Ray Allen will not play tonight against the 76ers for elbowing Anderson Varejao in the groin. The suspension was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 5:05 remaining in the third quarter of the Celtics 107-76 loss to the Cavaliers last Sunday. [youtube width=”400″ height=”215″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgDF0oFM4Y[/youtube]
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Saunders to coach the Wizards next season
Flip Saunders has reached an agreement to become the new coach of the Washington Wizards next season. Official announcement is expected next week. The deal reportedly is worth close to $19 million over four years. The Washington Post also reported that Sam Cassell could be an assistant coach for Saunders. Flip Saunders was fired last […]
Cavaliers clinch best record in NBA, set to face detroit in first round
James scored 37 points as the Cavaliers continued their winning streak and beat the Pacers (117-109) on Monday night. It was a big win and a big milestone for the Cavaliers as for the first time they clinched the best record in the NBA. “It’s one step, however, it’s a big step,” James said. “When […]
Ben Wallace suffers a patellar tendon strain
An MRI taken at the Cleveland Clinic today revealed that Ben Wallace has a patellar tendon strain. Wallace will miss tonight’s game against the Pacers and possibly Wednesday night game. His status for the playoffs is unknown at this point. Patellar tendinitis or “jumper’s knee” is a condition resulting from overuse of the knee. It […]
Cavs crush Celtics 107-76
The Cavaliers handed the Celtics their worst loss of the season and they are now one win away from matching the 1985-86 Celtics for best home record. They are also one win away from clinching best record in the League and having home-court throughout the Playoffs. The Cavaliers have now topped Boston in eight straight […]
Ben Wallace out with knee contusion
Ben Wallace, who just returned to the lineup last Wednesday suffered a right knee contusion with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter and didn’t return to action against the Celtics on Sunday afternoon. He will undergo an MRI on Monday and is listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against the Pacers.
Flip Saunders top candidate for Wizards coaching job
Flip Saunders appears to be the top candidate for the coaching job with the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported. Saunders spent his first 9 1/2 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them to the playoffs eight times and lost to the Lakers in the Western Conference finals in 2004. Then he coached the Pistons for three […]
Minor wrist injury sidlines Anderson Varejao
Anderson Varejao is being treated for a swollen and stiff wrist. He received therapy before Sunday’s game against the Spurs but it didn’t improve. X-rays taken at the arena showed no break and there’s a chance he’ll have an MRI today. The team believes it is not serious. Varejao said he could play if it […]