D-Wade Works Out

Looks like the Miami Heat may be getting superstar Dwyane Wade back for a couple games before the season is over. Deciding to not go through with the shoulder surgery this season, he has healed quite well so far.

Wade said afterward that it was the most work he has done on the court since he sustained the injury. At one point, he made 16 of 21 long jumpers and nine of 10 free throws. The right-handed Wade showed no sign of problems with the left shoulder.

''Every day, I try to shoot more and more,'' Wade said. ``[From] where I felt the night of the injury to where I am now feels like a year ago. It just feels great to be out there.''

Miami Herald

Things are not looking too bad for the Heat at the moment.

Lebron's Buddy?

Billionaire Warren Buffet is a friend of Lebron James. I repeat. Billionaire Warren Buffet is a friend of Lebron James.

"He wanted a few tips on basketball and I wanted a little advice on money," joked Buffett, estimated by Forbes Magazine to be worth $52 billion. "We switch. He tells me what socks to buy and I tell him what stocks to pick."

Buffett said he has become a big fan of the 22-year-old James, who has built his own business portfolio. James signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension in July and already has endorsement deals worth an estimated $150 million.

"He's terrific," Buffett said. "I just want to be partners with him. He can probably buy the whole place."

How does Lebron do it? Jay-Z and Warren Buffett. Also talking about becoming a global icon. I'm starting to realize more and more that Lebron will become the richest NBA player EVER!!

Sweet Jazz Music

Whoa! The Utah Jazz better be careful. Their chances of having Home Court advantage in the playoffs may be in peril. The Houston Rockets are working on taking it away from them. The Jazz road record is only 18-17 so HC should be a priority for them right now. However, the Jazz may find it hard to get some wins because they still have games against the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, and 2 against the Houston Rockets left on their schedule. Good Luck!

Can the Knicks make the Playoffs?

This New York Knicks in the playoffs can be really good for the NBA. Living in NYC myself, I have noticed that talk about NBA has lessened over the past 2-3 years. I know that if the Knicks make the playoffs that the NBA talk in NYC will begin to rise again. Tonight may be a crucial one for the Knicks as they go head to head against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. A win tonight could be huge since the Knicks are 2 games behind Orlando for the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference. They would be a game closer to tasting the playoffs again. It would also be a good idea to get in the playoffs so their 1st round pick that the Chicago Bulls own, doesn't become too valuable. Hopefully the Knicks can pull through tonight.

Coach of the Year?

The season is nearing its end and the coach of the year race is looking tight. Avery Johnson once again has the Dallas Mavericks playing like the leagues best. Jerry Sloan has helped the Utah Jazz turn things around with the help of Deron Williams. Mike D'Antoni has the Phoenix Suns right up there with the Mavericks. Jeff Van Gundy has succeeded in keeping the Houston Rockets in the playoff race with Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming taking turns getting injured. Sam Mitchell has magically turned the Toronto Raptors into the best team in the Atlantic Division. Flip Saunders has kept the Detroit Pistons as the best team in the Eastern Conference even without Ben Wallace.

Who is Coach of the year?

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  Avery Johnson


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  Jerry Sloan


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  Mike D'Antoni


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  Flip Saunders


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  Sam Mitchell


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  Jeff Van Gundy

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Ron Artest to Retire?

He's a 27-year old 8 year veteran who is talking about retiring.

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest told multiple teammates this week that he wants to retire at season's end to spend more time with his family, according to club sources.
ESPN 3/25/07

I don't know who to feel sorry for, Ron Artest, his family, or the Sacramento Kings organization. This isn't the first time Artest has considered retirement. He was talking about it before and after his 73 game suspension with Indiana. Artest need to embrace the fact that he is an NBA player.

Kobe 5-50?

Kobe Bryant has left his mark yet again on the NBA by stringing together a recent streak of 4 50-point games in a row. Kobe has joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to ever score 50 points in 4 straight games. In addition, the Los Angeles Lakers next game is against the Golden State Warriors. Any game with the Warriors is expected to be a high scoring affair so expect Kobe to be on his way to another 50 point performance. Kobe bryant wants to be remembered for scoring points and winning basketball games, not the suspension-causing swipes he's taken at opposing players:

"The thing that was frustrating for me was people were talking about, 'He's a dirty player,' which, for me, is pretty insulting," Bryant said. "To have people talking about something else besides that -- it's a much better feeling."

ESPN 3/23/07