Kevin Garnett shows why it's a bad idea to say he's dirty and old
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Lawrence Frank tells the guys about Kevin Garnett, the 76ers' win over the Bulls in Game 6 and more. • Pistons coach Lawrence Frank talks about the closing seconds of the Bulls' loss to the 76ers in Game 6, what it's like It doesn't take much to rile up the NBA's version [...]
Read MoreBaron Davis suffers very serious knee injury, might never play again
The Knicks lost Baron Davis for the rest of the series when BDiddy suffered a dislocated kneecap in the third quarter. Careful watching the video if you're squeamish… Davis' career may be over, but he helped New York AP NEW YORK — Baron Davis has torn the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his [...]
Read MoreAmare Stoudemire starts Game 4
Despite receiving multiple stitches in his left hand, that left his palm looking like a baseball, Amare Stoudemire will not only play in game four, but he will start. Mike Woodson said that “Amare wanted to play” and that the The temptation to lament Amare Stoudemire's sudden lapse into a pit of stupidity and carelessness [...]
Read MorePaul Pierce, Celts even series with Hawks; Josh Smith injured
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith suffered a sprained patella ligament in his left knee late in the Hawks' 87-80 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. In addition to losing Game 2 to the short-handed Boston Celtics last night, the Atlanta Hawks may have potentially lost Josh Smith for some time. Yahoo! Sports reports on [...]
Read MoreStoudemire has hand surgery, to miss Game 3
MIAMI — Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. This much was certain: Amar'e Stoudemire's hand was cut so severely that doctors and paramedics were summoned, drops of blood stained the carpet [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant embracing closer role
THUNDER 99, MAVERICKS 98 — This time Kevin Durant didn't settle for a long 3-pointer. This time he drove and delivered the game-winner in Game 1 of the Western Conference playoff series. By DARNELL MAYBERRY, Staff Writer, | Published: April 29, No. No no noooooooo. Seriously, we had no other reaction to the news about [...]
Read MoreDerrick Rose: Torn ACL, done for year
Both Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer talked to Derrick Rose after the game. And both said they were praying for him. That says a lot about how they view the severity of his injury. "I just pray that he will be all right," Noah said. Update: Report of Derrick Rose's injury was premature; his status [...]
Read MoreKevin Love will sit out rest of Timberwolves' season
In case you missed it, Kevin Love is done for the season, as the Wolves wisely decided not to bring back their franchise superstar for the final meaningless. By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer April 23, 2012 12:18PM MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Love has passed all concussion tests and been cleared by the NBA to return [...]
Read MoreDwyane Wade Pushes Rip Hamilton As Heat, Bulls Rivalry Grows More Physical (VIDEO)
Despite having just crushed the Knicks and Bobcats, Dwyane Wade was still hungry for blood this weekend destroying a group of innocent… Illinois native and NBA star Dwyane Wade visited local Chicago this past week in April with a new initiative to fight poverty and violence in city youth — an initiative in reading. Wade's [...]
Read MoreAndrew Bynum leads Kobe-less Lakers in OT victory over Mavs
By Cindy Boren Andrew Bynum fought through an upper respiratory infection Sunday. (Harry How / Getty Images) Andrew Bynum said he couldn't breathe because of an upper respiratory infection. Kobe Bryant, for the fifth game, couldn't play because of a World Peace admits his poor play at the beginning of the season should've sparked "well-deserved [...]
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