Richard Jefferson

In case you didn't notice ...

The big headlines and headliners always create attention in sports, but there is a lot of stuff that happens under the radar -- such as the Bucks and new forward Richard Jefferson (pictured) opening their season. Here is a look...

Ubershorty's 2008-2009 NBA Predictions!!!

I already did some predictions over the summer, but things have changed since then and I have different ideas. Last season they were a 7th seed and took the Pistons to 6 games, but with the addition of Brand, who is now their...

Suns-Nets Preview: 11/4/2008

Nash and Co. start off their East Coast road trip in New Jersey on Tuesday. (Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images) By Brett Huston STATS Writer The Phoenix Suns shot 50 percent from the floor last season, the highest...

Thunder beat Timberwolves 88-85 for their 1st win

In front of a welcoming crowd in their new hometown, the Oklahoma City Thunder got a big first win to please their noisy new fans and ease their own minds. Kevin Durant scored 18 points and first-round pick Russell Westbrook...

Bucks turn up heat to beat Knicks

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Milwaukee Bucks turned up the defensive pressure on the New York Knicks and cruised to a 94-86 win on Sunday. The Bucks (2-2) did not allow the poor-shooting Knicks (1-2) to score a point in the first...

Redd injured; Marbury sits again

Redd injured; Marbury sits again • MILWAUKEE 94, NEW YORK 86: Richard Jefferson and Ramon Sessions each scored 18 points, and the Bucks used a strong defensive effort to shake off Michael Redd's injury and beat the host Knicks...

Parker wings it as best he can

Chris Bosh gets tangled up with the Bucks' Dan Gadzuric while driving to the basket Nov. 1, 2008 in Milwaukee. ose Calderon, a couple of off-seasons ago, found himself a jump shot. In Charlie Villanueva, for instance, the...

Nets get schooled at home by Golden State in 105-97 loss

BY JULIAN GARCIA DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER Saturday, November 1st 2008, 11:12 PM As they were introduced at the Meadowlands Saturday night, each member of the Nets worked his way down to the court via the long staircases in the...

Don't be fooled about rush on draft

The next time some high-profile college basketball coach tells you it's all about the kids, I want to remind you that's total….I'm not allowed to use that word in the Observer.But you get the point.The ACC wants to move up the...

Raptors look for third straight win in Milwaukee

Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh has 58 points and 20 rebounds so far this year. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press) The Toronto Raptors will try to open the season with consecutive road wins for the first time in almost 10 years when...