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Cavaliers Extend Qualifying Offers To Varejao And Pavlovic

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today they have tendered qualifying offers to Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao. The qualifying offers make each player a restricted free agent and also gives the Cavaliers the right of first refusal on re-signing each.

Pavlovic, a 6-foot-7, 239-pound guard/forward, averaged 9.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 67 games (28 starts) this season.

Varejao, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward/center, appeared in 81 games (six starts) and averaged 6.8 points and 6.7 rebounds.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Sixers Fans To Choose Young's Number

The Philadelphia 76ers and forward Thaddeus Young, the 12th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, are offering fans the chance to select Young's jersey number via an online poll at Sixers.com. Fans will be given Young's final four choices - numbers 5, 21, 30 and 31 - and can cast their votes online starting Thursday, July 5, through Friday, July 27, at Sixers.com. The winning number will be announced online on July 30, 2007. A 6-foot-8, 210-pound guard/forward, Young was one of the top freshmen in the country last season while playing at Georgia Tech. He scored a team-high tying 14.4 points per game while adding averages of 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.29 steals. The 19-year-old also connected on 39 three-pointers on 41.9 percent shooting in 31 games played.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Carter Opts Out Of His Contract

New Jersey Nets guard/forward Vince Carter has exercised the option to forgo the final year of his contract, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

“We fully expected Vince to exercise his option,” said Thorn. “We have stated publicly that we would like to bring him back, and will now work towards that goal.”

Via Press Release


Jun 2007 Archive

  • Isiah Allegedly Asked Dancer To Flirt With Refs

    Anucha Browne Sanders alleged in court papers that Isiah Thomas urged a cheerleader to flirt with referees

  • Presti Looking To Keep Rashard

    Sonics general manager Sam Presti said the organization is serious about re-signing small forward Rashard Lewis and Lewis' representatives appear serious about listening to the Sonics' sales pitch.

  • Pacers Look To Free Agency

    The Pacers' will attempt to improve starting Sunday when the free agency period begins.

  • Wittman Expects To Coach Garnett Next Season

    Both Corey Brewer and Chris Richard talked Friday about how much they are looking forward to playing with Kevin Garnett.

  • Bucks Hope To Achieve Yi Harmony

    Milwaukee expects Yi Jianlian to be in a Bucks uniform next season

  • Colangelo Says Raptors Want To Be Active In Free Agency

    The NBA free agency season is more about selling than buying and Bryan Colangelo and his merry band of cohorts will be in full-on schmooze mode late tonight, the Toronto Star is reporting.

  • Suns Turn To Grant Hill

    Now that it is clear that Kevin Garnett will not be in Arizona, the Phoenix Suns are shifting their attention to trying to lure Grant Hill to the desert, the Arizona Republic is reporting.

  • Sixers' Efforts To Procure Yi Came Up Short

    During predraft workouts, the 76ers never hid their affection for 6-foot-11 Chinese power forward Yi Jianlian.

  • Dad Says Son Is OK, But JR Smith No-Show At Event

    J.

  • Allen: "No Hard Feelings" On Trade

    The Sonics referenced Ray Allen's age and his recent ankle injuries to explain why they dealt him to the Boston Celtics for guard Delonte West, forward Wally Szczerbiak and the No.

  • Little Chance Draft Picks Will Be With Spurs Next Season

    The Spurs took Tiago Splitter, a 6-foot-11 center-forward from Brazil, with the 28th pick in the first round of Thursday's NBA draft.

  • Jazz Make Qualifying Offers To Miles, Brown

    The Utah Jazz made qualifying offers to guards Dee Brown and C.

  • Green Ready To Back Up Durant

    It would seem Jeff Green had better become accustomed to standing in Kevin Durant's shadow.

  • Mavs Owner Has Hip Replaced, But Should Be OK

    Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had hip replacement surgery Friday.

  • Heat's Riley Expects Zo Will Be Back

    Heat president and coach Pat Riley isn't ready to publicly commit to a return to the bench next season, but he believes one of his most productive players off that bench will be back for another year.

  • Mavericks' George To Become Free Agent

    Mavericks forward Devean George elected to become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, the day 2007-08 contracts kick in.

  • Magic Make Qualifying Offers To Darko, Diener And Kasun

    The Orlando Magic have tendered qualifying offers to Darko Milicic, Travis Diener, and Mario Kasun.

  • Clippers Waive Ewing, Decline Option On Singleton

    The Los Angeles Clippers today waived guard Daniel Ewing and declined to exercise the third-year contract option on forward James Singleton, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor.

  • Nellie Violated Non-Compete Against Dallas During Playoffs?

    Mavericks owner Mark Cuban claims that Don Nelson used insider information against Dallas during the playoffs.

  • Newest Raptor Will Stay In Greece

    Giorgos Printezis sat in the green room at Thursday's NBA draft, waiting patiently to hear his name called.

  • Heat Make Qualifying Offer To Earl Barron

    The Miami Heat announced today they have made a qualifying offer to Earl Barron, making him a restricted free agent.

  • Pacers Waive Orien Greene

    The Indiana Pacers announced Friday they waived Orien Greene.

  • Monday Press Conference For New Knicks

    The Knicks have announced a Monday, 4:00 PM EDT press conference at the team's Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, New York.

  • Bobcats Waive Brevin Knight

    The Charlotte Bobcats waived 31-year-old point guard Brevin Knight on Friday.

  • Kerr Says Great Offer Was Made For 8th Pick

    The Suns' pursuit of Charlotte's No.

  • Rockets Tried To Move Up For Fernandez

    The Rockets tried to move up to the 20th pick, and had a deal arranged with Miami.

  • Source: Miami Will Make Push For Rashard

    According to an NBA source close to the situation, the Heat plans a push to acquire forward Rashard Lewis from the SuperSonics.

  • Suns Trade James Jones To Portland

    Phoenix will ship forward James Jones to Portland for future considerations, The Oregonian is reporting

  • Isiah Talks About Draft-Day Deal

    Mike Dougherty of the Journal News reports on the conference call with Isiah Thomas in which he discussed his draft-day trade to acquire Zach Randolph.

  • Warriors Also Acquire $10 Million Exception

    Along with Brandan Wright, the Warriors also acquired a $10 million trade exception from the Bobcats.

  • Nets Still Eyeing Jermaine

    The Nets are trying to make themselves an Eastern power by adding an All-Star big man to their roster.

  • Jackson: Kobe Will Play

    Phil Jackson said he has frequently spoken to Kobe Bryant since his trade request.

  • Celtics Not Done Dealing?

    Kevin Garnett stayed put last night.

  • Can The Warriors Make A Play For KG Now?

    The Warriors bit the bullet and did what they had to do, which might be setting up something they've been dreaming to do.

  • McDyess Decides Not To Opt Out

    Antonio McDyess decided on Thursday to not opt out of his contract and become a free agent this summer.

  • Miami Flips Smith To Philly For Cook

    The Miami Heat announced today they have conveyed the draft rights to Jason Smith (the 20th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft) to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the draft rights to Daequan Cook (the 21st pick in the 2007 NBA Draft) along with Philadelphia’s own 2009 second round pick and cash considerations.

  • Sonics Acquire Green In Deal For Allen

    The Seattle SuperSonics stayed very busy in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft by trading All-Star Ray Allen and the 35th pick in this year’s draft to the Boston Celtics for forward Wally Szczerbiak, guard Delonte West and the No.

  • Magic Acquire Rights To Rakovic

    The Orlando Magic obtained the draft rights to forward Milovan Rakovic (RACK-oh-vich) (60th overall) and cash considerations from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the draft rights to forward Reyshawn Terry (44th overall).

  • Randolph To Knicks For Francis, Frye

    The Knicks and Trail Blazers reached agreement on a deal that swaps forward Zach Randolph and teammates Dan Dickau and Fred Jones for guard Steve Francis and Channing Frye

  • Richardson Traded To Bobcats

    Jason Richardson takes his high flying act to Charlotte in exchange for Brandan Wright.

  • Rashard On Miami's Radar

    According to an NBA source close to the situation, the Heat plans a push to acquire forward Rashard Lewis from the SuperSonics.

  • Knicks Acquire Randolph For Frye And Francis

    The Knicks have agreed in principle to acquire Zach Randolph, Fred Jones and Dan Dickau from the Blazers for Channing Frye and Steve Francis.

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    Due to very high traffic levels, the forums have exceeded capacity.

  • Oden Goes #1 But Will He Wear #52?

    Greg Oden was made the number one overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers, but will he be #52? The Portland war room showed the Blazers holding up a #52 Blazers' jersey with Oden's name on it.

  • Knicks & Blazers In "Advanced Discussions" On Randolph

    The Knicks and Trail Blazers were in "advanced discussions" on Thursday in a trade that would land Zach Randolph in New York.

  • Sonics And Boston Come To Terms On Allen Deal

    The Sonics and Celtics have agreed to a trade which will see Ray Allen join Paul Pierce in Boston, while the fifth pick, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak will be headed to Seattle.

  • Knicks & Blazers In "Advanced Discussions" On Randolph

    The Knicks and Trail Blazers were in "advanced discussions" on Thursday in a trade that would land Zach Randolph in New York.

  • Warriors Enter KG Derby

    ESPN's Jim Gray is reporting that the Warriors have entered the market for Kevin Garnett.

  • Mavs Add Ex-Suns, Sonics Coach Westphal To Staff

    Former NBA head coach Paul Westphal was hired Thursday to be a Dallas Mavericks assistant coach.

  • Perna And Williams Bring You All Of Draft Night

    RealGM's own Andrew Perna and Jason M.

  • Katz Sitting On KG Rumor?

    Andrew Perna of RealGM is reporting that ESPN's Andy Katz just received a phone call from an NBA executive around 6:10 PM EST, regarding a blockbuster deal.

  • Ainge Says Deal With Seattle Unlikely, Discussing Prospects

    Draft Analyst Andy Katz said moments ago that the Celtics aren't likely to make a trade with Seattle involving guard Ray Allen.

  • Spurs: Team Will Buy D-League's Toros

    The Spurs have reached agreement to purchase the Austin Toros of the NBA’s developmental league, an NBA source said Thursday afternoon.

  • Amare To Charlotte In Three-Way Deal?

    In this proposed deal, Kevin Garnett would go to Phoenix and Amare Stoudemire would become a member of the Bobcats.

  • Oddsmakers Weigh In With Their Draft Expectations

    For the 6th year running, Bodog.

  • Toronto Trying For 11th Pick To Get Belinelli?

    Bryan Colangelo and the Toronto Raptors have no picks in this year's draft but they are actively trying to acquire one, floating Jose Calderon for the 11th pick in an attempt to land Italian prospect Marco Belinelli.

  • Oden's Agent, Blazers Refute Report

    Greg Oden's agent and Portland's general manager refuted an ESPN report Wednesday that said Oden's camp had been informed the former Ohio State phenom will be the top pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

  • Sources: KG Trade Before Draft Unlikely But Not Impossible

    While teams like the Lakers and Suns will continue to pursue Kevin Garnett, and the Wolves seem intent on trading him, sources say that it's unlikely, but not impossible, that a deal goes down by the time of the draft.

  • Hawks' Owners Veto Blockbuster Trade

    The Minnesota Timberwolves' attempts to get a great deal for Kevin Garnett hit a major roadblock on Wednesday afternoon, sources told ESPN.

  • Flip Could Be Trade Fodder

    Pistons guard Flip Murray could be used as trade bait during tonight's draft after he picked up his player option for next season.

  • Stuckey's Stock Rising

    If the Seattle SuperSonics are able to get a second lottery pick in today’s NBA draft, it appears they are targeting Eastern Washington guard Rodney Stuckey.

  • Houston Buys 54th Pick From Orlando

    The Orlando Magic have traded a second round pick (54th overall) in the 2007 NBA Draft to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations, General Manager Otis Smith announced this afternoon.

  • Still Trying For Yi But Warriors Dismiss Notion Of Dealing J-Rich

    "They're trying," one source said of the Warriors' springboard attempts. "But I don't know if they're going to get there."

  • With Garnett Slipping Away, Lakers Face Decisions

    The Big Ticket's arrival would have solved the Kobe Bryant crisis and made the two a deadly duo next season.

  • Sonics Offer Ray Allen To Celtics?

    Two league sources said the Sonics are calling around the league to gauge interest in guard Ray Allen.

  • Welcome To Draft Night 2007

    RealGM's Draft Night is back, bringing you all the selections, trades and rumors that makes Draft Night so exciting.

  • Big Baby Hurts Ankle In Last Predraft Workout

    Glen "Big Baby" Davis sprained his left ankle during a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, one day before the forward was expected to be picked in the NBA draft.

  • Raptors Looking To Move Into Late First Round

    Raptors' sources indicated there is a chance to deal with one of the teams with multiple picks — the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns or Charlotte — the asking price being a future first-round selection.

  • Report: Blazers Will Draft Oden With First Overall Pick

    The Blazers ended the suspense one day before the draft, admitting to ESPN they could not pass on the franchise center.

  • Walsh: No Validity To Laker Trade Talk

    Since Kobe Bryant made his trade demand public, the Lakers have been trying frantically to find the talent that will appease their superstar.

  • Isiah Wants A Big Deal Or Nothing At All

    Isiah Thomas has weighed options for acquiring another first-round pick and is said to be shopping Jared Jeffries while "paying very close attention to the Kevin Garnett/Jermaine O'Neal situations.

  • Garnett Deal Vetoed By Hawks Owner

    The chances are that Kevin Garnett will not be traded before the draft.

  • Nets Not Looking To Break Up Trio?

    Rod Thorn says it is not likely that he will trade any of the Nets' successful trio of Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson.

  • Will Knicks Draft Green As Future Point Guard?

    There is speculation that Isiah Thomas will try to find the future point guard of the Knicks in Thursday's draft and may have his sights set on 6-foot tall Taurean Green.

  • Could Law Slip To Miami?

    League executives believe Acie Law could be the last draft-night invitee to leave Madison Square Garden's green room, possibly falling to the Miami Heat at No.

  • Ainge Expects To Keep Pick, Says Pierce Hasn't Demanded Trade

    The Boston Celtics expect to keep the fifth pick in the NBA draft despite speculation about trades for veterans Kevin Garnett and Shawn Marion, the man who will make the choice said Wednesday.

  • Phoenix, Atlanta, Minnesota Three-Way Close?

    Kevin Garnett is close to going to the Phoenix Suns in a three-way trade that would send Phoenix forward Amare Stoudemire to the Atlanta Hawks, league sources said Wednesday.

  • Source: KG Prefers Phoenix Over Lakers

    A source close to Kevin Garnett has said that he has Phoenix higher than the Lakers on a short list of preferred destinations.

  • Colangelo: Calderon Rumors Are Nonsense

    There have been various reports that suggest Jose Calderon is being shopped, but GM Bryan Colangelo has cleared the air on the subject.

  • Nellie Still Not Sure On Return

    Don Nelson said Tuesday that he has been too busy in recent weeks preparing for Thursday's NBA draft to give whether or not he wants to continue coaching enough consideration, and doesn't think a final determination will be made until after the conclusion of the league's Las Vegas-based summer league on July 15.

  • Ellis Nearly Dealt To Atlanta?

    According to a league source, the Warriors had a deal on the table that would send Monta Ellis to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the No. 11 overall pick.

  • NBA Extends Deals With TNT And ESPN/ABC

    The NBA announced extensions of its television contracts with ESPN/ABC and TNT on Wednesday, deals that will include rights for digital media content.

  • Knicks Don't Have Pieces, But Lakers Restart Trade Talks For Jermaine

    "O'Neal is available and the Lakers are interested," said an Eastern Conference GM on Tuesday night. "That's what's being discussed now."

  • Knicks Interested In Wilson Chandler

    The more DePaul coach Jerry Wainwright talked about Wilson Chandler, the more apparent it became why Isiah Thomas is seriously considering the athletic, 6-8, sophomore forward with the Knicks’ pick (23rd overall) in tomorrow’s NBA Draft.

  • Bird: '50-50' Shot At Pacers Having A Pick

    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird said Tuesday there is a "50-50" chance the team will have a selection in Thursday's NBA draft in New York.

  • Sixers Looking To Move Up?

    The Sixers brought in Kansas' Julian Wright Tuesday -- but there's a fair chance he won't be in the mix when they make their first selection Thursday.

  • Nenad And Nets Have Big Plans

    Nenad Krstic knows what the Nets missed during their playoff series loss to the Cavaliers last month: someone who could battle under the basket and give them some kind of interior presence - namely, Krstic himself.

  • Lakers Considering Options At 19

    Perhaps never has a team with the No.

  • Kwame Brown To Undergo Shoulder Surgery Wednesday

    Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown, who underwent reconstructive surgery on his left ankle last month, is scheduled for an operation on his right shoulder Wednesday.

  • Sonics Won't Hire Coach Until After NBA Draft

    Sonics general manager Sam Presti confirmed Tuesday the team will concentrate this week on Thursday's NBA draft and will not hire a coach until Monday at the earliest.

  • Heat To Play Wait And See; May Trade Pick

    The Heat apparently will take a wait-and-see approach into Thursday's NBA Draft before it decides what to do with its first-round pick.

  • Houston Comeback Possible

    Isiah Thomas is hunting for someone who can knock down outside shots proficiently.

  • Rockets Taking Look At Eliyahu, Their 2nd Pick From 2006

    Before the Rockets begin the business of this season's draft, they will turn toward a player taken last season.

  • Talk Heating Up For Bulls #9 Pick?

    The Bulls aren't locked into drafting a big man despite the obvious need, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Finley Passes On Free Agency To Stay With Spurs

    San Antonio Spurs swingman Michael Finley notified the team Tuesday that he will bypass the opportunity to become a free agent July 1 and play out the final season of his contract with the newly crowned champions.

  • Sources: Suns Trying To Acquire Cats' Lottery Pick

    The Phoenix Suns are discussing a trade with the Charlotte Bobcats for the No. 8 pick to get into the NBA draft lottery.

  • Lakers Can't Get Garnett In 2-Team Deal With Wolves

    The Lakers don't have what the Wolves are looking for if they part ways with Kevin Garnett.

  • Abdur-Rahim Undergoes Surgery On Knee

    Sacramento Kings forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim underwent cleanup surgery Tuesday on his right knee.

  • LBJ Says Yes To Team USA

    LeBron James ended uncertainty about his status with the U.

  • C-Webb Unsure Of NBA Future

    Chris Webber is as unsure about his future in the NBA now as he was when the Detroit Pistons were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals earlier this month.

  • Sources: Sonics Offer Ridnour To Atlanta For 11th Pick

    Could Luke Ridnour be the Hawks' answer at point guard?

  • Heat To Play Preseason Game In Biloxi

    The Heat has agreed to move its Oct.

  • Flip Murray Exercises Option To Return To Pistons

    Pistons guard Ronald "Flip" Murray has exercised his player option for next season to return to the team, his agent, Mark Termini, said Tuesday.

  • Memphis Have Eyes On Young Frontcourt Player With Large Contract?

    Jerry West has reportedly told confidants that the Grizzlies have their eyes set on an established and young frontline player with a large contract.

  • Chicago Bringing Back Hawes For Second Workout

    The Chicago Bulls are bringing 7-footer Spencer Hawes back to Chicago on Tuesday for a second visit, two league sources said, inspiring belief that they're committed to taking him with the ninth pick.

  • Pierce Wants Out If Boston Doesn't Get A Veteran Co-Star

    According to a league executive, Paul Pierce has finally told team management that unless the Celtics come out of this week with a talented veteran co-star for him, they should expect him to make a public declaration soon after Thursday's draft that he wants a trade.

  • Even With KG, Would Kobe Still Want Out?

    Ken Berger believes the most under-reported piece of information surrounding the rumors of Kevin Garnett's potential trade to the Lakers came when Ric Bucher took to the airwaves as this story was unfolding.

  • Bobcats Open To Trading First Rounders

    The Charlotte Bobcats are making it clear: their two first round draft picks are for sale.

  • Sixers To Work Out Williams, Big Baby And Landry On Wednesday

    Sean Williams, Glen Davis and Carl Landry will all workout with the Sixers on Wednesday.

  • Lee Thinks Knicks "Can Be Great"

    David Lee says it's playoffs or bust next season for the Knicks.

  • Minnesota 'Pushing Garnett Hard' To Multiple Teams

    The rapid acceleration of the Kevin Garnett talks on the heels of his public rejection of possibly being dealt to Boston, coupled with Glen Taylor's intervention in the matter, only buttressed the notion that Minnesota has been "pushing Garnett hard" to multiple teams, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

  • Bucks Say Boykins Will Opt Out

    Earl Boykins will become a free agent, forgoing the $3 million player option on his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the Associate Press.

  • Wallace Set For Free Agency

    Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will become an unrestricted free agent Sunday after deciding not to extend his contract for another season.

  • Grunfeld Comfortable With Staying Put At 16

    Ernie Grunfeld, Wizards' President of Basketball Operations, is looking forward to making his second first round selection since he has been with the team.

  • Jasikevicius Picks Up Option

    Warriors guard Sarunas Jasikevicius picked up his $4 million option for next season, as expected, but it remains unlikely that Golden State will be the team issuing his paychecks.

  • Two Pacers To Stand Trial On Bar-Fight Charges

    Indiana Pacers players Jamaal Tinsley and Marquis Daniels will stand trial starting Sept.

  • Hawks Have Point Guard In Sights

    After years of passing on the likes of Deron Williams, Chris Paul and Marcus Williams, the Hawks have to address one of their biggest needs, the point guard position.

  • LeBron To Host ESPYs

    With an impressive effort in willing the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals, what's LeBron James to do for an encore? Try co-hosting chores for ESPN's ESPY Awards, which will air at 9 p.

  • Durant Has "Uncommon" Talent

    Kevin Durant can't bench-press 185 pounds.

  • O'Neal, Celtics A Mismatch?

    There are ongoing discussions concerning a four-team trade that could send Pacers forward/center Jermaine O'Neal to the Celtics, according to league sources.

  • Orlando To Contact Rashard, Offer Contract To Darko

    The Orlando Magic are expected to contact Seattle SuperSonics small forward Rashard Lewis and make a contract offer to power forward Darko Milicic on Sunday when the NBA free-agent market officially opens for business.

  • Deal Between Carter, Nets To Be Reached By Saturday?

    Saturday is the last day Vince Carter can opt out of the final year of his current deal.

  • Suns Group Watches Yi's Workout In LA

    The Suns have thrown more fire on the notion that the club is in line to trade into the top-10 in Thursday's draft.

  • Najera Chooses To Remain With Denver

    After much deliberation, forward Eduardo Najera has decided to stay with the Nuggets.

  • Rockets' Wells Exercises Contract Option

    Rockets swingman Bonzi Wells exercised the option on the final year of his contract Monday.

  • Mavericks Wait On George, Stackhouse

    For Dallas, the status of both Jerry Stackhouse and Devean George will be resolved in the next week, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

  • Knicks Reject Trade For Top 10 Pick

    The New York Times reports that the Knicks rejected at least one offer to move up into the top 10 selections of Thursday's NBA draft.

  • Durant To Grace Cover Of March Madness 08

    Kevin Durant will be the cover boy for March Madness 08.

  • Yao To Wed Teenage Sweetheart

    China's All Star NBA centre Yao Ming will wed his teenage sweetheart from Shanghai in August, after an eight-year courtship, state press reported Monday.

  • Celtics Pull Out Of Four-Way KG Deal

    The Lakers are now back to direct two-team talks with the Timberwolves.

  • Oberto Declines Player Option On Spurs' Contract

    Fabricio Oberto, the starting center for the NBA champion Spurs, has declined a player option on his contract and will become a restricted free agent.

  • Woodson Says Conley Is 'Ready'

    Any concerns about Mike Conley's size (6-foot-1, 175 pounds) were alleviated quickly, according to Hawks coach Mike Woodson.

  • Bulls GM Paxson: Deal For Kobe Unlikely

    Although Kobe Bryant apparently would like to join the Bulls, Chicago GM John Paxson sent a message to the Lakers' superstar on Monday: Don't count on it.

  • Georgia Tech's Young Declines Green Room Invite

    Joe Thomas made headlines in April for skipping the NFL Draft in order to go fishing with his father and despite being invited to be in the Green Room on Thursday, Georgia Tech's Thaddeus Young will be in Tennessee to spend the special evening with his family.

  • KG To L.A. Trade Talks Finally Arrive

    A multi-team trade discussion is underway involving the Lakers, Indiana, Minnesota.

  • Clippers And Pistons Most Serious Suitors For Belinelli?

    Marco Belinelli is keeping his options open ahead of the NBA draft, but his handlers believe the Los Angeles Clippers and Detroit Pistons are the best placed franchises to sign him up.

  • 'No Conversations' Between Blazers And Nets On Randolph

    Rod Thorn reiterated that the Nets have had “no conversations” with the Blazers regarding power forward Zach Randolph, who has a low post offense the Nets could sorely use (but he plays little defense).

  • Griffin: Suns Close To Moving Into Top-10

    The Suns are closing in on a trade that would put them in the top 10 of Thursday's draft, according to David Griffin, Phoenix's senior vice president of basketball operations.

  • Billups Opts Out Of Contract

    Chauncey Billups officially opted out of his contract Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1.

  • Wolves Like Brewer At No. 7

    Are the Minnesota Timberwolves leaning towards Florida guard/forward Corey Brewer with the seventh overall pick? "He does everything," Wolves coach Randy Wittman said.

  • Minnesota To Target Artest If KG Stays?

    Kevin Garnett did his best to shoot down a rumored trade that would have sent him to Boston for Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, the No.

  • Garnett To Boston Deal Not Dead Yet

    Despite reports to the contrary, sources confirmed last night there is still life to a Celtics deal for Kevin Garnett.

  • Stuckey The Surprise Of The Green Room List

    We have known for months that Greg Oden and Kevin Durant would be in the Green Room, but who are the other 13 players in Thursday's draft?

  • Durant Takes To The Court For Sonics Officials

    Kevin Durant spent about 45 minutes working out for SuperSonics officials, almost certain that his professional future will begin in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Lee Wants To Remain With Knicks

    With the Knicks being mentioned in many trade rumors, one name being thrown around is forward David Lee.

  • Rockets Drafting On Talent, Not Need

    For all the uncertainty involved with having the 26th pick in the NBA draft, there is one thing Rockets general manager Daryl Morey does know.

  • Celtic Fans Don't Want Big Al Traded

    The possibility of bringing Kevin Garnett to Boston and sending Al Jefferson and the No.

  • Toronto Has MLE Set Aside For Pietrus?

    Once free agency starts, the Raptors have their mid-level exception set aside for Golden State's Mickael Pietrus, who could start for them next season at small forward, according to Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News.

  • New Jersey To Make A Run For Randolph?

    Once the Nets get Vince Carter's signature on a four-year, $60 million contract, insiders say they'll investigate making a move for Portland's Zach Randolph.

  • Teammate: Boston Trade Talk Angered KG

    "What got Kevin upset is that he thought he might be going to Phoenix, but then he heard about Boston," said a teammate of Kevin Garnett who recently spoke with the All-Star.

  • Celtics To Go With Yi?

    According to league and team sources, the Celtics are very interested in selecting Yi with the fifth pick in Thursday's draft, if Danny Ainge does not trade it.

  • Lee Doesn't Like Trade Rumors

    David Lee has heard his name in trade rumors involving the Knicks and Jermaine O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.

  • Nuggets Willing To Trade Camby?

    Teams are actively trying to pry big men Nene and Marcus Camby away from Denver, according to NBA sources.

  • Carter Close To Working Out Deal With New Jersey

    Vince Carter is expected to opt out of his deal, but is likely to remain a Net.

  • T-Mac Says He Couldn't Bench 185 At Durant's Age

    Tracy McGrady, on Kevin Durant's disappointing showing in the weight room: "When I was his age, I couldn't bench press 185 myself.

  • Nets Look At Sean Williams

    The Nets did have a scout attend Sean Williams' workout in Houston earlier this month, and came away very impressed.

  • Agent Says Wells Staying With Rockets Next Season

    Veteran guard Bonzi Wells plans to stick with the Houston Rockets during the 2007-08 season, his agent told a Houston television station on Saturday.

  • Lakers Have No Intention Of Trading Kobe

    The Lakers are still not taking Kobe Bryant's trade demands seriously.

  • Hawks Unveil New Uniforms

    It's a new era for the Atlanta Hawks as the team unveiled new logos and uniforms for next season.

  • Kobe Was Almost Drafted By The Nets?

    The Nets had worked out Kobe Bryant three times, and fell madly in love all three times.

  • Milwaukee Denied Yi Workout

    The Bucks won't have the luxury of checking out Yi Jianlian one more time before the June 28 NBA draft.

  • Zo Still Undecided About Return

    Heat center Alonzo Mourning said in an e-mail Friday morning he still hasn’t decided whether he will play next season.

  • Seattle To Name Coach After Draft?

    Scott Brooks has emerged as another coaching candidate for the Seattle SuperSonics, interviewing with Sonics general manager Sam Presti on June 15.

  • O'Connor Says AK-47 Isn't On Block

    Jazz basketball operations senior vice president Kevin O'Connor made it clear Friday that the notion Andrei Kirilenko is on the NBA trade block is an inaccurate one.

  • Fizer Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Maccabi Tel Aviv's roster for the 2007/08 season continued to take shape on Thursday, with the signing of American forward Marcus Fizer to a two-year contract worth approximately $1 million per season.

  • Suns Want To Move Up In Draft

    The Suns are working feverlishly behind the scenes to get themselves back among the top 10 picks in the June 28 draft.

  • Sixers Working Phones, But No Moves Yet

    Sixers bos Billy King revealed that he and his staff had a telephone conversation Thursday with Tiago Splitter, the 6-11 Brazilian forward who had been an early entry in the draft the previous 3 years and withdrew each time.

  • Bryant And Kupchak Talk, But No Change Apparent

    Kobe Bryant met with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak for about an hour at the team's training facility.

  • Wright's Workout With Bucks Painful

    Julian Wright grimaced in pain as he tried to get through a grueling workout with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

  • Kerr: Landing Garnett Unlikely

    Phoenix GM Steve Kerr admitted the Suns and T-Wolves have and are talking about a deal to bring Minnesota’s 10-time All-Star to Phoenix.

  • Sacramento Picks Up Options On Garcia, Douby

    The Sacramento Kings exercised contract options for the 2008-09 season on forward Francisco Garcia and guard Quincy Douby on Friday.

  • Sonics Meet With Oden, Doesn't Work Out

    This time, Greg Oden didn't have to apologize for a sub-par workout as he did two days earlier when he visited with the Portland Trail Blazers.

  • Durant Impresses Blazers

    Kevin Durant worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, two days after Greg Oden, as both players show their talents to the team with the top draft pick.

  • Hudson Wants Out Of Minnesota

    Troy Hudson's agent said Friday that he called owner Glen Taylor to say that the point guard would like to play elsewhere next season.

  • Kerr: Suns Are In On KG Talks

    "Maybe because he's said, 'Hey, I want to be there,' maybe that part makes it a little more plausible," said GM Steve Kerr.

  • Durant Works Out For Trail Blazers

    Kevin Durant worked out with the Trail Blazers on Friday, two days after Greg Oden, as both players show their talents to the team with the top pick.

  • Acie Law Cancels Workout, Given Guarantee?

    Point guard Acie Law pulled out of his scheduled workout with the Hornets on Thursday.

  • Miller On Kirilienko: He Needs To Grow Up

    Larry Miller told Gordon Monson and his radio co-host Kevin Graham on 1280 The Zone on Thursday that he agreed Kirilenko has vast maturing to do: "He hasn't just flat laid down on us.

  • Oden Signs With Nike

    Greg Oden has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, the shoe and apparel maker confirmed Friday.

  • O'Brien Expects To Coach O'Neal Next Season

    Jim O'Brien believes the odds favor All-Star forward Jermaine O'Neal wearing a Pacers uniform next season.

  • Wolves Owner Says KG Trade Unlikely

    Glen Taylor acknowledges that the possibility of trading Kevin Garnett exists, but that is remains unlikely.

  • Garnett Nixes Deal To Boston

    In a proposed deal, Kevin Garnett and Troy Hudson were headed to Boston in exchange for Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Wally Szczerbiak, Sebastian Telfair and the fifth pick in next Thursday's draft

  • Randolph Opts To Stay With Sixers

    Shavlik Randolph hasn't been completely ready to exercise his basketball skills, but he was more than ready to exercise his contract option with the 76ers.

  • Report: Tennessee Coach Pat Summitt Hospitalized For Dehydration

    Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt was admitted to St.

  • Wolves And Suns Have Talked Trade

    Minnesota is expected to demand Amare Stoudemire and a first-round pick from Atlanta in the 2008 draft in exchange for Kevin Garnett.

  • Bucks Exercise 4th-Year Options On Bogut And Villanueva

    General Manager Larry Harris announced today that the Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contracts of Andrew Bogut and Charlie Villanueva by exercising the fourth-year options of their rookie scale contracts.

  • Garnett Isn't Interested In Boston

    Sources tell Marc Stein that Kevin Garnett would want to go to Phoenix if he is dealt.

  • Jermaine To L.A. Talks Continue?

    Despite Kobe Bryant's trade request, the Lakers are still talking to the Pacers about Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Petrie Preferred Shaw?

    As Jerry Tarkanian understood it, the Sacramento Kings' owners and general manager disagreed on the choice of the team's next head coach.

  • West Is Very High On Noah

    A league source suggests that Memphis president Jerry West is very high on Joakim Noah, though it remains to be seen how Chris Wallace's arrival will factor into the decision.

  • Atlanta Looking To Trade A 1st Rounder?

    Picking Mike Conley No.

  • Source: Nets And Cavaliers Will Go After Blatche With 5-Year Contracts

    Meantime, according to a league source, the Nets and Cavaliers are prepared to offer five-year contracts with a first-year salary of around $4 million to Wizards restricted free agent forward Andray Blatche when the free agency period opens July 1.

  • Nets Not Interested In Restarting Kidd For Bynum Talks

    Nets GM Ed Stefanski has no plans of reigniting trade talks with the Lakers regarding Jason Kidd in an Andrew Bynum package.

  • Celtics Move Closer To KG

    “There’s a good chance nothing happens,” the source cautioned, “but the talks seem to be ongoing. Neither side seems willing to drop this.”

  • Oden Works Out At '75 Percent'

    It was the workout for which everyone has been waiting.

  • O'Malley To Leave Post In Washington

    Susan O'Malley, who became the first female president of an NBA franchise when she was named to head the Washington Bullets in 1991, will step down from her post as president of Washington Sports and Entertainment when her contract expires June 30.

  • Najera Expected To Pass On International Tourney

    Unlike some of his Nuggets teammates, Eduardo Najera is not expected to play international basketball this summer.

  • Presti Makes Presence Felt In Seattle; Fires Two

    Sonics general manager Sam Presti is quickly putting an imprint on his new organization, and there was no better example of that than Wednesday when the team confirmed the firings of two key front office members.

  • Euroleague's Best To Play Rockets In Preseason

    Though it is still unclear whether Vassilis Spanoulis will play for either team next season, Spanoulis' current club will host his old one in a highlight game on the Rockets' preseason schedule.

  • Lewis Interested In New York

    Agent Tony Dutt, who goes way back with Isiah Thomas as Marcus Camby’s first agent, told The Post that Rashard Lewis will consider a half-dozen teams.

  • Brown: Petrie Ruled Me Out Before We Talked

    From the beginning of the Kings' coaching search, the message was made clear by team co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof that this decision would be made by basketball president Geoff Petrie.

  • Ordeal Over: Jax's Guilty Plea Heard

    Stephen Jackson pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony count of criminal recklessness for firing a gun outside a strip club last fall and was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service.

  • Marc Jackson Unsure Of Future In N.O.

    Despite his willingness to play fewer minutes behind second-year players Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons, Marc Jackson is not sure if the Hornets will make a push to re-sign him next month.

  • Buss Faces DUI Misdemeanors

    Lakers owner Jerry Buss faces two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence in connection with his arrest last month near Carlsbad.

  • McHale: I'm Not Actively Shopping KG

    Kevin McHale dismissed the Kevin Garnett trade rumors as the typical chatter that happens between executives in the days leading up to the draft.

  • Oden Works Out For Blazers

    Greg Oden admitted he was out of breath after his solo workout Wednesday for the Trail Blazers.

  • Blazers Name Larry Miller Team President

    The Trail Blazers on Wednesday named Larry Miller as the new team president.

  • Boykins Opts For Free Agency

    Sources have confirmed to RealGM’s Christopher Reina that Earl Boykins will not exercise his $3 million player option with the Bucks for the 2007-2008 season.

  • RealGM's Trade Builder Being Used By NBA Teams

    As many as 14 general managers this season will be using RealGM's Trade Builder to come up with trade ideas that fit under the salary cap.

  • Sources: Bulls Still Interested In Garnett

    According to sources, the Bulls still are very interested in Kevin Garnett, but the offer they would put together for him now wouldn't be as good as it was last February.

  • Magic GM Says Kobe's Agent Hasn't Contacted Him

    Magic General Manager Otis Smith said Tuesday that he never was contacted by the agent for disgruntled Lakers star Kobe Bryant, despite a newspaper report to the contrary.

  • Garrity Exercises Option, Will Stay In Orlando

    Orlando Magic players Keyon Dooling and Pat Garrity have exercised the player option in their contracts, opting to return to the team next season instead of becoming a free agent.

  • Sonics Won't Shop No. 2 Pick For Kobe

    The Sonics are not a suitor for Kobe Bryant, who reportedly met owner Jerry Buss in Spain days ago and reiterated trade demands.

  • Carter Staying Put?

    Virtually every day since the conclusion of the season, Vince Carter has been at the Nets' practice facility, conducting himself like an employee who figures to stick around for a very long time.

  • Kupchak Finally Speaks

    In his first comments since Kobe Bryant's headache-inducing trade demand, Mitch Kupchak, the Lakers' general manager, said Tuesday he has been tirelessly seeking a trade to help the team's short-term fortunes but that his efforts have been complicated by the public assumption that the Lakers are desperate to deal.

  • Landry Impresses Bucks In Workout

    Grouped with Florida's Corey Brewer, a possible lottery pick, and Hawaii's Matt Lojeski, a Racine St.

  • Ferry Given Permission To Exceed Lux Tax

    According to team sources, General Manager Danny Ferry has permission from Cavs ownership to exceed the luxury-tax threshold for the first time in team history.

  • Paxson Says Lakers Have Not Contacted Bulls About Kobe

    While ESPN is reporting that the Bulls and Lakers are talking trade for Kobe Bryant, John Paxson says otherwise

  • Two-Man Race To Be Sonics' Coach?

    What began as three-man derby in the Sonics' coaching search appears to be narrowing to a two-man race as one-time front-runner Rick Carlisle continues to deny interest in the position while San Antonio assistant P.

  • Smith, Team Doctors Meet

    Nuggets guard J.

  • Appeals Court Tosses Sprewell Libel Suit Vs. NY Post

    A state appeals court in Manhattan dismissed former basketball star Latrell Sprewell's libel suit against the New York Post over the newspaper's account of how he broke his finger nearly five years ago.

  • Brian Hill On His Way To Jersey?

    Former Orlando Magic coach Brian Hill, who was fired last month with another year and $3 million left on his contract, is leaning toward a quick return to the NBA this season as an assistant with the New Jersey Nets.

  • Keyon Dooling Picks Up Option With Magic

    Earlier this week, Magic guard Keyon Dooling picked up the option on his original three-year contract, bypassing the chance to become a free agent next month.

  • Nuggets' Nene Returns To Brazil's National Team

    Denver Nuggets forward Nene said Tuesday he will end a four-year absence and rejoin Brazil's national team for this summer's Olympic qualifier.

  • Vin Baker Arrested On Alcohol Charge

    Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker, whose 14-year NBA career was marred by bouts of depression and alcoholism, was charged early Tuesday with drunken driving after leaving an eastern Connecticut casino.

  • Rashard's Paperwork Filed On Time

    Sonics Director of Public Relations Tom Savage confirmed on Tuesday that the paperwork was filed on time and both parties understand that Rashard Lewis is a free agent as of July 1st.

  • Report: Theus To Be Named Kings Head Coach

    News10 in Sacramento is reporting that New Mexico State head coach and former NBA player Reggie Theus will be named the head coach of the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.

  • Report: Theus To Be Named Kings Head Coach

    News10 in Sacramento is reporting that New Mexico State head coach and former NBA player Reggie Theus will be named the head coach of the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.

  • Raptors Games Back On CBC

    Sources confirmed that the CBC has reached an agreement in principle to air a package of Raptors games in 2007-08, the first time the National Basketball Association team's telecasts will be on main network television since 2001-02, when CTV carried a few.

  • Lakers Begin Trade Talks With Chicago?

    Could Kobe Bryant be on his way to the Windy City to follow in Michael Jordan's footsteps?

  • Sloan: We're Keeping Kirilenko

    Despite complaints about his playing time and even tears during the playoffs, Andrei Kirilenko likely will remain with the Utah Jazz.

  • Official List Of Players Staying In Draft Released

    Mike Conley is one of 32 collegiate players who are early candidates for the NBA Draft.

  • T-Wolves Hire John-Blair Bickerstaff As Assistant

    John-Blair Bickerstaff has been hired as an assistant on the staff of Timberwolves coach Randy Wittman, the team announced Tuesday.

  • Report: Procedural Error May Cost Sonics' Lewis Free Agency

    A procedural error may cost the SuperSonics' Rashard Lewis an opportunity at free agency, according to a published report.

  • Report: Vin Baker Arrested On DWI Charges

    Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker was arrested early Tuesday morning on drunken driving charges, according to a report on the Hartford Courant's web site.

  • Sources: Kobe Won't Be A Wizard

    Contrary to Internet rumors, there have been no discussions between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers about a possible trade involving Gilbert Arenas and Kobe Bryant, according to two league sources with knowledge of the situation.

  • Artest Regrets How Tenure In Indiana Ended

    In all ways but one, it's like Ron Artest never left the Indiana Pacers.

  • Celtics And Wolves Discuss Garnett

    Celtics director of basketball operations Danny Ainge acknowledged that he has talked with the Minnesota Timberwolves about a potential trade for Kevin Garnett.

  • Suns Say Trade Rumors Are Just That

    The Suns have been tossed into the rumors as trade destinations for Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant.

  • Profanity-Laced Video of Kobe Demanding Trade Surfaces

    Alert the paparazzi.

  • D'Antoni Laughs Off Prospect Of Kobe Trade

    Those in the Suns camp remain unanimous in their belief that the Lakers aren’t going to trade disgruntled superstar Kobe Bryant anywhere.

  • Bobcats Tab Dell Curry As An Assistant Coach

    The Charlotte Bobcats hired Dell Curry as an assistant coach Monday, while former assistant John Outlaw was named director of pro player personnel.

  • Hill Thinks Sonics Will Stay In Seattle

    Former Sonics coach Bob Hill still believes the team will find a way to get a new arena built and remain in Seattle.

  • Baylor's Bruce Withdraws From Draft

    Aaron Bruce, an Australian guard who played at Baylor University last season, has withdrawn his name from next week's National Basketball Association (NBA) draft.

  • Injury Concerns About Oden

    Teams will be taking a close look at the medical evaluations of the top picks leading up to the June 28 draft.

  • Amateur Video Of Bryant Stirs Controversy

    Kobe Bryant reportedly directs harsh statements at his teammate Andrew Bynum and Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak in an amateur video.

  • Lakers Say They Still Plan To Build Around Kobe

    Kobe Bryant is making it very clear that he wants out of Los Angeles, but the Lakers don't appear ready to make a move.

  • Kobe's Blog Post Several Weeks Old

    Kobe Bryant's widely reported blog post was not written on Sunday as believed, but several weeks ago.

  • Jackson To Plead Guilty, Avoid Jail

    Stephen Jackson of the Golden State Warriors will admit to criminal recklessness in firing a gun outside a strip club and, if the plea agreement is accepted by a judge, pay a $5,000 fine and perform 100 hours of community service, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office said Monday.

  • Hawes Decides He Is Ready For NBA

    Spencer Hawes, freshman center from the University of Washington, announced Monday he will leave school and remain in the draft.

  • Sources: Minnesota Asking Around For KG's Value

    Sources from several NBA teams say the Wolves have been making calls to gauge Kevin Garnett's trade value throughout the league.

  • Big Names To Come Through Hawks' Workouts

    Without a doubt, the Atlanta Hawks hold the key to the 2007 NBA Draft since they hold the 3rd and 11th picks.

  • Blazers Still Contemplating Selection

    "I guarantee I haven't made up my mind," said GM Kevin Pritchard.

  • Kirilenko Almost Dealt To Toronto In February?

    When asked about the Jazz and starting small forward Andrei Kirilenko during a recent online chat, ESPN.

  • Hardin Decides To Stay At Cal

    DeVon Hardin came away from the past two weeks convinced he would be a first-round pick in the June 28 NBA draft.

  • Green Stays In Draft

    Jeff Green, a 6-foot-9 forward, has decided to remain in the NBA draft and won't return to the Hoyas for his senior season, ESPN reported Monday, citing an unnamed source close to Green.

  • Gooden Being Shopped?

    The Cavs have salary-cap issues and might be unable to re-sign Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic, two of their top six players.

  • Buss Addresses Season Ticket Holders

    In the letter, Jerry Buss said he wanted to address "overriding concerns or questions of the basketball side of the Lakers organization."

  • Hawes Still Undecided Despite Invite To Draft

    Spencer Hawes remained silent on whether or not he will keep his name in the draft on Sunday, even though he is one of 14 players invited to attend the event by the NBA.

  • Nuggets Looking To Get Into The Draft

    The Nuggets do not have a pick in the June 28 NBA draft, but team officials say there remains a chance that could change.

  • Grizzlies Choose Celtics' Wallace As Team's GM

    The Grizzlies have hired Boston's Chris Wallace as their general manager, while Jerry West (pictured) is expected to stay in Memphis as a consultant

  • Thousands Of Fans Turn Up For Spurs' Title Parade

    "I put Eva on the couch," Tony Parker said, saying he has slept with his MVP trophy the last couple of nights.

  • Marquette's James Withdraws From Draft

    Marquette sophomore G Dominic James will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school, Marquette coach Tom Crean told ESPN.

  • Lindsey Goes To San Antonio Front Office

    Rockets vice president for basketball operations Dennis Lindsey accepted an offer to replace Sam Presti as the Spurs assistant general manager.

  • Carlesimo To Land Seattle Gig?

    Spurs assistant P.

  • Brown Won't Hunt Down Kings' Job

    If the first day was any indication, the prospect of Larry Brown coaching the Kings seemed about as likely as Ohio State center Greg Oden coming to Sacramento with the No.

  • Chicago Looking At Conley

    Neither Kirk Hinrich nor Ben Gordon is necessarily a true point guard, but it’s not likely the Bulls would look to fill that position with the No.

  • Magic Waiting For Arenas?

    This won't be the most popular thing to do -- it will be another big disappointment -- but the best thing the Orlando Magic could do with their money this summer is to sit on it.

  • Kobe Makes Bold Statement On His Site

    Kobe Bryant says that he has a different vision of the Lakers' future than owner Jerry Buss has.

  • Does Chandler Have A New York Promise?

    Wilson Chandler from DePaul backed out of a workout with the Bulls due to an ankle injury, but there could be an alternative reason.

  • Lee, Frye, Crawford On The Table For Kobe?

    Isiah Thomas has said he will keep Eddy Curry out of any offer the Knicks make to acquire Kobe Bryant.

  • Marbury: Kobe In New York Would Help NBA

    Stephon Marbury said on Saturday that he would welcome a trade for Kobe Bryant.

  • Hardin Expected To Sign With Agent

    Potential NBA draft pick DeVon Hardin is expected to announce on Sunday that he's signed with an agent and won't return to Cal for his senior season, a source close to the family said.

  • Dumars Says Suns' Asking Price For Marion Is Too High

    The Suns would want "two of your starting players, the 15th and the 27th pick for that?" said Joe Dumars recently, without acknowledging Shawn Marion by name.

  • Green Has Surgery On His Right Knee

    Guard Willie Green, who is entering his fifth season with the 76ers, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Friday and is expected to be ready well before training camp begins in October.

  • Chicago Working Under Assumption Lakers Won't Deal Kobe

    Kobe Bryant visited the Bulls when he was a free agent in 2004.

  • Cook Ready To Help Out

    College undergraduates have until Monday to pull out of the NBA draft, but Daequan Cook has already made up his mind.

  • Bonzi To Make Decision This Week

    Next week, Bonzi Wells will have to make it official.

  • Could Hill Return To Detroit?

    Friday's trade, of Carlos Delfino, cleared $1.

  • Hawes One Of The Big Decisions For Monday

    Spencer Hawes, freshman center from Washington, must decide by Monday if he wants to pull out of the NBA draft and return to school for his sophomore season.

  • Johnny Buss Speaks Out Again

    Johnny Buss went public in efforts to clarify an Internet post he made, saying it was meant as supportive of Bryant if he were to be traded.

  • Spurs Trying To Pluck Exec Lindsey From Houston

    The Spurs sought and received permission to interview Rockets vice president for basketball operations/player personnel Dennis Lindsey to replace Sam Presti, who left a similar position with the Spurs to become the SuperSonics general manager, two officials with NBA teams said on Saturday.

  • Bulls And Knicks Reportedly On Kobe's Wish List

    Kobe Bryant is the only player in the NBA whose contract contains a no-trade clause.

  • Amare Calls Himself A 'Basketholic'

    Amare Stoudemire is taking the disappointment of losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals into the offseason.

  • Amare Calls Himself A 'Basketholic'

    Amare Stoudemire is taking the disappointment of losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals into the offseason.

  • Bucks Very Impressed With Brandan Wright

    Brandan Wright impressed the Bucks during his workout with the club on Friday.

  • Report: Larry Brown Interested In Kings Coaching Job

    Larry Brown, the veteran coach who had a disappointing single season coaching the New York Knicks in his most recent stint on the bench, would be interested in getting back into coaching with the Sacramento Kings, a newspaper reported.

  • Cleveland Wants Varejao And Pavolvic Back

    Anderson Varejao and guard Sasha Pavlovic become restricted free agents this summer and the Cavaliers want them both back.

  • Source: Bryant Tells Buss That He Wants Out

    Jerry Buss and Kobe Bryant met in Spain on Friday, where Kobe reiterated his demand to be traded.

  • Dampier Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

    Erick Dampier underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday to repair a small tear of the right rotator cuff.

  • Finals Ratings Hit A New Low

    San Antonio's four-game sweep of Cleveland finished with a record-low 6.

  • Delfino Traded To Toronto

    The Raptors acquired Carlos Delfino from Detroit in exchange for two second round picks.

  • Theus And Shaw Interview For Kings' Job

    New Mexico State's Reggie Theus was in Las Vegas Friday morning for a second interview with the Sacramento Kings.

  • Judge Says 50 Cent Won't Have To Testify At Iverson Trial

    Rapper 50 Cent will not have to testify at NBA star Allen Iverson's assault trial this month, a federal judge ruled Friday.

  • Conley Not Expecting To End Up With Oden

    Unless Portland, which has the top pick in this year's draft and likely will take Greg Oden, trades to acquire the rights to Mike Conley, Conley will get his first opportunity to shine on his own.

  • McHale Suggests More Moves Will Come

    Kevin McHale suggested that the Mike James for Juwan Howard swap is only the first in what could be a series of moves designed to reshape a Wolves roster that has underachieved the past few seasons.

  • Nash Interviews For Memphis GM Job

    John Nash, a general manager with four NBA teams, most recently the Portland Trail Blazers, has interviewed for a similar position with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

  • Jordan Gets NY And NJ Workouts

    The Nets and Knicks worked out Michael Jordan's kid yesterday.

  • C's Add To Must-See List

    The super six on the Celtics’ list of draft possibilities at No.

  • Durant Makes First Trip To Seattle

    Texas forward Kevin Durant is getting acclimated to what will likely be his new home.

  • James Expects Cavaliers To Remain Contenders

    The Cleveland Cavaliers came up short in their first trip to the NBA Finals, bowing out in Game 4 Thursday night with an 83-82 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Gilbert Explains Reasoning Of Opt Out In Latest Blog

    In the latest installment of his popular blog on NBA.com, Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas comments on his decision to opt out of his contract next summer.

  • Spurs Win Fourth Championship

    For the fourth time since 1999, the San Antonio Spurs are the NBA Champions as they defeated the Cavaliers in Game 4 by a final score of 83-82. Tony Parker was named Finals MVP.

  • Jermaine Wants Lakers But Trade Talks Stall

    The Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for Jermaine O'Neal and Troy Murphy.

  • Byron Houston Arrested On Indecent Exposure Charge

    Former NBA player Byron Houston was arrested Wednesday on an indecent exposure charge.

  • Rockets And Wolves Finalize Trade

    The Rockets re-acquired Mike James along with reserve forward Justin Reed Thursday by trading power forward Juwan Howard to the Timberwolves.

  • Walton Believes Kobe's Trade Wishes Are Temporary

    Luke Walton views Kobe Bryant's recent outbursts about possibly wanting to be traded as temporary products of his frustration with losing.

  • Duhon: No Hard Feelings If Traded

    Chris Duhon has helped return the Bulls organization to the playoffs, but as the team looks to improve, his name has been appearing in trade rumors.

  • Nike Afraid To Give Durant LeBron-Type Of Money

    Kevin Durant is reportedly the preferred member of the class of 2007.

  • Hill Says Toronto Is On The Radar

    Grant Hill will be a free agent this summer and says the Raptors are a team he will consider.

  • Rambis No Longer Candidate For Kings Job

    Kurt Rambis is believed to no longer be a candidate for the head coaching job in Sacramento and will remain a Lakers assistant coach.

  • Sixers Like Hawes, Lo