Archive for July, 2007
Donaghy’s ex-classmate to be indicted?
The former operator of a suburban sports bar expects to be indicted
in connection with the NBA betting investigation involving a referee who
was his high school classmate.
Celtics waive guard Ray after one season
The Boston Celtics waived Allan Ray on Friday. The former
Villanova guard averaged 6.2 points last season.
Suns’ Bell has arthroscopic knee surgery
Suns guard Raja Bell had surgery on his right knee and will sidelined four to six weeks.
Lawyer: Donaghy classmate expects indictment
The former operator of a suburban sports bar expects to be indicted in connection with the NBA betting investigation involving a referee who was his high school classmate.
Suns guard Bell undergoes surgery on right knee
Suns guard Raja Bell had surgery on his right knee and will sidelined four to six weeks.
Gold standard for Team USA
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Mavs sign former college standout to deal
The Dallas Mavericks on Thursday signed free agent forward Brandon Bass.
Free agents still hanging out there, but quietly
You wouldn’t know it, given that most NBA news lately has been made by an allegedly crooked referee and possible fixed games, but Tony Mejia says there are several valuable free agents still lurking out there. He runs down the top 20.
Congressman seeks talk with Stern about scandal
The chairman of a House subcommittee is requesting a meeting with NBA commissioner David Stern concerning the betting scandal involving former referee Tim Donaghy.
Sheridan: What’s next? 10 Q&A on the NBA’s gambling scandal
There is still plenty we don’t know about the Tim Donaghy situation. Chris Sheridan provides some answers.
Former Net Mercer faces assault charge
Former NBA player Ron Mercer surrendered to police on Wednesday to face a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a scuffle in a strip club in April, police said.
Former star Mercer surrenders on assault charge
Former NBA player Ron Mercer surrendered to police on Wednesday to face a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a scuffle in a strip club in April, police said.
Local investors buying 25 percent of the Hornets
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn has agreed to sell 25 percent of his NBA franchise to a family-owned investor group led by south Louisiana businessman Gary Chouest.
Suns sign little-used Marks for one year
The Phoenix Suns signed center Sean Marks to a one-year contract on Tuesday, insisting that unlike last season he will get a chance to play.
Jacobsen returns with deal from Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies signed free agent guard-forward Casey Jacobsen on Tuesday, marking his return to the NBA after playing two seasons in Europe.
Mo signs $51.5M deal to stay with Bucks
Mo Williams chose Brew City over Pat Riley and South Beach on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $51.5 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks.
PG Williams staying with Bucks, signs 6-year deal
Mo Williams chose Brew City over Pat Riley and South Beach on Tuesday, signing a six-year, $51.5 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Stern’s words can’t erase stain of ‘rogue’ ref
David Stern stood at the podium Tuesday, his usual self-confidence absent. And as he detailed how the NBA screens referees — without explaining how one slipped through the cracks — it became clear that this episode will hang over the NBA for a long time, Mike Freeman says.
Louisiana investors to buy 25 percent of Hornets
Hornets owner George Shinn has agreed to sell 25 percent of his NBA franchise to two investors with ties to Louisiana.
Wiz name veteran coach Ayers assistant
Former Philadelphia 76ers and Ohio State coach Randy Ayers was hired Tuesday by the Washington Wizards as an assistant.
Pistons get ex-DePaul star Mejia signed
Second-round draft choice Sammy Mejia signed with the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.
Ayers to join Wizards’ staff as assistant coach
Former 76ers and Ohio State coach Randy Ayers was hired by the Wizards as an assistant.
Gambling guru: ‘Something abnormal was going on here’
Gambling expert R,J, Bell says several statistics indicate something abnormal was occurring in Tim Donaghy’s games, Wayne Drehs writes.
Agent says Hudson, T-Wolves working on buyout
The agent representing guard Troy Hudson said Monday that Hudson doesn’t believe he figures in the future plans of the Minnesota Timberwolves so they’re working to reach a buyout settlement.
Q&A: Specialty bets are easiest kind to fix for NBA referee
With so many specialty bets possible on one NBA game, sports handicapper Brandon Lang explains the many ways a corrupt referee could deliver a winning result in this Q&A with ESPN.com’s Wayne Drehs.