Remember the inspired story idea of a New York tabloid editor in a meeting to find yet another follow-up anlgle to the death of 39-year-old actor John Garfield: “John Garfield still dead.” OK, Dwight Howard is still in Orlando. No, that’s not the same thing as being dead, even if it seemed tame to Shaquille O’Neal and doesn’t seem to do much for Howard, who keeps telling the Magic the same thing he tells everyone (except possibly the Nets and Mavericks), that he
Sheridan: Future owed draft picks that may be trade assets
Sometimes a trade can be a bitter pill to swallow, but a sweetener of some sort can make it easier to digest. Sometimes, that sweetener comes in the form of $3 million in cash. Other times, a future draft pick or two can even things out in the minds of the men making the deal. With the NBA trade deadline is now 10 days away, cellphone minutes are being burned at this very moment as teams try to maneuver the moves that will either
Gibson: Eurostash Trade Assets: Eastern Conference
BARCELONA — When it comes to finding NBA talent in Europe, the Eastern Conference is admittedly a step or two behind the West. General managers such as San Antonio’s R.C. Buford and Houston’s Daryl Morey have a knack for squeezing value out of overseas talent they’ve either drafted or acquired for picks and cash. Now the East is making a comeback, hitching their wagon to quality instead of quantity. So while the Spurs and Rockets’ combined 12 rights-held players are more than
Magic win, and Howard doesn’t want to be traded; Bucks get Monta Ellis
The Golden State Warriors traded Monta Ellis. But not to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard. And not to the Magic to play with Howard. And Howard doesn’t want to be traded. But that doesn’t mean he is re-signing with the Magic. After Howard again reminded everyone why this mess is a really big deal – annihilating the big, bad Heat for 24 points and 25 rebounds in a 104-98 home overtime win – he said he would like to play out the season
Fantasy Spin: Wednesday March 14
Klay Thompson started in place of the traded Monta Ellis, and scored 14 points. His value goes way up, but the Warriors may also unleash Stephen Jackson, potentially a great pickup if he’s been dropped. Nate Robinson started for Stephen Curry (foot, ankle) and had 17 points. Andris Biedrins also regains some fantasy value with Ekpe Udoh joining Ellis in Milwaukee. The Kings may have been overconfident, a luxury they can’t afford In Other News TOR @ CLE: Slowly but surely, Andrea
Monday’s NBA Post-Game Notes
Brandon Jennings had 34 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 blocks in their win over the Nets. The lats player to post such a line was Alvin Robertson on January 16, 1990. Kris Humphries scored a career-high 31 points, as well as pulling down 18 rebounds. His previous career-high is 25 points, and he also had 19 rebounds earlier this year. A team has not scored 73 on the road and won since April 6, 2008. Every point scored by Charlotte
Tweet of the Day: Jason Thompson
Respect indeed. Following up, T.J. Ford, who was trying to fight through injuries and produce for the Spurs, retired today after suffering a neck injury two weeks ago. Known for his exceptional college career at Texas and quickness, he has had a productive career playing for the Bucks, Pacers, Raptors, and the Spurs. Staying healthy had become an issue for Ford, and at age 28, he decided it was best to retire. It’s a shame to see, as Ford
News, Notes, and Rumors from around the NBA: March 12, 2012
There are a variety of ways to quantify a player’s worth to his team, with a myriad of variables with which to play. One way is by utilizing NBA.com/Stats’ PIE (Player Impact Estimate)*, which measures a player’s overall contribution to his team. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Miami Heat’s LeBron James leads the league in PIE at 23.2 percent, and is the lone player in the league with a PIE above 20 percent. James is on pace to set new career