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By Farid Rushdi Harper was a man among boys playing high school ball, hitting .616-25-112 over two seasons. But that was his entire high school career, because believing that he could get no better at that level, Harper obtained his GED and left school after his sophomore year. Really?

By jae Golden State Warriors' Monta Ellis receives advice from former Warrior Stephen Jackson on how to get out of town. "First, you get the contract. You've got that part taken care of, so that's good. Now you whine, and complain that you deserve to play for a winner, that you were promised somethin...

By Wes Cox 1 day ago: Dallas Mavericks' Rodrigue Beaubois (3), of France, chases down a loose ball as Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic, of Slovenia, commits a foul during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

By noreply@blogger.com (bballee) The bright spot is the presence of Rondo and Perkins. As in baseball, strength up the middle is a critical ingredient and Danny did well to hold onto these two as he emptied the cupboard and traded the contents as well as the cabinet and picks to acquire Garnett and Ray Allen. Along with Pierce t...

The New Orleans Hornets will try to continue their recent dominance of the Memphis Grizzlies when the two clubs collide Saturday night at FedEx Forum.

Some Utah sports fans openly long for the good ol' days when crowds routinely filled up arenas to watch hoops in the Beehive...

Paul Millsap tied career highs with 32 points and seven assists while pulling down a season-best 14 rebounds, as the Utah Jazz fended off the Sacramento Kings, 101-94, at EnergySolutions Arena.

Now, here’s the exclusive RaptorTalk follow-up Q&A between Hedo Turkoglu and The Coach, Jack Armstrong: The Coach: Which Italian Raptor do you think is best at taking it to the hole – Andrea or Marco? The Coach: If Jay Triano gets fired, who should the Raptors hire?

A.I. vs. Kobe delivered the throwback duel fans paid to see. Just like in the 2001 NBA finals, Bryant's Lakers came out on top. Bryant roused the 20,000 fans who came to jeer him as much as they did to root on the 76ers, scoring 24 points to lead Los Angeles to a 99-91 win over Philadelphia on Friday ni...

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By Ziller KEY BATTLE Kevin Martin vs. Ronnie Brewer. Brewer's an ace defender, but Martin has average 24+ points in his last 10 games against the Jazz, including a memorable 37 last season in Sacramento. Jerry Sloan's frequent fouling strategy helps -- Martin gets a shade less than 10 FTAs against the...

By Brandon Neal The evening will be headlined by Boston traveling to Atlanta, and the exciting Kevin Durant (featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder) taking on Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets. The first slate of games, tipping off at 7PM EST, feature the two best players in the game—Kobe Bryant and LeBron Ja...

By Kelly Dwyer This is in San Antonio, though. And even though the Spurs are without Tony Parker(notes), they can still put points on the board against a Grizzlies defense that is still routinely poor. San Antonio Spurs: 26-18, 91.3 possessions per game (23rd), 110.1 points scored per 100 possessions (eig...

Memphis at San Antonio Your typical ranch stash on this Friday night, 12 games, plenty of contenders; and while...

The day after NBA Commissioner David Stern suspended guards Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton, I wrote about how the Washington Wizards face an uncertain future. I also answered several questions about the Wizards in a two-hour chat on Thursday. Mike Wise wrote that this is time for a...

By Bethlehem Shoals For starters, you've got the perennials, folks like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony. These are also on each year's MVP shortlist, possible Hall of Famers, and the players synonymous with the NBA at this moment. Steve Nash, Tim Duncan...

By Mike from Illinois(noreply@blogger.com) Magic leading scorers Rashard Lewis: 23 points (8 of 13 FGs, 2 of 3 3 PT FGs), 8 rebounds Dwight Howard: 19 points (8 of 12 FGs, 3 of 10 FTs), 10 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals Jameer Nelson: 12 points (5 of 10 FGs), 5 rebounds J.J. Redick (bench): 11 points (2 of 7 FGs, 2 of 5 3 PT FGs)

By secretchord53(noreply@blogger.com) I watched the second half of the Suns 112-106 win over the Mavs tonight. I wanted to get a better handle on Amar'e and what he could bring to the Spurs; plus, Mavs-Suns always seems to produce entertaining basketball. It's also about the only time I'll end up rooting for the Suns.

By Associated Press LeBron James is now shooting with a Golden Arch.

By DAULERIO Since Greg Oden apologized to the world for the cellphone dong shots, many sports columnists have had to suffer through actually writing about it. There were plenty of cautious, you-have-to-be-careful-these-days, newsy approaches. Others, chose to focus on their own shortcomings.

By Michael Cunningham NBA Eastern Conference coaches voted Hawks guard Joe Johnson and center Al Horford to the All-Star team, an NBA source confirmed today. It’s the fourth straight All-Star selection for Johnson and the first for Horford. The Hawks last had two All-Stars in the same year in 1998, when Dikembe...

By noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) Boston Celtics (28-13) at Orlando Magic (28-16) Point Guard vs Shooting Guard vs Ray Allen 15.9 PPG 2.9 APG .345 3P% Small Forward vs Paul Pierce 18.9 PPG 4,8 RPG 3.6 APG Power Forward vs vs Kendrick Perkins 12.0 PPG 8.5 RPG 2.1 BPG vs Kendrick Perkins vs Dwight Howard vs Kevin Garnett vs Rashard Lewis

By Arsenalist Raptors at Knicks | Toronto Sun What did we learn from the Tracy McGrady situation?? DeRozan star snub a turn-off | Basketball | Sports | Toronto Sun Raptors Game Recap – The FAN 590 Toronto – Audio on Demand Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors – Box Score – January 27, 2010 – ESPN

By Adam Lauridsen Wednesday night the on-the-playoff-bubble New Orleans Hornets came to Oakland, and efficiently buried the Warriors.  They didn’t overwhelm the Warriors suddenly or barely eek by them at the buzzer.  They instituted a game plan, stuck with it consistently, and very deliberately built...

By IQofaWarrior Warriors: Golden State of Mind Recap: RECAP: Warriors 110, Hornets 123 - REBOUND! Game thread: GAME THREAD #44: Hornets vs Warriors - 100 Reasons to Watch the NBA, #14: Chris Paul (1060+ comments) Hornets: At The Hive Recap: Title to be added Game thread: Game 45: Hornets @ Warriors

By mwells I decided to push the Blair-Hansbrough debate to the side about a minute into the Pacers game when it was obvious that coach Jim O'Brien committed a blunder by starting Troy Murphy with four wing players. O'Brien obviously didn't see it that way.

C Aaron Gray was dealt to New Orleans for veteran guard Devin Brown. Gray, a second-round draft pick in 2007, had some solid moments for the Bulls early in his pro career, but missed training camp and the first two months of the regular season this year with a stress fracture in his left fibula....

By (author unknown) PHOENIX -- Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday ni

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The Houston Rockets acknowledge they are trying to trade Tracy McGrady, after the two-time scoring champion's representatives asked the team to deal him.

27, 2009) From Doug Smith's Raptors Blog: When (Chris Bosh) reached around or over a defender to tip a missed shot back out to Andrea Bargnani, ... Recap: Raptors 102, Pistons 95Detroit Free Press Raptors hand Pistons seventh straight defeatWJBD Online Globe and Mail -The Detroit News

At New York, Tony Parker scored 22 points, Manu Ginobili added 17, and the San Antonio Spurs took a 95-88 victory over the Knicks. ... Pacers clobbered in MiamiFort Wayne Journal Gazette Wade scores 25, Miami takes control from outset in 114-80 win over PacersThe Canadian Press

Mavericks 104, Nuggets 96: Drew Gooden scored 19 points, lifting visiting Dallas over Denver. The Nuggets, who were missing All-Star guard Chauncey Billups ... Baron Davis' jumper at buzzer gives Los Angeles Clippers a two-point win over ...Contra Costa Times

losing the last two. at Cleveland 108, Houston 83: LeBron James scored 29 points, Mo Williams had 20 and the Cavaliers rode a stifling defense and a ... NBA Capsules: Parker, Ginobili power Spurs past Knicks, 95-88Brownsville Herald NBA roundup: Parker, Ginobili lead SpursMinneapolis Sta...

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Baron Davis hit a long fallaway jumper at the buzzer, and the Los Angeles Clippers dramatically snapped the Boston Celtics' nine-game road winning streak with a 92-90 victory on Sunday night.

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Spurs 112, Bucks 97 — Tim Duncan scored 26 points and San Antonio Spurs never trailed in a victory at Milwaukee. Jazz 97, 76ers 76 — Deron Williams scored ... and more »

Kimel: NBA gives Sacramento Kings fans gift of Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron ...Daily Democrat Cleveland Cavaliers' Christmas Gift for Lakers : A loss from their Home CourtDaily TV and Sports Buzz (blog) NBA Odds - Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles LakersVegasSports-Odds

Seattle Post Intelligencer It probably isn't shocking that Warriors guard Monta Ellis and Phoenix guard Steve Nash had monster games. Or that the game came down to a thrilling finish. ... Corey Maggette leads Warriors over Suns 132-127The Canadian Press

Bulls 96, Hornets 85: Tyrus Thomas returned from injury to score 21 points, Joakim Noah added 17 points and 18 rebounds, and Chicago capped an eventful week ... and more »

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The only good news for Woodstock was it gets a chance to repeat as the Clipper Classic champion when it meets host Putnam at 7:30 pm Monday in the ... HS Girls Basketball: Putnam back in title game of own ClassicNorwich Bulletin all 2 news articles »

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At New York, Dwyane Wade had 30 points and nine rebounds as the Miami Heat spoiled New York's return to Christmas competition, snapping the Knicks' ... Coach Phil Jackson has to hope Lakers are holding something in reserveLos Angeles Times Dubuque Telegraph Herald -ESPN

Tim Duncan scores 26 points and pulls down eight rebounds as the Spurs defeat the Bucks. sports.yahoo.com

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NEW YORK (AP) Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas stored unloaded firearms in a container in his locker, according to the team, and the NBA is looking ... NBA Capsules: Celtics rally for 103-94 victory over PacersBrownsville Herald

By Kelly Dwyer Utah at Orlando Do you know who's in that picture? Larry Krystkowiak, posting up Jeff Turner. Otherwise, crickets. Utah Jazz: 16-11, 92.2 possessions per game (16th), 109.4 points scored per 100 possessions (eighth), 106.7 points allowed per 100 possessions (17th).

Washington Post The Jazz look to bounce back from another humbling road defeat Saturday night when they visit the Charlotte Bobcats, who hope to make up for their own road ... Gameday: Jazz at Bobcats, 7 pm SaturdayCharlotteObserver.com

Dwayne Wade put the Miami Heat on his back and led them to a 104-86 win over the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. The Orlando Magic travelled down ... Orlando Magic @ Miami HeatHoward the Dunk (blog) Wade gets 25, Heat roll past Magic 104-86The Associated Press

Oden Wants To Return This Season: Just one day after posting a reassuring message for the Portland Trailblazers faithful on the team's website, Greg Oden is ... Injured Oden still positiveThe Columbian Despite setbacks, Oden optimistic on his futureNBA.com

Mavericks 100, Thunder 86 — Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and 11 rebounds, and Dallas used a late surge to beat host Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant, the NBA's ... Cavaliers guard Delonte West inactive for game against NBA-worst NetsGaea Times (blog)

NBA Power Poll: Celtics Ride Streak to the Top blog) Pacers (27). SF Danny Granger's plantar fascia injury is a tough blow, and he is eager to return. But anyone who has had that injury knows, ... The Boston Celtics take the top spot in this week's NBA Power PollTrading Markets (press release)

Reuters While the Celtics have won their last two visits to Memphis by an average of 24.0 points, they'll have to match up with a Grizzlies team that is showing ... Celtics conclude road trip against Memphis GrizzliesThe Patriot Ledger Celtics, Lakers continue to rollManila Standard Today

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Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague scores 12 points as the New Jersey Nets and guard Rafer Alston fall 130-107. ATLANTA - If the Nets can't ... NJ Nets fall to Atlanta Hawks, 130-107The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Evans, Johnson lead Hawks to 130-107 win over NetsThe Associated Press

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