Stephen Dunn/Getty ImagesChris Kaman Out, Scheduled To Have MRIKaman "tweaked" his back in pre-game warm-ups on Tuesday night, and missed the contest. He's also been ruled out for Wednesday night's game, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI.It wasn't reported as being a serious injury originally, but one has to Reebok Dallas Cowboys #9 Tony Romo Realtree camo Jersey
wonder if the team is pulling the quick trigger on an MRI.Keep up on Kaman's status, and feel free to use his replacement, DeAndre Jordan, as the big man has looked good in spot duty for the Clippers.?Kevin Martin To Make His Return on FridayMartin has been practicing and is gearing towards a return this Friday, although he's expected to come off the bench in limited minutes.With Tyreke Evans, Beno Udrih, and Omri Casspi all playing so well together, it'll be interesting to see whether or not Martin's scoring ability adds to the Kings' offense, or takes away from its chemistry.If he has a negative effect, rumors of Martin going on the trading block could emerge.?Vince Carter Still Not Ready To PlayAs expected, Carter missed Tuesday night's game, and will almost definitely not participate in Wednesday's game.Orlando head coach Stan Van Gundy suggested he may be out until the Magic end their road trip, which could have him returning next Monday.J.J. Redick started in place of Carter and logged 37 minutes, while scoring just eight points. It was an off night for Redick, but as long as he's getting the minutes and shooting 8-12 shots, he's not a bad utility play in most leagues.?Kobe Bryant Looking To Play on WednesdayBryant sat out of the fourth quarter in Tuesday's game with "severe" back spasms, making him questionable for Wednesday's game.Bryant said that he couldn't even walk, but his condition is better, and he's confident he'll play. With head coach Phil Jackson also indicating Bryant will be able to go, keep him in your starting lineup for tonight.?Devin Harris Expects To Play against BostonHarris expects to play against Boston tonight (Wednesday), despite tendinitis in his right wrist.Weekly league owners should have been sitting Harris this week, as he and the Nets have just two games Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey
this week.?Ron Artest Questionable for WednesdayArtest played Tuesday night, but is now questionable for Wednesday's action with a sprained finger.Artest hasn't been a great fantasy option, especially in January, as he's averaging fewer than eight points per game in the last 13 days.If Artest is out, look for Luke Walton and Adam Morrison to get some extra minutes, although neither is likely to be even an average fantasy option.?For more NBA news and Fantasy advice, go here.
2011年1月12日星期三
12 Jan 11 Wall Could Be Wizards Savor
Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesWith so much controversy going around in Washington D.C about three time All star Gilbert Arenas and whether he will be in a Washington Wizards uniform long term, It looks like it would be just best for both parties to part ways. Washington's organization has protected Arenas way to Cincinnati Bengals jersey
long from incidents in the past and now they have come to the conclusion where they can not baby him anymore. They paid him $111 dollar contract in the summer of 2008, and gave him the signs that he would be their franchise player. When Arenas brought four guns into the teams locker room on December 24, that showed that he did not have respect for the Wizards organization and the National Basketball Association. Both parties has to come to some agreement where they can part ways and move on.The Wizards are 14-30 and have the fourth worst record in the NBA, its most likely they will be in the NBA lottery when the draft comes around in Late June.Last season, the Wizards traded away Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy Pecherov, and the 5th overall pick In the 2009 NBA draft for Randy Foye and Mike Miller. As great as the move looked for Washington, because they saved $2 million in the deal but they passed on players such as Jonny Flynn, Stephen Curry, Brandon Jennings. Those players all have good talents and could have help the Wizards out tremendously.This upcoming draft in 2010, maybe Washington could get lucky and grab the number one overall pick and draft Kentucky point guard John Wall.Wall is the best freshmen in the game of college basketball and he is quick, Cleveland Browns jersey
explosive,and a great team leader.Wall could save the franchise, he is a young talent and could provide the team a point guard if Gilbert Arenas and the organization decide to part ways.If Washington is able to draft Wall, the team would be in great position for the future and have a great point guard who cares about winning, oppose to a point guard who only cares about himself and not the team.
long from incidents in the past and now they have come to the conclusion where they can not baby him anymore. They paid him $111 dollar contract in the summer of 2008, and gave him the signs that he would be their franchise player. When Arenas brought four guns into the teams locker room on December 24, that showed that he did not have respect for the Wizards organization and the National Basketball Association. Both parties has to come to some agreement where they can part ways and move on.The Wizards are 14-30 and have the fourth worst record in the NBA, its most likely they will be in the NBA lottery when the draft comes around in Late June.Last season, the Wizards traded away Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila, Oleksiy Pecherov, and the 5th overall pick In the 2009 NBA draft for Randy Foye and Mike Miller. As great as the move looked for Washington, because they saved $2 million in the deal but they passed on players such as Jonny Flynn, Stephen Curry, Brandon Jennings. Those players all have good talents and could have help the Wizards out tremendously.This upcoming draft in 2010, maybe Washington could get lucky and grab the number one overall pick and draft Kentucky point guard John Wall.Wall is the best freshmen in the game of college basketball and he is quick, Cleveland Browns jersey
explosive,and a great team leader.Wall could save the franchise, he is a young talent and could provide the team a point guard if Gilbert Arenas and the organization decide to part ways.If Washington is able to draft Wall, the team would be in great position for the future and have a great point guard who cares about winning, oppose to a point guard who only cares about himself and not the team.
12 Jan 11 Portland Trail Blazers Are In a Slump
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesThe Portland Trail Blazers are in a dire need of hope. Without Brandon Roy, winning is like trying to tie a Velcro shoeimpossible.The Blazers are now on a three-game losing streak after tonight game. Monday, they dropped one at home against the Hornets; Wednesday, they got it handed to them at home by the Jazz; and today, the Rockets tried to give Portland a win, but the Blazers generously denied it.What is it going to take for the injured Blazers to get their act together?Brandon Roy is the obvious answer, but Portland is full of talent and should be able to win without Roy.Now that Batum and Fernandez are back, the Blazers are in a great position talent-wise. But the real question is why are the Blazers playing like kindergartners?Andre Miller has not been playing to his potential; he had two points tonight, complemented by two turnovers. That is not an expectedperformance.The Blazers need to decide who will take their game-winning shots instead of passing the ball around and losing all hope for a victory.The concept of a team is playing like a team. Although the Blazers act like a team, lately, they have not played like a team. Teamwork is an important concept to the game of basketball. That is why the Blazers and any other NBA team are called a team, to play with a team and succeed.The Blazers did make a hell of an effort to come back in the last seconds, but it was not good enough.The starting lineup needs to be Miller at point, Rudy at shooting guard, Batum at small forward, Aldridge at power forward, and Juwan Howard at center. That way there will be three threats at the three-point line but also enough power to have a threat at the basket.Once Roy returns, replace Rudy for Roy and sub Rudy in throughout the game, more frequently than usual.Portland has to deal with their height issues due to Oden and Prybilla injuries, but they can still be contenders with their roster, which is full of outstanding talent.The Blazers can contend in the NBA, they just need to take time and think things through and decide on a better game plan. Right now things are not looking good for the Blazers, but there can easily be a drastic turnaround, which is necessary.Most likely Portland will still make the playoffs, but not if they keep this style of play going.A few adjustments and heart can take the Blazers a long way. Nate McMillan has been doing a great job throughout his career coaching Portland, he will figure things out. As of right now, there is no need to worryyet.Keep your heads up Blazers fans, and do not lose hope.
2011年1月10日星期一
10 Jan 11 Will Nate Robinson Really Make The Boston Celtics Better?
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty ImagesLast night the Celtics won their second straight since the All-Star break, edging the LA Lakers last night 87-86. But, realistically, this was a Kobe-less LA, and doesn mean the Celts problems are fixed.In an effort to fix them, the Celtics gained a jolt of energy before yesterdays trade deadline. New England Patriots jersey
But how big of a jolt exactly?Boston received three-time Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry from the New York Knicks in exchange for Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, and Bill Walker.Landry, Giddens, and Walker are throw-ins essentially. The centerpieces are House and Robinson.The extremely athletic Robinson gives the Celtics six more points a game, one more rebound (even though he only 59 and four inches shorter than House), almost three more assists, and shoots better from the field.There also the chance Robinson can really go wild like the time he put up 41 against theAtlanta Hawksthis season.Yet, even with those improvements, the Robinson trade is questionable.For starters, House is a much better three-point shooter both this season and in his career than Robinson and has hit a number of clutch shots for the Celts in both the regular season and the playoffs.Robinson offensive numbers could also be a product of Knicks Head Coach Mike DAntoni offensive scheme that encourages lots of shots and opportunities.Will Robinson be as effective in a more structured offense?Robinson attitude has also been widely criticized. He was benched for nearly an entire month earlier this season by DAntoni because he felt Robinson was concerned with only himself and not the team.The Celtics are hoping New Orleans Saints jersey
that strong veteran leadership from guys like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen will steer Robinson in the right direction.But that leadership has been absent thus far this season and is part of the reason why they are slipping in the standings.When youre a team having leadership and discipline issues, is it smart to trade for a player whose attitude has been questioned so frequently?Robinson can be a sparkplug off the bench and will bring a renewed enthusiasm to a Celtics team sleep-walking through the season. However, another reason to question the trade is because it doesn push the Celtics over the edge or past their two main competitors.The trade for Robinson means nothing compared to the Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference leader, getting Antawn Jamison from Washington. Adding a 20-point-10-rebound threat to add to the starting lineup really upgrades the entire Cleveland team, especially improving their ability to finally match up with forwards that play on the perimeter, like Boston Rasheed Wallace and Orlando Rashard Lewis.The trade for Robinson also New York Giants jersey
doesn even make Boston better than the Orlando Magic. The Magic didn make a move at the deadline, but they made their splash in the offseason getting Vince Carter and looks like they have finally found a good chemistry, winning 11 of their last 14 games.So can Robinson really inject enough energy and enthusiasm into the Celtics to really be a meaningful addition, or was it a trade that shook the team up just for the sake of doing something different?
But how big of a jolt exactly?Boston received three-time Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson and Marcus Landry from the New York Knicks in exchange for Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, and Bill Walker.Landry, Giddens, and Walker are throw-ins essentially. The centerpieces are House and Robinson.The extremely athletic Robinson gives the Celtics six more points a game, one more rebound (even though he only 59 and four inches shorter than House), almost three more assists, and shoots better from the field.There also the chance Robinson can really go wild like the time he put up 41 against theAtlanta Hawksthis season.Yet, even with those improvements, the Robinson trade is questionable.For starters, House is a much better three-point shooter both this season and in his career than Robinson and has hit a number of clutch shots for the Celts in both the regular season and the playoffs.Robinson offensive numbers could also be a product of Knicks Head Coach Mike DAntoni offensive scheme that encourages lots of shots and opportunities.Will Robinson be as effective in a more structured offense?Robinson attitude has also been widely criticized. He was benched for nearly an entire month earlier this season by DAntoni because he felt Robinson was concerned with only himself and not the team.The Celtics are hoping New Orleans Saints jersey
that strong veteran leadership from guys like Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen will steer Robinson in the right direction.But that leadership has been absent thus far this season and is part of the reason why they are slipping in the standings.When youre a team having leadership and discipline issues, is it smart to trade for a player whose attitude has been questioned so frequently?Robinson can be a sparkplug off the bench and will bring a renewed enthusiasm to a Celtics team sleep-walking through the season. However, another reason to question the trade is because it doesn push the Celtics over the edge or past their two main competitors.The trade for Robinson means nothing compared to the Cavaliers, the Eastern Conference leader, getting Antawn Jamison from Washington. Adding a 20-point-10-rebound threat to add to the starting lineup really upgrades the entire Cleveland team, especially improving their ability to finally match up with forwards that play on the perimeter, like Boston Rasheed Wallace and Orlando Rashard Lewis.The trade for Robinson also New York Giants jersey
doesn even make Boston better than the Orlando Magic. The Magic didn make a move at the deadline, but they made their splash in the offseason getting Vince Carter and looks like they have finally found a good chemistry, winning 11 of their last 14 games.So can Robinson really inject enough energy and enthusiasm into the Celtics to really be a meaningful addition, or was it a trade that shook the team up just for the sake of doing something different?
2011年1月9日星期日
9 Jan 11 John Salmons Proving To Be Perfect Fit for Bucks
John Salmons has played seven games with the Milwaukee Bucks since coming over in a deadline deal that sent Hakim Warrick to the Chicago Bulls.Since the trade, Milwaukee has gone 6-1, winning its first six games since acquiring the 6' 6" 30-year old from Chicago.When Michael Redd went out earlier in the season with a torn ACL, his second such injury in as many years, the Bucks needed someone who could score on a consistent basis.Charlie Bell just wasn't going to cut it as a viable scoring option for the Bucks.Over the past two seasons, Redd has Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward Realtree camo Jersey
become a liability for Milwaukee, playing in just 51 games over that span and seeing his shooting percentages decrease as well.After his first injury, Redd showed fans this season that he wasn't fully recovered, shooting just 35 percent from the field, including 30 percent from behind the arc and just 71 percent from the free-throw line.What Salmons has done in just a short period of time is just what the Bucks needed, helping them into the seventh playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Salmons only has a 9.2 ppg scoring average for his career, but averaged 18 ppg with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls last season.So far this season, Salmons is averaging about 13 ppg with the Bulls and Bucks, including20.1 ppg with Milwaukee in his seven games.Salmons also holds the responsibility of guarding the opponent's best scorer, something that Redd couldn't be trusted with; Luc Richard Mbah a Moute handled those duties before the trade.Milwaukee's six-game winning streak may have come to an end recently, but it still holds a coveted playoff spot in the East. Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
The Bucks probably had ideas of trading Redd away prior to the deadline, but that point became mute when he went down with his second torn ACL.Redd still won't be 100 percent if he returns, making Salmons the obvious choice of the future.Plus, Salmons is on pace to earnjust over$6 million next year, while Redd will earn over $17 million. It's time to save some money, especially since the loss of Redd isn't affecting the number of victories being put up by the Bucks.With the addition of Salmons, and his good performances, it makes Redd's days in Milwaukee numbered.Because, as they say, "This town ain't big enough for the two of them."
become a liability for Milwaukee, playing in just 51 games over that span and seeing his shooting percentages decrease as well.After his first injury, Redd showed fans this season that he wasn't fully recovered, shooting just 35 percent from the field, including 30 percent from behind the arc and just 71 percent from the free-throw line.What Salmons has done in just a short period of time is just what the Bucks needed, helping them into the seventh playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Salmons only has a 9.2 ppg scoring average for his career, but averaged 18 ppg with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls last season.So far this season, Salmons is averaging about 13 ppg with the Bulls and Bucks, including20.1 ppg with Milwaukee in his seven games.Salmons also holds the responsibility of guarding the opponent's best scorer, something that Redd couldn't be trusted with; Luc Richard Mbah a Moute handled those duties before the trade.Milwaukee's six-game winning streak may have come to an end recently, but it still holds a coveted playoff spot in the East. Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
The Bucks probably had ideas of trading Redd away prior to the deadline, but that point became mute when he went down with his second torn ACL.Redd still won't be 100 percent if he returns, making Salmons the obvious choice of the future.Plus, Salmons is on pace to earnjust over$6 million next year, while Redd will earn over $17 million. It's time to save some money, especially since the loss of Redd isn't affecting the number of victories being put up by the Bucks.With the addition of Salmons, and his good performances, it makes Redd's days in Milwaukee numbered.Because, as they say, "This town ain't big enough for the two of them."
2011年1月8日星期六
8 Jan 11 LeBron And Cavs Have Right Coach In Mike Brown
Elsa/Getty ImagesAll the pieces aren't in place, but it doesn't look as if that matters to coach Mike Brown. His Cavaliers are playing about as well as any team without a legitimate NBA center can play these days, and for God's sake, what might Brown's team play like once arealcenter does show up? Atlanta Falcons jersey
That's a question that only the postseason might be able to answer. In a lot of ways, his Cavaliers are a different team altogether than the one Brown led into the NBA Eastern Finals last season against the Orlando Magic.For one thing, these Cavs are deeper. Brown can dip into his bench and find a useful piece from one to 12. In Antawn Jamison, Brown has found a premium power forward. Complementary players in Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker were not there for Brown a season ago either.He also has a more seasoned J.J. Hickson, and Jawad Williams has been more than stagehands for Brown."We stress playing the right way," he says.Pay no attention to the fact that Brown hasn't had the Delonte West of a year ago or that the flashy Daniel Gibson has been pushed to the end of coach's rotation. Baltimore Ravens jersey
The team hasn't missed them. Ask Brown about this team, and he almost ignores the fact that center Shaquille O'Neal, a summer acquisition, is injured and sidelined until the playoffs or that Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a key part of the Jamison trade, is sitting and awaiting the official go-ahead to re-sign.But even when Z returns, will Brown need him?Maybe not these fine-tuned Cavs.Read More ...
That's a question that only the postseason might be able to answer. In a lot of ways, his Cavaliers are a different team altogether than the one Brown led into the NBA Eastern Finals last season against the Orlando Magic.For one thing, these Cavs are deeper. Brown can dip into his bench and find a useful piece from one to 12. In Antawn Jamison, Brown has found a premium power forward. Complementary players in Jamario Moon and Anthony Parker were not there for Brown a season ago either.He also has a more seasoned J.J. Hickson, and Jawad Williams has been more than stagehands for Brown."We stress playing the right way," he says.Pay no attention to the fact that Brown hasn't had the Delonte West of a year ago or that the flashy Daniel Gibson has been pushed to the end of coach's rotation. Baltimore Ravens jersey
The team hasn't missed them. Ask Brown about this team, and he almost ignores the fact that center Shaquille O'Neal, a summer acquisition, is injured and sidelined until the playoffs or that Zydrunas Ilgauskas, a key part of the Jamison trade, is sitting and awaiting the official go-ahead to re-sign.But even when Z returns, will Brown need him?Maybe not these fine-tuned Cavs.Read More ...
2010年12月30日星期四
30 Dec 10 Karl Malone To Join John Stockton and Jerry Sloan in Hall of Fame This Summer
George Frey/Getty ImagesKarl Malone was absolutely the most dominant power forward of his time. He was also arguably the greatest power forward in the history of the game.It was unofficially announced on Friday that Malone will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer. The official announcement will be made Monday in Indianapolis as part of the NCAA championship festivities.His induction comes a year after the enshrinement of his longtime running mate John Stockton and venerable coach Jerry Sloan.Joining Malone Atlanta Falcons jersey
will be Scottie Pippen, making it back-to-back Jazz-Bulls inductions. Michael Jordan was enshrined with Stockton and Sloan last summer.It only fitting as these two teams played in the Finals in back-to-back years in 97 and 98.There was never a doubt in anyone mind that Malone would enter the Hall of Fame. I personally think it's a shame he didn enter at the same time as Stockton.That extra year he played in L.A. didn do anyone any good, and it just wasn right seeing Malone in a different uniform.Despite the unexciting ending to his career, Malone gave the fans in Utah a lot to cheer about.He was a two-time MVP and twice led his team to the Finals.He was strong on the inside, but had a tremendous fade-away jumper that kept defenders on their heels. He wasn a shooter like some of the big men today, but he could hit the big shots when he needed to.Anybody who grew up in the Utah area during Malone career can hear the familiar sounds of Hot Rod Hundley yelling out, Stockton to Malone, on numerous occasions when the Jazz played.Itwas one ofBaltimore Ravens jersey
those rare times when teammates just click with each other. The result was something special.Malone was always giving reporters plenty to write about with his play on the courtand his mouth off the court.Despite his constant whining about wanting to go somewhere where it rained more, Malone will always be one of Utah most well-respected athletes.I had the chance to meet Malone a couple of times. Nothing beats the time my 5-year-old neighbor walked up to the massive Malone though, and told him he wasn a team player during one of his whiny periods.Say what you want about the end of his careerand the many times he appeared less than thrilled to be in Utahbut you have to give the man his due.He teamed up with Stockton to form one of the most consistent teams in NBA history. Buffalo Bills jersey
They were always in the playoffs, and often in it right until the end.It is a pity that neither won the ultimate prize, but both had stellar careers.The Mailman is finally getting his spot in the hall like we all knew he would. It just feels right for him to be back with Stockton again after all these years.Thanks for all of the memories, Karl. You deserve the recognition.This article is also featured onSports According to Dave
will be Scottie Pippen, making it back-to-back Jazz-Bulls inductions. Michael Jordan was enshrined with Stockton and Sloan last summer.It only fitting as these two teams played in the Finals in back-to-back years in 97 and 98.There was never a doubt in anyone mind that Malone would enter the Hall of Fame. I personally think it's a shame he didn enter at the same time as Stockton.That extra year he played in L.A. didn do anyone any good, and it just wasn right seeing Malone in a different uniform.Despite the unexciting ending to his career, Malone gave the fans in Utah a lot to cheer about.He was a two-time MVP and twice led his team to the Finals.He was strong on the inside, but had a tremendous fade-away jumper that kept defenders on their heels. He wasn a shooter like some of the big men today, but he could hit the big shots when he needed to.Anybody who grew up in the Utah area during Malone career can hear the familiar sounds of Hot Rod Hundley yelling out, Stockton to Malone, on numerous occasions when the Jazz played.Itwas one ofBaltimore Ravens jersey
those rare times when teammates just click with each other. The result was something special.Malone was always giving reporters plenty to write about with his play on the courtand his mouth off the court.Despite his constant whining about wanting to go somewhere where it rained more, Malone will always be one of Utah most well-respected athletes.I had the chance to meet Malone a couple of times. Nothing beats the time my 5-year-old neighbor walked up to the massive Malone though, and told him he wasn a team player during one of his whiny periods.Say what you want about the end of his careerand the many times he appeared less than thrilled to be in Utahbut you have to give the man his due.He teamed up with Stockton to form one of the most consistent teams in NBA history. Buffalo Bills jersey
They were always in the playoffs, and often in it right until the end.It is a pity that neither won the ultimate prize, but both had stellar careers.The Mailman is finally getting his spot in the hall like we all knew he would. It just feels right for him to be back with Stockton again after all these years.Thanks for all of the memories, Karl. You deserve the recognition.This article is also featured onSports According to Dave
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