Archive for June, 2007
Nets’ Carter opts out of final year of deal
Vince Carter opted out of the final year of a contract with the New Jersey Nets that would have paid the All-Star guard $16.3 million this coming season.
Former exec: Isiah asked cheerleader to flirt
The former Knicks executive who is suing coach Isiah Thomas for sexual harassment alleged in court papers that Thomas urged a cheerleader to flirt with referees and guard Stephon Marbury cursed at her, according to newspaper reports Saturday.
Carter opts out of contract; Nets expect him back
Vince Carter opted out of the final year of a contract with the New Jersey Nets that would have paid the All-Star guard $16.3 million this coming season.
Jazz introduce sharp-shooting draft pick Almond
Morris Almond impressed the Jazz enough last summer that they drafted him a year later.
Cuban says Nelson cheated
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban claims in an ongoing dispute with his former coach that Don Nelson used ‘confidential information’ to help the Golden State Warriors pull off a stunning first-round playoff victory.
Utah makes offers to guards Miles, Brown
The Utah Jazz made qualifying offers to guards Dee Brown and C.J. Miles on Friday, making both players restricted free agents.
Sonics’ youth: Durant, Green personify new future
Kevin Durant couldn’t fight the urge to yawn.
Rain doesn’t hamper Oden’s Portland introduction
Greg Oden was introduced to Blazers fans at a lunchtime rally on Friday, some 16 hours after the team took him with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.
Clippers waive Ewing, make Singleton FA
The Clippers waived guard Daniel Ewing on Friday, and declined to tender a qualifying offer to forward James Singleton, making him an unrestricted free agent on Sunday.
Mavs owner Cuban has left hip replaced
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had hip replacement surgery Friday.
Mavs owner has hip replaced, but should be OK
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had hip replacement surgery Friday.
Hornets ponder selling one-quarter share
New Orleans Hornets team owner George Shinn is considering a
Louisiana businessman’s offer to buy a one-quarter share of the team.
Bobcats waive 10-year veteran guard Knight
The Charlotte Bobcats waived veteran Brevin Knight on Friday, leaving the team without a backup point guard.
Bobcats waive veteran guard Knight
The Charlotte Bobcats waived veteran Brevin Knight on Friday,
leaving the team without a backup point guard.
Sheridan: Two stars shine brightest at draft
Their new teams each sent its best player packing on draft night. The floor is yours, Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.
Knicks acquire Randolph from Trail Blazers
According to sources, the Knicks are discussing a deal that would bring Portland’s Zach Randolph to New York.
Celts get All-Star Allen from Sonics for 3 players
The Celtics acquired guard Ray Allen from the Seattle Supersonics on Thursday night for Delonte West, Wally Szczerbiak and the No. 5 first-round pick.
No big surprise: Blazers make Oden No. 1 pick
Greg Oden is the 1.
Go-to guy: Jordan hopes J-Rich can lead Bobcats
Michael Jordan went looking for the go-to scorer the Charlotte Bobcats lacked in their first three NBA seasons.
Knicks fans delight in team’s draft day trade, pick
Knicks fans had a reason to cheer even before commissioner David Stern announced New York’s first-round pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.
Bucks face challenges after choosing China’s Yi
The Milwaukee Bucks said they’ve made a global impact by selecting Yi Jianlian.
Knicks acquire Randolph from Trail Blazers
According to sources, the Knicks are discussing a deal that would bring Portland’s Zach Randolph to New York.
Spurs agree to buy Austin of D-League
The San Antonio Spurs have signed an agreement to purchase the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League from Southwest Basketball LLC, the league announced Thursday in New York.
Westphal joins Johnson on Dallas’ bench
The Mavericks hired former NBA head coach Paul Westphal on Thursday to be an assistant under Avery Johnson.
Mavs add ex-Suns, Sonics coach Westphal to staff
Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired Thursday to be a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach.