Archive for June, 2009
Company sues Nike, Hall of Fame over Jordan apparel
A Massachusetts company has sued Nike and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame,
claiming it has been cut out of the sportswear business related to Michael Jordan’s upcoming
induction into the Hall.
Freeman: Getting prepped for NBA Draft-speak
NBA Draft cliches are so overrated. They have no upside. They don’t improve
your hoops IQ. Do they have great length? Some are actually quite brief. Are
any of them a can’t-miss? More like must-miss, Mike Freeman says as he lists
50 of the most overused.
Report: Wizards send Timberwolves No. 5 pick
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to trade guards Randy Foye and Mike Miller to the Washington Wizards for the fifth overall draft pick and three players.
Milwaukee to send Jefferson to San Antonio
A Bucks official with knowledge of the deal says Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto. Ken Berger of CBSSports.com confirmed the news earlier in the day.
Source: Spurs acquire Jefferson for 3 players
The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas. The Spurs will simultaneously send Fabricio Oberto to the Pistons with Amir Johnson going to the Bucks, sources told ESPN.com’s Chad Ford.
NBA draft: Rating the European prospects
John Hollinger takes a look at the top NBA draft prospects from Europe.
New $100M deal for Brooklyn arena that would house New Jersey Nets unveiled
Developer Bruce Ratner will pay the Metropolitan Transportation Authority $20 million up front and another $80 million in installments for the right to use land it owns to build a basketball arena in Brooklyn.
Boom to bust: Forecasting college players’ impact in NBA
Dart, blind fold, shoot. That’s what it takes to predict success or failure for draftees. Gary Parrish puts his focus on the former college stars that will be stars or busts, contributing players or NBDL veterans.
Jordan puts Henderson, Williams through the paces
Terrence Williams was so nervous at seeing Michael Jordan he was sweating profusely — while stretching. Gerald Henderson was drier, but had to endure relentless grief about being a Duke guy.
2009 NBA Mock Draft: Version 6.0
Here is Chad Ford’s sixth stab at predicting how the draft might play out.
Hasheem Thabeet (shoulder injury) nixes Memphis Grizzlies workout
Hasheem Thabeet has canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies because of a shoulder injury.
Thabeet has shoulder injury, cancels Grizz workout
Hasheem Thabeet canceled a pre-draft workout Sunday with the Memphis Grizzlies because of a shoulder injury.
Judge to consider sentencing Jayson Williams
A judge on Monday will consider whether former NBA star Jayson Williams should be sentenced for covering up a fatal shooting at his mansion in 2002, given Williams’ recent assault arrest in North Carolina.
Phil Jackson’s health issues will dictate future
L.A. coach wants another season, but is unsure
Kobe Bryant says he will return to the Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant says he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers rather than opt out of his contract this summer.
Kobe on future with Lakers: ‘I’m not going anywhere’
Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers,
even he if opts out of his contract this summer. Phil Jackson said his health will
dictate whether he returns as coach.
FBI investigates calls from Nowitzki’s ex-girlfriend
FBI agents in Texas have seized recordings of threatening jailhouse phone calls made by Crystal Taylor, the ex girlfriend of Dallas Mavericks All Star forward Dirk Nowitzki, to the player’s attorney, two sources with knowledge of the investigation said.
NBA draft: What do teams need?
Chad Ford breaks down what each team needs at the NBA draft.
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Nowitzki seeks custody of jailed ex-girlfriend’s child
Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has filed court papers seeking sole custody of his former girlfriend’s unborn child should genetic testing proves he’s the father.
Nuggets-Pacers scheduled for October in Taiwan
The NBA will play its first game in Taiwan this fall. The league said Friday the Denver Nuggets will face the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 8 in an exhibition game at Taipei Arena. Taipei will become the seventh Asian city to host an NBA game.
Yao: Speculated move to Cleveland ‘unknown’
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an ‘unknown’ amid rumors that the Cavaliers’ new Chinese part-owners want to sign him.
Lamar Odom looking to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers
Lamar Odom says he wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and he hopes the team will keep both him and Trevor Ariza.
NBA draft: John Hollinger’s Draft Rater 2009
John Hollinger shows which members of the 2009 draft class could make the biggest impact at the NBA level, based on the numbers.
Thousands of fans turn out for Los Angeles Lakers victory parade
Tens of thousands of jubilant Lakers fans converged on downtown, creating a tidal wave of purple and gold as they arrived to celebrate the franchise’s 15th NBA title with a parade and rally paid for by the city’s movers and shakers.