Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)
The Toronto Raptors exceeded all expectations this season, but what’s it going to take for them to improve from here? Moke Hamilton makes some important suggestions.
Matt John has a chat with Utah Jazz rookie Miye Oni about being the only Ivy League player currently in the NBA, the importance of education and adjusting to a new city.
Danny Granger’s buyout could come as soon as today… Raymond Felton in trouble for firearm possession… Lester Hudson drawing interest…
CLEVELAND — Anthony Bennett was lost in space for much of his rookie season. Suddenly, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward looks like one of the team’s emerging stars. Bennett recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday in the Cavaliers ‘109-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings before 14,245 at Quicken Loans Arena. […]
O.J. Mayo is at a crossroads. His career has been underwhelming and inconsistent thus far. Where will he go from here?
SALT LAKE CITY — Guard Kyle Korver scored 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and forward Paul Millsap added 23 points to help the Atlanta Hawks escape with a 112-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. All five starters scored in double figures for the Hawks (27-35). Atlanta shot 48.7 percent (38-for-78) from the […]
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks won their fourth straight game to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, turning back the Philadelphia 76ers 123-110 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Center Amar’e Stoudemire matched his season best with 23 points, connecting on 9-of-10 shots from the floor for New York (25-40), which started […]
One day after being named president of the New York Knicks, Phil Jackson met with head coach Mike Woodson, addressed the players later in the afternoon and then received a standing ovation from the Madison Square Garden crowd during Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Woodson confirmed before the game that he and Jackson […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies won their season-high fourth straight home game Wednesday night at FedExForum, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103. The Grizzlies (32-24) handed out a season-high 28 assists on 45 made baskets. They shot 48.9 percent from the floor. Shooting guard Courtney Lee led Memphis with 18 points and five assists. […]
CHICAGO — Forward Taj Gibson scored 21 points, leading the Chicago Bulls to an easy 103-83 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night at the United Center. Bulls forward Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup after missing two games with a bruised rib, and he added 16 points. Center Joakim Noah piled up […]