Archive for September, 2007
Knicks acquire draft rights to Clippers’ Jordan
The Knicks kept tinkering with their roster two days before training camp, acquiring the draft rights to Jared Jordan on Sunday and working toward a buyout of Dan Dickau’s contract.
Hornets send Simmons to Cavaliers
The New Orleans Hornets traded forward Cedric Simmons, the No. 15 overall pick
in the 2006 NBA Draft, to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for David Wesley
and undisclosed cash considerations.
T-Wolves open first camp in post-Garnett era
In many ways, the first day of training camp for the Minnesota Timberwolves
was like so many that came before it. But someone was certainly missing.
Wolves sign second-round pick ex-Gator Richard
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard, the team announced Saturday.
Cavs sign guard Brown; trade Wesley to Hornets
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free agent guard Devin Brown to a contract Saturday in their first offseason roster move.
Wolves sign second-round pick F Richard
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard.
Thomas’ journey marred with controversy
Isiah Thomas is a winner — and yet his Knicks, undeniably, are losers. He possesses a choir boy’s face and a killer instinct. He’s gutsy, charming, confident. Or sneaky, cutthroat, self-absorbed. He’s feuded with some of his sport’s biggest names: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Karl Malone.
Cavs bolster backcourt, sign guard Brown
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed free-agent guard Devin Brown to a contract Saturday in their first offseason roster move.
Nets G Williams sidelined with broken foot
New Jersey Nets backup point guard Marcus Williams broke a bone in his right foot and will have surgery on Monday.
Nets guard Williams has broken bone in right foot
Nets backup point guard Marcus Williams broke a bone in his right foot and will have surgery on Monday.
Grizzlies hire ex-All-Star Price as shooting coach
The Memphis Grizzlies signed Mark Price, the NBA’s all-time free-throw percentage leader, as their shooting coach.
Sources: Warriors will wait to extend Davis’ deal
Talks between Baron Davis and the Golden State Warriors on a contract extension have been officially shelved by the Warriors until next summer, according to NBA front-office sources.
Jury wants readbacks in Thomas suit deliberations
A jury asked for hundreds of pages of testimony and documents as it began its first full day of deliberations in the sexual harassment case brought by a former top Knicks exec against Isiah Thomas.
Elie joins Mavericks as assistant coach
Mario Elie, who played on championship teams for the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, was hired as an assistant coach by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Former Hornet Traylor gets probation for tax fraud
A federal judge sentenced Robert “Tractor” Traylor to three years of probation Friday after the former NBA player and Michigan star admitted to preparing a false tax return that hid the assets of a convicted drug dealer.
Ex-Rockets, Spurs star Elie named Mavs assistant
Mario Elie, who played on championship teams for the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, was hired as an assistant coach by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
Wolves’ Howard would prefer to play for contender
Juwan Howard couldn’t have been happier when the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired him in a trade with Houston earlier this summer.
With Oden out, Durant biggest rookie star
Knee surgery that will keep Greg Oden out for the year leaves Kevin Durant as the biggest NBA superstar rookie.
Disgruntled or not, Kobe expected at camp
Although Kobe Bryant is expected at training camp next week, his spokesperson Catherine Sebring declined comment when asked about his plans, causing a bit of intrigue.
Boston’s new stars leading by example
The Celtics unveiled their overhauled roster at media day, with 11 of the 17 players slipping on a Boston uniform for the first time, including Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
Arenas wants asterisk-free Bonds HR ball
If Gilbert Arenas has his way, the baseball Barry Bonds hit for his record-breaking 756th career homer will never be branded with an asterisk.
In glare of spotlight, Durant settles into NBA life
The stage is now all his, not that Kevin Durant wants it. The second pick in the NBA draft and the supposed savior of the Sonics is still getting over the loss of Greg Oden.
Arenas shifting focus to elevating Wizards’ status
Gilbert Arenas swears he is as healthy as ever. He’s certainly as talkative as ever.
Lakers: ‘No reason’ to believe Kobe will miss camp
The time has come for Kobe Bryant to end months of silence regarding the Los Angeles Lakers.
Webber pondering Greek team’s multi-million offer
Chris Webber has a multi-million dollar contract offer on the table from Olympiacos of Greece, and he plans to decide by this weekend whether to accept it or wait for another chance at playing in the NBA.