Archive for July, 2009
Miami Heat might not be better with Carlos Boozer or Lamar Odom
Acquiring Boozer or Odom or both would change the Heat’s outlook much less than one might think.
NBA joining suit against sports betting in Delaware
The four major pro sports leagues and the NCAA sued the state of Delaware on Friday, seeking to block the state from implementing sports betting.
In book, LeBron James admits using marijuana in high school
LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated’s cover as a 17-year-old and admits he smoked marijuana during his junior year in high school.
Testimony sheds light on Cuban-Nelson dispute
The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach
Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake.
But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed.
Lee frustrated by slow negotiations with Knicks
David Lee says he is frustrated by the lack of progress in negotiations
for a new contract with the New York Knicks.
Rookie watch: Who’s at the head of the class?
After watching the rookies in summer league, David Thorpe ranks the best of the class.
Top pick Griffin sidelined with strained shoulder
Blake Griffin has pulled out of USA Basketball’s minicamp because of a strained right shoulder, possibly hurting the No. 1 pick’s chances of playing next year in the world championships.
Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin to rest shoulder strain 3-4 weeks
Clippers rookie forward Blake Griffin will rest a shoulder strain for the next three to four weeks.
Ricky Rubio plans to leave Spanish team even if Minnesota Timberwolves can’t agree on buyout
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA.
Rubio to switch teams, even if he stays in Europe
Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut
even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their
first-round draft pick to the NBA.
Report: Houston Rockets’ Yao Ming has surgery to repair broken foot
Yao Ming reportedly had surgery on Tuesday to repair his broken left foot.
Raptors introduce newly signed guard Jack
The Toronto Raptors have introduced Jarrett Jack after signing him
to a $20 million deal over four years.
Suns’ Barnes agrees to two-year deal with Magic
Well-traveled free-agent forward Matt Barnes has agreed
to a two-year contract with the Orlando Magic.
NBA top contenders remain the same
Last season’s top contenders are also the favorites for the 2009-10 season
Blake Griffin can save the Los Angeles Clippers
If Blake Griffin turns the Clippers around, he’ll go down as one of the greatest No. 1 picks ever.
Steve Nash accepts Phoenix Suns’ $22M extension
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash notified the Phoenix Suns over the weekend that he is accepting the Suns’ two-year extension offer worth an estimated $22 million.
Nash, Suns agree to two-year, $22 million extension
Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, agent Bill Duffy confirmed the agreement Monday in an interview with the Associated Press.
League on defensive as Congress looks at age limit
The NBA is defending its minimum age requirement to Congress, but a critical lawmaker is unmoved and wants to meet with top league officials to discuss it.
Cleveland Cavaliers sign Miami Heat’s Jamario Moon to offer sheet
The Cavaliers have continued their offseason remodeling by signing restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet, according to NBA front-office sources.
Grizzlies sign No. 2 overall pick Thabeet
First-round draft pick Hasheem Thabeet has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies sign No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet
First-round draft pick Hasheem Thabeet has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Cavaliers sign Heat forward Moon to offer sheet
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed restricted free agent Jamario Moon to an offer sheet. Moon spent last season with the Heat, who on Sunday confirmed the offer. Terms were not disclosed.
NBA free agents: The Detroit Pistons sign Chris Wilcox
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two year deal with free agent Chris Wilcox, a source told ESPN.com.
Agent says ex-Pacers guard Daniels to join Celtics
Former Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels will play for the Boston Celtics next season. Agent Glenn Schwartzman said on Saturday that his client has committed to go to Boston as a free agent or as part of a sign-and-trade deal with Indiana.
Jazz match Blazers’ $32 million offer to Millsap
The Jazz on Friday matched the Portland Trail Blazers’ $32 million offer to Paul Millsap,
keeping the restricted free agent in Utah with a new four-year deal.