Archive for July, 2008
Donaghy sentenced to 15 months in gambling case
A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy to 15 months in prison for taking payoffs from a professional gambler for inside tips on games.
Deng reaches six-year deal to remain with Bulls
Derrick Rose was the No. 1 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft, but Luol Deng still ranks as the Chicago Bulls’ cornerstone player.
Philadelphia signs free agent guard Kareem Rush
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guard Kareem Rush on Tuesday to help bolster the team’s 3-point shooting.
Sixers sign former Pacers free-agent guard Rush
The 76ers signed free-agent guard Kareem Rush to help bolster the team’s 3-point shooting.
Hawks sign ex-Magic G Evans to replace Childress
The Hawks completed their deal with Maurice Evans on Tuesday, locking up a replacement for sixth-man Josh Childress.
After being traded, Green, Jones waived by Knicks
The New York Knicks waived Taurean Green and Bobby Jones on Tuesday, one day after acquiring the pair of seldom-used players in a trade with the Denver Nuggets.
European powers to test mettle against NBA teams
After a summer so far noteworthy for the departures of several players from North America to Europe, three famous European teams will make the journey to the U.S. in October for an exhibition tour against five NBA franchises.
Okafor signs 6-year, $72 million deal with Bobcats
Emeka Okafor and the Bobcats have agreed in principle on a six-year, $72 million deal.
O’Neil replaces Mills as president of MSG Sports
Scott O’Neil was hired Tuesday as president of Madison Square Garden Sports,
replacing Steve Mills, who came under fire last summer in the embarrassing sexual
harassment trial involving former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas.
Ex-NBA executive named president of MSG Sports
Scott O’Neil was hired Tuesday as president of Madison Square Garden Sports, replacing Steve Mills, who came under fire last summer in the embarrassing sexual harassment trial involving former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas.
Yao scores 21 in 28 minutes as China stops Angola
Yao Ming scored 21 points in 28 minutes to lead China past Angola 83-74 Tuesday,
another step in his return from injury with less than two weeks until the Olympics.
Yao plays, scores 21 for China in Games tuneup
Yao Ming scored 21 points in 28 minutes to lead China past Angola 83-74 Tuesday, another step in his return from injury with less than two weeks until the Olympics.
London game between Heat, Nets already sold out
Tickets for the NBA preseason game between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets
in London have sold out, three months ahead of tip-off.
NBA preseason game in London sells out early
Associated Press
Report: Krstic likely to leave Nets for Russian gig
Barring an 11th-hour change of heart, the Nets were set Monday night
to say farewell to center/forward Nenad Krstic, who had a two-year deal
worth $10 million in place with a Russian team.
Bobcats keeping Okafor for six years, $72 million
The Charlotte Bobcats ended a year of uncertainty with top rebounder and shot blocker Emeka Okafor on Tuesday by coming to terms on a six-year, $72 million deal with the restricted free agent.
Agent: Center Krstic bolting Nets for Moscow team
Sources say that Nets center Nenad Krstic is bolting the NBA for Europe.
Free-agent guard R. Davis signs with Clippers
The Clippers continued their offseason makeover Monday, signing veteran swingman Ricky Davis to a multiyear contract.
Warriors keep Biedrins with long-term contract
The Golden State Warriors re-signed center Andris Biedrins to a six-year contract worth more than $62 million Monday, retaining another restricted free agent and possibly capping a tumultuous month for the club.
Timberwolves, forward Gomes agree on five-year deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves and restricted free agent forward Ryan Gomes have agreed in principle on a five-year contract.
Clippers rebuilding: Sign former Heat guard Davis
The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Ricky Davis on Monday.
Vujacic opts to stay with Lakers, signs three-year deal
Had it been strictly a matter of economics, Sasha Vujacic would have left the Los Angeles Lakers to play in Europe.
Dumars: ’01 No. 1 pick Brown agrees with Pistons
Kwame Brown is headed back to the Eastern Conference.
Vujacic officially signs multiyear deal with Lakers
Had it been strictly a matter of economics, Sasha Vujacic would have left the Los Angeles Lakers to play in Europe.
Warriors sign big man Biedrins to 6-year, $62 million deal
The Golden State Warriors re-signed center Andris Biedrins to a six-year contract worth more than $62 million Monday, retaining another restricted free agent and possibly capping a tumultuous month for the club.