Archive for October, 2007
Duncan gets 2-year extension from Spurs
Tim Duncan has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, an official familiar with the negotiations said Tuesday.
Wolves’ Foye out several weeks with knee injury
The Minnesota Timberwolves received bad news on Tuesday with their regular-season opener fast approaching: guard Randy Foye’s lingering left knee injury will sideline him for several weeks.
Yi included in Bucks’ starting five to start season
Yi Jianlian will be in Milwaukee’s starting lineup when the Bucks open the season in Orlando on Wednesday night.
Yi, Mason to start for Bucks in opener
Yi Jianlian will be in Milwaukee’s starting lineup when the Bucks open the season in Orlando on Wednesday night.
Lakers pick up options for C Bynum, PG Farmar
The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised a fourth-year contract option on Andrew Bynum, and picked up the third-year contract option on Jordan Farmar.
Wolves’ day of deals includes buyout of Howard
the Timberwolves bought out the contract of Juwan Howard on Monday.
Briefs: Sonics may be stuck at KeyArena
Monday’s NBA news briefs: The Seattle SuperSonics may not try to escape their lease at KeyArena through arbitration, a federal judge said. Judge Ricardo S. Martinez called the team’s interpretation of the contract ‘as errant as a typical Shaquille O’Neal free throw.’
T-Wolves reach buyout with vet Howard
The Minnesota Timberwolves did some wheeling and dealing on Monday, reaching a buyout with veteran Juwan Howard and making a trade with San Antonio to get to the 15-man roster limit before the deadline.
Durant tests ankle, may play in Sonics’ opener
Sonics guard Kevin Durant is getting close to starting on Wednesday.
Judge: Arbitration not option for Sonics on lease
The Seattle SuperSonics may not seek to escape their lease at KeyArena through arbitration, a federal judge said Monday.
Mavs’ Howard cleared to practice after wrist injury
Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard was cleared to practice Monday, six days after he sprained his left wrist in a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls.
Penny survives cuts, makes Heat roster
Penny Hardaway is officially back in the NBA, after the Miami Heat placed him on their season-opening roster Monday.
Nets lighten roster via trade with Hornets
The Nets opened two roster spots on Monday, trading swingman Bernard Robinson, center Mile Ilic and cash considerations to the New Orleans Hornets for veteran guard David Wesley.
Rockets cut four, including guard Sura
Guards Bob Sura and John Lucas III were among four players cut by the Houston Rockets on Monday, the eve of their season opener.
Raptors pick up fourth-year option on F Graham
Toronto forward Joey Graham will stay through the 2008-09 season after the Raptors exercised their fourth-year option Monday.
Nets keep Williams, Boone through 2009
The New Jersey Nets exercised the third-year options on the contracts of guard Marcus Williams and forward Josh Boone on Monday, keeping the players through the 2008-09 season.
Williams, Boone locked in by Nets through 2009
The Nets exercised the third-year options on the contracts of guard Marcus Williams and forward Josh Boone on Monday, keeping the players through the 2008-09 season.
Rookie Watch: After Durant, it’s Al (Horford) she wrote
He watched them grow up in college, now it’s time to say goodbye to the class of ’07. Gary Parrish examines the impact this top-heavy class should have and lists five who may — or may not — make a difference.
Power Rankings: Spurs, C’s open training camp on top
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Stringer apologizes to Isiah for critical comments
C. Vivian Stringer apologized to Isiah Thomas in a prepared statement Saturday, one day after saying the Knicks coach’s comments during a sexual-harassment trial deposition were “disgusting.”
Controversy-free NBA season? Don’t bet on it
Bad apple Tim Donaghy is gone, but will players, coaches and fans trust the remaining refs? The NBA is crossing its fingers and hoping for normalcy, but the next controversy will dredge up bad feelings, Tony Mejia says.
Backup guard Lucas to be released by Rockets
John Lucas III, the son of former Houston Rockets star John Lucas, will be released by the team Monday.
Nuggets’ Atkins likely to miss 6-8 weeks
Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins is expected to miss six to eight weeks
after an MRI on Saturday revealed a severe right groin strain.
Nuggets’ Atkins out 6-8 weeks with strained groin
Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins is expected to miss six to eight weeks after an MRI on Saturday revealed a severe right groin strain.
Kobe skips practice, to return for opener
Kobe Bryant didn’t practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday because of the sprained right wrist that kept him out of Friday night’s final exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas.