http://www.mail.com/organizations/3780-nba-central-division.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3780-nba-central-division.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover. The Grizzlies agreed to trade their star swingman to the Raptors on Wednesday, parting with the leading scorer on a team that has aspirations of making a run in the powerful Western Conference. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Cal... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1857804-rudy-gay-heads-to-toronto-grizzlies-makeover.html 2013-01-31T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Oden's next comeback could be with the Cavaliers. A person with knowledge of Cleveland's interest said the team is exploring the possibility of signing Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick whose NBA career has been sabotaged by injuries. The Cavs are doing their due diligence while looking at Oden, said the person who spoke to The Ass... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1855340-ap-source-cavaliers-interested-oden.html 2013-01-30T02:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html DENVER (AP) — Andre Iguodala's defensive stop in the final moments helped the Nuggets survive a nerve-racking finish against the Pacers. Iguodala made a free throw with 0.4 seconds remaining after forcing a turnover to deny a last-second shot by Indiana, and Denver won 102-101 Monday night. "I'll admit I was a little nervous (about) missing those other fr... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 05:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1852684-iguodalas-last-second-ft-lifts-nuggets.html 2013-01-29T05:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Duncan was selected to his 14th All-Star game, Spurs teammate Tony Parker is joining him, and the Chicago Bulls also had two reserves chosen Thursday for next month's game in Houston. Joakim Noah and Luol Deng were picked from the Bulls, who have stayed in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race despite the season-long absence... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1844664-duncan-14th-nba-all-star-nod-2-bulls-chosen.html 2013-01-25T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1837128-bryant-lakers-loss-goring-bulls.html CHICAGO (AP) — Off target all night, Kobe Bryant sure was on point when it was over. His frustration stood out like a breakaway dunk, his comments sharper than any shot he took, after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Chicago Bulls 95-83 Monday night. The Lakers have lost nine of 11 and six straight on the road. "I remember being frus... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1837128-bryant-lakers-loss-goring-bulls.html 2013-01-22T10:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1836536-cavs-varejao-season-with-blood-clot.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Anderson Varejao's season rapidly spiraled from a probable All-Star appearance to over. The Cavaliers' hustling center, who led the NBA in rebounding before he went down last month with what appeared to be nothing more than a bruised knee, remained hospitalized Monday with a blood clot in his lower right lung, a health scare that will for... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1836536-cavs-varejao-season-with-blood-clot.html 2013-01-22T00:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831410-bulls-extend-friday-road-show-beat-celtics-ot.html BOSTON (AP) — In the midst of a boisterous Bulls locker room, players talked about what a crazy game it was. It was only fitting that they won it on a tough, unconventional shot. Marco Belinelli made an off-balance fadeaway with 3.1 seconds left, Jimmy Butler scored six points in overtime and Chicago extended its Friday night road show by beating the Bost... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 03:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1831410-bulls-extend-friday-road-show-beat-celtics-ot.html 2013-01-19T03:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1828448-knicks-win-london-beat-pistons-102-87.html LONDON (AP) — Back in London and back on the basketball court, Carmelo Anthony went right back to his winning ways. The Knicks star was the main attraction at the O2 Arena on Thursday, five months after he helped the United States win the Olympic gold medal at the same venue. This time, he led the New York Knicks over the Detroit Pistons, 102-87 in the th... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1828448-knicks-win-london-beat-pistons-102-87.html 2013-01-17T23:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1825010-london-carmelo-anthony-praises-knicks-owner.html LONDON (AP) — If MSG chairman James Dolan is listening to what Carmelo Anthony has to say in London, he'll probably be happy to hear it. Two days after the Newark Star-Ledger reported that Dolan had put listening devices on the court to monitor everything said to and by Anthony, the New York Knicks forward spoke about the hubbub. "I got an owner that look... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1825010-london-carmelo-anthony-praises-knicks-owner.html 2013-01-16T16:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1823716-kobe-dwight-31-lakers-win-bucks.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant played relentless defense, spurring his fellow Los Angeles Lakers to do the same. Dwight Howard dominated the paint, scoring easy baskets and blocking shots against the bewildered Bucks. Over the last two games, the Lakers have resembled the powerhouse everybody envisioned before their tumultuous season began. They're about ... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1823716-kobe-dwight-31-lakers-win-bucks.html 2013-01-16T06:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1821112-bulls-shut-hawks-97-58-rout.html CHICAGO (AP) — Tom Thibodeau sent a strong wake-up message to his team at a heated shootaround Monday morning. He got the response he was looking for. Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Luol Deng scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls held Atlanta to a franchise-low 20 points in the first half of a 97-58 victory over the Hawks on Monday night. ... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1821112-bulls-shut-hawks-97-58-rout.html 2013-01-15T04:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1818684-lakers-beat-cavs-113-93-snap-6-game-skid.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dwight Howard arrived at Staples Center expecting to sit out another game to rest his injured shoulder. He ended up helping the Los Angeles Lakers out of their longest losing streak in nearly six years, which made that shoulder feel a whole lot better. Howard had 22 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a three-game absence, and the... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1818684-lakers-beat-cavs-113-93-snap-6-game-skid.html 2013-01-14T05:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1815336-deng-scores-33-bulls-to-3-0-knicks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah loved shutting up the chatter almost as much as shutting down the Knicks. He heard how Carmelo Anthony would come out firing after his suspension, how the Knicks would pay the Bulls back for a tense, testy meeting last month. Turned out to be the same no contest it was last time. Luol Deng... Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1815336-deng-scores-33-bulls-to-3-0-knicks.html 2013-01-12T04:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1811718-knicks-ready-to-face-pacers-without-anthony.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carmelo Anthony had an excuse for not being at the New York Knicks' shootaround Thursday morning. His coach told him to stay at the hotel and take it easy. The Knicks star forward will get even more rest Thursday night, thanks to the NBA. Less than 24 hours after Anthony was given a one-game suspension for Monday's confrontation with K... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1811718-knicks-ready-to-face-pacers-without-anthony.html 2013-01-10T17:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1808032-bucks-beat-suns-108-99-boylans-game.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Jennings glanced over and expected to see coach Scott Skiles on the end of the Milwaukee Bucks' bench. Instead, he saw Jim Boylan sitting in Skiles' old spot. Jennings scored 29 points and the Bucks gave Boylan a win in his first game as coach with a 108-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. "I'm just hooping," Jennin... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1808032-bucks-beat-suns-108-99-boylans-game.html 2013-01-09T03:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1807980-george-scores-29-to-lead-pacers-heat-87-77.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George made no attempt to downplay the importance of his matchup with LeBron James. "It's a chance to for me to see where I'm at, going against one of the best, if not, the best in the league," George said. "Another challenge to myself to go at LeBron. I definitely wanted to battle him." George rose to the occa... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1807980-george-scores-29-to-lead-pacers-heat-87-77.html 2013-01-09T02:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805732-bucks-coach-scott-skiles-out-boylan-to-fill.html MILWAUKEE (AP) — Once again, an NBA team has parted ways with head coach Scott Skiles. Once again, veteran assistant Jim Boylan is being asked to pick up the pieces. One day after Milwaukee and Skiles agreed it was time for a change, the Bucks said Tuesday that Boylan will coach the team for the rest of the season. General manager John Hammond downplayed ... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1805732-bucks-coach-scott-skiles-out-boylan-to-fill.html 2013-01-09T00:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1803240-walker-leads-bobcats-pistons-ot.html AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — It's not quite a winning streak, but after losing 18 straight, coming out on top in two out of three games is close enough. Kemba Walker had 20 points and seven assists, Ben Gordon scored 18 points and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Detroit Pistons 108-101 in overtime Sunday night for just their second win in 21 games. After sna... Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1803240-walker-leads-bobcats-pistons-ot.html 2013-01-07T03:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1800910-boozer-leads-bulls-heat-96-89.html MIAMI (AP) — Even when seated, the Chicago Bulls outrebounded the Miami Heat. Following one missed shot, the ball rolled between forward Carlos Boozer's legs as he fell on his backside, yet he still managed to scoop it up and feed a teammate for two more second-chance points for Chicago. Dominating on the glass and the hardwood, the Bu... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:04:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1800910-boozer-leads-bulls-heat-96-89.html 2013-01-05T04:04:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1793706-bobcats-18-game-skid-with-91-81-win-bulls.html CHICAGO (AP) — Squandering a healthy lead is nothing new to the Charlotte Bobcats — hanging onto one is. Kemba Walker had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the Bobcats ended an 18-game losing streak with a 91-81 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Gerald Henderson added 16 points and reserve Ben Gordon had 15 to help Charlotte snap the second-longest sk... Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1793706-bobcats-18-game-skid-with-91-81-win-bulls.html 2012-12-31T22:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790704-bynum-pistons-top-short-handed-heat-109-99.html AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James and the short-handed Heat were no match for Detroit's brilliant bench. Will Bynum had 25 points and 10 assists, leading another spirited performance by the Pistons' reserves, and Detroit beat Miami 109-99 on Friday night despite 35 points by James. Miami was without Dwyane Wade, suspended for a game by the NBA for f... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1790704-bynum-pistons-top-short-handed-heat-109-99.html 2012-12-29T03:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1783260-anthony-3-tossed-bulls-beat-knicks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Bottled up by the Bulls and baffled by the officials, Carmelo Anthony expected to spend the final minutes of the Knicks' loss alone in the locker room. Turns out the early exodus of Knicks was just beginning. Coach Mike Woodson and center Tyson Chandler were also ejected from the foul-filled game, and Chicago beat New York for the second t... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1783260-anthony-3-tossed-bulls-beat-knicks.html 2012-12-22T08:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Paul liked the way the Los Angeles Clippers grinded out an ugly win when they were challenged. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bulls 94-89 on Tuesday night for its seventh straight victory, the team's longest winning streak in two decades. Marco Belinelli hit a 3-pointer with less than ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html 2012-12-12T05:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1759920-magic-johnson-lakers-play-inside-game.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson questioned new coach Mike D'Antoni's system with the slumping Los Angeles Lakers, saying "it doesn't fit the talent the Lakers have." The Lakers (9-12) fell to 4-8 in the 12 games since D'Antoni took over from the fired Mike Brown with a 100-94 loss to the Cavaliers on Tuesday night in Cleveland. "I'm not down on him yet a... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1759920-magic-johnson-lakers-play-inside-game.html 2012-12-12T04:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760036-irving-cavs-deal-lakers-loss-100-94.html CLEVELAND (AP) — There had to be a low point. The Los Angeles Lakers can only hope they've reached it. This chaotic season has gotten worse. Kyrie Irving scored 28 points in his return after missing 11 games with a broken finger, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-94 win over Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, who look nothing like a team projected to win ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760036-irving-cavs-deal-lakers-loss-100-94.html 2012-12-12T03:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752356-miller-leads-nuggets-pacers-92-89.html INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Denver's Andre Miller brought back a blast from the past Friday night. The 36-year-old backup guard scored eight of his 15 points during a 10-0 run in the final three minutes, leading the Nuggets past the Indiana Pacers 92-89. Miller had a hand in all of the points, also getting an assist on JaVale McGee's dunk during the decisive spur... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1752356-miller-leads-nuggets-pacers-92-89.html 2012-12-08T01:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. Close by anytime he needed a breather. Close enough, too, to jump up for some hands-on assistance with the proper stance or to lead a quick walkthrough. The jovial, basketball-obsessed coach who l... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1737524-rick-majerus-college-basketball-coach-dies.html 2012-12-02T05:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1734628-t-wolves-rubio-set-1st-practice-9-months.html MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For Ricky Rubio, the waiting has been the hardest part. Now that Minnesota's dynamic young point guard is achingly close to playing in his first game in nearly nine months, Rubio says it's important to be patient with his recovery from torn ligaments in his left knee. He was cleared to return to full-contact practice this week and is ex... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1734628-t-wolves-rubio-set-1st-practice-9-months.html 2012-11-30T20:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1727756-hills-clutch-shot-pushes-pacers-lakers-79-77.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant is often at his most dangerous when he's fighting the flu, and the ailing superstar carried the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of yet another under-the-weather win. One dramatic shot by George Hill left the Indiana Pacers feeling a whole lot healthier. Hill's high-arching shot banked in over Dwight Howard with 0.1 seconds l... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 06:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1727756-hills-clutch-shot-pushes-pacers-lakers-79-77.html 2012-11-28T06:38:00Z