Archive for August, 2008
Magic’s Howard learns value of selflessness
Dwight Howard’s size and strength are always on display on the court. But his emotions were also visible after helping Team USA win gold. Tim Povtak says Howard’s game and maturity will benefit from his summer experience.
Bulls’ Deng will play in Euro qualifying for Great Britain
Luol Deng will play in Great Britain’s European Championship qualifying games after the national association bumped up the insurance to cover his lucrative NBA contract.
Deng will play for Britain in Eurobasket qualifying
Luol Deng will play in Great Britain’s European Championship qualifying games after the national association bumped up the insurance to cover his lucrative NBA contract.
Ex-Sonics owner dropping lawsuit to regain team
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz says he’s dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to regain ownership of the team that has moved to Oklahoma City.
Spurs’ Ginobili says injured ankle requires surgery
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel.
Former Sonics owner dropping lawsuit vs. Bennett
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz says he’s dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to regain ownership of the team that has moved to Oklahoma City.
Players union suspends agent in alleged Mayo incident
The National Basketball Players Association suspended player agent Calvin Andrews for one year Friday for alleged recruiting improprieties regarding former Southern California star O.J. Mayo.
NBA player’s union suspends agent Andrews
The National Basketball Players Association suspended player agent Calvin Andrews for one year Friday for alleged recruiting improprieties regarding former Southern California star O.J. Mayo.
Just like dad: Patrick Ewing Jr. lands with Knicks
The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.
Knicks swing deal to acquire Patrick Ewing … Jr.
The New York Knicks acquired Patrick Ewing Jr. in a trade with the Houston Rockets on Friday.
Moving day: First trucks arrive in Oklahoma City
The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday.
First wave of moving trucks arrives in Oklahoma City
The NBA officially handed over the Seattle franchise to Oklahoma City about
two months ago, and three trucks arrived downtown at headquarters on Friday.
The first thing to roll off the truck was a basketball with the NBA logo.
Spurs’ Ginobili to have arthroscopic surgery on ankle
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will have arthroscopic
surgery next week to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle.
Rockets forward Hayes has surgery on broken nose
Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes had surgery Thursday to repair a broken nose.
Rockets’ rebounding ace Hayes has nose surgery
Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes had surgery Thursday to repair a broken nose.
Grizzlies sign Iranian free-agent center Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for the Iranian national team in the Olympics.
Grizz sign Iranian Olympic team standout Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi, who played for the Iranian national team in the Olympics.
Hornets sign veteran big man Marks
The New Orleans Hornets on Thursday signed free agent Sean Marks, a nine-year NBA veteran who can play both power forward and center.
Marks-ist revolution: Hornets sign ex-Suns PF/C
The Hornets signed free agent Sean Marks, a nine-year NBA veteran who can play both power forward and center.
Try to laugh off Shaq mess that looks deadly serious
How deep is your love, Shaq apologists? We’ll find out now that The Big Teflon
is accused by an Atlanta woman of sending something that sure looks like a death
threat, Gregg Doyel says.
Warriors’ Ellis tears ankle ligament, out 3 months
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Monta Ellis will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.
Coach K to stay involved in USA hoops revolution
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain involved with rebuilding the USA national teams.
Oklahoma City signs Washington State’s Weaver
Guard Kyle Weaver, a second-round draft pick, signed a multiyear contract Wednesday with Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City to announce name, colors on Sept. 3
Oklahoma City’s new NBA franchise will announce its name and team colors on Sept. 3.
Oklahoma City set to announce name on Sept. 3
Oklahoma City’s new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors.