March 2009 NBA Wiretap

Redick Gets Ejected For First Time

Feb 28, 2009 8:13 PM

J.J. Redick was ejected for arguing with Referee Bennie Adams on Saturday night against the 76ers.

Redick initially received a double technical foul with Philadelphia's Reggie Evans after the two exchanged words following a made Philadelphia basket.

Redick then proceeded to argue the call with Bennie Adams who immediately gave him his second technical foul - an automatic ejection.

Philadelphia led the game 46-38 at the time of Redick's departure.  It was J.J.'s first ejection of his career.

Brian Reynolds/RealGM

Tags: Orlando Magic, NBA

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Toronto's 3-Pointer Streak Reaches A Decade

Feb 28, 2009 6:31 PM

Jose Calderon hit a three-pointer against Minnesota on Tuesday that stretched Toronto's streak of games with at least one made three to an NBA-record 837 contests.

The streak began on Feb. 26, 1999, when Vince Carter made a three-pointer in the first quarter against the Timberwolves, and expanded to a decade with Calderon's shot.

Dallas is second on the active list, having hit a three in 830 straight games.

SLAM! Sports

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Jason Hart Headed To Nuggets?

Feb 28, 2009 6:26 PM

The Nuggets are expected to sign guard Jason Hart next week, according to a league source.

Hart was waived by the Clippers on Friday.

Denver coach George Karl has said that he wants another point guard as insurance for the season's stretch run.

Denver Post

Tags: Denver Nuggets, NBA

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Durant Will Miss Up To Two Weeks

Feb 28, 2009 6:23 PM

Thunder forward Kevin Durant will miss up to two weeks after spraining his ankle against the Mavericks on Friday night.

He suffered the injury in the first quarter and after trying to play through it, left the court for good a few minutes later.

Durant has a Grade II sprain, according to a team source. Team officials did reveal that X-rays on his right foot were negative.

Oklahoman

Tags: Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

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Miami Will Retire Mourning's No. 33

Feb 28, 2009 6:15 PM

The Miami HEAT announced today that it will retire Alonzo Mourning's No. 33 jersey on Monday, March 30 vs. the Orlando Magic.

Mourning, who announced his retirement on January 22, will become the first HEAT player to have his jersey retired.

The HEAT will honor Mourning with a special halftime video presentation and jersey retirement ceremony, where his jersey will be placed alongside the HEAT Division, Conference, and NBA championship banners at the AmericanAirlines Arena.

In a sterling 15-year NBA career, Mourning captured an NBA championship with the HEAT in 2006, seven All-Star berths and twice was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Mourning, who also captured a gold medal with the United States Senior National Team at the 2000 Olympics, appeared in 838 games with the HEAT, Charlotte Hornets and New Jersey Nets and averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.81 blocked shots, 1.1 assists and 31.0 minutes while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor and 69.2 percent from the foul line during his career.

He finished his professional career with 14,311 points, 7,137 rebounds and 2,356 blocks (10th all-time in NBA history).

Press Release

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Rasheed Fined Instead Of Suspended

Feb 28, 2009 10:43 AM

Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace has been fined $25,000 by the NBA after he was ejected in a loss to the Hornets on Wednesday night.

It was thought that Wallace would be suspended, after reaching the league's limit for technical fouls in a season, but he had two prior technicals rescinded by the league, which allowed him to avoid a suspension.

NBA.com

Tags: Detroit Pistons, NBA

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Source: Marbury Wanted To Go To Boston Before Training Camp

Feb 28, 2009 10:39 AM

Stephon Marbury reportedly asked Knicks general manager Donnie Walsh if he could talk to the Celtics prior to training camp this season, an idea that the franchise didn't warm to at all.

Walsh had told Marbury it was possible he could be waived at that time, but definitely not a certainty. After the point guard asked for permission to speak with Boston, Walsh informed Marbury that he would report to training camp because team owner James Dolan reportedly didn't want him playing for a rival.

Walsh has denied having such a conversation with Marbury, who may have been able to get out of New York and into a Celtics' jersey quicker if he hadn't told Walsh of his desire to play for Boston.

Walsh said Marbury didn't bring up negotiating with another team until a meeting in mid-November.

New York Post

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Bosh Questions Shaq's Big Scoring Night

Feb 28, 2009 10:33 AM

Phoenix's Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in a win against Toronto on Friday night, and Chris Bosh wasn't very happy about it.

"He was just camping down in the lane," Bosh said after the game. "I mean, if they're not calling three seconds ? I thought it was a rule, but I guess not."

The game marked Shaq's high-scoring effort since he put up 49 for the Lakers against the Celtics on March 21, 2003.

"It was cool," O'Neal said. "Guys were really looking for me. I've been saying all year if I can get those touches like that, I think I can do that every night."

Post-Standard

Tags: Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors, NBA

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Cleveland, Smith Reunion Still Possible

Feb 28, 2009 10:30 AM

The Cavaliers are in need of a veteran big man in the wake of Ben Wallace's leg injury, and Joe Smith appears to still be a possibility.

League sources indicated on Friday night that Smith's agent and the Thunder were discussing a buyout.

Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks has made public comments against buying out Smith, who would have to be bought out by Sunday night in order to join the Cavaliers in time to be eligible for their playoff roster.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA

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NBA Bans Wade's Stylish Band-Aids

Feb 28, 2009 10:25 AM

The NBA informed the Heat on Friday that Dwyane Wade can no longer wear his stylish bandages on the court.

Wade can wear the bandage beneath his left eye if necessary, but he isn't allowed to place any special logos or text on them.

"We have a rule that players are not permitted to display any identification [promotional or otherwise] during games on their body, hair, etc.," league representative Tim Frank wrote in an e-mail to the Miami Herald.

Wade wasn't surprised by the league's reaction.

"I don't really have anything to say. I expected it," he said through a team spokesman.

Miami Herald

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Marbury: 'I'm Human, I've Made Mistakes'

New York Times

Kevin Durant Sprains Right Ankle Against Dallas

The Oklahoman

Jason Williams Denied Reinstatement

ESPN

Horford Records Atlanta's First 20-20 Game Since Mutombo

RealGM Staff Report

Rip Replaces Iverson In Pistons Starting Lineup

ESPN.com

Saunders: Marbury Will Help Celtics Win

Boston Herald

D'Antoni: 40 Wins Should Equal Playoffs

Newsday

Raptors, Bosh To Decide Future This Summer?

Toronto Sun

Nets' Move To Brooklyn Clears Hurdle

North Jersey

Crawford Hasn't Said If He'll Opt Out

San Francisco Chronicle

Celtics Suspend Pruitt For Two Games

ESPN

Clippers Waive Jason Hart

Press Release

Beefed Up Security For Obama's Visit To Friday's Wizards Game

Press Release

Celtics Officially Sign Marbury

Press Release

Wallace Out 4-6 Weeks

Press Release

Pacers Deny Interest In NBA Loan

Indianapolis Star

Karl: Lakers Might Be Better Without Bynum

Los Angeles Times

Boozer Is 'Trying To Catch Up' To Teammates

Salt Lake Tribune

Nene Could Return For Denver On Friday

Denver Post

Bynum Starts Using Stationary Bike

Los Angeles Times