-40 records, with Chicago one game behind them at 35-41. The Sixers are the... Link
Well I’m glad the NBA (David Stern) came to its senses and invited Gilbert Arenas to play in Houston this weekend after all. Too bad Gil had to go and finish the first half of the season with a 4-for-22 effort and 6 turnovers at Dallas. Ouch.So we have... Link
Three Situations to Pay Attention To (Because Five Just Makes This Column Too Damn Long) Denver Earl Watson was one of my favorite guys to write about when doing this column last year. The Memphis rotation prevented him from having consistent fantasy value, but whenever Jason Williams was out,... Link
Chicago Kirk Hinrich’s a tough dude. After leaving the season opener with an ankle injury and being questionable the next night, he came out and went for 26 points on 8-of-13 shooting with 3 3s. After being knocked out with a concussion against Dallas, he did miss a game,... Link
There's a new Carnival of the NBA up. It's a collection of links to the best of the NBA blogs. Insert your own joke here. Starting lineups: SA (13-3, 6-2 away) PG The French Layup Machine SG Michael Finley SF Bruce Bowen PF Tim Duncan C Rasho Nesterovic ORL... Link
Before the game, Doc Rivers spoke glowingly of Orlando forward Dwight Howard. A few hours later, Howard made the Celtics coach's words come true. Jameer Nelson scored nine of his 16 points in the final 9:52 and Howard blocked Mark Blount's potential game-tying shot with 12 seconds left Monday... Link
1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 91. Jamaal Tinsley – The ultimate tease; few can match his 3s/steals/assists combo, but he plain cannot shoot or stay healthy. 92. Eddie Jones – Certainly on the downside of his career, but can handle lots of minutes and hit... Link
If there's one thing the 04-05 offseason taught us, it was "trade one superstar for multiple okay/decent players." While many will point to the Lakers' success with the Shaq trade, we're more likely to point to central Florida, where a perfectly happy Tracy McGrady was moved out of town... Link
Miami Heat What can anyone say about a team with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwayne Wade? Of course the Heat will be the favorites to go to the NBA finals. As great as the Heat were last season, look at what they have done in the off season. They... Link
Told the Magic were courting another point guard in free agency, Jameer Nelson said, "I don't want to sound cocky. . . . But it will be hell for whoever they bring in. "I'm holding down my spot." The Magic's...... Link
Ah, the frustrations of fantasy basketball. Two players who I ve been begging to get more playing time finally get put into situations where they are going to see that time and I miss out on both of them. Bah. Lots and lots of post-deadline PG situations to look... Link
It s time for the second installment of PPPM. First, let s take a look at last week s players and how the past 7 days treated them. Mike James: It was a very telling week for James. Despite the absence of Michael Redd in all three games, James... Link
TRADE TO ANNOUNCE: The Magic were without the services of Micheal Bradley and Cuttino Mobley, who were traded before the game to the Sacramento Kings for Doug Christie. Steve Francis wore one of Cat's armbands in either remembrance or protest, that issue hasn't been cleared up yet. While we're... Link
By Brian Schmitz . Sentinel Staff Writer Posted November 15, 2004 The Philadelphia 76ers can thank Magic point guard Jameer Nelson -- and several other members of the Magic -- for boosting attendance on Sunday.... Link
