Cuban Confirms that Rick Carlisle to be Next Coach of Mavericks
bizofbasketball.com 5/11/2008 — Owner Mark Cuban has confirmed that Rick Carlisle will be the next coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Carlisle most recently coached the Detroit Pistons. "Incredibly excited that Rick has come on board," Cuban said on the team's Web site. "His coaching record speaks for itself. He has a unique ability to coach multiple styles of play, which we think makes him a great fit ...

The Disappearing Act or: How I Learned to Stop Believing in the Magic and Love Chris Paul, Part 1
thearena.wordpress.com 5/11/2008 — I was born and raised in Central Florida, on the Atlantic coast, and I am more excited about the NBA now than I ever have been. But it’s not for the reason you might expect. I’ve never been that big an Orlando Magic fan. I could put ...

Like OMG! Zac and Vanessa are at the game! No way!
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com 5/11/2008 — Disney synergy strikes again. After Mike Tirico mentioned that Disney stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were attending today's Lakers/Jazz game, NBA fans were treated to multiple shots of the teen duo. First, a zoomed out shot of the booth where Tirico and analyst Hubie Brown were seated that managed to catch the very tinest edge of the Disney stars, who were sitting directly to the left.

Cry Me a River
blog.cleveland.com 5/12/2008 — Cavs v. Celtics. Round Two, Game Two quotes, comments and downright bias. Plus, another JBM 216 photo.

San Antonio Flipped the Script in Game Four
emptythebench.com 5/12/2008 — If the Hornets aren’t careful and let this hangover bleed into Game 5 they could easily be looking at a must-win in San Antonio in Game 6. The Spurs have the edge in experience, leadership and savvy — if they play with more hustle and heart again then the Hornets don’t stand a chance.

Spurs switch gears, change luck in series — FOXSports.com News for NBA 5/9/2008
Chris Paul isn't the only great guard in this series. Tony Parker flaunted his skills in a Game 3 win for the Spurs, Charley Rosen says.

WHAT'S THE HOLDUP? — NY Post: Sports 5/9/2008
IF the Knicks wanted to Bogart the pot (Mike D'Antoni) by raising the coaching ante to an unmatchable peak, as alleged by ESPN, what's taking 'em so long? It's not like Camp Cablevision can be outbid for anything or anyone it covets? Years ago...

Parker-Paul matchup highlights series (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 5/11/2008
Besides winning titles, there's another reason Tony Parker loves playing in the NBA. The San Antonio point guard thrives on a good 1-on-1 matchup, such as the one he's got going with New Orleans' Chris Paul in the Western Conference semifinals. "It's ...

Hornets visit Spurs for Game 4 — FOXSports.com News for NBA 5/12/2008
Tony Parker carried the Spurs in Game 3. Can he keep the momentum or will Chris Paul's Hornets take a 3-1 lead? Follow Game 4 LIVE.

WNBA Coming Of Age — NBA.com: News 5/12/2008
In the HARTFORD COURANT, John Altavilla writes "there is a new eight-year television deal with ABC/ESPN that will provide the riches of rights fees for the first time. And a six-year collective bargaining agreement will ensure labor peace as the WNBA ...