Archive for June, 2008
Brand to opt out but hopes to stay with Clippers
Elton Brand has decided to opt out of his contract but hopes to stay with the Clippers.
Wizards keep Jamison with new 4-year, $50M deal
A contract extension with Antawn Jamison that would keep the veteran forward off the free-agent market is “imminent,” according to NBA front-office sources.
T-Wolves extend Gomes, willing to let Telfair leave
The Timberwolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard on Monday and chose to let Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder become unrestricted free agents.
Sources: Chandler named as Team USA alternate
Tyson Chandler might be going to Asia with Team USA after all — but only as an alternate.
Jamison signs four-year, $50M deal with Wizards
Two-time All-Star forward Antawn Jamison re-signed with the Wizards on Monday, agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal.
Wolves extend offers to three, Telfair unrestricted
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard on Monday and chose to let Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder become unrestricted free agents.
LeBron: More love for Brooklyn than Manhattan
All that LeBron James-to-the-Knicks speculation might be focused on the right city but the wrong team.
For 2nd year in row, Cats, Okafor to discuss deal
The Charlotte Bobcats vs. Emeka Okafor. Part II.
Okafor, Bobcats prepare to begin negotiations
The Charlotte Bobcats vs. Emeka Okafor. Part II.
For the second consecutive summer, the Bobcats will try to lock up Emeka Okafor to a long-term contract.
Lakers extend qualifying offers to Vujacic, Turiaf
The Lakers have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf.
Lakers extend qualifying offers to Vujacic, Turiaf
The Los Angeles Lakers have given qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf.
Bulls ready to hand mantle to Chicago native Rose
His name and face were all over the arena, and a highlight video showed Derrick Rose’s best college and high school moments.
Bulls begin Rose era after introducing No. 1 pick
His name and face were all over the arena, and a highlight video showed Derrick Rose’s best college and high school moments.
Vegas casino admits mistake in lawsuit against NBA
A luxury casino on the Las Vegas Strip said Sunday the NBA should not have been included in a $50,000 lawsuit filed this month for an unpaid convention bill from 2007 All-Star week.
Hey, you can spell ‘world’ without N-Y-C
No, the world doesn’t revolve around New York. And no, the Big Apple shouldn’t expect to score LeBron James in 2010. While that might be a shock to some, the truth is crystal clear to Gregg Doyel: LeBron has everything he wants and needs in Ohio. Yes, Ohio.
Dalembert on Canada’s national basketball roster
Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat headline Canada’s 12-man basketball roster for an Olympic qualifying tournament.
Jazz exercise option on productive F Millsap
The Utah Jazz exercised the team option on forward Paul Millsap and made a qualifying offer to shooting guard C.J. Miles on Saturday.
Howard’s sternum break limits Team USA practice
Dwight Howard was forced to sit out practice Saturday due to a stress fracture of his sternum, an injury he sustained during the Orlando Magic’s second round playoff loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Jazz pick up option on Millsap, make offer to Miles
The Jazz exercised the team option on forward Paul Millsap and made a qualifying offer to shooting guard C.J. Miles on Saturday.
Heat greet Beasley with goal: ‘No more lottery picks’
Michael Beasley arrived in Miami on Friday, one night after the Heat
used the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft on the scoring machine who left
Kansas State after averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds in his lone
season there.
Chicago welcomes Rose, shifts focus to Gordon, Deng
The Chicago Bulls answered one key question when they took Derrick Rose over
Michael Beasley with the first pick in the draft on Thursday. Next question: Now what?
Spurs F Horry wants to play 17th season in NBA
San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry has decided against retirement and wants to return to the NBA for a 17th season, a Houston television station reported Friday.
Sonics, Seattle, league wait for judge’s decision
A point man for Seattle’s efforts to keep the SuperSonics in town isn’t exactly worrying while he awaits a federal judge’s decision next week on whether the team will stay or move immediately to Oklahoma City.
Prosecutors: Donaghy instrumental to bet scandal
Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy has exaggerated his cooperation in a gambling investigation in hopes of lessening his prison term and avoiding paying hefty restitution, prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday.
Horry wants to return with either Spurs or Rockets
San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry says he wants to return to the NBA for a 17th season.