| Embry forged a clear path for other NBA GMs to follow
In the NBA, one of the most significant countings begins with Embry: First African-American general manager in league history. |
| Ask Sam | Sam Smith opens his mailbag | 02.10.12
I love your trade scenarios (even the loopy ones!), but why in the world won't you call out Thibs for riding Lu and D-Rose too heavily? Rose was trotted out against a woeful (and under manned) Hornets team, wasn't terribly effective and did not get to rest his back at all. He will almost certainly be trotted out against the Bobcats. Lu was running on fumes before his injury and, other than a less-than-stellar shooting night against the Hornets, has looked great since the long rest. Imagine what benefit Rose would gain from getting several days off before Boston. I know you say if players say they can play they should - but he is very young and can't a coach see that the big picture is more important than a single game, especially when the single game is gainst the D-League opponents the Bulls have faced this week? |
| One year post-Sloan, Jazz move on (even if Malone hasn't)
Jerry Sloan unexpectedly resigned as coach of the Utah Jazz a year ago. It's been some year for the organization. |
| Eleven years into Spurs career, Parker continues to shine
Eleven years after coming to the NBA as a skinny kid from France, Tony Parker is leading a resurgence in San Antonio. |
| Notebook: Kings 106, Thunder 101
In front of an incredible, sold out crowd, the Sacramento Kings pulled off the improbable, 106-101 victory over the Thunder. |
 | Race to the MVP LeBron, Kobe, Paul Pierce, Love, Chris Paul are a few of the candidates that lead this week's Race to the MVP. |
 | Top 5 of Inside: The Decision EJ's Neat-O Stat of the Night investigates deeper into LeBron James' receding hairline |
 | Top 5 of Inside: Oh JaVale The guys poke fun at JaVale McGee's lack of focus. |
 | Top 5 of Inside: Greatest Lakers Shaq, Kenny, Charles and E.J. debate who the greatest Lakers is in franchise history. |
 | Top 5 of Inside: Jersey Retirement E.J., Kenny and Charles tell Shaq that the Lakers are going to retire his jersey next season. |
 | Top 5 of Inside: Charles in Charge Charles Barkley has a great idea for the 2012 NBA All-Star game in Orlando. |
 | Thursday's Top 10 Check out the 10 best plays from a four-game Thursday night in the NBA. |
 | Thunder vs. Kings Tyreke Evans scores 22 points in front of a sold out crowd and the Kings pull off the improbable, 106-101 win over the Thunder. |
 | Shaqtin' A Fool Vote for this week's top moment at nba.com/fool |
 | Assist of the Night Kobe Bryant goes behind-the-back to Pau Gasol who does the same and finds Andrew Bynum for the easy layup. |
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