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Category Archives: Around the NBA
LeBron and Hughes among the least improved candidates
John Hollinger, an ESPN.com editor listed in his article today(subscription required) players that have taken the biggest steps backward. The article titled “Kirilenko, LeBron among Least Improved candidates” picks 15 players who have disappointed him the most, based not only on changes in their PER from a year ago, but on other qualitative factors such […]
Damon Jones gets his wish
League sources have indicated that Damon Jones is expected to be invited to take part in the Three-Point Shootout on All-Star Saturday in Las Vegas. On Monday, he stayed after practice and set up ball racks to work on the contest’s format. “I feel good about my chances of being invited,” Jones said. “I’ve been […]
Cavs ranked 10th-most valuable franchise
Forbes magazine’s annual look at NBA team evaluations puts the Cavs in a positive light, ranking them as the 10th-most valuable franchise at $380 million, according to Brian Windhorst. That’s up seven percent from last year and more than 70 percent since James’ arrival in 2003. The publication reported the Cavs took in a record […]
Luke Jackson signs 10 day contract with Clippers
Luke Jackson, a former first-round draft choice of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson, a 6-foot-7, 215-pounder, averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in six games for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League this season. Jackson, the 10th overall pick in the 2004 […]
Jason Kidd accuses his wife of mistreating their children
Jason Kidd has accused his wife of mistreating their three children, according to a report published today. Kidd filed a domestic violence complaint Monday in state Superior Court in Hackensack, The Record of Bergen County reported in Tuesday’s newspapers. The police department served papers in connection with the complaint, Lt. Tim Haruthunian said. He declined […]
Michael Jordan and his wife filed for divorce
Michael Jordan and his wife, Juanita, filed for divorce Friday after 17 years of marriage.”Michael and Juanita Jordan mutually and amicably decided to end their 17-year marriage,” the couple said in a statement issued through their lawyers. “A judgment for dissolution of their marriage was entered today. There will be no further statements.” Juanita Jordan […]
Memphis Grizzlies fired coach Mike Fratello
The Memphis Grizzlies fired coach Mike Fratello on Thursday after an NBA-worst 6-24 start. The Grizzlies’ career winningest coach, Fratello had a 95-83 record and had guided Memphis to consecutive playoff appearances. Tony Barone Sr., the Grizzlies’ director of player personnel, was selected to be the interim coach. Fratello left his television career to take […]