NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Yao and Tracy McGrady give the host Houston Rockets two starters in the Feb. 19 game.... Link

Read More: Dwyane Wade , Houston Rockets , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 12:40 PM

Deadspin

The Cleveland Plain-Dealer has an entertaining story today about athletes using fake names on the road. They have a fun anecodte about Drew Gooden, but the real fun comes with the sidebar, which lists the fake names some players have used. Some highlights: • Shaquille O'Neal: Vladamire Mandingo •... Link

Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Drew Gooden , Houston Rockets , Ricky Davis , Shaquille O'Neal , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 04:23 PM

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

Recently some FreeDarko readers have pointed out that we haven’t devoted many words lately to actually covering this NBA season. While it may be true that our last 37 posts have focused on profiling individual players (“profiles in courage” according to Shoals), I hardly think we can be blamed... Link

Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Atlanta Hawks , Bob Sura , Darko Milicic , Denver Nuggets , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kobe Bryant , Los Angeles Lakers , Manu Ginobili , Miami Heat , New Orleans Hornets , Phoenix Suns , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz

Posted at 02:40 PM

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 -- With one All-Star already back in Houston, Tracy McGrady sent the rest of his teammates home on a high note.... Link

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Posted at 07:56 AM

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Tracy McGrady matched his season high with 35 points and added seven rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 100-86 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. McGrady's driving dunk early in the fourth quarter made it 72-57. Sebastian Telfair's steal and layup pulled the Blazers... Link

Read More: Houston Rockets , Portland Trailblazers , Sebastian Telfair , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 11:05 PM

Blog a Bull

First off, thanks to Mike for handling the game threads over the weekend. Bet you didn't even notice, I'll be damned if we're not seamlessly integrated over here at Blogabull. Dallas is likely the 3rd best team in the NBA, albeit a tier below San Antonio and Detroit (who... Link

Read More: Andres Nocioni , Ben Gordon , Chicago Bulls , Chris Duhon , Dallas Mavericks , Detroit Pistons , Dirk Nowitzki , Houston Rockets , Josh Howard , Keith Van Horn , Kirk Hinrich , Luol Deng , San Antonio Spurs , Tracy McGrady , Tyson Chandler

Posted at 11:49 PM

By External, ESPN.com - NBA

by ExternalVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.... Link

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Posted at 05:30 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

So the popular pickup in leagues across the country last night was surely Luther Head. I must give credit to the guy in my league who snagged him a few hours before last night’s tip off. Good thinking. Head started, played 43 minutes and poured in 28 points, grabbed... Link

Read More: Al Harrington , Antawn Jamison , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Caron Butler , David Wesley , Derek Anderson , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jared Jeffries , Jarvis Hayes , Jim Jackson , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Leandro Barbosa , Luther Head , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tracy McGrady , Washington Wizards

Posted at 10:53 AM

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Tim Duncan had 19 points and nine rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs held off a late surge by the Houston Rockets in an 86-80 victory Thursday night. Tony Parker scored 17 points for the Spurs, and Robert Horry added 16 - including a key 3-pointer late in the... Link

Read More: Houston Rockets , Manu Ginobili , Robert Horry , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 10:53 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

Every couple of weeks here at FBB, we update our rankings of the elitest of the elite. Basically, we’re treating this like a new mock draft. If your draft was held today, how would it look? This is our best guess. 1. Kevin Garnett, SF, MinSure the free throws... Link

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Posted at 09:38 AM

NBA.com: News and Scores

Israel Gutierrez of THE MIAMI HERALD writes "It might not be the best time to judge the Heat, after back-to-back wins against a Rockets team without Tracy McGrady and the second-year expansion Bobcats. But regardless of the opponents, the team is beginning to show signs of coming together."... Link

Read More: Charlotte Bobcats , Houston Rockets , Miami Heat , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 09:39 AM

Can't Stop The Bleeding

Rockets 99, Nets 91 After watching Tracy McGrady dominate New Jersey to the tune of 20 fourth quarter points --- on some occasions with Nets draped all over him --- there's really only one way Lawrence Frank can solve the problem before NJ visits Houston later in the year.... Link

Read More: Houston Rockets , New Jersey Nets , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 09:20 PM

Three For All

Joining the action with 1:34 left in the first and the score tied at 23. Somehow, this is the only NBA game on tonight. Which is, of course, the only reason I'm watching it. Heck, it was either this or the end of "Superman II." And I know what... Link

Read More: Al Harrington , Alonzo Mourning , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Chris Kaman , Chris Wilcox , Corey Maggette , David Wesley , Derek Anderson , Detroit Pistons , Dwyane Wade , Gary Payton , Houston Rockets , Jeff McInnis , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Juwan Howard , Los Angeles Clippers , Marv Albert , Marvin Williams , Miami Heat , Mike Dunleavy , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Rafer Alston , Reggie Miller , Sam Cassell , Shaquille O'Neal , Stromile Swift , Tracy McGrady , Tyronn Lue , Yao Ming , Zaza Pachulia

Posted at 06:19 PM

By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA

T-Mac doesn't practice because of back injury by Associated PressHOUSTON -- Houston Rockets star Tracy McGrady gingerly shot baskets but didn't practice during his first on-court activity since straining his back on Friday.McGrady is expected to miss three weeks. He walked slowly and winced as he bent at the...... Link

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Posted at 05:19 PM

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Year two of the Tracy McGrady/Yao Ming experiment starts tonight, as the Houston Rockets open the 2005-06 campaign against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center.... Link

Read More: Houston Rockets , Sacramento Kings , Tracy McGrady , Yao Ming

Posted at 03:16 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

Here at FBB headquarters, we do our best to make sure that our readers (hi, Mom!) are as prepared as they could possibly be for their fantasy drafts. And because we did all these rankings, analysis, etc., you’d think that we’d be totally ready for our draft, which happened... Link

Read More: Andre Iguodala , Antawn Jamison , Antoine Walker , Baron Davis , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Eddie Griffin , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Jamaal Magloire , Jason Richardson , Kobe Bryant , Mike Bibby , Nenad Krstic , Orlando Magic , Rashad McCants , Richard Jefferson , Ricky Davis , Sacramento Kings , Samuel Dalembert , San Antonio Spurs , Stephon Marbury , Stromile Swift , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Troy Murphy , Washington Wizards

Posted at 09:27 AM

NBA FAN BLOG

  Boston Celtics What can i say about the Celts? I'm confused by this team year after year. It's nice to see them do well, but sometimes i have to wonder how they do it? Paul Pierce of course is the only consistent scorer Celtics fans have known for... Link

Read More: Al Jefferson , Allan Houston , Allen Iverson , Alonzo Mourning , Andre Iguodala , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Dallas Mavericks , Delonte West , Detroit Pistons , Donyell Marshall , Gary Payton , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Jamal Crawford , Jason Collins , Jason Kidd , Jeff McInnis , Kyle Korver , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Paul Pierce , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson , Rafael Araujo , Rafer Alston , Richard Jefferson , Ricky Davis , Robert Traylor , Samuel Dalembert , Shaquille O'Neal , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Stephon Marbury , Tim Thomas , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Vince Carter

Posted at 10:22 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

Ah, the shooting guard. Perhaps the deepest of all the positions. But that doesn’t mean you can wait ‘till the end of the draft to take one. If you’ve done your research, and if you can afford to do so, grabbing an elite SG early in the draft can... Link

Read More: Andre Iguodala , Baron Davis , Ben Gordon , Bonzi Wells , Eddie Jones , Houston Rockets , Jamal Crawford , Jason Richardson , Joe Johnson , Kobe Bryant , Larry Hughes , Manu Ginobili , Michael Redd , Morris Peterson , Paul Pierce , Ray Allen , Richard Hamilton , Ricky Davis , San Antonio Spurs , Stephen Jackson , Tracy McGrady , Vince Carter

Posted at 10:15 AM

YAYbasketball!

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

Read More: Doug Christie , Dwight Howard , Grant Hill , Houston Rockets , Jameer Nelson , Kelvin Cato , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Orlando Magic , Shaquille O'Neal , Steve Francis , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 09:29 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one, two and three, just scroll down) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team L: Jason Richardson (Lamar Odom, Gilbert Arenas, Brad Miller)Team K: Larry Hughes (Pau Gasol, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce)Team J: Zydraunas Ilgauskas (Chauncey Billups, Dwayne Wade, Vince Carter)Team I: Rashard Lewis (Joe... Link

Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andre Iguodala , Andre Miller , Andrei Kirilenko , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Emeka Okafor , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Joe Johnson , Kevin Garnett , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Larry Hughes , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Marcus Camby , Michael Redd , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Rashard Lewis , Ray Allen , Richard Jefferson , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming , Zydrunas Ilgauskas

Posted at 09:43 AM

NBA FAN BLOG

  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

Read More: Alonzo Mourning , Antawn Jamison , Antoine Walker , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Brendan Haywood , Brevin Knight , Caron Butler , Charlotte Bobcats , Chucky Atkins , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Eddy Curry , Emeka Okafor , Etan Thomas , Gary Payton , Gilbert Arenas , Grant Hill , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jameer Nelson , James Posey , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Kelvin Cato , Kwame Brown , Larry Hughes , LeBron James , Los Angeles Lakers , Marvin Williams , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Orlando Magic , Primoz Brezec , Raymond Felton , Reggie Miller , Sean May , Shaquille O'Neal , Steve Francis , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Udonis Haslem , Washington Wizards

Posted at 05:00 PM

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one and two, check the previous post) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Ray Allen (Kevin Garnett, Peja Stojakovic)Team B: Ron Artest (Lebron James, Shaquille O’Neal)Team C: Baron Davis (Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming)Team D: Chris Bosh (Shawn Marion, Stephon Marbury)Team E: Ben Wallace... Link

Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Joe Johnson , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Theo Ratliff , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming

Posted at 09:06 AM

Fantasy Basketblog

Is it ever really too early to do a mock draft? Absolutely not. Especially with training camp starting next week, and the season only about a month away. So what we’re going to do is spend this week going through a mini-mock draft. Today we’ll do rounds one and... Link

Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Brad Miller , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming

Posted at 10:16 AM

NBA.com: News and Scores

It's down to four: Josh Smith, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant. Cast your vote today for which photos should advance to the championship round of the Inside Stuff 2005 Rewind Challenge. And don't forget to enter your name for a chance to win a trip for two... Link

Read More: Houston Rockets , Josh Smith , Kobe Bryant , Tracy McGrady , Vince Carter

Posted at 09:22 AM

CelticsBlog.com

Now that the euphoria of drafting Gerald Green is finally starting to melt away, there's one thing I want to make crystal clear. We must have patience with this kid. We were spoiled terribly by Al Jefferson last year, and even he didn't get major minutes. Plus, Al is... Link

Read More: Al Jefferson , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Rashard Lewis , Tracy McGrady

Posted at 05:08 PM