Rafer Alston is content with his decision to leave the Miami Heat, because it wasn't about losing his starting job. It was about being told he was no longer going to play and deciding that looking after a twin sister who tried to take her life just a few days earlier was more important. "The way I handled it was wrong," Alston said Tuesday in his first public comments since leaving the team last Friday. "I didn't really tell [team officials] why I was leaving." - ESPN
The Los Angeles Clippers and General Manager Mike Dunleavy today have severed ties. Dunleavy previously also served as the team’s head coach from 2003-04 until February 4, 2010, when he resigned as head coach. - NBA
Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski, asked yesterday about a report by Howard Eskin that the organization will fire Eddie Jordan at the end of the season, said: "I don't comment on rumors." During his Sunday night show on NBC-10, Eskin reported that the Sixers will get rid of Jordan. Eskin also reported that Jordan's replacement would be one of four coaches - Jeff Van Gundy, Jay Wright, Doug Collins and Avery Johnson. - Philadelphia Daily News
The Indiana Pacers’ Danny Granger and the Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye have each been suspended one game without pay for their participation in an altercation on March 6. Frye was suspended for throwing a punch at Granger, and Granger was suspended for fighting with Frye. In addition, Indiana’s Earl Watson was fined $30,000 for instigating and adding to the escalation of an on-court incident. Indiana’s Roy Hibbert and Phoenix’s Jason Richardson have each been fined $25,000 for adding to the escalation of an on-court incident. - NBA
Kobe Bryant described the Lakers as "upset" and "a little edgy," supporting his descriptors with a series of curt answers to reporters' questions. Asked if he was feeling better a day after stomach issues forced him to miss the team bus to Amway Arena in Orlando, Bryant said, "I'm getting a stomach virus now with all these questions." - Los Angeles Times
The injury woes have gotten to the point that they're simply not funny anymore. "If it wasn't for the tears," Nelson said, "I guess it would be funny." That comment came following the Warriors' announcement that Andris Biedrins will have surgery to repair a tear in an abdominal muscle today, a procedure that will likely cost the center the rest of the season. - San Francisco Chronicle
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has pledged to sign Lowry, with no desire to be without him for an extended period again. Before Lowry was hurt Feb. 6, the Rockets had won their previous two games, routing the Warriors at Toyota Center and the Grizzlies in Memphis on consecutive nights. They have not won consecutive games since. - Houston Chronicle
The play of Roddy Beaubois this season and particularly of late has perked up the ears of the French Federation, which runs the French national basketball team that will compete in the World Championships this summer. Beaubois is from Guadeloupe -- a French holding in the Caribbean -- and is eligible for the French team, which already has five NBA players. However, San Antonio's Tony Parker, out with a hand injury, has said he won't play this year. - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Leandro Barbosa, who had surgery on his right wrist six weeks ago, returned to practice, and Gentry hopes he'll be available to play against the Lakers. "I'll speak with the trainers, but he'll do a little more contact stuff (today) and practice Thursday, and if everything is OK he should be ready to go, I would think." - Arizona Republic
On the heels of yesterday's workout at Pepsi Center a source close to the team indicated on Tuesday morning that the Denver Nuggets liked what they saw from free agent power forward Brian Cook. The source said the team will likely sign Cook to a contract in the coming days. - HoopsWorld
Team president Donnie Walsh traded two first-round picks to Houston to finalize the deal and the feeling around the NBA is that Walsh never would have given up so many assets if he didn't have a good indication that one of the top free agents is strongly considering New York. "I don't think it's a reach to say that Arn could influence Joe's decisions," said a Hawks official. "There's nothing wrong with that. But we could still offer the most money." - New York Daily News
But the Clippers and Nuggets could be interested in his services, and a New York Daily News report over the weekend said the Knicks could make a play for Camby this summer. "I've got no comment on the situation," Camby said. "I don't think it's fair to the Trail Blazers for me to be commenting on that. But like I always say, it always feels good to be wanted. "[I'll] probably sit down with my wife and kids, see what's comfortable for them. It's tough for me right now: They're back in L.A.; I'm in Portland. My kids are in school. I know my kids and wife; they love the L.A. weather, they love being out there. But I've got to make the best decision for my family. "I actually live in Houston in the offseason, so I always thought about in the latter part of my career playing down there. But I like the situation here in Portland. They're definitely in need of big men. So I'll just have to weigh my options." - ESPN
When he was in his early 20s and finishing up at Colgate, Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle didn’t figure he’d last over a decade in the NBA. But now he’s in his 13th season in the pros. Although Foyle hasn’t appeared in a game yet for the Magic in 2009-10, he said this afternoon that he wants to continue as a player beyond this season. “I’ve been very fortunate to be around this game for as long as I have,” said Foyle, who is celebrating his 35th birthday today. “It’s been fun. I really enjoy it and I still do. It’s wonderful. “I’m not giving it up,” he added later. - Orlando Sentinel
Is there a bit of a rivalry developing between the Lakers and the Magic? Is there any difference in the matchup this year? Lamar Odom: I guess. We compete hard against each other. It's the same exact matchups. Really the same team except for Bass, Carter and Barnes. It's really the same offense: high pick and roll, roll Howard, flash Rashard Lewis, pick and roll Lewis in the corner, Howard underneath. Play back and forth, really the same thing. But of course they're trying to get back there as well. They know what it is to get beat in the finals. - Lamar Odom
LL: Iverson is an interesting figure and a lot of people have different opinions of him but having played with him as a teammate, what’s one thing about him that you think not very many people in the public know? Jerome Williams: He’s an artist. The first thing that comes to my mind is coming into the locker room before big games and before the coaches had chance to put up the game plans on the chalk board, and Allen drawing caricatures of our team, his teammates on the board, in cartoon. And I mean he could really draw and he’d have us cracking up. I remember he drew a picture of Jahidi White with his belly out, holding a hamburger. I mean talk about breaking the ice before the game and getting everybody laughing. John Thompson, when he came in and looked at it, he had a good chuckle too. - Lost Lettermen
Forgetting the fact that just about anyone can put up big numbers in the offensive category of their choosing against this Warriors team (just ask Brandon Jennings), 20 assists seemed like a lot for anyone -- even in a high-possession game that saw the teams put up a combined 266 points in regulation. And many, including the announcing team for the Warriors, questioned the generosity of the statisticians in New Orleans. They have him with 20 assists tonight... And this is a Hornet's rookie record of 20 assists. I'm going to say this politely. They need to watch the video of this game because Darren Collison has about 13 assists in the game, not 20. The person keeping assists tonight is a little unclear on the rule. - FanHouse
The Los Angeles Clippers and General Manager Mike Dunleavy today have severed ties. Dunleavy previously also served as the team’s head coach from 2003-04 until February 4, 2010, when he resigned as head coach. - NBA
Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski, asked yesterday about a report by Howard Eskin that the organization will fire Eddie Jordan at the end of the season, said: "I don't comment on rumors." During his Sunday night show on NBC-10, Eskin reported that the Sixers will get rid of Jordan. Eskin also reported that Jordan's replacement would be one of four coaches - Jeff Van Gundy, Jay Wright, Doug Collins and Avery Johnson. - Philadelphia Daily News
The Indiana Pacers’ Danny Granger and the Phoenix Suns’ Channing Frye have each been suspended one game without pay for their participation in an altercation on March 6. Frye was suspended for throwing a punch at Granger, and Granger was suspended for fighting with Frye. In addition, Indiana’s Earl Watson was fined $30,000 for instigating and adding to the escalation of an on-court incident. Indiana’s Roy Hibbert and Phoenix’s Jason Richardson have each been fined $25,000 for adding to the escalation of an on-court incident. - NBA
Kobe Bryant described the Lakers as "upset" and "a little edgy," supporting his descriptors with a series of curt answers to reporters' questions. Asked if he was feeling better a day after stomach issues forced him to miss the team bus to Amway Arena in Orlando, Bryant said, "I'm getting a stomach virus now with all these questions." - Los Angeles Times
The injury woes have gotten to the point that they're simply not funny anymore. "If it wasn't for the tears," Nelson said, "I guess it would be funny." That comment came following the Warriors' announcement that Andris Biedrins will have surgery to repair a tear in an abdominal muscle today, a procedure that will likely cost the center the rest of the season. - San Francisco Chronicle
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has pledged to sign Lowry, with no desire to be without him for an extended period again. Before Lowry was hurt Feb. 6, the Rockets had won their previous two games, routing the Warriors at Toyota Center and the Grizzlies in Memphis on consecutive nights. They have not won consecutive games since. - Houston Chronicle
The play of Roddy Beaubois this season and particularly of late has perked up the ears of the French Federation, which runs the French national basketball team that will compete in the World Championships this summer. Beaubois is from Guadeloupe -- a French holding in the Caribbean -- and is eligible for the French team, which already has five NBA players. However, San Antonio's Tony Parker, out with a hand injury, has said he won't play this year. - Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
Leandro Barbosa, who had surgery on his right wrist six weeks ago, returned to practice, and Gentry hopes he'll be available to play against the Lakers. "I'll speak with the trainers, but he'll do a little more contact stuff (today) and practice Thursday, and if everything is OK he should be ready to go, I would think." - Arizona Republic
On the heels of yesterday's workout at Pepsi Center a source close to the team indicated on Tuesday morning that the Denver Nuggets liked what they saw from free agent power forward Brian Cook. The source said the team will likely sign Cook to a contract in the coming days. - HoopsWorld
Team president Donnie Walsh traded two first-round picks to Houston to finalize the deal and the feeling around the NBA is that Walsh never would have given up so many assets if he didn't have a good indication that one of the top free agents is strongly considering New York. "I don't think it's a reach to say that Arn could influence Joe's decisions," said a Hawks official. "There's nothing wrong with that. But we could still offer the most money." - New York Daily News
But the Clippers and Nuggets could be interested in his services, and a New York Daily News report over the weekend said the Knicks could make a play for Camby this summer. "I've got no comment on the situation," Camby said. "I don't think it's fair to the Trail Blazers for me to be commenting on that. But like I always say, it always feels good to be wanted. "[I'll] probably sit down with my wife and kids, see what's comfortable for them. It's tough for me right now: They're back in L.A.; I'm in Portland. My kids are in school. I know my kids and wife; they love the L.A. weather, they love being out there. But I've got to make the best decision for my family. "I actually live in Houston in the offseason, so I always thought about in the latter part of my career playing down there. But I like the situation here in Portland. They're definitely in need of big men. So I'll just have to weigh my options." - ESPN
When he was in his early 20s and finishing up at Colgate, Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle didn’t figure he’d last over a decade in the NBA. But now he’s in his 13th season in the pros. Although Foyle hasn’t appeared in a game yet for the Magic in 2009-10, he said this afternoon that he wants to continue as a player beyond this season. “I’ve been very fortunate to be around this game for as long as I have,” said Foyle, who is celebrating his 35th birthday today. “It’s been fun. I really enjoy it and I still do. It’s wonderful. “I’m not giving it up,” he added later. - Orlando Sentinel
Is there a bit of a rivalry developing between the Lakers and the Magic? Is there any difference in the matchup this year? Lamar Odom: I guess. We compete hard against each other. It's the same exact matchups. Really the same team except for Bass, Carter and Barnes. It's really the same offense: high pick and roll, roll Howard, flash Rashard Lewis, pick and roll Lewis in the corner, Howard underneath. Play back and forth, really the same thing. But of course they're trying to get back there as well. They know what it is to get beat in the finals. - Lamar Odom
LL: Iverson is an interesting figure and a lot of people have different opinions of him but having played with him as a teammate, what’s one thing about him that you think not very many people in the public know? Jerome Williams: He’s an artist. The first thing that comes to my mind is coming into the locker room before big games and before the coaches had chance to put up the game plans on the chalk board, and Allen drawing caricatures of our team, his teammates on the board, in cartoon. And I mean he could really draw and he’d have us cracking up. I remember he drew a picture of Jahidi White with his belly out, holding a hamburger. I mean talk about breaking the ice before the game and getting everybody laughing. John Thompson, when he came in and looked at it, he had a good chuckle too. - Lost Lettermen
Forgetting the fact that just about anyone can put up big numbers in the offensive category of their choosing against this Warriors team (just ask Brandon Jennings), 20 assists seemed like a lot for anyone -- even in a high-possession game that saw the teams put up a combined 266 points in regulation. And many, including the announcing team for the Warriors, questioned the generosity of the statisticians in New Orleans. They have him with 20 assists tonight... And this is a Hornet's rookie record of 20 assists. I'm going to say this politely. They need to watch the video of this game because Darren Collison has about 13 assists in the game, not 20. The person keeping assists tonight is a little unclear on the rule. - FanHouse
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