Jameer Nelson out 4-6 weeks...Kelenna Azubuike having surgery Warriors short-handed...Dikembe Mutombos new job...Good luck to Paul Allen...HOOPSWORLD chats.>>> Full Story
The Rockets have proven that they're a real team this year despite Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady out with injury. They draw both the Suns and Hawks this week.
Knee - McGrady had microfracture surgury in the Spring and will have an MRI in November to determine when he can return. Optimistic expectations are for him to return in December.
Date Posted: 11/10/2009 10:45:00 PM By: Bill Ingram
Dirk Nowitzki joked that Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle may have broken his toe at half time because he kicked something that hard as he came into the locker room.
The Houston Rockets did what they do in the first...
NBA PM: Magic Lose JameerJameer Nelson out 4-6 weeks…Kelenna Azubuike having surgery – Warriors short-handed…Dikembe Mutombo’s new job…Good luck to Paul Allen…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA At 2: Andersen Finding His WayDavid Andersen has an impressive trophy collection from international play; now he's trying to find his NBA legs ... Hansbrough looks good early ... First Look!
NBA At 2: Houston's Unsung HeroThe seeming weak spot in the Houston Rockets' lineup has turned out to be one of their strengths ... Andrew Bynum ready to return, not so Pau Gasol ... First Look!
Perkins: Q's Change RemarkableMiami HEAT swingman Quentin Richardson has become a good defensive player in Miami - apparently all he needed was direction. Plus, other quick hits!
NBA At 2: Budinger Makes An ImpressionHouston Rockets rookie Chase Budinger looks like another second round steal for Houston ... The Detroit Pistons may be without Hamilton and Prince for a while ... First Look!
Courtside: Tale Of Two Halves in DallasThe Houston Rockets came out on fire, but the Dallas Mavericks used a strong second half to hand their cross-state rivals a 121-103 loss in Dallas.
NBA AM: It's Not McGrady's CallTracy McGrady wants to play, but the Rockets will make the final decision... My name is Earl... Nothing new on Iverson... NBA Chat at 10am, 1pm and 4pm EST
5 Things We Learned In The NBA This WeekChoosing Ron Artest over Trevor Ariza a good idea after all for Lakers?... Allen Iverson drama in Memphis... Brandon Jennings turning heads in Milwaukee... And much more!
Courtside: Adelman Ties RamsayRockets head coach Rick Adelman tied Dr. Jack Ramsay with his 864th career victory, 105-94 over OKC.
Week 1 Report Card: The WestSenior Writer Travis Heath gives week one grades to every team in the NBA's Western Conference.
Free Agent Watch Day 2LeBron and Kobe Lobbying for Ron Artest... Chicago Bulls never tendered offer to Ben Gordon... Raptors not pursuing Turkoglu... Wallace has suitors...
NBA Sunday: Suspend Me, I Dare YouHouston Rockets forward Ron Artest narrowly escaped a suspension this week, and he wasn't the only one... Don't blame refs for Mavs loss... Trading Yao?
NBA Sunday: Homecourt Means NothingOnly one home team wins Game 1 in NBA Playoffs... Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady to retire? ... Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett due for surgery...
Rumors: What's Next?Looking forward to the Lottery, NBA Draft and free agency . . .
Fantasy: Stock ReportAs we sprint towards the finish line of the 2008-2009 NBA season, countless fantasy championships hang in the balance. HOOPSWORLD highlights players that have both contributed to and detracted from fantasy success and happiness…
Fantasy: Tracking Trends From Week 3If your superstar can't hold onto the ball or your point guard can't pass it, take refuge here with other fantasy owners searching for answers.
2008-2009 Fantasy Hoops Preview - SW DivisionHOOPSWORLD continues its preview of the 2008-2009 fantasy hoops season with a look at the Southwest Division, the best division in basketball.
Fantasy Focus: Yao MingEntering the season, Yao was arguably one of the top 2-3 fantasy centers in a field of limited depth. As the season unfolded, he then dismissed notions that he could not adjust to Rick Adelmans system. He was solid, missing only one out of the first 56 games. Then came the stress fracture in his foot, and his season was abruptly over.
Box Score Blitz 4/16/08The season drew to a close with a slew of memorable statistical showings, none more exciting than that of all-grown-up Kevin Durant.
Arena: Toyota Center
(18300) Arena Build Date: 1/1/2003 Year Founded: 1969 Owner: Leslie L. Alexander President: <none> General Manager: Daryl Morey Head Coach: Rick Adelman Assistant Coaches: Elston Turner, Jack Sikma, T.R. Dunn, R.J. Adelman Number of NBA Titles: 2 Number of Playoff Appearances: 26 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $469 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $156 million Purchase Price: $85 million (1993) Developmental League Team: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
