With half of the 2011-12 season practically in the bag, our writers assess the NBA landscape and nominate their midseason award-winners. Read Full Article
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Quick workPaul George bursts onto the Dunk Ladder scene with two breathtaking slams. | Rookie LadderDenver rookie Kenneth Faried is igniting the Nuggets and their fanbase. | Never satisfiedEven in the process of compiling another epic season, LeBron can't win. | Making the gradeWhat's the state of your team? We apply midseason grades for all 30 teams. |
MSG disciplines radio announcer for offensive termFebruary 22nd 2012 3:44 pm |
MSG says it has punished a radio announcer who used an offensive term about Knicks guard Jeremy Lin. Read Full Article |
Nets' Shawne Williams has surgery, done for seasonFebruary 22nd 2012 3:07 pm |
New Jersey Nets forward Shawne Williams had surgery to repair an old fracture and remove two small bone fragments in his left foot Wednesday. He will miss the rest of the season. Read Full Article |
Bulls' Thibodeau: Rose had no setbacks from returnFebruary 22nd 2012 1:09 pm |
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says star point guard Derrick Rose experienced no setbacks after returning from a back problem. Read Full Article |
Hawks' Johnson (knee) to sit out All-Star weekendFebruary 22nd 2012 1:04 pm |
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson will miss the All-Star Game because of tendinitis in his left knee. Read Full Article |
Jazz's Evans to replace Knicks' Shumpert in Sprite Slam DunkFebruary 22nd 2012 12:10 pm |
Utah Jazz forward Jeremy Evans will replace injured New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert (Left patella tendinitis) in the 2012 Sprite® Slam Dunk, part of the NBA's All-Star Saturday Night at Amway Center in Orlando. Read Full Article |
NBA All-Star 2012: By the numbersFebruary 22nd 2012 12:01 pm |
NBA All-Star 2012 will bring together the league's most talented players for a global celebration of the game in Orlando. Three days of live game action will culminate with the 61st NBA All-Star Game at Amway Center on Sunday, Feb. 26. Read Full Article |
'Linsanity' explored in book about Knicks' sensationFebruary 22nd 2012 10:32 am |
A new book promises to give a Lin-side look at the NBA's newest sensation. Read Full Article |
Lin's success making impact in ancestral TaiwanFebruary 21st 2012 10:54 pm |
In achievement-oriented Taiwan, where studying is a pastime sport among young people, the outdoor complex of basketball courts near National Taiwan University is normally a pretty lonely place, more used to hosting raindrops and discarded food wrappers than pivoting feet and jump shots. Read Full Article |
Erden, Gee suffer facial injuries for CavaliersFebruary 21st 2012 10:54 pm |
Cavaliers center Semih Erden and guard Alonso Gee were both taken to the locker room after sustaining facial injuries. Read Full Article |
Lin helping Knicks draw huge ratings on MSGFebruary 21st 2012 7:21 pm |
Jeremy Lin has people watching the New York Knicks in record numbers. Read Full Article |
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 | Air Check: That Didn't Count The Cavs' announcers are incredulous that the Kings get a second chance at the late-game inbounds pass. It was the right call. |
 | Air Check: We're Proud of You, Kev Listen as the Minnesota announcers profess their admiration for Kevin Love. |
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 | Play of the Day LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combine for a spectacular play on Tuesday night. |
 | Assist of the Night LeBron James throws the long alley-oop to Dwyane Wade for the acrobatic layup. |
 | Block of the Night Roy Hibbert knocks the shot attempt into the bench. |
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