Archive for August, 2009
Sources: Ricky Rubio to Barcelona after Timberwolves’ visit fails
Ricky Rubio won’t be coming to the NBA until 2011 at the earliest, sources told ESPN.com Monday.
Jackson’s future with Golden State still unclear
Whether Stephen Jackson returns to the Golden State Warriors this season is unclear.
NBA offseason: Where will LeBron James play in 2010-11?
Where will LeBron play in 2010-11? Our experts make their summer predictions.
Lawyers work to void Jayson Williams convictions
The prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter more than five years ago could find himself back in court, this time to answer allegations that the former NBA star was the victim of racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct.
Minnesota Timberwolves GM in Spain again trying to free Ricky Rubio
Timberwolves general manager David Kahn was in Spain trying to gain Ricky Rubio’s release this weekend.
In affordable shoe initiative, Harrington in with both feet
Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson are promoting a new line of affordable sneakers targeted for the underprivileged. Harrington was recently in New Jersey pushing a concept he believes in. Mike Freeman was there, too. Jackson was … well, we’re not sure where Jackson was
Source: Bill Laimbeer joining Kurt Rambis with Wolves
Bill Laimbeer, who coached the WNBA’s Detroit Shock to three titles, will join Kurt Rambis’ staff with the Timberwolves, a league source confirmed to ESPN.
Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson seeking trade to Cleveland Cavaliers, among others
Warriors forward Stephen Jackson says he has requested a trade and prefers to be dealt to the Cavaliers, Knicks or any of the NBA’s three teams in Texas.
NBA suspends Denver Nuggets’ J.R. Smith, Phoenix Suns’ Jason Richardson
The NBA has suspended Denver’s J.R. Smith and Phoenix’s Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.
Nuggets’ Smith, Suns’ Richardson suspended
The NBA suspended Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns on Friday after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.
NBA offseason: Will LeBron James repeat as MVP?
Who will be the 2009-10 Most Valuable Player? Our experts make their summer predictions.
Shaq gets ticket for stopping on Hollywood street
Basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has gotten a ticket in Hollywood for stopping his car in the street.
Grizzlies GM won’t confirm if Iverson has offer
The Memphis Grizzlies general manager refuses to confirm whether the team has made a formal offer to Allen Iverson.
NBA offseason: Team Turnaround
Which team will turn it around in the coming season? Our experts make their summer predictions.
Randolph in thick of Nellie plans, set to break out
Anthony Randolph has bulked up. He’s grown — in height, too — since last season. Ken Berger has the young Warrior atop his five players poised for a breakout year in 2009-10.
Pacers’ Dunleavy eyes earlier return from knee injury
Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy said he could return from a severe knee injury earlier than expected.
Memphis Grizzlies GM confirms making offer to Allen Iverson
Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace confirmed that the team made an offer to Allen Iverson.
T-Wolves deny Spanish team has deal with Rubio
Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn says ‘no team in any league has reached a deal’ on a buyout for Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio.
Source: Ricky Rubio to Barcelona not a done deal yet
While there remains a strong possibility that Ricky Rubio will play in Spain rather than Minneapolis next season, a Spanish media report Wednesday of his agreeing to a six-year deal with FC Barcelona was overstated, a source told ESPN.com.
NBA offseason: Worst newcomer
Who will be the worst newcomer in the coming season? Our experts make their summer predictions.
Former Wizards returning to China 30 years later
Thirty years after the Washington Wizards became the first NBA team to visit China, veterans of the team plan a return trip to the basketball-crazed country next month.
Tim Donaghy, former NBA referee, returned to jail
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars after he was accused of violating probation by not showing up for work.
NBA offseason: Best newcomer
Who will be the best newcomer in the coming season? Our experts make their summer predictions.
Cavaliers second-round pick Green signs contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday signed rookie forward Danny Green, their second-round pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Donaghy sent back to jail for failing to go to work
Disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy is back behind bars after he was accused of violating probation by not showing up for work.