Andrei Kirilenko

Lakers don't let up in win over Timberwolves

Lakers 116 - Timberwolves 94 (end of regulation) The Lakers blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night 116-94. Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 33 points, shooting 13-22 (59.1%) from the field. Bryant also hit four of eight three-point...

Tags: Jose Barea, Malcolm Lee, Antawn Jamison, Chase Budinger, Kevin Love

Schmitz's Take: Magic muscle? Who knew?

The Magic aren’t regarded around the league as a physical team, especially since losing Dwight Howard, who has posed for the cover of fitness magazines. But when push came to shove on Monday nigh, the Magic pushed back, 290-pound Big Baby Davis...

Tags: Minnesota Timberwolves, Dwight Howard, Nikola Pekovic, Maurice Harkless, Jose Barea

What NBA wants for Christmas? Clarity

    A year ago at this time, the NBA was getting ready to get started.     To a degree, that's the case again this season, only this time it has nothing to do with a lockout.     Yes, the New York Knicks have had their moments, the Oklahoma City...

Tags: Rashard Lewis, Derrick Rose, Mike Conley, Quentin Richardson, Iman Shumpert

Now is the time to trade Pau Gasol

There's no need to wait for Pau Gasol and Steve Nash to play together again to assess whether keeping Gasol is the right move for the Lakers. Weren't you paying attention in October? The Lakers went 0-8 1/2 in games the duo both played, taking into...

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, D.J. Augustin, Atlanta Hawks, Pau Gasol, Chris Duhon

Gameday preview: Orlando Magic at Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 p.m.

MINNEAPOLIS — Here’s your guide to the Orlando Magic’s game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. When: Tipoff is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis. TV: Fox Sports Florida. Radio: FM 96.5. Spanish-...

Tags: Radio, Hedo Turkoglu, Jameer Nelson, Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic

Boozer at top of all-around game

The story is always the same for Carlos Boozer. Big scoring night or small, "Booz" from the crowd or boos, the veteran forward judges his night by one result: Did he help his team win? It's why Boozer considered his 24-point performance in the Bulls'...

Tags: Minnesota Timberwolves, Tom Thibodeau, Taj Gibson, Marco Belinelli, Sports

Scoreboard -- July 27, 2012

TV SPORTS SATURDAY Olympics-Women's Soccer, United States vs. Colombia, Brazil vs. New Zealand, France vs. North Korea; Beach Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, China vs. Serbia; Equestrian; Women's Handball, Norway vs. France; Women's Shooting; Men's...

Tags: Johnny Cueto, Jahvid Best, Golf, Weightlifting, Volleyball

Changes put Gordon Hayward in the Jazz's immediate plans

With the light striking his new purple hat as he stepped onto stage, there was one thing that seemed a safe bet when it came to Utah's first pick in June of 2010. Gordon Hayward wouldn't have the lights shine on him too much too early-and that was viewed...

Tags: Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz, Tyrone Corbin, Indiana Pacers, Deron Williams

NBA Free Agents: The class of 2011-12 (Updated)

South Florida Sun Sentinel

NBA free agents (* -- indicates restricted free agent, with team allowed to match outside offers to retain player): Best of who is left: Alexis Ajinca, Gilbert Arenas, Keith Bogans, Erick Dampier, Francisco Elson, Melvin Ely, Kryrlo Fesenko, Eddie House,...

Tags: Darnell Jackson, Darius Songaila, Jamal Crawford, Jeff Foster, Leon Powe

ASK IRA: Baron Davis, Mo Williams next for Heat?

ASK IRA: Is Norris Cole the real deal, worthy of starting?

NBA's best floppers: No. 6 Andrei Kirilenko

Nearly everybody does it. Flopping, that is. Soccer, famously known for its players taking phantom dives to get calls, has nothing on the NBA anymore. "We have seen throughout these playoffs some outstanding acting by our top-notch players," color...

Tags: Marv Albert, Philadelphia 76ers, Reggie Miller, Tracy McGrady, Doug Collins