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==Notable occurrences== |
==Notable occurrences== |
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'''June''' |
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*On June 26, 2008, the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] agreed to trade [[Bobby Simmons]] and [[Yi Jianlian]] to the [[New Jersey Nets]] for [[Richard Jefferson]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvJ51jnJzXIoD66lhDDJ2S.8vLYF?slug=ap-bucks-netstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns Nets trade Jefferson to asswhips for Yi, Simmons - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*On June 26, 2008, the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] agreed to trade [[Bobby Simmons]] and [[Yi Jianlian]] to the [[New Jersey Nets]] for [[Richard Jefferson]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvJ51jnJzXIoD66lhDDJ2S.8vLYF?slug=ap-bucks-netstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns Nets trade Jefferson to asswhips for Yi, Simmons - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*On June 26, 2008, the [[Indiana Pacers]] agreed to trade [[Jerryd Bayless]] and [[Ike Diogu]] to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] for [[Brandon Rush]], [[Jarrett Jack]], and [[Josh McRoberts]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=rotowire-errydaylessradedtoor&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy Jerryd Bayless: Traded to Portland - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*On June 26, 2008, the [[Indiana Pacers]] agreed to trade [[Jerryd Bayless]] and [[Ike Diogu]] to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] for [[Brandon Rush]], [[Jarrett Jack]], and [[Josh McRoberts]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=rotowire-errydaylessradedtoor&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy Jerryd Bayless: Traded to Portland - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*On June 26, 2008, the [[Indiana Pacers]] agreed to trade [[Jermaine O'Neal]] and [[Nathan Jawai]] to the [[Toronto Raptors]] for [[T. J. Ford]], [[Rasho Nesterovič]], [[Roy Hibbert]], and [[Maceo Baston]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AiuBDN1gGca4gltttIVADzK8vLYF?slug=ap-raptors-pacerstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns O'Neal confirms Pacers sending him to Raptors - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*On June 26, 2008, the [[Indiana Pacers]] agreed to trade [[Jermaine O'Neal]] and [[Nathan Jawai]] to the [[Toronto Raptors]] for [[T. J. Ford]], [[Rasho Nesterovič]], [[Roy Hibbert]], and [[Maceo Baston]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AiuBDN1gGca4gltttIVADzK8vLYF?slug=ap-raptors-pacerstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns O'Neal confirms Pacers sending him to Raptors - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*On June 26, 2008, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] agreed to trade [[Kevin Love]], [[Mike Miller (basketball)|Mike Miller]], [[Brian Cardinal]] and [[Jason Collins]] to the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] for [[O. J. Mayo]], [[Antoine Walker]], [[Marko Jaric]] and [[Greg Buckner]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AqTduL5L0YAfZEGcE5wnPcu8vLYF?slug=ap-grizzlies-timberwolvestrade&prov=ap&type=lgns Wolves trade Mayo to Memphis for Love - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*On June 26, 2008, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] agreed to trade [[Kevin Love]], [[Mike Miller (basketball)|Mike Miller]], [[Brian Cardinal]] and [[Jason Collins]] to the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] for [[O. J. Mayo]], [[Antoine Walker]], [[Marko Jaric]] and [[Greg Buckner]].<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AqTduL5L0YAfZEGcE5wnPcu8vLYF?slug=ap-grizzlies-timberwolvestrade&prov=ap&type=lgns Wolves trade Mayo to Memphis for Love - NBA - Yahoo! Sports<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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'''July''' |
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*On July 2, 2008, the city of [[Seattle]] and the [[Seattle SuperSonics]] reached a settlement that allowed the team to relocate to [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], retain the SuperSonics' players, coaches, and contracts, and "share" the SuperSonics' franchise history with a hypothetical future Seattle team. However, the SuperSonics name, colors, and logo will remain reserved for a future Seattle club.<ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008030229_sonitrial02.html Local News | Sonics, city reach settlement | Seattle Times Newspaper<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The team was named the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] on September 3, 2008. |
*On July 2, 2008, the city of [[Seattle]] and the [[Seattle SuperSonics]] reached a settlement that allowed the team to relocate to [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], retain the SuperSonics' players, coaches, and contracts, and "share" the SuperSonics' franchise history with a hypothetical future Seattle team. However, the SuperSonics name, colors, and logo will remain reserved for a future Seattle club.<ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008030229_sonitrial02.html Local News | Sonics, city reach settlement | Seattle Times Newspaper<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The team was named the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] on September 3, 2008. |
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*On July 23, 2008, restricted free agent [[Josh Childress]] signed with [[Euroleague]] club [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]] for three years and $20 million net (the biggest signing in Euroleague history), marking the first departure of an American-born player to Europe in the prime of his career. <ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3501488 ESPN - Ex-Hawk Childress signs with Greek club team - NBA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
*On July 23, 2008, restricted free agent [[Josh Childress]] signed with [[Euroleague]] club [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]] for three years and $20 million net (the biggest signing in Euroleague history), marking the first departure of an American-born player to Europe in the prime of his career. <ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3501488 ESPN - Ex-Hawk Childress signs with Greek club team - NBA<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*On July 29, 2008, the [[Sacramento Kings]] agreed to trade [[Ron Artest]] to the [[Houston Rockets]] for [[Bobby Jackson (basketball)|Bobby Jackson]], [[Donté Greene]], and a [[2009 NBA Draft|2009 first-round pick]]. The deal was completed on August 14, 2008.<ref>{{cite web | title=It's official: Rockets acquire Ron Artest in blockbuster trade | work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Itrsquos_official_Ron_Artes-280197-34.html |accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref> |
*On July 29, 2008, the [[Sacramento Kings]] agreed to trade [[Ron Artest]] to the [[Houston Rockets]] for [[Bobby Jackson (basketball)|Bobby Jackson]], [[Donté Greene]], and a [[2009 NBA Draft|2009 first-round pick]]. The deal was completed on August 14, 2008.<ref>{{cite web | title=It's official: Rockets acquire Ron Artest in blockbuster trade | work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/Itrsquos_official_Ron_Artes-280197-34.html |accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref> |
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'''October''' |
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*On October 3, 2008, [[Shaun Livingston]], who hasn't played since February 26, 2007, signs a two-year deal with the [[Miami Heat]] in attempt to make comeback from a serious injury to his left knee. <ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3624290- Livingston gets chance to come back from injury with Heat]</ref> |
*On October 3, 2008, [[Shaun Livingston]], who hasn't played since February 26, 2007, signs a two-year deal with the [[Miami Heat]] in attempt to make comeback from a serious injury to his left knee. <ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3624290- Livingston gets chance to come back from injury with Heat]</ref> |
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*The NBA Board of Governors (owners) on October 23 approved expanded use of instant replays for this season to determine if players who have made baskets would be worth two or three points, and to award either two or three free throws on shooting fouls. |
*The NBA Board of Governors (owners) on October 23 approved expanded use of instant replays for this season to determine if players who have made baskets would be worth two or three points, and to award either two or three free throws on shooting fouls. |
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'''November''' |
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*On November 3, 2008, [[Allen Iverson]] of the [[Denver Nuggets]] is traded for [[Chauncey Billups]], [[Antonio McDyess]], and [[Cheikh Samb]] of the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Pistons acquire Iverson for Billups, McDyess, Samb| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/2008/news/11/03/nuggets.pistons.trade.ap/index.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
*On November 3, 2008, [[Allen Iverson]] of the [[Denver Nuggets]] is traded for [[Chauncey Billups]], [[Antonio McDyess]], and [[Cheikh Samb]] of the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{cite web | title=Pistons acquire Iverson for Billups, McDyess, Samb| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/2008/news/11/03/nuggets.pistons.trade.ap/index.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
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*On November 21, 2008, the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] fired head coach [[P. J. Carlesimo]] and assistant coach [[Paul Westhead]] after a 1-12 start. [[Scott Brooks]] was named interim head coach for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web | title=Thunder fire Carlesimo; Brooks named interim coach| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/2008/news/11/22/thunder.carlesimo.ap/index.html?rss=true |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
*On November 21, 2008, the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] fired head coach [[P. J. Carlesimo]] and assistant coach [[Paul Westhead]] after a 1-12 start. [[Scott Brooks]] was named interim head coach for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web | title=Thunder fire Carlesimo; Brooks named interim coach| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/2008/news/11/22/thunder.carlesimo.ap/index.html?rss=true |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
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*On November 21, 2008, the [[New York Knicks]] traded [[Zach Randolph]] and [[Mardy Collins]] to the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] for [[Tim Thomas (basketball)|Tim Thomas]] and [[Cuttino Mobley]]. They also traded [[Jamal Crawford]] to the [[Golden State Warriors]] for [[Al Harrington]]. |
*On November 21, 2008, the [[New York Knicks]] traded [[Zach Randolph]] and [[Mardy Collins]] to the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] for [[Tim Thomas (basketball)|Tim Thomas]] and [[Cuttino Mobley]]. They also traded [[Jamal Crawford]] to the [[Golden State Warriors]] for [[Al Harrington]]. |
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*On November 24, 2008, the [[Washington Wizards]] fired head coach [[Eddie Jordan]] after a 1–10 start. [[Ed Tapscott]] took over for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite web | title=Wizards Relieve Eddie Jordan of Head Coaching Duties| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/jordan_081124.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
*On November 24, 2008, the [[Washington Wizards]] fired head coach [[Eddie Jordan]] after a 1–10 start. [[Ed Tapscott]] took over for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite web | title=Wizards Relieve Eddie Jordan of Head Coaching Duties| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/jordan_081124.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
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'''December''' |
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*On December 3, 2008, the [[Toronto Raptors]] fired head coach [[Sam Mitchell (basketball)|Sam Mitchell]], one day after the team lost by 39 points against the [[Denver Nuggets]]. [[Jay Triano]] was named the team's interim head coach.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mitchell Relieved Of Duties, Jay Triano Takes Over On Interim Basis. Triano becomes the first coach in the NBA to be born in Canada.| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/mitchell_120308.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
*On December 3, 2008, the [[Toronto Raptors]] fired head coach [[Sam Mitchell (basketball)|Sam Mitchell]], one day after the team lost by 39 points against the [[Denver Nuggets]]. [[Jay Triano]] was named the team's interim head coach.<ref>{{cite web | title=Mitchell Relieved Of Duties, Jay Triano Takes Over On Interim Basis. Triano becomes the first coach in the NBA to be born in Canada.| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/mitchell_120308.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
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*On December 8, 2008, the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] fired head coach [[Randy Wittman]] after a 4-15 start to the season. [[Kevin McHale]] was announced as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web | title=Wolves Relieve Head Coach Randy Wittman| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/Wolves_Relieve_Randy_Wittman_o-292279-1193.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
*On December 8, 2008, the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] fired head coach [[Randy Wittman]] after a 4-15 start to the season. [[Kevin McHale]] was announced as his replacement.<ref>{{cite web | title=Wolves Relieve Head Coach Randy Wittman| work=[[NBA.com]] | url=http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/Wolves_Relieve_Randy_Wittman_o-292279-1193.html |accessdate=2008-12-09}}</ref> |
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*On December 17, 2008, [[Chris Paul]] of the [[New Orleans Hornets]] broke the 22-year record for consecutive games with a steal (105), previously held by [[Alvin Robertson]], in a game against Robertson's former team, the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. |
*On December 17, 2008, [[Chris Paul]] of the [[New Orleans Hornets]] broke the 22-year record for consecutive games with a steal (105), previously held by [[Alvin Robertson]], in a game against Robertson's former team, the [[San Antonio Spurs]]. |
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*On December 23, 2008, the [[Boston Celtics]] recorded the best start in NBA history (27-2), in a 110-91 victory over the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. They also broke a franchise record for the longest winning streak (18) with their 19th consecutive win. Their 19th winning streak came to an end after a loss to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]. |
*On December 23, 2008, the [[Boston Celtics]] recorded the best start in NBA history (27-2), in a 110-91 victory over the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]. They also broke a franchise record for the longest winning streak (18) with their 19th consecutive win. Their 19th winning streak came to an end after a loss to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]. |
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'''January''' |
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*On January 13, 2009, the [[Orlando Magic]] scored an NBA record 23 three-pointers against the [[Sacramento Kings]]. Nine of the twelve Magic players who played that night scored at least one three pointer. |
*On January 13, 2009, the [[Orlando Magic]] scored an NBA record 23 three-pointers against the [[Sacramento Kings]]. Nine of the twelve Magic players who played that night scored at least one three pointer. |
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*On January 16, 2009, the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] traded [[Matt Carroll]] and [[Ryan Hollins]] to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[DeSagana Diop]]. |
*On January 16, 2009, the [[Charlotte Bobcats]] traded [[Matt Carroll]] and [[Ryan Hollins]] to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in exchange for [[DeSagana Diop]]. |
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*On January 22, 2009, [[Alonzo Mourning]] retires from the NBA after 15 seasons. On the same day, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] fired head coach [[Marc Iavaroni]]. Assistant coach [[Johnny Davis (basketball)|Johnny Davis]] was appointed interim head coach, and three days later, [[Lionel Hollins]] took over as head coach. |
*On January 22, 2009, [[Alonzo Mourning]] retires from the NBA after 15 seasons. On the same day, the [[Memphis Grizzlies]] fired head coach [[Marc Iavaroni]]. Assistant coach [[Johnny Davis (basketball)|Johnny Davis]] was appointed interim head coach, and three days later, [[Lionel Hollins]] took over as head coach. |
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'''February''' |
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*On February 2, 2009, [[Kobe Bryant]] set a [[Madison Square Garden]] record for points (61), besting the 59 points set by [[Bernard King]]. |
*On February 2, 2009, [[Kobe Bryant]] set a [[Madison Square Garden]] record for points (61), besting the 59 points set by [[Bernard King]]. |
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*On February 5, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers break another Celtic win-streak, joining a short list of teams to break two 12+ game win-streaks in a season. |
*On February 5, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers break another Celtic win-streak, joining a short list of teams to break two 12+ game win-streaks in a season. |
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*On February 8, 2009, the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] ended the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] 23 home game win streak. The Lakers also become the first team in NBA history to win 2 consecutive road games versus .800+ teams at least 40 games into the season, having defeated the [[Boston Celtics]] 3 nights earlier. |
*On February 8, 2009, the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] ended the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] 23 home game win streak. The Lakers also become the first team in NBA history to win 2 consecutive road games versus .800+ teams at least 40 games into the season, having defeated the [[Boston Celtics]] 3 nights earlier. |
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*On February 13, 2009, The [[Toronto Raptors]] traded [[Jermaine O'Neal]] and [[Jamario Moon]] to the [[Miami Heat]] in exchange for [[Shawn Marion]] and [[Marcus Banks]]. |
*On February 13, 2009, The [[Toronto Raptors]] traded [[Jermaine O'Neal]] and [[Jamario Moon]] to the [[Miami Heat]] in exchange for [[Shawn Marion]] and [[Marcus Banks]]. |
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'''[[2009 NBA All-Star Game]]'''<br /> |
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⚫ | The 2009 NBA All-Star Game was played at the US Airways Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, on February 15, 2009 with the West winning 146-119 and Phoenix Suns' [[Shaquille O'Neal]] and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant both being named the Co-MVPs. During the NBA All-Star Weekend, [[Nate Robinson]] of the [[New York Knicks]] won the Sprite Slam Dunk competition; [[Kevin Durant]], who won the Rookie Challenge MVP, won the H.O.R.S.E competition and Miami's [[Daequan Cook]] beat [[Rashard Lewis]] in a tiebreaker to win the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout. |
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*On February 16, 2009, the [[Phoenix Suns]] fired head coach [[Terry Porter]]. He was replaced by [[Alvin Gentry]]. |
*On February 16, 2009, the [[Phoenix Suns]] fired head coach [[Terry Porter]]. He was replaced by [[Alvin Gentry]]. |
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*On February 19, 2009, (the trade deadline) the Houston Rockets trade [[Rafer Alston]] and draft picks to the [[Orlando Magic]] for [[Brian Cook]] and along with [[Memphis Grizzlies]]' [[Kyle Lowry]] as part of a three team deal. [[Larry Hughes]] was traded from the [[Chicago Bulls]] to the [[New York Knicks]] for [[Tim Thomas]], [[Jerome James]], and [[Anthony Roberson]]. The [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] traded [[Chris Wilcox]] to the [[New York Knicks]] for [[Malik Rose]]. |
*On February 19, 2009, (the trade deadline) the Houston Rockets trade [[Rafer Alston]] and draft picks to the [[Orlando Magic]] for [[Brian Cook]] and along with [[Memphis Grizzlies]]' [[Kyle Lowry]] as part of a three team deal. [[Larry Hughes]] was traded from the [[Chicago Bulls]] to the [[New York Knicks]] for [[Tim Thomas]], [[Jerome James]], and [[Anthony Roberson]]. The [[Oklahoma City Thunder]] traded [[Chris Wilcox]] to the [[New York Knicks]] for [[Malik Rose]]. |
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*On February 26, 2009, [[Chicago Bulls]] legends [[Norm Van Lier]] and [[Johnny "Red" Kerr]] died at the ages of 61 and 76, respectively. |
*On February 26, 2009, [[Chicago Bulls]] legends [[Norm Van Lier]] and [[Johnny "Red" Kerr]] died at the ages of 61 and 76, respectively. |
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*On February 27, 2009, [[Stephon Marbury]] signed with the [[Boston Celtics]] after the [[New York Knicks]] waived him on February 24; Marbury wears the jersey number 8. |
*On February 27, 2009, [[Stephon Marbury]] signed with the [[Boston Celtics]] after the [[New York Knicks]] waived him on February 24; Marbury wears the jersey number 8. |
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'''March''' |
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*March 3, 2009: Kicking off the NBA's third annual Noche Latina event — a program that recognizes the NBA's fans and players from across Latin America and U.S. Hispanic communities — the Los Angeles Lakers wore celebratory jerseys (with the wording ''Los Lakers'') in their 99–89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.<ref>http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Los-Lakers-Los-Spurs-and-other-Noche-Latina-jer?urn=nba,145723</ref> Noche Latina celebrations will take place in eight of the top 10 American Hispanic markets in the NBA this season (up from four in 2007-08): Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, Houston and New York. |
*March 3, 2009: Kicking off the NBA's third annual Noche Latina event — a program that recognizes the NBA's fans and players from across Latin America and U.S. Hispanic communities — the Los Angeles Lakers wore celebratory jerseys (with the wording ''Los Lakers'') in their 99–89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.<ref>http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Los-Lakers-Los-Spurs-and-other-Noche-Latina-jer?urn=nba,145723</ref> Noche Latina celebrations will take place in eight of the top 10 American Hispanic markets in the NBA this season (up from four in 2007-08): Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, Houston and New York. |
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*On March 13, 2009, [[Detroit Pistons]] owner [[William Davidson]] died at the age of 86. |
*On March 13, 2009, [[Detroit Pistons]] owner [[William Davidson]] died at the age of 86. |
Revision as of 07:46, 19 March 2009
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2008–09 NBA season | |
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League | National Basketball Association |
Sport | Basketball |
Duration | October 28, 2008 – April 15, 2009 |
TV partner(s) | ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV |
Playoffs | |
Finals |
The 2008–09 NBA season is the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association. It is the first NBA season since 1966-67 without a Seattle franchise, the SuperSonics having moved to Oklahoma City in July 2008, becoming the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Phoenix Suns hosted the 58th Annual All-Star Game on February 15, 2009. In addition, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Chicago Bulls on March 13, 2009, but not at their regular home, the Wachovia Center. Instead, the game will be played at the Wachovia Spectrum, which will close in the fall of 2009. The Sixers left following the 1995-96 season to move to the former John F. Kennedy Stadium site.
Notable occurrences
June
- On June 26, 2008, the Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade Bobby Simmons and Yi Jianlian to the New Jersey Nets for Richard Jefferson.[1]
- On June 26, 2008, the Indiana Pacers agreed to trade Jerryd Bayless and Ike Diogu to the Portland Trail Blazers for Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack, and Josh McRoberts.[2]
- On June 26, 2008, the Indiana Pacers agreed to trade Jermaine O'Neal and Nathan Jawai to the Toronto Raptors for T. J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovič, Roy Hibbert, and Maceo Baston.[3]
- On June 26, 2008, the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to trade Kevin Love, Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and Jason Collins to the Minnesota Timberwolves for O. J. Mayo, Antoine Walker, Marko Jaric and Greg Buckner.[4]
July
- On July 2, 2008, the city of Seattle and the Seattle SuperSonics reached a settlement that allowed the team to relocate to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, retain the SuperSonics' players, coaches, and contracts, and "share" the SuperSonics' franchise history with a hypothetical future Seattle team. However, the SuperSonics name, colors, and logo will remain reserved for a future Seattle club.[5] The team was named the Oklahoma City Thunder on September 3, 2008.
- On July 23, 2008, restricted free agent Josh Childress signed with Euroleague club Olympiacos for three years and $20 million net (the biggest signing in Euroleague history), marking the first departure of an American-born player to Europe in the prime of his career. [6]
- On July 29, 2008, the Sacramento Kings agreed to trade Ron Artest to the Houston Rockets for Bobby Jackson, Donté Greene, and a 2009 first-round pick. The deal was completed on August 14, 2008.[7]
October
- On October 3, 2008, Shaun Livingston, who hasn't played since February 26, 2007, signs a two-year deal with the Miami Heat in attempt to make comeback from a serious injury to his left knee. [8]
- The NBA Board of Governors (owners) on October 23 approved expanded use of instant replays for this season to determine if players who have made baskets would be worth two or three points, and to award either two or three free throws on shooting fouls.
November
- On November 3, 2008, Allen Iverson of the Denver Nuggets is traded for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb of the Detroit Pistons.[9]
- On November 21, 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder fired head coach P. J. Carlesimo and assistant coach Paul Westhead after a 1-12 start. Scott Brooks was named interim head coach for the rest of the season.[10]
- On November 21, 2008, the New York Knicks traded Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers for Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley. They also traded Jamal Crawford to the Golden State Warriors for Al Harrington.
- On November 24, 2008, the Washington Wizards fired head coach Eddie Jordan after a 1–10 start. Ed Tapscott took over for the remainder of the season.[11]
December
- On December 3, 2008, the Toronto Raptors fired head coach Sam Mitchell, one day after the team lost by 39 points against the Denver Nuggets. Jay Triano was named the team's interim head coach.[12]
- On December 8, 2008, the Minnesota Timberwolves fired head coach Randy Wittman after a 4-15 start to the season. Kevin McHale was announced as his replacement.[13]
- On December 10, 2008, Carmelo Anthony scored 33 of his season high 45 points in the third quarter in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, breaking the franchise record and equalling the league record for most points in a quarter.[14]
- On December 10, 2008, the Charlotte Bobcats traded Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2010 second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary.[15]
- On December 11, 2008, Cuttino Mobley retired from the NBA because of a severe case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a heart disease.[16]
- On December 13, 2008, the Philadelphia 76ers fired head coach Maurice Cheeks after a 9-14 start. Assistant general manager Tony DiLeo was appointed interim head coach for the rest of the season.[17]
- On December 15, 2008, the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Reggie Theus after a 6-18 start to the season. Assistant coach Kenny Natt was appointed interim head coach.[18]
- On December 17, 2008, Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets broke the 22-year record for consecutive games with a steal (105), previously held by Alvin Robertson, in a game against Robertson's former team, the San Antonio Spurs.
- On December 23, 2008, the Boston Celtics recorded the best start in NBA history (27-2), in a 110-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. They also broke a franchise record for the longest winning streak (18) with their 19th consecutive win. Their 19th winning streak came to an end after a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
January
- On January 13, 2009, the Orlando Magic scored an NBA record 23 three-pointers against the Sacramento Kings. Nine of the twelve Magic players who played that night scored at least one three pointer.
- On January 16, 2009, the Charlotte Bobcats traded Matt Carroll and Ryan Hollins to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for DeSagana Diop.
- On January 22, 2009, Alonzo Mourning retires from the NBA after 15 seasons. On the same day, the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Marc Iavaroni. Assistant coach Johnny Davis was appointed interim head coach, and three days later, Lionel Hollins took over as head coach.
February
- On February 2, 2009, Kobe Bryant set a Madison Square Garden record for points (61), besting the 59 points set by Bernard King.
- On February 5, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers break another Celtic win-streak, joining a short list of teams to break two 12+ game win-streaks in a season.
- On February 7, 2009, LeBron James's 52-point triple-double against the New York Knicks on February 4 was negated by subtracting a rebound from his total. The negated rebound was given to Ben Wallace. James would've been the first player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1975 to have a 50-point triple-double.
- On February 8, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers ended the Cleveland Cavaliers 23 home game win streak. The Lakers also become the first team in NBA history to win 2 consecutive road games versus .800+ teams at least 40 games into the season, having defeated the Boston Celtics 3 nights earlier.
- On February 13, 2009, The Toronto Raptors traded Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.
2009 NBA All-Star Game
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game was played at the US Airways Center, home of the Phoenix Suns, on February 15, 2009 with the West winning 146-119 and Phoenix Suns' Shaquille O'Neal and Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant both being named the Co-MVPs. During the NBA All-Star Weekend, Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks won the Sprite Slam Dunk competition; Kevin Durant, who won the Rookie Challenge MVP, won the H.O.R.S.E competition and Miami's Daequan Cook beat Rashard Lewis in a tiebreaker to win the Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout.
- On February 16, 2009, the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Terry Porter. He was replaced by Alvin Gentry.
- On February 19, 2009, (the trade deadline) the Houston Rockets trade Rafer Alston and draft picks to the Orlando Magic for Brian Cook and along with Memphis Grizzlies' Kyle Lowry as part of a three team deal. Larry Hughes was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks for Tim Thomas, Jerome James, and Anthony Roberson. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Chris Wilcox to the New York Knicks for Malik Rose.
- On February 20, 2009, Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller died from complications of diabetes at the age of 64.
- On February 20, 2009, the Phoenix Suns became the first team since the 1996 Portland Trail Blazers to have three consecutive games of scoring 140 points or more.
- On February 26, 2009, Chicago Bulls legends Norm Van Lier and Johnny "Red" Kerr died at the ages of 61 and 76, respectively.
- On February 27, 2009, Stephon Marbury signed with the Boston Celtics after the New York Knicks waived him on February 24; Marbury wears the jersey number 8.
March
- March 3, 2009: Kicking off the NBA's third annual Noche Latina event — a program that recognizes the NBA's fans and players from across Latin America and U.S. Hispanic communities — the Los Angeles Lakers wore celebratory jerseys (with the wording Los Lakers) in their 99–89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.[19] Noche Latina celebrations will take place in eight of the top 10 American Hispanic markets in the NBA this season (up from four in 2007-08): Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas, Chicago, Houston and New York.
- On March 13, 2009, Detroit Pistons owner William Davidson died at the age of 86.
Standings
- Standings as of March 18, 2009, 11:44 a.m. UTC
By division
x- clinched playoff berth |
By conference
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Statistic leaders
Category | Player | Team | Stat |
---|---|---|---|
Points per game | Dwyane Wade | Miami Heat | 29.86364 |
Rebounds per game | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic | 14.04615 |
Assists per game | Chris Paul | New Orleans Hornets | 11.00000 |
Steals per game | Chris Paul | New Orleans Hornets | 2.80645 |
Blocks per game | Dwight Howard | Orlando Magic | 2.98462 |
Field goal percentage | Shaquille O'Neal | Phoenix Suns | .61233 |
Free throw percentage | José Calderón | Toronto Raptors | .97692 |
Three-point field goal percentage | Anthony Morrow | Golden State Warriors | .48305 |
Turnovers per game | Stephen Jackson | Golden State Warriors | 3.83333 |
Personal fouls per game | Greg Oden | Portland Trail Blazers | 3.91304 |
Salary cap
The NBA announced that the salary cap for the season would be $58.680 million, immediately going into effect on July 9 as the league's "moratorium period" had ended and teams could begin signing free agents and making trades.[20]
The tax level for the season was set at $71.150 million, with each team paying a $1 tax for each $1 by which it exceeds $71.150 million. The mid-level exception was $5.585 million for the season and the minimum team salary, which was set at 75% of the salary cap, was $44.010 million.[20]
For the 2007–08 season, the salary cap was set at $55.630 million ($3.05 million), the tax level was $67.865 million (
$3.285 million) and the mid-level exception was $5.356 million (
$229,000).[20]
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- ^ a b c NBA Salary Cap for 2008-09 Season, NBA.com, July 9, 2008.