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Report: Ellis lied to Warriors about injured ankle
Golden State guard Monta Ellis lied to the Warriors about an injury he sustained late last month in Mississippi, The Contra Costa Times has confirmed through a team source.
Lakers’ Bynum ready for camp, knee ‘100 percent’
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum proclaimed himself completely healthy Friday, saying he expects to be better than ever when training camp begins Sept. 30.
Cavs sign F-C Wright to help void left from Smith
The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith.
Source: Knicks, Grizzlies propose 3-player trade
The Knicks have a trade proposal on the table with the Grizzlies that would see Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric dealt to New York in exchange for Zach Randolph.
Still a rookie, Blazers’ Oden attends orientation
He was drafted more than 14 months ago, and even then he looked too old to be a first-year player, so it’s easy to forget that Greg Oden is technically a rookie.
Magic’s Howard wants to be part of next Olympics
Dwight Howard and his Olympic gold medal have been nearly inseparable since the Beijing Games.
Ginobili has arthroscopic surgery on injured ankle
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left ankle.
LeBron’s trick shots rusty but Olympic gold shines
LeBron James was off in his trick shot event but said the Olympics was right on.
Taking NBA by storm: OK City name is Thunder
The Oklahoma City franchise will be called the Thunder and will have blue, red-orange and yellow colors.
Sources: Ex-KU stars caught with pot at NBA camp
Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were thrown out of the NBA’s rookie transition program on Wednesday morning after being caught with marijuana in their hotel room,according to sources.
Sources: Ellis’ injuries not typical of basketball
Multiple league sources have told ESPN.com that Ellis had several cuts and abrasions on his leg — atypical of an injury sustained on a basketball court — in addition to the high ankle sprain and torn deltoid ligament he suffered on Aug. 21.
Hornets’ facilities appear OK in wake of hurricane
The Hornets’ facilities appear OK after Hurricane Gustav, and the team looks forward to returning.
King’s rise: Film covers LeBron’s high school days
A film about LeBron James and his high school teammates will debut at the Toronto Film Festival.
Sixers agree to one-year contract with F Marshall
Forward Donyell Marshall, who was waived by the Oklahoma City franchise last month, apparently will bounce back with the Philadelphia 76ers for a 15th NBA season.
Heat sign Magloire to bolster depth at center
The Heat signed former All-Star center Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to basic terms with the nine-year veteran.
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.
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.
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.
Rockets’ rebounding ace Hayes has nose surgery
Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes had surgery Thursday to repair a broken nose.
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.
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.
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.