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James says right arm still hurting

By Coach | April 28th, 2010

LeBron James seemed to reinjure his right elbow in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ series-clinching victory over the Chicago Bulls.
James scored 19 points — 16 in the second half — and added 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Cavs finally saddled the stubborn Bulls to win the series 4-1.
James doesn’t know when he injured the elbow, [...]

Phoenix Suns’ Jason Richardson changing image

By Coach | April 24th, 2010

Jason Richardson never had a chance. He landed in Phoenix and drove his car directly into the doghouse.
Richardson was branded as bad news, joining the sorry list of miscreant athletes who’ve rolled through the desert. He was framed as yet another NBA player with lots of money and little common sense. He became the [...]

Phoenix Suns turned defense around after Jason Terry’s TV comment

By Coach | April 24th, 2010

If the Dallas Mavericks wind up with their hands full with the Suns in the second round, they can thank their own Jason Terry.
On Jan. 28, a 26-21 Suns team was losing at home at halftime when the Suns locker room television became a mirror of truth.
There, for the Suns to see, Terry was giving [...]

Ginobili says he will not play at worlds

By Coach | April 24th, 2010

The San Antonio Spurs Manu Ginobili said Friday he is skipping the tournament because his wife is scheduled to give birth to twins next month, and because he wants to stay healthy.
The 32-year-old spent the last two summers recovering from ankle injuries. Ginobili said he was looking forward to his first good preseason with the [...]

Jackson doesn’t grasp Stern warnings

By Coach | April 24th, 2010

Round 1 went to David Stern on Thursday night when the NBA commissioner went Dirty Harry style and dared coaches and players to “make my day” by publicly criticizing game officials. He said they risked not just a fine but a suspension.
On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson fought back.
“I think when you start [...]