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Conflicting Reports Surround IsiahThomas Story[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 5:49 AM EST
There are conflicting reports aboutexactly what happened in Isiah Thomas' New York home early on Friday morning, with police saying that a 47-year-old man was taken to the hospital andtreated for an accidental overdose of sleeping pills.
According to the report published by the Associated Press, police did not give any names, but did give the age. When reached on his cell phone by the NewYork Post, however, Thomas said he was not treated, and the call was for his 17 year old daughter, who had a medical issue.
It "wasn't an overdose," he told the newspaper. "My daughter is very down right now. None of us are OK."
Harrison Police Chief David Hall said the case was not a suicide attempt.
"We're classifying it as an accidental overdose of prescription sleeping pills," Hall said. "I'm not going to confirm or deny that itwas Isiah Thomas. It was an individual at his home."
Hall told The Daily News that the man took about 10 Lunesta sleeping pills. "He was unconscious, but breathing on his own," Hall told thepaper.
Thomas' 20-year-old son Joshua also said it was his sister, not his father, who required treatment.
"He's fine," the Indiana University student told the Daily News. "Reports of sleeping pills are false."
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New York Knicks
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Sources: Warriors Talking ExtensionWith Nelson[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 5:55 AM EST
Don Nelson could have a new deal inplace which will keep him at the helm with the Golden State Warriors as soon as next week, Marc Stein from ESPN.com is reporting.
Nelson and the Warriors have had some serious negotiations in recent days.
Stein also reports that guard Stephen Jackson is also in line to receive an extension around the same time as Nelson, as Jackson has repeatedly indicated ininterviews this month with various reporters.
The Warriors have publicly acknowledged this month's talks with Jackson but declined comment Friday when asked about a possible extension forNelson.
ViaESPN
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Rockets Waive D.J. Strawberry[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 9:13 AM EST
The Rockets waived guard D.J.Strawberry on Friday, meaning that Von Wafer has secured the team's final roster spot.
Wafer averaged 12.4 points in an average of 24 minutes per game.
Strawberry also played well, averaging 8.2 points on 41.7 percent shooting.
Via HoustonChronicle
Houston Rockets
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Chicago'sHughes Will Only Miss 2-4 Weeks
Oct 25, 2008 9:10 AM EST
Bulls guard Larry Hughes had a secondMRI on Friday and could only miss 2-4 weeks of action instead of the 2-3 months that was initially reported.
Hughes will begin rehabbing shortly. If he is out two weeks, he would miss five regular season games. If he's out for four weeks, Hughes would miss12.
Via ChicagoTribune
Chicago Bulls
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Kobe On Season: 'I'll Be Ready'[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 9:06 AM EST
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tested hishyperextended knee on Friday night in the team's exhibition win over the Thunder.
"Just making sure my rhythm was good, making sure my knee was good," Bryant said. "This way I wouldn't have to go out on Tuesday andexperiment with it. It felt fine and I'll be ready to go."
Bryant played only eight minutes before taking the rest of the night off.
He went 2-of-3 from the floor and had one rebound and one assist.
ViaESPN
Los Angeles Lakers
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Chalmers Hits Game-Winner For Miami[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 9:02 AM EST
Rookie guard Mario Chalmers hit a3-pointer at the buzzer on Friday night to give the Heat a 96-93 win over the Spurs.
Chalmers hit his game-winner after the Spurs' Roger Mason tied it on a driving layup with 10 seconds left.
In April in the NCAA title game, Chalmers hit a last-second 3-pointer that forced overtime as Kansas rallied to beat Memphis.
ViaNBA.com
Miami Heat
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Sixers Could RescheduleOpener To Avoid World Series Conflict[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 7:25 AM EST
The Philadelphia 76ers season openermay be moved forward to avoid a scheduling conflict should the Phillies play the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series on Wednesday night, the Philadelphia DailyNews is reporting.
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Ewing Performance May Earn Him Spot OnKnicks?[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 6:23 AM EST
The New York Knicks were leaningtowards waiving Patrick Ewing Jr. by tomorrow's deadline in order to get their roster down to 15 players, but Friday's performance may have just wonhim a spot on the roster, the New York Post is reporting.
Ewing was the talk of the Garden after exploding in a nine minute stretch which saw two monster dunks and a three pointer, a blocked shot and midcourt stealthat triggered a fastbreak and points for Nate Robinson Nate Robinson.
Ewing drove the fans into a frenzy, leading to the Garden chanting "Pat-rick Ew-ing".
"It showed they really appreciated and like what I do on the floor," Ewing said. "I feel that helped with our comeback."
Ewing has been fighting with guard Anthony Roberson for the final roster spot. Roberson signed a one year, $850,000 contract in the off-season while Ewingis owed $430,000.
Via New YorkPost
New York Knicks
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Skiles: Bulls' Rose A Star[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 5:57 AM EST
Bucks coach Scott Skiles believesthat his former team has a star in Derrick Rose, the Daily Herald is reporting.
"I watched him play in college and I watch his games now. The guy's a star," Skiles said before Friday's preseason finale at the UnitedCenter. "I think the sky's the limit for him."
"He's beyond quick. He's quick and fast, if that makes any sense, and so powerful. He can go to the rim and finish. He's got a bunch ofunique shots in the painted area he can make, floaters and runners. That's not even to mention that he sees the floor, passes the ball. He can be very hardto handle, there's no question about that."
"I'm getting more comfortable with the offense and with my teammates," Rose said. "I'm just reacting instead of thinking. This isalmost like the Memphis offense. If you think too much, you're just going to kill yourself when you're on the court and beat yourself up."
Another strategy Rose employed is staying aggressive on offense.
"I'm not the type of point guard to sit back and pass the ball all day," he said. "I can score a little bit, so that helps the team. WhenI get to be more aggressive, we get people open. I'm just attacking and getting people open right now."
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Bulls' Rose Leaves PreseasonFinale With Hip Flexor[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 5:43 AM EST
Bulls' guard Derrick Rose leftthe team's preseason finale in the first quarter with a hip injury Friday night, but is expected to be okay for the team's season opener on Tuesdaynight, the Associated Press is reporting.
"It's not a big deal at all," said Rose. "I could have played in the second half, but they told me to sit down."
Rose scored seven points in just over 6 minutes of play before he was hurt driving for a layup. He finished the preseason second on the team in scoring witha 14.9 average.
ViaESPN
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Alston Not Guilty On Drunken DrivingCharge[/h2]
Oct 25, 2008 5:40 AM EST
The Associated Press is reportingthat Houston guard Rafer Alston has been found not guilty of a drunken driving charge in August.
A Harris County jury cleared the 32-year-old point guard of the misdemeanor, court spokesman Fred King said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Alston was arrested in August after he was pulled over by police who said he made an erratic lane change and was driving without his headlights on.
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Houston Rockets
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Kobe: 'I Want Boston' In Finals[/h2]
Oct 24, 2008 4:23 PM EST
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant hopes to notonly reach the NBA Finals once again, but to face the Celtics for the second-straight year.
"Of course, [I want Boston]," Bryant said. "If you see a guy that you fought at lunchtime and he knocked you out, oh, I'm coming back thenext day. I don't want the little 4-foot guy. I want the big football player, that's what I want."
Bryant isn't the only one who wants to face Boston next June.
"You always want to play against the team you lost to. They're a heck of a team. I would love to play against Boston, personally," Lamar Odomsaid.
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