| Thibodeau distraction comes at worst time for Celtics |
Sun Jun 6 13:09:34 2010 EST |
| (Sports Network) - Another distraction isn't what the Boston Celtics needed right now but don't blame Tom Thibodeau. The NBA's best assistant finally got a head coaching job this weekend when he accepted a three-year deal to mentor the Chicago Bulls. According to the Chicago Tribune, the hire will be made official following the conclusion of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics but everyone now knows Thibodeau is out the door. In a perfect world, Chicago's new coach would have waited f |
| Rondo could be the difference in NBA Finals |
Thu Jun 3 12:05:24 2010 EST |
| estions about death threats. Expected to take on a bigger role, Rondo exploded despite a cranky ankle and foot, becoming a virtual triple-double machine in the playoffs. After putting up a a playoff career-high 29 points in Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Rondo amassed triple- doubles in Games 2 and 4, becoming the first Celtic player with multiple triple-doubles in the same series since Larry Bird in 1986. In Game 6 against the Bulls Rondo recorded a c |
| Phil: 'I have trouble making commitments.' |
Wed May 26 03:13:00 2010 EST |
Considering how badly his night went, it's worth remembering why Phil Jackson woke up to find himself the most sought-after free agent in the NBA. One report Tuesday morning quoted two anonymous sources saying the Chicago Bulls were going through back channels to find out whether Jackson was interested in leaving Los Angeles and returning to the town where he won six NBA championships. A second report had the New Jersey Nets doing the same. Never mind that the people pushing the latest ru |
| Suns aim to even West finals with Lakers |
Tue May 25 10:32:45 2010 EST |
| which has never captured an NBA title, is in the conference finals for the first time since 2006, when the Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix last made it to the NBA Finals in 1993 when they fell in six games to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. The Lakers are appearing in their third straight Western Conference final and are attempting to become the first repeat league champions since they won three in a row (2000-02) with teams fueled by Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. LA won three o |
| Collins returns home to lead Sixers |
Mon May 24 14:13:02 2010 EST |
| to coach the team for which he played for eight seasons. Collins agreed to become the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers last week and was introduced Monday. It will be the fourth different team for Collins, who previously coached the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards. Selected by the Sixers as the first overall pick of the draft in 1973, Collins was a four-time All-Star in his eight seasons with the club and averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.25 s |
| Obama: If LeBron is looking, Bulls have good core |
Sun May 23 15:49:00 2010 EST |
If LeBron James isn't sure he can win in Cleveland, President Barack Obama thinks there's an opportunity in his hometown. Obama tells TNT that the Chicago Bulls have a ``pretty good core'' and ``you could see LeBron fitting in pretty well there.'' Obama was interviewed about a number of basketball subjects by broadcaster Marv Albert on the White House basketball court. The interview will be shown Tuesday night beginning at 8 p.m. EDT. James can become a free agent this summer. Obama say |
| Report: Sixers negotiating with Collins |
Wed May 19 21:25:16 2010 EST |
| h. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia reports Collins, currently an analyst for TNT, is working on a deal with the club. A source told the network that the two sides were hopeful the process "will move quickly." The network also reported that the Chicago Bulls have also expressed interest in Collins to take over for the fired Vinny Del Negro. The 58-year-old Collins coached the Bulls (1986-89), Detroit Pistons (1995-98) and Washington Wizards (2001-03) and has a career mark of 332-287. His teams ha |
| Suns hope to bounce back against "lucky" Lakers |
Wed May 19 10:35:11 2010 EST |
| which has never captured an NBA title, is in the conference finals for the first time since 2006, when the Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix last made it to the NBA Finals in 1993 when they fell in six games to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, Nash, a former two- time NBA MVP, has played in 113 career postseason games without reaching The Finals, the most in NBA history without the chance to play for a championship. The Lakers are appearing in their third straight Weste |
| Rested Lakers, Suns begin West finals at Staples Center |
Mon May 17 10:31:55 2010 EST |
| has never captured an NBA title, is in the conference finals for the first time since 2006, when the Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix hasn't made it to the NBA Finals since 1993 when they fell in six games to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, Nash, a former two- time NBA MVP, has played in 112 career postseason games without reaching The Finals, the most in NBA history without the chance to play for a championship. Nash took an inadvertent elbow above his right eye fro |
| Western Conference Finals Preview - LA Lakers vs. Phoenix |
Thu May 13 13:13:54 2010 EST |
| has never captured an NBA title, is in the conference finals for the first time since 2006, when the Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix hasn't made it to the NBA Finals since 1993 when they fell in six games to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Nash took an inadvertent elbow above his right eye from a driving Tim Duncan midway through the third quarter in Game 4 but should be fine after eight days of rest. "We have a week so I imagine the swelling will go down in a week or at least |
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