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| Apr 13, 2004 |
NBA rookies put up the numbers
USA Today - USA
Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets and LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers head an NBA rookie class that is the most productive in 10 years. ... |
NBA takes away Sura's triple-double
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
The NBA took away Bob Sura's third straight triple-double Tuesday, ruling he shouldn't get credit for one rebound because he intentionally missed a shot just ... |
| Apr 12, 2004 |
MAGLOIRE, Anthony NBA's top performers
CBC News - Canada
New Orleans Hornets centre Jamaal Magloire and Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony have been named NBA players of the week. ... |
SIXERS to Miss NBA Playoffs
WPVI - Philadelphia,PA,USA
For the first time in six years, the Philadelphia 76ers are heading into the postseason focused on making ... |
| Apr 11, 2004 |
SAMPLING of voters shows Artest favorite for NBA defense award
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
A sampling of voters for the NBA's postseason awards indicates Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest will be named Defensive Player of the Year. ... |
| Apr 9, 2004 |
NBA: Timberwolves Take Over Western Conference Lead
Voice of America - Washington,DC,USA
In the National Basketball Association Thursday, the Minnesota Timberwolves took over the Western Conference lead by beating the Sacramento Kings, 94-86. ... |
| Apr 8, 2004 |
NBA commissioner in favor of age limit
Kansas City Star (subscription) - Kansas City,MO,USA
There is a good chance that either Emeka Okafor or Dwight Howard will be the first player chosen in the NBA's June 24 draft. ... |
| Apr 7, 2004 |
NEW-SCHOOL rookies top NBA jersey sales
ESPN - USA
After being carried by the sales of "old school" looks for the past couple years, the NBA expects to have its greatest merchandising year ever thanks to the ... |
NBA Suspends Grizzlies Guard
WTVF - Nashville,TN,USA
Memphis Grizzlies starting guard Jason Williams was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA for making contact and berating an official during Monday’s ... |
| Apr 6, 2004 |
IS Okafor too small for the NBA?
FOX Sports - USA
Florida Today columnist John Denton wonders if the 6-foot-8ish Okafor will be able to make it in the NBA. Several marquee ... |
DREXLER elected for NBA Hall of Fame
Xinhua - China
Former Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets player Clyde Drexler led a group of six being elected for the NBA Hall of ... |
| Apr 4, 2004 |
NBA notes: Knicks activate Mutombo
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA
The 12-year veteran averaged 5.8 points and 6.7 rebounds in 60 games before his injury. He also ranked 12th in the NBA in blocked shots at 1.90 per game. ... |
| Apr 3, 2004 |
NBA wants to turn Yao Ming admirers into full-fledged fans
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA
The 7-foot-6 All-Star center has drawn thousands of Asian American fans to their first NBA games, but turning Yao-maniacs into full-fledged fans hasn't been ... |
| Apr 2, 2004 |
NBA | Raptors get rid of general manager
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
He played the 1952-53 NBA season for the Philadelphia Warriors and played minor-league baseball in the Philadelphia Athletics' organization. ... |
| Apr 1, 2004 |
NBA: Orlando's McGrady to Miss Rest of Season Due to Knee Injury
Voice of America - Washington,DC,USA
... tendinitis in his left knee. Orlando has the worst record in the NBA with only 19 wins in 75 games this season. At the time of his ... |
| Mar 31, 2004 |
CHARLOTTE NBA team names Raleigh attorney senior VP
Raleigh Triangle Business Journal - Raleigh,NC,USA
... Japan. During his career, Fine has represented the league office of the NBA and numerous minor league baseball and hockey franchises. ... |
STANFORD'S Childress says he will declare for NBA draft
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
Stanford forward Josh Childress will declare himself eligible for the NBA draft but still leave open the option of returning for his senior season. ... |
| Mar 29, 2004 |
ARTEST, Bryant named NBA Players of Week
CNN/SI - USA
... their respective teams to undefeated records last week, Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday earned the NBA ... |
NBA ROUNDUP: Grizzlies make first postseason
Detroit Free Press - Detroit,MI,United States
TORONTO -- The Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot for the first time in the franchise's nine-year history. Pau Gasol had ... |
| Mar 26, 2004 |
STERN hopes to launch NBA in Europe
Xinhua - China
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Xinhuanet) -- NBA Commissioner David Stern'snext plan is to launch the NBA matches in Europe in the future. ... |
REPORT: NBA owners want an age minimum
FOX Sports - USA
It is expected the NBA will make another attempt at preventing teenagers from joining the league as it begins work with the players' union on a new collective ... |
| Mar 22, 2004 |
ROCKETS PG Francis fined $25000 by NBA
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
Houston Rockets point guard Steve Francis was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for cursing during a halftime television interview and for criticizing ... |
CARTER, O'Neal named NBA Players of Week
CNN/SI - USA
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Big performances on Sunday helped Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors and Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers earn NBA Player of the ... |
| Mar 21, 2004 |
OAKLEY joins Rockets to help Yao
EastDay.com - Shanghai,China
... in New York. Oakley is 17th in NBA history in rebounding after collecting 12, 200 with Chicago, New York, Toronto and Washington. |
| Mar 19, 2004 |
ARTEST out of potential NBA Finals preview
CNN/SI - USA
... Ticker) -- The Indiana Pacers will be without forward Ron Artest when they host the Sacramento Kings Friday night in what may be a preview of the NBA Finals. ... |
| Mar 17, 2004 |
WESTERN Carolina junior testing NBA draft
Wilmington Morning Star - Wilmington,NC,USA
Western Carolina guard Kevin Martin, who finished the season ranked second in the nation in scoring, has submitted his name for the NBA draft. ... |
CUBAN fined $10000 by NBA
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $10,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for inappropriate public comments after a loss to the Spurs on March 5. ... |
| Mar 14, 2004 |
TEEN trying to become first Korean in the NBA
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA
... 7-4, 325-pounder -- is at the gym daily, working on his jumper, free throws and rebounding with one goal in mind: to become the first Korean to play in the NBA ... |
| Mar 12, 2004 |
NBA | Arbitrator : Baker can join another team
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
NEW YORK - Vin Baker won his arbitration case against the NBA yesterday, freeing him to sign with the team of his choice - New York or Miami. ... |
| Mar 11, 2004 |
NBA: McGrady Sets Team Record as Magic Trounces Wizards
Voice of America - Washington,DC,USA
... Wizards, 108-99. McGrady is the first player to score at least 60 points in an NBA game since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. In Boston ... |
| Mar 10, 2004 |
COMCAST Signs Accord to Carry NBA TV - (KJHoops says "Finally!")
CNN International - World
(CMCSA) announced a deal to carry the National Basketball Association's network on its cable systems, as well as nightly game highlights of all NBA games on ... |
| Mar 8, 2004 |
WOLVES to host NBA summer league
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA
Teams from the Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and the expansion Charlotte Bobcats will compete at Target ... |
ODOM, Yao named NBA Players of Week
CNN/SI - USA
... He had 30points, 19 rebounds and 11-assists in Saturday's 102-96 win over Sacramento for just the third 30-15-10 game in the NBA since 1989. |
| Mar 7, 2004 |
UPON review , NBA fines Bowen $2000
San Antonio Express - San Antonio,TX,USA
PHOENIX — The NBA has fined Bruce Bowen $2,000 for his role in Friday's incident with Dallas guard Michael Finley. Though the ... |
| Mar 6, 2004 |
HEAT'S Van Gundy, McAdoo Fined by NBA
Miami Herald - Miami,FL,USA
MIAMI - Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy was fined $7,500 by the NBA on Saturday for verbally abusing game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely ... |
| Mar 5, 2004 |
HEAT'S Wade shows NBA rookie talent runs deeper than LeBron
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA
Indeed, Miami's Dwyane Wade, a former Marquette star, is proving the NBA has more than two super rookie talents... |
| Mar 3, 2004 |
PISTONS coach fined by NBA
WTNH - New Haven,CT,USA
New York-AP -- Detroit coach Larry Brown has been fined 75-hundred dollars by the NBA. He was cited for failing to leave the court ... |
NBA: Chris Webber Makes Successful Return as Kings Beat Clippers
Voice of America - USA
... Heat, 89-86. The two teams combined to score only 19 points in the fourth quarter -- an NBA record for futility. Jason Terry hit ... |
| Mar 2, 2004 |
BASKETBALL: Stress forces suspended ref to delay NBA meeting
Channel News Asia - Singapore
NEW YORK : Referee Michael Henderson delayed his meeting here with National Basketball Association (NBA) officials from Tuesday until Friday at the earliest to ... |
| Mar 1, 2004 |
GOT a problem with authority? The NBA does.
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
Well, this is how conflicted people around the NBA are about the officiating at the moment: On Sunday, Rasheed Wallace actually restrained someone else from ... |
| Feb 29, 2004 |
NBA needs to put farm teams in D-League
Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
By JONATHAN FEIGEN. The NBA will demand an age requirement. No more teenagers, even if every now and then one of the teenagers is Kevin Garnett or LeBron James. ... |
| Feb 28, 2004 |
NBA Games Coming To China In 2004
Kings.com - USA
HONG KONG, JUNE 2 -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) will stage preseason games in Beijing and Shanghai in October 2004 as part of the league’s ... |
NBA Approves Realignment for 2004-05 Season
Clippers.com - USA
17 The NBA Board of Governors has approved a realignment plan that will take effect with the start of the 2004-05 season, NBA Commissioner David Stern ... |
STERN upset over protest by NBA refs
MSNBC - USA
David Stern has expressed his disappointment with the NBA officials who staged a visible protest of the suspension of referee Michael Henderson at Friday night ... |
| Feb 27, 2004 |
ALLEN is fined $10000 by NBA
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle,WA,USA
The league fined Allen $10,000 yesterday for saying, among other things, that the officiating was "disgusting" and "that whole crew can kiss my (behind).". ... |
DIMINUTIVE coach, NBA's youngest, walks tall with New Jersey Nets
Canada.com - Canada
... less than imposing. Yet Frank, who set an NBA record by winning his first 13 games, already commands attention. Frank's work ethic ... |
| Feb 25, 2004 |
NBA Owner Giving Away $1M On Reality Show
News4Jax.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA
You don't have to be smart, pretty, gross or even talented to win a $1 million in an upcoming reality show -- the man giving the money away just has to like you ... |
NBA Star Allen Fined for Criticizing Officials
Voice of America - USA
National Basketball Association star Ray Allen will have to part with some of his money after the league fined him for criticizing officials. ... |
| Feb 24, 2004 |
CARDINAL works way to NBA job
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
... small lineup. Dampier leads the NBA in rebounds per 48 minutes (17.3) and offensive rebounds per 48 minutes (6.7). Pacers center ... |
| Feb 23, 2004 |
BRYANT, Wade take weekly NBA honours
TSN.ca - Canada
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Kobe Bryant, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 4-0 record, on Monday was name the Western Conference Player of the Week. ... |
| Feb 22, 2004 |
NEW Coach of NBA's Nets Ties Record for Starting Wins
Voice of America - USA
New Coach of NBA's Nets Ties Record for Starting Wins In the National Basketball Association, New Jersey Nets' coach Lawrence Frank has matched the North ... |
| Feb 21, 2004 |
MAN arrested after allegedly attacking NBA mascot
Miami Herald - Miami,FL,USA
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man arrested after allegedly attacking the Orlando Magic's mascot during an NBA game remained in jail Saturday. ... |
RODMAN Poised for NBA Comeback
Voice of America - USA
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman may have a new opportunity as he continues his comeback. The 42-year-old rebounding and defensive ... |
| Feb 20, 2004 |
CHINA signs NBA coach for men's team
China Daily - Beijing,China
... Lakers. He took Houston to the 1981 NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. Harris aso has strong international experience. ... |
NBA: NBA Raptors lose Carter for up to a month
Channel News Asia - Singapore
Carter scored 22 points in 30 minutes against reigning NBA champion San Antonio but left the game with the injury with 7:46 remaining in the fourth quarter. ... |
| Feb 19, 2004 |
NBA: Frank Celebrates Record 10th Win as Nets Beat Hawks
Voice of America - USA
Lawrence Frank has become the first head coach in National Basketball Association history to win his first 10 games, as the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta ... |
NBA: Celtics Release Troubled Forward Baker
Voice of America - USA
... million on his contract. The NBA player's union says it will file a grievance to stop any contract termination. Baker missed Boston's ... |
| Feb 18, 2004 |
NBA trade talks heat up
TSN.ca - Canada
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Rasheed Wallace, Erick Dampier and even Vin Baker could be the big men at the center of a big deal as the NBA's trading ... |
JAZZ Notes: NBA sources say Jazz want Giricek
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
... scorer. Utah is negotiating a trade to acquire Gordan Giricek, a 6-foot-5 swingman with the Magic, two NBA sources said Tuesday. ... |
| Feb 17, 2004 |
NBA Playoff Race
Newark Star Ledger - Newark,NJ,USA
1. Indiana Pacers: If Jermaine O'Neal stays healthy and Ron Artest stays sane, they'll win 60-plus. 2. Nets: Making up for lost time and past sins. ... |
TRADING deadline looms as NBA season resumes
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
LOS ANGELES - Jason Kidd walked off the interview podium after the NBA All-Star Game and delivered a nifty parting shot that could pass as a prediction: "See ... |
NBA mustn't allow style to supersede substance
Houston Chronicle - Houston,TX,USA
By FRAN BLINEBURY. FOR more than three decades, Jerry West has been the figurative and literal symbol of the NBA. As an All-America ... |
IT'S time to get serious about the NBA
Vero Beach Press-Journal - Vero Beach,FL,USA
By RON HIGGINS. Turn out the sushi bar lights, the NBA all-star game party is over in Los Angeles. Beyonce (have mercy!) has stopped shakin'. ... |
WEBBER suspended for eight games by NBA
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco,CA,USA
Kings forward Chris Webber was suspended for eight games Tuesday: five for violating the NBA's drug policy and three for pleading guilty to lying to a grand ... |
| Feb 16, 2004 |
NBA To Play In China Next Fall
New York Times - USA
Commissioner David Stern's drive to make the NBA more international continues to gain momentum: on Saturday he announced that the league would play games in ... |
NBA: O'Neal, Duncan Lead West to All-Star Game Victory
Voice of America - USA
... Sunday's win was the fourth in the past five years for the NBA West stars. Somewhat ironically, O'Neal was the backup center on the West team. ... |
| Feb 15, 2004 |
BASKETBALL: Jones soars over Richardson to grab NBA slam-dunk ...
Channel News Asia - Singapore
LOS ANGELES : High-flying Fred Jones stunned two-time defending champ Jason Richardson in the NBA's Slam-Dunk event with a twisting jam that received perfect ... |
NBA, LeBron soar together
Cleveland Plain Dealer - Cleveland,OH,USA
Los Angeles- Paul Silas has been involved with the NBA, in several capacities, since he was drafted in 1964. He's played against ... |
CHINA in talk with Dallas to hire NBA coaches
Xinhua - China
... We are still talking with the Dallas Mavericks in details and the contract has not been signed yet," said Li, who is in Los Angeles attending the NBA 2004 All ... |
| Feb 14, 2004 |
NBA dunk contest needs more oomph
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA
AKRON, Ohio - (KRT) - Where were you that fateful day in 1993 when former Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Harold Miner won his first of two NBA Slam ... |
JOE Hart: Glitz can't camouflage NBA's flaws
Wisconsin State Journal - Madison,WI,USA
By Joe Hart. And now we learn that OutKast will provide a hip-hop accompaniment to the player introductions at Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. ... |
NBA All-Star Weekend: Kirilenko soaks it all in
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
... Kirilenko did a live interview with NBA TV right after breakfast, recorded a chat with TNT before lunch, and made the rounds of television sessions, press sit ... |
| Feb 13, 2004 |
VERIZON Wireless and the NBA Give Customers Access To 2004 NBA ...
PRNewswire (press release) - USA
... Wireless, the nation's largest wireless service provider, is giving basketball fans a break by presenting customers with discount admission coupons to the NBA ... |
NBA TV to Offer All-Access Pass
NBA.com - USA
5 - NBA TV, the league's 24-hour television network, provides fans with the ultimate all-access pass to NBA All-Star 2004 from Los Angeles beginning Monday ... |
| Feb 12, 2004 |
NBA'S hip-hop entrepreneur
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
... Williamson plans to spend this weekend's NBA All-Star break in Little Rock promoting the store, with a ribbon-cutting today, Friday fashion shows and an after ... |
BASKETBALL: Lakers halt talks with Jackson on new NBA coaching ...
Channel News Asia - Singapore
Jackson guided the Chicago Bulls to six NBA crowns and coached the Lakers to three more before their reign was ended last year by San Antonio. ... |
ROOKIE James Will Not Compete in NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
Voice of America - USA
... The Cleveland Cavaliers star is scheduled to compete in Friday's NBA Rookie Challenge, and he could be added as a reserve for Sunday's All-Star Game if anyone ... |
MCDONALD'S sign NBA star
The Australian - Australia
HAMBURGER giants McDonald's today announced they have signed Chinese basketball star Yao Ming to a global marketing deal in hopes of beefing up its image among ... |
| Feb 11, 2004 |
PACERS streak to NBA-best 39th win
FOX Sports - USA
Hustling, scrapping and hitting from inside and out, Artest scored 26 points Tuesday night as the Indiana Pacers routed the Chicago Bulls 103-84 for their NBA ... |
FRANK’S Fast Start Closing in on NBA Record
NBA.com - USA
12 (Ticker) -- The New Jersey Nets try to enter the NBA All-Star break on a 10-game winning streak when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. ... |
| Feb 10, 2004 |
Portland Trailblazers and the Atlanta Hawks pull off a five player deal
AM850 - Florida,USA
In the first of what could be many upcoming trades in the NBA, the Portland Trailblazers and the Atlanta Hawks pull off a five player deal. ... |
| Feb 9, 2004 |
EX-NBA star Jayson Williams manslaughter trial to start Monday
Newsday - USA
SOMERVILLE, NJ -- Both prosecutors and defense attorneys in the Jayson Williams manslaughter trial agree that the former NBA star didn't intend to kill anyone ... |
SURELY, NBA must get James some All-Star Game exposure
San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego,CA,USA
Watch for it to happen in the next few days maybe even hours. I fully expect one of the NBA All-Star also-rans to tweak an ankle. Develop a back spasm. ... |
| Feb 8, 2004 |
NBA roundup: Jazz gives Sloan his 900th victory
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA
... its past 11 games. Sloan, in his 16th season with the Jazz, is the eighth NBA coach to achieve 900 victories. "I've always felt ... |
| Feb 7, 2004 |
TEN things we learned this week in the NBA
CBS Sportsline - USA
SEATTLE -- The week before the All-Star break and nothing could have been more infuriating than to see the horrible way in which a veteran NBA official ... |
NBA | New coach keeps perfect record as Nets thump Magic
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
... The six wins to start a coaching career are three shy of the NBA record shared by Kurt Rambis in 1998-99 with the Lakers and Buddy Jeannette with the Baltimore ... |
NBA: Blazers continue hot stretch with win at Utah
Coos Bay World - Coos Bay,OR,USA
... from Corey Maggette. The Clippers are 3-2 on a nine-game road trip - the longest in the NBA this season. MINNEAPOLIS - Kevin Garnett ... |
| Feb 6, 2004 |
FRANCHISE player holds power in NBA
ESPN - USA
By Tom Tolbert. In the NBA, it's clear that the star player runs the show. The power of the franchise player is the reigning NBA reality. ... |
NBA, JAMDAT and Verizon Wireless Expand Wireless Hoops Action ...
Business Wire (press release) - USA
6, 2004--The NBA, wireless entertainment publisher JAMDAT Mobile Inc., and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading provider of wireless communications, today ... |
BUCKS coach rips NBA for Ford's all-star snub
Toronto Star - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
... Ford leads all rookies and is eighth in the NBA in assists, averaging 6.4 a game; his team is among the biggest surprises of the season so far and somehow he ... |
NO doubt: James belongs in NBA All-Star Game
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
By Steve Wilstein AP Sports Columnist. LeBron James, the NBA's most dazzling young star, ought to have a place in the All-Star Game. ... |
| Feb 5, 2004 |
NBA | TNT also considers using delay
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
NEW YORK - TNT is considering adding a delay to parts of its NBA All-Star Game telecast to guard against a Janet Jackson-like fiasco. ... |
| Feb 4, 2004 |
MARVIN Gaye's Daughter To Sing At NBA All-Star Game
Launch Yahoo
Using a little technical magic, Marvin Gaye's daughter Nona will be singing "The Star Spangled Banner" with her late father at the NBA All-Star Game in Los ... |
NBA fines Skiles $7500 for calling referee " big baby "
Miami Herald
NEW YORK - Chicago Bulls coach Scott Skiles was fined $7,500 Wednesday by the NBA for criticizing veteran referee Jess Kersey after a loss to Seattle earlier ... |
| Feb 3, 2004 |
BUCKS' Michael Redd named as reserve to NBA All-Star team
Miami Herald
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd was named Tuesday to the NBA's Eastern Conference All-Star team as a reserve, during his first season as a full ... |
PACERS' Artest makes NBA All-Star team as reserve
Bradenton Herald
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest was added to the NBA All-Star team Tuesday as an Eastern Conference reserve. It ... |
BASKETBALL: Shaq, Cassell, Kirilenko among NBA All-Star reserves
Channel News Asia
... Association's All-Star Game. Cassell, 34, is ranked in the top in the NBA in points (21.3) and assists per game (7.5). The point guard ... |
TORONTO'S Jamaal Magloire named to Eastern team for NBA all-star ...
Canada.com
TORONTO (CP) - Jamaal Magloire of Toronto is the second Canadian to be named to an NBA all-star team. The six-foot-11 centre for ... |
| Feb 2, 2004 |
MICHAEL Redd Gets NBA Honor
WISC
... Redd's all-around game also extends off the court for the image-conscious NBA. All-Star weekend is Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 in Los Angeles. ... |
NBA Suspends O'Neal for On-Air Outburst
Los Angeles Times (subscription)
... The suspension, announced by NBA senior vice president Stu Jackson, will take effect tonight during the Lakers' game against the Indiana Pacers. ... |
| Feb 1, 2004 |
NBA coaches losing their power and position
San Jose Mercury News
... that the pendulum has swung the other way. The era of coach as NBA powerbroker is history. The latest round of sideline carnage in ... |
NBA to ban THG in October
Xinhua
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (Xinhuanet) -- NBA will ban the new steroid THG next season and informed its players this week through a memo. ... |
NBA commissioner rolls on through good times and bad
Houston Chronicle
... Stern has issued clear orders. He took over as NBA commissioner 20 years ago today. Nothing is to be done to mark the occasion. ... |
| Jan 31, 2004 |
SERBIAN Vladimir Radmanovic Showcases Talents in NBA
Voice of America
His hard work in the off-season has helped Seattle's chances in the NBA as well as Serbia-Montenegro for this year's Athens Olympics. ... |
NBA coaches caught in crossfire
Seattle Post Intelligencer
... the resignation this week of Jim O'Brien of the Boston Celtics, the question arose in the PI sports department: Who is the longest-tenured coach in the NBA's ... |
NBA fines Jazz for skit mocking Malone
Salt Lake Tribune
... in the Delta Center. The Jazz started paying Friday, when the NBA fined the franchise $15,000 for the skit. Coach Jerry Sloan worries ... |
| Jan 30, 2004 |
NBA Announces Starting Lineups for All-Star Game
Voice of America
The starting lineups were announced Thursday for next month's National Basketball Association All-Star game in Los Angeles. The ... |
JAZZ fined $15000 US by the NBA for mock phone call during home ...
Canada.com
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Utah Jazz were fined $15,000 US on Friday by the NBA for a skit that ridiculed Karl Malone and teammate Kobe Bryant during a timeout ... |
NBA schedules expansion draft for Charlotte Bobcats
The Globe and Mail
New York — The Charlotte Bobcats begin building their roster when an expansion draft is held June 22, unless the NBA final goes to a Game 7. ... |
| Jan 29, 2004 |
PISTONS' Wallace voted NBA Eastern Conference starting center
Miami Herald
DETROIT - Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons was voted to the starting lineup for the NBA Eastern Conference All-Star team for a second consecutive year, the ... |
YAO excited about NBA All-Star prospects
China Daily
... A similar star-studded crowd will attend the NBA All-Star Game next month in Los Angeles, where Yao figures to play for the Western Conference even if he is ... |
| Jan 28, 2004 |
NBA coaches on hot seat
Cherry Hill Courier Post
Since the end of last season there have been 17 coaching changes in the NBA (either firings or resignations), and 14 of those have been in the Eastern ... |
JAMES, Anthony on NBA's rookie squad
San Jose Mercury News
... the pro level. But the two will join forces next month for the Rookie Challenge at the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. James and ... |
| Jan 27, 2004 |
STANHOPE: Peja makes his case to be NBA's MVP
Fairfield Daily Republic
Northern California NBA fans are seeing a quiet, MVP-quality season by one of the league's under-the-radar stars. Peja Stojakovic ... |
NBA ROUNDUP: James back for Cavs' win
Detroit Free Press
Tracy McGrady tied an NBA record with eight three-pointers in the first half, but Orlando's star guard played only five minutes after halftime because of a toe ... |
NBA: Hornets activate Mashburn
KVUE (subscription)
NEW ORLEANS The New Orleans Hornets have activated All-Star forward Jamal Mashburn, and he might play for the first time this season tomorrow night. ... |
NBA: Pacers' Artest has torn thumb ligaments
KVUE (subscription)
... Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest has torn ligaments in his left thumb and he'll need surgery, but he might not need that surgery until the NBA season is over. ... |
BEYONCE to Perform Halftime Show at the 2004 NBA All-Star Game
Yahoo News (press release)
27 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-talented entertainer Beyonce Knowles will share Center Court with NBA All-Stars and perform the halftime show at the 2004 NBA All-Star ... |
PRINCE on sophomore team for NBA's Rookie Challenge
Miami Herald
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince will play on the sophomore team in the Rookie Challenge ahead of next month's NBA All-Star Game. ... |
| Jan 26, 2004 |
ROSE on 4th NBA team for a reason
Northwest Herald
... Rose was quick to criticize, whether it was Jay Williams' inability to adjust to the NBA, Jamal Crawford's shot selection or Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler's ... |
NBA: Owners want to stop stars playing for countries
International Herald Tribune
Two years ago, Mark Cuban was a voice in the wilderness when the subject was international players competing in summer tournaments for national ... |
NETS Fire Scott as Coach Despite Two Trips to NBA Finals
New York Times
Despite taking the long-struggling New Jersey Nets to the NBA finals in each of the last two seasons, Byron Scott was fired today as their coach and was ... |
NBA Owner Advocates Barring Foreign Players in League from ...
Voice of America
National Basketball Association team owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks thinks international players who play in the NBA should be prevented from playing ... |
| Jan 25, 2004 |
NBA notes: Bryant, Fox return for Lakers
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun getting back some of their superstars. Kobe Bryant and Rick Fox were activated Saturday, and Bryant ... |
ROCKETS topping NBA in two categories
Houston Chronicle
Beyond even that, they are on pace to set NBA records for fewest points allowed per game and best shooting-percentage defense. ... |
ON the NBA: Basketball in Brooklyn
Salt Lake Tribune
It appears the NBA's New Jersey-based franchise will be moving to the New York City borough of Brooklyn, probably in time for the 2006-07 season. ... |
| Jan 23, 2004 |
NBA Keeping Quiet On Nets' Sale, Move
Greenwich Time
One would think the NBA would be fairly thrilled - or at least have an opinion - about Bruce Ratner, the developer who has reached an agreement to buy the New ... |
TWO NBA owners would like to see team in Vegas
USA Today
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Sacramento Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof said Thursday they would love to see an NBA team in Las Vegas, even if it is the ... |
| Jan 22, 2004 |
CHINESE center moving closer to NBA attitude
San Luis Obispo Tribune
... Coach Jeff Van Gundy has taken on the job of pushing Yao into an NBA mentality. "He's teaching me to be more aggressive and the ... |
| Jan 20, 2004 |
Q&A with Ronnie Nunn, NBA Director of Officials
NBA.com
NEW YORK -- Ronnie Nunn, in his first year as the NBA’s Director of Officials, is a veteran of 19 NBA seasons. During his officiating ... |
NBA: Pacers End Pistons' Winning Streak
Voice of America
Jermaine O'Neal had 28 points and 15 rebounds for Indiana, which leads Detroit by 3.5 games in the NBA's Central Division. Carlos ... |
OUTKAST to Perform at NBA All-Star Game
Launch Yahoo
OutKast, Christina Aguilera and Nelly Furtado will all be front and center for the NBA All-Star game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15. ... |
RADIOSHACK signs deal with NBA
Fort Worth Star Telegram
... The pact will allow RadioShack to create NBA- themed advertising and in- store promotions, and it will provide brand exposure during televised games and on the ... |
SHOOTING Stars added to NBA All-Star Weekend lineup
CNN/SI
The Shooting Stars competition, which will include some of the league's legends, has been added to NBA All-Star Saturday Night at the ... |
| Jan 19, 2004 |
FORMER NBA player is Ray of hope
San Jose Mercury News, CA
MEMPHIS - (KRT) - After playing for the Chicago Bulls and helping lead the Golden State Warriors to an NBA championship in 1974-75, Clifford Ray went looking ... |
NBA coaches need to be given permanent timeouts
San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Not because he's doing a lousy job. Musselman is doing a fine job, one of the best coaching jobs in the NBA. The problem is, you ... |
NBA East a feast of bad ball
Houston Chronicle, TX
... For I do not miss the chill of winter, I do not miss Monday Night Football dragging past midnight and, most of all, I do not miss the NBA's Eastern Conference. ... |
NBA suspends two for fighting
KOLD-TV, AZ
New York-AP -- The NBA is suspending Cleveland's Zydrunas Ilgauskas (zih-DROO'-nuhs ihl-GOWS'-kuhs) and Utah's Greg Ostertag (OH'-stur-tag) for fighting. ... |
| Jan 18, 2004 |
NBA notes: O'Neal and Bryant out at least another week
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
... Malone, on the injured list for the first time in his NBA career, has missed 13 because of a sprained ligament in his right knee. ... |
NBA coaching is a bottom-line business
Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ
... He was replaced by Lenny Wilkens - the winningest coach in NBA history. It was the 15th NBA coaching change since the end of last ... |
RODMAN as a mentor in NBA?
Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA
News of a 14-point rebound performance by Dennis Rodman in 28 minutes Friday night against the Fresno HeatWave isn't likely to convince skeptics in the NBA ... |
NBA executives returning to prominence
Seattle Times, WA
NEW YORK — It must be akin to operating a rotisserie-league team the way they're wheeling and dealing and turning the NBA on its ear. ... |
| Jan 17, 2004 |
BAD-BOY Wallace hot commodity as NBA trading deadline nears
Rocky Mountain News, CO
... . The Knicks added three-time NBA All-Star Mark Aguirre and longtime assistant Dick Helm to the staff of new coach Lenny Wilkens. ... |
Knicks sharp in Wilkens' debut
Detroit Free Press, MI
NEW YORK -- Lenny Wilkens turned Stephon Marbury loose and enjoyed a laugher in his first game as coach of the New York Knicks. ... |
| Jan 16, 2004 |
BASKETBALL: Rockets sign NBA veteran Jackson
Channel News Asia, Singapore
... 82 games. He backed up John Stockton - the NBA's all-time leader in assists - and averaged 4.7 points and 4.7 assists. Jackson, who ... |
| Jan 15, 2004 |
NBA Draft: From Zac to LeBron in 7 years
Oakland Tribune, CA
... James, the 6-foot-8 wonder who leads the Cleveland Cavaliers into the Oakland Arena tonight to face the Golden State Warriors, has become an NBA star after ... |
| Jan 14, 2004 |
NBA Notebook: Laettner suspended
San Antonio Express, TX
Washington Wizards forward Christian Laettner was suspended for five games Tuesday for violating the NBA's drug policy. The suspension ... |
NBA notes: Bryant will miss five games...maybe more
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
... accuse him. Washington forward Christian Laettner was suspended for five games for violating the NBA's drug policy. The suspension ... |
| Jan 13, 2004 |
BEASLEY still looking for big break in NBA
Bradenton Herald, FL
Now, as a member of the NBA's Miami Heat, the former North Central Conference standout takes jets, stays in first-class hotels and dines in restaurants. ... |
NBA Commissioner David Stern defends Hill decision
San Jose Mercury News, CA
BY TIM POVTAK. (KRT) - NBA Commissioner David Stern on Monday defended his decision to deny the Orlando Magic an injury exception for Grant Hill this past summer ... |
| Jan 12, 2004 |
NBA | Surgery may finish Harpring for season
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
... The Pistons, who hadn't won eight in a row since the 1990-91 season, saw their NBA-record streak of sub-100-point games on defense snapped at 38, including 36 ... |
COMMENT: Young NBA players like Anthony, though skilled, still ...
Modesto Bee, CA
At the moment, though, they are precocious teens who skipped a few grades and are taking NBA cram courses on the fly. They still need their teachers. ... |
CARTER leads NBA all-star voting
Toronto Star, Canada
NEW YORK (CP) — Toronto Raptors star Vince Carter continued to lead the NBA in all-star balloting after third ballot returns. ... |
| Jan 11, 2004 |
ON the NBA: Thomas engineered trade that might help Suns, hurt ...
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
... else.". * Indiana rookie James Jones, a second-round draft pick, scored his first NBA points during a homecoming game in Florida. ... |
| Jan 10, 2004 |
JURY selection starts Tuesday in ex-NBA star's trial
Newsday
By JEFFREY GOLD. SOMERVILLE, NJ -- As one of the NBA's premier rebounders, Jayson Williams knew how to perform before thousands. ... |
| Jan 9, 2004 |
NBA: Van Gundy makes return
Wisconsin State Journal, WI
MILWAUKEE - For the first time since he was fired at the University of Wisconsin, Stan Van Gundy returns to the state as a head coach tonight when the Miami ... |
| Jan 8, 2004 |
CABARKAPA Says Vujanic Ready for NBA
Suns.com
... to the Knicks. Vujanic was the 36th overall pick in the 2002 draft, but has yet to step out onto an NBA court. Currently, the highly ... |
NBA notes: Martin, Maggettee suspended for two games
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
Kenyon Martin and Corey Maggette were suspended for two games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected from a Clippers-Nets game for ... |
| Jan 7, 2004 |
FROM NBA to pirate museum
Indianapolis Star, IN
KEY WEST, Fla. -- Former Philadelphia 76ers president Pat Croce plans to open a pirate museum in this island city, once a base for seafaring outlaws. ... |
NOW with the Knicks, Marbury's days as an NBA nomad may be over
CNN/SI
... Already presiding over the NBA's largest payroll, Thomas took on the salaries of Marbury (about $105 million through 2009-10) and a shopworn Penny Hardaway ... |
| Jan 6, 2004 |
NBA fines three for fighting
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
New Orleans Hornets forward George Lynch and center Jamaal Magliore and Indiana forward Al Harrington were fined $10,000 each by the NBA for their parts in a ... |
NBA notes: Marbury headed to Knicks
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
... Our goal is to win an NBA championship, and our goal is to put together a team that can do that," Knicks President Isiah Thomas said after making his first ... |
YAO NBA's Player of the Meek
Houston Chronicle, TX
... He wants him to routinely bust defenders in the nose with his oversized elbows to thwart the double teams that will dog him for his entire NBA tenure. ... |
| Jan 5, 2004 |
KINGS sitting atop the NBA
Vero Beach Press-Journal, FL
... as if they knew this would happen - was supposed to happen - even while their best player recovers from a serious knee injury, and while many within the NBA ... |
DIVAC serves as a father figure for countrymen entering NBA
San Jose Mercury News, CA
... That honor belongs to Henry Biasatti of Italy, who played in the Basketball Association of America, the NBA's predecessor, in 1946. ... |
IVERSON Will Play Tonight
Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA
... Iverson, the NBA's leading scorer — 28.9 points per game — practiced for the first time since before the 76ers started a five-game trip. ... |
| Jan 3, 2004 |
NBA, players might trade longer All-Star break for early training ...
Rocky Mountain News, CO
The NBA and its union are discussing a plan that would give players more time off during the All-Star break in exchange for having veterans join training camps ... |
| Jan 2, 2004 |
SID Hartman: Garnett is the best player in the NBA
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
If you watch ESPN, read national publications and local papers, you keep hearing Kevin Garnett is the best player in the NBA and is having the best of his nine ... |
NBA TV looking to net more cash
Akron Beacon Journal, OH
... The 96-game schedule for NBA TV shuts out customers of cable television's ``League Pass'' package from contests involving contending teams such as the Los ... |
| Dec 17, 2003 |
76ERS Might Be Without Iverson Until January
Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA
The NBA's leading scorer has missed two of the team's last three games and said Tuesday he thinks he'll miss the 76ers' West Coast trip that starts Dec. ... |
NBA'S 'Best Buys': Low-pay, big-play guys
USA Today
Brian Cardinal was the last player invited to the Golden State training camp, but is paying big dividends as one of the NBA's "Best Buys." Cardinal, who earns ... |
| Dec 16, 2003 |
NBA notes: Annoyed Kidd takes on the media
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
Two days after berating his New Jersey Nets teammates following a 47-point loss to Memphis, Jason Kidd took on the media for its account of the talk. ... |
NBA offers glimpse at human side of league's officials
CNN/SI
Three things this year's serious NBA courtside heckler doesn't leave home without: his rubber chicken; his bag of Ricola's; and his 2003-04 NBA Officials Media ... |
KORVER getting NBA education
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
After leaving Creighton as one of college basketball's all-time best three-point shooters, Kyle Korver has found his adjustment to the NBA game to be a bit ... |
| Dec 15, 2003 |
IN the Paint: NBA's best tattoos
ESPN
When pro basketball is played at its purest form, NBA players perform like artists on the court. If you look closely, however, many ... |
NBA notes: Kidd berates teammates after Memphis crushes Nets
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
After the Nets' 110-63 loss on Saturday night in Memphis, a defeat that included 30 turnovers and was their most lopsided in 25 years, Jason Kidd called out ... |
| Dec 14, 2003 |
LABOR decisions around the corner in NBA
San Jose Mercury News, CA
Dec. 15 long had stood as a significant date on the NBA calendar. Already, one ... |
Oliver Miller, out of NBA 3 years, signs deal
Indianapolis Star, IN
Olowokandi is expected to miss six to eight weeks. Miller has not played in the NBA since 2000, when he was with Phoenix. He ... |
NBA notes: Nelson ties for No. 2 on all-time victory list
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
It was Nelson's 2,999th regular-season game as a coach and player. Wilkens has played and coached in an NBA-leading 3,401 games. ... |
| Dec 13, 2003 |
AS NBA coaches go down, players don't share in the blame
San Jose Mercury News, CA
Remember the NBA slogan "I Love This Game"? At the rate things are going, the NBA better come up with something totally different. ... |
FOUL time in NBA?
WFAA (subscription), TX
Karl Malone has survived 19 NBA seasons by being able to accept and give physical punishment as the need arises. ... |
| Dec 12, 2003 |
FATHER of NBA player guilty of murder
Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL
DANVILLE, Ill. -- The father of Utah Jazz reserve forward Keon Clark, a native of Danville, has been found guilty of first-degree ... |
| Dec 11, 2003 |
DAVID Stern defends NBA against James hype
Xinhua, China
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- NBA Commissioner David Stern defended the league against the attention surrounding Cleveland Cavaliers ... |
CARTER Leads NBA In All-Star Votes After First Return
Raptors.com
Vince Carter leads the NBA in votes received after the first returns in the 2004 NBA All-Star Balloting program. ... |
STILL in High School, Certified Celebrities Set Sights on NBA
New York Times
... Kevin Garnett started the latest trend of players jumping directly from high school to the NBA in 1995, but James and perhaps Telfair may be remembered for ... |
| Dec 10, 2003 |
NBA teams again watching high school talent
Miami Herald, FL
ST. LOUIS - A large collection of NBA general managers will be watching Thursday when several of the nation's top seniors and the No. ... |
NBA fines Cheeks
The Globe and Mail, Canada
New York — Portland Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $7,500 by the NBA for verbally abusing officials and failing to leave the court in a timely ... |
BIRD: NBA erred on Artest ejection
Indianapolis Star, IN
By Mark Montieth. The NBA has acknowledged an officiating error in Ron Artest's ejection from the Indiana Pacers' game in Sacramento on Sunday. ... |
NBA knows strikes tick off fans
Toronto Star, Canada
... The NBA, after all, announced yesterday that it had exercised its option to extend the collective bargaining agreement through the 2004-05 season, which means ... |
STERN still wants older, wiser NBA
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
LeBron James is mature enough for the NBA. He shares the ball. He's a good teammate. He respects his elders, too, which is good ... |
| Dec 9, 2003 |
NBA Agrees to Extend Collective Bargaining Agreement With Players ...
Hawks.com, GA
The announcement followed a meeting held today in New York City between NBA owners and players, together with NBA Commissioner David Stern and Players ... |
NBA.COM Sets All-Time High with 51% of All Visits Coming from ...
Business Wire (press release)
For the first time ever, more than half of all visits to NBA.com - an all-time high of 51% - came from fans living outside the United States during the first ... |
GAP between NBA's East, West conferences widening
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL
The NBA's website lists (by power rankings) the seven worst teams coming from the East and 11 of the top 14 residing in the West. ... |
| Dec 8, 2003 |
YAO fans lead traffic spike on NBA Web sites
USA Today
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming drives to the basket. Meanwhile, Yao continues to drive traffic to the NBA's Web site. By David J. Phillip, AP. ... |
NBA extends collective bargaining agreement
Sports Network New York, NY (Sports Network)
The National Basketball Association and the NBA Players' Association announced that the league will exercise its option to ... |
| Dec 7, 2003 |
IT'S Melo time in NBA rookie race
Stockton Record, CA
Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets is hands down the best rookie in the NBA this season. Already ... |
NBA suspends Lakers' Malone for one game
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
Karl Malone will not play Sunday against his former team, the Utah Jazz, after being suspended for one game by the NBA for elbowing Dallas guard ... |
| Dec 6, 2003 |
VILLANUEVA chooses UConn over NBA
Boston Globe, MA
The 6-10 220-pound forward from Brooklyn, NY, who considered declaring for the NBA before choosing college, also missed two preseason games. ... |
OUTDOOR NBA games ?
ESPN
Every Friday, ESPN.com senior NBA writer Marc Stein takes you around the league for the latest news and notes in "Coast to Coast.". ... |
| Dec 5, 2003 |
WORM seeking NBA comeback
Chicago Sun Times, IL
His agent says Dennis Rodman is hoping to make a comeback in the NBA this year -- never mind that he's 42, obviously far from his physical peak and drawing no ... |
THE NBA Speaks Serbian
Transitions Online, Czech Republic
Basketball players from Serbia and Montenegro have turned out to be the country’s best export and some of the NBA’s most-wanted. ... |
NBA fines Jason Kidd
Washington Times, DC
New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd has been fined $10,000 by the NBA for verbally abusing and publicly criticizing game officials. ... |
| Dec 4, 2003 |
Trail Blazers Trade Controversial Wells
Voice of America
The National Basketball Association's Portland Trail Blazers have said goodbye to controversial forward Bonzi Wells. Portland traded ... NBA notes: Portland trades Bonzi Wells to Memphis for Wesley ... |
| Dec 3, 2003 |
LEBRON, Carmelo top NBA jersey sales
ESPN
The jerseys of James and Anthony are ranked first and second, respectively, on the individual player sales rankings list, which will be released by the NBA ... |
Magic Unable to Shake Losing Streak
Voice of America
In National Basketball Association action Tuesday, the Orlando Magic lost their 16th straight game, falling to the New Orleans Hornets, 100-91. ... |
Charges dismissed against Hornets guard
Ventura County Star, CA
Armstrong's attorney had argued the NBA player accidentally hit Officer Teresa Joyce, swinging his arm in reaction to her touching him as she tried to escort ... |
| Dec 2, 2003 |
DAVIS and Stojakovic named NBA Players of the Month
Sports Network
... game. The point guard was also second in the NBA posting 2.82 steals per contest as he has guided the Hornets to an 11-6 mark. He ... |
ANOTHER NBA star arrested
Sydney Morning Herald, Australia
Trail Blazer forward Zach Randolph was charged today with driving under the influence after an officer said he smelled marijuana in the player's car, police ... |
NBA suspends Duncan for pushing referee
Channel News Asia, Singapore
... The leader of the NBA champions put both hands on Nies while trying to clear room in the post position and was called for a technical foul as a result. ... |
Polynice bounces back into NBA in place of Rice
Channel News Asia, Singapore
... traded to Seattle for Scottie Pippen and has played for the Sonics, Clippers, Detroit, Sacramento and Utah, averaging 7.8 points and 6.7 rebounds in 1,056 NBA ... |
| Dec 1, 2003 |
SONICS have NBA's biggest surprise
Indianapolis Star, IN
The helmet went right to the back shelf of his closet, and Murray set his sights on the NBA: "I'd rather get beat up on the basketball court than out on the ... |
SIZE really does matter in the NBA
ESPN
Five weeks into the regular season we've discovered two truths that appear to be dominating the outcome of the 2003-04 NBA season. No. ... |
| Nov 30, 2003 |
KIDS see colleges as NBA passport
ABS CBN News, Philippines
And the players all seem to have one thing on their minds: How and when do I make it to the National Basketball Association (NBA ... |
| Nov 29, 2003 |
NBA: Pacers Improve on Best Record With Rout of 76ers
Voice of America
The Indiana Pacers have improved on the best record in the National Basketball Association by holding Philadelphia 76ers' star Allen Iverson to a season-low 12 ... |
OPPOSING NBDL guards await NBA chance
Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC
Tierre Brown of the Charleston Lowgators and Omar Cook of the Fayetteville Patriots are two of the best and brightest NBA prospects in the National Basketball ... |
| Nov 28, 2003 |
COLLIER aiming for return to NBA
Fayetteville Online, Fayetteville NC
Selected with the 15th pick in the 2000 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and traded to the Houston Rockets, Collier entered the NBA as a promising prospect at ... |
NBA suspends Danny Fortson
Washington Times, DC
Forward Danny Fortson of the Dallas Mavericks Friday was suspended three games by the NBA following a flagrant foul. ... |
Voice of America
NBA: Chicago Bulls Name Scott Skiles New Head Coach
The National Basketball Association Chicago Bulls have officially named Scott Skiles to be their new head coach. Skiles replaces ... |
| Nov 27, 2003 |
THOMAS itching to get back to NBA
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN
For the first time in 22 years Isiah Thomas does not have an intimate relationship with the NBA. The former Indiana ... |
| Nov 25, 2003 |
BISHOP honored with NBA championship ring
Miami Herald, FL
SAN ANTONIO - He doesn't have much of a jump shot, but 75-year-old Archbishop Patrick Flores now sports the same NBA championship ring as San Antonio Spurs ... |
NBA | Disappointing Bulls dismiss Cartwright
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
... The team is underperforming, and we have to find ways to win, period," Paxson said. Cartwright is the second NBA coach to be fired this season. ... |
GARNETT still after NBA title
Indianapolis Star, IN
Not now, not when he finally has everything he needs to challenge for the booty most every NBA player considers the ultimate prize. ... |
ALUM, NBA Star Mourning Retires With Kidney Illness
The Georgetown Hoya, DC
... for medical reasons. His career began at Georgetown in 1988 and led to 12 years in the NBA and an Olympic gold medal. The New Jersey ... NBA ROUNDUP: Nets' Mourning retires; Bulls fire Cartwright - Detroit Free Press Basketball: NBA career e |
MOURNING walks away from NBA rather than risk heart attack
CNN/SI
It's unfortunate, but trust me, things could be a whole lot worse," Mourning said in the interview for TNT, which employs Thompson as an NBA analyst. ... |
| Nov 24, 2003 |
MAGIC on pace to set NBA's futility record
Florida Today, FL
Keep struggling like they have, and the all-time NBA record for futility could be within reach, as well. The 1972-73 Philadelphia ... |
NETS' Mourning Needs Kidney Transplant, to Leave NBA (Update1)
Bloomberg
The Nets, who have been in the past two NBA Finals, had planned to use his defensive abilities to compete with the bigger players in the Western Conference. ... |
CHINA'S first NBA player cut by Clippers
Xinhua, China
China's first NBA player Wang Zhizhi's tough journey in America has hit another rock as he was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers over the ... |
| Nov 23, 2003 |
3 steps to a better NBA
Arizona Republic, AZ
Once again, there is a great deal of hand wringing and teeth gnashing around the NBA because teams aren't scoring enough. Commissioner ... |
NBA blows chance to fix playoff format
Stockton Record, CA
By Rick Brewer. Under commissioner David Stern, the NBA has usually been the most forward-thinking pro sports league around. So it ... |
| Nov 21, 2003 |
THIS Flip from Seattle is no NBA flop
San Jose Mercury News, CA
And his first NBA start didn't even come in the United States. None of that helps when you're trying to make a name for yourself in the NBA. ... |
| Nov 20, 2003 |
NBA Inside Drive 2004 ships
GameSpot
... basketball title. Microsoft Game Studios has today announced the North American release of NBA Inside Drive 2004 for the Xbox. The ... |
NBA notes: Bryant's defense team ridiculed the prosecution's ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
Prosecutors asked the judge to begin sealing certain evidence-related requests by attorneys in the sexual assault case against the NBA star. ... |
| Nov 19, 2003 |
NBA Notebook: Blazers suspend Wells
San Antonio Express, TX
Trail Blazers guard Bonzi Wells was suspended for two games without pay by the team Tuesday for cursing his coach after being taken out of the game. ... |
MACCULLOCH hopes for NBA return
Toronto Star, Canada
Plenty of talent and a good dose of stubbornness took Todd MacCulloch from the Canadian prairies to the bright lights of the NBA. ... |
| Nov 18, 2003 |
Magic Dismiss Rivers, Name Davis Head Coach
NBA.com
Orlando Magic Chief Operating Officer John Weisbrod announced after Monday's loss to the Utah Jazz that Doc Rivers has been dismissed ... |
NBA making big changes
Calgary Sun, Canada
The NBA's board of governors approved a realignment plan yesterday that will take effect with the start of the 2004-05 season and creates three divisions of ... |
| Nov 17, 2003 |
NBA Approves Realignment for 2004-05 Season
NBA.com
17 The NBA Board of Governors has approved a realignment plan that will take effect with the start of the 2004-05 season, NBA Commissioner David Stern ... |
NBA roundup: Bosh breaks out
Toronto Star, Canada
Bosh forced overtime with his first NBA three-pointer and scored 10 of his season-high 25 points in the extra periods to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 101-97 ... |
REALIGNMENT creates a killer Southwest division
Vero Beach Press-Journal, FL
NBA owners have until Monday to approve a 2004-05 realignment plan that would create six divisions and place the expansion Charlotte Bobcats in the Eastern ... |
| Nov 16, 2003 |
REVIEW: `NBA Live 2004'
Hartford Courant, CT
Since moving to the PlayStation 2 and Xbox platforms in the past three years, EA Sports' "NBA Live" series has developed a very up-and-down profile. ... |
LOW-SCORING games have NBA, coaches, fans asking questions
GoMemphis.com, TN
By Dwain Price. With a record number of new coaches and dozens of players in new places, scoring in the NBA has reached record low levels. ... |
RIVERS' seat hottest among NBA coaches
Lexington Herald Leader, KY
The NBA season isn't even a month old, but already there are a collection of coaches who are on the hot seat. The heat is hottest ... |
NBA Notes: Crossing Jordan, Wizards coach lets players know he is ...
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
So he did not start his best player in the second half and, eventually, Washington lost. In the highly competitive NBA, that's a high price for principle. ... |
| Nov 15, 2003 |
NBA slaps O'Neal with $5,000 fine
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
The fine was announced by the NBA yesterday before the Pacers' home game against Seattle. O'Neal apologized ... |
| Nov 14, 2003 |
NBA: Dalembert crossed the line
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
However, NBA officials feel that Dalembert got a little too active and energetic Tuesday night, when his elbow gave guard Gilbert Arenas of the Washington ... |
INDIANA'S top recruit will listen to NBA
Miami Herald, FL
After signing, Smith said he would consider going to the NBA next year although he is leaning toward playing at Indiana. "Right ... |
NBA Realignment Fortifies West
New York Times
The NBA, coming off its worst television ratings for the finals in 20 years (San Antonio predictably defeated the Nets to become the fifth straight Western ... |
| Nov 13, 2003 |
NBA eyes China slam dunk
CNN Europe, Europe
Basketball in China is getting a huge lift from Mengke Bateer, China's starting center for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, who now plays for NBA team ... |
NBA star Kobe Bryant makes initial appearance before trial judge ...
Canada.com, Canada
It was the first time the family members have attended a court hearing in the case - and the first time they have seen the NBA star in person, she said. ... |
| Nov 12, 2003 |
FLIGHT carrying retired NBA star Robinson makes emergency landing
San Jose Mercury News, CA
Retired NBA star David Robinson's flight to Cincinnati made an emergency landing Tuesday at Texarkana Regional Airport. ... |
RANKING the greatest NBA players of all time is no easy task
CNN/SI
"Shaquille O'Neal is the best of the almost four thousand NBA players who have ever suited up ..." So sayeth statistician supreme Elliott Kalb in Who's Better ... |
| Nov 11, 2003 |
PAY-PER-POINTS might help in this season's NBA
San Jose Mercury News, CA
We're a couple of weeks into the NBA season, and there may be more theories about improving scoring than made field goals. ... |
MAKING jump shot a lost art in NBA
Toronto Star, Canada
Kiki Vandeweghe retired as a storied NBA sharpshooter more than 10 years ago. But the general manager of the Denver Nuggets still ... |
NBA notes: Spurs retire Robinson's No. 50 jersey
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
Robinson helped the Spurs win their second NBA title last season in his final game. "It took away every single bad memory . . . ... |
| Nov 10, 2003 |
AYERS has long history with current NBA greats
San Jose Mercury News, CA
Van Lier, now working in the Bulls' front office, said he enjoys it when young players he knew make the grade as an NBA head coach. ... |
HORNETS tough team to figure in early going of NBA season
Hattiesburg American, MS
To put things into perspective, most every basketball "expert" believes the Lakers will win the NBA championship this season. And ... |
| Nov 9, 2003 |
NBA: Jackson's phone still is not ringing
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
After spending one mostly unproductive season in Utah, the 38-year-old point guard waited all summer for a phone call from an NBA team seeking his services. ... |
| Nov 8, 2003 |
NBA'S Atlantic Division is anybody's game
San Jose Mercury News, CA
It might be too early in the NBA season to detect any trends, but it looks as if it's going to be a humdinger of a race for the Atlantic ... |
NBA Insider: In some ways, Garnett's a bargain
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN
Because his recently signed six-year contract extension won't kick in until next season, Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett still reigns as the NBA's most ... |
VUJANIC READY FOR NBA
New York Post, NY
Milos Vujanic - who might be the Knicks' future at point guard - is ready for the NBA and ought to come to the Garden next year. ... |
STERN says East-West NBA Finals format likely to stay
San Jose Mercury News, CA
The West vs. the East in the NBA is widely regarded as a joke among sports fans. Even so, the ... |
| Nov 7, 2003 |
Duncan to remain sidelined several more ...
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
Tim Duncan's sprained left ankle will likely keep him sidelined for several more days. ... |
NBA: Lakers Still Undefeated
Voice of America
The National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers kept their unbeaten record intact this season with a grueling 120-117, double-overtime win late ... |
| Nov 6, 2003 |
TAR Heels Lead the Way in NBA Players Again
TarHeelBlue.com
University of North Carolina produced more players on 2003-04 National Basketball Association opening-day rosters than any other school in the nation, the NBA ... |
| Nov 5, 2003 |
SURPRISED Penney debuts in NBA
Nzoom.com, New Zealand
what he was going to do after missing the last cut for the Minnesota Timberwolves, the next week he is the second New Zealander to play in the NBA after a ... |
RILEY'S ego weighed down NBA artistry
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
Undistinguished as an NBA player, he won an NBA title in 1982, his first year as Lakers head coach, after Magic Johnson fired Paul Westhead, ironically for ... |
| Nov 4, 2003 |
EX-BADGER Penney makes NBA debut with Heat
The Capital Times, WI
The Miami Heat, in need of players after injuries wiped out a number of their starters, signed Kirk Penney to a free- agent contract Monday. ... |
PAYTON not concerned with return
Long Beach Press-Telegram, CA
The Lakers' trip will be highlighted by back-to-back games Thursday and Friday against the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs and undefeated New Orleans ... |
CAVALIERS are new kids on the NBA block
Shelbyville News, IN
It’s the dawn of a new NBA when you get excited to see the Denver Nuggets and you legitimately wonder if there are any tickets left to see the Cavaliers. ... |
| Nov 3, 2003 |
NEW wave of Ohio players fires up the NBA with a blend of talent ...
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
Those four players - plus Twinsburg product James Posey of the Memphis Grizzlies - would make a decent starting five in the NBA, and they could even have a ... |
MALONE is NBA’s best money player
MSNBC
AND FOR A WHILE, it was. But once Jason Kidd finished his Texas basketball tour and Jermaine O’Neal canceled ... |
| Nov 2, 2003 |
SURGERY SUCCESSFUL FOR ALLEN
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
Seattle guard Ray Allen will be out six to eight weeks after successful arthroscopic surgery Saturday on his right ankle. The surgery ... |
LEBRON James' NBA experience has just begun
Miami Herald, FL
Just three games into the season, LeBron James is already experiencing the highs and lows of the NBA, and even the grind of the road. ... |
NBA Notes: Mailman in Lone Star State?
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
the Spurs made Malone a big-money offer -- perhaps four times than the Lakers offered -- and a chance to play alongside Tim Duncan for the reigning NBA ... |
| Nov 1, 2003 |
NBA | Rockets do not pick up option on troubled Griffin
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
Eddie Griffin's troubles continued yesterday as the Houston Rockets announced that they would not pick up the fourth-year option on his contract. ... |
JAMES Makes Solid Impression in NBA Games
Miami Herald, FL
It was all on display in LeBron James' impressive first two games in the NBA. I know how to ... |
| Oct 31, 2003 |
NBA looks to broaden horizons in Asia, Europe
MSNBC
With Yao Ming coming to the NBA from China, that is going to start an entirely new phenomenon in China and throughout Asia.... |
ENGLISH signs with NBA developmental league
Honolulu Advertiser, HI
Intent on developing a career in the NBA, Carl English signed a one-year contract with the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) yesterday. ... |
| Oct 30, 2003 |
NBA Report: Carter Among League's Best
TarHeelBlue.com
Tar Heels in the NBA: Vince Carter, Toronto; Hubert Davis, Detroit; Rick Fox, Los Angeles Lakers; Brendon Haywood, Washington; Antawn Jamison, Dallas; George Lynch, New Orleans; Jeff McInnis, Portland; Jerry Stackhouse, Washington; Rasheed Wallace, Portla |
NBA OPENER: Banks gets settled in for Celtics
Las Vegas Review-Journal, NV
Banks said he couldn't believe he shot that poorly. But while the ball didn't drop for him, Banks did several things well in the ... |
LEBRON JAMES' NBA DEBUT
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH
LeBron James made his NBA debut last night and the Sacramento Kings didn't exactly plan to welcome him with open arms. ... |
| Oct 29, 2003 |
STERN says NBA doing just fine
San Antonio Express News, TX
San Antonio readers weren't overjoyed to see an ad in the local paper that hyped the NBA on television but centered on the Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal. ... |
FOREIGN ties increasingly important to NBA
MSNBC
In those 11 years, north America's National Basketball Association (NBA) has grown increasingly dependent on the rest of the world to supply players. ... |
LEBRON Ready For NBA Debut
Ohio News Network, OH
The Cleveland Cavaliers open their season tonight and LeBron James says he’s ready for his NBA debut. The Cavs will open their ... |
NBA hopes James is main attraction
Chicago Daily Herald, IL
That is arguably a sign of desperation by the NBA, a league eager to promote a star player who might have the ability to excite America's sports fans - even if ... |
NBA preview: Mavericks' moves were forward-looking
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
Q. Will it be necessary for NBA teams to modify their scoreboards to accommodate a fourth digit in the scoring column? A ... |
NBA PREVIEW: Western Conference
San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Can the Timberwolves finally advance in the playoffs? Last season, they became the first team in NBA history with seven consecutive first-round ousters. ... |
SHAQ-KOBE feud has created a buzz around NBA's opening night
CNN/SI
Say this much for the NBA: It sure knows how to tip off a season. While other pro sports tinker around ... |
| Oct 28, 2003 |
SOME questions - - and answers - - as the NBA season tips off
Florida Today, FL
We interrupt the latest he-said, she-said update in the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case to bring you the NBA season, otherwise known as The LeBron-A ... |
NBA notes: Miami failure shouldn't tarnish Riley's legacy
Vero Beach Press-Journal, FL
Kobe Bryant has every reason to be distracted, but the NBA schedule waits for no man, unless the TV networks tell it to, so the Lakers begin Tuesday whether ... |
THE 2002-2003 NBA champion San Antonio Spurs are now part of the ...
San Antonio Express News, TX
Sometime shortly after 7 tonight, with a sold-out SBC Center crowd and a national cable TV audience looking on, NBA commissioner David Stern will hand the ... |
MAVERICKS daring rest of NBA to outscore them
Miami Herald, FL
Walker won an NCAA title in 1996 with Kentucky as part of a rotation that has six of its top seven players still in the NBA. ... |
NBA good to go
Denver Post, CO
With the start of the season tonight, NBA commissioner David Stern can't wait... |
BASKETBALL: NBA clubs make final roster moves
Channel News Asia, Singapore
The New Jersey Nets, NBA runner-up the past two seasons, exercised 2004-2005 contract options on forward Richard Jefferson and center Jason Collins. ... |
FRESH talent giving NBA needed face lift
Arizona Republic, AZ
Michael Jordan is retired from the NBA - again. His "Air" apparent, Kobe Bryant, is making headlines in court instead of on the court. ... |
NBA notebook: Lakers' Bryant in spotlight, but says he'll sit out ...
Seattle Times, WA
Bryant's sexual-assault trial is part of what is in store for the NBA and Stern, who said nothing he has seen compares to what lies ahead as the NBA tips off ... |
| Oct 27, 2003 |
WILLIS shares wisdom of NBA
San Antonio Express News, TX
On Tuesday, Willis will begin his 20th NBA season, one shy of the record held by Hall of Fame center Robert Parish. If ... |
10 predictions for the NBA season
Palm Beach Post, FL
Tim Duncan will again prove he is the NBA's best player. ... |
NBA'S lure forces college coaches to shift pitch, approach to ...
San Jose Mercury News, CA
When players dreamed of the Final Four, and the NBA was a bonus, not an obsession. Those times are history, and ... |
RECORD NBA season for global talent
NEWS.com.au, Australia
It's another record year for NBA global talent, up from 68 players last season. Now one of every five men in the NBA is from outside the United States. ... |
DUNLEAVY set for bigger role in sophomore NBA season
San Francisco Chronicle, CA
Small forward Mike Dunleavy wondered at times last season why the Warriors selected him third overall in the 2002 draft. After all ... |
NBA: The LeBron Era begins
Salt Lake Tribune, UT
The NBA's Cavaliers are a hot ticket, maybe even the hottest ticket in a professional sports market long dominated by Major League Baseball's Indians and the ... |
