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: Antawn Jamison, Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Pekovic, Jodie Meeks

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: Dwight Howard, Nikola Pekovic, Maurice Harkless, Orlando Magic, National Basketball Association

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: Indiana Pacers, Religious Festivals, Josh Harrellson , Doc Rivers, Holidays

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: Indiana Pacers, Dwight Howard, Jose Calderon, Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks

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: Nikola Pekovic, Dwight Howard, Arron Afflalo, Jameer Nelson, Al Harrington

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: Tom Thibodeau, Taj Gibson, Sports, Kevin Love, Basketball

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: Landon Cox, Dana Eveland, Mike Nugent, Tennis, Baltimore Orioles

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: Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, Tyrone Corbin, Gordon Hayward, 2011 NBA Lockout

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: Darius Songaila, Jared Jeffries, Rasual Butler, Andy Rautins, Joel Przybilla

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: Reggie Miller, Weezer (music group), Doug Collins, Philadelphia 76ers, Basketball