NBA News

Rockets GM: I should’ve kept Jeremy
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey took to Twitter yesterday to express his regret over letting Jeremy Lin go earlier this season.
NY Post Fri Feb 10th


Bulls are crushing opponents, but are they improving?
The Bulls are good. But are they getting any better beating up on undermanned, basketball-challenged teams? It's difficult to know for sure after the Bulls routed the 4-22 Hornets 90-67 on Wednesday in New Orleans to become the first team this season to win three consecutive games by 20 points or more.
Chicago Sun-Times Fri Feb 10th


Nets’ Bogan out for season
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- If you are a Nets fan, you probably are insulated against the following question.What do you want first, the bad news or the really bad news?
NY Post Fri Feb 10th


OKC Thunder blows lead, falls to Sacramento Kings
Despite getting 33 points from Russell Westbrook and 27 from Kevin Durant, the Thunder blew a 95-87 lead in the final five minutes, falling 106-101.
The Oklahoman Fri Feb 10th


Love not at all indifferent
The Wolves forward is going to his second All-Star Game on a much better note than last season.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Fri Feb 10th


Chris Paul passes along lessons on the importance of family
The Clippers point guard makes sure he thinks of those close to him before each game, and he digs deep to bring out the best in others.
Los Angeles Times Thu Feb 9th


Cavaliers guard Irving recovering from concussion
Cavaliers rookie point guard Kyrie Irving remains day to day because of a concussion that sidelined him for one game and could keep him out a few more.
The Oklahoman Thu Feb 9th


Lobbying fails to send Bargnani to all-star game
Raptors star didn’t see enough action after breakout year derailed by injury
The Globe and Mail Thu Feb 9th


East, West reserves selected for NBA All-Star Game
Veterans Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki added to game. Anybody would love to have a bench like this.
Orlando Sentinel Thu Feb 9th


Canadian high schoolers on fire
It might soon be time to change the name of the McDonald's All-American Game to the All-North American Game.
Toronto Sun Thu Feb 9th


Hawks sign Erick Dampier to 10-day contract
Veteran centre will help bolster shorthanded squad
The Globe and Mail Thu Feb 9th


Grizzlies center Marc Gasol named NBA all-star reserve
Marc Gasol has averaged career highs in points (15) and rebounds (10.2) through 26 games this season.
Memphis Commercial Appeal Thu Feb 9th


No Utah Jazz players make 2012 NBA All-Star team
No Utah Jazz players were selected to the 2012 NBA All-Star team. Forward Paul Millsap and center Al Jefferson were the team's best candidates.
Salt Lake Tribune Thu Feb 9th


Bulls accomplish what no other NBA team has this season
It's one thing to beat up on the weak in the NBA. But to do it as resolutely and completely as the Bulls have done and on the road is pretty impressive.
Chicago Sun-Times Thu Feb 9th


Another injury hits Nets in loss to Pistons
In case you have been riding the euphoria of the Giants since Christmas or practicing some bizarre ritual where you stare at a moose for months, the Nets put together a capsulated version of their season for you last night.
NY Post Thu Feb 9th


Knicks 107, Wizards 93: Jeremy Lin Leads Knicks Again, 107-93, Over Wizards
The Knicks got another strong game from guard Jeremy Lin, who scored 23 points and had 10 assists as they beat Washington.
NY Times Thu Feb 9th


Karl calls on rookie Stone
Nuggets undrafted rookie Julyan Stone has started the past two games for Denver.
Denver Post Thu Feb 9th


Little for Wolves to like in drab loss to Grizzlies
After getting little accomplished through three quarters, the Wolves starters took a well-deserved seat in the fourth quarter.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Thu Feb 9th


Kenyon Martin makes solid debut with Clippers
Veteran power forward, who signed with the club as a free agent Friday, has six points, four rebounds and blocks two shots in 20 minutes on the court. He had last played in December with a Chinese team.
Los Angeles Times Thu Feb 9th


Bulls 90, Hornets 67: Bad opponent leads to another fine result
The Bulls are perfecting the underrated art of burying the NBA’s worst teams. With Derrick Rose starting but hardly necessary, the Bulls barely broke a sweat in cruising to a 90-67 victory over the short-handed, overwhelmed and 4-22 New ­Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night at New Orleans Arena.
Chicago Sun-Times Thu Feb 9th


Reality (TV) bites for Humphries
A list of the 10 most disliked athletes has the usual suspects -- and one disconcerting local selection.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Thu Feb 9th


Detroit 99, N.J. 92: Pistons show confidence in 3rd win in row
Greg Monroe and rookie power forward Vernon Macklin were joking around Wednesday night at the Prudential Center.
Detroit Free Press Thu Feb 9th


Raptors struggling with spotty schedule
Team concerned about impact of a nearly week-long break for all-star weekend
The Globe and Mail Wed Feb 8th


Barkley to be GM for Rising Stars game
SIXERS GREAT and SportsWeek columnist Charles Barkley will serve as one of the general managers in the revised All-Star Rising Stars Challenge, the NBA announced yesterday.
Philadelphia Inquirer Wed Feb 8th


Little things adding up to big wins for Sixers
DOUG COLLINS might have a hard time being an American League manager. He is not a fan of the big play, of the three-run home run that managers in that league often play for.
Philadelphia Inquirer Wed Feb 8th