Barnes Scores 21 Points to Lead Suns over Jazz

Matt Barnes scored 21 points and Alando Tucker added 19 as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 96-89 on Thursday night.

Warriors Sign Three Free Agents

The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard DeMarcus Nelson, free agent guard/forward Dion Dowell and free agent forward Rob Kurz to contracts, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not announced.

Brand Hoping to Rekindle Sixers-Celtics Rivalry

On ESPN.COM, Chris Sheridan writes “so many Eastern Conference rivalries have come and gone in the intervening 25 or so years, but the bitter feelings have lingered in the hearts and minds of Philly fans. Each of those fans had the same type of issue: lingering animosity, Elton Brand said. ‘Absolutely, absolutely. And not just basketball, but baseball, football. And we haven’t won one in 25 years, while Boston got them in football, baseball, basketball. So our fans, they’re starving for it. And a legit [Celtics-76ers rivalry] would be great for the league, kind of like Lakers-Boston.’”

My ass tastes fine: At least Shaq respects Kobe’s game

Unless you’ve been in a cave in some foreign country with Osama bin Laden for the past few years, you know very well about the feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. They legitimately hate each other. Shaq makes light of it and Kobe flat out doesn’t want to talk about it.The ultimate slam from [...]

Kings, Francisco Garcia Reach Agreement in Principle on Extension

The Sacramento Kings and swingman Francisco Garcia Thursday reached an agreement in principle on a multi-year contract extension, it was announced by Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Nicholson, Bon Jovi, Shaq Nominated For NJ Hall

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Actor Jack Nicholson, rocker Jon Bon Jovi and NBA star Shaquille O’Neal are among 30 nominees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

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Denzel Washington, Martin Sheen Sheen are new faces of Boys Club

Denzel Washington, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Martin Sheen, Wesley Clark and Shaquille O’Neal attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as children. They now are lending their childhood photos to the organization for a national advertising campaign.Movie…

Hawks Stage Rally to Defeat Suns

Marvin Williams scored 19 points, Josh Smith had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks spoiled Terry Porter’s debut as Phoenix coach, rallying to beat the Suns 100-96 Wednesday night.

NBA Players Grab Up Plenty of Medals in Beijing

The U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team defeated Spain in Sunday’s gold medal game in Beijing, bringing the total to 24 current or former NBA players who earned medals at the 2008 Olympic Games.

O’Neal Brings Hope and Disquiet to the Valley of the Sun

The Phoenix Suns plumped up their middle by adding center Shaquille O’Neal, to the mortification of many denizens of Phoenix who pride themselves on not being superficial.