Five things to take from Lakers' 102-99 loss to Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum dives to for a loose ball as Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, right, looks on during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl directs his squad against [...]
Read MoreStoudemire has hand surgery, to miss Game 3
NBA.com
MIAMI — Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. MIAMI — Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass [...]
Read MoreLakers' Jordan Hill is charged with third-degree felony
Boston Heral
By Elliott Teaford, Staff Writer LOS ANGELES – The Lakers don't expect power forward Jordan Hill to miss any games or practices in the wake of felony assault charges filed against him Monday morning by the Harris County District Attorney in Houston. UPDATE: The LA Times has more on this story: “Lakers reserve forward Jordan [...]
Read MoreJordan Hill Charged In Choking Case
ESPN
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill faces a felony assault charge after his girlfriend accused him of choking and shoving her in Houston earlier this year. Hill is charged with assaulting 28-year-old Reserve forward Jordan Hill, suddenly a key part of the Lakers rotation, is facing a third-degree felony assault charge [...]
Read MoreTony Parker's 28 leads Spurs over Jazz 106-91 in Game 1
Boston Heral
UCLA's decision to hire a longtime Atlanta AAU coach has paid huge and immediate dividends with recruiting. Tony Parker, the basketball star from. UCLA added another big piece to one of the nation's top college basketball recruiting classes Monday when ESPN 100 center Tony Parker joined the Bruins. Parker (Lithonia/Miller Grove), the No. 26 overall [...]
Read MoreKevin Durant embracing closer role
ESPN
As such, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Kevin Durant will win his third consecutive NBA scoring title. The two players had been neck and neck down the stretch for the scoring crown. Durant's Thunder played their season finale on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant or Kevin Durant. Black Mamba or Durantula. Pick your poison. But what else [...]
Read MoreHoward-less Magic shock Pacers in Game 1
USA TODAY
Indiana Pacers playoff games scheduled for NBA TV will also be broadcast on Fox Sports Indiana. Will have something more in-depth later tonight on the mess that was the Pacers late-game performance in this 81-77 game-one loss to the Magic. Here is how each guy played individually tonight. Agree? Disagree? Express The Pacers take favorable [...]
Read MoreDwyane Wade Pushes Rip Hamilton As Heat, Bulls Rivalry Grows More Physical (VIDEO)
Huffington P
The Think Like a Man actress opens up her bond with the NBA star, and what she learned from her 2006 divorce. By JEFF BARTL | AP – 3 hours ago Despite the constant uncertainty surrounding Dwyane Wade's health, LeBron James has helped the Miami Heat remain in contention for the top seed in the [...]
Read MoreHoward has herniated disc in back
FOXSports.co
Dwight Howard flew to L.A. yesterday to receive a second opinion on his troublesome back. The result of his trip was a shocking diagnosis: he DE Dee Ford acknowledged for the first time Monday that he suffered a herniated disc last season. The rising junior missed Auburn's final 10 games after undergoing corrective surgery. "Mine [...]
Read MoreLamar Odom couldn't handle adversity as well as he once did
Los Angeles
Lamar takes his frustrations out on his wife after his devastating trade from his beloved LA Lakers! Can their marriage survive the strain? On the April 8 episode of Khloe & Lamar, Lamar Odom copes with the emotional toll of saying goodbye to the By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY After showing some promise of [...]
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