| Brandon Roy, G, Portland Trailblazers | Sunday 2/17, 11:03 PM CT |
|
| Brandon Roy had a fantastic all-around effort at the All-Star game scoring 18 points, on 8-for-10 shooting, with nine rebounds and five assists in just over 28 minutes of action. He also didn't turn the ball over one time. |
|
|
|
| Carlos Boozer had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the West in the 2007-08 All-Star game. Boozer went 7-for-15 from the field and finished with zero assists, steals, blocks and turnovers. |
|
| Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers | Sunday 2/17, 10:59 PM CT |
|
| Kobe Bryant played all of two minutes and 52 seconds in his league imposed start a the All-Star game. Since Bryant and his injured finger participated in the Lakers last game, Bryant had to play in this one or he would be ineligible to play in the Lakers first game after the break. He grabbed one board to avoid a donut on the scoresheet. |
|
| Chris Paul, G, New Orleans Hornets | Sunday 2/17, 10:57 PM CT |
|
| Chris Paul was the Western Conference's best player as he scored 16 points and handed out 14 assists in their 143-128 loss to the East. Paul did commit five fouls on the night, a huge total for an All-Star game, but he also added four steals in a sublime all-around effort. |
|
|
|
| Dwight Howard had a great night with 16 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three steals for the East in the All-Star game. Howard was a perfect 7-for-7 from the field. |
|
| LeBron James, F, Cleveland Cavaliers | Sunday 2/17, 10:53 PM CT |
|
| LeBron James was named the All-Star game MVP for the second time in three years after scoring 27 points with eight rebounds and nine assists in the East's win. |
|
| Jason Kidd, G, Dallas Mavericks | Sunday 2/17, 10:51 PM CT |
|
| Jason Kidd knew what team he was on this night, and though he scored but two points on 1-for-2 shooting , he was able to dish out a team-high 10 assists for the East in the All-Star game. |
|
| Ray Allen, G, Boston Celtics | Sunday 2/17, 10:50 PM CT |
|
| Ray Allen, added to the All-Star team as an injury replacement, scored 28 points to lead the East to a 134-128 victory over the West. Allen was 10-for-14 from the field including 5-for-9 from downtown. |
|
| Jason Kidd, G, Dallas Mavericks | Sunday 2/17, 8:20 PM CT |
|
| Jason Kidd appears headed to the Mavericks after all according to a report on ESPN. The newly reformatted offer would see Kidd on his way to Dallas with Malik Allen for Devin Harris, Trenton Hassell, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, Keith Van Horn, $3 million and two first-round drafts picks. The trade will not become official until at least Monday as the league will have to review it since Van Horn is unofficially retired and the Mavericks would have to release a player as well. And you thought that Van Horn would never be relevant again, admit it. |
|
| Kyle Lowry, G, Memphis Grizzlies | Sunday 2/17, 10:27 AM CT |
|
| The 76ers have shown interest in trading for Kyle Lowry, the Contra Costa Times reports. |
|
|
|
| J.J. Redick doesn't see the floor much for the Magic, but the team insists it's not because of a lack of talent. "I don't think it's a matter of him not being able to play," general manager Otis Smith tells The Ledger. "He's capable of playing in this league, and capable of playing on this team. We just have to create spot for him... He has to wait his turn." |
|
|
|
| Deron Williams set a new course record in the All-Star Skills Challenge on Saturday. He defeated Hornets guard Chris Paul by cruising through the event in 25.5 seconds, the AP reports. |
|
|
|
| Jason Kapono out-shot the competition, chased history, and won the All-Star 3-point shooting competition on Saturday night. He wrapped up the night by registering 25 points in the final round, a total which matched the record st by Craig Hodges in 1986, the AP reports. |
|
|
|
| Dwight Howard won the All-Star dunk contest on Saturday night. Howard opened with a perfect 50, but it wasn't his most memorable effort of the night. He later took off from near the free-throw line while donning a Superman outfit and performed a tricky slam that involved a bounce and a tap off the backboard. "I think the dunk contest is back," Howard tells the AP. |
|
|
|
| The Houston Chronicle reported Sunday that Lakers coach Phil Jackson if feeling good about himself and his team.
When asked his thoughts on Shaquille ONeal moving to Phoenix and how he could contribute to the Suns, Jackson said, "Taking the ball out of bounds and waiting for the other team to get back." The Lakers and the Suns meet in both teams first post game All Star break and the one thing you fans can be guaranteed in the game -- unadulterated entertainment. |
|
|
|
| The East Valley Tribune reports that nothing has been announced from the NBA office by commissioner Stern preventing Dallas’ Jerry Stackhouse from being included in any upcoming deal.
Stackhouse was part of a proposed trade that would have sent Jason Kidd back to the Mavs via the Nets. That trade was blocked by guard Devean George. But word got out that Stackhouse was possibly offered a contract buyout from the Nets, giving him the chance to return to the Mavs, a major league violation.
“There can’t be a deal in advance,’’ Stern said. “But he certainly is allowed to go back to his previous team. The big issue is whether or not there’s an agreement. Speculation doesn’t make it an agreement.’’
“Honestly, I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Mavs owner Mark Cuban said. |
|
|
|
| David Aldridge of TNT told the networks Saturday NBA audience that a three-team deal among the Kings, Denver and Indiana would have brought Pacers forward Jermaine ONeal to Sacramento, according to the SacBee. Kings basketball president Geoff Petrie, however, refuted the rumor saying that he was not involved in any three-team discussions, nor was he pursuing O'Neal. |
|
| Ron Artest, F, Sacramento Kings | Sunday 2/17, 7:10 AM CT |
|
| The SacBee reports that sources close to Denver said talks between the Kings and Nuggets concerning Ron Artest , have recently rekindled. The Kings are holding out for third-year small forward Linas Kleiza and likely requiring forward Eduardo Najera and his expiring contract in exchange for the $7 Million dollar July free agent, Artest. The Kings veteran (Artest) recently backed off his trade demand. |
|
| Tyronn Lue, G, Dallas Mavericks | Sunday 2/17, 7:06 AM CT |
|
| Tyronn Lue could be leaving Sacramento this week according to the SacBee. The report suggests that the Kings guard is being pursued by Phoenix and Boston and could be used in any subsequent deals before Thursday's trade deadline. Both Phoenix and Boston are looking to add point guard depth before the league trade deadline. |
|
Baseball
| Football | Basketball
| Hockey | Golf
| Auto Racing
| Soccer
