Asked how his first platelet rich plasma therapy session felt on his left knee, Kenyon Martin used an expletive in quite a descriptive way — alas, you won't read it in newsprint. The power forward said Wednesday he isn't sure when his next PRP therapy session will be and said "we'll see how it works," in reference to the first session Monday. The therapy takes place at Vail's Steadman Hawkins Clinic, and it's possible Martin could be out for a couple of weeks. - Denver Post
Billups was the heart and soul when the Pistons won the 2004 NBA title and lost in Game 7 of the 2005 Finals to San Antonio. Two players have continued to remain from those teams, forward Tayshaun Prince and guard Richard Hamilton, and center Ben Wallace returned this season after bolting as a free agent in 2006. "I thought obviously we made a change too early as far as the guys that we moved,'' said Prince, touching upon the dealing of Billups. - FanHouse
Wednesday’s meltdown started at the beginning of the third quarter. Twelve minutes later, a five-point lead was a 15-point deficit courtesy of a 43-point period by the home team. And to hear their own coach tell it, it’s all the result of a group of players too concerned with getting their own. “I think we just got very selfish,” Triano said. “We had guys come down and take a shot and I guess other guys are not happy because they don’t touch the ball. We miss the shot, it gets rebounded, they’re on a fast break and it’s a 10-0 run before you know it and we cave after that.” - Toronto Sun
After Tuesday's practice, (Amar'e) Stoudemire said he'd love to stay in Phoenix if the Suns meet his number. No hard feelings or hometown discounts, just good business moving forward. It's shaping up as a decision with major consequences, and the Suns must wonder: What's real? What's temporary? And once Stoudemire gets his money, how long until his knees scream for a doctor? - Arizona Republic
When Kyle Lowry left Tuesday’s game in the fourth quarter, he packed his left ankle in ice, then repeated the process in the locker room after the game. His return to the floor after missing 12 games with a sprained left ankle was difficult, but it was timed to give him three days to recover before the Rockets’ game Saturday against the Nets. "I was a little sore," Lowry said. "I felt OK. I felt I got the rhythm back of the game. I stepped wrong a few times. I’m a little sore, but I’m fine. - Houston Chronicle
Eddy Curry planned to resume his Knicks career Wednesday, with earnest hopes that this comeback would be different from the one he began last November, or last summer, or last March, or in January 2009, or in the fall of 2008. Instead, the night became a microcosm of his Knicks career: anticipation without payoff. Curry had tightness in his right calf, forcing him to scuttle his planned comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. He has not played since Dec. 17. - New York Times
A defiant Mike D'Antoni vowed Wednesday that he won't make changes to his Knicks coaching staff. "We're not throwing anybody under the bus," D'Antoni said. "That's not going to happen." The question about making changes on the bench was posed to D'Antoni by a reporter and not by Donnie Walsh. The Knicks president has given no indication that he wants to revamp D'Antoni's staff. - New York Daily News
He’s been perhaps the last holdout, but the Celtics [team stats]’ inconsistent play may finally be getting to Doc Rivers. The coach has been dogmatic in his insistence that his team was fine and would get itself together. Now, however, he’s willing to considering making some changes. - Boston Herald
Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With frequent chants of ''ROY!'' (Rookie of the Year), Evans responded with a strong overall game that has typified his season. Perhaps the leading candidate for the first-year award, the point guard passed to Francisco Garcia for his 10th assist late in the game and promptly went to the bench amid a chorus of cheers. - Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete. The 76ers are 23-40 heading into Wednesday night's game against Charlotte, 8 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. - Associated Press
Peter D. Newmann of NBA Statistics and Information Research has tallied some numbers that take into account this season. Here are some of his findings: * This season, Bryant has made seven of the 12 shots, with a chance to win or tie the game, in the last ten seconds of regulation or overtime. * Bryant's the only player in the last decade who has made seven such shots in a season. * Bryant has made 26 of the 89 potential game tying or game-winning field goals he has shot over the last decade. That's 29.2%, which is slightly above League average. - ESPN
Jeff Green on Thursday expressed his desire to sign a contract extension this summer and continue his career with the Thunder. "I'd love to," Green told The Oklahoman. "It's a great thing going here." - Oklahoman
Rodney Stuckey, 23, wasn’t exactly exerting himself as he walked to different spots on the floor, letting Pistons personnel retrieve the basketball for his short jumpers. The team is calling Stuckey day-to-day, but it appears that whenever Stuckey feels comfortable returning to the floor, he will be allowed to. Stuckey said before Wednesday night’s loss to the Jazz that he plans to return before the end of the season, which has 18 games left. - Detroit Free Press
On Kidd: “Jason is a great player,” Bruce Ratner said. “I have a nice relationship with him. Really, I’m not bothered by that at all. This team, the Nets, was really in large part the creation of Jason, and we’re very grateful for that. I think we’ll move on and be great again.” - Bergen Record Blog
Shaquille O'Neal and his estranged wife, Shaunie have reached a settlement in their divorce ... TMZ has learned. Shaunie's mega-lawyer, Sorrell Trope, tells TMZ Shaq and Shaunie have reached agreement on all terms of the divorce, including property, custody and support. - TMZ
There is plenty of room for improvement, according to the Lakers' Ron Artest. "I think we need to play harder and execute a little better," Artest said. "I thought we were a little better (Tuesday), but overall we are not playing great. We're trying and we continue to try. … We definitely want to get better." - LA Daily News
The Knicks (22-42) haven't finished with a winning record since 2001. They can take some comfort in this season likely not being their worst, since New York needs just two wins to surpass its 23 wins in 2005-06 and 2007-08. But starting a five-game road trip, those wins might not come easily. The Knicks go to Memphis on Friday before coming back to Texas to face Dallas. But they didn't leave San Antonio without a fight. - Associated Press
Billups was the heart and soul when the Pistons won the 2004 NBA title and lost in Game 7 of the 2005 Finals to San Antonio. Two players have continued to remain from those teams, forward Tayshaun Prince and guard Richard Hamilton, and center Ben Wallace returned this season after bolting as a free agent in 2006. "I thought obviously we made a change too early as far as the guys that we moved,'' said Prince, touching upon the dealing of Billups. - FanHouse
Wednesday’s meltdown started at the beginning of the third quarter. Twelve minutes later, a five-point lead was a 15-point deficit courtesy of a 43-point period by the home team. And to hear their own coach tell it, it’s all the result of a group of players too concerned with getting their own. “I think we just got very selfish,” Triano said. “We had guys come down and take a shot and I guess other guys are not happy because they don’t touch the ball. We miss the shot, it gets rebounded, they’re on a fast break and it’s a 10-0 run before you know it and we cave after that.” - Toronto Sun
After Tuesday's practice, (Amar'e) Stoudemire said he'd love to stay in Phoenix if the Suns meet his number. No hard feelings or hometown discounts, just good business moving forward. It's shaping up as a decision with major consequences, and the Suns must wonder: What's real? What's temporary? And once Stoudemire gets his money, how long until his knees scream for a doctor? - Arizona Republic
When Kyle Lowry left Tuesday’s game in the fourth quarter, he packed his left ankle in ice, then repeated the process in the locker room after the game. His return to the floor after missing 12 games with a sprained left ankle was difficult, but it was timed to give him three days to recover before the Rockets’ game Saturday against the Nets. "I was a little sore," Lowry said. "I felt OK. I felt I got the rhythm back of the game. I stepped wrong a few times. I’m a little sore, but I’m fine. - Houston Chronicle
Eddy Curry planned to resume his Knicks career Wednesday, with earnest hopes that this comeback would be different from the one he began last November, or last summer, or last March, or in January 2009, or in the fall of 2008. Instead, the night became a microcosm of his Knicks career: anticipation without payoff. Curry had tightness in his right calf, forcing him to scuttle his planned comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. He has not played since Dec. 17. - New York Times
A defiant Mike D'Antoni vowed Wednesday that he won't make changes to his Knicks coaching staff. "We're not throwing anybody under the bus," D'Antoni said. "That's not going to happen." The question about making changes on the bench was posed to D'Antoni by a reporter and not by Donnie Walsh. The Knicks president has given no indication that he wants to revamp D'Antoni's staff. - New York Daily News
He’s been perhaps the last holdout, but the Celtics [team stats]’ inconsistent play may finally be getting to Doc Rivers. The coach has been dogmatic in his insistence that his team was fine and would get itself together. Now, however, he’s willing to considering making some changes. - Boston Herald
Tyreke Evans recorded his first career triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With frequent chants of ''ROY!'' (Rookie of the Year), Evans responded with a strong overall game that has typified his season. Perhaps the leading candidate for the first-year award, the point guard passed to Francisco Garcia for his 10th assist late in the game and promptly went to the bench amid a chorus of cheers. - Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan says he's not worried about a newspaper report stating he could be fired soon. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing unidentified sources, reported on Tuesday that Comcast-Spectator was ready to fire Jordan, likely after his first season with the team is complete. The 76ers are 23-40 heading into Wednesday night's game against Charlotte, 8 1/2 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. - Associated Press
Peter D. Newmann of NBA Statistics and Information Research has tallied some numbers that take into account this season. Here are some of his findings: * This season, Bryant has made seven of the 12 shots, with a chance to win or tie the game, in the last ten seconds of regulation or overtime. * Bryant's the only player in the last decade who has made seven such shots in a season. * Bryant has made 26 of the 89 potential game tying or game-winning field goals he has shot over the last decade. That's 29.2%, which is slightly above League average. - ESPN
Jeff Green on Thursday expressed his desire to sign a contract extension this summer and continue his career with the Thunder. "I'd love to," Green told The Oklahoman. "It's a great thing going here." - Oklahoman
Rodney Stuckey, 23, wasn’t exactly exerting himself as he walked to different spots on the floor, letting Pistons personnel retrieve the basketball for his short jumpers. The team is calling Stuckey day-to-day, but it appears that whenever Stuckey feels comfortable returning to the floor, he will be allowed to. Stuckey said before Wednesday night’s loss to the Jazz that he plans to return before the end of the season, which has 18 games left. - Detroit Free Press
On Kidd: “Jason is a great player,” Bruce Ratner said. “I have a nice relationship with him. Really, I’m not bothered by that at all. This team, the Nets, was really in large part the creation of Jason, and we’re very grateful for that. I think we’ll move on and be great again.” - Bergen Record Blog
Shaquille O'Neal and his estranged wife, Shaunie have reached a settlement in their divorce ... TMZ has learned. Shaunie's mega-lawyer, Sorrell Trope, tells TMZ Shaq and Shaunie have reached agreement on all terms of the divorce, including property, custody and support. - TMZ
There is plenty of room for improvement, according to the Lakers' Ron Artest. "I think we need to play harder and execute a little better," Artest said. "I thought we were a little better (Tuesday), but overall we are not playing great. We're trying and we continue to try. … We definitely want to get better." - LA Daily News
The Knicks (22-42) haven't finished with a winning record since 2001. They can take some comfort in this season likely not being their worst, since New York needs just two wins to surpass its 23 wins in 2005-06 and 2007-08. But starting a five-game road trip, those wins might not come easily. The Knicks go to Memphis on Friday before coming back to Texas to face Dallas. But they didn't leave San Antonio without a fight. - Associated Press
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