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The Nets and Heat tip off tonight in Miami, and it’s fun to play the game of “Who’s it less painful to root for: Pat Riley or Vince Carter?” Tough call, really; we tend to veer toward cutting Vince Carter some slack, if just because the guy clearly knows... Link
Read More: Gary Payton , Jason Kidd , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets , Vince Carter
Posted at 10:43 AM
The charter flight landed in the wee hours Friday morning and Miami Heat players scattered for a well-deserved day off, finally knowing their spot in the next round was secure. Another opportunity to relax probably won't be coming for a while. "It gets tougher from here," forward Antoine Walker... Link
Read More: Antoine Walker , Chicago Bulls , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 12:14 PM
In the INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Mike Wells writes that "moments like this are why stars spend countless hours after practice in the gym, working on new moves and improving old ones. This is what it's all about," said Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird, who thrived in pressure situations throughout his... Link
Read More: Boston Celtics , Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 09:34 AM
In the INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Mike Wells writes that "five months ago, who would have thought that the Indiana Pacers would be battling to avoid the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs?" The Pacers figured they'd be pushing the "Pistons for the Central Division title and priming... Link
Read More: Detroit Pistons , Indiana Pacers , Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 09:17 AM
By Brian Robinson, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold
window.document.getElementById('post-563').parentNode.className += ' adhesive_post'; CHRIS WILCOX NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK SEATTLE – The NBA announced today that Sonics forward Chris Wilcox has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9. Wilcox averaged 23.0 points and 15.3... Link
Read More: Chris Wilcox , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwight Howard , Jamal Crawford , Jason Kidd , LeBron James , Los Angeles Clippers , Mike Bibby , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Portland Trailblazers , Ray Allen , Sacramento Kings , Seattle Sonics
Posted at 02:44 PM
Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!
There was considerable talk around the time of the Earl Watson trade that this move was going to spur Luke Ridnour to greater heights; that the reason he wasn’t playing to the level people expected this season was because he lacked adequate motivation, unlike the past two seasons when... Link
Read More: Antonio Daniels , Earl Watson , Jason Kidd , Los Angeles Lakers , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 02:44 PM
Dave D'Alessandro of the NEWARK STAR-LEDGER writes, "If anyone objected to Jason Kidd joining the garbage time brigade so that he could grab a single rebound and record his 74th triple-double, the guys who know him offer some advice: 'He was going for NBA history,' said Richard Jefferson, whose... Link
Read More: Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , Richard Jefferson
Posted at 05:55 PM
THE PLAIN DEALER in Cleveland reports, "Zydrunas Ilgauskas left Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after spraining his left ankle early in the first quarter. Ilgauskas did not return and he did not play Wednesday night against the Knicks. Ilgauskas is not sure if he will return Saturday against... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Philadelphia 76ers , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 09:56 AM
Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed Cleveland's game at New York on Wednesday night with a sprained left ankle, but the Cavaliers hope to have him back Saturday at New Jersey. Ilgauskas was hurt in the first quarter of Cleveland's victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night, and the Cavaliers decided to sit... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Philadelphia 76ers , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 07:16 PM
John Eligon of THE NEW YORK TIMES writes, "The Nets are doing things right, and doing them with style. Their game-breaking run in the second quarter similar to the one that knocked out the Phoenix Suns two nights earlier included plenty of highlight-reel footage."... Link
Read More: New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns
Posted at 09:34 AM
I almost died laughing when I saw the headline of Tim Thomas getting waived. But, when I saw Bo Outlaw and Jim Jackson receive the same treatment the laugh got caught up in a semi-WHAT! Granted Bo isn't the prototype anything but (as a personal friend) I admire his... Link
Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Jason Kidd , Jim Jackson , New Jersey Nets , Sacramento Kings , Tim Thomas
Posted at 08:30 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk of THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS writes, "Lawrence Frank already holds the record for best start by a head coach in any of the four major professional sports. Now he can add another distinction to his resume. With a victory tonight over the Sacramento Kings, Frank can... Link
Read More: New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Sacramento Kings
Posted at 01:09 PM
By pedersen, The Basketball Weblog
According to ESPN.com the New Jersey Nets have agreed to send Marc Jackson and forward Linton Johnson to the New Orleans Hornets in for Bostjan Nachbar. The Nets' motive for the deal was to get under the tax level to sign Tim Thomas if and when the Bulls buy... Link
Read More: Chicago Bulls , Marc Jackson , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , Tim Thomas
Posted at 03:11 PM
Fred Kerber of THE NEW YORK POST writes, "Don't expect help for the Nets by tomorrow's trade deadline. But don't think that's a bad thing; at least, that's what Jason Kidd says."... Link
Read More: Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks
Posted at 03:47 PM
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
Read More: Al Harrington , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Charlotte Bobcats , Chicago Bulls , Chris Paul , Chris Wilcox , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Danny Fortson , Darko Milicic , David Stern , Delonte West , Denver Nuggets , Deron Williams , Detroit Pistons , Dwight Howard , Earl Watson , Emeka Okafor , Gilbert Arenas , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Tinsley , Jamal Crawford , Jameer Nelson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Kenyon Martin , Larry Hughes , LeBron James , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Marcus Camby , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nazr Mohammed , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Paul Pierce , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rumors , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Sebastian Telfair , Shaun Livingston , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:54 AM
David Waldstein of the NEWARK-STAR LEDGER writes, "With the NBA trade deadline just a week away, the Knicks have some potential deals in the works, including one for former Nets forward Kenyon Martin and another for guard Steve Francis, which was said to be fading quickly yesterday."... Link
Read More: Kenyon Martin , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Rumors , Steve Francis
Posted at 11:17 PM
The Nets' Clifford Robinson, right, ties up the Knicks' Jalen Rose, who is being double-teamed by Vince Carter in the first quarter.... Link
Read More: Jalen Rose , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , San Antonio Spurs , Vince Carter
Posted at 12:40 PM
The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com
Brothers and sisters, thank you for joining us here at the Fundamentalist Church. Following the service we’ll have a luncheon in the courtyard featuring Ms. Pittman’s delicious string bean casserole, but before our final hymn, I have some very important words for you.I’ve long hoped never to deliver this... Link
Read More: David Stern , New Jersey Nets , Quentin Richardson
Posted at 08:53 AM
By Henry Abbott, True Hoop
A while ago, Eric told us Dajuan Wagner would be making a comeback with a fat contract from the Indiana Pacers negotiated, Eric says, by William Wesley. Eric also said that Wagner was in New Jersey recuperating from an operation...... Link
Read More: Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 12:40 PM
By Kenneth Watkins, Most Valuable Network - The Cavalier Act
Lebron James scored his seventh career triple double of his career with 26 points -22 which came in the second half -and add 11 rebounds and 10 assists to go with his all around game. The triple doubles are great but tonight was about Lebron knowing what to do... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , LeBron James , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 10:19 AM
ESPN/HBO/NBC/Basement Somewhere In New Jersey's Jim Gray has come up for air enough to report that Ron Artest has accepted the trade to the Sacramento Kings. We wish the city of Sacramento all kinds of luck; have fun, you crazy kids. There has to be some sort of Schwarzenegger... Link
Read More: Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings
Posted at 01:34 PM
"For the first time in nearly two months and just in time to help out against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, Mickael Pietrus donned his Warriors uniform and participated in an actual NBA game Saturday night," writes Ron Kroichick of the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. "Pietrus had not played since... Link
Read More: Golden State Warriors , Kobe Bryant , Los Angeles Lakers , Mickael Pietrus , New Jersey Nets
Posted at 12:22 PM
Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets is having an All-Star season. It is time he played in the All-Star game.... Link
Read More: New Jersey Nets , Richard Jefferson
Posted at 09:14 AM
Vince Carter ties a career high with 51 points, 37 in the second half, as New Jersey extends its season-high winning streak to five games with a 95-88 victory over Miami.... Link
Read More: Miami Heat , New Jersey Nets , Vince Carter
Posted at 09:18 PM
By Henry Abbott, True Hoop
Harvey Araton makes a great point in the password-protected portion of today's New York Times. The Clippers' success this season is a major pain in the butt for Rod Thorn, the president of the New Jersey Nets. That's because he...... Link
Read More: Los Angeles Clippers , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks
Posted at 09:05 AM
