http://www.shakedownsports.com/nba/ News and rumors for NBA en-us Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:27:22 UTCSat, 13 Mar 2010 10:27:22 UTC Any combination of 13 Cavaliers' wins and/or Lakers' losses during the rest of the regular season assures Cleveland homecourt advantage against LA in a potential Finals series. Cavs' magic number over Orlando in the East is 11, not counting tiebreake... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:27:22 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/fce6af882b4f24efb52394087dc64ce5.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/fce6af882b4f24efb52394087dc64ce5.html Hughes, plagued by injuries and inconsistency, averaged 14.3 points in more than 2 1/2 seasons (2005-08) with the Cavs. He played for the Knicks this season, then was dealt to Sacramento and waived. He will be elibible for the playoffs with Charlotte... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:31:15 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/eb8b90de2de02e938cc68c04c8984978.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/eb8b90de2de02e938cc68c04c8984978.html “In my opinion, I think they’re better,” he said after practice on Saturday. “They can run more, you’ve got Anderson Varejao who’s more of an active body, he gets LeBron open a lot, opens up the paint for him, so... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:46:54 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/ea6de06d51c8e2b0cfc5332a5b741938.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/ea6de06d51c8e2b0cfc5332a5b741938.html No Caron Butler or Antawn Jamison on this team anymore. Those two caused many problems for the Magic in their first two meetings with the Washington Wizards. They combined for 51 points in the teams’  first meeting this season which was at the... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:25:11 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/acd037c45da04b07be72d9dbf026c5a9.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/acd037c45da04b07be72d9dbf026c5a9.html Back in action after extended rest this week, the Cavaliers found a way to win in Philadelphia last night against the struggling 76ers. It certainly was not a game to keep in mind as the Cavs continue to prepare for the playoffs, but this was a neces... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:15:09 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/a54d040c6b623dbc5e89907f0858bf93.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/a54d040c6b623dbc5e89907f0858bf93.html It’s that time of the year again where the top teams in the NBA are battling for playoff positioning. Last season, the Cavs were able to secure the top-seed in the East as well as the entire league with their 66-16 record. Setting the pace for... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:45:50 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/9a61246c6685bf51475f61e528f52f8f.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/9a61246c6685bf51475f61e528f52f8f.html The Charlotte Bobcats have signed veteran guard Larry Hughes to help with depth in the backcourt as they attempt to reach the playoffs for the first time. General manager Rod Higgins announced this month they wouldn't sign Hughes because of his broke... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:25:27 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/8efe0dab52e71faef2e7b2b4511a119b.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/8efe0dab52e71faef2e7b2b4511a119b.html While We’re Waiting serves up an early morning breakfast buffet of WFNY-esque goodies for your daily viewing pleasure. Have something else you think we should see? Send it to our fancy tips email address at tips@waitingfornextyear.com. Well that wa... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:36 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/7e55e5546d4150e28e94b02a6b9d4416.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/7e55e5546d4150e28e94b02a6b9d4416.html Mickael Pietrus went through shootaround after missing Bulls game with a strained neck muscle. The Magic face the Wizards tonight in what could be another opportunity for its starters to get some rest heading into the playoffs. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:23:34 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/5e66c048752bc97fe25fe34a7273b397.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/5e66c048752bc97fe25fe34a7273b397.html Carmelo Anthony had the whole repertoire working. There were graceful rainbow jumpers from 20 feet, tough layups in crowds, backdoor cuts for two-handed jams and even some gritty offensive rebounds and putbacks. The struggling New Orleans Hornets cou... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:31:39 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/58f9d29ab6096628c08dd7ee799b23c4.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/58f9d29ab6096628c08dd7ee799b23c4.html Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Suns rallied from 15 d... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:07:50 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/4e6e88f47a870e3a0c888742a85d30df.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/4e6e88f47a870e3a0c888742a85d30df.html Well this isn't something we have seen in a while. With the Celtics saying, "We really had a heart-to-heart this morning" and that the Boos at home really hit deep, the Celtics played at a level last night, where they didn't give anyone the opportu... Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:26:32 -0500 http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/44fb75999672addba618b4591a066ff5.html http://www.shakedownsports.com/stories/44fb75999672addba618b4591a066ff5.html