Archive for October, 2008
Brand leads 76ers to impressive rout of Knicks
Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-87 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Knicks put Marbury on inactive list before 76ers game
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Agent: Webster inks 4-year extension with Blazers
Only a handful of players selected in the NBA’s 2005 draft will have received a contract extension before Friday’s midnight deadline, but you can add Portland Trail Blazers swingman Martell Webster to that list.
Pacers F Granger agrees to five-year extension
Danny Granger and the Pacers have agreed to a five-year deal, his agent said.
Knicks put former All-Star Marbury on inactive list
New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury was placed on the inactive list before Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Pistons ink F Maxiell to four-year contract extension
The Detroit Pistons signed forward Jason Maxiell to a contract extension Friday.
Maxiell signs four-year extension with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons signed forward Jason Maxiell to a contract extension Friday.
Celtics exercise fourth-year option on Rondo
The Boston Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on point guard Rajon Rondo on Friday.
Celtics pick up Rondo’s option for next season
Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday.
2008-09 All-Decline Team: Taking a step back
ESPN.com’s John Hollinger looks at the candidates who could take a step back in production this season.
Deep Nets can play at high-octane pace and stay fresh
There is safety in numbers. And if the plan falls right for the Nets, there are victories as well.
911 call: Patient in Isiah’s house stopped breathing
A newly released police report indicates the man found on Isiah Thomas’ kitchen floor after an apparent overdose on sleeping pills had stopped breathing.
Haier Play of the Day
Jason Kidd threads the needle with the pass to Josh Howard against the Rockets.
Dunk of the Night
LeBron James goes down the court for the one-handed slam in this dunk that beats all dunks tonight.
Dunk of the Night
LeBron James goes down the court for the one-handed slam in this dunk that beats all dunks tonight.
NBA sets 2010 All-Star Game at Cowboys stadium
The NBA All-Star Game is coming to the new Cowboys stadium in 2010 and plenty of good seats are available — more than 100,000.
Lakers sign Bynum to extension, terms not disclosed
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Andrew Bynum to a contract extension Thursday, removing the possibility the 21-year-old center would become an unrestricted free agent next summer.
New Cowboys stadium to host 2010 All-Star Game
NBA Commissioner David Stern says the Dallas Cowboys new stadium in Arlington will host the 2010 NBA All-Star Game.
Bynum agrees to four-year extension with Lakers
The Lakers have reached a four-year contract extension with center Andrew Bynum worth about $58 million, according to a published report.
Police report released in Isiah Thomas incident
A newly released police report indicates the man found on Isiah Thomas’ kitchen floor after an apparent overdose on sleeping pills had stopped breathing.
Nets exercise third-year contract option on Yi
The New Jersey Nets exercised a third-year contract option on Chinese forward Yi Jianlian on Thursday.
Nets exercise options on Boone, S. Williams, Yi
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets exercised a fourth-year contract option on center Josh Boone and third-year options on forwards Sean Williams and Yi Jianlian on Thursday.
Blazers’ Oden has sprained foot, will sit 2-4 weeks
Greg Oden has a sprained foot and will miss two to four weeks.
Pistons’ Maxiell agrees to four-year, $20M deal
A basketball official says the Detroit Pistons and Jason Maxiell
have agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension.
Official: Maxiell agrees to $20M deal with Pistons
A basketball official says the Detroit Pistons and Jason Maxiell have agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension.