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NBA Tidbits: Ray Allen, Flip Saunders, Rick Adelman …..

Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics became the 32nd player in the NBA to score at least 20,000 points. Allen hit a three-pointer in the third quarter in their game against Washington Wizards that finally sealed his feat at the latter’s homecourt.

San Antonio Spurs off to a slow start

I have been a diehard San Antonio Spurs’ fan dating back to David Robinson’s era in the ‘90s. And over the years San Antonio have been a constant playoff and championship contender. It’s a bit disappointing to see the team struggling at the start of the season. As of the moment, the Spurs [...]

NBA Tidbits: Greg Oden, Yi Jianlian and Allen Iverson

Portland Trail Balazers’ Center Greg Oden injured his left knee and was taken on a stretcher from the court in their game against Houston Rockets. The 7’0 2007 Draft 1st pick overall dropped to the floor after collision with Rockets’ Aaron Brooks in the first quarter of the game. Oden will likely miss the entire [...]

Title favorites coast to early leads

As of the moment of this writing, it has been five weeks since the start of the 09-10 NBA Season. Almost, if not all of the title favorites have been starting strong in the season. In the Eastern Conference, Orlando, Boston and Cleveland are on top in that order. In the west, however, LA Lakers, [...]

NBA Tidbits: New Jersey Nets, Lawrence Frank, Nate Robinson …..

The New Jersey Nets matched NBA worst starts with the 1989 Miami Heat and the 1999 LA Clippers with a 0-17 record. The Nets played their first game with out Lawrence Frank who was fired by the team a few hours earlier after starting the season at 0-16. The team may break into the worst [...]

NBA Tidbits: Don Nelson, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady …..

Coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors was diagnosed to have a pneumonia.  The second-winningest coach in NBA history is expected to miss two road games in Dallas and San Antonio early this week. Nelson’s health status will be re-evauated by weekend to determine if he’s fit to coach the Warriors by then.

NBA Tidbits: Allen Iverson, Stephen Jackson and C.J. Watson

Allen Iverson and Memphis Grizzlies mutually agreed to part ways. Iverson played just three games before taking a leave of absence last November 7 to attend to personal matters. The Memphis Grizzlies are willing to trade the former league MVP or settle his one-year contract in any other means as acceptable by both parties. Iverson [...]

NBA Tidbits: Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade and more

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic was fined for $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing game officials in his blog.  Howard was frustrated following their loss to Detroit last week in which he fouled out of the game.

NBA Tidbits: Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson and more

Kobe Bryant achieved another milestone in his career as he reached the 24,000 points plateau by scoring 41 points in LA Lakers game against Memphis Grizzlies last Friday, November 6.  Bryant became the youngest NBA player to reach such feat and overtook Allen Iverson on the 16th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.

NBA Tidbits: Yi, Udoka, Miller and Lieberman

China’s Yi Jianlian of the New Jersey Nets hopes to be back in the team’s lineup within the month after the MRI revealed that the damage on his knee was not too bad after all. He was injured in their game against Charlotte Bobcats Monday night, November 2.

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