NOVEMBER 21, 2009

Andrew Kamenetzky: Victories coming at a high price for owner Jerry Buss bit.ly/6thA29 19 minutes ago.

Henry Abbott: The Clippers' Big Exhale - tinyurl.com/ygqn54y 24 minutes ago.

Ramona Shelburne: Lawler apparently kept mispronouncing Iran and Iranians Over 1 hour ago.

Eric Pincus: I've got to put together a feature on the Clippers for the morning . . . Over 1 hour ago.

Eric Pincus: My finished Clippers/Nuggets Blog bit.ly/8Bfchu - LAC got their biggest win of the season Over 1 hour ago.

Tim Kawakami: Monta Ellis, on his defensive gem vs. Brandon Roy: “I could do that day-in, day-out”: Don Nelson po.. bit.ly/08SXM0l Over 1 hour ago.

Ramona Shelburne: Clippers/Denver Update: With 5:49 left in the game, the Nuggets - behind Carmelo Anthony - have erased the Clip.. bit.ly/6DgOli Over 1 hour ago.

Marc Stein: Tyreke also quite amused we all thought precautionary X-ray on his hand might be trouble. Clearly was implying he's too strong to be hurt Over 1 hour ago.

Marc Stein: Besides his 29/10/7? It was the way Tyreke laughed at us when someone asked if the ice pack on his ankle meant that he was hurt Over 1 hour ago.

Arash Markazi: Stan Kroenke just walked into the Nuggets locker room. Last time he or his likeness was at Staples he was being made fun of on WWE Raw. Over 1 hour ago.

Mike Fisher: Dear NBA coaches, come learn at the School of Fish; When Kidd is on the floor with Q Ross, YOU ARE LEAVING THE WRONG GUY UNGUARDED! #mavs Over 1 hour ago.

Eric Pincus: Clippers get a huge win - Eric Gordon coming back Mon or Wed - so they project Over 1 hour ago.

Arash Markazi: You know its a big win when Jimmy Goldstein walks over to congratulate Donald Sterling. Over 1 hour ago.

Marcus Thompson: Haven't seen Monta play D like that since he used to pressure the ball for Mike Montgomery, which was the only way he got on court Over 1 hour ago.

Eric Pincus: clippers goona get a big win - no, dunleavy's job was not on the line with this one - he's safe - at least until Gordon returns Over 1 hour ago.

Mike Fisher: After 13 games, heres what the Mavs average per night from their starting center: 9.7 pts, 10.6 rebs and 1.9 blks. Good job, Erick Drewpier. Over 1 hour ago.

Eric Pincus: clippers closing one out? Over 2 hours ago.

Russ Bengston: If the Nuggets want to be thought of as an elite team, they probably shouldn't get torched by the Clippers on national TV. Over 2 hours ago.

Mike Fisher: Mavs 104, Kings 102: Dallas Is Best In The West And Off To Second-Best Start In Franchise History... bit.ly/5ECcbD #mavs #kings #nba Over 2 hours ago.

Kevin Pelton: Quincy Pondexter leaves with 30 points and 15 rebounds, both career highs. Shot 10-of-18 from the field. Over 2 hours ago.

Eric Pincus: Clippers handing on to the lead - tenatively Over 2 hours ago.

Russ Bengston: Kenyon Martin should hire a plastic surgeon to put REAL lips on the side of his neck. Step it up. Over 2 hours ago.

Russ Bengston: Does Lawler's Law still apply when Lawler himself is not present? Over 2 hours ago.

Eric Pincus: baron for 3 - back up to 8 Over 2 hours ago.

Tim Kawakami: That was Ellis' best game in a long, long time. He was the best player on the floor, easily. DEFENSE, TOO. Let's see what he says... Over 2 hours ago.

Arthur Triche: In the Big Breesy! Gotta find some gumbo and beignets later today (not in that order, mind you)! Over 2 hours ago.

Tim Kawakami: Warriors topple Portland. Yes, the Chris Hunter Era has begun... And Monta Ellis destroyed Brandon Roy, by the way. Very good win. Over 2 hours ago.

Eric Pincus: Rasual for 3 staunches the bleeding Over 2 hours ago.

Eric Pincus: 2 Over 2 hours ago.

Holly McKenzie: JR Smith is insanely good when he wants to be. Sweeet Lord. See that layup? Over 2 hours ago.

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Arash Markazi: That just might be the best lay-up I've ever seen. JR Smith did a complete 360 in the air as he laid it in over Baron Davis. Yesterday.

Jim Taylor: As my pop used to say, "Back to the drawing board." #blazers Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Cs fans- no need to panic after tonight. This was a 50/50 game that went ORL's way. Dunno about 3-4 stretch, but tonight was OK for you. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Nuggets players talk back more to heckling fans than any team I've ever seen. Yesterday.

Jonathan Abrams: Adrian Dantley is one step away from hitting George Karl in the head w/ his notebook to make him sit down Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Yes, I know the Clippers are up 19 but this will be a one possession game late in the fourth quarter. Yesterday.

Geoff Lepper: END 3Q: #GSW 83, POR 75. Monta Ellis (23 PTS, 8A. good-to-great D) owns this game. Yesterday.

Russ Bengston: The Nuggets really miss the Clippers having Tim Thomas. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: I love George Karl's hold-me-back routine in getting that T. Maybe that will wake up the Nuggets, down 77-60 with 4:27 left in the third. Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: I hope NBA scouts are taking notice of what UW's Quincy Pondexter is doing this season. He's been brilliant again tonight. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Brandon Bass with his first DNP-CD as a Magic player. Have a feeling he'll see a lot more. 4 years, $16 million on his deal. Yesterday.

Russ Bengston: Tell 'em why you mad, George! Yesterday.

Chad Ford: Earlier today I wrote that Wesley Johnson could crack the Top 10 in this year's draft. His chances went up exponentially tonight. Yesterday.

Brian Mahoney: #Bucks coach Skiles on Brandon Jennings: "You'd be hard pressed to find a rookie's first 10 games better than this." Yesterday.

Micah Hart: Video of Smith's game winner: bit.ly/7iL3yf Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: #Magic know winning formula to beat #Celtics: bit.ly/6TztTh Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Considering the Clippers tendency to blow big leads in the second half I would have no problem guaranteeing a Nuggets win, down 14. Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: "Hickory High" Rockets get hearts broken by ATL at the buzzer: bit.ly/6RBMo6 Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Orlando Magic 83, Boston Celtics 78 - sbnation.com/e/931598 Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: The Lakers have the Chairman's Room for VIPs at halftime, the Clippers apparently have the Press Room. Yesterday.

Andre Aldridge: Traveling home for a couple of days reminded me that my favorite place on earth is Southern California. (I hadn't really forgotten.) Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Who would've thought, #Wizards 3-8 and schooled by OKC Thunder? Can't blame this one on the young guys. bit.ly/62G3ZQ #NBA Yesterday.

Lang Whitaker: Oh, almost forgot: ATL, shawty Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: Blazers first half: -4 overall, -15 with Juwan Howard on the floor. Not a good fit for this game. Yesterday.

Ramona Shelburne: Announcers Lawler, Smith suspended for game: LOS ANGELES (AP)-- Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph .. bit.ly/5tZW4t Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Flip: Wizards tooksteps backwards in their 127-108 loss to the young OKC THunder. bit.ly/62G3ZQ Yesterday.

Geoff Lepper: END 2Q: #GSW 56, POR 52. Blazers shot 6-20, W's forced 10 turnovers in 2nd. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Ciara and LaLa are sitting courtside across from the Nuggets bench. Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: Kenyon Martin is little more than a studio gangster. We don't believe you; you need more people! Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: I know the official explanation is expense for smaller schools. But why institute the circle at all then? Zero consistency in the rule now. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: The NBA's best get ready to visit the city of the NFL's best (and my hometown)...you know I'm in sports heaven right now! Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: Vaseline commercials during NBA broadcasts make me think back to happier, crazier days. #starbury Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: Deandre Jordan doesn't seem like the kinda guy you'd like to get into a bareknuckles brawl with. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: I wonder if this is how the Clippers would play if they drew a crowd and were on national TV more often. I guess we'll never know. Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: The Clippers should be forced to play home games on an outdoor court in Compton until they become a real NBA team. Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: Is there a good explanation why the NCAA instituted the NBA's charge circle without, you know, painting the circle? Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Tyreke Evans had X-ray on his left hand after hitting it on the floor during the 2nd half. Results negative, his hand is just sore #nbakings Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Since ESPN couldn't get Blake Griffin on the court as they hoped when schedule came out, they've put him in the broadcast booth. Bad trade. Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: You would think that Blake Griffin's teammates would be carrying HIS bags, not the other way around. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Wizards have not won two games in a row since Feb. 20th. Yesterday.

Marcel Mutoni: Does Mike Dunleavy make his own suits? Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Clippers announcers suspended for remarks about Haddadi: bit.ly/8LhQCR (H/T to @ArashMarkazi) Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. i try 2 read it every day Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Wiz allow season-high 127 points, OKC shoots 53% from floor & 52.4% from 3. It's no wonder they lost by 19. Defense was horrendous. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: who u taking off the list for West? Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Clips lookin' good, though. must b hyped about national TV Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Fellas, i'm out. gotta get up early, read some Bible, lift wts, elliptical, then take girls to dance class. life of a dad! Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Sixers coach Eddie Jordan rips team saying: "One team (Grizzlies) rallied around each other and the other team fragmented (Sixers)." Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Post-Game Thread: #NBAKings at Mavericks sbnation.com/e/931281 Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Jason Kapono sprained left ankle in 4th quarter. He's questionable for Saturday game in Cleveland. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: easy to rip Knicks in hindsight, but imagine BJ and Eric Gordon in D'Antoni's system. Yesterday.

Geoff Lepper: END 1Q: POR 37, #GSW 29. Oden 4-4 FG, Roy 4-6 FG, POR 13-19. Brutally bad W's defense. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: timyeah, send a petition to ESPN (lol). i'd luv 2 do that Yesterday.

Jim Taylor: 37 is the most points in a quarter for the Trail Blazers this season. Previous was 35 in the 3rd quarter at Minnesota Nov. 11. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: BJ and Tyreke both gonna b stars, but i'll take BJ Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: yo dirt, slow down. i'll quit my job if Bucks win East. psych, but still they'll be doin gr8t to make playoffs Yesterday.

Tina Cervasio: Team Jacob! Lord have mercy! #NewMoon Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Top10 (no order): MJ,Magic,Bird,Oscar,Wilt,Kareem,Russell,Shaq,Kobe,Hakeem. Duncan 11 Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Final blog from Cavs' win over Pacers, complete with some J.J. Hickson defensive love: bit.ly/7ynBLp Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Haddadi hasn't heard clip yet but off the transcript his manager says one game suspension seems light considering tonight's game is on ESPN. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: LAL still team to beat. Kobe second best 2 guard ever behind MJ. Top 10 all-time Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: Smith's aerial grounds Rockets - tinyurl.com/yfbnny2 Yesterday.

John Hollinger: A few thoughts on Hawks' last-second win over Houston: tinyurl.com/ycj33kz Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: ROY watch - Brandon Jennings: 27 pts, 7 asts, 4 rebs, 1 stl. Tyreke Evans: 29 pts, 10 asts, 7 rebs, 1 stl, 1 blk. The race: on. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: i spent 3 wks with him in Rome and watched him avg 20p in 5 preseason games. BTW, he had 29 and 7 in a W 2nite Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: i'm tellin u - i never dissed BJ in Euro. i don't no what u talkin bout. i said folks in US were dissin him, but I saw him ovr there ballin Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Dunleavy's a good coach, i think. not great but definitely solid. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: no, u got me mixed up w/ someone else. i was never negative bout BJ in Europe. never. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: #nbakings lose in Dallas, 104-102 Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: i'm new to this 21st Century technology Yesterday.

Dan Steinberg: Nice hair cooley pic.gd/510336 Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: I'd be much more inclined to watch the Clips if Eric Gordon were playing. That kid (I can say that, as he's younger than I am) is dynamite. Yesterday.

Andre Aldridge: And Orlando is Still behind Atlanta in the Southeast. For Josh, Marvin & Company---after thrills with the Rockets, it's on to the next one. Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: but 18 yr old premadonnas will get their feelings hurt in Europe Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: if a US kid can go to Euro and b mentally tuff enuff to handle it, he'll come back better than evr, like BJ. Yesterday.

Andre Aldridge: That's an impressive win for the Orlando with no Jameer Nelson. Boston, not bullying anybody from the Southeast Division on Friday nights. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Michael Eaves and Don MacLean are filling in for Lawler and Smith. Thankfully Eaves is not required to hold Lawler's mic and say, "Bingo!" Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: i can't see ATL beatin Cavs after that 4-0 beatdown last yr Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: yeah, Wade, hate to see the Answer go out like this Yesterday.

Chris Broussard: Bo, no that ain't official, just what it looks like on TV Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: Mikki Moore's only prayer of stopping Greg Oden is to flop. (Fortunately, he does that well.) Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Evans has been fierce in Big D. Not out-of-your seat stuff like we've been getting from Jennings, but relentless tonight. Kept Kings in it Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Evans (23 pts, 9 ast, 7 rebs) might mess around and get a triple double but #nbakings are down 91-82 w/ 3:02 left. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: The Clippers had already planned on hosting an Iranian Heritage Night on Nov. 29 when Hadaddi and Grizzlies come to town. Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: The C's fall to the Magic, 83-78. Pierce drops 21, 3 rebs and 2 assists. Allen adds 15 and 6 assists. Vince Carter had 26 for ORL. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Magic beat the Cs, 83-78, in Boston to win their 4th straight. Both teams play stellar defense. Wow, what a game. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: 2 great defensive possessions ther by the Magic. JWill to the line w/ a chance to ice it w/ 10.5 seconds to play. Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: Last note: that wraps up the TBOB tour for 2009. THANKS SO MUCH to everyone who turned out across USA. Really special 3-plus weeks for me. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Lawler and Smith basically joked about Haddadi being the first NBA player from "I-ran," saying he looked like Borat's older brother. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Magic up 4, 58.4 remaining, Boston ball. Orlando in the bonus, which is tremendous. They absolutely need a stop here. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: I never realized how loud Mark Cuban is during a Mavs game. Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Also from Dallas: Shawn Marion is apparently dressed as a professor/banker/classy spy. Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: Someone in Denver asked me to sign their medical marijuana card. Thought that summed it up. Thanks to a typically lively-friendly crowd! Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: As good as Brandon Jennings is, there's still a ROY race: Tyreke Evans has a 19-7-9 going against Dallas. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Magic/Cs tied at 78 with less than 3 mins to play. Magic having trouble getting anything going on O and can't buy a DReb. Yesterday.

Lisa Dillman: Sorry didn't post this earlier. Clippers' starting lineup: BDavis, RDavis, Thornton, Camby, Chris Kaman. Ricky's first start this season. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Cassp goes to the bench after a bad pass and bad foul and gets a pep talk from Westphal. #nbakings now down 75-68 after cutting deficit to 4 Yesterday.

Mike Jones: With 59 secs left, Nick Young -- remember him? -- and JaVale McGee and Dom McGuire are entering the game. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: 4 unanswered points form Mavs to start 4Q forces a timeout by #nbakings. Mavs lead 72-65, 10:15 left in regulation Yesterday.

Andre Aldridge: Ballin' in Boston!! Yesterday.

Jason Jones: #nbakings trail Mavs 68-65 to start fourth quarter. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: I didn't know there was still a telegraphery in Boston, but there is; Magic using it to send their passes. Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: Sorry. 5 former Nets on the floor. VC, AJ, Anderson, Scalabrine and House Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Brandon Jennings alert: 25 points in 25 minutes. Oh, and five assists, no turnovers. Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: 4 former Nets on the floor in Boston right now. Still weird seeing Vince Carter on a championship contender. Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: SVG negativity overblown, but X-outs are dramatically more straightforward and less caustic. Last one he did nothing but draw plays. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Clippers broadcasters Ralph Lawler and Mike Smith were suspended for tonight's game for making inappropriate comments about Hamed Haddadi. Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: Chuck Hayes and the art of the outlet pass - tinyurl.com/yjac9eb Yesterday.

Michael Lee: That last James Harden dunk has me sounding like Russell Simmons: "Thanks for coming out. God bless and good night." It's 111-94 OKC. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Anthony Johnson is a -16 in 11 minutes. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: WHAT A THRILLER!!! Smoove with a follow-up slam proves to be the game winner as Hawks make it 7 straight! 105-103 over the gritty Rockets. Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: Just a visit to New Orleans keeping the Hawks from a second straight week atop the Power Rankings. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: I'm outta here! Have a good night tweeples! Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: The Rockets deserved better. Nothing else need be said. Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Great, clean tip-in dunk by Josh Smith for the Hawks to beat the Rockets 105-103. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Irony of all ironies. Hawks win it on a second chance bucket from Josh Smith. Get outta here. 105-103! Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Landry ties it up with two FTs, 103-103 with 5.0 to play. Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: Carl Landry. Wow. Ice cold. 'Nuff said. Yesterday.

Kevin Arnovitz: It's worth noting that it wasn't Ralph & Mike's finest hour, but in the era of Sarah Silverman, SB Cohen and C Rock, can't we all relax? Yesterday.

Kevin Arnovitz: The great irony: The studio that distributed Borat? Fox. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Horford fouls out on a foul on Landry with 5.0 seconds left. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Is it really 10 already? Yesterday.

Kate Fagan: Kapono left ankle sprain. X-rays negative. Questionable for tomorrow. Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: #LeaguePassAlert Rockets down 2 in ATL with the ball and 9.9 to go. No. 1 spot in the Power Rankings on the line. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Bibby bricks a long 3 with 9.9 seconds and the Hawks up 103-101. Rockets need a bunny to send this thing to overtime. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Westphal calls timeout after dunk by Gooden. Appears to be some defensive confusion. #nbakings trail Mavs 57-49, 8:34 left in 3Q Yesterday.

Mike Jones: aaaaaaand Andray Blatche with the behind-the-back turnover. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: 7-day Dray with the mean block on Etan! Yesterday.

Tim Kawakami: Pre-game Don Nelson, and a Monta Ellis non-update update: * First off: On the Monta Ellis Situation… Soun.. bit.ly/07qRs9L Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: #LeaguePassAlert Hawks trying to hold on against the Rockets. 2-point game. 30 seconds to go. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Lowry with a layup and the foul on Marvin. Great play if he makes the FT. Yesterday.

Pete Pranica: Huge win for Grizzlies. Happy to see the effort rewarded. Yesterday.

Kevin Arnovitz: Game Thread/Live Chat: Denver at Clippers: Game 14 7:30p PT ESPN Join us for our interactive live in-game chat belo... bit.ly/4YmvHR Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Apparently Evans is fine after limping off in the 2Q. He started the 3Q. #nbakings down 53-47 w/ 10:18 left in third. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Hawks' depth shines through tonight. Josh is in foul trouble all night long and Marvin busts out. Yesterday.

Geoff Lepper: No ingame Tweets or liveblogging from POR-#GSW, unfortunately. Tech. difficulties. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Ariza misses 3 and Horford with the board. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Good ball movement on these final possessions is crucial. JJ turns it over with 46 seconds left. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: Game over ... Raptors win 120-113. Bosh finishes with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Toronto improves to 6-7. Up next: ORL on Sunday Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: 102-98 Hawks inside the final minute. Prognosticator I might be. Yesterday.

Joel Brigham: The teachers vs. students basketball game tonight was a rousing success... had a GREAT time! Yesterday.

Kate Fagan: In post-game Jordan said tonight he had 5 guys go 5 separate ways. He said they splintered. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Lowry is a nice player off the bench for any team. Good energy and loves to mix it up. Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: Final: Raptors 120, Heat 113. Bosh w/ 29 and 12, Bargnani with 24 and 10. Jack with a huge fourth q. For Miami Chalmers w/ career-high 30. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Rockets have taken great advantage of Hawks' switching on D. But doesn't matter. Crawford with a big 3. 102-92 Hawks. Yesterday.

Sekou Smith: Marvin with a hue night. Breaks out of his rut in a big way. This game story would have been so easy to write. Ha. Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: "Hickory High" Rockets are a treat to watch but half-court offense in crunch time very much a work in progress. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Who needs defense? This old-school shootout is a beautiful thing. OKC leads 82-81 with 2:43 left in the 3rdQ. Yesterday.

Kevin Arnovitz: Per Pucin/LAT: Ralph & Mike suspended for tonight's game due to comments about Haddadi in Wed's cast. Breaks 25 yr streak for Ralph. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: :42.8 seconds to go ... Raptors lead 115-108. Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: So freaking happy for Jarrett Jack right now. With the way people have been throwing him under the bus, HUGE fourth quarter for him. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Rasheed Wallace pulls off his onesie and re-enters the #Celtics-#Magic game. #nba Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: I've written this about a million times: Raptors make enough jump shots to win. Yesterday.

Chris Herrington: Griz suddenly playing well + only B.Jennings Memphis game tomorrow. It's not a glorified college exhibition game, but it could still be fun. Yesterday.

Chris Littman: How embarrassing is the Ajinca pick for Charlotte? Check out the guys who went after him. Useful rotation players: bit.ly/59NMBD Yesterday.

Eric Smith: 10-4 run by TOR over the past 2:00 min ... has the Raps leading 110-103 with 1:48 to go Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: LeBron's fourth qtr. performance night/day from Wed. Went to basket, involved teammates & played strong D. Plus hit dagger 3. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Tyreke Evans appears to have tweaked a knee or ankle. He's walking to the bench gingerly. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Sixers lose 102-97; outrebounded 48-28; Lou Williams career-high 31 pts., Brand season-high 22 points. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs 105, Pacers 95. They should thank the refs and the free throw line. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: I know Caron has had to guard LeBron, D-Wade & others, but Durant might the toughest cover of them all. Dude is at least 6-11 – not 6-9! Yesterday.

Chris Littman: A story of three lottery pick point guards. twitpic.com/qb2w1 Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs remember defense is allowed, hold Pacers to 13 pts. in 4th and win 105-95. LeBron has season-high 40. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: Houston is giving Atlanta a stern test tonight...Rockets are tenacious and it's paying off right now -- 86-81 visitors with 7:29 left Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Open Game Thread II: #NBAKings at Mavericks sbnation.com/e/931280 Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Warriors--Pre-Game sbnation.com/e/931043 Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Stop the presses!!!!! Omri Casspi made 2 FTs Yesterday.

Chad Ford: I spoke too soon. Brandon Jennings alert. 12 min, 19 pts, 7-8 shooting. Yesterday.

John Schuhmann: Iguodala just had a top 10 follow-dunk, but Rudy Gay daggered the Sixers on the next possession. Grizz up 5 w/ 19.0 to go. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: Uh oh. Raps leading by only * 1 * now. 3:41 to play ... TOR up 100-99 Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Brandon Jennings alert: He just re-entered the game. Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Brandon Jennings (@YUNGBUCK3) back in the game. Wish I could get alerts for this, b/c I can't watch this game otherwise. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: Syracuse 87, North Carolina 71...impressive win for the Big Orange. Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Bosh v. Wade down the stretch? Before this year, it wouldn't have even been a contest. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: I will say this for M&M. He's better with 1 arm than a lot of guys are with 2. But is November really gut check time? For him, I guess so Yesterday.

Luke Winn: Well, Wes Johnson has won me over. Kid is incredibly smooth on the perimeter. Just blew smoke off his finger after that last shot. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: 6:59 to go in the 4th QRT ... Raptors leading 95-89. Bosh: 23 PTS, 11 REB. Bargs: 20 PTS, 10 REB. Wade: 28 PTS, 7 ASST, 5 REB. Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: RT: 11 off. boards in 3rd qtr. alone @Jonathan_Feigen: There is a reason it is a three-point game. The Rockets have 25 second-chance points. Yesterday.

Ben Q. Rock: Great 2Q D by the Celtics, who disrupted almost all the Magic's sets. Fortunately, Magic playing great D as well. 43-40, ORL, at half. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: The Rockets are hitting 39.4 percent, the Hawks 51.7. There is a reason it is a three-point game. The Rockets have 25 second-chance points. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Danny Granger vs. LeBron James, one of the most underrated matchups/rivalries in the NBA. Enjoy it. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: #nbakings using Nocioni on Dirk. Nocioni doing a good job of being a nuisance even though he's undersized Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: There should really be a live commentary of Melo and Lawson during this Syracuse-UNC game. Funny stuff. Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Of all the guys in the league I'd rather not be facing in a game that goes down to the wire, Dwyane Wade heads the list. Yesterday.

Dave McMenamin: I'm texting with a West Conf. scout who is at MSG and trying to convince him that Rautins is an NBA player. I think he's starting to agree Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: The defense comes alive as the C's outscore the Magic 27-14 in the 2nd and they trail the Magic 43-40 at the half. Pierce has 10, Ray 9. Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Video: Portland Police Officer shoots 12 year old girl with beanbag shotgun at close range. bit.ly/5lEIMB Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: I love that every time Brandon Jennings does something, I get tweets about it. Keep me informed, people. I'm @ Heat/Raps. Raps up 91-87. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: Toronto up 4 with 8:47 to go in the 4th QRT. 91-87. Free throws to come for Bargnani. Bosh with 23 and 11 for TOR. Wade has 26 points. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Ty Lawson said score would be different if he were there but Melo said, "They don't got you no more. We got you buddy. You're here now." Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Stan Van Gundy is positively pissed about that foul called on Dwight Howard. #magic #celtics #nba Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: J.J. Hickson just had two of the best defensive possessions of his (short) career. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: With Jason Kidd out, Tyreke Evans is abusing the smaller Mav guards. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: Joe Johnson starting to heat up...Houston, hello!!!! Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Do Mavs miss Erick Dampier's rim presence? Sacramento had 11 first-quarter buckets. Ten of them in the paint. Tyreke going anywhere he wants Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: Brandon Jennings alert: 17 points in the first quarter against Charlotte. I am willing to get excited about this. Yesterday.

Arthur Triche: Houston caught napping and Smoove dishes to Marvin for a layup, 68-63 Atlanta Yesterday.

Bruce Arthur: One good difference between last year and this year: Bosh gets TOUGH rebounds now. One bad sameness: His teammates don't. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs up by 3 with 5:40 left. At this time they've been to the line 16 more times than the Pacers. Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: Melo talking trash to Ty Lawson while watching the Syracuse-UNC game. George Karl said if Melo was confident he would've made a bet. Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: Ball don't lie.... just felt the presence of sheed up in here. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Butler and Jamison have combined for 31 pts Arenas has 10 and Haywodd has 8 pts and 11 rebs. Wiz shooting 53.5% Yesterday.

Luke Winn: Great Moments at MSG: Grown-up Cuse fan near press row snags t-shirt during timeout, @SethDavisHoops shames him into giving it to a kid. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Brand back with 8:29 left. Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: Doc in X-out: "When we make the extra pass, we get everything we want." Defensively is asking for "multiple efforts." Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Haywood has 11 rebounds and eight points for Wiz. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: The Maryland kids are killing it right now. Jeff Green & Kevin Durant have combined for 31. Green has 10 rebs. OKC leads 62-55 at HALF Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Halftime, OKC up 62-55 behind 17 points from Georgetown's Jeff Green, 14 from Durant, 11 from Sefolosha and 10 from Harden. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Brian Schmitz reports that Jameer Nelson could return as soon as Dec. 2. #magic #celtics bit.ly/57v8AX #nba Yesterday.

Darnell Mayberry: We've got a shootout in OKC. At the half, the #OKCTHUNDER 62, Wizards 55. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: Raps still shooting 60%, but, there's a big BUT. Heat shave 17 off what was a 23-point lead for Toronto. Raps up 89-83 at the end of 3. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: So far the #nbakings are responding well to being down 7 early and have a 24-20 lead w/ 1:10 left in 1Q Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Knicks and Nets are (surprise!) turning off viewers. Off the Dribble blog: bit.ly/07x6srs Yesterday.

Marc Stein: And Tyreke Evans dwarfs Kidd. DWARFS. Can still hear all those execs and coaches cackling at summer league when I said I liked Rubio better Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Crazy start to the second half of NC-Syracuse. twitpic.com/qayaw Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Kenny Thomas checks in for Thompson, who goes to the bench with 8pts and 2 fouls. #nbakings. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Tyler Hansbrough angry about two fouls on him. He should just think about finding puppies for little kids. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Ok, talk about "protect me from myself," Miller is hurting and shouln't be in the game. Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Feel like David Thorpe tonight on Rookie Report duty. Beaubois' body control ridiculous for his age/experience. Casspi mixing it up already Yesterday.

George Thomas: Game tied at 82. Given that third quarter only Solomon can know why. OK, so the Cavs have been to the free throw line 25 times to 13. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: No Brand to start the 4th quarter. Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: "Undersized" Rockets grab 6 offensive rebounds in first 4:05 of second half. Man, these guys play hard. But that's not a newsflash, is it? Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Again, Mike Miller should not be out there right now. He is trying to be a soldier, but they need him for other battles down the line. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs in the thrid quarter: 11 points and seven turnovers. Yuck. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Brand and Lou Williams 14-for-20 for 38 points through 3 quarters; Iguodala and Thaddeus Young 4-for-16 for 14 points. Sixers down by 7. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Pacers up on Cavs 82-77 after 3Q. Cavs killed themselves with 7 TOs in third and Z, well: bit.ly/7ynBLp Yesterday.

Michael Lee: 7-Day Dray having himself a Q. He's scored 6 in a row and had nice block on Etan Thomas. 48-46 OKC Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Nocioni picks up his 1st foul and lets ref know he was fouled twice on the other end as he leaves the floor. Yesterday.

Dave McMenamin: Love seeing Scoop Jardine the first off the bench to celebrate a basket by Triche who took his starting spot. Leadership for the Cuse Yesterday.

Lang Whitaker: I'm at a rehearsal dinner. Just looked up Hawks box score and exclaimed "Holy crap!" upon seeing Marv's line. Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: Ralph Lawler suspended for this? latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/ralph-lawler-clippers.html Don't get it. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: 7-day Dray pulls Wiz within 46-44 w/ a dunk and then a outside J next time down. Yesterday.

Jason Jones: Timeout worked. #nbakings run off 8 straight points. 6 from Thompson. 9-8 Mavs Yesterday.

Eric Smith: Raps sputtering a bit. A BIT. Leading by 13 now ... 83-70. They were up by as many as 23. Bosh & Wade each w/ 19. Time left: 3:51 (3rd) Yesterday.

Mike Jones: I really don't get why Mike Miller is being allowed to play. Arm is hanging like it weighs 100 pounds. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Mike Miller at the scorer's table about to return. Why? Yesterday.

Jason Jones: #nbakings dared Kidd an make an open 3 and he did and trail 7-0. Westphal calls quick timeout. 2 turnovers in less than two mintues for SAC Yesterday.

Darnell Mayberry: James Harden just crossed the mess out of Caron Butler to start a fast break. Very, very embarrassing. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: 5:50 to go in the 3rd QRT ... 81-61 ... Raptors lead. TOR still scorching at 66.0% from the floor. Bosh leading w/ 19 PTS and 9 REB Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Cannot tell a lie. Press-row objectivity harder than ever w/Casspi here. Israeli flags at Mav game for very first time. Trying to be a pro Yesterday.

Chris Vernon: Tried to go see 'the blind side' sold out at 3 places booo Yesterday.

Mike Jones: DeShawn Stevenson and James Harden in the battle of the beards. I think DeShawn wins. Yesterday.

Ramona Shelburne: Gasol update: Here's what Pau Gasol had to say today after scoring 24 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the La.. bit.ly/7w2vH9 Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: #Celtics scored season-low 13 points in first quarter. Previous low was 18 points against the New Jersey Nets. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Randy Foye still not quite right? DeShawn and Boykins in the game. Yesterday.

Mike Wells: Pacers locking down on defense. They lead 78-68 in thei 3rd Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs in this half: 1-9, 5 TOs. Pacers on 17-2 run. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Etan Thomas strikes! He smacks Gil's shot to end 1stQ. Wiz trail 32-29, but should be in lead. They missed 5 of 8 FTs. Yesterday.

George Thomas: In the that 15.2 run the Cavs had four turnovers that led to six points. This one is slipping away very quickly. Pacers up by 10 now. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: End first quarter, Washington down 32-29. Durant (11), Green (10) lead Thunder. Butler and Jamison have 9 apiece for sloppy-looking Wiz. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: Hawks up 55-51. Amazing it's this close. It seems anytime the Rockets help off someone, he burns them. Hawks hitting 51.1 percent. Yesterday.

Darnell Mayberry: After one quarter, #OKCTHUNDER 32, Wizards 29 Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Lou Williams has 16 points at the half; Sixers lead by 1. Brand has 12 points and 4 rebounds. Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: Orlando's shooting lights-out and the C's trail the Magic 29-13 after the first. KG has 5 points, 6 rebounds and an assist. Perk, Pierce: 4 Yesterday.

George Thomas: Make that: Pacers go on a 15-2 run to open the second half. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Boston #Celtics are 5-of-23 from the field. #Magic lead 27-13 #nba Yesterday.

George Thomas: Pacers open the half with 9-2 run. Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Open Game Thread: #NBAKings at Mavericks sbnation.com/e/931277 Yesterday.

Michael Lee: M&M is headed to the locker room. Whoa, boy. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Miller leaves the game with shoulder pinned to his side. headed to locker room with trainer. Yesterday.

Chris Tomasson: Word is Michael Redd most likely to return Wednesday at New Orleans after missing what will have been 10 games with a left patella strain. Yesterday.

Jonathan Givony: Johnson's ballhandling & pull-up jumper are still weaknesses, but he's not forcing things the way he did @Iowa State so its not as noticable Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Mike Miller just hurt his left shoulder on that fall. He's grimacing a lot. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Etan Thomas has entered the game. It's on, Brendan Haywood. Yesterday.

Jonathan Givony: Gotta give props to Wesley Johnson, he worked on his game big time in his redshirt year and is doing a great job playing to his strengths Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Get ready! Etan Thomas about to check in and go toe-to-toe with old buddy Brendan Haywood. Yesterday.

Darnell Mayberry: Come join us as we talk #OKCTHUNDER during tonight's game against the Wizards. bit.ly/66PEnD Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Wiz off to another riveting start. Down 17-7 to OKC and B. Haywood just floored the GU kid Jeff Green with a hard foul. Flip calls TO Yesterday.

Jason Friedman: Marvin Williams with a new season-high (15 points) and there are still five minutes left in the first half. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: In a four-point game, would be Hawk David Andersen is 0 for 4. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: LeBron James has 22 points at the break for the Cavaliers, who lead Indiana 66-61 #nba Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs 66, Pacers 61. Defense? We don't need no steenkin' defense...Cavs shooting 56 percent, Pacers 63 percent. Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: Raptors lead Heat 69-49. Bosh and Wade w/ 17 apiece for their respective teams. Bargnani w/ 13, Turk w/ 10 and Amir Johnson with nine. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs up on Pacers 66-61 in an offense-dominated half. What is the issue with the defense?: bit.ly/7ynBLp Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Orlando #Magic are 7-of-8 from the floor. All 5 starts have scored. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Haywood gets the Wizards on the board with a reverse layup. Nice move, big man. Yesterday.

Eric Smith: TOR explodes for 43 PTS in the 2nd QRT. Hedo hits a 3-ball buzzer beat at the half. Raps shooting a nasty 68.3% overall & they lead 69-49 Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Antawn Jamison ditched the mummy shirt for a black short sleeve. He and M&M look like ebony and ivory bookends. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Mickael Pietrus puts #Magic up 15-6 on #Celtics with a 3 Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Wizards won't have Fabricio Oberto (sore left hamstring) tonight. Saunders wants to save him for San Antonio on Sat. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Gameblog: Cavs at Indiana Pacers: Game: Cavs at Indiana Pacers Broadcast: TV:  FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM... bit.ly/4on7us Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Stan Van Gundy may curtail his negativity on the bench, but he can't get rid of that "I need a TUMS" look on his face. #magic #celtics #nba Yesterday.

Ramona Shelburne: Returning some shouts #FF @leahnelson @mario_aguirre @andrew_r @larryzapeye @Andi12 @TheAllenChen @msbrits Yesterday.

Ramona Shelburne: Hey tweeps, my husband wants /needs some followers. He's funny :) @nevdogg32 Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Delonte West active but has not played in first half. Cavs defensie needs help 2nite, but he's not been himself on floor lately. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Wizards pre-game report: www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/outlet/2009/nov/20/wizards-vs-thunder-pregame/ Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: Just had sit down interviews with Cousy and Havlicek for Comcast On Demand and Banner Moments. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: There's an NBA global ambassador in the house. Former Hawks, Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo just took a seat. On cue, Carl Landry checks in. Yesterday.

Ramona Shelburne: Good info on Monarchs situation from Sac Bee bit.ly/8uSAvm Sounds like franchise will move to Bay Area Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: Marvin Williams scorching. He's 6 of 8 for 13 points with two minutes left in first. Hawks' 10-0 run has them up six. Yesterday.

Kate Fagan: Carney immediately hits a three. Makes you wonder about the rotations as Jordan raved all week about Carney's recent play. Yesterday.

George Thomas: LeBron James 8-of-8 shots for 20 so far. Yesterday.

Kate Fagan: Rodney Carney checks into game w/ 3:57 left in half. Last game Carney played 31 minutes. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: Hawks start five first-rounders, four in the top 10. Rockets have four first-rounders on the active roster. Yesterday.

Mike Wells: I thought the Cavs were supposed to be a good defensive team. Pacers shooting 67 percent against them in the middle of the 2nd qtr Yesterday.

Marc Berman: Eddy's impressive debut should've been more reason to sign AI, not less, as Knicks claim. Yesterday.

Mike Wells: Roy just picked up his third foul on a questionable call Yesterday.

Ross Siler: Okur, by the way, is probable to play Saturday against Detroit after missing two games with flu-like symptoms. Yesterday.

Ross Siler: You really can refer to the Jazz's eight-game winning streak against the Pistons as the Revenge of Mehmet Okur. Yesterday.

Michael Lee: Somebody needs to take Flip out to eat. Asked about how well he knows D.C., "I haven’t learned it that much. I know Subway and Papa Johns." Yesterday.

Ross Siler: Second on the list is Charlotte at 16.9 points. So Okur averages 2.3 ppg more against the Pistons than any other team in the league. Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: JWilliams tells me he played last year on a rec team w/Tim + Penny Hardaway + Shaun Livingston. Imagine that coming at you, Rec Leaguers. Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: Rondo's shooting 25% FT but Magic say they can't go out of their way to foul him: bit.ly/5hEINx #Celtics Yesterday.

Ross Siler: That's by far his highest scoring career average against any team, and it happens to come against his old team. Yesterday.

Dan Steinberg: By the way, if I haven't mentioned it lately, @chaddukes is my favorite person in the world and DC's top sports radio personality Yesterday.

Dan Steinberg: Wilbon to @chaddukes, re: tk vs wise: "“I have two words… STEEL CAGE!!" Yesterday.

Ross Siler: Here's a stat of which @Lockedonsports could be proud: Mehmet Okur has averaging 19.2 points and 9.6 assists against the Pistons. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Sixers current lineup early in 2nd quarter: Brezec, Jason Smith, Jrue Holiday, Iguodala and Willie Green. Yesterday.

Jonathan Feigen: Almost tipoff in ATL. Someone better run upstairs and unlock the doors. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs and Pacers tied 38-38. LeBron has 16 but Cavs' pick-and-roll defense a joke: bit.ly/7ynBLp Yesterday.

Mike Wells: Murphy on the court for the first time since Nov. 3. Yesterday.

Chris Littman: How did THIS Syracuse team lose to LeMoyne? All eyes on Rautins and whatever injury he's got right now. Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Primoz Brezec in for the first time as a Sixer. Only took 12 games. Yesterday.

Eli Savoie: Tom Crean is extremely entertaining on the sidelines. He has to be worn out after games. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs 38, Pacers 38 after one. A spectacular display of defensive hoops as both teams shoot 68 percent. Yesterday.

Mike Wells: I wonder if O'Brien has his feet up on his desk with a cold one in his hand watching the game in his office right now. Yesterday.

Chris Palmer: Here's my latest video from the photoshoot for my feature story on Blake Griffin in the new issue of ESPN The Magazine. bit.ly/8CbSmb Yesterday.

Kevin Pelton: Would you rather have Marc Gasol for $3.3M or Pau Gasol for $16.5M? Is that a fair question now? Yesterday.

Eli Savoie: Keys for #OleMiss tonight: rebounding and keep Kansas State off the foul line. Wildcats averaging 37 FT attempts per game. Yesterday.

Tina Cervasio: Need to clarify: I'm neither a cougar (not old enough,thanks) nor available, but there are plenty here to see young Edward & Jacob #NewMoon Yesterday.

George Thomas: Dahntay Jones with 12 in the first quarter is kiling the Cavs.. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Update: Carper's protest successful in TO. LeBron awarded what could be one of best assists of his career. Yesterday.

George Thomas: Pacers coach Jim O'Brien ejected at 5:20 in the first quarter. Dinner date maybe? Yesterday.

Mike Wells: Lester Conner taking over for O'Brien Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Oberto out again with hamstring. Flip expecting to need him a good deal on Duncan tomorrow in San Antonio. Yesterday.

Mike Jones: Wiz start Arenas, Miller, Butler, Jamison and Haywood. OKC start Westbrook, Sefolosha, Durant, Green, Kristic. Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: DeRozan with the alley oop slam that gets the bench on their feet, makes the crowd come alive and the rook let out a yell. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Jim O'Brien has been ejected during the timeout. T'd up by two different officials. Yesterday.

Mike Wells: O'Brien ejected for the first time as Pacers coach Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs head PR man Tad Carper issued protest, was told LBJ wasn't throwing it to Parker. True, but still an amazing pass for bucket. Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Pacers stats crew did not award LeBron assist on backward cross-court bounce pass to A. Parker. Yesterday.

John Hollinger: Tweeps, will have reports from Hawks-Rockets tonight in our Daily Dime Live tinyurl.com/yzbvrwk Yesterday.

Doug Smith: #raptors blog: The Goods On The Game, Heat at Raptors bit.ly/8337eR Yesterday.

Eli Savoie: Ole Miss takes on Kansas State tonight in San Juan. 7:30 tipoff on Sports 56. Yesterday.

Tina Cervasio: Attention Men: suck it up, see"New Moon"u may find yourself a pretty lil' cougar amidst the werewolves. No joke, I'm in-line seeing this now Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Friday practice notes: Pau, PJ, and Bynum bit.ly/7NrH0Y Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: The latest Fix on the Iverson Aversion, with a suggestion for Walsh, and Eddy Curry as the focal point of the offense. bit.ly/4JreR7 Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Lakers special assistant coach Rasheed Hazzard joined us to take a look around the NBA: bit.ly/5sApP0 Yesterday.

Martin Frank: Memphis coach Lionel Hollins on Iverson: "There was no miscommunication. He knew coming in what his role was." Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: The latest Fix on the Iverson Aversion, with a suggestion for Walsh, and Eddy Curry as the focal point of the offense: bit.ly/5zo1CJ Yesterday.

Mike Wells: Diener out at least four weeks after having surgery on his left big toe. Yesterday.

Dan Steinberg: Wilbon to lavar re: tk vs wise: "“I have two words… STEEL CAGE!!" Yesterday.

Marc J. Spears: Spears after the buzzer: bit.ly/5gBrHq Yesterday.

Michael Wallace: With Iverson available after NYK backout, only way Heat considers him is if he takes non-g'teed deal & agrees 2B reserve Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: set up this Facebook "Knicks Fix" page so Fixers can interact, follow the Knicks and keep up with the Fix all in... bit.ly/07U5k83 Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Wilbon and Korn, I respect u as a big homies, but Elgin and West are not pover Kobe. Put me on PTI and I will slay them in this debate. Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Random thoughts: if u don't have Kobe in top 10, GP/JKidd top 35, CWebb in HOF - ur a schmuck Yesterday.

Michael Wallace: Injuries to Heat's Haslem, Richardson to leave Miami shorthanded Friday against the Raptors. tinyurl.com/yhygem5 Yesterday.

Mark Woods: BBL. Newcastle 101 Plymouth 87 Yesterday.

Mark Woods: BBL. Yesterday.

Mark Woods: BBL Cup quarters. Sheffield 99 Everton 90 OT. Mike Cook hits 41. Sharks v Leicester in semis Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: Covering #Celtics v #Magic tonight live from TD Garden. Checking in from "Inside the Locker Room" on #WEEI radio broadcast before the game. Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Andrew Bynum Ankle Update bit.ly/7ZNrjN Yesterday.

Chris Mannix: Travis Diener has surgery on his left big toe. Expected to miss six weeks. Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: is now on Facebook. bit.ly/6nntjt Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: #FF thx @KWAPT @IanMBrowne @EricPincus @Trags @WinInTheEnd Yesterday.

Kate Fagan: Speights walking around locker room w/out knee brace. Looking decent. Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: RIP Red Robbins, former ABA player and Central Florida hoops legend. Dead at 65. bit.ly/5gK090 Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Someone please tell Hubert Davis to stop screaming "OH!" any time someone goes to the rim. You have a microphone, sir. Yesterday.

Ira Winderman: Udonis Haslem (shoulder) and Quentin Richardson (back) out for Heat tonight. James Jones to start at small forward. Chris Quinn inactive. Yesterday.

Wendell Maxey: first blazers column for the portland sentinel finished.....many more to come. Yesterday.

Ken Berger: My final thoughts on @alleniverson ... for today. #Knicks #NBA bit.ly/4LXXyu Yesterday.

Bob Finnan: Cavs vs. Pacers, Game 13: CAVALIERS (8-4) at INDIANA PACERS (5-4)Canseco FieldhouseNov. 20, 2009, 7 p.m.Fox Spo.. bit.ly/60ZoVP Yesterday.

Jessica Camerato: #FF NBA gals @MSGTina @stackmack @ramonashelburne @ticktock6 @StilettoJill @LKCornetta Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: AI played three games and the Memphis Grizz pay him 440K. That's probably more than the Memphis Tigers pay their players for a full season. Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Blown calls galore on that sequence by the refs in Dayton-Nova. Missed over-and-back and then botched Reynold's deflection. Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Atlanta honeys in fishnets. #yeahbuddy Yesterday.

Chris Littman: Re: @sportsguy33's break from Twitter, @Rfking explains the cause on his blog: bit.ly/5zlVkr Yesterday.

Arash Markazi: A bulked up Chris Bosh feels "left out" and that he doesn't get the recognition he deserves. bit.ly/4qkyLT Yesterday.

Marc Stein: If Iverson doesn't get another gig, his NBA take for the season is a shade under 440K. Originally signed for $3.1 mil in MEM. More in the WD Yesterday.

Kevin Ding: I just watched 'em play it out, and lemme tell u: Don't get fooled by size. Mbenga was by far the worst dude on the court Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: Working/tweeting from sideline 2night on Bos-Orl. Thrilled to have coaches who don't mind the in-game interview. Famous last words, I know. Yesterday.

John Hollinger: Today's PER Diem on the big Knicks-Nets showdown tomorrow tinyurl.com/ybsy3bl Yesterday.

Tim Kawakami: The 49ers’ fateful choice: My Aaron Rodgers-or-Alex Smith column from April 2005: We all knew it was a bi.. bit.ly/6Wcgzn Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Orlando Magic C Dwight Howard said NBA players "sometimes are like little puppies." bit.ly/4B72Nv #magic #celtics #nba Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Gasol said he is all good after his first game, no setbacks whatsoever. Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: My nxt sports-related joke? aimed @ the poor SOBs without computers. That way Ill be hysterically funny but the offendees will never know. Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: Mavs Afternoon Drive: Welcome Westphal! Dallas Won't Have Marion But Will Be Playing For First Place bit.ly/6nDxMw #mavs #kings Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Rockstar Friday night ahead: Got my man Omri Casspi in the AAC tonight. Will be in my press-row seat early Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Here tis the Weekend Dime link again so I am not assailed for not including it bit.ly/4KpUW4 Yesterday.

Marc Stein: Tim Duncan on Spurs' slow start, how LeBron fits into the whole lefties thing and SAC/PHI needing to keep looking for a third trade partner Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: Tony Allen will be bringing 15 Boston students grocery shopping for Thanksgiving dinners on Monday and picking up the tab. Yesterday.

Marc Stein: More Weekend Dime topics? Jarrett Jack on Raps keeping Chris Bosh, why Warriors liked Charlotte's offer so much better than Cleveland's ... Yesterday.

Joe Freeman: Check out the second installment of FreeMail tinyurl.com/yepnxcy Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Game of 3-on-3 after practice: Farmar/Morrison/Mbenga vs Brown/Vujacic/Powell. twitpic.com/q9p64 Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: The latest Fix explains the Iverson Aversion and how no one - who wasn't a fan, that is - thought this was a good move: bit.ly/IEY0b Yesterday.

Benjamin Nochman: Nuggets Blog: Having Kleiza withdrawl? … bit.ly/6olG3k Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Andrew Bynum said he received treatment on his ankle during practice, feels OK and he will play tomorrow. Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: New 710 ESPN.com Lakers podkast!!! bit.ly/8atrIa Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Blazers Broadcaster Mike Barrett tells @dwightjaynes that Chris Hunter (D-League/ Michigan) will suit up for GSW tonight Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: Bruce Bowen on dirty play - tinyurl.com/yzd6dyo Yesterday.

Paul Coro: Robin Lopez is participating in his 1st full-contact practice & looking good. But Earl Clark's early-practice slam is the day's highlight. Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Bill Simmons' reaction when @timfbrown asks him about "Drexler's Pistons." Priceless. twitpic.com/q9kif Yesterday.

Art Garcia: On Ch 5, too? @txnewsgirl UNT invited me to put on scrappy suit again at tomorrow's game. Turning 30 in a big furry eagle suit = priceless! Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Cavs-Pacers injury updates, lineups and preview: bit.ly/7ynBLp Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Nice read with plenty @STEIN_LINE_HQ Oral history of Dirk: Big German saves Big D bit.ly/kSwLH (via @zaccrain) #Nowitzki #dallasmavs Yesterday.

Chris Vernon: Robert Byrd became longest servin mem. of congress this wk. BARBARIC! if you dont know...watch..tinyurl.com/6b6vra Yesterday.

Lang Whitaker: Just drove thru Kiln, Miss. Was gonna stop, but couldn't make up my mind in time. Yesterday.

Ken Berger: Starting today, I'm building the Perfect Team at CBSSports.com. Find out who I hired as my GM. #NBA bit.ly/84eLkS Yesterday.

Matt Steinmetz: Warriors sign Chris Hunter of D-league's Fort Wayne Mad Ants Yesterday.

Jerry Zgoda: Exactly three weeks from today is that Dec. 11 game in L.A. against the Lakers, which would be a timely return for KLove. #TImberwolves Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: For all those asking about AI to Orl, here's my piece a couple of days ago: sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4668079 Yesterday.

Jerry Zgoda: Love reports pain is almost gone. Did some outside shooting today, full practice is probably two weeks away. #Timberwolves Yesterday.

Jerry Zgoda: BLOG: Love’s game return still probably three weeks away tinyurl.com/ylm8kpb Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: The echoes of Eddy Curry - tinyurl.com/yg5dyeq Yesterday.

Doug Smith: #raptors blog: GruntTV enjoys a bit of a break bit.ly/6IZFsc Yesterday.

Marc Stein: ESPN.com link to the Weekend Dime can be found here j.mp/6g7sKc . . . Gonna have to start working next on my all-tme All Lefty squad Yesterday.

Marc Stein: And thank you, Brandon Jennings! Thanks largely to you, I was finally able to devote a whole Weekend Dime to my current All-Lefty Team Yesterday.

Jerry Zgoda: Kevin Love's return likely three weeks away after X-ray shows good healing progress. That's right in 6-to-8 week ballpark. #Timberwolves. Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Spurs miss the old Manu Ginobili, says NBA.com's Fran Blinebury: bit.ly/8qVQpl More Spurs: bit.ly/8ZUhVi #spurs #manu #nba Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Did I photoshop Omri Casspi and @DonteGreene into a New Moon poster? I think I did: assets.sbnation.com/assets/212586/NewMoon.jpg Yesterday.

Marc Stein: You can pretty much spike the idea from three weeks ago that the D-League may be in Roddy Beaubois' future. Link: tinyurl.com/ykv7sd8 Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Preview: #NBAKings at Mavericks sbnation.com/e/930682 Yesterday.

Andrew Perna: Here's the Maynor piece: jazz.realgm.com/articles/40/20091120/maynor_using_utahs_resources/ Yesterday.

Chris Littman: So what do you think? Does it make sense to keep playing these college hoops holiday tournaments in an empty gym? Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Gracias @JesseSanchezMLB #FollowFriday: Say hello to (me).National NBA writer for Turner/NBA.com.Good dude.Great writer.Show him some love Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Maloofs cutting ties with Monarchs. WNBA wants to move team to Bay Area. #wnba Yesterday.

Chris Ballard: Nice piece in today's Times by @jpdabrams on pick-and-roll. Be curious if/how much overall usage rises in postseason - bit.ly/8CrxAz Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Hmmm @jeleseti AI is good for any team in Europe. Its sad Knicks doesnt want AI as I think he would fit and with not much to lose. #Iverson Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: Denver signing tonight: Tattered Cover, 5pm. Goal for 2nite: a logical explanation from someone why Denv. airport is 50 mins from downtown. Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: #NBAKings owners fold the Monarchs sbnation.com/e/930967 Yesterday.

Jonathan Givony: Lorenzo Brown=big time stud, huge get for NC State. Big PG with athleticism and a great feel. Makes right read on pick&roll every time. Wow Yesterday.

Tim Kawakami: College Picks, Week 12: Riding with Stanford and Northwestern, nothing wrong with that: Busy week. Straight to .. bit.ly/16eSjY Yesterday.

Jonathan Abrams: #FF @DuranLA @TheBigLead @stackmack @alanhahn @MooreSports @TrueHoop @JonesOnTheNBA Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Popovich on slow start: "We have no choice. Usually I try to force that and I don't even have to try this year." bit.ly/8ZUhVi #spurs Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: Shootaround: Heat @ Raps Wade/Bosh/2010/Chalmers/defence - bit.ly/2f9MhY Yesterday.

Chris Colston: #FF @JeffAndriesse @alanhahn @nerditry @laurably @PUBLISIDE @bucketsandflow @chipmonk007 @beinhorn @Nate_ESPN @KBerg_CBS @HowardBeckNYT Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Lakers' Lamar Odom leads from the bench bit.ly/4y8IQh Yesterday.

Art Garcia: The Mavs are winning. The Spurs aren't right now. Why? Some ideas here: bit.ly/8ZUhVi @spurs @dallasmavs #nba Yesterday.

Holly McKenzie: I love the ease with which Dwyane Wade takes questions about 2010. Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: Multiple sources are saying despite not going with Iverson, Walsh IS looking to upgrade the roster to improve the team for 09-10. Yesterday.

Darnell Mayberry: New blog post on Thunder Rumblings: The Scene At Shootaround -- bit.ly/7EJgoz .... #OKCTHUNDER Yesterday.

Pete Pranica: Iverson may be out of options. His act has worn very thin. Sad. Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: EXCLUSIVE: Jason Kidd Guides DallasBasketball.com Through Mavs' Barea-vs.-Beaubois Plus/Minus Debate bit.ly/4toR9U #mavs #nba Yesterday.

Jonathan Givony: Watching #1 prospect in 2012, Andre Drummond. Can see where that's coming from, even if he's obviously still a baby. Need to keep following. Yesterday.

Brian Mahoney: Mike D'Antoni: "Allen is a great player, no doubt about it, but that's not the route we're going to take right now." Yesterday.

Chris Ballard: Here's link to the mag piece on LeBron signing for minimum - bit.ly/5r8Mzv Yesterday.

Jonathan Abrams: Man. They play "empire state of mind" more in LA than NYC Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: How Eddy Curry helped doom chances of Iverson to Knicks - tinyurl.com/yjnjmpv Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: wow @truehoop just sent over andre miller's hotspots chart. shield your eyes. twitpic.com/q92kr Yesterday.

Brian Mahoney: No Iverson for #Knicks. Players sounded interested in signing him, but team felt it would slow growth of younger players. Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: The Spurs lost last night to Utah for the first time since Brigham Young had just one wife. #spurs #jazz #mavs Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: Pete Mickael says Brandon Jennings is actually a sophomore. tinyurl.com/ykbqykt Yesterday.

Kevin Ding: What did Michael Jordan tell Kobe Bryant regarding the triangle offense: "Go to the post a lot." bit.ly/80s5aC Yesterday.

Mike Slane: #Knicks thrilled Curry's back. "Eddy makes us a different team," D'Antoni said. "We have a presence now that we want to take advantage of." Yesterday.

Jeff Schultz: Cheer up #Georgia fans. Herschel Walker's first MMA bout is set! (Hello? Anybody?) bit.ly/8xoj1A Yesterday.

Mike Slane: Curry's minutes could increase tomorrow depending on how he feels as the game goes on, according to D'Antoni. #knicks Yesterday.

Chad Ford: My latest draft blog on players with volatile stock: Devin Ebanks, Iman Shumpert, Wesley Johnson, Malcolm Lee tinyurl.com/yabfvbt Yesterday.

Andrew Perna: Piece on @EMaynor3 just filed. Really like the guy, maintained eye contact, which can be rare for athletes. Hope he succeeds. Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Lakers beat Bulls: Tapas for all the people! bit.ly/8Zcby1 Yesterday.

Brian Windhorst: Andy Varejao said at shootaround he'll play tonight. Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Walsh on sending mixed signals: "I think to a degree we’ve been misleading, because we didn’t know what we were going to do." Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Walsh, cont: "It did get interesting for awhile, because Allen’s a great player, has always been a great player.’’ Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Walsh, cont: "...what we’ve been trying to do since we got here in building a team for the future. " Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Walsh: ``It really has nothing to do with Allen Iverson. It’s just a stage that our team is in right now ... " Yesterday.

Ric Bucher: Happy I didn't really put $ on Knicks making AI an offer. Will say this: Knicks changed direction more than a darter fish. Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Donnie Walsh: "We’re not going to be making additions at this time to our team. So I guess that ends the speculation about Allen Iverson.'' Yesterday.

Mike Slane: Walsh to the media. "We will not be making additions to the team at this time," he said. He doesn't want to affect development of players. Yesterday.

Kevin Arnovitz: The Seat of Heat: Last Friday, ESPN.com’ Marc Stein reported that, “[O]ne source plugged in to Clipperland insi... bit.ly/5OfDV1 Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: According to source, biggest concern about Iverson was potential for more unwanted controversy: "If it didn't work it could really blow up." Yesterday.

Wendell Maxey: sam bowie trying to make history....again: bit.ly/6un8H5 Yesterday.

Peter Stringer: Reminder: Celtics Women's Group is collecting new shoes, boots and socks at tonight's game for Cradles To Crayons bit.ly/3uZj8P Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: Walsh will address the media at noon to discuss the Iverson situation. #Knicks Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Knicks have confirmed they are not pursuing Iverson. Walsh meeting with media momentarily. Yesterday.

Tim Kawakami: My blog is currently kaput for new postings or comments... Maintenance work this morning. Back at 100% in bit, I'm told. Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: Friday Mini-Bullets - tinyurl.com/yk6rg7v Yesterday.

Doug Smith: #raptors blog: Live: Raptors Pre-Game Chat bit.ly/8jv0YM Yesterday.

Chris Mannix: Pacquiao-Cotto numbers are in: www.fannation.com/blogs/post/489299?new=true Yesterday.

Jeff Schultz: NFC rankings: Matthew Stafford is getting beat up -- but points for toughness. bit.ly/1zX7OO Yesterday.

Jeff Schultz: I've been remiss in my Tweeting: One scout says #GaTech RB Dwyer is eighth best player in NFL draft. bit.ly/15pYHk Yesterday.

Chuck Swirsky: Bulls practice today then it's off to Denver. LA is simply better-period. You move on and get ready for the Nuggets. Yesterday.

Paul Jones: Raps in tough 2nite. From John Rusin "the stat man" Raps are 6-15(.285)all-time in the 1st gm at home after a west coast trip of 4+ gms Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Mike Bianchi chats w/ you about Stan Van Gundy, Tim Tebow and his love affair with Lynyrd Skynyrd at 1. bit.ly/1J9JBv #magic #gators Yesterday.

Marc J. Spears: Y! Sports on a slowed DRose. sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ai_w14NOHda.NQ_p66DUIMq8vLYF?slug=mc-rosebulls111909&prov=yhoo&type=lgns Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: Mavs Donuts: LeBron 40 time, strugglin Spurs, Damp visits House, Dirk as the only dude in NBA history to do this tinyurl.com/ye23e37 Yesterday.

Art Garcia: Now that the Knicks are out, can someone give me a plausible scenerio where a GOOD team would want AI? #NBA Yesterday.

Mike Bianchi: Live chat today at 1 p.m. with yours truly. You can join in all the fun at : bit.ly/1J9JBv Yesterday.

Chris Sheridan: The Knicks are OUT of the Allen Iverson sweepstakes, if it can be called that. The decision was made late Thursday night. More on ESPN.com Yesterday.

Ken Berger: Source confirms to CBSSports.com that the #Knicks are dropping pursuit of @alleniverson. More to come in the BergerSphere. Yesterday.

Chris Herrington: Knicks decided against Iverson signing: tinyurl.com/yaxx9z6 Yesterday.

Tim Chisholm: And after all that the Knicks aren't even going to sign Iverson according to NYT HBeck. Can't say I blame them, but after so much hoopla... Yesterday.

Tim Kawakami: Lincecum makes a statement: With words, deeds and natural cool bit.ly/1FtWl2 Yesterday.

Mike Fisher: No Iverson to the Knicks? Why not? Maybe they realizd Marbury already fully satisfied the NY obligation to washed-up, selfish egomaniacs? Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: Will go on with @BrandonTierney on ESPN Radio in New York in about 2 minutes: bit.ly/2vc1ga Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part two - tinyurl.com/yj3l35o Yesterday.

Ken Berger: New York Times and Newsday reporting that #Knicks have dropped their pursuit of @alleniverson. #NBA Yesterday.

Howard Beck: Knicks have dropped their pursuit of Iverson. Details to come shortly on nytimes.com Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: Source: Iverson-to-NY dead? The latest Fix has The Answer: bit.ly/IEY0b Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: #FF @kimija@ItzJenn @jonthorne32 @fromfl @WavyStalker @IRRigator @LadyBallers @MiRod407 @MelAnthonyDiaz @whatthenoelle @erivera7 #magic #nba Yesterday.

Matt Humphrey: Post flu #FollowFriday: @ucfbiggie @Lorisays @taramanis @3QCMagic @HowardtheDunk @aondera @darlingnikki08 @Blacktigra93 @ColleenBurns plus.. Yesterday.

Lang Whitaker: At LaGuardia, heading to a wedding in LA. (That's Lower Alabama. Hey, I am from the South.) Yesterday.

Doug Smith: #raptors blog: Back to the usual blather bit.ly/15yFb6 Yesterday.

Ira Winderman: What's up with Dwyane Wade's recent uneven play, especially at the start of games? Latest "Ask Ira" posted at bit.ly/tNdS5 Yesterday.

Mike Bianchi: FSU fans will desperately miss Tallahassee Democrat sportswriter Steve Ellis. My blog: bit.ly/3mKfZR Yesterday.

Andrew Perna: Listening to @johncmayer's new album. It's raining, and thus far it's a perfect rainy day soundtrack. Yesterday.

Henry Abbott: First Cup: Friday - tinyurl.com/y8j76y2 Yesterday.

Elie Seckbach: 7foot tall zeus from t-mac to pro boxer ttp://boxing.fanhouse.com/2009/11/19/zeus-mazyck-sizes-up-klitschko-brothers/ Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: What are your thoughts on Iverson possibly signing with the Knicks? Yesterday.

Alan Hahn: Negotiating against themselves, #Knicks proceeding with extreme caution with Iverson signing: bit.ly/19MoWk Yesterday.

Mike Bianchi: Will Magic's Stan Van Grumpy turn into Stan Van Giddy or will he be Stan Van Gone-dy? Column: bit.ly/2KbaCG Yesterday.

Mike Bianchi: Man, it was foggy today. I went out to get the paper and felt like I was walking through Ricky Williams' hookah tube. Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: Rumors update: Tracy McGrady upset + Allen Iverson signing with the Knicks this weekend? hoopshype.com/rumors.htm Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Sean Marks represented the Hornets on Morning Joe - curious choice Yesterday.

John Hollinger: 10,000! thanks everyone.... Yesterday.

Paul Coro: The early morning after. Stuff from the Suns' 1st bad loss in the blog ... www.azcentral.com/paulcoro Yesterday.

Jorge Sierra: Wizards are funny again. www.twitvid.com/65FD4 Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Reggie hasn't been that silent his entire broadcast career, on the one night where his PBP dude could really have used some help. Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Having not been online during N.O.-Phx, can I assume Reggie Miller was properly castigated for leaving the ill Harlan hanging all night? Yesterday.

Mark Woods: Worcester cut US guard Kenny Saunders www.britball.com/blog/ Yesterday.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Y! Sources: McGrady, Adelman have testy locker room meeting over star's status. T-Mac privately wonders if Rockets want him back on floor. Yesterday.

Tom Ziller: Wow, Jimmy Fallon has been entertaining two nights in a row. Invest in bomb shelters, the end is nigh. Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Lakers 108, Bulls 93: Pau Gasol screams*, "Hola, 2009-2010 season!" bit.ly/WgVOX Yesterday.

John Ireland: My latest Lakers diary: could Kobe Bryant one day become the NBA's all-time leading scorer? bit.ly/pCi3b Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Barkley on LA: "This team could win the next 3 or 4 championships. They're gonna be tough to beat. They're not missing anything." Yesterday.

Benjamin Nochman: Nuggets News: Nuggets focus on rocking the rim bit.ly/3SFGs3 Yesterday.

Benjamin Nochman: Nuggets News: Knicks hold line as Iverson clears waivers bit.ly/24uCIU Yesterday.

Benjamin Nochman: Nuggets News: Nets' Williams wavers on plea-deal plan bit.ly/L0W5N Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: CHI coach Del Negro on LA: "They not only have length, they have talent. It's 1 thing to be tall, but there's also being tall & talented. Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Around the League #1: An analysis of league-wide issues and a look at a couple Blazer topics we're mopping up. sbnation.com/e/930286 Yesterday.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Andrew Bynum: Jammed right ankle, day to day bit.ly/2zAih5 Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: (This is why I love this cat! Huh?!)RT: @96TruwarierQB Good game LA. I'm going to do a movie now. It's called therapy. Summertime release Yesterday.

George Thomas: Cavs turn huge leads into tight matchups: WASHINGTON: The Cavaliers losing a 17-point lead against the Washington W... bit.ly/Lq1Ml Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Gasol Stars Against Bulls in Return: Postgame story - bit.ly/1dqGbm Yesterday.

Bill Plaschke: For all he does, Gasol doesn't get much love: The World's Tallest Actor With Bed Hair And Braces returned to his day... bit.ly/Upy78 Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Quite note: Gasol had a big matchup edge on 6-9 rookie Taj Gibson, but Gasol almost always has a matchup edge on NBA 4's. Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Amerie on the Monique Show? #yeahbuddy Yesterday.

Mike Bresnahan: Gasol missed how many weeks? Looked fine Thursday: 24 points, 13 rebounds. Lakers win easily, a phrase to be used quite a bit from now on. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Bynum is officially listed as day-to -day with a "jammed ankle" and is not expected to miss any time. Yesterday.

Vince Thomas: Wht playoff perfrmncs did TNT miss for all-decade? Kobe's 48-15 against Sac? Dirk's 51-12? Doesnt mtter tho - gottabe LeBrons 48 n 07 Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Lamar Odom received 6 stiches above his right eye after taking an elbow but said he is OK. Talked more about how good Pau is. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Bynum said he didn't go back in because he tweaked his right ankle in third Q, but expects to practice tomorrow and play Sunday. Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: PS: Signed 40 books for Powell's + another extra 80 at Borders Beaverton. Also, thx to Portland Coffeehouse for fueling tomorrow's column. Yesterday.

Paul Coro: Bedtime reading on sleepy Suns effort www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2009/11/19/20091119spt-sunshornets.html Yesterday.

Ross Siler: Carlos Boozer can pay back Detroit on Saturday for deciding to spend its free-agent money on Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva this summer. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Phil said that a lot of things bounced Gasol's way, including 7 offensive boards. He played 35 min in part due to Bynum foul trouble. Yesterday.

Ross Siler: The Jazz ensured no worse than a split of the season series with the Spurs thanks to their second victory this month. Yesterday.

Ross Siler: Post-game thoughts from San Antonio: Jazz won on second night of back-to-back, something they only did three times in 21 tries last season. Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: Forgot to mention: 2 different people left me a fresh pack of Marlboro Lights tonight. High comedy. Only in Portland would this happen. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Phil keeping it simple: "I thought we played a relatively decent game. It was nice to have Pau back in the floor." Yesterday.

Joe Freeman: In theo we trust? @beyondthebeat say it ain't so joe. bay rejects boston's offer Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Gasol added that he struggled a bit with his conditioning defensively, but that he wasn't at all worried about his offense. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: "24 points was unexpected, but I'll take it," said Gasol on ESPN radio. "I know how to play the game. I made simple plays." Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Your final: Lakers 108, Bulls 93 as L.A. moves to 9-3 on the season. Gasol was dominant with 24 & 13 in his debut. Yesterday.

Jim Taylor: Took a ton of fun shots on this last roadie. This is one of my favorites tho. 1, 2, 3, TOGETHER! twitpic.com/q77e5 #blazers Yesterday.

Dave McMenamin: Bill Walton is a pro's pro at autographing the backs of t-shirts. Anybody else see the clarity of his signature in that NBA Cares spot? Yesterday.

Bill Simmons: Thanks to Portland for a great signing 2nite. Definitely wins award for "city most concerned about my writing hand." I love the Pacific NW. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Lakers are leading the points in the paint category 60-40. Not a coincidence. Yesterday.

Mike Trudell: Jackson clears the bench for the last 4:34: Farmar, Vujacic, Morrison, Powell & Mbenga, Lakers up 105-83 after Morrison's layup. Yesterday.

Ben Golliver: Game 14 Preview: Blazers vs. Warriors sbnation.com/e/930209 Yesterday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Mike Trudell: Gasol keeps going ... another put-back got him to 24 & 13 w/5:15 to play. November 19, 2009.

Mike Trudell: Kobe is 2 assists and 2 rebounds away from his first triple-double of the season. Will he play long enough w/L.A. up 20? November 19, 2009.

Adrian Wojnarowski: I do a lot of radio shows, but few hosts ask as many good questions as Todd Wright on Sporting News Radio. Always enjoy those spots. November 19, 2009.

KC Johnson: Kobe Bryant just passed Abdul-Jabbar as the Lakers' second-leading scorer all-time. Only the logo---Jerry West---is ahead. Not for long. November 19, 2009.

Janis Carr: #Kobe Bryant has moved ahead of Abdul-Jabbar and now is second on #Lakers all-time scoring list. Next up....Jerry West. November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: Hornets rebounded more of their misses than Phx did in tonight's 110-103 loss. NO had 38 2nd-chance pts. Suns' 16th L in a row on TNT. November 19, 2009.

Dave McMenamin: Is there a way to find the league leaders in career technical free throw percentage? I'm curious to see who is most/least accurate November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: W/ a free throw #kobe passes Kareem for 2nd all-time on #Lakers scoring. Next and last up? Jerry West November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: Ron Artest just took two straight shots w/o looking at the basket once November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: Kobe playes committed focused defense for only maybe 1/4 of the game now. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: It's stupid how good #Lakers are w/ Pau. Even w/ Kobe at 4-for-14, they lead 53-42 over #bulls at half behind pau's 14 pts. November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he was happy to get a win at AT&T Center before he dies. Seriously. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: If Marcus Ginyard keeps hitting shots all season he's got a nice chance of getting drafted. Lockdown defenders who can spotup have value. November 19, 2009.

Ernie Johnson: should have mentioned in that previous @streetGRACE tweet that you can also check out streetgrace.org. Thanks ya'll November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: One of the goals of tonight was to get a better feel for Deon Thompson. Came away a bit underwhelmed, and sounds like most scouts did too. November 19, 2009.

Mike Bresnahan: Gasol's numbers after one quarter against Chicago: 10 points, four rebounds. one turnover. Four for five shooting. Not bad for 12 minutes. November 19, 2009.

Art Garcia: In November? @LakersReporter @mcten - People watch college basketball? November 19, 2009.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Live from Staples - Lakers vs. Bulls bit.ly/2lGLlz November 19, 2009.

Dave McMenamin: Need to get in a little boasting about Cuse's win at MSG over Cal. We have a lot of weapons. Five guys that can give you 20. November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: Bynum looks like he's playing with "now that Pau's back, I don't wanna become an afterthght" going thru his head evrtm he gets rock November 19, 2009.

Darnell Mayberry: Lakers just play volleyball on the rim. It's really not even fair. November 19, 2009.

Mike Bresnahan: This new guy wearing No. 16 looks pretty good for the Lakers. He might have a future in this league. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Ohio State doesn't have a single player on their team that can put the ball on the floor besides Evan Turner. That's a major problem. November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Carlos Boozer has 10 of Jazz's final 12 points here in last 3:58. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: Pau Gasol scores #Lakers first points against #Bulls in his season debut November 19, 2009.

Darnell Mayberry: Derrick Rose time! November 19, 2009.

Howard Beck: Link to latest nytimes.com story on Iverson and Knicks: bit.ly/3DwN0q November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: Utah Jazz finished last in how much they used the pick and roll last year The #NBA 's most-used play revealed tinyurl.com/ydt9s4o November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Duncan's first line drive free throw dropped in with the help of the AT&T Center ghosts that have haunted the Jazz the last decade. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Evan Turner's reluctance to shoot the outside J is probably the main thing holding him back at this point. If he improves here, watch out November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Nothing fires up a crowd with 2:53 left in a three-point game like....the Macarena? Seriously, San Antonio? November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Huge 3pt play by Boozer off screen-and-roll with Williams. Duncan stayed with Williams and Boozer scored over McDyess rotating over. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Not an overwhelming game for Ed Davis, but I'm impressed by his passing ability and overall unselfishness. Seems like a great teammate. November 19, 2009.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Andrew Bynum, Phil Jackson: Quotes from a pregame bit.ly/LzErU November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: William Buford cannot get to the rim to save his life. I know your jumper is pretty and all, but try to make things just a little easier... November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Jazz are going to spend the final 4:40 in the penalty, watching Spurs shoot free throws. November 19, 2009.

Darnell Mayberry: Great game going in New Orleans. Hornets-Suns on TNT! November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Paul Millsap with a huge follow-up dunk after Brewer miss gives Jazz 72-67 lead. Spurs call timeout, expected to bring back TDuncan. November 19, 2009.

Jim Taylor: BRoy on Andre Miller: "He comes to work everyday and you don't have to kiss his butt or hype him up to get him going. He's ready every day." November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: For both himself and others. His agility and dexterity with the ball makes him so dangerous, especially w/better talent around him. November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: It's the Jazz's time to make a push with Tim Duncan on the bench to start the fourth. Spurs start quarter with 24-sec violation. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: This won't end up being a very good night for Evan Turner, but I'm still really impressed with the way he moves,passes, handles and creates November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: The Williams substitution is looking like a key juncture. Spurs closed quarter on 10-0 run and are tied going into the 4th. November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Here comes Williams after the Spurs have closed within 2. He's at the scorer's table. November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: good looking out to @hoopsaddict. holding down the nba in the great white north. November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: Jazz coach Jerry Sloan opted to sit DWilliams with 8pt lead and 3:46 left in 3rd, likely to bring him back for the entire 4th qtr. November 19, 2009.

David Aldridge: I won't be Tweeting again until I get to...2,487 followers. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Would love to watch a free throw contest between Arinze Onuaku and Dallas Lauderdale. Wow he has ugly form. November 19, 2009.

Lang Whitaker: Why I love 30 Rock... pic.gd/994acb November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: Again? Suns have trailed by dbl digits and are down (78-76) after 3Q. They've rallied from each 5X this season. NO has 31 2nd chance pts. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Dallas Lauderdale is one long dude. Some scouts here talking him up. Doing a great job man to man on Deon Thompson and protecting paint. November 19, 2009.

Ernie Johnson: got a favor to ask twitter nation. check out and follow if you wish my wife's organization @streetGRACE. fighting child sex trafficking. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Ohio State offense is a travesty, 11 points in 13 minutes. Carolina doing a great job crowding Evan Turner. Ed Davis has been active so far. November 19, 2009.

Joe Freeman: Andre Miller ... the NBA's Iron Man. 543 consecutive games played and counting. tinyurl.com/yjyqtww November 19, 2009.

Dan Steinberg: Dexter Manley talking about popping five Sudafeds and smashing a coffee maker before 1982 NFC championship at RFK = good radio. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: One guy here has a laptop he busts out at every timeout, but most don't write anything. Some don't even seem to be watching the game November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Givony: Always interesting for me to see how the scouts at these events go about evaluating guys. Some take notes w/pen & paper, some on blackberry November 19, 2009.

Tim Kawakami: NFL Picks, Week 11: Alex Smith over Aaron Rodgers? That’s my pick–but only on Sunday, and only plus the points bit.ly/4hElm3 November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: N.O. had 15 offensive boards in the 1st half. Ironically, this season's NBA high is 24 by Phx in a L to the Lakers. Phx has 9 of its own. November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: obviously charles doesn't know @HowardBeckNYT or @alanhahn..... November 19, 2009.

Brian T. Smith: Column: #Blazers' Howard evolves from a fabulous talent into the ultimate professional bit.ly/mmxxN #NBA #Warriors November 19, 2009.

Lisa Dillman: Kareem Rush told me his daughter had surgery to repair a double hernia. She's only four. Awful week for family but he's holding up well November 19, 2009.

Howard Beck: Person w/close ties to Knicks says chances of Iverson deal are in "the high 90s" November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: did charles just refer to the new york media as "pricks"? November 19, 2009.

Lisa Dillman: Will blog about this tomorrow but Kareem Rush is planning to go back to school during his injury layoff ... and pursue a singing career. November 19, 2009.

Lisa Dillman: MM says looks like Eric Gordon will play Mon. Camby gonna give it a go vs former teammates & Mike Dunleavy offered spirited defense of MD November 19, 2009.

Lisa Dillman: Thanks to buddy Mark Medina for covering Clips practice. Practice would have been far better than slogging through DFW for millionth time. November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: Hornets lead Suns 52-49 @ half. NO has 18 2nd chance pts but shot 39%. Suns shot 40%. Peja, Thornton 13p each. Dudley 3-3 on 3s. STAT 4 FGA. November 19, 2009.

Lang Whitaker: Should have said UGA will have a fill-in UGA for the Tech game. bit.ly/1EXnwr November 19, 2009.

David Aldridge: Is Ive to the Knicks a "near certainty" or not? bit.ly/46BWAk November 19, 2009.

Jason Fleming: Chat is done at HOOPSWORLD - here is the chat wrap - www.hoopsworld.com/chat.asp?chat_topics_id=600 November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: reggie makes my ears hurt....now watching suns/hornets with mute on. November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: Hornets lead Suns 26-22 after 1Q. Bugs got 11 2nd-chance pts. Suns missed 1st 7 3-pt tries. Okafor has 10 pts, 7 rebs. N.O. 7 TOs help Phx. November 19, 2009.

Dan Steinberg: "Strasburg, 21, stepped awkwardly while shagging flies and reported hearing a "pop" in his knee." Of course he did. #dcstillcursed November 19, 2009.

Ross Siler: The last time the Jazz beat the Spurs in San Antonio in 1999, Joey Crawford worked the game as ref. Guess who's in the house tonight? November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: is portland really waiting on greg oden? more to come, sure, but he's already come a long way this season: bit.ly/VXPXY November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: great quotes on sportswriting in passing of sportswriter steve ellis....bit.ly/GFr8O November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: (The Omni rocked for Nique and Co.)RT: @KMBReferee Its been known 4 decades tht Atlanta has worst sports fans n the nation @vincecathomas November 19, 2009.

Marc Stein: Spurs just announced that Ginobili will miss the next week to 10 days but that an MRI shows his new groin strain caused no structural damage November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: Thank you, Charles Barkley! Get on these knuckleahed Atlanta fans for igging a good, young, entertaining squad. Get to Philips, people! November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: Also NBATV runnng show bout year of 2001-Do urself a favor n watch 2 remembr the force (of play/personlty) A.I was at his peak November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: Nice win for #OleMiss tonight. The Rebels beat Indiana 89-71. Either Kansas State or Boston U tomorrow night. November 19, 2009.

Vince Thomas: Dvr NBATVs 2001 AllStar gm-1 of greatst alltime-bk whn AS gms wer entrtng Shame flks 2 busy calln plyrs thugs 2 apprc the crazy talnt November 19, 2009.

Brian T. Smith: #Blazers' Howard, Roy and McMillan talk about Howard, Fab Five, age, wisdom, IQ, veterans and loving the game bit.ly/3d0q0f #NBA November 19, 2009.

Paul Coro: Gentry on Suns@NO: "This is a real trap game." No CP3 or Armstrong. Phx had its best half vs. NO last wk. But young Hornets will play hard. November 19, 2009.

Tim Kawakami: I'm told no developments on Monta Ellis front today. I'm jammed w-Lincecum stuff, don't know if I'll get Ellis details tonite. Maybe tmrw. November 19, 2009.

Mark Woods: BBL: Glasgow Rocks add US-Ger SF Michael Crowell www.britball.com/blog/ November 19, 2009.

Ira Winderman: Is Dwyane Wade slumping? Or is this Heat roster simply failing him? Latest blog posted at bit.ly/5ei0Z November 19, 2009.

Ernie Johnson: gettin ready for tonight's pre-game show at 8...the hawks al horford joins us for a segment or two. November 19, 2009.

Andrew Kamenetzky: Pau Gasol's freelancing: Buss has a stand, what's yours? bit.ly/2XaVQS November 19, 2009.

Matt Humphrey: And here I thought SVG showing his softer side would be all the talk on Friday's Oprah. Guess bit.ly/4xQ9ZG #magic #nba November 19, 2009.

Bill Ingram: DeJaun Blair tells his story ...good read! www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=14397 November 19, 2009.

Brian T. Smith: #Blazers' Roy on Howard: 'I was big on the Fab Five. I watched a lot of Michigan, when he was athletic and running around. (Laughs.) ' #NBA November 19, 2009.

John Hollinger: OK, it's taken a few decades, but when a 16-game and a 15-game winner get Cy Youngs, it's a sign analytics has penetrated the game's core. November 19, 2009.

Marc Stein: NBA's injury parade (unfortunately) rolls on. Bucks just announced Bogut out 2-4 weeks with strained/bruised left leg. Averaging 16 and 9 November 19, 2009.

Howard Beck: In the un-newsiest news of the day, Iverson cleared waivers at 6 pm and became a free agent. No team was ever going to claim that $3 mil November 19, 2009.

Tim Kawakami: Brian Sabean, on chasing Bay or Holliday: “I don’t think they would have genuine interest… why would they?” bit.ly/N1Fu0 November 19, 2009.

Adrian Wojnarowski: As expected, Allen Iverson and his $3 million-plus contract passed unclaimed through waivers. He's a free agent. Knicks are on the clock. November 19, 2009.

Marc Berman: Iverson has cleared waivers. A free agent right now. November 19, 2009.

Jason Fleming: Tonight's PM: Dunleavy feeling heat...Five years ago today...Eddy Curry is back - www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=14405 November 19, 2009.

Gery Woelfel: PRO HOOPS SHOW tonight at 6 on WSSP 1250 am 1 414 799 1250 November 19, 2009.

Jason Fleming: Chat with me on HOOPSWORLD tonight at 5pm PACIFIC - www.hoopsworld.com/chat.asp?chat_topics_id=600 November 19, 2009.

Tim Kawakami: Sabean: Giants aren't worried about Lincecum's maturity after arrest... Sabean also suggested it's unlikely they'll chase Holliday/Bay. November 19, 2009.

Paul Jones: Had lunch with one of the NBA's great men yesterday. Read about it here tinyurl.com/ycot6t7 and listen to Hoops 2nite on the FAN @ 7 November 19, 2009.

Chris Colston: Latest on the #Iverson watch. bit.ly/27adFl November 19, 2009.

Bob Finnan: MJ not so sure about gesture: bit.ly/1DceEp November 19, 2009.

Lang Whitaker: New column on Hawks.com www.nba.com/hawks/feature/lang_current.html November 19, 2009.

Andre Aldridge: Still Good: Steve Nash is 1 of just 7 players n NBA History to have a 20-assist game in 5 different seasons. He's done it twice this season. November 19, 2009.

Andre Aldridge: Hard Work: Think about the injuries during his career, and know that Grant Hill has played n 94 straight games, all of last season & this 1. November 19, 2009.

Tina Cervasio: Covering nice event in Brooklyn Navy Yard #Knicks AlHarrington & #Nets KeyonDooling handing out 500 Turkeys to families. Pregame story Sat. November 19, 2009.

Wendell Maxey: my latest for the portland sentinel...."Randy Leonard on Rose Quarter - Show Me The Budget": bit.ly/14or46 November 19, 2009.

Matt Watson: Doc Rivers asks Rasheed Wallace to quit taking so many threes: bit.ly/24JWVR #funny #predictable November 19, 2009.

Jeff Schultz: Predictions: #Georgia wins, #Falcons lose -- and look, it's Sarah Palin in tights! (cheap page views). bit.ly/1uu8z8 November 19, 2009.

Dan Steinberg: When high majors cause mid-major heartbreak? That's why it's great? I'd say the reverse @OntheDLpodcast November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: George Mason can't get a shot off. Villanova survives. November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: Bigger three by Isaiah Armwood give Nova the lead with 13 secs left November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: Huge three by Maalik Wayns pulls Nova within one with 36 secs to go November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: Villanova in trouble against George Mason down 4 in final minute. The Patriots acting like it's the 2006 NCAA Tournament November 19, 2009.

Brian Windhorst: Injury update: LeBron probable vs. Indy 2moro. Andy Varejao upgraded to questionable, will test hip in a.m. Shaq is out. November 19, 2009.

Henry Abbott: Thursday Bullets - tinyurl.com/yk2k4dg November 19, 2009.

Brian Windhorst: Nike is installing new giant LeBron mural across from Q, will be 3rd edition. November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: Why did it take seven whole years for jayson williams's case to be resolved? November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: Ole Miss vs Indiana in about an hour. You can listen in Memphis on Sports 56 beginnignat 3:30 November 19, 2009.

Ken Berger: Why Iverson and #Knicks were made for each other. #NBA bit.ly/4aACoo November 19, 2009.

Jonathan Abrams: Does it reflect on me poorly if I stop to eat somewhere with a huge "B" public health grade hanging outside it? November 19, 2009.

Eli Savoie: George Mason giving #5 Villanova all they want here in San Juan 56-54 Nova with 6:57 to play November 19, 2009.

Dan Steinberg: Matt Bradley on getting bloody, his paperish skin, and why he fights bit.ly/jnrCm November 19, 2009.

Jorge Sierra: Rumors update: No Iverson signing today? + Former Clipper Mike Taylor to play in Serbia. hoopshype.com/rumors.htm November 19, 2009.

Matt Humphrey: #Magic C Stan Van Gundy vows to reduce his negativity after heart-to-heart with Dwight Howard. bit.ly/Zc7kG #nba November 19, 2009.

Brian T. Smith: Notes from today's #Blazers practice: McMillan, Blake, Bayless, minutes, defense, #Warriors bit.ly/3pVLhl #NBA November 19, 2009.

Henry Abbott: Brandon Jennings' Progress Report -- Media Relations Edition - tinyurl.com/yfazyzd November 19, 2009.

Jason Friedman: live chat is underway: bit.ly/51gbw November 19, 2009.

Jason Friedman: Trevor Ariza collects his ring, while Shane Battier reveals his definition of "airplane chic": bit.ly/1KizMR November 19, 2009.