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Knicks Acquire Draft Rights To Clippers' Jordan

The Knicks kept tinkering with their roster two days before training camp, acquiring the draft rights to Jared Jordan on Sunday and working toward a buyout of Dan Dickau's contract.

The Knicks traded cash considerations to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that sends last season's NCAA assists leader back to New York. The Clippers took Jordan with the 45th pick in the NBA draft.

Jordan could compete for a backup point guard spot that will become open once the Knicks have completed their buyout of Dickau, who was acquired from Portland in the Zach Randolph trade in June. Dickau isn't expected to be in camp when it opens Tuesday in Charleston, S.C.

Via ESPN


Raptors Make Martin Signing Official

The Toronto Raptors signed veteran guard Darrick Martin. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 5-foot-11 Martin has played 12 NBA seasons with Toronto, Minnesota, Vancouver, Sacramento, Dallas and the Los Angeles Clippers. In 31 games last season with the Raptors, he averaged three points and 1.4 assists.

Via Miami Herald


Marbury: On Paper We're A Championship Team

The New York Knicks have rather high goals set in place for the upcoming season.

"Our goal isn't to make the playoffs anymore," center Eddy Curry said. "Because I think that should be a given with the talent we have and the coaching we have. I would love to come out of the East."

Those are Curry's first remarks of the offseason during which he was robbed at gunpoint in his suburban Chicago home in July, bolted the Windy City and laid low in Westchester. Curry made the bold statement in a Knicks promotional video, dubbed "The Knick Experience."

"Our team, on paper, is a championship team," Stephon Marbury added recently. "How far can we go? It's going to be decided on us."

Via New York Post


Sep 2007 Archive

  • New Orleans Plans To Waive Wesley

    The Hornets plan on releasing newly acquired guard David Wesley, who arrived from Cleveland for Cedric Simmons.

  • Jaric Wants To Be Dealt From Minnesota

    Marko Jaric, attending the Timberwolves media session Friday, made it very clear that he has asked to be traded and would prefer to play for another team this season.

  • Gordon, Deng In Line For Extensions

    The Bulls hope to come to terms on contract extensions for Ben Gordon and Luol Deng before the season starts, but with training camp starting Monday, nothing is imminent.

  • Warriors Not Extending Baron's Contract

    A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that there is no extension forthcoming from the Warriors for point guard Baron Davis.

  • Jury Wants Readbacks In Thomas Suit Deliberations

    A jury asked for hundreds of pages of testimony and documents before finishing its first full day of deliberations Friday in the sexual harassment case brought by a former top New York Knicks executive against coach Isiah Thomas.

  • McGrady To Miss Media Day Activities

    The Houston Rockets are saying All-star guard Tracy McGrady has been excused from media activities next week in Houston.

  • Rockets, Landry Agree On Deal

    The Rockets and second-round pick Carl Landry came to terms on a contract on Saturday, less than 48 hours before the Rockets are to report Monday for the start of training camp, an individual with knowledge of the talks said.

  • Raptors Sign Senior Advisor Embry To Extension

    The Toronto Raptors have re-signed senior basketball advisor Wayne Embry to a contract extension.

  • Nets Guard Williams To Have Foot Surgery

    New Jersey Nets backup point guard Marcus Williams broke a bone in his right foot and will have surgery on Monday.

  • Spurs Sign Second-Round Pick Williams

    The San Antonio Spurs signed their 2007 second-round draft pick on Saturday, coming to terms with forward Marcus Williams.

  • Wolves Sign Second-Round Pick Richard

    The Minnesota Timberwolves signed second-round draft pick Chris Richard on Saturday.

  • Cavaliers Trade Wesley For Cedric Simmons

    Ex-Hornet Cedric Simmons was traded to Cleveland for David Wesley

  • Nets Add Eddie Gill To Roster

    According to HoopsHype.

  • Sixers Still Working Towards Extension With Iguodala

    Philadelphia 76ers' General Manager Billy King said recently that negotiations have continued on an extension for Andre Iguodala.

  • Seattle Adds Jermaine Jackson To Training Camp Roster

    The Sonics will not conduct a massive audition for the single spot open on the roster and will bring just one player to training camp who does not have a guaranteed contract.

  • Bird Confident Pacers Are Mixing Up A Winner

    "Chemistry" was the word Larry Bird threw around Conseco Fieldhouse on Friday.

  • Jury In Garden Lawsuit Takes Weekend Off, To Resume Monday

    The jury in Anucha Browne Sanders’s lawsuit against Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden deliberated for seven and a half hours yesterday, asked repeatedly for clarification and hundreds of pages of testimony, but did not reach a verdict.

  • Cavaliers Sign Devin Brown

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Devin Brown to a contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Grizzles Hire Mark Price As Shooting Coach

    The Memphis Grizzlies signed Mark Price, the NBA's all-time free-throw percentage leader, as their shooting coach this week.

  • Pacers To Release Armstrong

    After failing to work out a trade with Dallas or Golden State, the Pacers are expected to release veteran point guard Darrell Armstrong on Monday.

  • Pavlovic Probably Won't Be At Camp

    Don't call it a holdout, but when the Cavs open training camp Monday, the signs point to Sasha Pavlovic not being there.

  • Sources: Warriors Will Wait To Extend Davis' Deal

    Talks between Baron Davis and the Golden State Warriors on a contract extension have been officially shelved by the Warriors until next summer, according to NBA front-office sources.

  • Jordan, Haywood Try Again

    In Washington, the relationship between Brendan Haywood and Eddie Jordan appeared to be shattered beyond repair following the Wizards' season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season.

  • T-Wolves And Mavs Swap Guards

    Trenton Hassell heads to the Mavericks, while Greg Buckner will now call Minnesota home after the teams exchanged guards on Friday night

  • Wolves' Howard Would Prefer To Play For Contender

    Timberwolves forward Juwan Howard would rather not serve as the mentor to a team that has nine players that are 25 years old or younger, ESPN is reporting.

  • Mavericks Name Elie Assistant Coach

    The Dallas Mavericks hired Mario Elie as an assistant coach on Friday.

  • Kobe Silent On Plans To Be At Camp

    Although Kobe Bryant is expected to attend the Lakers' media day on Monday, his spokesperson Catherine Sebring declined comment when asked about his plans, lending a bit of intrigue.

  • Arenas Wants To Buy Bonds' Ball To Prevent Asterisk

    If Gilbert Arenas has his way, the baseball Barry Bonds hit for his record-breaking 756th career homer will never be branded with an asterisk.

  • Houston Narrowing Down His Options

    Allan Houston has narrowed down his possible desinations to the Knicks and Nets, with Cleveland as the third option.

  • Nets' Marcus Williams Fractures Foot

    New Jersey Nets guard Marcus Williams has suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal of the right foot, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Webber Pondering Greek Team's Multi-Million Offer

    Chris Webber could be heading to Europe for a two-year deal worth between $10 million and $12 million, according to ESPN.

  • Ex-Hornet Traylor Gets Probation In Tax-Fraud Case

    A federal judge sentenced Robert "Tractor" Traylor to three years of probation Friday after the former NBA player and Michigan star admitted to preparing a false tax return that hid the assets of a convicted drug dealer.

  • Memphis Finalizes Training Camp Roster With D. Jefferson And K. Powell

    The Memphis Grizzlies today finalized their 2007 Training Camp roster by signing rookie free agents guard Dontell Jefferson and forward Kasib Powell.

  • Shawne Williams Misses Friday Court Hearing

    Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams missed a court hearing Friday and faces the threat of arrest if he misses another hearing Monday.

  • Cavaliers Still Talking To Varejao And Pavlovic But No Deals Close

    The Cavaliers are still in talks with both Sasha Pavlovic and fellow restricted free agent Anderson Varejao.

  • Maggette Declines Contract Extension

    Clipper forward Corey Maggette will not be signing a contract extension with the team, according to his agent

  • Balkman Injury Opens Door To Houston

    The ankle injury that will keep Renaldo Balkman out all of training camp and possibly the first two weeks of the regular season has opened the door for the Knicks to bring Allan Houston to Charleston, S.

  • Pietrus In France With No Travel Plans, Still Pushing For Trade

    Mickael Pietrus is in France without any travel plans as his representatives make their final push for a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors.

  • Grizzlies Name Kenny Williamson Assistant GM

    The Memphis Grizzlies today named Kenny Williamson assistant general manager.

  • Injury May Sideline Battie For Most Of Season

    Orlando Magic center/power forward Tony Battie has a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder and could need surgery that would keep him out most of the upcoming season.

  • Cleveland Expected To Sign Devin Brown

    A league source says the Cleveland Cavaliers will soon announce the signing of guard/forward Devin Brown to a contract.

  • Nuggets Set To Sign Jelani McCoy

    Center Jelani McCoy, a seven- year NBA veteran, said he will sign a non-guaranteed deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to the Rocky Mountain News.

  • Sonics Request New Judge

    At the request of the Seattle SuperSonics, a different judge is being assigned to oversee the lawsuit the city filed against the team this week.

  • Oden Makes First Public Appearance Since Surgery

    Top NBA draft pick Greg Oden doesn't remember much from immediately after knee surgery.

  • Hardaway Now Embraced By Some In Gay Community

    The topic was finding ways to keep transgender children safe, and someone asked for volunteers to share an idea.

  • LeBron Joins 'SNL' Team For Season Premiere

    LeBron James is treating his appearance on the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere like a fast break.

  • Bulls Passed On KG Because Of Extension Price?

    Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said that the Chicago Bulls were interested in Kevin Garnett but not at the salary he demanded.

  • Stojakovic Says He's Still Not 100 Percent

    Peja Stojakovic, whose first year with New Orleans was interrupted by injury, still is not 100%

  • Teammates Want Marion To Stay In Phoenix

    Steve Nash last talked to Shawn Marion in July, after trade rumors had “The Matrix” heading to Boston in a Kevin Garnett deal.

  • Hoyas' Thompson Signs Six-Year Contract Extension

    Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson III signed a six-year contract extension Thursday that will keep him with the Hoyas through 2013.

  • Sonics Add Westhead To Coaching Staff

    The Seattle SuperSonics today named Paul Westhead an assistant coach on P.

  • Boozer To Arrive Late Because Of Son's Bone Marrow Transplant

    Jazz forward Carlos Boozer has been granted permission to report late to the official start of the 2007-08 season due to family medical needs.

  • Balkman Suffers Right Ankle Stress Reaction

    New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Renaldo Balkman has a stress reaction and a small cartilage injury in his right ankle confirmed by an MRI.

  • Nelson Says Belinelli Has 'Stardom Written All Over Him'

    Don Nelson is apparently planning on inserting Marco Belinelli into the starting shooting guard position, a hole created due to the trade of Jason Richardson.

  • Pietrus' Status Remains Unclear

    The status of restricted free-agent Michael Pietrus remains unclear, less than a week before training camp.

  • Sampson Joins Dallas On Non-Guaranteed Deal

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  • Suns Will Add J. Colangelo To Ring Of Honor

    Jerry Colangelo's creation to honor the legacy of members of the Suns organization now will recognize his contributions.

  • NBA Hires Former Ref To Evaluate Other Referees

    Bernie Fryer, who retired this summer after 28 years as a referee, has been hired in a new supervisory position with the NBA.

  • Suns Say Marion Deal Unlikely

    A sampling of executives and agents said it is unlikely that the Phoenix Suns would move disgruntled forward Shawn Marion before Monday's mandatory reporting day.

  • Trade Rumors Swirling Around Heat

    Could Ricky Davis or Trenton Hassell be on their way to Miami?

  • Korolev To Report To Clippers

    Free-agent forward Yaroslav Korolev will report to the Clippers' training camp in Santa Barbara next week, ending speculation that the team's 2005 lottery pick would report with another team or play in Russia this season, a source said Wednesday.

  • Doug Thomas Will Be In Suns' Camp

    According to HoopsHype.

  • Celtics Sign Jones And Batista

    The Celtics have signed former Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dahntay Jones and Atlanta Hawks forward-center Estaban Batista to non-guarenteed contracts.

  • Bargnani Believes In Raptors' Work Ethic

    Raptors forward-center Andrea Bargnani believes his team's work ethic can lead them to bigger and better things this season.

  • Tarpley Alleges Discrimination By NBA, Mavericks In Lawsuit

    Former Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley is suing the team and the NBA, claiming they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to reinstate him to the league.

  • Tarpley Suing NBA And Mavericks For Discrimination

    Former Dallas Maverick Roy Tarpley filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday, claiming the NBA and the team violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to reinstate him to the league.

  • Kobe And Kupchak Meeting And Talking

    After demanding that the Lakers trade him in May and pointedly refusing to take it back in July and August, Kobe Bryant is back in touch with the club and planning to attend Monday's media session.

  • Suns Teammates Want Marion To Stay

    Steve Nash, Mike D’Antoni and Raja Bell all held out hope that the relationship wasn't beyond fixing – and that Suns forward Shawn Marion will show up at US Airways Center for Monday’s media day ready to resume the team’s quest for an elusive NBA title.

  • Celtics A Hot Ticket Again In Boston

    The buzz over the acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen has led the Celtics to cap their season tickets sales for the first time since they played in the venerable Boston Garden.

  • T-Wolves Sign John Edwards

    The Timberwolves on Wednesday signed center John Edwards.

  • Marion And Kobe Talk Trade

    "I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Shawn Marion. Adding that he has discussed it with Kobe Bryant and that the idea is being embraced.

  • Isiah: Degrading A Woman 'Is Never OK'

    In his second day on the witness stand at a trial in federal court in Manhattan, Isiah Thomas denied allegations in a $10 million lawsuit that he repeatedly addressed the plaintiff, Anucha Browne Sanders, as "bitch" and a "ho" while they worked together at Madison Square Garden.

  • John Stockton's Nephew Signs On With Montana

    Point guard Shawn Stockton, nephew of NBA legend John Stockton, has made a verbal agreement to play basketball at the University of Montana in the fall.

  • Ainge Wants More Big-Man Depth

    Danny Ainge had not made contract offers to the free agents working out at the team practice facility in Waltham: ex-Celtic forward Eric Williams, forward Linton Johnson III, center Kelvin Cato, and forward-center Esteban Batista.

  • Lakers' Bynum Underwent Rigorous Training

    There was harsh criticism from Kobe Bryant directed at Andrew Bynum this summer, and constant trade rumors involving the Lakers' young center.

  • Sonics Want Westhead To Assist Carlesimo

    Paul Westhead, who is the only coach to win NBA and WNBA titles, appears ready to return to the league where he won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980.

  • Okur Expresses Support For Kirilenko

    Andrei Kirilenko has at least one Utah Jazz teammate who isn't upset by his recent trade demands.

  • Marion Wants Out Of Phoenix

    After eight years in Phoenix, Shawn Marion wants to leave the Suns and has let the team know in recent weeks.

  • Wolves Looking To Deal

    Minnesota has "three or four" deals on the table, according to a report by the Associated Press.

  • Bucks Sign Samaki Walker

    The Bucks signed forward Samaki Walker to a free agent contract on Tuesday.

  • CSKA Moscow Would Love To Sign Kirilenko

    CSKA Moscow said it would happily sign Andrei Kirilenko after the Utah Jazz forward revealed in an interview that he wanted to walk away from his $63 million NBA contract to play professionally in Russia.

  • Williamson To Retire, Begin Coaching Career

    Corliss Williamson is set to retire from the NBA and become an assistant coach at Arkansas Baptist College, the school's athletic director said Tuesday.

  • Raptors Sign Darrick Martin

    Darrick Martin has agreed to terms with the Raptors on a partially-guaranteed, one-year contract and will meet up with the team to start training camp in Italy.

  • Dolan: ABS Tampered With Probe

    The chairman of Madison Square Garden testified Tuesday that he fired one of his top executives after learning that she tried to get her subordinates to help build a sexual harassment case against New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas.

  • Jasikevicius Signs Two-Year Deal With Panathinaikos

    Panathinaikos has announced the signing of point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius to a two-year contract on Tuesday.

  • Curry Steps Down As Charlotte Assistant

    Dell Curry stepped down as assistant coach with the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday, three months after accepting the position.

  • Lakers Believe Kobe Will Report To Training Camp

    In one week, the Lakers reconvene for the 2007-2008 NBA season having not traded Kobe Bryant, as he sought, or traded for proven talent to help Bryant, which was his initial offseason request.

  • Miles Still Without A Contract But Will Report

    Overshadowed by the Andrei Kirilenko controversy, C.

  • Would Marion Now Welcome A Trade?

    According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.

  • Miami Adds Undersized PG Brian Chase

    Less than a week after losing out on Bucks free agent guard Charlie Bell, the Heat has added former Jazz point guard Brian Chase.

  • Snider: 76ers Will Stay Course

    With the Sixers beginning training camp next week at Duke University, Ed Snider won't be pinned down making predictions.

  • Referees Complete Interviews In Review Of Gambling Policies

    The NBA referees have completed their interview sessions with Lawrence B.

  • Celtics Audition Eric Williams For Training Camp Spot

    He has traveled a long, oft-frustrating road since being traded from the Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers in December 2003, but forward Eric Williams was back yesterday, auditioning with three other players for an invitation to training camp.

  • Brian Skinner Joins Suns

    Phoenix got their replacement for Kurt Thomas on Monday, when they agreed to terms with rebounding forward Brian Skinner.

  • Report: U-Conn's Auriemma Says Vols' Summitt Should Explain Snub

    Connecticut and Tennessee aren't continuing their rivalry on the court, but a war of words could be brewing.

  • Brown Signs On With Turkish Club

    Second-year player Dee Brown will spend next season in Turkey.

  • Kidd: I'm Ready To Go

    When Jason Kidd agreed to play for Team USA in an Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas, some questioned why the 34-year-old point guard wouldn't want to rest his body over the summer instead.

  • MSG Employee Says Sex With Knicks' Marbury Was Consensual

    A Madison Square Garden employee testified Monday that she had consensual sex with Knicks guard Stephon Marbury, contradicting earlier claims by a former executive suing the organization for sexual discrimination.

  • Lynn Greer Signs Lucrative European Deal

    Former Temple point guard Lynn Greer is trading one guaranteed year in the NBA for two more lucrative ones in the Euroleague.

  • Seattle Files Lawsuit To Keep Sonics From Leaving

    Seattle city officials filed a lawsuit Monday to keep the SuperSonics from leaving town.

  • Golden State Signs Troy Hudson

    The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard Troy Hudson, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin.

  • Wizards Re-Sign Roger Mason

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has re-signed guard Roger Mason.

  • Witness: Browne Sanders Often Used Profanities

    A Madison Square Garden executive who says New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas showered her with profanities was unsparing in her own foul language to describe fellow executives, a former colleague testified Monday.

  • Jefferson Fully Recovered From Ankle Surgery?

    Richard Jefferson is said to have completely recovered from the ankle surgery he underwent during the middle of last season.

  • Garnett Billboards Popping Up All Over Boston

    The image of Kevin Garnett, who was traded by the Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics, is plastered all over billboards in Boston.

  • Rodman Investigated For Incident At Bar

    Dennis Rodman could be in trouble yet again - this time for allegedly slapping a woman's behind.

  • Jasikevicius Could Sign With Barcelona Or Olympikos

    Sarunas Jasikevicius was waived by the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.

  • Varejao To Explore Overseas Options Too?

    There are reports that Dan Fegan, Anderson Varejao's agent, will explore overseas options since he and the Cavaliers are far apart on a contract.

  • Larry Brown Awash In Job Offers, Agent Says

    Agent Joe Glass wouldn't confirm or deny the story in SI.com stating that Larry Brown almost accepted a position to become an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.

  • Vin Baker's DUI Case Continued

    For the third time in six weeks, Vin Baker had his drunken driving case continued at Norwich Superior Court on Thursday.

  • Louisville's Holloway Recovering From Open Heart Surgery

    University of Louisville freshman center Clarence Holloway is recovering in Jewish Hospital after having open heart surgery Saturday morning to repair the wall of his aorta and his aortic valve.

  • Rush Hoping To Make Impact In Indiana

    A few MU football fans moseyed away from their tailgates to catch a glimpse of the MU men’s basketball team at its open scrimmage on Saturday.

  • Harrington Could Be Odd Man Out In Charlotte

    If Othella Harrington were healthy, he would be that extra big man that coach Sam Vincent needs.

  • Bibby For Williams, Part II?

    According to a league source, a trade was discussed this summer that would have sent Mike Bibby to Miami and brought Jason Williams back to Sacramento.

  • Dee Brown Set To Play In Turkey This Fall

    Former Utah Jazz point guard, and Illinois star, Dee Brown issued the following statement on his website in a blog on Saturday: "Crazy week for your boy I told everyone in my last blog, the next time I was writing it was about my future plans regarding my basketball career.

  • Jameer Nelson Wants To Stay In Orlando

    Jameer Nelson is at a critical juncture as a player, angling for a new contract with the Magic after turning in a so-so 2006-07 season.

  • Baron Davis Wants Extension Sooner Rather Than Later

    Baron Davis wants a contract extension before the start of training camp or else he plans to enter free agency next summer.

  • Cavs And Varejao Expected To Meet Next Week

    Anderson Varejao was a key player on the Cavaliers team which went to the NBA Finals, but with training camp just around the corner the Brazilian forward remains unsigned.

  • Yao Will Miss Start Of Training Camp

    Though the Rockets have declared of this season that 'it's time,' when they gather Oct.

  • Bucks Sign Ruffin

    The Bucks signed forward Michael Ruffin, the team announced on Saturday.

  • Ohio State Gives Matta A Raise

    Ohio State is giving men's basketball coach Thad Matta a raise, boosting his salary to just under $2.

  • Sources: Troy Hudson To Sign With Warriors

    The Warriors didn't get Kevin Garnett, but they're benefiting indirectly from the deal that moved the All-Star out of Minnesota.

  • Mavericks Sign Harris To Contract Extension

    The Mavericks on Saturday signed guard Devin Harris to a contract extension.

  • Skinner, Suns Atop Each Other's Wish List

    Center Brian Skinner and the Suns do not have a contract, but they have agreed on one thing: Each is at the top of the other's wish list.

  • Arenas Thinks Wizards Can Win The East

    Washington Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas is not among those anointing the rebuilt Boston Celtics as the team to beat in the East.

  • Pavlovic Threatens To Play In Europe

    With negotiations with the Cavaliers far apart, guard Sasha Pavlovic is threatening to go to Europe.

  • Oden: I Hope To Be Better Than Ever

    A week after undergoing season-ending knee surgery, Greg Oden is recovering -- mentally and physically -- at his Tualatin home.

  • Deron Williams Rips Kirilenko's Work Ethic

    Jazz point guard Deron Williams believes that Andrei Kirilenko's work ethic is the problem in Utah.

  • Celtics Offered Larry Brown Staff Post

    This summer Doc Rivers almost hired Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown to join the Celtics as his lead assistant, according to Sports Illustrated

  • Former NBA Coach Dick Versace To Run For Congress

    Former NBA coach and commentator Dick Versace is looking for a new job: congressman.

  • T-Wolves Hire Pinckney As Assistant Coach

    The Timberwolves hired Ed Pinckney as an assistant coach Friday.

  • Two Men Plead Not Guilty To Robbing Knicks' Curry

    Two men charged with robbing New York Knicks forward Eddy Curry at his home in July pleaded not guilty Thursday.

  • Sonics' Bennett Seeks Arbitration To Escape Seattle Lease

    Supersonics owner Clay Bennett filed paperwork Friday to have an arbitrator rule on whether or not the club could escape the last two years of its arena lease and relocate.

  • No Bell, But No Pietrus Or Jasikevicius Either For Miami

    The Heat had been in trade talks with the Warriors for Mickael Pietrus and Sarunas Jasikevicius, but several proposals fell through.

  • Phoenix Still Wants To Take A Look At Sweetney

    The Suns have also not given up on taking a look at ex-Chicago Bull Michael Sweetney, who was expected in last week before the visit was cancelled.

  • With Threat Of Fines, Kirilenko Done With Interviews

    Because of the threat of possible fines, Andrei Kirilenko is done with interviews after his latest with the Russian Sport Express newspaper.

  • Yao To Miss Start Of Training Camp

    Yao Ming will be appearing at the opening ceremonies of the 2007 Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai.

  • Skinner Works Out For Suns

    The Suns are closer to completing their training camp roster, turning their focus to free-agent big men Esteban Batista, Brian Skinner and Vitaly Potapenko and inviting free-agent swingmen Richie Frahm and Rawle Marshall to camp.

  • Kirilenko Prepared To Walk Away From $63 Million?

    Andrei Kirilenko said he is willing to give up the $63M remaining on his contract to get away from the Utah Jazz.

  • State To Pay $14.5M Toward Hornets' Practice Gym

    A new training facility for the New Orleans Hornets will receive $14.

  • Bucks Match Offer Sheet For Bell Despite His Wishes

    The Milwaukee Bucks matched the offer sheet for Charlie Bell, meaning Bell is now signed for the next 5 seasons.

  • Magic Sign Outlaw, Two Others For Training Camp

    The Orlando Magic will hold their 2007-08 training camp at the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando, beginning Saturday, September 29.

  • Ben Wallace Launching Shoe Collection

    Ben Wallace will be appearing at the Manhattan Mall on 6th Avenue and 33rd Street and the Menlo Park Mall on 55 Parsonage Road in Edison, New Jersey this Saturday.

  • Report: Bucks Match Offer For Bell

    The Miami Heat has apparently missed out again in its quest to land a member of the Milwaukee Bucks backcourt.

  • Warriors Request Waivers On Jasikevicius

    The Golden State Warriors have requested waivers on guard Sarunas Jasikevicius after reaching a contractual buyout agreement.

  • Ohio State Must Pay O'Brien $2.4 Million

    Ohio State must pay former men's basketball coach Jim O'Brien more than $2.

  • Pippen Close To Two Match Deal In Finland

    Former Chicago Bulls player Scottie Pippen is close to signing a two match deal with Finland's Torpan Pojat (ToPo), the team said on Thursday.

  • Varejao And Pavlovic Talks Ongoing But Little Progress

    Negotiations between the Cavaliers and restricted free agents Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic are the same as they’ve been the entire offseason — ongoing.

  • Kirilenko Will Report To Camp

    Andrei Kirilenko may not want to be a member of the Utah Jazz anymore, but that doesn't mean he won't be with the team when training camp opens on Oct.

  • CBC Hooks Up With The Raptors

    Toronto Raptors fans will have the opportunity to watch their team's games on a new spot on the TV dial this season.

  • Clippers Sever Ties With Korolev

    Because of the injury to star forward Elton Brand, the Clippers have rescinded their contract offer to former lottery pick Yaroslav Korolev, who has spent the past several weeks working out for various other NBA teams.

  • Office Prank Has Cavs' Ferry Seeing Carolina Blue

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have moved into a swanky new $25 million practice facility and the team brought along its sense of humor, for the most part.

  • MSG President Warned Isiah To Keep Hands Off Plaintiff

    Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was told to keep his mitts off the former exec who slapped the team with a $10 million sex harassment suit.

  • Houston Giving Knicks, Not Nets, Best Shot

    Allan Houston took another step toward his attempted comeback yesterday, scrimmaging with a group of young players at the Nets' practice facility near the Meadowlands.

  • Heat Abandons Pietrus Talks

    Miami have abandoned efforts to acquire swingman Mickael Pietrus from Golden State.

  • Rockets To Pick Up Option On Head's Fourth Season

    The Rockets will pick up their option on Luther Head's fourth season, general manager Daryl Morey said Wednesday.

  • Bulls' Gordon Sues Ex-Financial Advisers

    Ben Gordon sued his former financial advisers Wednesday, alleging they charged him excessive fees and improperly borrowed $1 million of his money to invest in a real estate deal for themselves.

  • Christie Impressive In Workout With Portland

    Doug Christie was impressive in a workout with the Blazers, and will now work out for the Sonics

  • Sources: Isiah Could Face Suspension If Found Liable

    Could Isiah Thomas be punished by the NBA if he loses his current court battle?

  • NBA Names Tim Chen CEO Of NBA China

    The NBA has named Tim Chen, CEO of Microsoft Greater China, as CEO of NBA China, effective October 15, it was announced today by NBA Commissioner David Stern.

  • Garden CEO Rips Browne-Sanders' Claims

    The president and chief operating officer of Madison Square Garden Sports, testifying in federal court Wednesday, contradicted claims by fired Garden executive Anucha Browne-Sanders that she had complained to him about sexual harassment and verbal abuse by embattled New York Knicks president and coach Isiah Thomas.

  • Rush Making Progress From ACL Surgery

    Brandon Rush continues to make steady progress from his right ACL surgery on June 1.

  • Jazz Confident Kirilenko Will Remain With Team

    Andrei Kirilenko revealed in a blog that he talked to Kevin O'Connor, the Jazz's senior vice president of basketball operations, a few weeks ago and asked to be traded.

  • Nets Still Waiting On Houston

    The Nets are still waiting to hear back from agent Bill Strickland to see whether Allan Houston will work out for them.

  • Portland Scout Suffers Heart Attack

    Bob Burke, a Portland Trail Blazers advance scout who served as coach Nate McMillan's assistant for one season, collapsed over the weekend during a coaching clinic in Palm Springs, Calif.

  • Dolan: I Fired MSG Exec For Interfering With Probe

    A female Madison Square Garden executive was fired because she willfully interfered in a company probe of her sexual harassment allegations against Knicks coach Isiah Thomas, MSG chairman James Dolan said in videotaped testimony played Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan.

  • Isiah Simply Flirty In Nature?

    In a recent blog Frank Isola, longtime beat writer of the Knicks, isn't convinced that Isiah Thomas will be found guilty of sexual harassment.

  • Jefferson Extension Talks To Begin After European Training Camp

    Owner Glen Taylor said the Wolves will likely wait until the team returns from training camp in Europe to get serious in talks to sign forward Al Jefferson to a contract extension.

  • Bobcats Snare Web Address From Montana Breeder

    The Charlotte Bobcats finally have a simple Web address.

  • Kirilenko Wants Out Of Utah?

    ''I want to play basketball, I want to enjoy it and not be a robot, piece of Sloan,'' said Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko.

  • Elton Brand Has Cast Removed

    Clippers forward Elton Brand had the cast removed from his left leg and was fitted for a removable walking boot Tuesday, six weeks after he had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon.

  • Bucks Sign Royal Ivey, Consider Matching Bell Offer Sheet

    The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Royal Ivey to a one-year contract on Tuesday, the day after backup point guard Charlie Bell signed an offer sheet with the Miami Heat.

  • Dee Brown Not Expecting Offer From Milwaukee

    From his latest blog entry, Dee Brown doesn't think he's getting an offer from the Milwaukee Bucks, who are still waiting for the Charlie Bell situation to play out.

  • Heat To Step Up Efforts To Deal Williams?

    Jason Williams will have competition from Smush Parker and potentially Charlie Bell and could be moved.

  • Edwards To Sign With Minnesota

    Former Hawks center John Edwards will sign a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Andy Bountogianis, director of worldwide basketball for the Mark Termini Associates Inc agency.

  • Witness Hears Isiah Say Browne Sanders Is 'Easy On The Eyes'

    A season-ticket holder who attended an open practice at Madison Square Garden in October 2005 testified Monday that he heard Isiah Thomas, the Knicks’ coach and president, introduce Browne Sanders to a third person and speak of her in terms that she said were quite familiar to her and that made her increasingly uncomfortable.

  • Saunders More Excited To Begin Season Than Ever Before

    Flip Saunders is very anxious to begin the new season.

  • Isiah: I Wouldn't Use Slurs Against Women

    Knicks coach Isiah Thomas strenuously denied in a videotaped deposition that he called a former Madison Square Garden executive a "bitch," "ho" or any other slur.

  • Indian Tribe Offers Site For Sonics' New Arena

    The Muckleshoot Indian tribe is making a move to help keep the Seattle SuperSonics and Seattle Storm in the Puget Sound region.

  • Lakers Sign Elton Brown

    Elton Brown, a 6-9 forward out of the U. of Virginia, finished 20th on Virginia's all-time scoring list.

  • Vols Coach Bruce Pearl Files For Divorce

    Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl filed for divorce from his wife after 25 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

  • Plaintiff Testifies Thomas Called Her Vulgar Name In Meetings

    The former Knicks vice president at the center of an explosive sexual harassment trial testified Monday that coach Isiah Thomas repeatedly called her a vulgar name during business meetings.

  • Miami Signs Charlie Bell

    The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed guard Charlie Bell to an offer sheet.

  • Boring Trial? At Least One Juror Nods Off In Harassment Trial

    An impatient judge in the Isiah Thomas sexual harassment trial called on attorneys to do a fast break--courtroom style--and speed up the case to prevent it from getting bogged down.

  • NBA Reinstates Joey Crawford

    NBA referee Joey Crawford has been reinstated to the officiating staff, NBA Commissioner David Stern announced today.

  • Oden Hurt Knee Getting Off Couch?

    Greg Oden mentioned on his blog that he first felt pain getting off his couch two weeks ago.

  • Garbajosa May Need More Surgery?

    Members of the Raptors medical staff think Jorge Garbajosa may need more surgery to repair the leg broken in a fall during a late-March game in Boston, but it held up well enough during the European tournament.

  • Jasikevicius Agrees To Terms With Panathinaikos?

    According to a report in El Mundo Deportivo, Sarunas Jasikevicius has agreed in principle to a two-year deal with Panathinaikos worth seven million Euros.

  • Davis And Biedrins Next In Line For Extensions?

    With head coach Don Nelson's contract situation out of the way, the Warriors can address other roster matters.

  • Paul Westhead Considering Job Offer From Sonics

    Mercury coach Paul Westhead is still considering a job offer from the Seattle SuperSonics as an assistant to new Sonics coach P.

  • James Dolan Could Take Stand Wed. In Brown-Sanders Case

    Cablevision chairman James Dolan could take the witness stand as early as Wednesday when the Garden is expected to begin its defense against Anucha Browne Sanders' allegations of sexual harassment, according to the New York Daily News.

  • Warriors Make Nelson Signing Official

    Don Nelson is back in the drivers seat in the Bay Area.

  • Kirilenko Leads Russia To First Euro Title In 22 Years

    Jon Robert Holden scored with two seconds remaining Sunday to lift Russia over Spain 60-59 in the final of the European Basketball Championship.

  • Lithuania Beats Greece For Euro Bronze, Qualifies For Beijing Olympics

    Ksistof Lavrinovic scored 19 points Sunday to lead Lithuania over defending champion Greece 78-69 in the bronze-medal game at the European Basketball Championship.

  • Chris Andersen Preparing To Make NBA Return

    Chris Anderson has been working out in Las Vegas getting ready to resume his career.

  • Houston's Online Poll Says He Should Play For Nets

    Allan Houston, the former Knick who is attempting a comeback after two years out of the NBA, conducted a poll on his Web site asking fans where he should play this season.

  • Johnson Hoping Webber Or Brown Lands In Dallas

    When asked by Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News whether or not he thought Chris Webber or P.

  • Phoenix Cruises Past Detroit To Win WNBA Title

    Phoenix's fast start made the Mercury the WNBA's first road champion.

  • Stern Could Come After James Dolan

    If Knick owner James Dolan loses the civil suit bought by Anucha Browne Sanders, then Dolan may lose more than a few more million dollars, according to the New York Daily News.

  • Pritchard: Oden's Knees Weren't A Concern

    General manager Kevin Pritchard acknowledged this weekend that the Trail Blazers had questions about the health of Greg Oden before they selected him with the No.

  • Bell Determined To Play Elsewhere

    Charlie Bell said his enthusiasm for playing in Milwaukee had diminished, in large part because of the slow progress in contract negotiations.

  • Spain, Russia Reach Euro Finals

    Spain beat defending champion Greece and Russia defeated Lithuania on Saturday to reach the final of the European basketball championship on Sunday.

  • Report: Mutombo Will Play One More Year In Houston

    Dikembe Mutombo will play one more year for the Rockets, and then retire after 17 seasons in the NBA, he told KRIV-TV in Houston.

  • Garden Lawyers To Call Bombshell 'Secret' Witness?

    Defense lawyers in the MSG sex harassment case hope to show fired Knicks exec Anucha Browne Sanders has a history of claiming men hit on her.

  • Williams Calls Arrest Devastating

    Shawne Williams said he "expected to be held accountable" for his actions during his arrest following a traffic stop.

  • Indiana Not Interested In Getting Jasikevicius Back

    For a variety of reasons, the Pacers aren't interested in re-casting Sarunas Jasikevicius in a backup role.

  • Knicks May Offer Houston Part Of Mid-Level Exception

    Both the Nets and Knicks are in the chase for Allan Houston, who is trying to make a comeback after retiring two years ago because of an arthritic left knee.

  • Pinckney Leaving Villanova To Join Timberwolves

    Ed Pinckney is leaving the Villanova Wildcats to reunite with a former Wildcat.

  • Bucks Still Want To Keep Bell

    Milwaukee Bucks general manager Larry Harris said Friday that he still wanted guard Charlie Bell on the team's roster next season, despite comments from Bell's agent that the player does not want to return.

  • Magic's Redick Breaks Hand

    Orlando Magic shooting guard J.

  • Lawyers For Garden May Spring 'Secret' Witness

    Defense lawyers in the Madison Square Garden sex harassment case plan to call a bombshell "secret" witness in a bid to show fired Knicks exec Anucha Browne Sanders has a history of claiming men hit on her.

  • Welcome To The World Of Mark Cuban

    Everyone dreams about what they'd do with a billion dollars.

  • No Weight Gain For LeBron?

    LeBron James hasn't gained any weight, contrary to what some have written.

  • Phoenix's Big Man Search Continues

    Looking to fill the frontcourt void created when they traded Kurt Thomas and his $8 million contract to Seattle, the Suns held workouts this week with free agents Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin.

  • Vincent Favors Re-Signing D. Anderson

    Bobcats' head coach Sam Vincent said he favors re-signing guard Derek Anderson if it makes sense from a salary cap- and roster-management perspective.

  • Nellie Agrees To New Deal With Golden State

    Don Nelson said Thursday that he has reached an agreement in principle with the Golden State Warriors

  • GM: Oden Said I'm Sorry

    In one of his first conversations after Thursday's surgery, Greg Oden was apologizing to the Blazers.

  • Houston's Agent Says Knicks Might Have Advantage

    If Allan Houston's agent has anything to say about it where he plays next season, it just might be in New York.

  • Ely, Hornets Make Signing Official

    On Thursday, the Hornets signed veteran forward/center Melvin Ely to a two-year contract to improve their frontcourt, which includes inexperienced second-year players Hilton Armstrong and Cedric Simmons.

  • Raptor Negotiations With Martin Progressing

    Veteran Raptors point guard Darrick Martin, whose negotiations on a new deal with Toronto are progressing smoothly, has been on loan to Euroleague giant CSKA Moscow for about the last three weeks.

  • Allan Houston Seriously Weighing Nets' Offer

    Though Allan Houston has received invitations from several teams to attend training camp, he is seriously weighing the Nets' offer.

  • Williams Doubts Brown Will Return To Jazz

    Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams believes college teammate Dee Brown won't be returning to the team.

  • Virtus Bologna Tabs Alan Anderson

    Alan Anderson, the ex-Charlotte Bobcat who has been working out with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has signed a two year contract with Virtus Bologna, according to Euroleague.

  • Bucks Invite Puerto Rican F Reyes To Training Camp

    Puerto Rican forward Angelo Reyes has been invited to take part in a Bucks training camp.

  • Pondexter Leads Mercury Over Shock, Forcing Fifth Game Of WNBA Finals

    Cappie Pondexter scored a game-high 26 points, including a driving bank shot with 21 seconds to play, and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Detroit Shock 77-76 on Thursday night to force a deciding fifth game in the WNBA finals.

  • Bell Tells Bucks He's Done

    Milwaukee free agent Charlie Bell's agent, Mark Bartelstein, has said his client still hopes to play in the NBA this season, but it will not be with the Bucks.

  • Pacers Suspend Williams For Three Games

    The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have suspended second-year forward Shawne Williams three games for failing to adhere to standards of behavior expected by the team.

  • Oden Has Micro Fracture Surgery; Likely Done For Season

    Greg Oden is likely to miss the 2007-08 NBA season after undergoing micro fracture surgery on his right knee.

  • Oden Lost For The Season

    Greg Oden, the Portland Trail Blazers' No. 1 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, will miss the 2007-2008 season after knee surgery on Thursday, two league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

  • Report: Seattle Taps Ex-Senator To Fight For Sonics

    The mayor has enlisted former U.

  • McKie To Have Position With Sixers

    Sixers' GM Billy King said that Aaron McKie, who helped coach in the rookie camp and summer league, would have a position with the team this season.

  • LeBron Has Lasik Eye Surgery

    Over the weekend, LeBron James had Lasik eye surgery to improve his vision.

  • Early Reports Suggest Oden Will Be Sidelined For Six Weeks

    The Blazers should know more about Greg Oden's injured right knee on Thursday, when the 7-foot rookie center undergoes exploratory arthroscopic surgery.

  • Are The Suns Growing Tired Of Marion?

    The Suns appear to be less than thrilled with Shawn Marion, and that's why the Marion for Andrei Kirilenko trade rumor can't be summarily dismissed.

  • Hornets Reach Agreement With Melvin Ely

    Free agent forward/center Melvin Ely has reached an agreement with the Hornets on a contract, an NBA source Wednesday told The Associated Press.

  • Knicks' Marbury Admits Luring Woman Into Car

    Nervous Knicks star Stephon Marbury took the stand Wednesday in the explosive $10 million sexual harassment suit that's rocking the Garden and admitted he lured one of the female accuser's subordinates into his car.

  • Maccabi Tel Aviv Set To Face Knicks At MSG

    An elite Israeli basketball team is slated to be the first-ever international team to play an exhibition game against the New York Knicks in Manhattan's Madison Square Garden next month, according to World Net Daily (wnd.

  • Rockets, Landry At Odds Over Contract

    Describing the Rockets' contract offer as "disturbing and confusing," the agent for unsigned draft pick Carl Landry said Wednesday that the team's offer is worse than every other second-round pick and many undrafted free agents.

  • Report: Nets Close To Deal With Allan Houston

    According to a report by the Bergen Record, the Nets will offer Allan Houston a contract for the veteran's minimum salary.

  • Marbury Testifies, Calls Lawsuit 'A Joke'

    Knicks guard Stephon Marbury testified Wednesday in the case of a fired team executive who has accused coach Isiah Thomas of sexual harassment, calling the lawsuit absurd while downplaying an encounter with a drunken intern.

  • Mavs Extend Devin Harris

    The Dallas Mavericks and point guard Devin Harris agreed to a five-year contract extension today.

  • Raptors Add Eric Hughes To Staff

    The Raptors on Wednesday hired Eric Hughes as their basketball development consultant.

  • Dirk Leads Germany Past Italy To Advance To Euro Quaterfinals

    Dirk Nowitzki had 15 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday to lead Germany over Italy 67-58 and into the quarterfinals of the European Basketball Championship.

  • Gonzaga's Heytvelt May Return To Team Following Mushroom Bust

    Gonzaga's Josh Heytvelt might return to the team after being suspended for possession of psilocybin mushrooms.

  • Sixers Officially Sign Booth

    Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the Sixers have signed free-agent center Calvin Booth.

  • Celts' Russell, UNC's Smith Inducted In FIBA Hall

    Boston Celtics great Bill Russell and former North Carolina coach Dean Smith were among 20 former players, coaches and technicians inducted into FIBA's Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

  • Morris Twins Won't Attend Memphis

    The tall, high-profile basketball-playing Morris twins, Markieff and Marcus, will not attend the University of Memphis.

  • Dee Brown Works Out For Milwaukee

    Utah Jazz restricted free agent Dee Brown has spent the past two days working out with several other guards for the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Brown's personal Web site blog.

  • Pacers' Williams Faces Four Charges

    Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird said he was "extremely disappointed" by the arrest of forward Shawne Williams early Tuesday morning, and indicated disciplinary action was forthcoming.

  • Heat And Cavs Most Interested In Houston, Knicks Also Attend Workout

    Allan Houston worked out Tuesday for a few NBA teams at the New York Athletic Club.

  • Browne Sanders Takes The Stand, Accuses Thomas Of Racism

    Anucha Browne Sanders took the stand Tuesday in a federal courthouse in lower Manhattan.

  • Nets Will Offer Houston 'Make-Good' Contract?

    According to multiple league sources, the Nets will offer Allan Houston a "make-good" contract for the veteran's minimum.

  • Talks With Bucks Continue As Bell Mulls His Options

    Bucks guard Charlie Bell visited Greek team Olympiakos last week and could choose to return to Europe.

  • Deng Bests Sefolosha In International Meeting Of Bulls

    Luol Deng and Thabo Sefolosha, close friends and neighbors as well as teammates, squared off on opposite teams in the first leg of a European Championships B Division promotion game in front of 500 spectators in the northern English steel town of Sheffield.

  • Suns To Audition Big Men Wednesday

    The Phoenix Suns will begin auditions for a vacant reserve big man spot today with Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin all coming to town, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

  • Greece, Russia, Spain Win; Croatia Advances Despite Loss

    Greece clinched a berth in the quarterfinals of the European Basketball Championship Tuesday with an 85-67 win over Portugal, while Croatia advanced despite an 83-70 loss to Russia.

  • Shock Defeat Cold-Shooting Mercury, Lead WNBA Finals 2-1

    Katie Smith made the big shots.

  • Rutgers' Vaughn Withdraws Slander Suit Against Imus

    A Rutgers University basketball player on Tuesday withdrew a slander and defamation lawsuit she had filed against Don Imus and CBS Radio, among others, after the shock jock called the team "nappy headed hos.

  • Bucks Sign Sessions To Multi-Year Deal

    The Bucks on Tuesday signed guard Ramon Sessions to a multi-year contract.

  • Steve Belkin Suffers Setback In Legal Bid For Hawks, Thrashers

    Boston-based businessman Steve Belkin suffered a setback on Tuesday in his long-running attempt to buy out the other owners of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers.

  • Sixers Sign Byars And Hill

    Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed rookies Derrick Byars and Herbert Hill.

  • Drug Charge Dropped Against Reed

    A misdemeanor drug possession charge against Houston Rockets forward Justin Reed was dropped today.

  • Isiah Trial Begins With Heavy Mud Slinging

    The former Knicks executive who filed a $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Isiah Thomas was a rising star forced to fend off his clumsy advances, her lawyer told a jury Tuesday.

  • Peja Making Great Strides With Rehab In Greece

    Peja Stojakovic, who missed all but 13 games last season after back surgery in December, is not expected to arrive in New Orleans for volunteer workouts until later this month.

  • Sixers Talking With Iguodala

    Billy King said the Sixers still are trying to sign Andre Iguodala to a contract extension.

  • Suns Talked Marion Trade With Jazz

    The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz tossed around the idea of a trade sending Shawn Marion to Utah for Andrei Kirilenko last month.

  • Jackson Says He's In Collusion With Kobe

    The bond between coach Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant appears to be as tight as ever.

  • Hornets Looking For Backup Center

    The Hornets are looking to sign a backup center to provide depth in the frontcourt behind starter Tyson Chandler and second-year player Hilton Armstrong, who was productive in the Las Vegas summer league.

  • Suns Waiting On Brown, Will Bring Non-Guaranteed Big Man To Camp

    The Suns have not heard any more news from P.

  • Deng A Popular Commodity In Europe

    Luol Deng is a popular commodity in Europe as he represents Great Britain.

  • Oden To Have Surgery On Hurting Knee

    An MRI taken last week showed Greg Oden may have some cartilage problems

  • Former Cavs Owner Ted Stepien Dead At 82

    Former Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien, whose propensity for trading away draft picks resulted in an NBA rule change, died Monday at his home in Willoughby Hills.

  • Pacer Shawne Williams Held On Pot Charge

    Police arrested Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams this morning on marijuana possession and driving-related charges during a traffic stop.

  • Oden Injures Right Knee

    Greg Oden is expected to have exploratory surgery on Thursday, team sources said.

  • Philadelphia Agrees To Terms With Booth

    The Sixers have agreed to terms with free-agent center Calvin Booth and will sign him tomorrow, team president Billy King said today.

  • Seattle City Council Will Enforce Sonics' Lease

    Hoping to send a clear message to team owner Clay Bennett, the Seattle City Council today voted to hold the Sonics to the team's KeyArena lease through September 2010.

  • Miami To Attend Allan Houston Workout

    The Heat confirmed it will attend a New York workout Tuesday for former New York Knicks guard Allan Houston, who is attempting a comeback after being out of the league the past two seasons.

  • Belinelli, Bargnani Help Italy Beat Turkey In OT

    Marco Belinelli scored six of his 17 points in overtime Monday to help Italy beat Turkey 84-75 at the European Basketball Championship.

  • Payton Could Join Golden State?

    Gary Payton, unsigned for 2007-08 after playing last season with the Miami Heat, will make a decision about his future within the next week, his agent said Friday.

  • Sixers And Nuggets Announce Trade

    Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the Sixers have acquired forward Reggie Evans and the rights to forward Ricky Sanchez from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for forward Bobby Jones and forward/center Steven Hunter.

  • Denver And Philly Agree To Another Trade

    Philadelphia and Denver have agreed on a deal expected to send reserve center Steven Hunter and second-year forward Bobby Jones to Iverson's Nuggets for forward Reggie Evans and the draft rights to Puerto Rican forward Ricky Sanchez.

  • Sexual-Harassment Case Against Isiah Set To Begin

    The potentially incendiary sexual harassment trial of Isiah Thomas, the Knicks’ coach and president for basketball operations, begins today in Manhattan federal court, three weeks before the team opens training camp.

  • Ralph Sampson III Enjoys Recruiting Visit To Minnesota

    Ralph Sampson III, a 6-foot-11 senior from Northview High in Duluth, Ga.

  • Utah Would Let Brown Walk

    If another team shows interest in Dee Brown, the Jazz would agree to withdraw his qualifying offer and leave him an unrestricted free agent, which would facilitate signing elsewhere.

  • Pietrus Wants To Play For Miami

    The Heat are looking for a third team in order to complete a sign-and-trade deal with the Warriors for Mickael Pietrus.

  • Hudson Talking To Bucks And Spurs

    Troy Hudson is talking with the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks but wants his role defined before he'll sign.

  • Nets Sign Malik Allen

    The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Malik Allen, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Calderon Helps Spain Reach Euro Quarter-Finals

    Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon scored 17 to lift Spain past Russia 81-69 and into the quarter-finals at the European basketball championship on Sunday.

  • Tim Donaghy Being 'Unfairly Demonized' By Wife, Lawyer Says

    Disgraced ex-NBA ref Tim Donaghy is being "unfairly demonized" by people falsely claiming he dared his wife to leave him, his lawyer said yesterday.

  • Jasikevicius On Warriors: "I Really Don't Understand This Franchise"

    Sarunas Jasikevicius is due to make $4 million in the upcoming season, the last on a three-year contract he signed before coming to the NBA in 2005-06.

  • Prostitute Charged In Killing Of Ex-Villanova Star Porter

    A prostitute who was with former Villanova basketball star Howard Porter on the night he was beaten aided and abetted his killing, according to a criminal complaint released Thursday.

  • Holy Cross Coach Willard Agrees To Five-Year Extension

    Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him at the school until 2013.

  • Spanoulis, Greece Beat Croatia At Buzzer

    Vassilis Spanoulis hit a three-pointer at the buzzer Sunday to lead Greece over Croatia 81-78 at the European Basketball Championship.

  • Oklahoma State's Kenny Cooper Decides To Transfer

    Oklahoma State lost its only experienced frontcourt player Friday when Kenny Cooper decided to transfer.

  • Pistons' Hunter To Be Player/Coach

    When asked by WDFN-AM (1130) about his role on the Pistons this season, Lindsey Hunter said: "Jack of all trades, master of none.

  • Knicks Offered To Help Anucha Browne Sanders Land Job

    The Knicks attempted to muzzle former executive Anucha Browne Sanders in December 2005 by promising to help her land a high-paying job if she kept quiet about alleged sexual harassment by coach Isiah Thomas, according to the New York Daily News

  • Lithuania, Slovenia Reach Final Eight

    Lithuania and Slovenia reached the quarter-finals of the European basketball championship after winning second-stage group games yesterday.

  • Unhappy Nellie Headed Home To Hawaii

    Don Nelson would like to put pressure on the Warriors to move off their one and only contract offer.

  • Jury Selection Begins In $10M Harassment Suit Against Thomas, MSG

    Jury selection begins this week in the $10 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Knicks president Isiah Thomas

  • Taurasi Scores 30 To Lead Phoenix Past The Shock In WNBA Game 2

    A footwear faux pas is about the only thing that went wrong for the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 of the WNBA finals.

  • Parker Leads France To Win Over Dirk, Germany

    Tony Parker scored 23 points and France defeated Germany 78-66 Saturday, moving closer to a berth in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship.

  • New York Interested In Jared Jordan

    Isiah Thomas has been high on Jared Jordan dating back to the Orlando pre-draft camp.

  • Donaghy's Wife Files For Divorce

    Tim Donaghy lost his high-paying job as an NBA referee, the respect of his colleagues and possibly his freedom.

  • Payton Pondering NBA Future; Considering Warriors

    Could Gary Payton finish hi