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Seattle Continues To Audition Ridnour, Watson And West

Luke Ridnour, Earl Watson and Delonte West all are auditioning for the starting point guard position in an ongoing evaluation period that will last until the end of the season. West, who makes $1.9 million this year, becomes a restricted free agent at the end of this year. Seattle General Manager Sam Presti has said he will revisit contract talks with West this summer.

“I kind of have been playing with a heavy mind just thinking about the rotations and all of the point guards here,” West said. “And thinking about how that affects the business aspect moving forward. And I just decided to put everything aside and to get back and have fun playing basketball and see where that takes me."

“You’ve got to be mentally strong in this league. But it’s not like we have a veteran guard here and then we have a rookie guard that we just brought on, and then you kind of have a pecking order. We have three quality guards that have all started and proved their worth in this league, and it’s just more how we’re going to balance the time out between the three of us. With that being said, and me being in my contract year there’s a lot on your mind.”

Via Tacoma News Tribune


Belinelli To See Time At Point Guard?

Rookie guard Marco Belinelli said he would welcome minutes at the point but acknowledged the team would be best if it were just a handful at a time.

"About 10 minutes," Belinelli said. "Coming up, playing in Italy, I always played point guard. But I need work."

He said the coaches have told him they like him at point because he has their desired size. At 6-foot-5, 192 pounds, Belinelli can see and shoot over most opposing point guards.

Via Contra Costa Times


Point Guard Not Felton's Best Position?

Sam Vincent is now of a mind that Raymond Felton doesn't play his best when he has primary responsibility as the team's playmaker. Hence, veteran Jeff McInnis becomes a starter.

"I'm not saying he's not a point guard," Vincent said of Felton. "He's a point guard who is still learning how to best get his game comfortable. In trying to do that, we're losing some of his aggressiveness.

"He's a combo guard who can play the point."

Via Charlotte Observer


Dec 2007 Archive

  • McGrady Unhappy In Houston?

    The Rockets may end up looking to move Tracy McGrady, who is said to have quietly let it be known he's no longer happy in Houston.

  • Mejia Named D-League Performer Of The Week

    Sammy Mejia of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants was today named D-League.

  • Pierce And Paul Named Players Of The Week

    The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce and the New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec.

  • McMillan To Miss Blazers' Game In Utah

    The Trail Blazers will attempt to run their winning streak to 14 on Monday in Utah, but they will have to do it without Coach Nate McMillan.

  • Tar Heels Remain On Top Of Coaches' Poll

    The top five teams in the ESPN/USA Today men's college basketball poll - led by No.

  • Thomas Will Stay As Knicks Coach

    Isiah Thomas said Monday he would remain as the Knicks' coach, nearly two weeks after saying it would be fair to evaluate his performance in a "couple of weeks."

  • Wizards Waive Mike Wilks

    Washington Wizards' President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has waived guard Mike Wilks.

  • Nets Name Vandeweghe Special Assistant To The President

    The New Jersey Nets have named Kiki Vandeweghe Special Assistant to the President, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Vandeweghe Announcement In Jersey Expected Monday

    Kiki Vandeweghe is heading to the New Jersey Nets in a management role to assist team president and general manager Rod Thorn, a source told ESPN on Monday.

  • Conley Finally Returns

    Mike Conley wore a uniform for the first time in six weeks and made his official return from a shoulder injury that's kept him out since Nov.

  • Hughes Has Been On Block For Two Seasons

    General Manager Danny Ferry's efforts in the trade market have failed so far.

  • Boston's Hamstrung Rondo Sits One Out

    After his right hamstring felt tight yesterday morning, Celtics' guard Rajon Rondo missed last night's 110-91 victory over the the Lakers.

  • Auburn's Barber Out Four Weeks With Broken Hand

    Auburn forward Korvotney Barber, the national field-goal percentage leader at 72.

  • Webber Will 'Definitely Play,' But There's No Room In Detroit

    Agent Aaron Goodwin continues to stump for his out-of-work client Chris Webber.

  • Jackson Not Sure If The Celtics Can Win 70

    Can the Boston Celtics make history this season and join the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls as the only teams in NBA history to win 70 games? Phil Jackson, the resident expert on this matter, isn't certain yet.

  • Curry Bugged By Bench Role

    Knick center Eddy Curry had 12 points and eight rebounds off the bench against Chicago on Sunday, but he clearly is not eyeing the league's Sixth Man Award.

  • Giricek: He Got No Respect, Making Trade No Surprise

    Unlike the player he was traded for, Gordan Giricek was neither surprised nor nostalgic when he was dealt to the 76ers.

  • Karl Envious Of Utah Acquisition

    Not that Nuggets' Coach George Karl thinks the scales have been tipped in the race for the Northwest Division, but he expressed admiration for Utah's acquisition of sharpshooter Kyle Korver.

  • Kerr Plays Mitchell Report Hoax On Hill

    A 'fake' news release was delivered to Suns' F Grant Hill, which read that he had become the first NBA player named in the Mitchell Report.

  • P.J. Brown Unlikely To Join Phoenix

    Once the end of the year came, P.

  • Yao, Bonzi Expected To Play After Sitting Out Practice

    Guard Bonzi Wells and center Yao Ming sat out Sunday's practice, Wells to get treatment on his sore left shoulder and Yao with the flu.

  • T-Mac Says He Could Miss 3 Weeks With Injury

    Though officially listed as "day-to-day" and out tonight against the Warriors, Rockets' guard Tracy McGrady said his time away to rehabilitate a sore left knee likely will be measured in weeks rather than days.

  • Lakers Break Out Short Shorts

    They have a lot of tradition between them, and they brought back one blast from the past on Sunday that some might argue could have remained in the time capsule.

  • Sam Smith: Why Not Pippen For Next Bulls' Coach?

    Everyone needs to start somewhere, and even the best coaches needed a break to begin their legacy in the NBA coaching business, so Chicago Tribune writer Sam Smith asks why not Scottie Pippen as the next coach of the Bulls.

  • Blazers' Winning Streak Hits 13 As Sixers Fall

    While Brandon Roy is Portland's top scorer, the Trail Blazers look to Travis Outlaw in the fourth quarter.

  • Isiah On The Firing Line

    "You can't help but think about it," center Eddy Curry said of Isiah Thomas' possible firing.

  • Crawford Sits As Bulls Win

    Jamal Crawford missed the Knicks' game against Chicago on Sunday because of a bruised right hand, leaving New York without its normal starting backcourt.

  • Kings' Artest To Have Surgery

    Kings forward Ron Artest will need surgery for a chipped bone in his right elbow.

  • Arm Leaves Kirilenko Day To Day

    Even though he sat out Saturday's game with a strained right biceps tendon, Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was encouraged the injury wouldn't keep him out an extended period.

  • Pitt Guard Fields Out 8-12 weeks With Broken Foot

    Pittsburgh guard Levance Fields suffered a broken left foot in Saturday's loss to Dayton and will be out 8-12 weeks which could end his regular season.

  • Incredible High School Game

    The Salesian High School boys' basketball team needed five overtimes to outlast East Rochester-N.

  • Kiki Or Gabriel To Fill Stefanski's Position In New Jersey?

    Rod Thorn is expected to name Kiki Vandeweghe or John Gabriel as his new interim player personnel guy in the next couple of days.

  • Payton 50-50 To Play Again, Warriors An Option

    Gary Payton is 50-50 to play again, said Goodwin, who is also his agent.

  • Warriors Can Trade Pietrus Starting Tuesday

    The Warriors have been prohibited from dealing Mickael Pietrus for three months -- a limitation that ends on Tuesday.

  • Pacers' Tinsley To Sit At Least A Week

    The Indiana Pacers will be without their best playmaker for at least a week.

  • Nets' Thorn Open To Making The Right Deal

    Everyone seems to be waiting for Nets' President Rod Thorn to lose patience and make a deal like the five-for-one swap he pulled off for Vince Carter in 2004 or the lopsided one he made for Jason Kidd three years earlier.

  • Marbury Back With Knicks; Crawford Hurt

    Isiah Thomas said he didn't think Stephon Marbury would play today against Chicago, but he may be forced to suit up after Jamal Crawford injured his right hand.

  • Durant Hurt But Sonics Rout T-Wolves

    An injury to the team's franchise player overshadowed a nice win by the SuperSonics.

  • Daniels Does Drills, Knee 'Feels Good'

    Antonio Daniels, who has been out since spraining a ligament in his right knee during a win at Miami on Nov.

  • Spurs Waive Marcus Williams

    The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived guard Marcus Williams.

  • Nets' Krstic Improving, No Timetable Set

    Nenad Krstic, who has been tethered to trainers and rehab specialists for five weeks, was actually subjected to basketball drills the last two days -- with encouraging results.

  • Nash Receives Order Of Canada

    On Thursday, Steve Nash was named one of the 2007 recipients of The Order of Canada – the country’s highest civilian honor.

  • Vanderbilt Equals Best Start In School History

    A.

  • Johnson Gets OK To Play For Longhorns

    Texas' inside game got a much-needed lift Saturday when team doctors cleared freshman forward Gary Johnson to play for the first time this season on Wednesday against TCU.

  • Spurs Sign DerMarr Johnson

    The San Antonio Spurs today announced the signing of 27 year-old swingman DerMarr Johnson who has played with the D-League's Austin Toros and Benetton Treviso in Italy this season.

  • Warriors Could Waive Hudson Or Mbenga

    The Warriors signed Troy Hudson on Sept.

  • Sixers Trade Korver To Jazz For Giricek And Pick

    Kyle Korver is the newest member of the Utah Jazz.

  • Warriors' Hudson Likely Out For Season

    Warriors' reserve point guard Troy Hudson told BANG-East Bay on Friday that his injured left hip requires arthroscopic surgery, a move that threatens to bring his first season with Golden State to a premature end.

  • Weber State Spoils Sutton's Debut As USF Coach

    Eddie Sutton figures he'll get wins No.

  • Polynice Leads Ole Miss To Best Start Ever

    Mississippi showed a little of the muscle it will need when the Southeastern Conference season starts in a couple weeks.

  • Gordon Saying He Might Sign One-Year Tender

    Unable to reach terms on a contract extension before this season, Ben Gordon has told confidants he might sign a one-year tender offer next summer and become an unrestricted free agent after the 2008-09 season.

  • Heat Still Trying To Deal Smush

    Smush Parker rejoined the team Friday after being on the inactive list since his Nov.

  • Ford Vows He'll Be Back This Season

    Raptor guard T.J. Ford smiled throughout a brief interview session Friday morning and promised he would be back on the court this season.

  • Diaw's Struggles Puzzle D'Antoni

    Suns' Coach Mike D'Antoni cannot figure out why Boris Diaw is struggling to team with healthy All-NBA big man Amare Stoudemire.

  • Blazers Win 12th Straight

    Brandon Roy scored 22 points despite not playing the second quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers got their league-leading 12th straight victory Friday night by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-98.

  • Gordon's Big 4th Secures Boylan's Victory In Debut

    Jim Boylan's debut as interim head coach of the Chicago Bulls was a winner because of a major change he made soon after getting the job.

  • Raptors Send Spurs To Second Home Loss Of Season

    Toronto snapped a three-game losing streak and handed the Spurs just their second home loss of the season when the Raptors won in Texas 83-73 Friday night.

  • Shaq Sits Against Magic

    Heat center Shaquille O'Neal was not in the listed starting lineup Friday night when Miami hosted the Orlando Magic, one day after getting treatment on his sore hips.

  • Livingston Makes Progress On Knee

    Point guard Shaun Livingston is scheduled for another checkup in Alabama next week to test the progress of his injured left knee.

  • Giricek Returns To Jazz, Pledges To Move Forward

    Utah Jazz guard Gordan Giricek has returned to the team more than a week after he and Coach Jerry Sloan got into an argument on the bench during a game, and both men are pledging to leave their disagreements in the past.

  • Spurs Sign Keith Langford From D-League

    The San Antonio Spurs today signed Keith Langford who had been playing with the team's NBA Development League affiliate Austin Toros.

  • Harrick Resigns As D-League Coach

    The Bakersfield Jam today announced that Head Coach Jim Harrick will be stepping down due to personal reasons following the team's game Dec.

  • Lakers' Jackson Pulls Even With Auerbach

    Phil Jackson pulled even with Red Auerbach in regular-season victories, 5 1/2 seasons after tying the Celtics coach for the most NBA championships won.

  • Sutton Loses USF Debut

    Eddie Sutton figures he'll get wins No.

  • Spurs Waive Darius Washington

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have waived guard Darius Washington.

  • Pacers' O'Neal Doubtful Against Pistons

    Indiana Pacers' forward Jermaine O’Neal is doubtful for tonight’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of a sore left knee.

  • UNC's Frasor To Miss Rest Of Season

    The knee injury that will sideline North Carolina junior Bobby Frasor for the rest of the season is limited to a torn ligament.

  • Cavs Fine Jones For Refusal To Enter Game

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have fined Damon Jones an undisclosed sum after the point guard refused to come off the bench for the final minute of their Christmas Day victory over the Miami Heat.

  • Boxer Jones Works Out With Knicks

    Roy Jones Jr.

  • Wizards' Daniels Practices, May Play Saturday

    It's customary for players who are coming back from an injury to at least go through a handful of practices before returning to action, but Wizards' Coach Eddie Jordan doesn't have that policy for a player such as Antonio Daniels.

  • T.J. Ford Weighing Risks Involved In Returning

    T.J. Ford is having concerns about the future that are clouding his mind.

  • No. 1 UNC Rolls, But Reserve Frasor Injured

    Top-ranked North Carolina's latest lopsided victory didn't matter much in the locker room.

  • Stephon Marbury To Return In 2008

    Stephon Marbury told the Knicks that "he's never given anyone in our organization any indication that he wouldn't come back."

  • 'Odd Feeling' For Allen In Seattle

    As always, Ray Allen arrived at KeyArena hours early, getting his pregame shooting completed before anyone started arriving.

  • Heat's O'Neal, Williams Checked Out By Doctors

    Heat center Shaquille O'Neal and point guard Jason Williams were listed as day-to-day Thursday after both had nagging injuries checked out by Miami team doctors.

  • Parker Rejoins Miami

    Smush Parker has returned to Miami where his agent said the Heat front office has invited the banished guard to rejoin the team.

  • Parker Welcomed Back To Heat

    After being banished for the last month, the Miami Heat have asked guard Smush Parker to re-join the team.

  • Jazz Assign Kyrylo Fesenko to D-League For Third Time

    The Utah Jazz today sent 7-1 288 pound center Kyrylo Fesenko to their NBA Development League affiliate Utah Flash.

  • Boylan Named Interim Head Coach Of Bulls

    Jim Boylan was promoted Thursday to interim Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls, who fired Scott Skiles on Monday after the team's disappointing start.

  • Calf Injury To Sideline Spurs' Barry Two Weeks

    Spurs' guard Brent Barry will miss up to two weeks after injuring his left calf in a game.

  • Isiah On Marbury's Return: 'I Don't Know'

    Isiah Thomas' confidence in Stephon Marbury's return to the New York Knicks this season appears to be waning.

  • KG Leads LeBron As Overall All-Star Vote-Getter

    Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics are off to a fast start, and fans are taking notice.

  • McGrady Expects To Miss Week With Knee

    Although Tracy McGrady reportedly only has inflammation in a tendon in his left knee, the Rockets star is being cautious in his return to the court.

  • McGrady Expects To Miss Week With Knee Issue

    Although Tracy McGrady reportedly only has inflammation in a tendon in his left knee, the Rockets' star is being cautious in his return to the court.

  • Utah's Giricek May Be Back For Friday's Game

    Gordan Giricek's week in limbo figures to come to an end this morning when the Jazz guard will meet with Coach Jerry Sloan and General Manager Kevin O'Connor before practice.

  • Kidd Passes Payton On All-Time Assist List

    Jason Kidd entered Wednesday night needing eight assists to pass Gary Payton for sixth on the career list.

  • Celtics Start 23-3 For 4th Time In Team History

    One dominating stretch in the second quarter turned out to be enough to carry the Boston Celtics to a win in their first West Coast game this season.

  • Magic Not Interested In Kidd?

    The Magic have no interest in adding a salary like the one owed to Nets' star guard Jason Kidd, but said they would for the right guy.

  • Bargnani Back In Starting Five Against Spurs

    Andrea Bargnani has been elevated back into the starting lineup for the Raptors from spot duty as a backup, the Toronto Star is reporting.

  • Ewing: Curry May Not Have Big Apple Mentality

    Patrick Ewing acknowledged last night that disintegrating Eddy Curry may not have the mental makeup to succeed in New York.

  • Camby Blocks Way To Triple-double As Nuggets Roll

    In their best all-around effort of the season, the Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-105 on Wednesday night behind a triple-double by Marcus Camby, Carmelo Anthony's fourth straight double-double, Allen Iverson's spectacular 24-point performance and the much-awaited return of power forward Nene.

  • Knicks Say They'll Fight Grievance Filed By Marbury

    Stephon Marbury did not accompany the Knicks' trip south for its game Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, but he was still part of the pregame conversation: Coach Isiah Thomas indicated the club would fight the grievance that Marbury filed which stemmed from his being fined a game's pay for skipping a trip to Phoenix in mid-November.

  • Spurs Run Over Bulls As Post-Skiles' Era Starts With Rout

    Tony Parker scored 28 points, and the Spurs easily beat Chicago 94-79 Wednesday night in the Bulls' first game since firing Scott Skiles.

  • Cautious Sixer Green Packing His Bags

    Willie Green missed his second consecutive game last night with a groin strain, and the fifth-year guard is being cautious.

  • Spurs Sign Marcus Williams

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have signed forward Marcus Williams who had been playing with their NBA Development League affiliate the Austin Toros.

  • Nuggets' Nene, Martin May Return Against the Bucks

    Power forwards Nene and Kenyon Martin are expected to play in Wednesday's Denver-Milwaukee game, 7 P.

  • Spurs' Elson Will Return Against Bulls

    Spurs' backup center Francisco Elson is ready to return from the ankle injury that kept him out of the past three games.

  • Sutton To Replace Evans As USF's Coach

    Eddie Sutton is going to get another shot at his 800th victory.

  • LeBron Wants Fixing Brought To Table

    There has not been much to say about the Cavaliers, a team that was one of the league's best defensively last season but has lost its way.

  • Stoudamire Says Grizzles Need To Get Tougher

    After 13 years of running a team on the floor and working closely on the bench with the men responsible for wins and losses, veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire has seen enough to put a finger on the Grizzlies' ragged start to the season.

  • Knight Given Public Reprimand For Criticizing Officials

    Texas Tech Coach Bob Knight was given a public reprimand by the Big 12 for comments about officiating after a loss to New Mexico earlier this month.

  • Source: Evans Expected To Resign As USF Coach

    Jessie Evans was expected to resign Wednesday night as basketball coach at San Francisco which lost five of its last six games in addition to the NCAA suspension of one of its international players, The Associated Press has learned.

  • Clippers' Thomas Listed Day-To-Day After MRI

    Los Angeles Clippers' forward Tim Thomas underwent an MRI on his left knee today.

  • Damon Jones Wants Return To Miami?

    Damon Jones wants to return to the Miami Heat, saying it would be "the icing on the cake".

  • Bulls Ready To Deal Wallace?

    The most obvious trade targets for the Bulls are New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd and Memphis Grizzlies center Pau Gasol.

  • Utah's Harpring, Okur Both Might Play

    Matt Harpring will play, but Memo Okur remains questionable for tonight's Jazz-Mavericks' game at EnergySolutions Arena.

  • Wizards Not Interested In Re-Acquiring Hughes

    According to various reports, former Washington Wizard Larry Hughes has been placed on the trading block by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

  • Pippen A Possibility As An Assistant In Chicago?

    Scottie Pippen could return as an assistant coac, since he and Skiles didn't get along, and John Bach could be brought back for consulting work since his name has come up for jobs with other teams, according to Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune.

  • Carlisle, Brown, Wesphal Interested In Bulls

    Chicago Bulls GM John Paxson made it clear that he was unlikely to pick a permanent successor this season, or as permanent as a coach can be in the NBA these days the Chicago Tribune reported.

  • Marbury Doesn't Travel, Likely Won't Play

    Stephon Marbury did not travel with the Knicks to Orlando on Tuesday and is not expected to play in Wednesday night's game against the Magic, according to a team official.

  • Pete Myers Likely To Take Over Bulls On Interim Basis

    Their coach is gone, and the Bulls know he might not be the only casualty of their disappointing start.

  • Surprising Trail Blazers Win 11th Straight Game

    After the Trail Blazers won their 11th straight game, normally stoic owner Paul Allen looked directly at a camera and jubilantly held up one finger on each hand to signify the streak.

  • Lakers' Bynum Scores Career-High 28 Points In Win Over Suns

    Kobe Bryant asked to be traded last spring in part because he wanted to play for a team that could contend for an NBA title.

  • Trade Rumors Bothering Heat's Williams

    "We're like some high-paid prostitutes anyway in this league," said Heat guard Jason Williams, whose name has come up recently in trade rumors.

  • LeBron's Helpers Show Up To Defeat Miami

    LeBron James' helpers showed up on Christmas.

  • Magic Tracking Turkoglu's Injury

    The Magic are evaluating an injury to forward Hedo Turkoglu's left-ankle area that he sustained during the club's loss to the Celtics on Sunday in Boston.

  • After Long Absence, UConn Women Back At No. 1

    After nearly a four-year absence, Connecticut is back at No.

  • Washington's Butler, Daniels Close To Return

    After their Washington Wizards' teammates practiced at Verizon Center yesterday, forward Caron Butler worked up a sweat by going through shooting drills, and Antonio Daniels ran for the first time since spraining his right knee in a win at Miami on Dec.

  • McGrady Has Inflammation In Knee Tendon

    The MRI exam on Tracy McGrady's sore left knee Monday showed no damage beyond the swelling in the tendon the Rockets have been treating the past several weeks.

  • Louisville's Padgett Cleared To Work Out

    Injured Louisville center David Padgett has been cleared to work out and could be back when the Cardinals face West Virginia next month, Coach Rick Pitino said Monday.

  • Cavaliers Reportedly Shopping Hughes

    Could Larry Hughes be on his way back to Washington?

  • Marbury To Play Against Magic?

    His bereavement leave finally over, Stephon Marbury is expected to rejoin the Knicks for a third time when they play in Orlando tomorrow night, according to two sources.

  • Skiles Speaks About Firing From Bulls

    Scott Skiles will collect a settlement on the roughly $7M left on his contract.

  • NC State Point Guard Degand Out For Season

    North Carolina State point guard Farnold Degand is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

  • UCLA Back In Top 5 In Latest Poll

    Former No.

  • Nuggets' Anthony, Hawks' Johnson Named Players Of The Week

    Carmelo Anthony and Joe Johnson were named NBA Players of the Week on Monday.

  • Almond Named D-League Performer Of The Week

    Morris Almond of the Utah Flash today was named D-League.

  • Lakers Recall Karl From D-League

    The Lakers on Monday recalled guard Coby Karl from the D-Fenders of the NBA's Developmental League.

  • Nets Sign Billy Thomas

    The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent guard Billy Thomas, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Chicago Fires Skiles

    Scott Skiles has been terminated as head coach of the Bulls. No replacement has yet been announced.

  • Pat Riley: I'm Not Into Losing

    Coach Pat Riley once said of life in the NBA, "There is winning and misery, and even when we win I'm miserable."

  • Injured Finger To Keep Ginobili Sidelined For Now

    This time pestering isn't going to get Manu Ginobili back on the court for the Spurs.

  • Curry And Randolph May Be Bench-Bound

    The Knicks rallied from a 23-point second-half deficit Sunday at the Garden with Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph on the bench.

  • Rockets Interested In Trading For Heat's Williams?

    The Houston Chronicle reported that the Rockets would have some interest in trading for Heat guard Jason Williams, who has been inconsistent this season but has an attractive expiring contract.

  • Jackson Doesn't Foresee Trading Bryant

    The trade deadline is almost two months away, but Coach Phil Jackson doesn't see Kobe Bryant going anywhere, the strongest such statement by a Lakers official that their top player will still be their property at season's end.

  • Cavs Booed In Loss

    The Cleveland Cavaliers are a team in disarray.

  • Rockets' McGrady, Yao Hurt In Loss To Pistons

    The Rockets were running on fumes Sunday night then lost their two best players while playing the NBA's hottest team.

  • Fast Start Helps No. 22 Miami Protect Perfect Mark

    Jack McClinton forgot his game jersey.

  • Sonics Send Sene To D-League

    The Seattle Sonics announced today that the team has assigned center Mouhamed Sene to the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League.

  • Report: Injury Sidelines Hawks' Claxton For Season

    Speedy Claxton, who signed a four-year deal worth $25 million with the Atlanta Hawks in July 2006 and is facing microfracture surgery, will miss the rest of the season due to an injury to his left knee according to a published report.

  • Kobe Becomes Youngest To Reach 20,000 Point Milestone

    Kobe Bryant scored his 20,000th career point Sunday, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach the milestone.

  • Miami Looking To Make Deal For Miller And Swift

    Miami is looking at making a deal for Memphis' Mike Miller, and with Alonzo Mourning out they are trying to include big man Stromile Swift.

  • Cavs Talking Miller Trade With Sixers

    Ed Stefanski has hinted he is willing to trade Andre Miller, perhaps packaged with another player, for expiring contracts and a draft pick.

  • Knicks Still On Kobe's List

    The Knicks were on the list of four teams Kobe Bryant asked to be traded to late last spring, Bryant acknowledged for the first time Saturday to a small group of reporters.

  • Kentucky Transfer Legion Chooses Illinois

    Next season, Illini Coach Bruce Weber will be welcoming heralded Kentucky transfer Alex Legion to Champaign, according to a published report.

  • Bulls Booed Off Floor In Chicago

    The Bulls aren’t who we thought they were.

  • Behind Nelson, Oakland Stuns No. 21 Oregon

    Greg Kampe has been coaching at little-known Oakland University longer than any of his players have been alive.

  • WVU's Huggins Collects 600th Win

    West Virginia forward Alex Ruoff could only shake his head and laugh at how unemotional Coach Bob Huggins was after securing his 600th career victory.

  • Bell Sidelined Again

    Suns' guard Raja Bell stayed on the sidelines of Friday's practice because of an ankle injury and wound up on the sideline for Saturday's game because of a back injury.

  • Johnson's Jersey Retired By Spurs

    The San Antonio Spurs retired the No.

  • Clippers' Davis Out For The Season

    Reserve forward Paul Davis sustained a season-ending injury -- a torn ligament in his right knee -- in Friday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Bobcats Arrive Hour Before Saturday Tipoff

    Charlotte's game at Milwaukee on Saturday night was delayed 15 minutes after weather problems wreaked havoc on the Bobcats' travel plans.

  • Clips' Thomas, Spurs' Ginobili Leave With Injuries

    Clippers' forward Tim Thomas and Spurs' guard Manu Ginobili were injured during the first quarter of their game Saturday night.

  • Wiggins, Stanford Upset Top-Ranked Lady Vols In OT

    Finally, it was Candice Wiggins' and Stanford's turn in the long rivalry with Tennessee.

  • Suns Race By Raptors Despite Bosh's Career-High 42 Points

    The Raptors were a one-man show.

  • Raptors Fear Premature Retirement For Ford

    The fear within the Raptors organization is that T.J. Ford's problems may result in his premature retirement from the NBA.

  • Almond Drops 51, Ties D-League Record

    Morris Almond tied the NBA Development League scoring record, pouring in 51 points to lift the Utah Flash to a 118-116 overtime victory over the Austin Toros on Friday at the McKay Events Center.

  • Harpring To Undergo Additional Tests

    Jazz forward Matt Harpring learned late Friday afternoon that he must undergo additional testing as doctors try to determine the cause of gastrointestinal issues he has been battling.

  • Blazers Recall Taurean Green

    The Portland Trail Blazers recalled guard Taurean Green from the NBA Development League’s Idaho Stampede, Trail Blazers' General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today.

  • Orlando's Lewis Receives Good News On Injury

    Rashard Lewis underwent a magnetic resonance imaging test on his stiff and sore neck Thursday and it showed no structural damage.

  • No. 8 UCLA Rallies In 2nd Half, Tops Michigan

    Josh Shipp scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half as No.

  • No. 1 North Carolina Blows Out UC-Santa Barbara

    Roy Williams spent the past few days running his North Carolina players hard during practice.

  • Travis Best Wants To Join Boston

    Massachusetts' own Travis Best would love to come home from overseas to help out the Celtics.

  • Cassell's Name Coming Up In Trade Talks

    According to a report in Sports Illustrated, Clippers' guard Sam Cassell's name has popped up several times in regards to players rumored to be traded before the Feb.

  • Tension Boils Between Q-Rich, Isiah

    Isiah Thomas' quick third-quarter hook of Quentin Richardson led to a wild bench altercation that illustrated the mounting frustration and chaos of Team Titanic II.

  • Blazers' Streak Hits 10

    Martell Webster scored 19 points, while Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each added 18 to help the Portland Trail Blazers extend their winning streak to 10 games with a 99-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.

  • Sacramento Owner Arrested

    Robert Hernreich, a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, was arrested Thursday night in Colorado and charged with domestic violence and two counts of criminal trespassing.

  • Isiah: I Like Where We're Headed

    "I like the direction we're headed," Isiah Thomas said Friday, before the Knicks lost to the Bobcats.

  • Kobe Has Thought Of Playing For Sixers

    When asked if he ever thought of playing for the hometown 76ers, Kobe Bryant said: "Sure, sure -- absolutely. When I was coming out of high school, that's all I thought about doing was playing here."

  • Spurs' Parker Expected To Play Saturday

    Even with eight days off, the inflammation in Tony Parker's sprained left ankle hasn't completely subsided.

  • Marbury Files Grievance Over Fine

    Stephon Marbury, away from the Knicks indefinitely, has filed a grievance with the league over his $195,000 fine for missing a game last month in Phoenix after an argument with Isiah Thomas, The Post has learned.

  • Lakers Spoil Reunion Of 76ers '83 Title Team

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  • Nuggets Sign McCoy

    The Nuggets signed forward-center Jelani McCoy prior to Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.

  • Pacers' Tinsley Will Play Against Wolves

    Indiana Pacers' point guard Jamaal Tinsley will be in the lineup for tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Bucks' Mason To Miss 6-8 Weeks

    Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason will miss six to eight weeks due to a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced Friday.

  • Injury Likely To Shelve Pitt's Cook For Season

    Official word is expected late Friday after Pitt fifth-year senior Mike Cook has an MRI on his left knee, but the Panthers' staff is expecting him to be out for the season with a torn ACL.

  • OVC To Offer Courtside Replays At League Venues

    The Ohio Valley Conference announced Friday it will make courtside replay available during all games played in conference venues starting in January.

  • Detroit Recalls Cheikh Samb From Fort Wayne

    The Detroit Pistons announced today that they have recalled Cheikh Samb from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.

  • Spurs Re-Assign Darius Washington To Austin Toros

    The San Antonio Spurs have re-assigned rookie guard Darius Washington to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Austin Toros.

  • New-Look Tinsley: 'I'm Just Happy'

    Jamaal Tinsley's personal transformation has been evident in his improved play this season.

  • Oklahoma Edges Gonzaga Despite Pargo's Career-Night

    Oklahoma planned to make Gonzaga's Jeremy Pargo try to win the game from long range.

  • OK City Mayor Wants To Build NBA Practice Facility

    Oklahoma City made its first major move toward permanently attracting an NBA franchise Thursday when Mayor Mick Cornett called for the public to support a proposal to spend more than $100 million to overhaul the Ford Center and build a practice facility.

  • Webber Rumor Untrue: Dumars?

    According to Chris McCosky in his blog on Detroit News, Joe Dumars has said that the rumor by ESPN.

  • Payton Wants To Join Celtics

    "Gary called me and said, 'Hey, I'm reminding you that the Celtics are a team I feel like I can help,' " said agent Aaron Goodwin.

  • Heat Talks To League About O'Neal Foul

    The Heat has asked the league to look into a discrepancy in the fouls center Shaquille O'Neal was assessed in Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.

  • T-Mac's Knee No Better

    Tracy McGrady, who missed the second half of Wednesday's loss to Orlando and was inactive for Thursday's game, does not feel any improvement in his sore left knee.

  • Mutombo: Nuggets' Jersey Worth Hanging

    More than a decade and five NBA stops have come and gone since Dikembe Mutombo left Denver, but a part of him remains.

  • Sloan Sends Giricek Home

    Jerry Sloan reportedly ordered disgruntled guard Gordan Giricek back to Utah following Wednesday's loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.

  • 'Zo Undergoes Successful Surgery

    The Miami Heat announced today that Alonzo Mourning underwent successful surgery.

  • Daly: Zeke Should Get Off Bench

    Chuck Daly, who won two championships in Detroit with Isiah Thomas as his point guard, said he believes the Knicks have quit on their coach, and its time he should leave the bench.

  • Bucks' Mason Undergoes MRI On Thumb

    Bucks' forward Desmond Mason was scheduled to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging exam on his sprained left thumb this afternoon.

  • Gonzaga's Heytvelt Expected To Play Vs. Oklahoma

    Gonzaga's Josh Heytvelt, who has not seen any regular-season action since February, will play Thursday night in the Bulldogs' matchup against Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, school officials announced.

  • Marbury Misses Practice, Unlikely To Play Friday

    Knicks' point guard Stephon Marbury was away from the team again Thursday, and Coach Isiah Thomas wasn't sure when he'd return.

  • Raptors' Ford Sees More Specialists For Neck Injury

    There's growing concern about the health of Toronto Raptors guard T.

  • Mourning To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

    Heat center Alonzo Mourning said Thursday afternoon he was preparing for season-ending surgery later in the day.

  • Mills Seething With State Of Knicks

    According to a high-ranking Garden official, Garden President Steve Mills is seething over the state of the franchise as well as the damage Isiah Thomas has done to Mills' reputation.

  • Jermaine O'Neal Tonight On The RealGM Hoops Show

    Tonight on the RealGM Hoops Show, Pacers' superstar Jermaine O'Neal speaks candidly about the NBA age limit, his past trade requests, the situation with Jamaal Tinsley and much more.

  • Grizzlies Sign Jeremy Richardson From D-League

    The Memphis Grizzlies today signed free agent guard/forward Jeremy Richardson, the top scorer in the NBA Development League.

  • Pistons' Stuckey Cleared To Return

    Pistons' rookie guard Rodney Stuckey, who underwent hand surgery in October, has received medical clearance to return to the court, the team announced Thursday.

  • Nuggets Cut Backup C McCoy

    With power forward Nene close to returning from a thumb injury, the Nuggets waived the veteran center Jelani McCoy today, trimming their roster to 14 players.

  • Spurs' Parker Claims He's Ready To Return

    Spurs' point guard Tony Parker says his stint on the injured list is over.

  • No. 2 Memphis 9-0 For First Time Since '85-86

    A cool freshman kept frustrated Memphis unbeaten.

  • Hansbrough Returns From Injury To Lead UNC

    Three days after suffering a concussion, Tyler Hansbrough bodied up to the ballhandler near the North Carolina bench when he was inadvertently elbowed in the face and fell to the floor.

  • T-Wolves' Ratliff Out Six Weeks After Knee Surgery

    Minnesota Timberwolves' center Theo Ratliff underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is expected to miss another six weeks.

  • McGrady Hurt In Rockets' Loss To Orlando

    Orlando's star of the past got hurt, and the Magic's star of the present carried them to a victory.

  • Billups, Pistons Deal Celtics First Home Defeat

    Chauncey Billups delivered 28 points, including two clutch free throws, as the Pistons dealt the Celtics their first home defeat of the NBA season on Wednesday.

  • Parker Seeks $40M In Damages Over Claims He Cheated On Eva

    Tony Parker has sued a celebrity Web site that claimed he had an affair with a French model.

  • Mourning's Career In Jeopardy?

    Alonzo Mourning's career is in jeopardy after the Heat center tore the patella tendon in his right knee against the Hawks.

  • Big Ben Sits With Bone Spurs

    Ben Wallace sat out the Chicago Bulls' game against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night because of a sore left foot.

  • Aldridge Will Return After Missing Five Games

    Just when it seems life can't get any better for the streaking Trail Blazers, it does: LaMarcus Aldridge, the team's second-leading scorer and leading rebounder, will start tonight at power forward against Toronto after doctors deemed the plantar fasciitis in his right foot healed.

  • Avery Johnson's #6 Will Be Retired Saturday

    The San Antonio Spurs will retire Avery Johnson’s number after the Spurs vs.

  • Blazers' Roy Will Play, Feels Like '7 Out Of 10'

    Trail Blazers' guard Brandon Roy, who missed Tuesday's practice with flu-like symptoms, said at Wednesday's shootaround that he will play in tonight's home game against Toronto, and Coach Nate McMillan said his star will start.

  • Hip Injury May End Hudson's Career

    Guard Troy Hudson's lingering hip condition has the Warriors concerned that his NBA career could be over.

  • Celtics' Allen Eyes Return Tonight

    Guard Ray Allen said he hoped to return to the Boston Celtics' lineup Wednesday after missing two games with a sore right ankle.

  • Seattle Wants To Evaluate Ridnour Before Deadline

    Despite rampant speculation that the Sonics will select Memphis freshman Derrick Rose in next year's draft to assume the playmaking duties, the new coaching staff and first-year General Manager Sam Presti still have not made up their minds about Ridnour, who is signed through the 2009-10 season and scheduled to earn $19.

  • Hornets Could Move To Seattle In 2012?

    Some NBA followers envision Clay Bennett moving the Sonics to Oklahoma City, with the Hornets then shifted to Seattle after their New Orleans lease expires in 2012.

  • Pacers Waive Courtney Sims

    The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday they waived center Courtney Sims.

  • Wizards Sign Mike Wilks

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Mike Wilks.

  • NY Fans Plan Parade To 'Fire' Isiah Thomas

    New York Knicks' Coach Isiah Thomas could get a giant pink slip -- from fans.

  • Shaq: I'm Having A Terrible Season

    Shaquille O'Neal broke his weeklong silence with the media on Tuesday.

  • Bosh Sets Raptors' Rebounding Record In Win

    The Toronto Raptors got the job done, using tough defense and sure ball-handling to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 80-77 on Tuesday night.

  • Iverson Hopes "This Is My Last Stop"

    Allen Iverson has said many times this season that he wants to opt out of his contract, which expires after next season, and sign a six-year deal to retire as a Nugget.

  • Artest Still Has Eye On Knicks

    Two years ago - when Indiana put Ron Artest on the trade market - his agent told The Post that if the Queensbridge native wasn't dealt to the Knicks, he'd just opt out of the final year of his contract and sign with them as a free agent.

  • Knicks' Fan Ejected From Garden For 'Fire Isiah' Sign

    Officials at Madison Square Garden last night ejected a fan when a Knicks' fan showed his deep frustration with the slumping team and held up a sign demanding that Coach Isiah Thomas -- who was sitting just feet away -- be canned.

  • Louisville's Pitino Wins No. 500

    The ingredients were there, as they have been throughout Rick Pitino's hugely successful coaching career.

  • Isiah May Take Himself Off Bench?

    With his team coming off its latest embarrassing performance, Isiah Thomas said Tuesday he may have to shake up his roster if the Knicks don't show signs of recovery from their 7-17 start.

  • Celtic Waive Brandon Wallace

    The Boston Celtics announced today that the club has requested waivers on forward Brandon Wallace.

  • Jordan Works Out With Bobcats

    Managing Member of Basketball Operations Michael Jordan took the court with the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday for a brief workout with the team.

  • Knicks' Legend Oakley Busted For DUI

    About three hours after Charles Oakley turned 44, Georgia cops busted him for driving under the influence early Tuesday.

  • Nene Cleared For Action Friday

    Nuggets' power forward Nene, who is rehabbing after left thumb surgery, has been cleared to begin ball-handling and shooting, and he will be cleared for full basketball activity on Friday.

  • Grizzlies Waive Tarence Kinsey

    The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that they have requested waivers on guard Tarence Kinsey.

  • Strawberry Assigned To D-League

    The Phoenix Suns have assigned rookie D.

  • Bulls Assign Nichols To D-League

    The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has assigned rookie forward Demetris Nichols to the Iowa Energy of the D-League.

  • Dickie V Off The Air Until February After Vocal Cord Surgery

    Dick Vitale, the voice of college basketball for almost three decades, had vocal cord surgery Tuesday and is expected to be off the air until at least February.

  • Nash: "We Don't Play Hard All The Time"

    The Suns are known for their offense, but there are huge improvements to be made defensively.

  • Kobe's Message: "Don't Waste A Day"

    Kobe Bryant made a West Side stop Monday night, addressing the boys' basketball teams from Whitney Young, Von Steuben, Farragut, Marshall and Oak Park as part of a Nike-sponsored event at Attack Athletics gym.

  • Outlaw Lifts Weights After Home Games

    Travis Outlaw isn’t usually available immediately for interviews after home games.

  • Oden Will Be Running Again In A Few Weeks

    Bobby Medina, in his 11th year in Portland as their strength and conditioning coach after five years with Seattle, says Oden reminds him of a young Shawn Kemp or Jermaine O’Neal in terms of work ethic.

  • O'Neill Will Coach Arizona When Olson Retires

    Kevin O'Neill will succeed Lute Olson as Arizona's basketball coach when the Hall of Famer retires.

  • Conley's Close To Return

    Mike Conley, out since Nov.

  • Rival GM Still Hearing Kidd To Dallas Trade Talk

    Though both teams continue to deny it vehemently, a rival general manager said last week he's still hearing talk of a Nets-Mavs' deal involving Jason Kidd.

  • Iverson: Sixers Look Dull

    What if the 76ers had not traded Allen Iverson? "If I was still in Philadelphia, I don't think they would be in the predicament that they're in right now," Iverson told the Rocky Mountain News.

  • City Council Wants Magic To Stay Put

    Now that taxpayers are helping pay for a new arena, the Orlando City Council wants to make it tougher for the Orlando Magic to leave town.

  • Irate Isiah: Our Heart's Missing

    An irate Isiah Thomas last night lashed into his Knicks with more fire than he has in his two seasons as coach following their latest humiliating massacre - ranting the team has shown "no heart," "no courage," and "no pride.

  • Due To Force Majeure, Prokom Changes Venues

    Euroleague Basketball announced today that Prokom Trefl Sopot will play all of its remaining regular season home games at the 100 Years Arena instead of Olivia Sports Hall, where the team normally played Euroleague games.

  • Miller Takes Trade Talk In Stride

    Amid all the trade rumors, 76ers' point guard Andre Miller has quietly gone about his business in a professional manner.

  • Heat Silent On Parker's Future

    Saturday was the first day exiled Heat point guard Smush Parker was eligible to be traded, with Coach Pat Riley declining to confirm whether a deal is pending.

  • Walker Takes Pot Shot At Riley

    A sprained left ankle kept Timberwolves' forward Antoine Walker out Monday night, but it didn't stop him from taking a few not-so-subtle shots at his former coach.

  • Retirement Crossed Marbury's Mind

    Stephon Marbury asked a Knicks PR official if he could skip speaking to media indefinitely to help him better cope with the loss of his father, and admitted that retirement crossed his mind.

  • Curry's 'Guarantee' That Wasn't Spurs Pacers

    The Knicks are even being burned by erroneous guarantees attributed to them.

  • Report: O'Neill In Line To Succeed Olson At Arizona

    According to reports from ESPN.

  • LeBron Becomes Youngest To Reach 9,000 Points

    Having lost eight of nine going into Monday night, the Cavaliers needed something good to happen.

  • Suns Hand Parker-Less Spurs First Home Loss

    Grant Hill scored 22 points, and the Suns handed the Spurs their first home loss of the season, 100-95, on Monday night.

  • Miami Unveils Top 25 Heat Players Of All-Time

    The Miami Heat have announced the unveiling of the Top 25 HEAT Players of All-Time, as voted by HEAT fans.

  • Brand Makes Progress

    Elton Brand stood near a basket, then jumped off both feet ever so slightly while shooting a hook shot.

  • Balky Back May Plague Deng All Season

    Luol Deng hasn't let the back soreness affect his performance of late, averaging 21 points in his last six games.

  • Roy, Pierce Named Players Of The Week

    he Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec.

  • Two Men Arrested In Carjacking Of Hawks' Williams

    Two suspects were arrested and will be charged with carjacking Atlanta Hawks' forward Shelden Williams at gunpoint.

  • Clippers Make Frahm Signing Official

    The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard Richie Frahm.

  • Dallas Assigns Ager To D-League

    The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have assigned guard Maurice Ager to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

  • Stanford's Brook Lopez Cleared To Play

    Stanford sophomore 7-footer Brook Lopez was cleared this morning and will play Wednesday against Santa Clara.

  • Utah's Okur Improves, Won't Play

    Jazz center Mehmet Okur reported improvement in his injured left shoulder but won't play in Monday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

  • O'Neal's Status In Question Against Knicks

    Indiana Pacers' forward Jermaine O’Neal will be a game-time decision for tonight’s game against the New York Knicks.

  • Roy, Pierce Named NBA's Players Of Week

    The Boston Celtics’ Paul Pierce and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec.

  • NCAA's Top Ten Remains Unchanged

    The top 10 teams in the ESPN/USA Today's men's basketball poll remain the same, with North Carolina holding the top spot for the third straight week.

  • Hansbrough Probable For UNC's Next Game

    All-American Tyler Hansbrough was listed as probable for North Carolina's next game following a concussion during a victory at Rutgers.

  • Tucker Named D-League Player Of Week

    Alando Tucker of the Albuquerque Thunderbirds was named D-League.com Performer of the Week, averaging 36.0 points, while shooting .519 from the field.

  • Bulls Recall JamesOn Curry

    The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has recalled rookie guard JamesOn Curry from the Iowa Energy of the D-League.

  • Dryer Fire Damages Nuggets' Locker Room

    A dryer caught fire in the Nuggets' locker room Sunday morning at 2 A.

  • McMillan: Aldridge Likely To Miss Another Game

    LaMarcus Aldridge, the Blazers' leading scorer and rebounder, probably will not play Monday when the Blazers host the New Orleans Hornets at the Rose Garden.

  • Wizards Will Sign Mike Wilks

    The Washington Wizards will fill the roster spot of injured Antonio Daniels with Mike Wilks, whom Denver released last month, according to a league source.

  • Isiah Has Supporter In Pacers' O'Neal

    "I think the players have to put up a little bit more effort for the coach," Jermaine O'Neal told the Indianapolis Star of the Knicks.

  • UNC's Hansbrough Suffers Concussion

    The last time Tyler Hansbrough left New Jersey after a North Carolina game he was devastated after a tough loss one game from the Final Four.

  • Rockets Recall Steve Novak

    Houston Rockets' General Manager Daryl Morey announced Sunday that forward Steve Novak has been recalled from Houston's D-League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley.

  • Yao Says Rockets Need To Communicate On 'D'

    Recently the Rockets' defense has been shredded by opponents, and Yao Ming believes that the crux of the problems for Houston is communication.

  • Syracuse Guard Devendorf Out For Year With Torn ACL

    Junior guard Eric Devendorf, the second-leading scorer for the Syracuse Orange, will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

  • Tinsley Hires Security Guard After Shooting

    Jamaal Tinsley's latest off-the-court trouble has convinced the Pacers' forward to heed his team's advice and hire a security guard.

  • Pistons Could Add Webber Soon

    The Pistons could bring in Chris Webber for the veteran's minimum without incurring the luxury tax.

  • LeBron: We're Not A Very Good Team

    "Right now, we're reeling a bit because of the losses," Cavs coach Mike Brown said.

  • Wizards Looking To Sign Guard

    The Washington Wizards will fill a roster spot with a point guard to replace injured Antonio Daniels in the next few days.

  • Purdue Denies Louisville's Pitino Win No. 500

    Purdue's freshmen grew up just in time to deny Rick Pitino his 500th college coaching win.

  • Kobe Will Be Game-Time Decision Sunday

    Kobe Bryant will be a game-time decision on Sunday for the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the cross-town Clippers, the Los Angeles Times reports.

  • Ray Allen Wit Sit Against Raptors

    A lingering ankle injury will cost Celtics' shooting guard Ray Allen another game.

  • Celtics Expect To Have Allen Back Wednesday

    Celtics' guard Ray Allen missed his second straight game with a sore right ankle against Toronto today.

  • Marbury Expected Back Against Pacers

    Stephon Marbury is expected to make his return tomorrow versus the Pacers - and this time for good, according to a family source.

  • Sonics' Thomas Sits Out After Spraining Right Ankle

    Sonics' center Kurt Thomas pulled himself from the starting lineup after suffering a sprained right ankle in the win against Minnesota on Friday.

  • Spurs' Duncan Starts Vs. Denver, But Parker Sits

    Tim Duncan returned to the San Antonio Spurs' starting lineup Saturday night against Denver after missing four because of a sprained ankle.

  • Shelden Williams Carjacked At Gunpoint

    Shelden Williams was carjacked at gunpoint Saturday before the Hawks' game against Charlotte.

  • Blazers' Aldridge Likely To Return Wednesday

    Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge will meet with his doctors Monday and could be cleared to return from plantar fasciitis in his right foot at that time.

  • Pacers' Diogu Cleared To Practice

    Forward Ike Diogu, out since Nov.

  • Rookie Pruitt Returns To Celtics

    Rookie guard Gabe Pruitt is back with the Celtics.

  • Utah's Okur Has MRI On Shoulder

    Jazz center Mehmet Okur missed his second straight game Friday and will undergo an MRI exam on his injured left shoulder Saturday in Salt Lake City.

  • Arizona's Olson To Be Paid While On Leave

    Arizona Wildcats' men's basketball Coach Lute Olson isn't expected to coach a single game this season because he's on personal leave, but he'll continue to be paid his $738,000 base salary.

  • Daniels Out 2-4 Weeks With MCL Sprain

    Washington Wizards' President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that guard Antonio Daniels sustained a MCL sprain in his right knee in the second quarter of Washington’s 104-91 victory at Miami on Thursday, December 13th, and will miss 2-4 weeks.

  • Nuggets' Martin Suspended One Game

    Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin has been suspended for one game without pay and assessed a Flagrant Foul, Penalty Two for flagrantly fouling Melvin Ely of the New Orleans Hornets by striking him in the head with an elbow, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

  • Francis' Knee Is OK

    Steve Francis returned to practice Friday after getting a day off from Thursday's workout, saying he had no problem with his right knee.

  • Brand Cleared To Increase Activity

    Injured forward Elton Brand received clearance to begin dribbling and taking stationary shots after a recent checkup at the Delaware facility where he had his ruptured Achilles' tendon surgically repaired.

  • Aguirre: Eddy's Problem Is Zach

    Knick assistant Mark Aguirre said slumping Eddy Curry may be freaked out by the presence of Zach Randolph.

  • Knicks Eyeing Deal?

    Could Eddy Curry be on his way out in New York?

  • Riley Issues Challenge To Heat

    Trying to shake his team from its inconsistent play, Coach Pat Riley drew an imaginary line in the middle of the floor before Friday's practice.

  • Bryant Hurt As Lakers Fall To Host Warriors

    Baron Davis put his usual game-breaking flair on the decisive 3-pointer with 16.

  • Celtics' Allen Sits With Sore Ankle

    Celtics' guard Ray Allen sat out Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a sore right ankle -- the first time any of Boston's new Big Three has been out of the starting lineup.

  • Gasol Out Indefinitely

    The Grizzlies announced today that forward/center Pau Gasol will be out indefinitely due to a jammed right big toe.

  • Rockets Recall Rookie Brooks From D-League

    Houston Rockets' General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that guard Aaron Brooks has been recalled from Houston's D-League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley.

  • Wizards' Daniels Has Sprained Knee

    Washington Wizards' guard Antonio Daniels is expected to miss two to four weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury he suffered during Thursday night's 104-91 victory over the Miami Heat.

  • Magic's Arroyo Out; Lewis In Against Bobcats

    Orlando Magic point guard Carlos Arroyo will miss tonight's game against the Charlotte Bobcats with a sore left foot, but forward Rashard Lewis said he will play despite a stiff neck.

  • USC F Cunningham Out For Season

    USC redshirt freshman forward Kasey Cunningham suffered an ACL and lateral meniscus tear in his left knee during practice on Wednesday and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery in the next few weeks.

  • Celtics' Perkins To Play Against Bucks

    Celtics' Coach Doc Rivers said today at the team's shootaround that center Kendrick Perkins (sore toe) will play against the Bucks tonight.

  • Tennessee Sophomore Crews Out Indefinitely

    Tennessee sophomore forward Duke Crews recently was found to have a heart condition, and the school announced he is out indefinitely.

  • Clippers Sign Richie Fraham

    The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard Richie Frahm.

  • Clippers Sign Richie Frahm

    The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard Richie Frahm.

  • Bobcats Assign Davidson To NBDL

    The Charlotte Bobcats today assigned rookie forward Jermareo Davidson to their NBA Development League affiliate the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

  • Pistons Trade Nazr To Charlotte For Brezec And Herrmann

    The Pistons traded center Nazr Mohammed to Charlotte on Friday and also waived forward Ronald Dupree.

  • Tyrus Thomas Suspended; Troy Murphy Fined

    Tyrus Thomas suspended one game without pay and Pacers' forward Troy Murphy fined $10,000, the league announced Friday.

  • Lawsuit Accuses Kidd Of Groping, Threatening 23-Year Old Model