Shaq says he can still guard any center one-on-one. The Celtics may have to hope he's right come May. (Greg M. Cooper/Associated Press)
We have an update on the Magic’s injury situation (and there’ll be more this afternoon), Shaq calls himself the best one-on-one center in the league and the Knicks lose their sixth straight game in today’s links.
1. MRI to Jameer Nelson’s left knee shows no structural damage, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: The Orlando Magic breathed a sigh of relief Saturday as Nelson’s injury doesn’t appear to be too serious.
2. Orlando Magic’s Brandon Bass rolling to basket more, Zach McCann, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: Bass used to rely on the pick-and-pop, but he’s trying to roll more often after setting a screen.
3. Stats show Dwight Howard expanding range, Brian Schmitz, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: Howard’s percentage and attempts are higher from mid-range.
4. J.J. Redick suffers setback in recovery from strained abdominal muscle, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: Redick will likely miss his ninth consecutive game Monday against the Knicks.
5. Tabuse Hoping To Give Japan Big Assist, Marc Stein, ESPN.com
The Buzz: Shaq still says he can play with any center in the league one-on-one.
6. Boston’s offense is a mess, so is Rajon Rondo, Zach Lowe, SI.com
The Buzz: Rajon Rondo isn’t playing well recently, and the Celtics are suffering because of it.
7. The fabulous Fab Five documentary, Nate Drexler, MagicBasketball.net
The Buzz: Drexler offers thoughts on the popular ESPN documentary.
8. Video: Rajon Rondo, the video game, Trey Kerby, The Basketball Jones
The Buzz: Here’s a fun video featuring Rondo as a video game.
9. Can there be too much Big Three? Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The Buzz: Hey, as long as you’re getting the points, who cares where they come from?
10. Mike D’Antoni needs to adjust offense to Carmelo Anthony’s strengths for Knicks to turn it around, Mike Lupica, New York Daily News
The Buzz: If D’Antoni can’t get the Knicks playing better, he may be on the hot seat this summer.