Wheelchair Classic a showcase for disabled athletes
West All-Star Rodney Hawkins, left, casts an imposing presence as he defends the East’s Steve Serio on Thursday night. Hawkins was named the West MVP. ( James Nielsen / Chronicle ) Lawrence “Trooper”...
View ArticleThunder not missing Harden as much as you may think
The Thunder are scoring more points and shooting better percentages this season without James Harden, but not having his beard around the locker room will take time to get used to. ( Smiley N. Pool /...
View ArticleEastern Conference notes: Chandler feels ‘true’ centers are still around
Tyson Chandler is one of the few 'true' centers still playing in the NBA. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) The NBA removed the center position from the All-Star ballot this season, instead including...
View Article“Legends” treat fans to trip down memory lane
Vernon Maxwell earned the nickname "Mad Max" for his clutch 3-point shooting, and some of his off-the-court antics made it stick. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) Vernon Maxwell, who helped the Rockets...
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