Archive for February, 2009

Bobcats’ starters pound undermanned Wizards

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keeping up with all the changes to the Charlotte Bobcats is getting difficul…

Deveney: Trading deadline primer: Teams try to improve performance, budget

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

More than chemistry, more than the desire to make a push for a title, more than creating cap space to pursue free agents next summer or in 2010, the sunken economy is the driving force of this year’s trade market.

Johnson scores 22, Hawks rout Wizards

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks had something to prove after an embarrassing home loss.They ha…

Deveney: NBA Power Poll: Lakers are OK without Bynum

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

The Lakers have proven they can win without Andrew Bynum, but several squads are hamstrung by injuries.

Butler’s game-winner caps Wizards’ comeback

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Caron Butler was still weak after missing two games with the flu.He pushed hi…

Butler returns after missing 2 games with flu

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards’ starting lineup after missing tw…

Celtics rebound with win over Knicks

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics arrived in New York still weary from a tough loss to the Los Angele…

Denver dunks all over Washington in 124-103 win

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the words spilled forth from Antawn Jamison, it was tough to tell what bothere…

Wizards’ Butler sits out again with flu

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards swingman Caron Butler is sitting out again with the flu.Butler will m…

Deveney: Awards watch: It’s about time Sloan got his due

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Check out who is in the lead for coach of the year, MVP and rookie of the year in the NBA. Hint: Jerry Sloan’s time might be now.