SI.com (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Ben Wallace had retired. He had made that clear to friends and family who asked him about his future plans. He was all set to make his decision official with the NBA last summer when he began getting phone calls from a few former teammates who weren't having it.
Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday
More photos » by Bill Haber - AP 2 days ago: Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. The Hornets defeated the Suns 110-103. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) Browse more photos » Tonight the Suns look to bounce back from a pathetic tough loss agains the Hornets Thursday...
dwightjaynes.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
But the old NBA cliche is that the first home game after a long road trip is really like one more road game. It’s a game that can be difficult to play. Detroit will be playing its second of back-to-back games after getting thumped by the Lakers last night. Big question is how much Ben Wallace [...]
QueenCityHoops (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Who: Charlotte Bobcats versus Detroit Pistons What: NBA Basketball - Pistons Home Game When: 11/11/2009 at 7:30pm EST Where: Live at the Palace of Auburn Hills or on SportsSouth The Matchup: Record Offensive Efficiency Defensive Efficiency Pace Charlotte 3-4 92.5 (30th) 95.8 (4th) 89.3 (29th) Detroit 3-4 102.9 (19th) 103.7 (13th) 88.6 (30th) Injuries: Charlotte: None Detroit: Richard Hamilton - OUT;...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
If anybody thought Ben Wallace would play out the string this season with the Detroit Pistons, they had better reconsider.
SlamNation (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
The end of the draft got pretty ugly, with quite a few players being picked based solely on one double digit scoring or rebounding game. I mean, who is Omri Casspi, Dahntay Jones, or Luc Mbah a Moute? This is like the worst case spelling bee NBA edition. The most mysterious player however, has to be Oleksiy Pecherov. The seven footer lit up the Celtics for 24 points earlier in the week and then gathered...
The FanHouse - NBA (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
by Tim Povtak Filed under: Pistons ORLANDO -- Pistons general manager Joe Dumars signed broken-down Ben Wallace this summer to be a figure-head, to serve as a low-budget example for his young, talented guys to see where hard work could take them. Dumars never expected this kind of start. Wallace, 35, is one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises of this young season. In the first five games, he...
Fear The Sword (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
2009/2010 NBA Regular Season VS 2-2 3-2 November 5, 2009 Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH 8:00 PM Radio - WTAM 1100 / TV - TNT Probable starters: Derrick Rose PG Mo Williams John Salmons SG Anthony Parker Taj Gibson SF LeBron James Luol Deng PF Anderson Varejao Joakim Noah C Shaquille O'Neal There's just something about the Bulls that sparks my interest when the Cavaliers face them. What once seemed...
Find an agent - Become Famous (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Henry thomas is one of the biggest sports agents, especially if your seeking an agent for your NBA basketball career. CAA is a very reputable agency. (CAA SPORTS) and so is Leon Rose, who heads it. Henry Thomas is number 12 on HoopsHype's agent rankings. Henry Thomas clients list include: LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, Devin Harris and Udonis Haslem Raptors forward Chris Bosh (Thomas), Heat...
TrueHoop (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
By Henry Abbott The defending Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic lost last night for the first time since the beginning of preseason, and it's not all that shocking. Even though they were on the road, they outplayed the Pistons when their superstar, Dwight Howard, was in the game. But he was severely limited by foul trouble and then a shoulder injury. But it's worth considering the Pistons'...
Third Quarter Collapse (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
2009/2010 NBA Season @ 3-0 1-2 November 3rd, 2009 The Palace of Auburn Hills 7:30 PM FSN Florida Probable starters: Jameer Nelson PG Rodney Stuckey Vince Carter SG Ben Gordon Matt Barnes SF Jonas Jerebko Ryan Anderson PF Charlie Villanueva Dwight Howard C Ben Wallace Game Officials Steve Javie Joe Forte Eli Roe The Orlando Magic will attempt to make their first 4-0 start in team history tonight against...
Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
More photos » by Gregory Bull - AP The Suns playoff hopes may rest on Amare Stoudemire's shoulders. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Browse more photos » The good foilks at SB Nation have requested a team preview contribution from BSOTS. ZONAFLASH did an awesome preview that I will not be attempting to outshine. Instead, here's the bare bones that we all have been agonizing over. Also, be sure to...
Detroit Bad Boys (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
The ball is about to tip on Fox Sports — although if you’re out-of-state, you’re in luck, because NBA League Pass for both your TV and computer is available as a free trial this week. The youth movement will be put on pause this game — 35-year-old Ben Wallace will be in the starting lineup, [...]
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Ben Wallace showed Friday night that the 14-year veteran might have something left in the tank. Wallace, a four-time NBA defensive player of the year, grabbed 14 rebounds, had four steals and blocked two shots in 33 minutes as the Pistons beat the Bucks, 95-93.
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
SOUNDLY BUILT These teams are solid from floor to ceiling and ready to make a title run. BOSTON CELTICS • Last season: 62-20, lost to Orlando 4-3 in second round of the playoffs. • Starting five: G Rajon Rondo (11.9 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 8.2 apg), G Ray Allen (18.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.8 apg), F Paul Pierce (20.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.6 apg), F Kevin Garnett (15.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 2.5 apg), C Kendrick Perkins...
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