Afflalo gets passed over
Arron Afflalo did not get invited to the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge. He was a bit of a long shot anyway (and is less of a snub than Al Thornton or Joakim Noah), but I agree with PistonsNation that he should have been considered ahead of Mike Conley: Mike Conley is a fine young player, but he’s…
February 03, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
It’s time to respect Rip’s tramp ball
Rip Hamilton wants in on the three-point contest. From the Freep’s Krista Jahnke: “All that running around, that’s what I do,” said Hamilton, who entered Tuesday sixth in the NBA in three-point shooting. “I run around and shoot.” Usually, he’s running…
February 03, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons and Mavs play on the Super Bowl undercard
The Pistons host the Mavericks this afternoon, a nice little appetizer to tonight’s big game. Ball tips at about 2:30, and it’s a national game (ABC) for all you out-of-towners. I’ll be at the Palace with pre-game, halftime and post-game reports for HOOPSWORLD, and as usual, feel…
February 03, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers 103, Wizards 91
WASHINGTON – Kobe Bryant had his second brilliant outing in two games since the Pau Gasol trade. Bryant had 19 points in the first 11 minutes to lead the Lakers to a 30-15 lead. He finished with 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting in 35 minutes Sunday in a blowout of the Washington Wizards. He had…
February 03, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
David West needs a handle (part 2)
A few weeks back, we began a quest to find David West a nickname. It proved to be a popular mission and you fine readers were funky enough to make a bunch of suggestions. Some were good, some were bad. There didn't seem to be any clear way to pick a winner however, so we decided to ask David…
February 03, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
To Kobe and Phil: Are you happy now?
WASHINGTON — Kobe Bryant has indicated by his comments that he is thrilled with Pau Gasol’s acquisition, so I asked Phil Jackson after practice if the trade puts Bryant back on track to be a Laker for life. “I would assume it would,” Jackson said. “But that’s his bailiwick.…
February 03, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 121, Raptors 101
TORONTO – Boy, was Kobe Bryant happy Friday night. Bryant poured his joy over adding a potential championship piece to the Lakers’ puzzle with the Pau Gasol trade into one of his magical games. He had 46 points on 19-of-28 shooting and numerous highlight-reel plays. Bryant also entertained…
February 03, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Getting Gasol … and greatness
The trade for Pau Gasol is fundamentally, indisputably great stuff for the Lakers — both this season and beyond, because they remain young and deep. They’re just a lot, lot better now and a legitimate championship contender right away. When healthy, the Lakers will have a starting five…
February 03, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Planning for Shaq
DETROIT — The Lakers are still thinking of Shaquille O’Neal, even if the coaches voting for the All-Star Game aren’t. O’Neal’s streak of 14 consecutive All-Star selections ended with word of the reserves selected Thursday, and it doesn’t seem as if…
February 03, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 120, Knicks 109
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant found some teammates to love besides Andrew Bynum. Bryant’s 11 assists turned into more than just a nice stat when Lamar Odom and Sasha Vujacic stepped into big shots down the stretch for a comeback victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at Staples…
February 03, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
See ya, Kwame
WASHINGTON — Here in the nation’s capital, where Kwame Brown heard the first of many a boo while stinking with the Wizards more than he ever did with the Lakers, Pau Gasol arrived to replace him. Experiencing Gasol’s gentle, kind demeanor first-hand at the Lakers’ team hotel…
February 03, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Cheikh’s triple-double
In his first game back with Ft. Wayne, Cheikh Samb messed around and got a triple-double: 12 points, 12 boards and 11 blocks. (hat-tip: Quick Darshan)
February 03, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Felton set to return as Bobcats' top playmaker
Raymond Felton is now back as the Bobcats’ first option at point guard. That was coach Sam Vincent’s stated conclusion, following a 117-101 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Vincent shook up his starting lineup, moving Jeff McInnis out and center...
February 03, 2008, 01:15 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
RECAP: Warriors 127, Bobcats 96 - BAM!
Final BoxscoreBack in the Bay Last night we gave a standing O to Jason Richardson in his return game, but soon forgot him as the game progressed. It just wasn't JRich's night but it was still great to be out there and cheer for him during the intros. It went from "hey let's see what JRich still…
February 03, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSoF: Super Bowl!
Giants - Patriots. Yeah yeah, the Patriots beat the Chargers. Whatever...that wasn't too unexpected... But Eli Manning and the G-Men are in the Super Bowl? Say what?!?! If anyone got to catch that game two weeks ago, you caught a very heart pounding contest. Favre throwing INT and INT? …
February 03, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Crawford heating up for Knicks
Seattle native Jamal Crawford is playing well in his only game back home, finishing with 14 points in the first half as New York leads 38-34. Both teams are playing a lot of zone defensively right now, and neither team is shooting very well. New York's shooting 14-of-38 from the floor (36.8…
February 03, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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