Andrew Bynum: out till playoffs?
DALLAS — Although Andrew Bynum hasn’t had any recent setbacks in his left-knee recovery, Phil Jackson suggested just now that the goal date for Bynum’s return to game action isn’t until the postseason. Here’s what Jackson said about his anticipation for Bynum’s return…
March 21, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Newble: Kobe is better than LeBron
LOS ANGELES — Trevor Ariza, if healthy, can easily run faster and jump higher than Ira Newble, who is about 10 years his elder. But just as coaches of NBA championship-contending teams can appreciate veterans who know so well how to use their brains on the court, sportswriters usually prefer…
March 21, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Covering NBA from Spain
Take a look at this article in the Wall Street Journal on the founders of hoopshype.com. NBA general managers, coaches, players, agents, reporters -- pretty much anybody involved in the NBA -- reads this site daily to pick up rumors or tidbits on what’s happening in and around the league. And…
March 21, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Lakers sign Newble
The Sonics will see a somewhat familiar face when they take on the Lakers in Los Angeles tonight. Los Angeles signed forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract. Newble came to Seattle in a trade with Cleveland, then was waived a few days later to allow Newble a chance to pick up with a contending…
March 21, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
OPEN THREAD: Game #67- Warriors vs Clippers- House of Horrors
Warriors and Clippers fans have always had a special connection. [via Deadspin] Warriors (W-L): 41-25 Clippers (W-L): Playing Super Lotto TV: ESPN + ESPN 360 Radio: KNBR 680 Time: 7:30 PST Of all the Warriors games to put on national TV, they pick this one? Make the jump for a…
March 21, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: ClipperSteve from Clips Nation
The Clippers' season hasn't been so hot, but that doesn't mean our man ClipperSteve hasn't been doing a great job over at Clips Nation. We mic'ed up our SBNation hoops brother for some insights on LA's other team that never gets much…
March 21, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Warriors @ Kings
Warriors (W-L): 41-24 Kings (W-L): 30-36 Time: 7:00PM PST tip off TV:FSN Vegas Odds: Golden State by 1 (source: yahoo.com) Golden State by 1?!!! C'mon Yahoo... seriously?! Unfortunately yes. While the Kings are not exactly mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, they are in a…
March 21, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 68 - Warriors vs Rockets
Warriors (W-L): 42-25 Rockets (W-L): 46-22 Time: 7:30pm PST TV:FSN Plus Radio: KNBR 680 The used to be red-hot Houston Rockets visit the Warriors for GSoM Night 4. This is the third and final GSoM Night of the '07-'08 year and it comes right in the heart of a playoff race against one of…
March 21, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Tired doesn't explain this trend
Questions to ponder: 1. What happens at halftime these days? In their past two third quarters, (versus the less than imposing Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers), the Bobcats were outscored 59-32 and shot a combined 13-of-35. I don't dismiss they're...
March 21, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Kobe Bryant: a Derek Fisher guy
Here’s what Kobe Bryant had to say about Utah Jazz fans, who booed Derek Fisher lustily on Nov. 30 in his return and booed again at the start of the Lakers-Jazz game Thursday night: “He took it personal. I know I sure as hell did. I was talking to Derek when he was going through that…
March 21, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The daily Andrew Bynum update
SALT LAKE CITY — As the Andrew Bynum world turns … even as he’s really not doing anything … Here’s what Phil Jackson said about Bynum’s return this time: “We don’t anticipate Andrew coming to help us until the playoffs. I hope he can play three or four…
March 21, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Jackson hedges again on Bynum return date
SALT LAKE CITY — It was nice to have some clarity on Andrew Bynum’s injury outlook Tuesday night … except the picture went fuzzy again by Wednesday afternoon. Bynum might, in fact, be back before the regular season ends — contrary to what Phil Jackson said in Dallas. When I…
March 21, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 102, Mavericks 100
DALLAS – Lamar Odom made the biggest free throws and held off a fired-up Dirk Nowitzki at the end, and the Lakers held on to win after what was a 25-point lead in Dallas. Odom finished with 17 points and 17 rebounds and won, whereas Nowitzki had 35 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks but…
March 21, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Progress, albeit minimal, for Ariza, Bynum, Gasol
DALLAS — Good news all around from the land of the limping and losing Lakers, even though none of the news really qualifies as great news for them. Pau Gasol was off crutches and standing on his own, reporting he was feeling “much better” and even wandering onto the practice court…
March 21, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Rockets 104, Lakers 92
HOUSTON – The Rockets’ magical teamwork and clutch 3-point shooting reappeared in time for them to push back the Lakers and extend Houston’s winning streak to 22 games Sunday. Rafer Alston (31 points) and Bobby Jackson (19) bombarded the Lakers, who didn’t get a great game from Kobe Bryant…
March 21, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 106, Jazz 95
SALT LAKE CITY – The Lakers embarked on the trip with the Western Conference lead. And now they return – with a cushy schedule the rest of the way – still holding that lead. Kobe Bryant played another masterful game – and nearly collided with Phil Jackson on the sideline early in the…
March 21, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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