NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he’s leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
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Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he’s leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: “I am happy to say I am goin’ to L.A.”
Newest Cavalier Shaq: ‘Win a ring for the King”
Acquired in a trade last week, Shaquille O’Neal was introduced Thursday
as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team’s suburban practice facility.




Sources: Detroit Pistons agree with both Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday.
Ainge says Big 3 may play beyond current contracts
The Big Three of the Boston Celtics very well could stick around beyond their current contracts with a changing cast of supporting players.




Kobe didn’t opt out of contract, Lakers confirm
Kobe Bryant chose not to terminate the final two years of his contract
and will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.




NBA free agents: The latest chatter
Follow all the league chatter as the 2009 NBA free-agency season kicks off
Rockets, Mavs waste no time in courting Gortat
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at Marcin Gortat’s home
in Orlando just after midnight Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially
allowed to begin negotiating with free agents.




Michael Curry fired as Detroit Pistons coach
The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry as coach, the team announced Tuesday.
With banks broken, select few free agents will break bank
Not all free agents are created equal, especially in this economy. So
Ken Berger names players like Hedo Turkoglu who will cash in this
summer and others who might be disappointed.




What will the Houston Rockets do with Yao Ming’s foot not healing?
Faced with the possibility of losing Yao, the Rockets could bounce back better than most
Not feeling Minnesota, Rubio? Guard has right to explore
Is Ricky Rubio holding Minnesota hostage, like, say, Steve Francis? Not a chance, Gregg Doyel says. The Spanish star is just checking out his options, and in turn, expressing a very American ideal.




Reports: Injury could cost Yao Ming season, longer
Yao Ming could reportedly miss the rest of the season with a fracture in his foot.
Milwaukee Bucks make offer to Ramon Sessions but not Charlie Villanueva
The Bucks have made qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ramon Sessions and Ersan Ilyasova, but will not make an offer to Charlie Villanueva.
Bucks make offer to Sessions but not Villanueva
The Milwaukee Bucks have made qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ramon Sessions and Ersan Ilyasova, but will not make an offer to Charlie Villanueva.




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Don Nelson: Stephen Curry will stay with the Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry can get comfortable with the Golden State Warriors. He’s not going anywhere.
NBA draft results: Donnie Walsh: New York Knicks will contact Minnesota Timberwolves about Ricky Rubio
The New York Knicks are curious whether Ricky Rubio will wind up in Minnesota or Spain next season, curious enough that team president Donnie Walsh was planning to contact Minnesota by the end of the day Friday to begin seeking answers.
NBA draft results: The best and the worst
John Hollinger takes a look at the best and worst from draft night.
Nelson: New Warrior Curry staying with Golden State
Stephen Curry can get comfortable with the Golden State Warriors. He’s not going anywhere.




Shaquille O’Neal has decided to wear No. 33 with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Shaquille O’Neal hasn’t picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number — his old one.
Rubio skips T-Wolves’ post-draft press conference
Ricky Rubio was not present when the Minnesota Timberwolves introduced their 2009 draft class on Friday.




Transaction reaction: Spurs, Cavs strong in big week
We had trades. Big trades. Oh, and a draft. As free agency approaches,
it’s time to name winners and losers from a busy week. Ken Berger breaks
it down while lofting up praise for the Spurs, Cavs … Bucks and Wizards?




Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Orlando Magic
A day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Hedo Turkoglu’s agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.
Turkoglu intends to opt out of Magic contract, agent says
Hedo Turkoglu’s run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over.




Berger: Will T-Wolves rue Rubio pick? Stay tuned
Four slots after the Clippers make Blake Griffin the No. 1 overall pick,
Ricky Rubio dutifully dons a Timberwolves hat. Whether he wears a
Minnesota jersey remains to be seen, Ken Berger says.






