Team doesn't know if it's thumbs up or down with Shaquille O'Neal

Brian Windhorst, The Plain Dealer

The hard news on Shaquille O’Neal’s thumb, be it good or bad, is going to wait a day.

The Cavaliers center missed Friday’s game at Toronto after suffering a
sprained right thumb Thursday night in Boston when he was smacked on
the hand by Celtics forward Glen Davis during a shot attempt. Continue reading “Team doesn't know if it's thumbs up or down with Shaquille O'Neal” »

Lakers coach Phil Jackson a fan of Mavericks' trade, too

Todd Archer/Reporter

Count Phil Jackson among the admirers of the Mavericks trade with
Washington, but he also believes they have had some good fortune,
noting Josh Howard’s season-ending knee injury and Erick Dampier’s
dislocated finger one game after the trade. Continue reading “Lakers coach Phil Jackson a fan of Mavericks' trade, too” »

Utah Jazz notebook: Carlos Boozer says he may stay with team

Tim Buckley

Five and roughly two-thirds seasons after he arrived, Carlos Boozer —
the subject of more trade rumors over the years than the New York Stock
Exchange — remains in Utah.

Now, again, he’s talking about sticking around even longer — and he even sounds serious about it.

"I think it’s a great possibility," Boozer said after scoring 30 points
and grabbing 16 rebounds — his 34th double-double this season — in
Friday’s win at Golden State. Continue reading “Utah Jazz notebook: Carlos Boozer says he may stay with team” »