Archive for July, 2007
Trade for Garnett thrusts Celtics into contention
The Wolves and Celtics, who nearly completed a blockbuster Kevin Garnett trade before the June draft, completed the megadeal Tuesday after two days of renewed talks.
Refs fear harsher climate after scandal
Sports officials are worried the NBA betting scandal will ripple through all levels of sports, bringing increased heckling and distrust from fans.
T-Wolves’ Hudson bought out, off to C’s?
The agent for Troy Hudson said Tuesday that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to buy out Hudson’s contract, making him a free agent.
Agent: Wolves agree to buy out Hudson’s contract
The agent for Troy Hudson said Tuesday that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to buy out Hudson’s contract, making him a free agent.
Wolves trade K.G. to Celtics for five players, two picks
All-Star Kevin Garnett was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to Boston on Tuesday for five players and two draft picks, a deal that transforms the Celtics into an instant contender.
Suns hire Humphries as assistant coach
The Phoenix Suns hired former NBA guard Jay Humphries as an assistant coach on Monday.
Cavs sue Ticketmaster for monopolistic practices
The Cleveland Cavaliers filed a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster Inc. on Monday, accusing the broker of acting as a monopoly.
Sources: Celtics, Wolves closing in on KG trade
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics, who nearly completed a blockbuster Kevin Garnett trade before the June draft, have resurrected those trade talks and are again in serious discussions, according to NBA front-office sources.
Lakers ink Coby Karl, son of George Karl
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Coby Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl.
Draft pick Conley signs deal with Grizzlies
The Grizzlies signed first-round draft pick Mike Conley on Monday.
Lakers sign G Coby Karl, son of Nuggets coach
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Coby Karl, son of Denver Nuggets coach George Karl.
Cavs sue Ticketmaster alleging monopoly
The Cleveland Cavaliers filed a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster Inc. on Monday, accusing the broker of acting as a monopoly.
Grizzlies sign draft choice PG Conley to contract
The Grizzlies signed first-round draft pick Mike Conley on Monday.
Police search for link in Curry, Walker robberies
Two hulking NBA stars were bound with duct tape and robbed of cash and jewelry by masked gunmen in separate holdups that have Chicago-area detectives wondering whether someone is targeting professional athletes.
Parker to vie for starting point guard job with Heat
Smush Parker decided to sign with the Miami Heat because he saw a chance to start for a title contender.
Re-signed Billups never intended to leave Pistons
Chauncey Billups, who signed a $60 million, five-year contract earlier this month to remain with Detroit, said he never really considered leaving the Pistons.
Billups says leaving Pistons wasn’t option
Chauncey Billups never really considered leaving the Detroit Pistons.
Knicks’ Curry robbed at gunpoint at Chicago home
In the second such robbery in weeks of an NBA player with Chicago roots, New York Knicks center Eddy Curry was reportedly robbed in his suburban Chicago home Saturday morning.
Yi, China get Stankovic win; D-League team loses
Milwaukee Bucks draft pick Yi Jianlian scored 18 points, helping host China beat Venezuela 64-62 on Saturday in the Stankovic Cup.
Masked intruders rob Knicks center Curry
Three masked robbers broke into the suburban Chicago home of
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry early Saturday, according to police.
Knicks sign first-round choice Chandler
The New York Knicks signed first-round draft pick Wilson Chandler,
the No. 23 overall selection, on Friday.
Parker joins 7th team since ‘02, signs with Heat
Free-agent point guard Smush Parker signed with the Heat, his seventh team since turning pro in 2002.
Chicago signs rookie big men Noah, Gray
The Chicago Bulls have signed first-round draft choice Joakim Noah,
along with second-round selection Aaron Gray.
Bulls sign top pick Noah, 2nd-round choice Gray
The Chicago Bulls have signed first-round draft choice Joakim Noah, along with second-round selection Aaron Gray.
Oden says he’ll likely miss next U.S. camp
Greg Oden is leaning toward skipping U.S. training camp next month,
possibly ending his chances of playing in the 2008 Olympics.