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The Deal with Kidd Trade
The news were all over the net and media yesterday that Kidd was going back to his original team. By day end Wednesday, the deal was blocked.
Apperantly, Dallas Mavericks forward Devean George excercised his rights to block the deal and he did.
But according to sources, the deal will still happen. “I don’t think the trade [...]
Are you kidding me? Shaq to the Suns?
ESPN reported this morning that the Miami Heat have already agreed to send O’Neal to the Suns in exchange for All-Star forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks.
Miami is simply waiting for Phoenix management to complete a medical examination of O’Neal.
Ric Bucher reported Tuesday night on SportsCenter that O’Neal is scheduled to arrive in Phoenix [...]
Kidd Wants Out of New Jersey
After weeks of rumors, Kidd finally cameout and told ESPN that he wants to be traded and that is probably the Nets best chance to start rebuilding.
“I’m not mad at anybody,” he said to ESPN. “Sometimes, when you ride a wave, you get to the end and that’s all there is. That’s where we are.”
“It [...]
LeBron to start 4th ALL-Star
LeBron James will start his fourth straight All-Star game in New Orleans. Boston’s Kevin Garnett was the leading vote getter with 2,399,148 votes. James and Garnett will be joined by Orlando’s Dwight Howard, Miami’s Dwayne Wade and New Jersey’s Jason Kidd.
Chicago Bulls fire Coach Scott Skiles
The Bulls fired Scott Skiles on Christmas Eve after a 9-16 start, the worst in the Eastern Conference.
“Hardly a day goes by that I don’t demand accountability and stress results,” Skiles told the Chicago Tribune. “Today was my day to be held accountable.””The fact that it’s Christmas Eve is neither here nor there,” Skiles told [...]
Philadelphia Sixers Vs. Cleveland Pre Game
The Philadelphia Sixers come to the Q tonight to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Sixers are 9-14 this year and are led by Andre Iguodala who is averaging 18 pts, 6 rebounds and 5 assists a game. To get a preview of the Sixers click below.
Philadelphia Sixers
Nets Pre Game
The New Jersey Nets are currently in 3rd place with a 9 and 13 record. They are in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Click the official Nets website link below to learn more about Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and the rest of the New Jersey Nets.
New Jersey Nets
Kevin Garnett and Lebron James Lead the NBA All-Star
The first returns of 2008 NBA All-Star Balloting was lead by Kevin Garnett and Lebron James, while Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony lead Western Conference players.
Lebron James who lead all players last season was overthrown by Kevin Garnett with 735,664 votes while James received 597,768 votes.
Dwight Howard leads Eastern Conference centers with 596,187 votes. Dwyane [...]
Luke Jackson signs with Heat
Heat coach Pat Riley says Luke Jackson is more than just a shooter and that Penny Hardaway still might return to the team.
But in signing Jackson and waving Hardaway after the veteran couldn’t find his shot during his NBA comeback, it’s clear Riley thought the Heat needed more outside pop.
“He’s a shooter,” Heat guard Jason [...]
Does Hughes want to go back to the Wizards?
In an article that appeared on SI.com last Friday, “Arenas sounds off on his critics and questions Kobe“, Gilbert Arenas indicated that Hughes wants to go back to play with the Wizards.
“I’m not even going to lie, I’m not going to put words in his mouth,” Arenas said. “But he told me in training camp, [...]
Kobe to Dallas?
Mercurial Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says you can count out Dallas in the Kobe Bryant sweepstakes.
During Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cuban said that the team is not pursuing a trade for the Los Angeles Lakers star.
“We haven’t talked to them,” Cuban told ESPN’s Lisa Salters during a sideline interview. “It’s not going [...]
