Archive for March, 2011

How much do regular season wins over Magic matter for Hawks? | Links

Dwight Howard is confident the Magic can beat the Hawks in the playoffs, even though the Hawks won the season series 3-1. How much do points in the paint really matter? Who was the man who attacked Dominique Wilkins? Has LeBron James gone to the bathroom during player introductions before? We answer these questions and more in today’s links.

Michael Beasley views Heat with envy from NBA cellar

The latest Twitter account is gone, as is all hope for this season. But Michael Beasley hasn’t turned his back on his past.

3/29/2011 - Junker jettisoned…James reviled…Vacancies in women’’s Final Four to be filled

Longtime Fiesta Bowl president and CEO John Junker has been fired after a scathing internal report released Tuesday found he appeared to violate state and federal campaign finance laws by reimbursing employees for political contributions and then trying to cover it up.

Mary Schmitt Boyer talks Cavaliers - Podcast

Published: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 12:27 PM Updated: Thursday, March 31, 2011, 12:29 PM View full size Scott Shaw The Plain Dealer LeBron James’ second return to Cleveland left him and his Heat teammates on the losing end.

2011 NBA Playoffs: Are the Miami Heat a Serious Title Contender?

The Miami Heat are 51-23, first place in the Southeast Division, and seemed to be coasting into the remaining eight games of the regular season.

The Quad: V.C.U. Coach Hears From LeBron James

At Virginia Commonwealth, the students have lined up at the bookstore looking to purchase the school’s Final Four apparel.

Raab: LeBron’s Race Riot Act

Got my hair cut yesterday. I’m here in my old hometown, and I needed a special cut, something to deliver a message to LeBron James, my nemesis.

With nothing to lose, players found a way to win against Heat: Cavaliers Insider

Before Tuesday’s game against Miami, there were three goals written on the white board in the Cavaliers’ locker room: 1. Play hard.

SNYDER: Wizards shoot for rivalry with Heat in future

Miami Heat’s LeBron James shoots as Washington Wizards’ Hilton Armstrong defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Monday, Nov.

LeBron James says Derrick Rose deserves to lead MVP debate

This season’s MVP debate is settled as far as LeBron James is concerned. James said he believes Derrick Rose is rightfully the frontrunner for the league’s top individual award and that everyone else falls in line behind the Chicago Bulls point guard.

2011 NBA Mock Draft: Could Kyrie Irving Replace LeBron James in Cleveland?

The 2011 NBA Draft will feature many very talented freshman in its class. And although he didn’t play as many games as the others, Kyrie Irving of Duke could very well be the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Should Have His Number Retired

In the aftermath of The Decision, a lot has been made about LeBron James ‘ legacy with the Cleveland Cavaliers .

New Couple Alert: Amar’e Stoudemire and Ciara

Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire has set his sights on Grammy-winning singer and model Ciara.

LeBron James skips player intro in Cleveland

No surprise, when LeBron James’ name was announced during the team introductions in at Quicken Loans Arena the crowd erupted with boos.

Dime

Reality took a blissful vacation for a bruised fan base Tuesday night, even if LeBron James still left the floor down the visitors tunnel and the Cavs are still headed to the lottery.

Another FSW for LeBron

Tuesday night offered more evidence that whenever some incredible on-court feat leaves you asking “when is the last time an NBA player did this?,” the answer is often simpler than it seems.

Cavs hang on, topple LeBron, Heat

MARCH 29: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers… Team Stat Comparison Miami Cleveland Points 90 102 FG Made-Attempted 33-78 35-63 3P Made-Attempted 10-25 9-17 FT Made-Attempted 14-22 23-35 Rebounds 8-30 6-44 Assists 24 25 Turnovers 11 15 Steals 5 5 Blocks 3 7 Fast Break Points 11 14 Fouls 25 23 …

Staph infection poses a late-season scare for Zydrunas Ilgauskas: Cavaliers Insider

As if former Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas hasn’t had enough problems with his feet in his career, a whole new issue cropped up three weeks ago in Miami — one that was potentially more dangerous than any of his previous issues.

LeBron returns to Cleveland with streaking Heat

Your email has been sent. Injury Report Player News Heat Dwyane Wade News: Wade shook off a bruised tailbone in Sunday’s 125-119 win over Houston and finished with 30 points and 11 rebounds for Miami, which had three players score 30 or more for the first time in the franchise’s 23-year history.

Miami Heat: 8 Reasons Mario Chalmers’ Injury Will Not Be an Issue

The Miami Heat have undoubtedly had a roller coaster ride of a year, with inconsistency, media spotlight and public scrutiny all playing factors in their first season as the “Super Team.” Injuries have also played a big role in Miami’s season, with point guard Mario Chalmers becoming the most recent victim of the injury bug.