Hornets fire Bryon Scott on the day after getting smoked by the Suns.

What's KJ up to here? I like this idea better. And Washington wants to borrow Dan Majerle out of retirement. Can't blame them. Via TYSOTB.com

More Shaq-nanigans. Via The Big Lead

The defendants (Sterling and his wife) allegedly made statements to employees indicating that African-Americans and Hispanics were not desirable tenants.

We know he was the worst owner in the NBA for his NBA stuff. Now this...

What is the impeachment process for an owner?

His performance against the Clippers was uninspired, and it hasn't gone unnoticed. This, in addition to reading that there's been some concern within the organization about whether or not he'll get back to his former level, has me pretty worried.

Paul Coro of the AZ Republic tweeted earlier today -

'"I only took 11 shots" sounds familiar.'

He provided a link to this article. It sounds like Shaq's original role as the Big Witness Protection just isn't cutting it already... AFTER GAME 1.

3 coaches in 3 days fined for criticizing refs calls and we havn't even started games that count? Does this stand out to anybody else?

...at Amare Stoudemire.

Here's the money quote:

Amare Stoudemire enjoyed a ferocious dunk. It was quite well-done, but the effect was ruined when Stoudemire, smugly gave me a sneer and a jeer.

Few players endear themselves less with me and my mates than this Sun. His manners are as uncouth as his skills are prodigious. And his judgment! In order to prepare for being team captain, Stoudemire consulted the Wikipedia entry on "Leadership." (His research left no stone turned!)

Except of course that this isn't the real Rudy so there's no need to declare war on Spain....yet

The Mercury are down 1-2 on the road tonight. Win, and they come home for a decisive Game 5 on Friday. Lose, and it will be a long cold, hard winter regretting what should have been...

ESPN 2 has the game at 4:30pm AZ Time

I guess this explains the recent issues with Ellis and Jackson a little better. And adds legitimacy to the Curry trade speculation.