Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent an experimental but increasingly popular procedure last month in Germany in an attempt to help heal his oft-injured right knee.
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Doc Rivers, Celtics agree on new 5-yr deal
Posted by admin on May 13th, 2011
TweetBoston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was making his way to a makeshift podium for his end-of-the-season news conference when his cell phone rang. Ainge politely excused himself, joking that it was his next head coach. Only he wasn’t joking. It was Doc Rivers, who had just landed back in Orlando, delivering the [...]
Spurs hand Mavs 2nd straight loss without Dirk Nowitzki
Posted by admin on December 31st, 2010
Beating the Dallas Mavericks without Dirk Nowitzki on the court just wasn’t as much fun for the San Antonio Spurs.
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Tags: dallas mavericks, dirk nowitzki, gregg popovich, jason kidd, manu ginobili, san antonio spurs, tim duncan, tony parker 
Comments OffDwight Howard propels Magic as Amare Stoudemire, Knicks fall short
Posted by admin on December 31st, 2010
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds in a bruising battle with Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks.
Posted in NBA Tags: amare stoudemire, dwight howard, jj redick, new york knicks, orlando magic Comments OffMagic beat Celtics, Heat pound the Lakers on Christmas Day showdown
Posted by admin on December 26th, 2010
TweetBrandon Bass scored 21 points and host Orlando ended Boston’s 14-game winning streak… Hedo Turkoglu added 16 points while Jameer Nelson and J.J. Redick each made a jumper in the final minutes to help Orlando rally from 12 points down in the second half for back-to-back wins against the NBA’s best. The Magic also beat [...]
Posted in NBA Tags: boston celtics, brandon bass, chris bosh, dwyane wade, hedo turkoglu, jameer nelson, jj redick, kobe bryant, lebron james, los angeles lakers, miami heat, orlando magic, san antonio spurs Comments OffKobe and Lakers turn up the intensity in preparation for LeBron, Wade, and Heat
Posted by admin on December 24th, 2010
TweetWith Miami coming to town on Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers turned up the heat at practice Thursday. The team practiced longer than usual, staying on the floor for two-plus hours, and every player on the roster went through the full activities, other than injured backup center Theo Ratliff.
Posted in NBA Tags: chris bosh, derek fisher, dwyane wade, lamar odom, lebron james, los angeles lakers, miami heat, pau gasol Comments OffDwight Howard, Stan Van Gundy Rip Orlando’s Defensive Effort
Posted by admin on December 15th, 2010
TweetAnd you thought it was kryptonite that is able to stop Superman. As far as Dwight Howard is concerned, it’s also his own team. Orlando lost for the fifth time in six games Tuesday night, and the Magic star center took a few shots at his teammates. Howard, who likens himself to the superhero, said [...]
Derrick Rose outduels Kobe Bryant as Bulls defeat Lakers
Posted by admin on December 11th, 2010
TweetAlthough the comment came after a morning shootaround nearly seven hours before game time, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson’s assessment of Bulls star Derrick Rose had Zen-like insight into what would take place on the court as Rose led the Bulls to a scrappy 88-84 victory Friday night at the United Center. “There are [...]
Posted in NBA Tags: chicago bulls, derrick rose, kobe bryant, los angeles lakers, phil jackson Comments OffLeBron James ready for emotional return to Cleveland
Posted by admin on December 2nd, 2010
Tweet LeBron James is bracing for Thursday’s hostile return to Cleveland, which Dwyane Wade said “is going to hurt him in a way” emotionally. James said Tuesday the animosity “is going to be tough” to take. “I’m ready for whatever response I’m going to get. It’s going to be very emotionally draining for myself. Being [...]
Scottie Pippen prepared to enter NBA Hall of Fame
Posted by admin on August 13th, 2010
TweetSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — With his family and friends looking on, former Bulls star Scottie Pippen sat on a stage at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with his fellow 2010 inductees Friday morning, talking eloquently about his humbling honor.“For all these Hall of Famers here today, thank you for paving the road for me to [...]
