March 2009 NBA Wiretap

LeBron: Loss Doesn't Affect Status With Cavs

May 31, 2009 9:23 PM

After skipping out on reporters Saturday night following their Game 6 elimination, LeBron James has finally spoken about the end of Cleveland's season.

James insisted that the loss won't affect his future with the Cavaliers.

"I'm great," said James. "I feel great about this situation that's going on. You want to continue to get better, that's all you can ask. We got better and I feel this team will be better next season. You don't want to take a step backward. I think we went forward from the Boston series [a Game 7 loss in the semifinals] last year.

"Hopefully we can go forward next year."

James added that he hasn't given any thought to signing a contract extension, which can be offered on July 18, with Cleveland.

ESPN

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Magic: Nelson Is Ahead Of Schedule

May 31, 2009 3:36 PM

Magic spokesman Joel Glass says that point guard Jameer Nelson is ahead of schedule in his rehab from a shoulder injury.

Glass added that his status for the NBA Finals remains uncertain.

Team president Bob Vander Weide told The Orlando Sentinel after Saturday's win over Cleveland that Nelson would consult doctors about a possible comeback.

The All-Star guard has been out since early February, and Magic general manager Otis Smith has maintained that his shoulder injury is season-ending.

Yahoo! Sports

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Woman Files Civil Suit Against Shannon Brown

May 31, 2009 3:30 PM

Lakers guard Shannon Brown is being sued in civil court for an alleged sex-related incident with a woman in Denver.

Brown's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the suit to ESPN on Sunday.

Bartelstein said the suit resulted from an incident when Brown was playing for the Bobcats, who played in Denver in late January.

"There was absolutely nothing to it," Bartelstein said. "I find it very interesting all of a sudden Shannon Brown has some success and someone decides to sue him civilly. People can draw their own conclusions. I stand by Shannon Brown. Everything Shannon has said to me as to what happened, the prosecutor verifies."

ESPN

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Andersen Doesn't Want To Leave Nuggets

May 31, 2009 3:26 PM

Nuggets forward Chris Andersen has made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with the club.

Andersen, coming off a two-year ban due to drug problems, was given a chance by Denver this season.

"Re-signing me," Andersen said when asked about the team's next step.

He made just $998,398 this year.

"What better place to play than at home?" Andersen said. "I love this city, I love this state. I appreciate everybody in the whole town for backing us and helping us prove others wrong."

Andersen is expected to earn a multiyear year in the neighborhood of the $5.585 mid-level exception.

Denver Post

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Holiday Is Hoping To Be First Pick

May 31, 2009 3:20 PM

UCLA guard Jrue Holiday is hoping to be the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.

"I'm shooting for No. 1 to be honest," Holiday told The New Post. "I'm definitely shooting for the sky."

The Clippers have publicly stated that they will use the No. 1 pick on Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin.

New York Post

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Knicks Looking At Holiday, DeRozan

May 31, 2009 3:14 PM

The Knicks have scheduled workouts with UCLA's Jrue Holiday and USC's DeMar DeRozan.

New York is expected to consider one of the two if they are available when NBA commissioner David Stern calls on them to use the eighth pick.

Stephen Curry has been linked to the Knicks, and general manager Donnie Walsh said on Saturday that he'd move up if he felt he could take Hasheem Thabeet.

New York Post

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Orlando Swept L.A. In Regular Season

May 31, 2009 3:07 PM

The Magic were 2-0 against the Lakers in the regular season.

Orlando was led by All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson in both of the victories, but they are unlikely to have his services in the NBA Finals.

Nelson has been out since February with a shoulder injury, but there have been rumors that he might be able to play a few minutes for the Magic.

Kobe Bryant had his first triple-double since 2005 on Jan. 16 against Orlando, when he posted 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

Orange County Register

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Boozer Thinks He's Going To Detroit Or New Jersey

May 31, 2009 2:41 PM

Carlos Boozer is telling confidants he's either going to Detroit or New Jersey, according to a report from Peter Vecsey of the New York Post.

While the Pistons have cap space, the Nets would need to acquire Boozer via a sign and trade deal.

New York Post

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Raptors Privately Considering Trading Bosh

May 31, 2009 2:29 PM

The Raptors are privately acknowledging for the first time that they might need to trade Chris Bosh, rather than risk losing him to free agency in 2010, according to a report from the New York Daily News.

The Bulls remain interested in Bosh, but Luol Deng would have to be part of a package going to the Raptors.

Bosh could also end up in Detroit in a package that would net the Raptors Carlos Boozer, according to the report.

New York Daily News

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Big Ben Hints At Retirement After 13 Seasons

May 31, 2009 8:58 AM

Ben Wallace hinted at the possibilty of retiring on Saturday night after the Cavaliers were eliminated by the Magic.

Wallace, a 13-year veteran, has one year and $14 million left on his contract.

"I'm going to sit down and talk with my family, weigh my options and come up with a decision," Wallace said. "Nothing's definite, but there's a strong possibility that this was my last season."

Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry was surprised to hear Wallace's comments.

"I haven't talked to Ben at all about his future," Ferry said.

ESPN

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LeBron Skips Out On Reporters After Loss

ESPN

Assistant Del Harris Retires From Bulls

Chicago Tribune

Walsh Would Move Up For Thabeet

New York Post

Report: Nelson Could Return In Finals

Orlando Sentinel

Howard: No One Believed My Title Prediction

Orlando Sentinel

Magic Finish Off Cavs; Advance To Finals

RealGM Staff Report

Martin: Nuggets Are Better Than Lakers

Los Angeles Times

Karl: Jesus Couldn't Cover Kobe

Denver Post

Allegations Could Prove Costly For Rose

Yahoo! Sports

Odom Plans To Benefit From Time Off

Press-Enterprise

Nene Suffered A Fractured Arm In Game 6

Inside Hoops

Jordan Gets Three-Year Guaranteed Deal

Sacramento Bee

Griffin: Clippers Will Be Good Next Year

Chicago Tribune

Sixers Meet With Lawson, Flynn

Philadelphia Inquirer

Billups: Best Is Yet To Come For Nuggets

Denver Post

Hansbrough 'Not Worried' About Draft Placement

ESPN

Lakers' Jackson Asks For Referee Transparency

ESPN

Report: Rose's High School Team Investigated

ESPN

T-Mac Has Arthroscopic Surgery On Shoulder

Houston Chronicle

Bulls Appear To Be Looking For A PG

Chicago Tribune