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Kobe’s Selfishness Shows No Bounds
joshqpublic.com — You’re so vain, you probably think this song is about you. You’re so vain, I’ll bet you think this song is about you. Don’t you? Don’t you? -Carly Simon Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Last season Kobe Bryant proved that he is one of the ... (more) Kobe’s Selfishness Shows No Bounds
Iverson granted leave from Grizzlies
scoresreport.com — Per ESPN… Allen Iverson was granted permission to leave the Memphis Grizzlies to deal with a personal matter, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on Saturday. Iverson had a meeting with Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley Friday night after the team lost 114-98 to the Los Angeles ... (more) Iverson granted leave from Grizzlies
Wild Fantasy – Where Intangibles are Meaningless
nbamate.com — So you’re online checking out an NBA box score and the following play-by-play line appears: "3:20 NY – D. Milicic misses a 3 foot hook shot in the lane". Do you think to yourself: a) "What a bust!" b) "Hey, I didn’t realise Milicic was still ... (more) Wild Fantasy – Where Intangibles are Meaningless

The Power Of Family Is Stronger Than Autism
maurybrown.com — A Note …. SPORTS BASH is about sports, but in reality, it’s about more. Since this is a personal blog, there may be intersections into other matters of interest. One of mine (and a growing legion of others around the world) is autism. I hope you will bear with me on the side roads, ... (more) The Power Of Family Is Stronger Than Autism

What’s Wrong With The Cavaliers
hoopsaddict.com — Through the first week of the NBA season, a few popular championship picks have come out a little flat. Granted the season’s barely cracked dawn, but apart from the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, nearly every preseason contender that had made a significant addition in the off season as an ... (more) What’s Wrong With The Cavaliers
Broad gets all clear
dannypugsley.blogspot.com — Stuart Broad will be rested from England's remaining warm-up matches ahead of the limited-overs series against South Africa after jarring his bowling shoulder in England's 185-run victory against the Eagles at Bloemfontein on Friday. Broad was sent for a precautionary scan which revealed ... (more) Broad gets all clear
Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince out indefinitely with ruptured disc
sports.espn.go.com — The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back. (more) Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince out indefinitely with ...
Tayshaun Prince is out indefinitely
need4sheed.com — Bad news Pistons fan: “The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back. The team said Saturday that the injury was confirmed following an MRI exam and evaluation by team doctors this week. The Pistons ... (more) Tayshaun Prince is out indefinitely
Injury Updates: Courtney Lee Out – CDR Has Swine Flu
netsarescorching.com — It was just announced on the pregame show. Dave D has the report : The Nets’ bleak medical condition actually managed to get worse Saturday. Chris Douglas-Roberts has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, Nets president Rod Thorn revealed in a statement Saturday afternoon. The second-year ... (more) Injury Updates: Courtney Lee Out – CDR Has Swine Flu
Breaking News: Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies For Personal Reasons
blacksportsonline.com — Iverson met with Griz owner Michael Heisley Friday night following the team’s 114-98 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The pair met again this morning, and Iverson was expected to depart for Atlanta this afternoon. (more) Breaking News: Allen Iverson Leaves Grizzlies For ...
Michael Jordan Basketball Cards Sale
mybaseballcardspace.info — A great sale on Michael Jordan Upper Deck basketball cards. (more) Michael Jordan Basketball Cards Sale
Game 7 Preview vs. Boston
netsarescorching.com — So we are going into this game running nearly on empty, I mean yesterday we had Trenton Hassell play 46 minutes. Rafer Alston played 40. Brook Lopez played 44. According to the Nets game notes , CDR is still out. His Twitter page confirms : To weak to stand up in the shower. Guess ... (more) Game 7 Preview vs. Boston
Celtics vs Nets NBA Betting Odds
Celtics vs Nets NBA Betting Odds
sports-odds.com — Celtics vs Nets NBA Betting Odds makers at sportsbook Bodog.com have the New Jersey Nets +14 point underdogs against the Boston Celtics. The fans at Izod Center will be treated to a game between Paul Pierce’s Boston Celtics and the New Jersey Nets when they take their seats on Saturday at 7:30pm... (more) Celtics vs Nets NBA Betting Odds
Kobe scores 41, becomes youngest player to reach 24,000 points
usatoday.com — Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers ... (more) Kobe scores 41, becomes youngest player to reach 24,000 ...
NSS Live Game Chat: Celtics vs Nets
northstationsports.com — Chat with the Experts… Well, we’d like to consider ourselves as experts… (lol) All of your favorite Celtics bloggers from around the web have centralized (Thanks to Ginos Jungle) their chat location for tonight’s game. Should be fun… Check us out! Gino’s ... (more) NSS Live Game Chat: Celtics vs Nets
Lakers Kobe Bryant youngest to reach 24,000 point mark
thesportsweekly.com — Los Angeles Lakers all-star guard Kobe Bryant reached another milestone on Friday night, becoming the youngest ball-player to Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryantreach 24,000 points, in the Lakers win 114-98 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant scored 41 points on 19... (more) Lakers Kobe Bryant youngest to reach 24,000 point mark
Wizards pummeled by Pacers on the road
examiner.com — Washington couldn't stop the Indiana Pacers inside or out last night and fell in a 102-86 road loss. Caron Butler led Washington with 24 points while Brendan Haywood reached a career-high 19 rebounds against Roy Hibbert and the NBA debut of Tyler Hansbrough. (more) Wizards pummeled by Pacers on the road
Preview and Game Thread #7: Denver Nuggets @ Atlanta Hawks
peachtreehoops.com — Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game  #7   @ 5-1 4-2 Philips Arena Nov. 7th, 2009, 7:00 PM Sports South,  Hawks Radio Network ,  NBA Audio League Pass Probable starters: Chauncey Billups PG Mike Bibby  ... (more) Preview and Game Thread #7: Denver Nuggets @ Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics at New Jersey Nets LIVE CHAT
ginosjungle.webs.com — Look at the preview and join the LIVE CHAT during the game. (more) Boston Celtics at New Jersey Nets LIVE CHAT
Tayshaun Prince Out Indefinitely with Ruptured Disc
motownstringmusic.com — We now know that it's going to take more than just a little back strain to keep Tayshaun Prince out of an NBA basketball game.   Via the  Detroit Free Press :  Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince will be out indefinitely with what the team said is a small ruptured of a disc in ... (more) Tayshaun Prince Out Indefinitely with Ruptured Disc
Rebirth of Eddie House Offseason Questions
ginosjungle.webs.com — Eddie house at PG? I dont know if that is good for the team. (more) Rebirth of Eddie House Offseason Questions
Blazers 96, Spurs 84 Re-Thoughts
ripcityproject.com — That’s a little more like it, no? Less ball watching on offense, ball movement was crisper leading to team scoring contributions and the term “help defense” actually existed on the court. A lot of the problems of the last few games weren’t problems anymore. They ... (more) Blazers 96, Spurs 84 Re-Thoughts
Lion Face/Lemon Face 11.6.09
hardwoodparoxysm.com — Why do we write so many posts about lions and lemons? Because there are no fours. Also, this: Lion Face: Jason Richardson Six threes. Ten boards. 33 points overall. Leading the 5-1 Suns past the undefeated Celtics in Boston. Helluva night ... (more) Lion Face/Lemon Face 11.6.09

Orlando Magic News for November 7th: Hack-a-Howard Strategy is Frustrating Dwight; Additional ...
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by Fernando Medina - NBAE via Getty Images Browse more photos » Magic still looking for way to deal with opponents approach to Howard Brian Schmitz talks about how the Orlando Magic ... (more) Orlando Magic News for November 7th: Hack-a-Howard ...
Pacers 101, Knicks 89
postingandtoasting.com — More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP Browse more photos » I missed this one, and I'm damn glad I did. What the hell happened? (more) Pacers 101, Knicks 89
Wizards lose badly to Pacers: Final wrap
bulletsforever.com — by Darron Cummings - AP View full size photo » I'm choosing to forget about this game for the most part, only because writing about it will aggravate me so much.  We all ... (more) Wizards lose badly to Pacers: Final wrap
Pacers Vroom Past Gasless Wizards 102-86: Screenshot Game Faces & Flip’s Lineups
truthaboutit.net — It’s baffling how for the second game in a row the Wizards came out flat and lacking energy. You’d think that with the sour taste of a 19-win season still fresh, this team would play like they have something to prove. Guess not. ... (more) Pacers Vroom Past Gasless Wizards 102-86: Screenshot ...
More on the Jamison outburst, and the teams frustration.
agentdagger.com — (Screen picture taken from Truth About It ) They say you should choose your words so that when you do use them, they carry that much more weight. For the mostly quiet Antawn Jamison, his words must have been pretty freaking heavy last night after the Wizards lost to the pacers in embarresing ... (more) More on the Jamison outburst, and the teams frustration.
Tayshaun out indefinitely
pistonsnationblog.com — Just found out on Twitter that Tayshaun Prince will be out indefinitely with a small rupture of a disc in his lower back. I’m no doctor, nor have a suffered a similar injury but disc rupture just doesn’t sound like something you can “walk off” Anyone clamoring for a ... (more) Tayshaun out indefinitely
Nuggets at Hawks NBA Odds - Nov. 7, 2009
vegassports-odds.com — The Denver Nuggets (5-1) head out east to play the Atlanta Hawks (4-2) at 7:00pm EST in a game that can be seen on NBATV. Denver’s only loss of the season came at the hands of the Miami Heat on Friday night losing 96-88 as 1-point favorites in NBA odds. (more) Nuggets at Hawks NBA Odds - Nov. 7, 2009
Crazy John Hollinger: LeBron to Minnesota?
thebiglead.com — Because ESPN’s John Hollinger is apparently serious: Let me throw out an even crazier proposition — Minnesota. The Wolves will have the cap space to make a run at LeBron, depending on a few variables — or at the very least can ... (more) Crazy John Hollinger: LeBron to Minnesota?
The Clock is Ticking on Elton Brand and the Philadelphia 76ers
emptythebench.com — Is the Elton Brand of old gone for good? If the Sixers drag their heels much longer and keep waiting for the double-double machine they thought they signed in ‘08 to return, they’re running a serious risk of flushing $82 million down the toilet with little to nothing to show for it. (more) The Clock is Ticking on Elton Brand and the Philadelphia ...
Game 7 Scouting Report
netsarescorching.com — Game 7 vs. Boston (6-1) Projected Starting Lineup 1. Rajon Rondo | 6′1″ | 171 lbs. | 33 MPG | 9.9 PPG | 9.9 APG | 56.9% FG | 0% 3 | 50% FT Not the best outside shooter, wants to use his speed to get in the lane. He can hit the floater and can finish in traffic. He also ... (more) Game 7 Scouting Report
More Players Should React After A Loss Like Jamison Did Friday Night!
lebasketbawl.com — Even before New York Vinnie writes a word of this column I realize all the grief and heat that I am going to take for the stand I am going to take. New York Vinnie will get e-mails saying that I am twisted and Frickin sick and my priorities are all messed up. That is fine New York Vinnie has ... (more) More Players Should React After A Loss Like Jamison Did ...
Chicago Bulls 2009-2010 Team Goes 80’s On Us
notqualifiedtocomment.com — I would have to say watching Luol Deng belt out “Fame” is probably the highlight of my day. Enjoy the Bulls Totally 80’s tapes! h/t: Golan (more) Chicago Bulls 2009-2010 Team Goes 80’s On Us
Celtics Look to Bounce Back vs Nets
celticsblog.com — (6-1)   at  (0-6) Boston Celtics (6-1) at New Jersey Nets (0-6) Saturday, November 7 7:30 PM ET Game #8  Away Game #4 TV:  CSN HD, YES HD, LP 751, 752 Izod Center Referees:   Mark Wunderlich, Joe Forte, Eli Roe   Game Thread     ... (more) Celtics Look to Bounce Back vs Nets
Meadowlark Lemon to the Knicks in 2010?
whatwouldoakleydo.blogspot.com — Not only do I enjoy that Knicks fan Chris Rock flexed his hoops knowledge last night during the game and that he cracked a few jokes at our team's expense (self-deprecation is a quality that I admire in sports fans almost) but I feel forever glad that there was one C. Rock-JVG improv moment. ... (more) Meadowlark Lemon to the Knicks in 2010?
Pistons Defensive Problems are on the Perimeter
motownstringmusic.com — I've been stewing over the Pistons 2-4 start and began doing some light research regarding their meltdown defense in three of their first six games.  Sure, it's a small sample size, but I couldn't help thinking about the 36, 44, and 40 point quarters, respectively, the Pistons have allowed ... (more) Pistons Defensive Problems are on the Perimeter
Video evidence of a defensive lapse, starring Rajon Rondo
redsarmy.com — Here's the situation: 3rd quarter, Celtics down 3 and fighting like hell to get ahead of the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix has the ball out of bounds. As the play starts, two players flare to either side of the court, clearing space underneath the hoop. Phoenix is trying to get a play to the ... (more) Video evidence of a defensive lapse, starring Rajon Rondo
Tru Warier To Barkley : Vernon Maxwell Is A Role Model
cantstopthebleeding.com — TNT went flufftastic on the Lakers F Thursday night, and following clips of Artest hanging out in a recording studio, the TMZ offices and explaining his haircut, Charles Barkley suggested that perhaps the Aubernica brawler would be better served concentrating on hoops. Hours later, Artest ... (more) Tru Warier To Barkley : Vernon Maxwell Is A Role Model
Bloggers Talk: Boston Cecltics
netsarescorching.com — With the defending Atlantic Division champion Boston Celtics coming to town tonight, Nets Are Scorching gets the skinny from Zach Lowe, of the dynamic Celtics TrueHoop site, Celtics Hub . NAS: With his contract extension, it looks like Rajon Rondo is in the Celtics’ long-term plans. ... (more) Bloggers Talk: Boston Cecltics
Game 6: Kings @ Jazz, A Preview
truebluejazz.com — Sacramento Kings (1-4) @ Utah Jazz (2-3) Probable Line-Ups: Kings: Beno Udrih, Tyreke Evans, Andres Nocioni, Jason Thompson, Spencer Hawes Jazz: Deron, Brewer, AK-47, Booze, Okur Coming In: For the first time this season, the ... (more) Game 6: Kings @ Jazz, A Preview
Amick: Kevin Martin Forced Out of Acton
sactownroyalty.com — The Bee 's Sam Amick has the scoop : It remains unclear whether he will have surgery or simply put the wrist in the cast, but Martin won't be returning to the floor anytime soon. He met with a local hand specialist this morning and had the MRIs ... (more) Amick: Kevin Martin Forced Out of Acton
Dunk of The Week: Andre Iguodala Dunks On Terrence Williams
allhiphopsports.blogspot.com — Iguodala with another of his patented NASTY and POWERFUL throwdowns to win Dunk of The Week honors, via You Got Dunked On . Wish I had a pic of this one... More: Dunk of The Week (more) Dunk of The Week: Andre Iguodala Dunks On Terrence Williams
Orlando Sentinel
blogs.orlandosentinel.com — Ryan Anderson wore a boot on his right foot today and said an MRI this morning showed his injury isn't especially serious -- no tear or break. "I guess it's the best possible situation for what happened," Anderson said. But it will keep Anderson out ... (more) Orlando Sentinel
Ganguli: Ryan Anderson's MRI Confirms a Sprained Ankle, Nothing More
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP Browse more photos » Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel reveals the good news . Ryan Anderson wore a boot on his right foot today and said an MRI this ... (more) Ganguli: Ryan Anderson's MRI Confirms a Sprained Ankle, ...
From bad to worse
myteamrivals.typepad.com — I saw on the sports ticker last night that Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas will be out 4-6 weeks due to a fracture in his forearm from a weightlifting session. He will be going into surgery today to repair the damage. Not a great start for Thomas, not at all. There is the falling ... (more) From bad to worse

Iguodala Is A Bad Man – Iggy Goes Godzilla At MSG
thehoopshaven.com — Andre Iguodala is one of the game’s premier above the rim players. This series is in honor of Iggy and to display all of his ferocious dunks and top plays for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Since he is quite possibly the best athlete in the NBA, Iguodala needs to compete once ... (more) Iguodala Is A Bad Man – Iggy Goes Godzilla At MSG
Orlando Magic News & Notes: Anderson in a Boot | Howard the Dunk | An Orlando Magic Blog
howardthedunk.com — The Orlando Sentinel’s Tania Ganguli reported that Ryan Anderson was in a boot today and Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy would be “shocked” if he played all week. That will leave Brandon Bass as the only Power Forward able to play for the Magic this week. We’ll probably have to see Matt ... (more) Orlando Magic News & Notes: Anderson in a Boot | Howard ...
Magic Have Depth Tested, Finally Defeat the Pistons Despite Poor Effort | Howard the Dunk | An ...
howardthedunk.com — The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 110-103 on Friday night at Amway Arena. Detroit had won 29 of the previous 35 games against the Magic, eliminating them from the playoffs in 2003, 2007 and 2008 and entered the game with six straight victories over the Magic including a series sweep las (more) Magic Have Depth Tested, Finally Defeat the Pistons ...