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Raptors Sign Lucas As Player Development Consultant

The Raptors hired former player and coach John Lucas as a basketball development consultant for the remainder of the season, the team announced on Friday.

Lucas, who has helped players get their personal lives on track in the past, will assist the coaching staff in the development of the players’ on-court skills with the Raptors.

Via yahoo.com


Charlotte Waives McInnis

The Bobcats waived Jeff McInnis on Friday, a move intended to make Raymond Felton the full-time point guard, according to an Assoicated Press Report.

McInnis started 26 of the 54 games he played this season, averaging 4.5 points and 4.1 assists. Coach Sam Vincent had been using McInnis and Felton together for much of the season in a small backcourt.

Via AP


John Wooden Breaks Wrist, Collarbone In Fall

John Wooden broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall, leaving the former UCLA basketball coach hospitalized Friday, according to an Associated Press report.

Daughter Nan Muehlhausen said the 97-year-old Wooden fell in his condominium Thursday night. She said Wooden was resting comfortably in a hospital and visited with family members throughout the day.

"Dad's spirits are good," Muehlhausen said in a statement. "He is up and joking around with the family. He will probably be in the hospital for a couple of more days before he goes home."

Via Associated Press


Feb 2008 Archive

  • D-League Will Expand To Reno In 2008-09

    Reno, Nevada has been awarded an NBA Development League franchise and will begin play during the 2008-09 season.

  • Soincs Sign Mike Wilks To 10-Day Deal

    Sonics General Manager Sam Presti announced today that the team has signed Mike Wilks to a 10-day contract.

  • Billups Flies To Detroit, Questionable Saturday

    Chauncey Billups is questionable for the Pistons' game against the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday after flying home for a personal matter.

  • Assault Charges Dropped Against Rafer Alston

    Assault charges against Rockets' guard Rafer Alston, stemming from an altercation at a nightclub last summer, were dropped on Friday.

  • Wizards' Butler Won't Need Hip Surgery

    Caron Butler won't need surgery on his injured left hip, as doctors have advised that he simply rehab and rest.

  • Sonics Waive Ira Newble

    The Seattle SuperSonics have waived forward Ira Newble. Newble was acquired by the Sonics in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 21.

  • Granger Suspended For Strike On Nocioni

    Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger has been suspended for one game without pay for striking the Chicago Bulls’ Andres Nocioni in the face.

  • Kentucky's Patterson Out For Season

    A stress fracture in Patrick Patterson's left ankle will sideline him for the remainder of his freshman season at Kentucky.

  • Sixers Waive Gordan Giricek

    The Sixers have waived guard Gordan Giricek.

  • Hawks Sign Jeremy Richardson To Second 10-Day Deal

    Jeremy Richardson has appeared in 6 games with the Hawks, averaging 4.2 ppg in 8.0 mpg (.500 FG%, .556 3FG%).

  • 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.

  • Bowen Blocks Terry In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 28th's Games

    The San Antonio Spurs toppled the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in a tight affair.

  • Kiki Denies Knicks Job Rumors

    Kiki Vandeweghe denied all reports that he has talked with Knicks' management about any positions with the team on Thursday.

  • Biedrins Returns To Practice After Surgery

    Andris Biedrins joined the Warriors in practice on Thursday for the first time since his appendectomy last week.

  • Isiah Bans Marbury From Garden

    Stephon Marbury has been told not to come to Madison Square Garden by Knicks' Coach Isiah Thomas.

  • Giricek Expected To Joins Suns

    The Phoenix Suns may have lost out on Brent Barry, but they still hope to land Gordon Giricek.

  • Report: Barry Will Stick With Spurs

    Brent Barry has let the Suns know that he has decided to re-sign with the Spurs.

  • Wolves Waive Ratliff, Will Sign With Pistons

    The Minnesota Timberwolves have bought out the remainder of Theo Ratliff's contract, paving the way for Ratliff to sign with the Detroit Pistons.

  • TNT Extends Agreement With Barkley

    Charles Barkley is going to remain with TNT after signing a multi-year agreement.

  • Mike Conley And Tyler Sherkin On RealGM Hoops Show Tonight

    Mike Conley will join the show to discuss his season, the team's reaction to the Pau Gasol trade, and his high school and college teammate Greg Oden's injury.

  • Clippers Waive Sam Cassell

    The Los Angeles Clippers waived point guard Sam Cassell on Thursday.

  • Cassell On The Verge Of Buyout?

    Sam Cassell is rumored to be on the verge of agreeing to terms with the Clippers on a buyout.

  • Knight Joins ESPN As Tournament Analyst

    Bob Knight will join ESPN has an analyst for next month's NCAA Tournament.

  • Harris Will Be A Game-Time Decision For Nets

    Newly-acquired point guard Devin Harris could begin his reign as New Jersey's floor leader on Thursday.

  • Pacers' Williams Out At Least A Game After Incident

    Pacers' forward Shawne Williams will miss the team's game in Toronto after a man was arrested after leaving his home on Wednesday night.

  • Heat Would Have Interest In Calderon?

    Miami could offer their mid-level exception to restricted free agent Jose Calderon, but Toronto is expected to match any offer the point guard receives.

  • Hornets Remain Interested In Birdman

    The Hornets remain interested in Chris Andersen, who was a member of their club before being suspended by the NBA for violating their substance abuse policy.

  • LBJ Reaches 10,000 In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 27th's Games

    LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 10,000 points as the Cavaliers took on the Celtics in Boston on Wednesday night.

  • Blazers' Blake: 'We Have Work To Do'

    The Trail Blazers had lost back-to-back games to title contenders,Boston and Los Angeles after opening up double-digit leads before beating the Clippers on Wednesday night.

  • Knicks' Dolan Wants Isiah And Kiki

    The Knicks have reportedly spoken with Kiki Vandeweghe about taking over for Isiah Thomas in the front office but would like for Thomas to remain on the sideline.

  • Wizards' Butler Has Tear In Hip

    Wizard Caron Butler's return to the court is still unknown after a re-examination on his hip revealed a tear.

  • Walker Misses Game With 'Passport' Issue

    Antoine Walker missed Minnesota's game on Wednesday night due to a "passport problem".

  • Butler Has Hip Tear, Return Uncertain

    An examination of Caron Butler's injured hip revealed a small labral tear of the left joint.

  • Giricek May Get Buyout Wish

    The Sixers appear to be willing to grant the request of Croatian guard Gordan Giricek and buy out the remainder of his contract.

  • Phoenix Keeps Pursuing Barry

    The Phoenix Suns continued their pursuit of veteran guard Brent Barry on Wednesday.

  • LeBron Becomes Youngest To 10,000 Points

    LeBron James became the youngest player in history to reach 10,000 points on Wednesday night in Boston, scoring 26 points in the Cavaliers' 92-87 loss.

  • Thomas Won't Commit To Marbury For Next Season

    Isiah Thomas is refusing to talk about whether Stephon Marbury will be in New York next season.

  • Harris To Make Nets Debut Thursday?

    After practicing with the Nets for the first time on Wednesday, Devin Harris may make his much anticipated debut against Milwaukee Thursday night.

  • Murder Suspect Arrested After Leaving Home Of Pacers Williams

    A murder suspect was arrested after leaving the home of Indiana Pacers forward Shawne Williams on Wednesday night.

  • Boston Signs P.J. Brown

    The Boston Celtics have signed free agent P.J. Brown.

  • Ford: Calderon Should Start For Raps

    T.J. Ford, who has been a starter for a majority of his NBA career, said on Tuesday that teammate Jose Calderon should start at point guard for the rest of the season.

  • Stern Talks PED's On Capitol Hill

    David Stern was present on Wednesday as leaders from each of the four major sports met on Capitol Hill to discuss legislating on performance enhancing drugs in sports.

  • Magloire Hopes To Debut Against San Antonio

    After signing a contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Jamaal Magloire hopes to debut against the Spurs on Thursday.

  • Clippers Sign Fazekas To 10-Day Deal

    The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Nick Fazekas to a 10-day contract.

  • Van Horn Continues To Work Out

    Despite continuing to workout individually, Keith Van Horn is unlikely to ever play or be activated.

  • Clippers Likely To Sign Fazekas To 10-Day Deal

    While the Clippers deal with injuries, they will probably sign 6-foot-11 forward Nick Fazekas to a 10-day contract.

  • Kleiza Changes Agents

    Linas Kleiza has left agent Herb Rudoy to join BDA Sports Management.

  • Kiki In Line To Replace Isiah?

    Kiki Vandeweghe, Jerry Colangelo and Donnie Walsh have been mentioned as the three most likely candidates to replace Isiah Thomas.

  • Heat Assign Cook And Anthony To D-League

    The Miami Heat announced today that Daequan Cook and Joel Anthony have been assigned to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League.

  • Miami Finally Wins In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 24th's Games

    The Miami Heat won their first game in a month on Tuesday night. Read about their big win and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for Feb. 26th's games.

  • Sixers' Dalembert Expected To Play Wednesday

    Samuel Dalembert expects to play for the Sixers against the Magic on Wednesday night despite a pair of leg injuries.

  • Has Cassell Buyout Hit Snag?

    NBA sources told the Boston Globe on Tuesday night that Donald Sterling isn't interested in buying out Sam Cassell.

  • Vandy Knocks Off No. 1 Tennessee

    Tennessee lost their first game after receiving the No. 1 ranking on Tuesday night to Vanderbilt.

  • Harris Not Feeling Pain, Plans To Practice

    Devin Harris plans to practice with the Nets on Wednesday for the first time since the infamous Jason Kidd trade.

  • Nets Hoping To Keep Diop

    The Nets are hoping that DeSagana Diop's stay in New Jersey is not a short one, according to the New York Post.

  • Giricek Close To Buyout?

    Gordan Giricek could be bought out of his contract with the Sixers by Saturday, according to a report by the Arizona Republic.

  • Barry: Options Are Suns, Spurs

    Brent Barry has reduced his potential teams down to just the Spurs and Suns.

  • Duhon Finished In Chicago?

    Could Chris Duhon be squeezed out of the suddenly crowded backcourt in Chicago?

  • Wallace, Sczcerbiak Trade Came With Seconds To Spare

    "I was in the room, and the NBA was on the line. I heard somebody from the NBA office say, 'Cleveland, you have 20 seconds to get Chicago on the phone.'" -- Cavaliers' coach Mike Brown, on the trade which bought Ben Wallace and others to Cleveland.

  • Heat To Send Daequan Cook, Anthony To D-League

    Heat rookies Daequan Cook and Joel Anthony are set for a stint in the D-League, according to the Associated Press.

  • Cassell Still In Limbo On Buyout

    David Falk is still working with the Clippers to get Sam Cassell out of his contract and into Boston green, according to the L.A. Times.

  • Harris Getting Closer To Nets Debut

    Devin Harris is planning on practicing with the Nets for the first time on Wednesday.

  • Yao's Injury Causes Shock And Concern In China

    Hopes remain high in China that Yao Ming will recover in time for the Beijing Olympics in August.

  • Magloire Signs With Dallas

    Jamaal Magloire played 24 games for the Nets this season and averaged 1.8 points and 3.4 rebounds.

  • Mavericks Will Sign Magloire

    Center Jamaal Magloire will sign with the Dallas Mavericks once he clears waivers at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

  • Bonzi Sits Out Practice With Sore Achilles

    Bonzi Wells sat out the Hornets' practice on Tuesday with a sore Achilles' tendon after injuring it on Monday night.

  • Bobcats Seek NFL Help Regarding Concussions

    The Charlotte Bobcats are in unchartered territory regarding the four concussions Gerald Wallace has suffered so they are seeking help from the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

  • New Bulls Finally Get First Practice

    Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Cedric Simmons, and Shannon Brown finally got their first full practice in with the Bulls after being acquired last Thursday.

  • Rockets Bring In Bobby Jones From D-League

    Bobby Jones joins the Rockets after being called up from the D-League Tuesday.

  • Yao Done For Season

    The Rockets have won 12 straight games but have now lost Yao Ming for the remainder of the 2007-08 season.

  • Portland Almost Had Kidd

    The Blazers were to send Jarrett Jack and Raef LaFrentz to the Nets along with other cap-fillers for Jason Kidd.

  • Lakers Sit Atop RealGM Team Rankings

    Pau Gasol has helped Kobe Byrant and the Lakers take top spot on the RealGM Team Rankings.

  • Cavs Receive $1.65 Million Trade Exception

    The Cavaliers received a trade exception last week due to their trade with the Bulls.

  • Bynum Still Doesn't Have Timetable For Return

    There still is no timetable for Andrew Bynum's return, but he could return later in March.

  • Stevenson's Buzzer Beater In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 24th

    DeShawn Stevenson pushed the Washington Wizards to a huge road win over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday. Stevenson, who scored 33 points on the night, hit a three-pointer with one second left to give his team a narrow victory against one of the league’s best teams.

  • Earl Monroe: The Knicks Need Much Work

    "It's a group of guys that have a lot of talent," Monroe told the New York Daily News, "but they have an identity problem."

  • Cassell Confirms Buyout Talks

    With time running out as the league heads into its mandated Saturday deadline, Sam Cassell finally admitted on Monday that he is in negotiations with the Clippers on a buyout.

  • Man Convicted Of Jordan Murder Seeks Parole

    An error in sentencing is keeping one of the two men convicted in the killing of Michael Jordan's father from seeking parole, according to the Associated Press.

  • Sources: Magloire Close To Joining Mavs

    Jamaal Magloire, who was waived by the Nets last week, is leaning towards joining the Mavericks.

  • Magic Not Interested In Magloire

    Former All-Star Jamaal Magloire, who was released by the Nets last week, will not be joining the Orlando Magic.

  • Police: Pacers' Daniels Not Suspect In Rape

    Pacers' guard Marquis Daniels is not a suspect in a rape which allegedly took place in his home on Sunday night.

  • Walker Trying To Get Out Of Minnesota

    Mark Bartelstein, the agent for Antoine Walker, is trying to negotiate a buyout for his client with the Timberwolves, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

  • Wallace Has Post-Concussion Symptoms

    Charlotte's Gerald Wallace has been suffering from post-concussion symptoms since he was knocked unconscious during a game on Friday, according to the Associated Press.

  • Tennessee Scores #1 Ranking

    The Tennessee Volunteers scored a #1 ranking for the first time in school history on Monday following their road win at undefeated Memphis on Saturday.

  • Powell Named D-League Player Of The Week

    Kasib Powell of the Sioux Falls Skyforce was today named D-League.

  • Kobe: I Didn't Want To Leave

    "Circumstances being what they were, it was very difficult to see myself still being here, but I’m very thankful that it did work out," Kobe Bryant told RealGM on Sunday.

  • LeBron And Ginobili Named Players Of The Week

    Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James was named Monday as the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, February 18 through Sunday, February 24.

  • MRI Confirms Roy Aggravated Ankle Sprain

    Portland has released the results of Brandon Roy's MRI, according to The Oregonian.

  • Wolves Won't Sign Expensive Free Agents

    Timberwolves' owner Glen Taylor said because of the millions of dollars the team has to pay to players like Juwan Howard and Troy Hudson, whose contracts were bought out, there won't be money left over to sign big-money free agents for the 2008-09 season, according to the Star Tribune.

  • Shaq: Suns Will Be Fine

    The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 with Shaquille O'Neal in the lineup but the legendary center isn't worried about his new team, according to the Arizona Republic.

  • Boston Ends Skid In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 24th's Games

    Paul Pierce led the Boston Celtics to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, ending the team’s three-game losing streak in the process.

  • Riley Disappointed He Couldn't Land Mike Miller

    Pat Riley is disappointed that the Heat's extensive efforts to land Grizzlies' guard/forward Mike Miller at the trade deadline came up with nothing, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting.

  • Curry Boils After Knicks' Loss

    Eddy Curry has told reporters that he is not going to change who he is, and he is questioning his role with the Knicks, the New York Post is reporting.

  • J.R. Smith Drawing Karl's Criticism

    Even after scoring 43 points against the Chicago Bulls, Nuggets' Coach George Karl has been critical of the way guard J.

  • Kobe Loses Cool, Ejected With Lakers Leading By 31

    Kobe Bryant was ejected from the Lakers' game against the Sonics after picking up two technical fouls for arguing with referee Brian Forte in the third quarter, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Roy Leaves Game With Injured Ankle

    All-Star Brandon Roy was forced from Sunday's game against the Celtics with an aggravated right ankle sprain, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Hansbrough, Ellington Lead Tar Heels Past Wake Forest

    Tyler Hansbrough scored in the paint while Wayne Ellington knocked down outside shots.

  • Brezec Lays Into Charlotte's Vincent

    Primoz Brezec didn't have too many kind words for Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, according to the Charlotte Observer.

  • Michigan Honors Fab Five's Rose

    Jalen Rose was honored by Michigan during halftime of the team's game against Illinois on Sunday for his charitable work in Detroit, according to the Associated Press.

  • UConn Reinstates Dyson After Nine Games

    Jerome Dyson has been reinstated to the Connecticut basketball team after missing nine games following a suspension, according to the Associated Press.

  • Rockets Introduce Jackson On Sunday

    The Houston Rockets introduced guard Bobby Jackson on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.

  • Raptors Not Interested In Magloire

    Jamaal Maglorie was waived by the New Jersey Nets this past Friday.

  • Sources: Celtics Interested In Murray, Barry

    League sources claim that the Boston Celtics have contacted representatives for both Flip Murray and Brent Barry, according to the Boston Globe.

  • O'Neal Optimistic About Returning Soon

    Jermaine O'Neal is optimistic about his return to the court for the Indiana Pacers in the near future, according to the Indianapolis Star.

  • Tennessee Knocks Off No. 1 Memphis

    Tyler Smith hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with 26.

  • Bobcats' Wallace Out Two Weeks After Concussion

    The Bobcats will be without Gerald Wallace for the next two weeks after he suffered his fourth concussion in the last four seasons Friday night against Sacramento, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Arenas Uncertain On Return

    Gilbert Arenas will not be back on the court with the Wizards on March 2 like he was hoping, saying he needs more conditioning before he plays.

  • Grizzlies Waive Marcus Vinicius

    The Grizzlies waived forward Marcus Vinicius, club General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

  • Kobe: Deron Should Have Been All-Star

    Kobe Bryant thinks that Jazz point guard Deron Williams should have made the Western Conference All-Star team this season, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.

  • Win Gives Izzo No. 300 With Spartans

    Michigan State beat Iowa 66-52 on Saturday afternoon to give Coach Tom Izzo his 300th career win with the team, according to ESPN.

  • Nova Snaps No. 13 UConn's Streak At 10

    Corey Stokes and Scottie Reynolds led Villanova to a 67-65 win over No.

  • Shaq: Stoudemire Is The Best Big In NBA

    "Amare Stoudemire is the best big man in the game right know --period, bar none," Shaquille O'Neal said.

  • Dale Davis To Sign With Pistons Soon

    Dale Davis is very close to officially becoming a member of the Pistons, according to the Detroit News.

  • Cassell Might Be Bought Out

    The Clippers may want to buy out the contract of PG Sam Cassell, according to the Daily News in LA.

  • Agent Says Barry Still Contemplating Next Move

    Brent Barry has been cut from Seattle, and according to his agent it is too early to say where he'll end up, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.

  • LeBron 'Excited' About Cavaliers' New-Look Roster

    LeBron James is happy with the Cavaliers' move that landed Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Joe Smith, and Delonte West in Cleveland, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Cats' Wallace Taken Off Court On Stretcher After Hit

    Bobcats' guard Gerald Wallace was taken from the court and hospitalized after catching a Mikki Moore elbow, knocking Wallace unconscious.

  • Pistons Waive Flip Murray

    According to the team's official website, the Pistons cut guard Flip Murray on Friday.

  • Sampson Accepts Indiana's $750,000 Buyout

    Kelvin Sampson tainted the Indiana basketball program’s reputation.

  • Sonics' Swift Suffers Torn Meniscus In Right Knee

    Seattle SuperSonics' GM Sam Presti announced today that third-year center Robert Swift suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during last night’s game at Portland.

  • Curry Sees Little Action Against Toronto

    After starting for the Knicks on Friday night against the Raptors center Eddy Curry was planted firmly on the bench for the final 38 minutes, according to the New York Post.

  • Carmelo Disappointed By No Deal, But Confident In Teammates

    Carmelo Anthony is surprised that the Nuggets failed to make any moves before Thursday's trade deadline but has confidence in his teammates, according to The Rocky Mountain News.

  • Biedrins Undergoes Successful Appendectomy

    Golden State Warriors' forward/center Andris Biedrins underwent a successful appendectomy Thursday night, the team announced.

  • Nets Waive Magloire

    The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on center Jamaal Magloire, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Bird: Pacers Lack Team Leader

    Larry Bird said in a press conference on Friday morning that he thinks the Pacers will get better once someone steps up and becomes the leader of the team, according to The Indianapolis Star.

  • Hornets Having Talks With P.J. Brown

    The Hornets have had conversations with P.

  • Knicks And Bucks Were Close On Randolph Trade?

    Zach Randolph and guard Fred Jones would have gone to Milwaukee in exchange for guard Charlie Bell, forward Bobby Simmons, and center Dan Gadzuric, according to a league source.

  • Cavaliers Sign Dickens And Thomas From 14ers

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Kaniel Dickens and guard Billy Thomas from the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Cleveland Signs Dickens And Thomas

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Kaniel Dickens and guard Billy Thomas from the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Manu Wins It In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 21st's Games

    The trade deadline dominated NBA headlines on Thursday night, but there were three games on the schedule, as well.

  • Sonics Waive Barry, Spurs An Option?

    If Brent Barry wants to return to San Antonio, he will have to wait 30 days to re-sign with the team.

  • Artest Could End Up A Knick This Summer

    Ron Artest is expected to opt out of his contract at the end of the season, and the Knicks could offer him the five-year, mid-level exception this summer, according to the New York Post.

  • Trade May Affect Gordon's Future In Chicago

    Could Larry Hughes' presence and the emergence of Thabo Sefolosha spell the end of Ben Gordon in Chicago? With Hughes now in Chicago, the Bulls suddenly have a crowded and expensive backcourt.

  • Rockets Set To Sign Bobby Jones

    The Houston Rockets are set to sign ex-Wizard and Nugget Bobby Jones to a 10 day contract, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

  • More Moves Likely In Detroit

    The acquistion of Juan Dixon from the Raptors on Thursday leads many to believe that the Pistons aren't done making moves this season, according to the Detroit Free Press.

  • Gibson Out Four To Six Weeks

    Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson suffered a left high ankle sprain during the second quarter of last night’s game at Indiana.

  • T-Mac On Trades: 'It's A Sad Day'

    Tracy McGrady was sad to see both Bonzi Wells and Mike James gone from the Rockets following a three-way deal with the Hornets and Grizzlies on Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

  • Nene To Undergo Chemo Treatment

    Denver forward Nene will undergo a single chemotherapy treatment next week, according to the Associated Press.

  • Parker Returns, Thomas Will Join Spurs Soon

    Tony Parker returned to the court for the Spurs on Thursday night against the Timberwolves, according to the Associated Press.

  • Suns Agree To 10-Day Deal With Linton Johnson

    Linton Johnson has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns.

  • Danny Granger And Trade Deadine Rundown On RealGM Hoops Show

    On the February 21st edition of the RealGM Hoops Show, Indiana Pacers' forward Danny Granger will join the show and talk about the current state of his team as well as trade rumors surrounding Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Minnesota Trades Green For Snyder

    The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Thursday that the team has acquired 6-6 guard Kirk Snyder, a 2010 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Gerald Green.

  • Three-Team Blockbuster Trade Now Official

    Cleveland is now home to Delonte West, Ben Wallace, Joe Smith and Wally Szczerbiak.

  • Suns' Effort To Get Ross Doesn't Pan Out

    The Suns' efforts to land Quinton Ross from the Clippers failed, the East Valley Tribune is reporting, and Phoenix now turns its attention to signing a free agent.

  • The Definitive Details Of The Wallace Trade?

    Cleveland will receive Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, and a future second round pick from Chicago.

  • Toronto Lands Brezec For Dixon

    The Pistons sent Primoz Brezec to Toronto for guard Juan Dixon.

  • Duhon Won't Be Included In Trade

    According to Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon-Journal, the NBA gave the Cavaliers, Bulls, and Sonics an extension to finalize their deal.

  • Big Ben: ''I Had A Good Time Here''

    Ben Wallace was traded along with Joe Smith to Cleveland for Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden, according to the Chicago Tribune.

  • Dixon Traded, Destination Unknown

    Juan Dixon has been traded by the Toronto Raptors, but he still doesn't know where his final destination will be.

  • New Details Of Cleveland Three-Way

    The Cavaliers will reportedly receive Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, and Delonte West.

  • Cavs Get Wallace, Smith, West And Wally

    The Cavaliers have acquired Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak in a three-team trade.

  • Clippers Turn Down Phoenix's Offer For Ross

    The Suns attempted to acquire Quinton Ross from the Clippers in exchange for a second round pick, but their overtures were rebuked.

  • Sixers, Heat, Pacers Let Deadline Pass Without A Move

    Reports are trickling in from papers in Philadelphia, Miami, and Indiana that the Sixers, Heat, and Pacers let the deadline pass without making a trade.

  • Portland Sending T. Green To Denver For Von Wafer

    Portland is sending Taurean Green to Denver for G Von Wafer, according to David Aldridge.

  • Report: Gerald Green Traded To Houston

    Gerald Green is telling FOX 26 Sports he has been traded to the Rockets for guard Kirk Snyder and a second-round draft pick.

  • King: We Had A T-Mac For Hughes Trade With Toronto

    Billy King, who is now an analyst for ESPN, revealed a trade he had agreed upon with the Raptors when he was GM of the Sixers.

  • Report: Sampson Won't Coach Another Game At Indiana

    It appears that Kelvin Sampson has coached his last game at Indiana.

  • Wallace And Duhon For Hughes?

    Could Ben Wallace, Chris Duhon and Joe Smith be traded for Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden?

  • Agent: Marion Not Being Shopped

    Dan Fegan, agent for Shawn Marion, has informed David Aldridge that his client is not being shopped and is not involved in the Cleveland rumors.

  • Big Ben To Cleveland Being Discussed?

    Through a third-party source, Chad Ford of ESPN reports in his chat that the Cavaliers are discussing a trade with the Bulls that would bring Ben Wallace to Cleveland.

  • Parker Will Skip Senior Season For WNBA And Olympics

    Tennessee forward Candace Parker will skip her senior season to puruse a career in the WNBA and on the Olympic team.

  • Nuggets Looking To Deal Nene To Nets Or Heat?

    Denver may have all but checked themselves out of the Ron Artest trade talks, but Marc Stein reports that they are looking to deal Nene.

  • GMs: Miami Shopping Marion

    In regards to the reported Cleveland blockbuster trade, David Aldridge writes that the Grizzlies and Heat are said to be involved.

  • Toronto Discussing Joe Smith Trade

    A league source told the Chicago Tribune that the Bulls and Raptors are discussing a trade that would bring Joe Smith to Toronto.

  • Warriors Would Pull Trigger For Brand Or Jermaine Deal?

    The Warriors are not looking to add a player with a long-term salary because of their concerns about re-signing Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins.

  • Cavs Considering Complex Blockbuster?

    Two league sources told the Akron Beacon-Journal that the Cavaliers are considering a very complex blockbuster trade.

  • Riley Calls Bulls To Get Info On Eddy Curry

    The New York Daily News is reporting that even though Pat Riley is denying the Heat have any interest in Knick center Eddy Curry, he did contact Curry's former team the Chicago Bulls to gather information on the big man.

  • Philly's Stefanski: No Trades In Works

    Philadelphia President/General Manager Ed Stefanski said on Wednesday that there are no trades in the works for the 76ers, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.

  • Indiana's O'Brien Expects No Moves

    Indiana Head Coach Jim O'Brien doesn't think the Pacers will make any moves before the trade deadline, according to The Indianapolis Star.

  • Riley: Heat Unlikely To Make Trade

    Heat Coach Pat Riley doesn't think Miami will make a trade before Thursday afternoon's trade deadline, according to The Palm Beach Post.

  • Wolves' Walker, Green Hoping For Trade

    Antoine Walker and Gerald Green are both crossing their fingers for a trade as the Minnesota Timberwolves try to swing some deals before Thursday afternoon's trade deadline, according to the Pioneer Press.

  • Grizzlies' Miller, Lowry Not Likely To Be Traded

    Having already involved themselves in a good number of trades this season, the Memphis Grizzlies will probably stand pat as they head into the final hours of the NBA's dealing season, according to the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.

  • Knicks, Bucks Talked Marbury Earlier In Season

    As New York and Milwaukee continue to try to hammer out a deal involving Zach Randolph, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports that it is not the first time the two teams have talked trade this season.

  • Lue To Knicks For Fred Jones?

    Fred Jones has become a hot commodity because of his expiring contract, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News writes, with Sacramento being one team which has expressed interested in the high jumping shooting guard.

  • Kobe Tops Shaq In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 20th's Games

    Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers held off Shaquille O’Neal and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night as the two former teammates met for the first time as Western Conference rivals.

  • Knicks Trying To Unload Randolph To Bucks, Nuggets

    Isiah Thomas and the New York Knicks are in serious trade discussions with both Milwaukee and Denver, trying to send Zach Randolph away from the Big Apple, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News writes.

  • Knicks, Magic Talk Arroyo, Dooling

    New York is trying to add a playmaking point guard to their roster, the New York Post is reporting, but they are not having much luck.

  • Nets Likely Done Dealing

    If the New Jersey Nets make another deal it will most likely be minor, one team executive has told the New York Post.

  • Mavericks Looking For A Big Man

    The Dallas Mavericks are looking for a big man to replace DeSagana Diop, who was part of the trade to acquire Kidd, Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban has told the Dallas Morning News.

  • Rockets Get Bobby Jackson For Wells, James

    Bonzi Wells and Mike James are on their way to New Orleans while Bobby Jackson re-joins Rick Adelman with the Rockets.

  • Police Looking Into Assault Accusation Against Jefferson

    Nets' forward Richard Jefferson is being investigated by Minnesota police in relation to a choking incident at the Graves 601 Hotel before dawn on Jan.

  • Phoenix Looking For Ways To Land New Sonic Brent Barry

    Brent Barry, who was just acquired by the Sonics from San Antonio in a trade involving Kurt Thomas on Wednesday, may have a short stay in Seattle.

  • Lakers Recall Coby Karl From D-League

    The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Coby Karl from the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, it was announced today.

  • Peek Inside Nash's Mind Following Tonight's Game

    We received a cool phone call today from the guys at LiveVideo.

  • Spurs Acquire Kurt Thomas

    The San Antonio Spurs have acquired Kurt Thomas from the Seattle SuperSonics in exchange for Brent Barry, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first round choice, according to sources.

  • Kidd Set To Make Dallas Debut Wednesday

    Jason Kidd claims that he doesn't need any rest before debuting with the Dallas Mavericks, according to the Associated Press.

  • Warriors' Jackson Questionable Against Boston

    Golden State Warriors' guard Stephen Jackson is questionable for the team's game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, according to XTra Sports 910AM.

  • Grieving Mitchell Returns For Raptors

    Sam Mitchell, who missed the team's last two games to attend the funeral of his father-in-law, will return to coach the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, according to CBC Sports.

  • Hawks' Bibby Questionable Against Kings

    Atlanta point guard Mike Bibby is listed as questionable for the Hawks' game against his former team the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

  • Spurs Closing In On Artest?

    The Spurs would send the expiring contracts of Francisco Elson and Brent Barry for Ron Artest and possibly include a draft pick.

  • Riley Calls Curry Report 'Blog B.S.'

    Pat Riley strongly refuted a report from ESPN that would have ended up with Eddy Curry in Miami.

  • Randolph's Water Toss At Nate Makes YouTube

    A clip of Tuesday night's confrontation between Zach Randolph and Nate Robinson has emerged on YouTube.

  • Pietrus To Toronto Discussed

    A deal that would send Mickael Pietrus to Toronto for Juan Dixon and Joey Graham has been discussed, according to a league source.

  • Source: Cavs Were Close On Bibby

    According to a source, the Cavaliers were close to acquiring Mike Bibby in a package that would have sent Drew Gooden, Ira Newble, and Shannon Brown to Sacramento.

  • 76ers Reach Deal With Cheeks On Extension

    The Philadelphia 76ers and head coach Maurice Cheeks have agreed to terms on a contract extension, according to the Associated Press.

  • Sixers Sign Cheeks To Extension

    Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has agreed in principle to a contract extension with Head Coach Maurice Cheeks.

  • Harris Debut On Hold In New Jersey

    Devin Harris won't make his New Jersey Nets' debut for another two weeks, according to the Associated Press.

  • Celtics Likely To Let Deadline Pass Without A Trade

    The team Boston currently puts onto the floor will likely look the same for the remainder of the season.

  • Kleiza's Upside To Keep Artest Out Of Denver?

    A Denver source said he would 'bet against' the Nuggets making a trade for Ron Artest ahead of Thursday's deadline.

  • Clippers And Nuggets Most Interested In Lowry And Miller

    According to the Commercial Appeal, the Clippers and Nuggets are the two teams making the most serious push to acquire Mike Miller and Kyle Lowry from the Grizzlies.

  • Could Zo Be Trade Bait?

    Pat Riley confirmed rumors that the Miami Heat have discussed dealing injured center Alonzo Mourning in a trade on Tuesday night, according to The Palm Beach Post.

  • Cheeks Nears Deal To Stay In Philly

    Maurice Cheeks is close to agreeing on a contract extension to remain the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers past this season, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • Thorn: Kidd's Heart Wasn't In New Jersey

    Nets president Rod Thorn said on Tuesday that he knew Jason Kidd's head and heart weren't in New Jersey anymore, according to the New York Daily News.

  • Denver Downs Boston In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 19th's Games

    Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson led the Denver Nuggets over the Boston Celtics last night, sending the Celtics to their first loss against a Western Conference foe this season.

  • Knicks, Heat And Nets Discussing Three Way Involving Carter?

    Could Vince Carter be heading to New York?

  • Sixers Telling Teams Miller Is Not Available?

    According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers continue to field calls about guard Andre Miller, and they continue to tell teams he is not on the market.

  • Randolph, Robinson Skirmish In Knicks' Overtime Win

    The Knicks may have won the game against Washington in overtime Tuesday night, but not even a win can bring happiness to some Knicks.

  • Heat Looking For Help At The Point?

    Heat President and Coach Pat Riley says that since the team will not have enough cap space this offseason to make things worthwhile, he is not against adding players with multiple years remaining on their contracts as the trade deadline nears, the Miami Herald is reporting.

  • Sonics Taking Calls As Deadline Nears

    As P.

  • Bibby Hurt In First Game With Hawks

    Guard Mike Bibby was injured in his debut game with the Hawks, according to the Sports Network.

  • Pepperdine Brings Back Asbury As Coach

    Tom Asbury is coming out of retirement to coach Pepperdine's basketball team for a second time beginning next season, according to an Associated Press report.

  • UNC's Williams Takes Exception To Coach K's Comments

    UNC Coach Roy Williams apparently doesn't think too highly of Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski's views on injury reports, according to the Associated Press.

  • Butler, Thomas Suffer Setbacks

    It was bad news with the injury front for the Wizards on Tuesday; the Associated Press reports that both Caron Butler and Etan Thomas suffered setbacks.

  • Shaq Will Debut For Suns Against Lakers

    Shaquille O'Neal will make his debut for the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press.

  • Magic Dangling Expiring Contracts

    The Orlando Magic are reportedly shopping the expiring contracts of forward Pat Garrity and others as the league heads into the trade deadline, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

  • Executive: I Can't Believe Isiah Is Still There

    One league executive is surprised that Isiah Thomas hasn't been fired by Knicks' Chairman James Dolan yet this season, according to the New York Daily News.

  • Nets Definitely Looking To Deal Carter?

    Word out of New Orleans following the All-Star break is that the Nets are hoping to deal Vince Carter before Thursday's deadline.

  • Garnett Game-Time Decision Against Denver

    Kevin Garnett will be a game-time decision against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, Coach Doc Rivers told The Boston Globe.

  • Hornets' Scott: 50-50 Shot At Deal

    New Orleans' Coach Byron Scott says that there is a 50-50 shot that the team will make a deal before Thursday's trade deadline, according to Ian Thompson of Sports Illustrated.

  • Talks Revitalized Between Nets And Pacers

    With Jason Kidd officially headed to Dallas, it appears as though more doors are opening for the New Jersey Nets, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

  • Mavs Waive Fazekas

    The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived forward Nick Fazekas.

  • Kidd Trade Now Official

    Jason Kidd is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Thorn To Meet With Media At 2:00 PM

    Rod Thorn will be meeting with the media today at 2:00 PM EST, presumably to discuss the Jason Kidd trade.

  • Report: NBA To Hold Suns-Nuggets Preseason Game Outdoors

    Taking a page out of the NHL's playbook, the NBA is heading to the great outdoors when the Suns and Nuggets square off in an October exhibition game, according to ESPN.

  • Monta To Make 10x His Current Salary Next Season?

    Monta Ellis is one of the NBA's best bargains this season, making just $771,000, giving him a Reina Value of +1,404.

  • Bulls Shopping Gordon

    Nothing appears serious right now, but sources say the Bulls are said to be testing the market for Ben Gordon.

  • Avery Wanted Dallas To Trade Dirk?

    According to an 'infallible' source that spoke with Pete Vecsey, Avery Johnson was interested in Dallas trading Dirk Nowitzki following last year's playoffs.

  • Cavs In Trade Talks As Deadline Looms

    The Cleveland Cavaliers may have missed out on Jason Kidd and Mike Bibby, but Danny Ferry is still looking to make some moves before Thursday's deadline, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

  • Changes Seem Unlikely For The Rockets

    Several Western Conference teams have vastly improved heading into the trading deadline, but the Houston Rockets don't appear poised to make a major move, according to the Houston Chronicle.

  • Spurs' Parker Will Miss Another Game

    Tony Parker returned to practice for the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night but will most likely miss another game as the Spurs head into the second half of the season, according to the Express-News.

  • KG Feeling 'Great', Still Eyeing Tuesday Return

    Kevin Garnett is hoping to return for the Celtics as they head out on a Western Conference road trip this week, according to ESPN.

  • Brand Reiterates Plans To Play This Season

    Elton Brand is now participating in non-contact drills with his Clipper teammates and again on Monday reiterated his plans to return to the court this season, the L.

  • Wizards' Arenas Cleared To Practice

    Wizards' star Gilbert Arenas has been cleared to to participate in light, non-contact drills, according to the Houston Chronicle.

  • Orlando Interested In Kurt Thomas

    The Magic could use a veteran power forward like Kurt Thomas for a playoff run.

  • Thomas Trying To Raise The Value Of Curry, Randolph

    Even though most believe the experiment with Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph is over in New York, President and Coach Isiah Thomas spent Monday trying to talk up the value of his two big men, the New York Post is reporting.

  • Suns To Host Nuggets Outdoors

    The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets will play a game outdoors in the preseason, the Arizona Republic is reporting.

  • Thorn: Deal 'Appears To Be A Go'

    New Jersey president Rod Thorn said late on Monday that the Kidd-to Dallas deal "appears to be a go" this time around.

  • Hawks Sign Jeremy Richardson To 10-Day Contract

    The Atlanta Hawks today signed guard Jeremy Richardson to a 10-day contract, according to Hawks’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Billy Knight.

  • Cedric Ceballos Arrested On Warrant

    Former Phoenix guard Cedric Ceballos was arrested on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant on Sunday, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

  • Wolves Recall Richard From D-League

    The Minnesota Timberwolves announced Monday that the team has recalled first-year center Chris Richard from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.

  • Grunwald: Knicks Shopping Everyone

    The New York Knicks are open to trading anyone on their roster, according to the New York Post.

  • Sixers Interest In Artest Isn't Serious

    The Philadelphia 76ers are interested in Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, but sources close to both teams don't expect the interest to amount to anything, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • Mavs Will Waive Howard Or Fazakas If Kidd Deal Goes Down

    The Dallas Mavericks will have to waive one player before completing their proposed deal with the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd, according to the Dallas Morning News.

  • Sources: Van Horn Must Maintain Presence With Nets

    The Jason Kidd to Dallas trade has to wait yet another day.

  • Mike Miller Linked With Pacers

    The Pacers and Grizzlies have had discussions in which Indiana would send Ike Diogu and Marquis Daniels to Memphis for Miller.

  • Sources: Kidd Trade Agreed Upon

    Sources from both the Nets and Mavericks have confirmed that Rod Thorn and Mark Cuban have agreed to a trade that will send Jason Kidd to Dallas.

  • Nuggets Interested In Delonte West

    A basketball source has informed the Philadelphia Inquirer that the Nuggets have expressed interest in Seattle's Delonte West.

  • Stern: Knicks Will Be Better In 2009

    During a press conference in New Orleans, NBA Commissioner David Stern told the press that he thinks the Knicks will be better next season, according to the New York Post.

  • LeBron Is Frustrated In Cleveland

    LeBron James has let Cleveland management know that he wants some help on the court, and he's rather unhappy that he hasn't gotten any, according to the Chicago Tribune.

  • Curry An Option For Miami?

    In Sam Smith's latest column at the Chicago Tribune, Smith brings up the point that Eddy Curry could be a viable option as the next big man that Pat Riley takes under his wing in Miami.

  • Conference USA To Investigate Memphis-UAB Game Aftermath

    Conference USA will look into the aftermath of the Memphis-UAB game in Birmingham after Memphis was showered in debris after narrowly avoiding an upset, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • East Beats West, LeBron Named MVP

    LeBron James finished with 27 points, and captured the MVP award for the second time in the last three years.

  • Teague Leads Wake Forest To Upset Of No. 2 Blue Devils

    The Associated Press reports that Jeff Teague scored 26 points as Wake Forest upset Duke 86-73 on Sunday night.

  • Dixon Wants Out Of Toronto?

    Juan Dixon has let the Raptors know that he would welcome a trade to anywhere that he could see some court time, league sources have told the Toronto Star.

  • Read Along As We Blog During The 57th Annual NBA All-Star Game

    Read along as RealGM Senior Writer Andrew Perna provides readers with a running blog during the 57th annual NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans on Sunday night: 8:03PM - As TNT begins its All-Star coverage, Jason Kidd-to-Dallas is still the biggest story.

  • Kidd To Dallas Imminent, Again?

    Jason Kidd may be on his way to Dallas after all, with Trenton Hassell and Keith Van Horn (sign and trade) replacing Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse.

  • NIU Cancels Sporting Events For Week

    Northern Illinois University announced late Saturday that they will suspend all sporting events through Feb.

  • Kapono Takes Three-Point Crown Again

    Raptors' forward Jason Kapono won the NBA's three-point contest for the second-straight year at All-Star weekend on Saturday night.

  • Source: Nets Still 'Talking' With Mavs

    The New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks have continued to a discuss a trade involving Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.

  • Source: Artest Talks To Denver Resume

    Sources close to the Nuggets have indicated that talks have resumed with the Kings in regards to Ron Artest.

  • Seattle Rejected $26M Offer To Let Sonics Go

    According to the Seattle Times, the city of Seattle rejected a $26.

  • Stoudemire Parts With Managers

    According to a report in the Arizona Republic, Amare Stoudemire has fired his manager, saying he should be much more marketable in light of three All-Star selections and All-NBA status.

  • Artest Backs Off Trade Desire

    According to ESPN, Ron Artest is saying he is no longer looking for a trade from the Sacramento Kings.

  • Beasley Scores 40 In K-State's Rout Of Missouri

    Michael Beasley, ranked #1 in the RealGM mock draft, continued his strong play of late, netting 40 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in Kansas State's 100-63 win against Missouri.

  • Jazz' Williams Defeats 'Hometown' Paul In Skills Challenge

    Deron Williams got the best of Chris Paul on Saturday.

  • Stern: Seattle To Lose Sonics; Hornets May Remain In New Orleans

    NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects the Sonics to leave the city, either this year or when their lease expires in 2010, according to an Associated Press report.

  • D-League All-Star Game MVP Goes To Jeremy Richardson

    Fort Wayne’s Jeremy Richardson, a two-time GATORADE Call-Up this season, led six players in double figures with 22 points as the Blue Team defeated the Red Team 117-99 in the second annual D-League All-Star Game presented by Spalding which took place on Center Court at NBA Jam Session presented by Adidas at the Ernest N.

  • Magic's Howard Flies To Slam Dunk Title

    Dwight Howard got a clean slate of 50s on his way to the 2008 Slam Dunk Title.

  • Bosh Gets All-Star Start After All

    He didn't get voted in by the fans, but Chris Bosh will start for the Eastern Conference squad after all on Sunday night, according to the Boston Herald.

  • Garnett Eyes Tuesday Return For Celtics

    Kevin Garnett hopes to return for the Boston Celtics on Tuesday when the team takes on the Denver Nuggets, according to the Boston Globe.

  • Kidd Deal Becoming Less Likely

    As time passes it is becoming less likely that the Dallas Mavericks are going to pull off a trade for New Jersey point guard Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.com.

  • Kings Send Bibby To The Hawks

    The Sacramento Kings have agreed to send point guard Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for four players, according to ESPN.com.

  • Moon Guarantees Dunk Contest Win

    Raptors' rookie Jamario Moon has guaranteed a win in Saturday night's Slam Dunk Competition, according to SLAM! Sports.

  • Arenas Not Bothered By Team USA Snub

    Team USA Managing Director Jerry Colangelo said on Friday afternoon that Gilbert Arenas will not be invited to try out for the men's Olympic team this summer, according to the Washington Post.

  • Kobe Will Play In All-Star Game

    The NBA denied a request by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, insisting that Kobe Bryant participate in this Sunday night's All-Star Game in New Orleans, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Carmelo Pushes For Nuggets To Acquire Artest

    Carmelo Anthony is urging the Nuggets to make a run at Kings' forward Ron Artest, who has said that Sacramento would be better off without him, the Rocky Mountain News is reporting.

  • Thorn: Nets Didn't Have Side Deal With Stack

    According to Nets' President Rod Thorn, there was no side deal with Jerry Stackhouse which would have allowed the guard to return to Dallas, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • LeBron: ''We Will Be Olympic Champions This Year''

    LeBron James made a golden guarantee Friday, declaring the US would reclaim the Olympic crown in six months at the Beijing Olympics, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

  • Mavs, Nets Still Working To Get The Kidd Deal Done

    Jason Kidd may still end up in Dallas, but it most likely will not be the same deal which was blocked by Devean George.

  • Source: Stackhouse Can't Return To Dallas If Included In Trade

    According to a source, the NBA will not allow Jerry Stackhouse to return to Dallas if he is traded to the Nets in the Jason Kidd package.

  • Jordan Donates $500,000 For Slidell Gym

    NBA legend Michael Jordan has donated half a million dollars for a new Boys and Girls Club Gym in Slidell, New Orleans, according to The Times-Picayune.

  • R. Jefferson Allegedly Chokes Minneapolis Man

    According to a prominent celebrity website, New Jersey forward Richard Jefferson choked a Minneapolis bar patron at a downtown hotel in late January, the Star-Tribune has reported.

  • Cuban: 'I Love George, Just Not His Agent'

    The deal between the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets involving Jason Kidd isn't dead, but it would already be finalized if it weren't for Mavs' forward Devean George.

  • Hakeem And Ewing Headline HOF Finalists

    Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the University of Houston to three straight Final Fours and the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA titles; Patrick Ewing, a two time Olympic Gold Medalist, 1984 NCAA Champion at Georgetown and 11-time NBA All-Star; and Pat Riley, head coach of the Miami Heat who has captured a total of five NBA championships as a coach with the Heat and Lakers, were named as Finalists for election to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.

  • Wizards Expecting More Calls Than Trades

    Ernie Grunfeld is expecting more phone calls than action before the trade deadline.

  • Nash Routs Dirk In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 14th's Games

    Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki led their teams into battle on Thursday night, but only one came out on top.

  • League To Look At Stackhouse Comments

    Dallas and New Jersey have more to worry about than just Devean George and his reluctance. Jerry Stackhouse's loose lips may prevent him from returning to Dallas and thus destroy any chance of the trade.

  • Lakers' Mihm Has Screw Removed From Heel

    Lakers' center Chris Mihm underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove a screw from his right heel, according to the Associated Press.

  • Livingston May Run Out Of Time For Return

    It has been a year since Shaun Livingston suffered a horrific knee injury, but according to the Los Angeles Times the Clippers' guard is still hoping to return to the court this season.

  • Zach Randolph: It's 'Not Working'

    Zach Randolph admitted to the New York Daily News that Isiah Thomas needs to make some changes to rescue the Knicks' season.

  • Lakers Hope Bryant Can Skip All-Star Game

    The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the NBA will let Kobe Bryant skip this weekend's All-Star game to rest his injured pinkie finger, according to the Associated Press.

  • Nuggets Interested In Zach Randolph?

    According to the New York Post, the Knicks and Nuggets may be talking about a deal involving Linas Kleiza, Eduardo Najera, Steven Hunter and J.R. Smith for Zach Randolph and another Knick.

  • Turned On By TV Work, Collins Turned Down 76ers

    According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, TNT analyst Doug Collins was offered a job as an assistant coach by the Sixers when Mo Cheeks took over in 2005, but Collins opted to stick with television.

  • Trade For Kidd, If It Happens, Not Likely Before Next Week

    If Jason Kidd is going to become a Dallas Maverick, it will not happen until next week, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News.

  • Rockets To Honor Olajuwon With Monument

    The Houston Rockets are set to honor the contributions made by Hakeem Olajuwon to the team with a monument outside of the Toyota Center on April 11, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Kobe Passes On Surgery For Injured Finger

    According to the L.

  • Indiana's Top 2008 Recruit Having Second Thoughts

    The Indiana Hoosiers may lose their top 2008 recruit in light of the recent alledged NCAA violations by Coach Kelvin Sampson, according to the Indianapolis Star.

  • Nowitzki Replaces Kobe In 3 Point Shootout

    Even though Kobe Bryant has been replaced by Dirk Nowitzki in the three point shootout, he will play in the main game.

  • Rockets' Snyder Would Welcome Trade

    According to the Houston Chronicle, Kirk Snyder has made it known to Rockets' GM Daryl Morey that he would welcome a trade, but he has not requested to be moved.

  • Sources: Kidd To Dallas Still Alive

    Could Keith Van Horn be the key to bringing Jason Kidd to Dallas?

  • Memphis May Make Another Deal With Nets

    The New Jersey Nets may make another deal with the Memphis Grizzlies before next week's trade deadline, according to the New York Post.

  • Nets Haven't Ruled Out Dealing With Pacers

    The Nets haven't ruled out swapping Vince Carter-for-Jermaine O'Neal with the Pacers, but O'Neal's knee remains an obstacle.

  • Shaq Will Wait To Debut Until After Break

    Shaquille O'Neal doesn't expect to debut for the Phoenix Suns until after the All-Star break, according to the Associated Press.

  • Lakers Re-Assign Karl To D-Fenders

    The Los Angeles Lakers announced today they have re-assigned rookie Coby Karl to their NBA Development League affiliate Los Angeles D-Fenders.

  • J.R. Smith: We're Not Going To Make A Trade

    Count J.

  • Warriors Outgun Suns In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 13th's Games

    The Golden State Warriors used a 33-point fourth quarter to knock off the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

  • Blazers Boost Ticket Prices For 2008-09

    The Portland Trail Blazers have increased their ticket prices for the 2008-09 season, according to The Oregonian.

  • Boylan: 'Everyone Has To Accept Their Role'

    Bulls' Head Coach Jim Boylan said on Wednesday that the team has to rid itself of all the individual agendas, according to The Beacon News.

  • Boston's Ainge Not In Rush To Deal

    Celtics' director of basketball operations Danny Ainge is happy with where the team currently stands, but hasn't ruled out making some sort of change, according to The Boston Herald.

  • Randolph: We Need Changes

    Zach Randolph, like many, believes that the Knicks need changes, and with Eddy Curry playing just 9 minutes and 18 seconds in New York's 111-103 loss to Boston, the Curry-Randolph experiment is all but dead.

  • Mavs' Jones: I Won't Be Traded

    With Devean George putting a stop to the Mavericks-Nets' trade involving Jason Kidd, Mavericks' guard Eddie Jones says don't expect him to be involved in any rehash, the Dallas News is reporting.

  • Kobe May Miss All-Star Game Due To Finger

    Kobe Bryant may be the next NBA star to step down from the All-Star game, according to a report by the Associated Press.

  • Bulls' Wallace Out Thursday Due To Death In Family

    Ben Wallace will be missing from the Bulls' lineup when Chicago takes on Miami at the United Center on Thursday, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Ray Allen Replaces Butler On All-Star Team

    Ray Allen joins Paul Pierce on the Eastern All-Star team after replacing injured Wizard Caron Butler.

  • Pat Knight Gets First Win For Texas Tech

    Alan Voskuil scored a career-high 30 points and Texas Tech beat Kansas State 84-75 on Wednesday night to give Pat Knight his first win since taking over for his father, according to an Associated Press report.

  • George Blocks Kidd To Mavs Trade

    Marc Stein of ESPN.com is reporting that Mavericks forward Devean George has exercised his right to veto a trade to the Nets, putting the brakes on the blockbuster deal involving Jason Kidd.

  • Mavs Recall Fazekas From D-League

    The Dallas Mavericks recalled forward Nick Fazekas today from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA D-League.

  • Source: NBA Wants To Create European Division Over Next Decade

    League sources tell SI.

  • Toronto's Ford Listed As Day-To-Day

    Raptors' point guard T.

  • Triano Coaching Gig To Make NBA History

    Jay Triano will make NBA history on Wednesday night when he fills in for Toronto Head Coach Sam Mitchell against the Nets, according to The Vancouver Sun.

  • LeBron Disappointed At Cavs' Failure To Land Kidd

    LeBron James had lobbied to Danny Ferry that he wanted the club to trade for Jason Kidd.

  • Childress To Sit Wednesday

    Atlanta guard Josh Childress will miss the team's game against Charlotte on Wednesday night because of a knee injury, according to the Associated Press.

  • New Orleans Ready For All-Star Weekend

    After properly handling Mardi Gras, it appears as though the city of New Orleans is ready to host this weekend's All-Star festivities, according to the Associated Press.

  • Sources: Kidd Traded To Dallas

    The Nets have agreed to trade Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to the Mavericks for Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, two first-round picks and cash.

  • Report: Mavs Close On Kidd Deal

    Sources say the Mavericks and Nets have not yet finalized a deal, but it could be imminent.

  • Sixers Interested In Lowry?

    With Mike Conley, Javaris Crittenton, and Kyle Lowry, the Grizzlies have a big crowd at the point guard position.

  • Riley Denies Talking Trade For Mike Miller

    Shawn Marion is not expected by Heat management to opt out of his contract this summer.

  • Report: Indiana's Sampson Misled School And NCAA Investigators

    Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson misled the school and NCAA investigators, according to a list of five violations the NCAA is alleging against the university, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • IU's Sampson In Serious Trouble Again

    Kelvin Sampson, head coach of Indiana University, and his staff violated telephone recruiting restrictions imposed because of his previous violations at Oklahoma.

  • Sources Claim Marbury Is On The Block

    According to a person close to the negotiations, the New York Knicks have been tying to deal point guard Stephon Marbury for an unknown period of time, reported the Newsday.

  • Knee Just About Ends Talks For Jermaine

    The Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets have been discussing a trade involving Jermaine O'Neal on-and-off in recent months, but the deal appears to be dead, according to the Star-Ledger.

  • Shaq Fires Back At Bill Walton

    Shaquille O'Neal has fired back at NBA analyst Bill Walton for comments the legend made on the trade between Miami and Phoenix last week.

  • Josh Howard Questionable Against Portland

    Dallas Mavericks' forward Josh Howard is questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to the Associated Press.

  • Denver Triumphs In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 12th's Games

    A trio of Nuggets led Denver to an overtime win over the Heat in Miami last night.

  • Curry Would Welcome Trade Out Of New York?

    According to the New York Daily News, Knick center Eddy Curry is not happy with his inconsistent minutes and, according to a close friend, wouldn't mind a change of scenery.

  • New York Wants Ridnour?

    Luke Ridnour reportedly is wanted by the Knicks the Seattle Times is reporting, but with New York not wanting to give up any of their guards a deal may be unlikely.

  • Szczerbiak Torn Over Wish To Be Traded

    Wally Szczerbiak, who earlier in the season welcomed a trade which would see him join a contender, now says he is split on whether he'd like to leave Seattle or remain with the SuperSonics, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is reporting.

  • NBA Rejects Howard's All-Star Dunk Request

    For the last two seasons Dwight Howard has asked the NBA to raise the rim to 12 feet for one of his attempts, and his proposal has been rejected both times.

  • Shaq Unlikely To Make Debut Wednesday Against Warriors

    When will Shaquille O'Neal appear in a Phoenix Suns' uniform? It is unlikely to be Wednesday against the Warriors, the Associated Press is reporting, as Shaq doesn't want to slow the Suns and their high octane team down.

  • Sonics Recall Gelabale From D-League

    The Seattle SuperSonics announced today that the team has recalled guard Mickael Gelabale from the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League.

  • Pistons' Hamilton May Sit Tuesday With Illness

    Detroit guard Richard Hamilton has food poisoning and could miss the team's game against Atlanta on Tuesday night.

  • Wallace To Miss Bobcats' Game Vs. Hawks

    The Bobcats will be without Gerald Wallace on Wednesday night when they take on the Hawks, according to the Associated Press.

  • Gay Turns To YouTube For Dunk Inspiration

    Grizzlies' guard/forward Rudy Gay has turned to YouTube for inspiration heading into this weekend's All-Star Dunk Contest in New Orleans, according to the ESPN.

  • Pietrus Still Wants Out Of Golden State

    The Warriors appear to have no interest in trading Mickael Pietrus, despite his desire to leave Golden State.

  • Suns Want Baskets Shaq-Proofed

    During Shaquille O'Neal's first two workouts with the Suns, the team has expressed concerns that his powerful dunks could bring down the basket.

  • Croshere Not Seeing Much Floor Time

    Austin Croshere, who hasn't played since Jan.

  • Van Gundy Sits Howard After Clash

    Stan Van Gundy and Dwight Howard had 'a bit of a clash' which led to Howard being benched.

  • Bulls' Paxson: Larry Brown Report Bogus

    Bulls GM John Paxson denied a report that the team is interested in Larry Brown as its next coach, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

  • Mihm To Have Surgery On Right Heel

    Lakers' center Chris Mihm will have surgery on his right heel and remain on the shelf for four to six weeks, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Hughes Leads Cleveland In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 11th's Games

    Larry Hughes led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a big win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night with 40 points on the road.

  • Exec: Knicks Trying To Deal Curry, Randolph

    Several league executives who have spoken to the Knicks in recent days have confirmed to the New York Daily News that Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph are definitely up for trade.

  • Sixers Won't Move Game To Spectrum

    The retro game at the Wachovia Spectrum between Philadelphia and New Jersey will not go ahead, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

  • Duhon Latest Casualty For Chicago

    Chris Duhon is the latest wounded Bull, according to the Chicago Tribune.

  • Blazers' Jones Will Miss 3-5 More Weeks

    The Blazers announced Monday that James Jones will miss an additional three to five weeks with a sore left knee, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • Raptors' Mitchell Leaves Team For Personal Reasons

    Raptors coach Sam Mitchell has taken an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Monday.

  • Arenas Doesn't Believe Calderon Was Snubbed

    In a recent blog, Gilbert Arenas broke down the Shaq-Gasol trade and also wrote about his thoughts on Jose Calderon.

  • Miller, Amare Named Players of the Week

    Philadelphia point guard Andre Miller and Phoenix center Amare Stoudemire were named the NBA's Players of the Week, according to NBA.

  • Lakers Sign Mbenga For Remainder Of Season

    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center DJ Mbenga for the remainder of the season, according to NBA.

  • Shaq Winded, But Fine, After First Suns Practice

    Shaquille O'Neal went through his first practice as a member of the Phoenix Suns on Monday, according to the Associated Press.

  • Cuban: Numbers Don't Add Up In Kidd Trade

    Don't expect the Dallas Mavericks to make a play for Nets' point guard Jason Kidd before next week's trading deadline, according to ESPN.

  • Shaq Only Costing Suns An Additional $170k This Season

    Shaquille O'Neal had a $3 million trade kicker on his contract, but the Suns will only pay $1 million of it.

  • Sprewell's Yacht Sells At Auction, House Could Be Foreclosed

    Latrell Sprewell's yacht sold at auction on Monday and his home could be foreclosed in order to pay the $1.

  • Fernandez Not Thinking About NBA

    Rudy Fernandez is enjoying success in Europe and isn't thinking about playing in the NBA.

  • Harris On Path To Be Top-Five Point Guard?

    The Dallas Mavericks believe Devin Harris' future is so bright that they are unwilling to part ways with him in order to land Jason Kidd even if that means not keeping up with the Lakers and Suns, who both recently completed significant trades.

  • Bulls Interested In Larry Brown?

    On Sunday an NBA source told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Larry Brown has received interest from the Chicago Bulls as a candidate for their head coaching position.

  • Marion's Miami Debut In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 10th's Games

    Shawn Marion made his debut for the Miami Heat in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

  • Shaq Could Debut Before Break

    Phoenix head coach Mike D'Antoni told the East Valley Tribune that Shaquille O'Neal could still make his debut with the team before the All-Star break, with Thursday's nationally televised game against Dallas as the best option.

  • Butler, Daniels Not Ready For Wizards

    Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels missed Washington's game against Phoenix on Sunday night.

  • Riley: Shaq Overtures Began In December

    Pat Riley insists that Shaquille O'Neal's departure wasn't a sudden one.

  • Marion Scores 15 In Heat Debut

    Shawn Marion had 15 points and 14 rebounds on debut for the Miami Heat who dropped the game 104-94 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.

  • Cuban Not Worried About Moves Made By Lakers, Suns

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban is not about to make a panic trade to try to match the big moves made by both the L.

  • Melo Supports Deal If Needed

    If the Nuggets feel they need to make a trade, they have the full support of Carmelo Anthony.

  • Shaq Practices, A Chance To Play Against Warriors?

    Sun's Coach Mike D'Antoni is not ruling out Shaquille O'Neal making his debut for Phoenix on Wednesday against Golden State.

  • UNC's Hansbrough Scores 39 In 2OT Win Over Clemson

    Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 of his 39 points in the first and second overtimes to help North Carolina rally from a 15-point deficit and beat Clemson 103-93 on Sunday night, as reported by the Associated Press.

  • Dentmon Leads Huskies To Upset Over UCLA

    Justin Dentmon, benched in favor of a freshman for most of the season, scored 20 points to lead previously wayward Washington to a 71-61 upset of UCLA (No.

  • Pistons' Wallace To Replace Injured Garnett On All-Star Team

    Rasheed Wallace becomes an All-Star, replacing injured Celtic Kevin Garnett on the Eastern squad.

  • Kings' Garcia Out With Back Strain

    The Kings' Francisco Garcia did not travel with the team for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to a lower back strain, according to a published report on Sunday.

  • Grizzlies' Iavaroni Ignores Popovich's Comments

    Grizzlies' Coach Marc Iavaroni has heard the critics lambasting Memphis' management for the Pau Gasol trade to the Lakers, most notably the strong words from Spurs' Coach Gregg Popovich.

  • Doc: Garnett Likely To Miss All-Star Contest

    According to a Yahoo Sports report, Celtics' Coach Doc Rivers told reporters Sunday that he believes Kevin Garnett's abdominal strain will keep him out of the contest.

  • Mavericks Assign Ager To D-League

    The Mavericks assigned Maurice Ager to Tulsa of the D-League on Sunday, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • Bulls' Gordon To Have MRI On Wrist Monday

    While Ben Gordon will have an MRI on his right wrist on Monday, his ailing teammates look to be close to a return, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • Cuban Got Ball Rolling For Arison In Shaq Trade

    Mark Cuban started the whole Shaquille O'Neal away from Miami scenario, according to the Miami Herald, but letting his interest in the big man be known to Heat owner Micky Arison nine days ago.

  • Ben Wallace For Kirilenko?

    Could the Bulls and Jazz swap Ben Wallace and Andre Kirilenko?

  • Magic Looking For Another Big

    Magic GM Otis Smith has admitted that he is looking at adding another power forward before the February 21 trade deadline, which may free up Rashard Lewis in the playoffs.

  • Bulls' Wallace Denies Trade Talk

    Ben Wallace has said that he does not expect to be traded, despite reports to the contrary.

  • Report: Marbury Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

    After undergoing ankle surgery that turned out to be more complicated that initially thought, Knicks' guard Stephon Marbury will miss the rest of the season according to a published report.

  • Isiah Takes Shot At Knick Media Policy

    Knick Coach Isiah Thomas took a shot at the team's suffocating media policy on Friday, the New York Daily News is reporting.

  • Melo Drops Career High 49 On Wizards

    Carmelo Anthony made 19 of 25 shots and all eight of his free throws en route to a career high 49 points for the Nuggets against the Wizards on Friday night, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Duhon Could Be Used As Trade Bait

    With point guards the hot commodity at the moment, one guy whose trade stock may be on the rise is Chicago point guard Chris Duhon, Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Szczerbiak Pulls A Webber, Hands Suns Win

    Wally Szczerbiak did his best 1993 Chris Webber impression on Friday night, trying to call a timeout with 15.

  • Popovich Speaks Out About Gasol Trade

    "What they did in Memphis is beyond comprehension," said Spurs' coach Gregg Popovich.

  • Kidd Gets Third Triple Double Against Bobcats This Season

    Jason Kidd picked up his third triple double in three games against the Charlotte Bobcats this season on Friday night, and more importantly the Nets picked up the 104-90 win.

  • Marion Open To Long-Term Contract With Heat

    Despite having a player option to get out of his contract next season, Shawn Marion said in his introduction to Miami that he is with the Heat for the long haul.

  • Blazers' Roy Misses Game Due To Death In Family

    Brandon Roy was not in uniform against Detroit on Friday night and will most likely not be playing against Indiana on Saturday due to a death in his family, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Rockets' Francis Plans To Return

    With his season all but over, Rockets' guard Steve Francis says he plans on being back in Houston next season, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

  • LSU Fires Coach John Brady

    The Associated Press is reporting that John Brady was fired as LSU's basketball coach Friday, his team struggling with an 8-13 record.

  • Cassell Suspended For Flagrant Foul On Rondo

    Los Angeles Clippers' guard Sam Cassell has been suspended one game without pay for committing a Flagrant Foul Penalty Two by swinging and making contact with the head of Boston’s Rajon Rondo, announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations.

  • Bobcats Recall Davidson

    The Charlotte Bobcats have recalled rookie forward Jermareo Davidson from their NBA Development League affiliate the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

  • Heat Set To Introduce Marion, Banks On Friday

    Pat Riley and the Miami Heat have scheduled a press conference to introduce the team's latest editions Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks on Friday at 3:30 p.

  • Pacers Talking O'Neal Trade With Several Teams?

    "I think in this business you got to be willing to believe at some point, if your team struggles you are going to be traded," said Jermaine O'Neal.

  • Mike Miller Anticipating Trade

    Mike Miller indicated on Thursday he can't help is that his name continues to swirl in trade rumors.

  • McHale Laughs Off Sweetheart Deal Rumblings

    Ever since Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics, many have suggested Kevin McHale gave his old teammate a sweetheart deal.

  • Cassell Refutes Report About Contract Buyout

    Sam Cassell has refuted a report that appeared in the Boston Globe that he was trying to get his contract bought out so he could play for the Boston Celtics.

  • Trade Shocks Marion, Says He's Ready To Move On

    Shawn Marion said he first heard that he may be traded in the deal involving Shaquille O'Neal in a report on ESPN, according to the Arizona Republic, and then his cell phone started ringing hot.

  • Garnett Wants To Play In Minnesota Return

    While it is unlikely that Kevin Garnett will play when he returns to Minnesota for the first time since his trade to the Boston Celtics, he did say he wants to be in uniform.

  • Heat Waiting On Marion's Physical

    The Miami Heat are waiting to complete the physicals with newly acquired forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks before either will be in uniform, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Bulls Reach Buyout With Khryapa

    The Chicago Bulls announced today that they have waived forward Viktor Khryapa and came to a settlement on the remaining portion of his contract, should he clear waivers.

  • Moon Talks Dunk Contest On RealGM Hoops Show Tonight

    Trades, trades, and more trades.

  • Kirilenko Wants To Stay In Utah

    Andrei Kirilenko now wants to remain with the Utah Jazz.

  • Cassell Willing To Accept Buyout To Join Celtics

    Sam Cassell admitted on Wednesday that he and his agent have been working with the Clippers on a potential buyout, according to The Boston Globe.

  • UConn Avoids 'Cuse Upset, Wins 6th Straight

    Ranked for the first time in over twelve months, the Connecticut Huskies narrowly avoided an upset at the hands of the Syracuse Orangemen on Wednesday night.

  • Jermaine O'Neal Resolute On Return

    Jermaine O'Neal has not asked to be traded from the Indiana Pacers, but he understands that the game of basketball is strictly a business, according the Indianapolis Star.

  • KG Still On Mend, Out Of Action

    Kevin Garnett remains on the sideline with an abdominal strain but still will not sit on the bench while he recovers, according to the Boston Herald.

  • Peja Beats The Suns In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 6th's Games

    Peja Stojakovic hit a jumper with one second left on the clock last night to push the New Orleans Hornets past the Phoenix Suns in double-overtime.

  • Suns' GM Kerr: ''I'm On The Line''

    Many are questioning the Phoenix Suns' move to acquire Shaquille O'Neal for a variety of reasons.

  • Isiah Says Youth Hurting Knicks

    Isiah Thomas believes that the New York Knicks are too young, and it is hurting the team.

  • Francis Done For Season?

    The Houston Rockets may be without guard Steve Francis for the remainder of the season, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

  • Pat Knight Drops Texas Tech Debut

    The Associated Press reports that when 37-year old Pat Knight walked onto the court for his head coaching debut Wednesday night, a Baylor student yelled "Where's Your Daddy?" The Red Raiders went on to lose 80-74 to the Baylor Bears.

  • Paulus Leads Duke To Win Over Tar Heels

    Greg Paulus scored 18 points and was one of six players in double figures in the Blue Devils' 89-78 win over the Tar Heels on Wednesday night, ending a three-game losing streak in the rivalry, as reported by the Associated Press.

  • Peja Beats Suns In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 6th's Games

  • Albert Signs New Deal With Turner Sports

    Marv Albert has signed a deal with Turner Sports that will keep him with the network through the 2015-16 season, according to TV Week.

  • Kirk Hinrich Won't Play Wednesday

    Chicago guard Kirk Hinrich will not play on Wednesday night when the Bulls take on the Portland Trail Blazers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

  • Shaq-Marion Trade Now Official

    Shaquille O'Neal is now an official member of the Phoenix Suns.

  • Heat Waive Luke Jackson

    The Miami Heat announced today that they have requested waivers on forward/guard Luke Jackson.

  • Kobe: Triangle Perfect For Gasol

    Kobe Bryant was very happy with the first performance of Pau Gasol in a Lakers' uniform.

  • Hill Has Left Knee Surgery

    Philadelphia 76ers forward Herbert Hill underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee yesterday afternoon.

  • Shaq Trade Called Into NBA

    Shaquille O'Neal passed his physical exam to the Suns' satisfaction on Wednesday, and a trade call was being placed with the league to make the trade official.

  • Gooden MRI Confirms Groin Strain

    Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden experienced a right groin strain during the third quarter of last night’s game versus the Boston Celtics at Quicken Loans Arena.

  • Frahm To Get Job In Phoenix Because Of Shaq Trade?

    Because the Suns will have just 12 men on their roster following the proposed Shaquille O'Neal trade, they will be forced to sign a player.

  • Shaq To Nash: 'I Will Not Let You Down'

    Shaquille O'Neal delivered a title to the Miami Heat, and he hopes to do the same for the Phoenix Suns.

  • Kobe, Nash, Peja And Kapono Headline 3-Point Contest

    The Toronto Raptors’ Jason Kapono will defend his title in this year’s Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout, which will be held on Saturday, Feb.

  • Heat, Hawks' Do-Over On Schedule Even Without Shaq

    The news of Shaquille O'Neal being dealt to the Phoenix Suns actually has ramifications on a game played on December 19th.

  • Shaq En Route to Phoenix

    Shaquille O'Neal boarded a plane destined for Phoenix on Wednesday morning to meet with officials from the Suns to complete the proposed Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks' trade.

  • Hinrich Day-To-Day With Ribcage Injury

    Chicago Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich has been listed as day-to-day with a ribcage injury, according to The Beacon News.

  • Seattle Looking To Deal Szczerbiak

    Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press is reporting that the Seattle Supersonics are looking to deal Wally Szczerbiak before this month's trade deadline.

  • Butler Trails For 39 minutes But Beats Valpo

    Pete Campbell hit a three-pointer with fifteen seconds left on Tuesday night to give Butler their first lead of the night in their win over Valparaiso.

  • Pau Has Great Debut In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 5th's Games

    Pau Gasol enjoyed a nice debut with the Los Angeles Lakers in the team’s win over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night.

  • Bulls' Wallace Wants To Be Surrounded By Height

    According to the Chicago Tribune, Ben Wallace was campaigning for rookie big man Aaron Gray to get more minutes for the Bulls, saying that having a 7 footer by his side allows him to roam and be more effective.

  • McGrady Downplays Criticism Of LeBron James

    One criticism which seems to get under Rocket Tracy McGrady's skin is the knock that LeBron James passes up shots when the game is on the line, the Houston Chronicle is reporting.

  • Gasol Finishes With 24 And 12 In Laker Debut

    Thank god for Pau.

  • Wizards Lose Butler, Game Against Sixers

    Philadelphia ended the game against Washington with a 17-0 run which helped the Sixers to a 101-96 win on Tuesday night, but the Wizards' problems didn't end there.

  • Redick Still Unlikely To Be Dealt

    J.

  • Suns Close To Acquiring Shaq

    ESPN the Magazine's Ric Bucher is reporting that Shaquille O'Neal will fly to Phoenix for a physical, perhaps as early as Wednesday, and if he passes the deal will likely go through.

  • Nets' Swift: 'I'm Happy To Be Here'

    New Jersey's latest acquistion Stromile Swift told NBA.

  • Shaq Had Hip Re-Evaluated On Monday

    Shaquille O'Neal had his sore left hip re-evaluated by Miami doctors on Monday night to determine whether or not he will make another step towards returning to the court, according to the Miami Herald.

  • Stoudamire To Make Debut Against Indiana

    Damon Stoudamire will make his debut with the Spurs when the team takes on the Pacers in Indiana on Tuesday night, according to MySA.

  • Ohio U-Chillicothe Player Collapses, Dies

    Jonathan Davis, a 20 year old sophomore at Ohio University-Chillicothe, died on Monday after collapsing during practice, according to the Associated Press.

  • D-League All-Star Game Rosters Announced

    Thirteen players with NBA experience highlight the rosters for the second annual D-League All-Star Game presented by Spalding.

  • Raptors' Kelly Sent To Scout Aussie Shaq

    Nathan Jawai, who is nicknamed the Aussie Shaq, is a 6-foot-10, 270 pound center who is eligible for this year's NBA draft.

  • Paxson Not A Fan Of Heisley's Comments?

    John Paxson, general manager of the Chicago Bulls, didn't care for comments made about his organization by Michael Heisley, owner of the Memphis Grizzlies.

  • Webber To Start For Warriors

    Chris Webber will make his Warriors' season debut against the Bulls on Thursday.

  • T.J. Ford Returns In The RGM Daily Rundown For Feb. 4th's Games

    T.

  • Artest Reiterates He'd Be Better Off Elsewhere

    Ron Artest says the Kings would be better off without him, according to the Sacramento Bee.

  • Gasol Expected To Start Against Nets

    Newly acquired forward Pau Gasol is expected to start for the Lakers when they take on the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Garnett May Skip Minnesota Trip

    It doesn't look like Kevin Garnett's abdominal strain is going to improve enough to allow him to play against his former team in Minnesota on Friday night, according to the Boston Globe.

  • Larry Brown, 'I Miss The Game'

    Larry Brown would like to return to coaching in some capacity, but he does not want the Sixers' job.

  • Bulls' Hinrich Hurts Ribs In Win Over Sonics

    Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich remained in Seattle while his teammates moved onto Portland following Chicago's 118-108 win over the SuperSonics last night, The Sports Network is reporting.

  • Report: LeBron Pleads No Contest To Speeding

    According to a report by the Associated Press, Cavs' star LeBron James has pleaded no contest to a speeding charge.

  • Grizzlies To Be Below Salary Cap This Summer

    This summer, when players like Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Andre Iguodala become restricted free agents, the Memphis Grizzlies will now join the 76ers and Hawks as the only teams with salary-cap room, K.

  • Raptors' Ford Returns Following 24-Game Absence

    T.

  • Knight Resigns As Head Coach At Texas Tech

    Bobby Knight has resigned as head coach at Texas Tech.

  • UCLA's Mbah A Moute To Miss Two Games With Ankle Sprain

    UCLA forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will miss the next two games with a sprained ankle, the school announced Monday.

  • Battery Charges Dropped Against Rice

    The man that former NBA star Glen Rice allegedly beat has decided to drop his charges against the sharpshooter, according to the Associated Press.

  • Nash Invests In Women's Soccer League

    Phoenix guard Steve Nash has decided to invest in professional women's soccer league, according to the Associated Press.

  • Prosecutors Plan To Drop Case Against Sprewell

    The Associated Press has reported that prosecutors will drop their assault case against former NBA guard Latrell Sprewell.

  • Nets Officially Swap Collins For Swift

    The New Jersey Nets have acquired forward Stromile Swift from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for center Jason Collins and cash considerations, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Wade, Paul, Kidd, And Williams To Participate In Skills Challenge

    The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade will defend his PlayStation® Skills Challenge title against three of the league's biggest stars on Feb.

  • UNC's Lawson May Miss Duke Game

    Coach Roy Williams is not optimistic that UNC point guard Ty Lawson will play Wednesday night against Duke, according to a Yahoo.

  • Turkoglu And Miller Named Players Of The Week

    The Orlando Magic’s Hedo Turkoglu and the Sacramento Kings’ Brad Miller today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Jan 28 through Sunday, Feb.

  • Sixers To Play One Last Game At The Spectrum

    According to sources that spoke with the Daily Times, the Sixers are planning on moving their March 22 game against the New Jersey Nets to the Spectrum.

  • Kobe:

    Kobe Bryant's mood and optimism about the Los Angeles Lakers has changed dramatically.

  • Lakers Were Considering Trade For Ben Wallace?

    According to a report in the Daily Herald, the Lakers were considering an offer for Chicago's Ben Wallace that would have send Kwame Brown and Vladimir Radmanovic to the Bulls.

  • Crawford Denies Wanting Out Of New York

    Jamal Crawford has been on the block several times during his tenure with the Knicks, and a blog report on the Seattle Times indicated Crawford even would prefer a trade out of New York.

  • Nets Want To Deal Carter?

    Vince Carter, who is in the first season of a four-year, $61 million contract, is believed to be a player the Nets have an interest in dealing.

  • Powell Named D-League Performer Of The Week

    Carlos Powell of the Dakota Wizards was today named D-League.

  • Cuban: Dallas Won't Trade For Kidd

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban sent an e-mail to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that should put to rest all rumors about a trade for Jason Kidd.

  • Dunleavy And Thomas Make Nice

    New York's Isiah Thomas admitted to the New York Daily News on Monday that Los Angeles' Head Coach Mike Dunleavy contacted him a few weeks ago to apologize for making a negative comment about the Knicks.

  • George Wants To Play, Even If That Means Being Dealt

    Dallas forward Devean George claims that he just wants to play even if that means he has to be traded from the Mavericks, according to a report in the Star-Telegram on Monday morning.

  • Toronto's Ford Insists He's Ready To Go

    Point guard T.

  • Collins For Swift To Be Finalized Today; Kidd Trade Update

    The much anticipated Jason Collins for Stromile Swift exchange between the Nets and Grizzlies should be completed today, the New York Daily News is reporting.

  • Bulls Refused To Go Into Lux Tax, Miss Out On Gasol

    According to Memphis Grizzlies' owner Michael Heisley, the reason why Pau Gasol is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers today and not the Chicago Bulls is because the Bulls refused to go over the luxury tax, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Hinrich's Name Linked With Andre Miller?

    Now that Pau Gasol is off the market, Chicago Tribune columnist Sam Smith has turned his attention to other players to obtain for Chicago.

  • $75K Of Pyrotechnics For Pistons' Pregame Stolen

    A trailer full of fireworks for use in the Detroit Pistons' pregame festivities has been stolen, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Trail Blazers Recall McRoberts From D-League

    Portland Trail Blazers recalled forward Josh McRoberts from the NBA Development League's Idaho Stampede, it was announced today by Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard.

  • Gasol's Laker Debut Delayed One Game

    Laker fans need to wait one more game before Pau Gasol makes his debut.

  • Butler Returns For Wizards In Loss

    All-Star forward Caron Butler returned for the Washington Wizards on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three games last week.

  • UNC's Lawson Sprains Ankle

    North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson left the Tar Heels' game against Florida State after spraining his ankle on Sunday.

  • Stoudamire Officially Joins Spurs

    Damon Stoudamire officially signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, according to ESPN.

  • Bobcats' Wallace Will Miss One Week

    Charlotte forward Gerald Wallace has a strained right foot that will keep him on the bench for one week.

  • Sheed On Mavs: 'They Don't Have Big Men'

    Heading into Sunday's battle with the Dallas Mavericks, Pistons' forward Rasheed Wallace didn't hold anything back.

  • Trade Stuns Gasol: 'It's Pretty Shocking'

    Just days after being traded from the Memphis Grizzles, where he has spent his entire NBA career, to the Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol still doesn't know what happened.

  • Penn State Shocks No. 7 Michigan State

    Stanley Pringle scored 19 points as the short-handed Nittany Lions knocked off Michigan State on Saturday night, who came into the game as the seventh-ranked team in the nation.

  • Carmelo Returns In Denver Victory

    Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points on Saturday night in a Denver victory over Charlotte, his first appearance after missing five games with a sprained left ankle.

  • Isiah Says Knicks Tried For Gasol

    According to the New York Daily News, while Isiah Thomas did not elaborate as to whether New York made an attempt at landing Pau Gasol recently, he did confirm that the Knicks did attempt to trade for the former All-Star in the off season, and were told that the talented big man was not on the market.

  • Jerome James: 'Use Me Or Move Me'

    While Jerome James wants to play out the year in New York, he has told the Seattle Times that he wants Isiah Thomas to move him to a team where he'll see court time in the off season.

  • Ricky Davis Wants To Remain In Miami

    Ricky Davis, the Heat guard who most believe is the most likely to be dealt should Miami make a trade, has asked the team not to trade him, the Miami Herald is reporting.

  • Stoudamire To Ink Contract With Spurs Today

    Damon Stoudamire will sign a contract with the Spurs today and will be available to practice with his new teammates, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.

  • Bulls To Reassess Deng After Road Trip

    The Chicago Bulls dropped the first game of their six game road trip to the Sacramento Kings last night, but they did welcome back both Ben Gordon and Joe Smith.

  • Collins Suits Up For Nets Despite Grizz Trade Rumor

    Lawrence Frank indicated that the Grizzlies let New Jersey, which had Malik Allen out with the flu, keep Jason Collins another game.

  • Bucks' Sessions Out Six Weeks

    Bucks' rookie guard Ramon Sessions fractured his left hand during Friday's practice and will miss six weeks, the team announced on Saturday.

  • USF Comeback Gives Sutton 800th Win

    Eddie Sutton became just the fourth coach to win 800 games Saturday night as USF came back from a 19-point second-half deficit to beat Pepperdine 85-82, according to an Associated Press report.

  • Lopez Layup Leads Stanford To OT Win

    Robin Lopez hit a driving layup with 12 seconds left to give No.

  • UConn Stuns No. 21 Pittsburgh

    The Connecticut Huskies stunned the No.

  • Yao-Yi Matchup To Reach 200 Million

    Saturday night's matchup between the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks will be watched by more than 200 million people, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

  • Odom Was Discussed In The Gasol Trade

    Lakers' forward Lamar Odom was originally discussed in trade talks between Los Angeles and Memphis earlier this week, according to the Los Angeles Times.

  • Source: Nuggets Covet Cassell

    Denver has inquired about Clippers' PG Sam Cassell, according to a team source.

  • UConn Welcomes Back Wiggins; Dyson Remains Suspended Indefinitely

    Huskies' guard Doug Wiggins was reinstated by Head Coach Jim Calhoun on Friday, but starter Jerome Dyson remains suspended indefinitely.

  • Wizards' Butler Hoping For Sunday Return

    All-Star reserve Caron Butler, who has missed Washington's last three games, hopes to return to the floor on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.

  • Flu Sidelines Clippers' Maggette

    Guard Corey Maggette missed the first game of the Clippers' seven-game road trip with the flu, according to the Associated Press.

  • Arenas 20-30 Days Away?

    Gilbert Arenas last night declared that he is making good progress and is getting closer to returning to the Wizards, the Washington Post is reporting.

  • Webber Hopes Warriors' Fans Have Forgiven Him

    Back in the Bay Area for the first time since forcing a trade from the Warriors and setting the franchise back, Chris Webber hopes that the fans who have booed him for the last decade will forgive him, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Shaq Disagrees With Riley Over All-Star Spot

    Pat Riley says that Shaquille O'Neal should have been named to the Eastern All-Star team.

  • MBenga Gets Second 10 Day Contract With Lakers

    The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Didier “DJ” Ilunga-Mbenga to a second 10-day contract, announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

  • Federal Court Says Nets' Arena Project Can Proceed

    The Nets received good news on Friday when the team received the green light from the federal court to a $4 billion project that would bring a new arena for the team to Brooklyn, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Elton Brown Named D-League Player Of The Month

    Elton Brown today was named NBA Development League Player of the Month for games played in January.

  • Carmelo Will Rejoin Nuggets Saturday

    Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony told the Rocky Mountain News that he will return to the floor on Saturday night when the team takes on the Bobcats.

  • Riley: Shaq Deserves All-Star Role

    Shaquille O'Neal's record-tying streak of fourteen straight All-Star selections is over, but Heat Coach Pat Riley doesn't think that should be the case, according to the Associated Press.

  • Riley: Shaq Should Have Made All-Star Team

  • Riley: Shaq Should Have Made All-Star Team

  • Riley: Shaq Should Have Made All-Star Team

  • Riley: Shaq Should Have Made All-Star Team

  • LBJ And Yao Named Players Of The Month

    The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month presented by Kia, respectively, for games played Jan.

  • Moon And Durant Named Rookies Of The Month

    The Toronto Raptors' Jamario Moon and the Seattle SuperSonics' Kevin Durant today were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played for the month of January.

  • Spurs Re-Assign Mahinmi to Austin Toros

    The San Antonio Spurs announced today they re-assigned rookie Ian Mahinmi to their NBA Development League affiliate Austin Toros.

  • Gasol Traded To Lakers

    The Commercial Appeal has learned that the Grizzlies have traded Pau Gasol to the Los Angeles Lakers for center Kwame Brown, rookie guard Javaris Crittenton and first-round draft picks in 2008 and 2010.

  • Riley Denies Shaq Trade Rumors

    Pat Riley flatly denied an ESPN report that the Heat are 'quietly shopping' Shaquille O'Neal.

  • Sources: Nets Set To Acquire Swift

    League source tell the Bergen Record that the Nets are set to acquire Stromile Swift from Memphis in exchange for Jason Collins.

  • Bucks Recall Ramon Sessions From Tulsa

    The Milwaukee Bucks have recalled guard Ramon Sessions from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League (D-League), General Manager Larry Harris announced today.

  • Prince Powers Pistons In The RGM Daily Rundown For Jan. 31st's Games

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    Gophers Give Tubby Smith 400th Victory

    Minnesota head Coach Tubby Smith earned his 400th victory on Thursday night when the team defeated Michigan.

  • Cuban Willing To Offer Kidd $20M Extension

    Peter Vecsey of the New York Post has reported that Mark Cuban would be willing to give Jason Kidd a one-year extension for the 2009-10 season.

  • T.J. Ford Set To Rejoin Raptors

    Toronto point guard T.

  • Nets Holding Out For More In Return For Kidd?

    The strongest trade rumor seeing Jason Kidd leave the Nets involved New Jersey, Portland and Dallas, with the Mavericks landing the big prize.

  • Wade Questionable Against Nets

    Dwyane Wade, who has been stricken with the flu for almost a week, is questionable to play against the Nets on Friday, the Miami Herald is reporting.

  • Stoudamire Had Eye On Spurs All Along

    Damon Stoudamire has told the San Antonio Express-News that he knew he wanted to join the Spurs long ago and before Tony Parker was injured.

  • Sonics Beat LeBron-Less Cavaliers

    The Seattle SuperSonics completed a season sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers last night at Key Arena, holding off a late Cavs' surge to win 101-95, but they got help.

  • Byron Scott To Coach The West

    New Orleans Hornets' Head Coach Byron Scott will coach the Western Conference All-Stars for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game, to be played on Sunday, Feb.

  • Shaq's Streak Of 14 NBA All-Star Selections Ends

    For the first time in 15 seasons, Shaquille O'Neal will not be an All-Star.

  • Sonics' Owner: Oklahoma City Public Should Pay For Arena Upgrade

    If Oklahoma City wants to lure the SuperSonics out of Seattle, then their public may have to pay in the form of an arena upgrade, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Redick Asks About Trade; Magic GM Says Not Likely

    While J.

  • Randolph Set To Make His Return To Portland

    Zach Randolph is set to make his first return to Portland on Friday night after being traded from the Blazers to the New York Knicks on draft night.