Month: March 2012

Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder

Derek Fisher makes debut for OKC Thunder

Well, veteran point guard Derek Fisher got his wish. After being traded to the Houston Rockets before last week’s NBA trade deadline, the Rockets bought out Fisher’s contract, allowing him to sign with another team. The Oklahoma City, already sitting in first place in the Western Conference, bolstered their lineup with the acquisition of Fisher on Wednesday. He wasted no time in getting acclimated to … Continue reading Derek Fisher makes debut for OKC Thunder

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Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trailblazers, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Trades, Washington Wizards

NBA Trade Deadline Frenzy

At 3 p.m. today, the NBA trade deadline came and saw many prominent moves go down. Here is a recap and some reactions to the players swapping teams: Philadelphia 76ers:  The hometown Philadelphia 76ers just got deeper Thursday by adding Sam Young, the second rounder from Memphis, for future considerations. Young is expected to be put into the 76ers’ $2.7 million trade exception the team … Continue reading NBA Trade Deadline Frenzy

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New York Knicks

Mike D’Antoni Resigns

Sources have stated early Wednesday afternoon that New York Knicks head coach Mike D’Antoni has stepped down amidst a current slump. The Knicks (18-24) have sputtered as of late, losing six straight and seven of eight, after a hot streak over a few weeks prior with the Jeremy Lin phenomenon. They are in a tie with the Milwaukee Bucks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the … Continue reading Mike D’Antoni Resigns

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Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trades

Baseline to Baseline 3/14/12

What’s your overall take on the Dwight Howard situation in Orlando? Most recent reports are saying Dwight wants to finish this season playing for the Magic… Todd Kress: My gut tells me Howard will finish the season in Orlando. While he may want to play for another team in hopes of capturing an NBA title, I don’t think the Magic will trade him before Thursday’s … Continue reading Baseline to Baseline 3/14/12

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Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Trades

Bucks Trade Bogut for Warriors’ Ellis

  ESPN has reported that the Milwaukee Bucks have traded Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson to the Golden State Warriors, in return for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh, and Kwame Brown. Warriors’ combo guard, Monta Ellis, has been the victim of trade rumors for the past few months and tonight is the night Ellis finally gets shipped out of Golden State. Milwaukee will be trading away … Continue reading Bucks Trade Bogut for Warriors’ Ellis

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Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers

Sixers Send Statement in Win over Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers were singing a great tune off broadway this afternoon. They’re 106-94 victory over the slumping Knicks, put New York down into an even deeper hole that they can’t seem to dig themselves out of. After starlet Jeremy Lin burst onto the stage in a February 4th victory over the Nets, the Knicks rode Lin’s momentum to a seven game win streak, and … Continue reading Sixers Send Statement in Win over Knicks

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Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder

Rubio Out For Season; Playoff Race Steams Up

Minnesota’s talented and young rookie, Ricky Rubio suffered a season-ending injury during a game against the Lakers. Rubio tore an ACL in his left knee and won’t be able to cap off what was potentially going to be a Rookie-of-the-Year type of season. The 21-year-old was averaging 10.6 points and 8.2 assists per game for the Wolves this season. Gerald Green’s return to the NBA … Continue reading Rubio Out For Season; Playoff Race Steams Up

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