Archive for June, 2008
Prosecutors: Donaghy ‘central’ to NBA bet scandal
Tim Donaghy has exaggerated his cooperation in a gambling probe in hopes of lessening his prison term, prosecutors said in court papers filed Friday.
After picking Rose, Bulls focus on deep backcourt
The Chicago Bulls answered one key question when they took Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley with the first pick in the draft on Thursday.
Knicks’ top pick Gallinari ready for NY pressure
Sure, New York will be tough. Danilo Gallinari believes he is ready, since there was plenty of pressure playing in Milan.
Nets extend qualifying offer to center Krstic
The New Jersey Nets extended a qualifying offer to restricted free-agent
center Nenad Krstic on Friday, allowing them to match any contract proposal
from another team.
Hill exercises option with Suns for coming season
Suns forward Grant Hill exercised his player option for the 2008-09 season, the team announced Thursday.
Sonics’ lease trial ends, judge to rule next week
The trial over whether the Seattle SuperSonics must play out the final two years of their lease at KeyArena has ended.
No mystery: Bulls take Rose No. 1 in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night, choosing the Memphis guard over Kansas State forward Michael Beasley.
Chad Ford’s Mock Draft, Version 7.2: Picks 1-30
With the draft coming on Thursday, Chad Ford provides another look at how it might play out.
Bucks add Jefferson by sending Yi, Simmons to Nets
The Milwaukee Bucks traded forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to the New Jersey Nets for forward Richard Jefferson on Thursday hours before the draft.
Sonics trial ends, judge to issue decision Wednesday
The trial over whether the Seattle SuperSonics must play out the final two years of their lease at KeyArena has ended. Federal Judge Marsha Pechman will issue her decision Wednesday.
Blazers forward Jones to test free-agent market
Three-point specialist James Jones became a free agent Thursday after
deciding not to exercise his contract option with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Pacers on O’Neal: ‘There is no trade to announce’
The Indiana Pacers are trading six-time All-Star forward Jermaine O’Neal to the Toronto Raptors for point guard T.J. Ford, center Rasho Nesterovic, the 17th pick in the draft and a player to be determined. O’Neal confirmed the trade Thursday, saying he was pleased with the move by team president Larry Bird.
Blazers forward Jones to test free-agent market
Three-point specialist James Jones became a free agent after deciding not to exercise his contract option with the Trail Blazers.
Yao to resume workouts for Team China on Friday
Yao Ming will return to light training with China’s national team Friday, and expects to play in pre-Olympic warmup games.
Rose, Beasley lead march of one-and-done college stars
Go first, and go home to Chicago. Fall to No. 2, and land in the Miami backcourt
alongside Dwyane Wade. Either one sounds good to Derrick Rose.
Yao shooting to return for July Olympic warmups
Yao Ming will return to light training with China’s national team Friday, and expects to play in pre-Olympic warmup games.
NBA’s restitution case against Donaghy questioned
A defense lawyer says disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy shouldn’t have to return about $500,000 in pay from three seasons starting in 2003.
Shaq loses another badge
Shaquille O’Neal’s raunchy rap in which he mocked former teammate Kobe Bryant is costing him another of his lawman badges.
Bad rap: Shaq loses another lawman’s badge
Shaquille O’Neal’s raunchy rap in which he mocked former teammate Kobe Bryant is costing him another of his lawman badges.
Who’s No. 2? Three prospects vie for Heat’s pick
Michael Beasley, O.J. Mayo and now even Jerryd Bayless are all wondering if they’re going to end up in Miami at the end of draft night Thursday.
Bobcats obtain 20th pick from Nuggets
The Charlotte Bobcats acquired the No. 20 pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday from the Denver Nuggets.
Sources: Not sold on Beasley, Heat shop 2nd pick
Sources say that the Heat are not sold on Michael Beasley and might be angling to get O.J. Mayo.
Lawyer: Donaghy shouldn’t have to repay wages
A defense lawyer says disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy shouldn’t have
to return about $500,000 in pay from three seasons starting in 2003.
Notes: Memphis emerges as eager trade partner
If the Knicks can’t jump up to third in the draft, they might flip-flop with Memphis
at No. 5. If the Heat get the package they want, they might flip-flop with Memphis
at No. 5. To ensure they get Joe Alexander, the Bucks might flip-flop with Memphis
at No. 5. See a pattern developing here?
Hornets to send first-round pick to Blazers
The New Orleans Hornets have agreed to send their first-round draft pick,
the 27th overall, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for cash.