Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Magic GM doesn't plan on moves yet
Despite the fact that the Orlando Magic have lost 4 straight games, GM Otis Smith has indicated that it's not time to panic.
"If a string of losses causes you to change your plans, then I'm in the wrong job....I think you look at your team as a whole and understand that we have to fight through whatever we have to fight through and you continue to evaluate everything top to bottom. That's what you do. When it's time to make a change, you make a change."
"If a string of losses causes you to change your plans, then I'm in the wrong job....I think you look at your team as a whole and understand that we have to fight through whatever we have to fight through and you continue to evaluate everything top to bottom. That's what you do. When it's time to make a change, you make a change."
Rip Hamilton to miss more time
In an attempt to fully recover from a groin and a right thigh bruise, Chicago Bulls guard will sit out more games.
"It's frustrating, but I have to get healthy," Hamilton said.
"It's frustrating, but I have to get healthy," Hamilton said.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Wizards Blatche to miss 3-5 weeks
Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche will miss the next 3-5 weeks due to a strained left calf.
MarShon Brooks out indefinitely
Dealing with a multitude of injuries already thus far this season, the New Jersey Nets have announced that MarShon Brooks will be out for an undisclosed amount of time with a fractured right pinky toe.
Dwight Howard adds a new team to his "list"
Dwight Howard is apparently to being traded to the Chicago Bulls.
Jason Kidd to miss at least five games
Jason Kidd suffered a calf injury Friday night that caused him to miss last night's game versus the Spurs. Kidd could miss at least five games with the injury.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jameer Nelson to miss tonight's game
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson will sit out tonight's game with what is being concussion like symptoms.
Steve Nash on tap to break Kevin Johnson's Suns assist record
Sitting at 6,511 assists during his time with the Phoenix Suns, former 2 time MVP Steve Nash is only 7 assists away from breaking Kevin Johnson's all time Suns assist record. The two were teammates on the Suns when Nash was drafted in 1996 and Johnson was in the final stages of his career.
"I have great memories from Phoenix, and playing alongside Steve is certainly one of them," said Johnson, now the mayor of Sacramento. "If I had to pick one person to break my record, I'd be honored to have Steve be that guy. He's been a great ambassador to the game both on and off the court and has a work ethic that is second to none. No doubt Steve will break more records as he continues his Hall of Fame career."
"I have great memories from Phoenix, and playing alongside Steve is certainly one of them," said Johnson, now the mayor of Sacramento. "If I had to pick one person to break my record, I'd be honored to have Steve be that guy. He's been a great ambassador to the game both on and off the court and has a work ethic that is second to none. No doubt Steve will break more records as he continues his Hall of Fame career."
Rockets guard Courtney Lee in car accident
Houston Rockets guard Courtney Lee, who's started the last two games in place of Kevin Martin was involved in a car accident last evening after the Rockets defeated the Knicks. After the accident Lee called a Rockets security guard and informed him that he was uninjured, Lee also tweeted about the accident.
"Thanking God right now!!! Thanking Cadillac for airbags!! Without them I could have lost my life tonight and two others close to me"
"Thanking God right now!!! Thanking Cadillac for airbags!! Without them I could have lost my life tonight and two others close to me"
D.J. Augustin to be out longer than expected
The Charlotte Bobcats were faced with the bad news that guard D.J. Augustin may miss their upcoming 4 game road trip which is set to begin on Tuesday against the Lakers. The official status of the injury is a big toe inflammation and Augustin has tiny cracks in the sesamoid bones embedded in his tendons that are located in his big right toe.
Richard Hamilton uncertain to play against Heat
The Bulls may have to face the Heat today without shooting guard Richard Hamilton. Hamilton has a bruised thigh that caused him to miss the teams' last game against the Bucks.
Lakers interested in Gilbert Arena?
The Lakers have reportedly reached out to Gilbert Arenas about a possible NBA return. Arenas would have to sign for the veterans minimum and at just 30 years of age, could benefit the Lakers aging, injured backcourt.
Celtics want Kaman?
You can now add the Boston Celtics to the list of teams who want the services of Chris Kaman. The Celtics will not trade any of their young players to acquire Kaman but in the event that he's bought out of his contract by the Hornets, then the Celtics would attempt to sign him.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Stephen Jackson suspended
The NBA has suspended Bucks guard Stephen Jackson for one game due to the verbal abuse of an official and for a failure to leave the court in a timely manner Friday night.
Cavs interested in Chris Kaman
The Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a suitor in the Chris Kaman sweepstakes. Any potential deal involving Kaman would hinge on whether or not the soon to be free agent would sign an extension with the interested teams.
Hornets shut Chris Kaman down as they pursue trade
The New Orleans Hornets have decided to deactivate center Chris Kaman and give his minutes to younger players as they are actively pursuing trades for him. Kaman was acquired by the Hornets in the Chris Paul trade earlier this season but the Hornets would like to trade his expiring contract to acquire younger talent.
Stan Van Gundy: "We were Awful"
After losing 3 of their last 4 games, Stan Van Gundy vented after their latest loss, a 26 point loss to the lowly Hornets. This is another blow to the Magic as they are deperately trying to keep Dwight Howard happy.
"It's the whole thing. We were awful…three worst losses we've had since I've been here over a matter of five days. It's tough to take," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tez's Corner: Boston just has your number Orlando
Watching the game on Monday, seeing the Magic struggle against the full court press and while having Avery Bradley attached hip to hip with Jameer Nelson, the Orlando Magic lost 87-56. The last time the Magic scored that low of a point total was in 1996, a season where Shaq departed to the Lakers, Penny Hardaway, read more
Dwyane Wade to play tonight versus Knicks
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will return to the lineup tonight against the Knicks after missing the last 7 games.
Rip Hamilton likely out against Bucks tonight
Due to aggravating his groin again, Bulls guard Richard Hamilton is likely out for tonight's game versus the Bucks.
Kenyon Martin looking to return to the NBA
As soon as February 16th, Kenyon Martin will be eligible to sign with a team in the NBA and according to ESPN's Chris Broussard, five teams have already had contact with Martin. The five mentioned were the Miami Heat, LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks.
Carmelo Anthony to miss tonight's game against Heat
Due to the ongoing injuries that Carmelo Anthony has attempted to play through, Anthony will miss the next two games beginning tonight vs Miami.
Hornets still want Gordon?
Eric Gordon will become a restricted free agent on July 1st and the Hornets plan to make a strong push to re-sign him according to Hornets GM Dell Demps. Reports have already surfaced that the Indiana Pacers are looking to make a run at Gordon as well. Gordon grew up in Indianapolis and would be tugged to play at his home.
“I’m still very optimistic that we will make Eric a big part of our team for years to come, and hopefully, we’ll get something done this summer,” Demps said.
“I’m still very optimistic that we will make Eric a big part of our team for years to come, and hopefully, we’ll get something done this summer,” Demps said.
Gana Diop to start for Bobcats
Due to the fact that the Bobcats having given up 104 points in the paint in the last two games, Paul Silas has decided to start little used center Gana Diop to anchor the defense.
Dirk to return Sunday?
After taking a week off to gain strength in his right knee, Dirk Nowitzki plans for return to the Mavericks lineup Sunday evening against the Spurs.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Eric Gordon's statement about rejecting extension
Some in league circles were shocked to learn last evening that Eric Gordon has rejected a 4 year contract extension offered to him by the New Orleans Hornets. It was known that Gordon was looking for a deal similar to the one that Thunder guard Russell Westbrook received just days earlier.
"We all worked hard on the extension, but sometimes business is business," Gordon said. "Right now my sole focus is on staying in great shape, and making sure I get back to 100 percent health as quickly as possible, so I can return to playing and helping my teammates and Coach Monty win games. That is really what it is all about right now for me."
"We all worked hard on the extension, but sometimes business is business," Gordon said. "Right now my sole focus is on staying in great shape, and making sure I get back to 100 percent health as quickly as possible, so I can return to playing and helping my teammates and Coach Monty win games. That is really what it is all about right now for me."
List of the NBA's most valuable franchices
1. Los Angeles Lakers $900 million 2
2. New York $780 million 1
3. Chicago $600 million 3
4. Dallas $497 million 7
5. Boston $482 million 5
6. Miami $457 million 11
7. Houston $453 million 9
8. Golden State $450 million 6
9. San Antonio $418 million 29
10. Phoenix $395 million 15
11. Orlando $385 million 22
12. Toronto $382 million 13
13. Portland $370 million 27
14. New Jersey $357 million 1
15. Oklahoma City $348 million 44
16. Utah $335 million 36
17. Detroit $332 million 12
18. Cleveland $329 million 20
19. Washington $328 million 4
20. Los Angeles Clippers $324 million 2
21. Denver $316 million 19
22. Philadelphia $314 million 8
23. Sacramento $300 million 24
24. New Orleans $285 million 51
25. Indiana $283 million 32
26. Charlotte $277 million 26
27. Minnesota $272 million 17
28. Atlanta $270 million 10
29. Memphis $269 million 45
30. Milwaukee $268 million 34
Buck's Bogut out indefinitely
The Bucks received a dose of bad news tonight when news broke that center Andrew Bogut will be out indefinitely due to a left ankle fracture.
Rafer Alston to make comeback?
Rafer Alston who last played for the Miami Heat in the 2009/10 season is looking to make a comeback to the NBA. Alston who's 35 years of age could be signed by the NBDL as early as friday.
Brook lopez disappointed
Brook Lopez who's currently out of action due to injury was disappointed that he was not included in the discussions the Nets had about whether to extend his contract or not. Lopez is in the final year of his rookie contract and his contract was not renewed.
“I guess it’s their decision and they made it,” Lopez said, repeating it was a “disappointing” move. “I’ve had a good time here. Three good years. It’s unfortunate I hurt myself in the beginning of the season but things were definitely going in the right direction. I feel like they’re going to continue.”
“I guess it’s their decision and they made it,” Lopez said, repeating it was a “disappointing” move. “I’ve had a good time here. Three good years. It’s unfortunate I hurt myself in the beginning of the season but things were definitely going in the right direction. I feel like they’re going to continue.”
Who's the NBA's most valuable franchise?
The Knick have lost the last 7 of 8 games but they also suffered another defeat. The Knicks who are valued at $780 million were the NBA's most valuable franchise but they have been supplanted by the Los Angeles Lakers who are right now worth $900 million.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Dwight Howard makes Magic history
Last evening versus the Indiana Pacers, Magic center Dwight Howard passed Nick Anderson on the Orlando all-time scoring list to claim the #1 position. Dwight Howard was drafted by the Magic with the first overall pick in 2004.
Hornets to extend Eric Gordon?
The deadline to extend Eric Gordon's 2008 rookie contract will pass at 11:59 est tonight. Gordon who was traded to the Hornets last month, would like an extension similiar to what OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook received last week, a five year $80 million contract.
“You know they’ve told me they want me here, they want an extension,’’ Gordon said last week. “But it’s all about what they think is the worth in me. They see that I’m capable of helping this team win, capable of playing hard every night offensively and defensively. Now it’s all about dealing with what I’m worth."
“You know they’ve told me they want me here, they want an extension,’’ Gordon said last week. “But it’s all about what they think is the worth in me. They see that I’m capable of helping this team win, capable of playing hard every night offensively and defensively. Now it’s all about dealing with what I’m worth."
OKC locals film scenes for "Thunderstruck"
Yesterday 300 locals were at Chesapeake Energy Arena for a day long filming session for Kevin Durant's film Thunderstruck.
Nets receive more injury news
The New Jersey Nets have announced that forward Damion James will miss the remainder of the season with a broken right foot.
Luol Deng vows to play
Going against the wishes of doctors, Luol Deng has told teammates that he hasn't ruled out playing during Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Deng has a torn ligament in his left wrist and doctors suggested that he have surgery to repair the damage.
"I know it sounds terrible, but I really think I'll be fine," Deng said.
"I know it sounds terrible, but I really think I'll be fine," Deng said.
The Orlando Magic will not extend Ryan Anderson
Orlando Magic GM Otis Smith has indicated that the team is unlikely to extend the contract of power forward Ryan Anderson. The deadline to extend said contract is Wednesday night at 11:59 est. If not extended, Anderson would become a restricted free agent in the off season.
"The fact of the matter is that there are very few guys that get extended contracts like that coming off rookie deals," Smith said before the Magic faced the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.... We like Ryan. We'd like to keep him on our team. Quite honestly, we still have the right of first refusal because he'd be a restricted free agent. It could backfire, and we could have to pay more. But that's the risk we've chosen to take."
"The fact of the matter is that there are very few guys that get extended contracts like that coming off rookie deals," Smith said before the Magic faced the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.... We like Ryan. We'd like to keep him on our team. Quite honestly, we still have the right of first refusal because he'd be a restricted free agent. It could backfire, and we could have to pay more. But that's the risk we've chosen to take."
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Spurs to retire Bruce Bownen's jersey
March 21st when the San Antonio Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Spurs will retire Bruce Bowen's jersey.
Baron Davis' return is imminent
Help could be on the way for the New York Knicks in the form of Baron Davis. Davis practiced with the Knicks for the first time yesterday and will return within a week. The Knicks have been desperate for consistent point guard play and the return of Baron Davis could be the only thing that saves Mike D'Antoni's job at this point.
Big Baby isn't sure if the Magic are a better fit for him than the Celtics
After the Orlando Magic's historic loss to the Boston Celtics, Glen "Big Baby" Davis was asked if the Magic are a better fit for him than the Celtics, his answer is below:
“I don’t know,” he responded. “I don’t know yet. I’m in the same situation I was here: coming off the bench. So, the only thing I know is that I got paid a little bit more money....It’s a process,” he continued. “It’s a system that I’ve got to get used to, and I don’t know. I don’t know. I know what I’m supposed to do, but I don’t know yet. I’m still searching.”
“I don’t know,” he responded. “I don’t know yet. I’m in the same situation I was here: coming off the bench. So, the only thing I know is that I got paid a little bit more money....It’s a process,” he continued. “It’s a system that I’ve got to get used to, and I don’t know. I don’t know. I know what I’m supposed to do, but I don’t know yet. I’m still searching.”
Josh Howard to return from injury
Josh Howard of the Utah Jazz has been sidelined with a strained quad but is close to returning.
“I feel a lot better,” Howard said. “I’ll get out there and do a little bit more practicing and see how it goes. I think I’ll be OK.... That’s the good thing about being a vet. You know how to recuperate and get back out there so you can do the things you were doing before.”
“I feel a lot better,” Howard said. “I’ll get out there and do a little bit more practicing and see how it goes. I think I’ll be OK.... That’s the good thing about being a vet. You know how to recuperate and get back out there so you can do the things you were doing before.”
Kemba Walker set to start against Knicks
With starting point guard D.J. Augustin out at least the next two games, Kemba Walker has become the Bobcats starting point guard beginning Tuesday night against the Knicks.
Hinrich set to return, Teague still starting
Kirk Hinrich is set to practice Tuesday and if all goes well, he plans to play Wednesday when the Hawks face the Spurs. Hawks coach Larry Drew stated that once Hinrich returns, Jeff Teague will remain the starting point guard.
"At this point, I am going to stay with that I have," Drew said. "Jeff has shown that he deserves it. He has done a really good job for us. As of right now, I am just going to keep it as is."
"At this point, I am going to stay with that I have," Drew said. "Jeff has shown that he deserves it. He has done a really good job for us. As of right now, I am just going to keep it as is."
Monday, January 23, 2012
Dwight Howard to Knicks?
Stephen A. Smith reports that the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks have had trade discussions for Dwight Howard. The deal would require Howard to be dealt to the Knicks for Tyson Chandler and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Dwight Howard soon to add to legacy
Tonight the Orlando Magic will take on the Boston Celtics and Magic history could be made. Dwight Howard is only 26 points away from becoming the all-time points scored leader for the franchise.
Should Carmelo Anthony blame himself for the Knicks struggles?
The mounting losses are starting to make the Knicks scratch their heads because the season wasn't supposed to unfold like it has thus far. Carmelo Anthony has stepped up and said that maybe the Knicks troubles should fall on his shoulders, maybe he should defer more to Stoudemire.
“A bunch of stuff comes into mind when I’m just sitting here just thinking,” Anthony said. “Maybe I should take the blame for the games that we’ve been losing. The offensive struggles. The coaches do run the offense through me so I’ll take it. I’ll take that blame.”
Deng may be out
The Bulls may see the return of Derrick Rose tonight but may be without Luol Deng. Deng has a sprained left wrist and even though his MRI results weren't immediately available Sunday evening, Deng doesn't expect to miss a large amount of time.
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