Perkins out for game 7

Boston center Kendrick Perkins' sprained right knee will keep him out of Game 7 of the NBA finals. Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed Wednesday that his starting center won't play in the season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, dealing a blow to Boston's hopes of winning its 18th championship.

John Wooden dies

John Wooden died at the age of 99, would of been 100 in October. He was the NCAA mens basketball coach for UCLA and coached Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton. Coach Wooden will live long in their hearts.(click on picture to see John Wooden speak)

Monty and the Hornets

At 38 years of age, Monty Williams is the youngest head coach in the NBA, but I’m guessing the newly arrived X-and-O boss of the New Orleans Hornets is old enough to understand the facts of life.I think that this coach be a good addition to this Hornets team. He was a pretty good as an assistant coach and a player, I think he'll do fine in New Orleans.

NBA updates

The Lakers amd the Celtics our on the finals just as I expected. I really cannot chose a winner but if I had to I would say Lakers win it in 6.

Wade doesn't have wish list

Dwyane Wade insists he still hasn't started thinking about free agency. With four trials now settled in one swoop, the Miami Heat star says that's finally about to change. Before leaving a Miami courtroom Tuesday, moments after the settlements in a restaurant case and three others were announced, Wade told the Associated Press he has not put together his "wish list" for the off season, nor has he asked any other potential free agents about their plans