Ian Thomsen: Ranking the NBA title contenders
This time of year there are usually just a few NBA title contenders. Not this season. The ‘08 race is wide open, writes Ian Thomsen, who ranks the favorites.
Isiah tells Marbury to stay away from Knicks
Stephon Marbury has been instructed by Isiah Thomas not to attend Knicks home games — another indication of the continuing feud between the former pals, The New York Post has learned.
Rest and rehab, but no surgery for Butler
Washington Wizards All-Star forward Caron Butler has a prescription of rest and rehab - with no plans for surgery - to deal with the latest twist in his return from a hip injury. An MRI exam this week found that Butler has a small labral tear of the left hip joint. The injury, which has sidelined him for nearly a month, had originally been diagnosed as a strained hip flexor.
