Jerry Sloan is forever

Mike McGraw of the Arlington Heights Daily Herald reports: Jerry Sloan was asked how he’s lasted 22 years with the Jazz when most other NBA coaches seem to lose touch with their players within a few seasons.

Wizards sign Shaun Livingston to second 10-day contract

Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Shaun Livingston to a second 10-day contract.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. Livingston originally signed with Washington on February 26.  In four games for the Wizards, Livingston has averaged 3.0 points and 1.5 assists in 9.3 minutes per game. So

Grizzlies recall Hasheem Thabeet from D-League

The Memphis Grizzlies recalled center Hasheem Thabeet from the Dakota Wizards, the team’s NBA Development League’s affiliate, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. The second overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Thabeet averaged a double-double with 13.8 points and 11.2 rebounds along with 3.17 blocks on 50.0 percent

Kevin Garnett drives Andray Blatche crazy

On Sunday, the Boston Celtics edged the Washington Wizards, 86-83. But a bigger story is Boston’s Kevin Garnett (0-of-7, 8 points off free throws) frustrating the heck out of Andray Blatche (10-of-20, 23 points, 9 rebounds): Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports: Blatche was noticeably upset and appeared to hold back tears as he explained his

Young, Holiday shine for 76ers

The AP reports: Even the return of All-Star Chris Bosh couldn’t help the Toronto Raptors. Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak.

Kevin Love wanted to be a quarterback

Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports: Kevin Love flashed back Saturday to his UCLA days. Or maybe even earlier. “My parents never let me play football,” the Wolves forward said, “and I always wanted to be a quarterback.” It shows.

Wizards sign Alonzo Gee to 10-day contract

Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard/forward Alonzo Gee to a ten-day contract.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced. Gee, 6-6, 220-pounds, has appeared in 35 games, all starts, for the Toros this season, averaging 21.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 38.2 minutes.  He scored in double figures

Miami Heat suspend Rafer Alston

The Miami Heat announced tonight that Rafer Alston, while having made contact with the team via text message, has made himself otherwise unavailable to the team.  As a result he has been suspended indefinitely. It’s quite possible the Heat will part ways with Alston in the coming days. Alston, who is in his 11th NBA season, was

Celtics sign Mike Finley

The Boston Celtics announced today that the club has signed free agent guard/forward Michael Finley to a contract.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Finley, a 6’7”, 225 lbs guard/forward, has posted career averages of 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists and was a member of the 2007 NBA Champion San

Celtics assign Marcus Landry to D-League

The Boston Celtics announced today that forward Marcus Landry has been assigned to the Maine Red Claws.

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