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Kobe: Comments About Playing In Europe A Joke

Kobe Bryant labeled his comments about possibly playing in Europe as a joke.

“Somebody throws us this question about playing overseas,” Bryant said. “I don’t want (LeBron James) to answer it. He’s a young kid; I don’t want him to take the controversial stuff. I said, ‘Well, if a team throws us $50 million, then we’ll all go.’" …

“It’s just something that was a joke for us, and people took it and ran with it or whatever. That’s fine. Everybody needs to banter about something.”

Via Orange County Register


Baron: Beginning Will Be Bumpy In L.A.

Baron Davis believes that the Clippers have the talent to do damage in the Western Conference but believes that the beginning could be rough for the team.

"Our possibilities are endless," Davis said. "We have great fans. We're the underdog in the city, so a lot of people are going to be rooting for us. It's just a matter of us coming together at the right time."

"It's going to be bumpy in the beginning."

Via Los Angeles Times


Lee and Turkoglu To Practice At Point Guard For Magic

The Magic will practice with both forward Hedo Turkoglu and rookie Courtney Lee at point guard in training camp.

Coach Stan Van Gundy said both will get into the rotation for a few minutes each practice in a point role during the first week of workouts.

"He and Turkoglu together with a 2 or 3 man, sharing the ball handling duties together," Van Gundy said, "which is something I do think we can go to because I do think Courtney is capable of guarding point guards."

Via Orlando Sentinel


Sep 2008 Archive

  • Nuggets Want Iverson To Pass More

    Nuggets' Coach George Karl has hinted that he would like Allen Iverson to pass more this season.

  • Bynum On Extension: My Agent Will Handle It

    Lakers' center Andrew Bynum claims that he isn't concerned about a possible contract extension with the team.

  • Celtics Remain Cautious With Perkins

    The Celtics are keeping center Kendrick Perkins out of scrimmages during training camp because of offseason surgery on his left shoulder.

  • Raptors Sign Jamal Sampson

    The Raptors signed free-agent forward Jamal Sampson, who is expected to give Toronto frontcourt depth after the loss of Nathan Jawai.

  • Baron Extension With W's Was Vetoed?

    Chris Mullin and Baron Davis agreed to a deal which would have paid Davis $56.8M over four seasons through the 2011-12 season.

  • Dalembert Wants To Be An All-Star

    Philadelphia center Samuel Dalembert wants to make his first-ever All-Star team this season after averaging a double-double last year.

  • Bird Hints That J.O. Wasn't Good Leader

    Larry Bird recently discussed who will be the Pacers' leader this season and in the process hinted that Jermaine O'Neal wasn't always capable of handling the role.

  • Heat Leaning Towards Shaun Livingston?

    The Miami Heat could be moving towards signing free agent point guard Shaun Livingston as their options at the position dwindle.

  • Derrick Rose Nervous For First Camp

    Rookie Derrick Rose is nervous heading into his first training camp with the Chicago Bulls.

  • McGrady Recovering Slowly From Injuries

    Rockets guard Tracy McGrady is recovering slowly from injuries to his shoulder and knee.

  • Mavs' Howard Apologizes For Mistakes

    Mavericks' forward Josh Howard took a step towards reconstructing his reputation on Monday when he issued a public apology for his summer transgressions.

  • Webster's Hard Work May Land Starting Role

    Martell Webster's hard work this summer could pay off with a starting role in Portland this season.

  • Garcia Officially Signs Extension With Kings

    The Sacramento Kings signed swingman Francisco Garcia to a multi-year contract extension, announced Monday by Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

  • Jefferson Says Knee Will Be Ready In 2 Weeks

    Minnesota forward Al Jefferson is around two weeks away from doing contact drills with his teammates, but he says he is feeling great after spraining his right knee during a workout with teammates a couple of weeks ago.

  • Harpring Missing Jazz Camp With Ankle Infection

    Jazz forward Matt Harpring developed a strep infection after the surgery to remove a bone spur in his right ankle in June and will miss training camp.

  • Karl Wants To Keep Coaching After Contract

    With two years remaining on his contract, Nuggets' Coach George Karl made it clear on Monday that he'd like to continue beyond his current deal.

  • Rockets Trying To Get Under Tax For Mutombo?

    Dikembe Mutombo said last week he would wait for the Rockets to make planned roster maneuvers to move beneath the luxury tax threshold to sign.

  • Dorsey Signs Contract With Houston

    After a long wait, rookie Joey Dorsey has officially signed a contract with the Houston Rockets on Monday.

  • Cuban Reveals Rift Between Dallas Mavericks, Former Coach

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban has revealed that several of his players came to him and said they wanted to be traded if Avery Johnson returned as the team's head coach in 2008-2009.

  • Bulls' Gordon At Media Day, Eyes Contract Options

    Ben Gordon was at hand for the Bulls' media day on Monday despite not having a contract, but he hopes that his situation can be resolved by mid-week.

  • Raptors' Jawai To Miss Training Camp

    Raptor rookie Nathan Jawai will be held out of training camp after routine preseason cardiac screenings raised concerns.

  • Odom Unhappy With Idea Of Being Sixth Man

    Lakers' forward Lamar Odom was not happy with the idea by Coach Phil Jackson to bring him off the bench as the team's sixth man.

  • Injuries To T-Mac Already A Concern For Rockets

    Tracy McGrady is still ailing from off-season knee surgery and will play out the 2008-2009 season with an arthritic left shoulder, but the Rocket forward claims he'll be ready to go when the season starts.

  • Jazz Exercise Option On Brewer

    The Utah Jazz on Monday announced that the club has exercised their fourth-year contract option for the 2009-10 season on Ronnie Brewer.

  • Damon Jones And Bucks Part Ways

    Veteran guard Damon Jones will not be joining the Bucks this season and will attempt to catch on with another team.

  • Spurs' Ginobili Could Miss Two Months

    Manu Ginobili could miss at least two months of the upcoming NBA season, recovering from surgery on his left ankle.

  • Celtics Re-Sign Sam Cassell

    The Boston Celtics announced today that they have re-signed guard Sam Cassell.

  • Randy Pfund Resigns As GM Of The Heat

    The Miami Heat announced today that General Manager Randy Pfund has resigned from his duties with the Heat to pursue other business opportunities.

  • O'Neal: We Have A Shot

    Jermaine O'Neal believes that the Raptors have a shot to accomplish something special in Toronto this season.

  • Beasley Suffers Groin Strain

    Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley missed a majority of Monday's practice session after suffering a groin strain.

  • Brown Good For 4-7 More Wins In Charlotte?

    Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer asked a number of NBA front office executives what kind of impact they believed Coach Larry Brown will have on the team.

  • Bibby Could Be Trading Chip For Hawks

    If the Hawks don't believe that Mike Bibby is the team's point guard of the future, they may opt to trade his expiring contract.

  • Celtics Still Leaving Door Open For P.J. Brown

    The Celtics are still hoping that free agent, and possibilty retired, forward P.J. Brown will have a change of heart and re-join the team this season.

  • Marion Won't Force Trade From Heat

    Shawn Marion won't ask for a trade from the Heat despite the fact that the team did not meet his request for a contract extension.

  • Thunder Add Alexander, Byars And Lucas III To Roster

    The Oklahoma City Thunder signed center Chris Alexander, guard Derrick Byars and guard John Lucas III to the training camp roster it was announced Monday by Thunder General Manager Sam Presti.

  • Pistons Sign Free Agent Guard Alex Acker

    Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Alex Acker to a contract.

  • Frank On Lopez: He's A Willing Learner

    The Nets are hoping that Brook Lopez, their first-round pick from June's draft, can develop into an NBA-quality big man.

  • Walsh, D'Antoni Excited To Get Season Started

    General Manager Donnie Walsh and head coach Mike D'Antoni are excited to get their first season with the Knicks underway.

  • Kukoc: Bucks Need Team Focus

    Toni Kukoc believes that his former club needs to play better team basketball in order to make the playoffs.

  • Curry Hopes To Keep Pistons Fresh

    Pistons' Coach Michael Curry plans to tinker with the team's rotation in hopes of keeping the team fresh for the second half of the season.

  • Eddy Curry Reports To Camp In Poor Shape

    With Eddy Curry reporting to the Knicks in lousy shape once again, questions are being asked about how effective he'll be in Mike D'Antoni's high octane offense.

  • Kemp's European Career Over Before It Begins

    Shawn Kemp's time with Montegranaro Premiata in Europe is over one week before the season is set to begin.

  • Bulls Set To Sign Ruffin For 2nd Time

    The Bulls are set to sign forward Mike Ruffin for his second stint in the Windy City.

  • Rockets Agree To Deal With Dorsey

    Even though Joey Dorsey was a second round pick, the Rockets structured his contract similar to a first rounder.

  • Gordon Set To Take Qualifying Offer

    Ben Gordon is expected to sign the qualifying offer with Chicago by Wednesday, and then will become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

  • Washington's McGuire Had Productive Summer

    Wizards' forward Dominic McGuire claims he worked very hard this summer, and Coach Eddie Jordan likes what he sees.

  • Kings Unveil Updated Jerseys

    The Kings revealed a new look for the 2008-09 season on Saturday with a number of players modeling their altered jerseys.

  • Biedrins' Role Continues To Grow With Warriors

    Center Andris Biedrins has seen his role grow each season with the Warriors, and is now a team captain.

  • Wade Disputes Report Of Interest In Knicks

    Heat guard Dwyane Wade has refuted a report that he is interested in playing for the Knicks in the summer of 2010 when he can opt out of his contract.

  • Harris Is Ready To Be A Leader For Nets

    Point guard Devin Harris says that he is ready to be a leader for the rebuilding Nets this season.

  • Stuckey: Feeling Is 'A Lot Different' In Detroit

    Rodney Stuckey says that the feeling around the Pistons as they enter training camp is a lot different than it was last year.

  • Miami's Spoelstra Wants To Focus On Defense

    Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra wants to focus on defense heading into both training camp and the new season.

  • Knicks' Walsh Had Cancer Surgery After Draft

    Knick president Donnie Walsh had surgery to remove cancer from his tongue only four days after the NBA Draft in June.

  • Gordon's Deadline Draws Near

    Bulls GM John Paxson ''anticipates'' that Ben Gordon will be in training camp with the team, but says that the qualifying offer is only on the table until Wednesday.

  • Wizards' Thomas Gets Back Up To Speed

    Wizards' center Etan Thomas says the process of recovering from open-heart surgery is almost complete.

  • Pacers Bring Croshere Back For Camp

    The Pacers plan on bringing Austin Croshere back to Indiana this season after a two year absence.

  • Gallinari Out For Entire Preseason?

    New York got more bad news on Friday with the news that rookie Danilo Gallinari could miss the entire preseason schedule because of his sore back.

  • McKie To Rejoin Sixers' Coaching Staff

    Aaron McKie is back with in Philadelphia as an assistant coach.

  • Walsh, D'Antoni: Marbury's In Great Shape

    Despite being in great shape, New York is still trying to ship out Stephon Marbury.

  • Paxson Believes Gordon Will Accept Qualifying Offer

    Bulls GM John Paxson believes that the stalemate with Ben Gordon will end with the team's leading scoring accepting the one year qualifying offer.

  • Carmelo: Nuggets Can Win 60 Games

    Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony believes that the team can win sixty games this season.

  • Bobcats Cut About 35 Of Non-Hoops Staff

    The Bobcats have laid off a number of their non-basketball operations staff after a consultant's report reflected over-staffing in relation to similar markets.

  • Arenas: Focus On Healthy Wizards

    Gilbert Arenas claims that he didn't speak during the team's media day on Friday because he didn't want to take the attention away from his healthy teammates.

  • Heat, Powell Agree To Withdraw Qualifying Offer

    The Miami Heat announced Saturday that they have mutually agreed with forward Kasib Powell to withdraw the qualifying offer that was extended to Powell, immediately making him an unrestricted free agent.

  • Warriors Add Justin Williams To Training Camp Roster

    The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent center Justin Williams to a contract as a training camp invitee.

  • Nets Sign Gill, Hamilton, Hodge And Storey

    The New Jersey Nets have signed free agents Eddie Gill, Brian Hamilton Julius Hodge and Awvee Storey, Nets President Rod Thorn announced Saturday

  • Perkins Will Miss Start Of Camp

    Celtics center Kendrick Perkins will miss the start of training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in July.

  • Report: Cleaves To Sign With Nuggets

    Free agent guard Mateen Cleaves will reportedly sign with the Denver Nuggets as the team looks to fill the void momentarily left by the injury to Chucky Atkins.

  • Vince Carter: Nets Can Make Playoffs

    Nets swingman Vince Carter believes that the team can make the playoffs this season despite having traded both Jason Kidd and Richard Jefferson in the last seven months.

  • D'Antoni OK With Knicks Current Roster

    Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni is fine with the team's current roster and isn't worried about any moves that may, or may not, be made before the season starts.

  • Arenas, Wizards Fined For His Silence

    Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards were fined $15,000 apiece by the NBA on Friday after the point guard left the team's media day without speaking.

  • Clippers Add Jefferson, McCoy, Noel And Sumpter To Roster

    The Los Angeles Clippers on Friday signed four free agents bringing their training camp roster to 18 players.

  • Fight With Raccoon Eventually Leads To Surgery For Summitt

    Pat Summitt had problems with her right shoulder after dislocating it while chasing a raccoon poised to attack her Labrador back in March.

  • Nets Trying To Use Walberg's AASAA Offense

    Vance Walberg, now an assistant at Massachusetts and is the inventor of the offensive scheme that Lawrence Frank is trying to incorporate into his own this season.

  • Berger: I'm Bored With Gilbert Not Assigning Equal Blame To LeBron

    Cavaliers' owner Dan Gilbert once again criticized sportswriters for what he believes is aimless conjecture that LeBron James could leave Cleveland after the 2010 season.

  • Cheeks: Miller Wants To Stay With 76ers

    Philadelphia Coach Maurice Cheeks recently spoke with point guard Andre Miller and came away convinced that he wants to remain with the team.

  • Magic Won't Trade Redick

    Magic GM Otis Smith says that the team will not trade guard J.J. Redick at this point in time.

  • Magic Won't Trade Redick

  • Hornets Sign Jordan And Sims

    The Hornets have signed guard Jared Jordan and center Courtney Sims to training camp contracts.

  • Bulls Sign Three Players For Camp

    The Bulls have signed forwards Roger Powell and Elton Brown and guard Darius Washington to round out their training camp roster.

  • Battier Will Miss Month With Injured Foot

    Rockets' forward Shane Battier will miss up to four weeks of action because of an inflammation in his left foot.

  • Jason Williams Retires

    Los Angeles Clippers point guard Jason Williams announced his retirement from the NBA today, ending his 10-year career.

  • Arenas Dodges Wizards' Media Day

    At Washington's media day, Gilbert Arenas avoided what was supposed to be his first public discussion of last week's knee surgery.

  • Pritchard: 'Things Are Falling Into Place'

    Blazers' GM Kevin Pritchard is happy with how things have turned out in Portland and believes that things are falling into place.

  • Dirk: 'We All Know Avery Ran A Dictatorship'

    Dirk Nowitzki hasn't played a game for Coach Rick Carlisle yet, but heading into the season he appears happy with the Mavericks' coaching change.

  • Cheeks On 76ers: We Have A Long Way To Go

    Sixers' Coach Maurice Cheeks is happy to have Elton Brand in Philadelphia but isn't sure if his team is ready to contend with the big guns in the NBA just yet.

  • KG: Repeating Is The Biggest Challenge

    Celtics' forward Kevin Garnett doesn't care that his summer was cut short by an extended playoff run and recognizes that repeating as NBA champions will be a tough challenge.

  • Lakers Rookie Sun Yue Has Mononucleosis

    Lakers rookie guard Sun Yue has tested positive for mononucleosis and will miss the start of training camp.

  • Marbury To Knicks: Make Up Your Mind

    Stephon Marbury has said that if the Knicks have decided they are going to cut him they should do it now rather than prolong the process.

  • Warriors Undecided On If They Will Discipline Ellis

    Chris Mullin and the Golden State Warriors are still undecided as to whether they will fine guard Monta Ellis.

  • Raptors Unveil New Alternate Road Uniforms

    The Toronto Raptors have unveiled a new alternate jersey for the upcoming 2008-2009 season.

  • Tinsley Won't Practice As Pacers Eye Trade

    Jamaal Tinsley will not practice with the Pacers as the team continues trying to trade him.

  • Alston Cleared To Play After Heart Tests

    Rockets guard Rafer Alston has undergone tests to rule out a potential heart condition.

  • Report: Garcia Signs 5-Year Extension With Kings

    Sacramento guard Francisco Garcia has signed a five year extension with the Kings.

  • Blazers Sign Shavlik Randolph

    The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran forward Shavlik Randolph on Thursday.

  • Rockets Match Offer To Landry

    It took less than 24 hours for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to match the offer sheet Carl Landry signed with Charlotte.

  • Hawks Exercise Options On Horford And Law

    The Atlanta Hawks have exercised the contract options for the 2009-10 season on forward/center Al Horford and guard Acie Law, announced today by Executive VP/General Manager Rick Sund.

  • Warriors Changing Their Jerseys?

    The Warriors are considering making a change to their jerseys that would incorporate a sketch of the San Francisco landscape.

  • Gilbert: LeBron Departure Speculation 'Insult' To Cleveland

    Dan Gilbert considers the speculation that LeBron James may leave the Cleveland Cavaliers after the 2010 season "an insult to the city."

  • Grizzlies Set To Add Quinton Ross

    The Grizzlies are expected to sign free agent Quinton Ross soon in an attempt to add both defense and maturity on the wing.

  • Amaré Could Miss Scrimmages With Sprain

    Suns' forward Amaré Stoudemire could miss some time with a left-ankle sprain when the team begins 5-on-5 play next week.

  • Knicks Sign Houston And Grunfeld

    New York Knickerbockers' President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that guard Allan Houston has been re-signed as a free agent.

  • Baron On Jenny Craig Plan

    Inspired by current spokeswoman Queen Latifah, Baron Davis started the Jenny Craig plan at the beginning of August to get in shape for basketball season.

  • Monta Injured Himself On Moped

    Monta Ellis was riding a moped when he severely injured his left ankle last month in his native Jackson, Miss., sources close to the Warriors' guard told The Chronicle on Wednesday.

  • Magic Add Wilks, Richardson And Dwyane Jones

    The Orlando Magic announced on Thursday morning that they have signed free agents forward/center Dwyane Jones, guard/forward Jeremy Richardson, and guard Mike Wilks.

  • Garcia Agrees To Extension With Kings

    Francisco Garcia has agreed in principle to a five-year contract extension with the Kings worth $29.8 million.

  • Pritchard: Blazers Won't Sign Livingston

    Portland GM Kevin Pritchard said on Wednesday that the team will not sign free agent point guard Shaun Livingston.

  • Rockets' GM: Dorsey Is Close To Signing

    Rockets' GM Daryl Morey recently told the team's web site that he hopes to have rookie Joey Dorsey signed by the end of the week.

  • Iverson On Trade: It's A Possibility

    Nuggets' guard Allen Iverson realizes that the team could trade him in an effort to save money this season.

  • Wizards Still Confident With Arenas

    The Wizards still have high expectations this season even though they'll be without point guard Gilbert Arenas for a significant amount of time.

  • Wade Not Worried About Rookie Mishaps

    Dwyane Wade isn't worried about the transgressions of Mario Chalmers and Michael Beasley at the NBA's rookie symposium.

  • Marbury Says No To Buyout

    Stephon Marbury is reportedly refusing to accept a buyout from the Knicks, saying that if the team wants him gone they're going to have to pay everything owing on his contract.

  • Gallinari's Back Still A Concern

    The injured back of Knick rookie Danilo Gallinari still remains a concern, with the Italian forced on the sidelines watching his teammate's go through voluntary workouts while not knowing if he'll be able to go in training camp.

  • Sun: Lakers Made My Dream Come True

    The Lakers introduced rookie Sun Yue to the media on Wednesday just a couple of days after he arrived in the United States.

  • Nuggets' Atkins Has Knee Surgery

    Nuggets' guard Chucky Atkins underwent surgery on a torn meniscus today, six days before training camp begins.

  • Bobcats Sign Rockets' Landry To An Offer Sheet

    The Charlotte Bobcats have extended an offer to restricted Rockets free agent Carl Landry, leaving Houston with a week to match the offer or lose the forward.

  • Lakers Re-Sign D.J. MBenga

    The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed free agent center Didier “DJ” Ilunga-Mbenga, announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

  • Atlanta Adds Mark Price As Shooting Coach

    The Atlanta Hawks today named four-time NBA All-Star and Georgia Tech legend Mark Price as a Shooting Consultant.

  • Wallace: Randolph Deal Dead For Now

    The Grizzlies' efforts to land a power forward, first Josh Smith and then Zach Randolph, have come up empty, but GM Chris Wallace isn't panicking.

  • Bynum's Knee Holding Up Well

    Andrew Bynum's surgically repaired knee is feeling good even when he gets his feet knocked out from under him on an alley-oop and lands on the floor hard.

  • Rockets: We Hope Landry Takes Our 'Fair Offer'

    Carl Landry's summer of restricted free agency has been a long one that will likely result in the second-year forward remaining with the Rockets.

  • Marbury Could End Up With Heat, Celtics, Spurs, Or Clippers

    Stephon Marbury, who could wind up in Miami, Boston, San Antonio, or the Clippers, said he has no desire to work out a buyout with the Knicks.

  • Kidd: My Play Will Dictate New Contract

    Jason Kidd needs a bounce back season to negotiate the kind of contract he is looking for next summer.

  • Turkoglu Says He'll Likely Opt Out In 2009

    Hedo Turkoglu said Tuesday that he likely will opt out of his contract after the season to become a free agent, which would be the end of his six-year, $39-million deal with the Magic.

  • Nets Name Polinsky Director Of Player Personnel

    The New Jersey Nets have named Gregg Polinsky the team’s director of player personnel, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today.

  • Bucks Unveil Alternate Road Uniform

    The Milwaukee Bucks have unveiled a new red alternate road uniform, the team's official website has revealed.

  • Knicks Talked Sign And Trade For Ben Gordon

    Over the summer Knick President Donnie Walsh talked to Chicago about a possible sign and trade for in-limbo guard Ben Gordon, who is in a contract stalemate with the Bulls.

  • Walsh Denies Marbury Buyout Talk

    Stephon Marbury will join the Knicks for training camp on Tuesday after President Donnie Walsh denied a report that the club is looking to waive him by the end of the week.

  • Houston Accepts Invitation To Attend Knicks' Training Camp

    Allan Houston will join Stephon Marbury in Saratoga next Tuesday as the New York Knicks begin training camp.

  • Suns Plan To Limit Hill's Minutes

    In an effort to keep Grant Hill fresh, the Phoenix Suns are planning on lowering Grant Hill's minutes and perhaps bring the former All-Star off the bench.

  • Spurs Sign First Rounder Hill

    The San Antonio Spurs signed first round pick George Hill to a contract on Tuesday.

  • Knicks Want Jerome James To Retire

    The Knicks are reportedly trying to convince Jerome James to retire for medical reasons.

  • Villanueva: Bucks Stopped Caring Last Year

    Bucks' forward Charlie Villanueva is excited about the upcoming season and claims that the team quit last year.

  • Wizards Sign Juan Dixon

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Juan Dixon.

  • Ford, Jack Will Battle For PG Job In Indiana

    T.J. Ford and Jarrett Jack will battle to be named the starting point guard of the Pacers in training camp.

  • Magic Sign Two Players; Will Have 16 In Camp

    The Orlando Magic will be bringing 16 players to training camp.

  • Kings Could Get Cap Relief From Abdur-Rahim

    If NBA doctors confirm that Shareef Abdur-Rahim's knee injury was the reason for his retirement, the Kings would get salary cap relief for the 2009-10 season.

  • Deron Expects Exodus In Utah Next Summer?

    Jazz point guard Deron Williams hinted during a recent interview that he expects a mass exodus to occur in Utah next summer.

  • McMillan: Rudy Plays The Game The Right Way

    Blazers' Coach Nate McMillan says that guard Rudy Fernandez, who will finally join the team this season, plays the game the right way.

  • Oden: I Just Want To Win

    Blazers' center Greg Oden is ready to begin training camp this month and is focused on winning in Portland.

  • Marion Focused On 'Right Now'

    Heat forward Shawn Marion understands that he'll likely enter training camp later this week without a contract extension.

  • Colangelo Hints At Another Run With USA Basketball

    After building an Olympic gold medal-winning team in the last few years, Jerry Colangelo could make another run at more success with USA Basketball.

  • Fernandez Introduced By Blazers

    Rudy Fernandez has touched down in Portland and was immediately introduced to the media.

  • Donaghy To Report To Prison On Tuesday

    Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy will report to a Florida prison on Tuesday for a 15-month sentence.

  • Syracuse's Devendorf Gets Extra Year Of Eligibility

    Syracuse guard Eric Devendorf has been granted a hardship waiver by the Big East Conference which will give him an additional year of athletic eligibility.

  • Report: Knicks Will Waive Marbury This Week

    Stephon Marbury has apparently played his last game as a Knick.

  • Abdur-Rahim Retires After 12 Seasons

    Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday.

  • Suns Sign Goran Dragic

    The Phoenix Suns have signed point guard Goran Dragic to a multi-year deal, according to an Associated Press report on Monday.

  • Wizards Pick Up Option On Eddie Jordan

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has picked up the option on the contract of Head Coach Eddie Jordan, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season.

  • NBDL Expansion Draft Set for Sept. 24

    The 2008 NBA D-League Expansion Draft is set for Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, when the league's two expansion teams will start filling their rosters.

  • Wolves' Taylor Expects More Wins This Season

    Minnesota owner Glen Taylor expects the team to win more games this season.

  • Tubby Smith's Nephew Stabbed And Killed

    Tubby Smith's newphew was stabbed to death during a fight at an off-campus apartment.

  • Thunder Will Unveil Jerseys On Sept. 29

    Thunder officials are expected to unveil the team's jerseys next Monday at Media Day.

  • Wizards Sign DerMarr Johnson, Two Others

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent forwards DerMarr Johnson, Linton Johnson and Taj McCullough.

  • Ben Wallace: Cavs Have Chance To Win Title

    Cavaliers' big man Ben Wallace believes that the team has a chance to win the NBA title this season.

  • Bibby: Hawks Could Have Beaten Celtics

    Hawks' point guard Mike Bibby hasn't forgotten the team's Game Seven loss to the Celtics in April's NBA playoffs and still believes his team could have won.

  • Nets Officially Invite Hodge To Camp

    The Nets have officially invited free agent guard Julius Hodge to training camp.

  • Salim Stoudamire Signs With Spurs

    Salim Stoudamire has signed with the Spurs after spending three years with the Hawks.

  • Mavs Hope Coaching Change Will Energize

    The Mavericks are hoping that the arrival of Rick Carlisle in town will revitalize the team, especially aging point guard Jason Kidd.

  • Hinrich To Have No. 10 Retired By Kansas

    Whenever the NBA schedule allows in 2008, Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich will have his No. 10 jersey retired by the Jayhawks.

  • Mike Miller Makes List Of Charitable Celebs

    Mike Miller, who will play his first season with the Timberwolves this fall, has made Parade's list of top celebrity donations for 2007.

  • Allen: 'I'm Excited About Darius Miles'

    Celtics' guard Ray Allen is excited about the arrival of Darius Miles in town this season.

  • Cavaliers Expected To Have Dupree In Camp

    The Cavaliers are expected to have forward Ronald Dupree in camp later this month.

  • Livingston: 'I Can't Wait To Be Back'

    Free agent point guard Shaun Livingston doesn't have a team just yet, but he can't wait to get back on the court.

  • Wizards Have Interest In Juan Dixon

    The Wizards reportedly have interest in free agent guard Juan Dixon as they head into camp.

  • Joe Johnson: 'You Can't Take A Step Back'

    Hawks leader Joe Johnson is excited about the new season and feels it is important that the team continues to progress.

  • Kupchak: Grizzlies Wanted Sun

    Lakers' executive Mitch Kupchak claims that the Grizzlies were looking to acquire Sun Yue in a trade.

  • Stuckey: Bad Boys Defense Will Be Back

    Pistons' guard Rodney Stuckey says the team is going to pick up their defense this season.

  • Robin Lopez Impressing In Phoenix?

    Reviews out of voluntary workouts in Phoenix lately say that rookie big man Robin Lopez has been tremendous.

  • Carlisle Will Address Howard Situation In Camp

    Mavericks' Coach Rick Carlisle says that he will address the latest media frenzy surrounding forward Josh Howard in training camp.

  • Dragic Still In Process Of Becoming A Sun

    Goran Dragic is still in the process of officially becoming a member of the Suns as he is waiting on small details of his buyout with Tau Ceramica to be finalized.

  • Will Knicks Be Stuck With Randolph?

    Now that the Grizzles are no longer interested in Zach Randolph, the Knicks could have a difficult time finding another suitor.

  • President Bush Praises Champion Celtics

    President Bush hosted the NBA championship Celtics at the White House on Friday, praising them for bringing the title back to the Northeast.

  • Pritchard On Livingston: 'I Need More Time'

    Blazers' GM Kevin Pritchard says that he needs more time to make a decision on free agent point guard Shaun Livingston.

  • Mavs' Cuban Posts, Removes E-Mails On Howard

    Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban commented on the situation surrounding Josh Howard and realizes the forward's comments about the national anthem were wrong.

  • Sixers' Miller Hires New Agent

    Entering the final season of his contract, Sixers' point guard Andre Miller has hired Andy Miller to represent him in free agency.

  • Grizzlies Pass On Randolph

    Zach Randolph appears likely to remain a Knick.

  • Ainge: P.J. Is Retired

    Celtics' Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge remains adamant that forward P.J. Brown is retired for the time-being.

  • Boston's Miles Suspended For 10 Games

    The NBA announced Friday that Darius Miles of the Boston Celtics has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program at the end of the 2007-08 NBA season.

  • Francis Still Hoping To Return

    Steve Francis has become a forgotten man throughout much of the NBA, but the folks in Houston hope he can still return to form.

  • Vaccaro: Kobe Could Play In Europe

    Basketball guru Sonny Vaccaro believes there is a real chance that Kobe Bryant could leave the NBA to play in Europe.

  • Johnsen On Utah's Training Camp Roster

    Britton Johnsen, a former University of Utah standout, is hoping to make the Jazz this season despite their full roster.

  • Pistons Excited About Kwame's Potential

    The Pistons' coaching staff is excited about the potential of Kwame Brown heading into his first season with the team.

  • Wade Interested In Playing For D'Antoni

    Dwyane Wade, who will be an interesting free agent in 2010, has said that he wouldn't mind playing for Mike D'Antoni.

  • Pierce: Guys Will Cover Loss Of Posey

    Paul Pierce was sad to see James Posey leave the team through free agency but claims that other role players will step up.

  • Wolves Interested In Livingston

    The Wolves appear interested in signing Shaun Livingston to become a third option behind Randy Foye and Sebastian Telfair.

  • Squatch Going To OKC With Franchise

    Marc Taylor, who performed as Squatch at Sonics' games in Seattle, is relocating to Oklahoma City to serve as the Thunder's mascot.

  • Warriors In No Rush To Extend Mullin

    The Warriors will most likely not extend the current contract of executive vice president of basketball operations Chris Mullin.

  • Odom Could Become 6th Man

    Lamar Odom has discussed the possibility of accepting a sixth-man role with the Lakers' coaching staff, which would free him up to fill a variety of roles due to his versatility.

  • Villaneuva Says This Season Will Be Different

    With Yi Jianlian now in New Jersey, Bucks' forward Charlie Villaneuva believes that 2008-2009 will be different for him.

  • Julius Hodge Still Trying To Land Spot With Nets

    Julius Hodge has come a long way since being shot multiple times during his rookie season and hopes to get back into the NBA with the New Jersey Nets.

  • Bogut Should Be Healthy For Camp

    Andrew Bogut will be flying to Milwaukee from Australia this weekend, where he has been rehabilitating his badly sprained ankle suffered during the Olympics.

  • Curry: Rasheed, Pistons Need To Get In Shape

    New Pistons' Head Coach Michael Curry has stressed that he wants the entire team, especially Rasheed Wallace, to get in better shape heading into the 2008-09 season.

  • Kirilenko To Russia? Agent Denies Rumor

    There have been murmurs that Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko could be made an offer by Russia's CSKA in Moscow, but his agent has denied rumors.

  • Arenas Crossing Fingers For Christmas Return

    Wizards' point guard Gilbert Arenas is hoping that he'll be able to return to the court by Christmas.

  • Dumars Takes Stars Off Market

    Pistons president Joe Dumars has taken the team's stars off the trading block as he plans to keep the nucleus together.

  • Beasley Fined $50k

    Michael Beasley of the Miami Heat has been fined $50,000 for his involvement in an incident at the league's Rookie Transition Program earlier this month.

  • Arenas: I Will Come Back Without Pain

    Gilbert Arenas says that he made the decision to have his knee cleaned out on Wednesday in hopes that he will return to the court later this year without any pain.

  • Rockets Buy Supplies For Ike Victims

    The Rockets have purchased truckloads of supplies for victims of Hurricane Ike, and a number of players unloaded them at a distribution center on Thursday.

  • Marbury Expected To Be Waived

    Stephon Marbury is expected to be waived before the season.

  • Wolves' Jefferson Sprains MCL

    Timberwolves' forward Al Jefferson will miss two-to-three weeks of action after suffering a mild sprain of the medical collateral ligament in his right knee.

  • Celtics To Visit White House On Friday

    On Friday the Boston Celtics will travel to Washington D.C. to meet with President George W. Bush and receive recognition for winning the 2008 NBA World Championship.

  • Kidd OK Without An Extension

    Jason Kidd's agent did not discuss a contract extension with Mark Cuban over the summer, and the point guard is at peace with that.

  • Dumars Defends Lack Of Pistons' Roster Moves

    After no deals came to fruition which would have benefited Detroit, the Pistons will rely on the improvement of players such as Rodney Stuckey to get back to the NBA Finals.

  • Spurs Add Three To Training Camp Roster

    The Spurs have signed free agents Desmon Farmer, Devin Green, and Darryl Watkins to add to their training camp roster.

  • Wizards Have No Interest In Tinsley

    Despite losing Gilbert Arenas for the start of the season, the Wizards do not appear to have any interest in Pacers point guard Jamaal Tinsley.

  • Gallinari Will Be Ready For Camp

    Despite back issues, Knicks rookie forward Danilo Gallinari is expected to be ready for training camp when it opens in less than two weeks.

  • Reinsdorf Expects Gordon To Remain A Bull

    Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf expects the team to resolve its conflict with restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon and come to an agreement.

  • Jason Smith Undergoes Successful Surgery

    Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith underwent successful ACL reconstruction surgery on his left knee today.

  • Arenas Undergoes Washout On Left Knee

    Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced that guard Gilbert Arenas had an arthroscopic lavage (washout) procedure performed on his left knee this morning.

  • Mavs Received Several Low-Ball Trade Offers For Howard

    The Mavericks received several off-season trade offers for Josh Howard, but almost all of them were not deemed worthy of consideration.

  • Gallinari's Back Isn't 100 Percent Healthy

    Danilo Gallinari's back still isn't 100 percent, and with training camp opening in two weeks, the Knicks are starting to get concerned.

  • Lakers Charging More For 'Premium' Games

    A ticket premium that will add as much as $55 to the cost of an admission to seven home Lakers games during the 2008-09 season was announced on Tuesday.

  • Heat Will Use Small Frontcourt At Times

    New Miami Coach Erik Spoelstra wants to use an undersized frontcourt of Udonis Haslem, Michael Beasley and Shawn Marion, "At times, but it will depend on the matchup."

  • Donovan Still Hasn't Signed New Deal With UF 15 Months Later

    Fifteen months after he walked away from a deal with the Orlando Magic, Billy Donovan still hasn't signed his six-year, $21-million contract extension.

  • McNamara To Be In Utah's Training Camp

    Gerry McNamara will be in training camp with the Utah Jazz but is a long shot to make the team.

  • Jason Smith To Have Knee Surgery Wednesday

    Sixers' center Jason Smith will undergo surgery on his left knee today to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered on Aug. 6.

  • YouTube Post Becomes Howard's Latest Controversy

    Mavericks' forward Josh Howard was filmed disrespecting the American National Anthem and the video was posted on YouTube.

  • Dragic Still Hasn't Signed With Suns

    Goran Dragic still hasn't signed a contract with the Suns after negotiating a buyout that would allow him to leave Tau Ceramica.

  • Utah Has Big Financial Decisions To Make

    The Jazz have big financial decisions to make in the not-so-distant future.

  • Orlando's 20th Anniversary Uni's To Be Unveiled

    The Orlando Magic will unveil the 20th anniversary jerseys that they will wear during the 2008-09 season on Sept. 23.

  • Pistons' Sharpe Unlikely To Play In NBDL

    The Pistons will keep rookie Walter Sharpe in the NBA this season so they can watch him develop.

  • J.O. Is Hungry To Get Started In Toronto

    Jermaine O'Neal, one of the biggest names to change addresses this summer, is anxious to get his career started with the Raptors.

  • Oden: 'I'm Ready'

    Blazers' center Greg Oden has proclaimed himself ready to begin his "rookie" season in the NBA.

  • Raptors Don't Plan On Inviting More Players To Camp

    The Raptors don't plan on inviting anyone other than the thirteen players they currently have under guaranteed contract to training camp.

  • All Is Quiet On Gordon Front In Chicago

    Things have been quiet in Chicago recently, with nothing new on the Ben Gordon front.

  • Lakers Working Out Free Agent Jelani McCoy

    The Lakers could be looking for another big man as they have had free agent center Jelani McCoy in town to work out at their practice facility.

  • Pacers' Granger Stars In Indonesia

    Pacers' forward Danny Granger traveled 10,000 miles in August to take part in the NBA's first basketball camp in Indonesia.

  • Report: Sixers' Smith To Have Knee Surgery

    Philadelphia 76ers' center Jason Smith will have surgery on Wednesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee.

  • Arizona Reports Possible NCAA Violation

    The University of Arizona has reported a possible recruiting violation by basketball Coach Lute Olson, according to an Associated Press report on Monday.

  • Nuggets Sign Sonny Weems

    The Denver Nuggets on Monday signed guard Sonny Weems.

  • Alexander Johnson Signs In Europe

    Former NBA center Alexander Johnson has signed a deal with the Brose Baskets of Europe.

  • USAB Giving Fans Chance To Own Piece Of History

    Basketball fans will have the chance to own game jerseys worn by each player from the 2008 USA Basketball gold medal teams.

  • Sund: 'Camp Is Going To Be A 24-7 Gig'

    Hawks general manager Rick Sund says that training camp is going to be a full-time gig for the team as they head into the 2008-09 season.

  • Beasley Severs Ties With Agent Bell

    Michael Beasley has filed papers to sever his ties with agent Joel Bell, the NBPA confirmed on Monday.

  • Presti Excited About Hype In OKC

    Thunder GM Sam Presti is excited about all the hype surrounding the team's arrival in Oklahoma City and the fast sale of season tickets.

  • Miami Could Sign Matt Walsh

    The Heat remain interested in free agent point guard Shaun Livingston but could end up signing forward Matt Walsh.

  • Beasley Confirms Disagreements With Agent

    Michael Beasley has confirmed reports that he has had disagreements with his agent, Joel Bell.

  • Deron A Lock For 2012 Olympics?

    Deron Williams appears to be a lock to make the United States national team in 2012 when the Olympics shift to London.

  • Nene Was Angry About Camby Trade

    Nuggets' big man Nene was very upset when the team traded Marcus Camby to the Clippers in July.

  • Celtics To Visit Vermont With O'Brien Trophy

    Three members of the Celtics are expected to visit Vermont on Monday with the Larry O'Brien trophy.

  • Riley Expects Heat To Enter Camp As Is

    Miami's Pat Riley expects the Heat enter training camp later this month as they certainly stand.

  • Cavs Tell LeBron To Avoid Gym

    The Cavaliers have asked LeBron James to stay away from the gym for a few weeks after participating in the Olympics in Beijing last month.

  • Nuggets In Line To Have $77M Payroll

    The Nuggets will enter the 2008-09 season with a payroll of roughly $77 million thanks to the large contracts of Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, and Kenyon Martin.

  • Blazers Want To See Livingston's Medical Records

    The Blazers are interested in signing free agent point guard Shaun Livingston, but they would like to view his personal medical records first.

  • Wade Still Shocked At His Success

    Heat guard Dwyane Wade still can't believe how much success he has had since his days as a fan of Michael Jordan in Chicago.

  • Miles: My Knee Will Never Be 100 Percent

    Celtics forward Darius Miles doesn't believe that his right knee will ever be one-hundred percent again.

  • Sources: Beasley Looking For New Agent

    Miami rookie forward Michael Beasley is reportedly looking for a new agent.

  • Hornets Looking To Add Players For Camp

    The Hornets have fourteen players with guaranteed contracts, but GM Jeff Bower is looking to sign two or three more players to non-guaranteed deals before training camp begins.

  • Has Newble Played Final Game As Laker?

    The Lakers have quite a few players under contract heading into training camp, and it appears as though Ira Newble may have played his final game with the team.

  • Cleveland To Use Szczerbiak As Trade Chip?

    After signing Delonte West to a new contract, the Cavaliers could use sharpshooter Wally Szczerbiak as a trade chip.

  • Cavaliers Still Waiting On Snow

    The Cavaliers don't expect Eric Snow's arthritic knees to heal well enough for him to play this season.

  • Miami And Chicago Discussed Deal Involving Gordon, Marion

    The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls had recent trade discussions that included Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks for Ben Gordon, Larry Hughes and Joakim Noah.

  • Portland The Favorites To Land Livingston?

    Free agent point guard Shaun Livingston had private workouts with the Blazers and Timberwolves in the last 48 hours and he is expected to find a home by next week.

  • Nuggets Close To Deal With Weems

    Rookie Sonny Weems said Friday that he expects to sign his first NBA contract with the Nuggets very soon.

  • Suns Invite Three Players To Training Camp

    The Suns have invited former Heat guard Robert Hite, former Jackson State star Trey Johnson, and summer-league participant Jiri Hubalek to training camp.

  • Thunder Sell Out Season Tickets

    The Oklahoma City Thunder has sold out its available season tickets in advance of the 2008-09 season and is starting a waiting list.

  • Lakers Sign C.J. Giles

    The Los Angeles Lakers signed F C.J. Giles on Friday.

  • Blazers' LaFrentz To Have Shoulder Surgery

    Blazers' center Raef LaFrentz will have surgery on September 26 to repair a tear in the labrum of his right shoulder.

  • Warriors Waive Kosta Perović

    The Golden State Warriors have waived center Kosta Perović, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Warriors Waive Kosta Perovic

    The Golden State Warriors have waived center Kosta Perovic, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.

  • Jay-Z Finally Talks About Stevenson Dis

    Rapper Jay-Z has finally discussed his involvement in the feud between LeBron James and DeShawn Stevenson when the Cavaliers and Wizards battled in the playoffs this spring.

  • Mo Excited To Get To Know Cleveland

    New Cavaliers' point guard Maurice Williams is excited to get to know the city that he will now call home.

  • Jefferson: I Was Frustrated After Trade

    Bucks' forward Richard Jefferson admitted recently that he was in fact frustrated by the trade that sent him from New Jersey to Milwaukee.

  • Tau Looking At Four NBA Players To Fill Void

    The administration of the Spanish basketball club Tau is reportedly looking at four different NBA players to fill the void left by Goran Dragic.

  • Fratello Re-Joins Marv In Broadcast Booth

    The Nets have reportedly filled the vacancy left by Mark Jackson in the broadcast booth with none other than Mike Fratello

  • Bird Hates Using The Phone?

    Many people are still wondering whether or not the Pacers' Larry Bird will be able to handle complete control of basketball operations because he despises using the phone.

  • Cavs Sign Delonte West To Multi-Year Deal

    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West has signed a multi-year contract with the team, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Hill Excited To Learn In San Antonio

    Spurs rookie George Hill is excited to learn from the veterans he'll share the court with in San Antonio.

  • Quinn Has Chance To Start In Miami?

    The Heat re-signed point guard Chris Quinn on Thursday, and he will reportedly have an opportunity to start for the team this season.

  • Love To Grace Cover Of NCAA Basketball '09

    Electronic Arts has named Kevin Love the cover athlete of NCAA Basketball '09, which will be released later this year.

  • T-Wolves' Collins Has Elbow Surgery After Freak Golf Accident

    Minnesota Timberwolves' C Jason Collins had surgery to repair a ruptured triceps tendon in his right elbow, according to an Associated Press report on Thursday.

  • Wright Knows He Must Contribute For Hornets

    New Orleans coach Byron Scott is looking for second-year forward Julian Wright to improve significantly this season.

  • Oklahoma City Re-Signs Swift

    The Oklahoma City Thunder re-signed restricted free agent center Robert Swift it was announced today by the team's General Manager Sam Presti.

  • Miami Re-Signs Chris Quinn

    The Miami HEAT announced today that they have re-signed guard Chris Quinn. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

  • Miami Re-Signs Chris Quinn

    The Miami Heat announced today that they have re-signed guard Chris Quinn.

  • Sean May Banking On Second Chance

    Bobcats big man Sean May is hoping to make the most of his second chance following a knee injury that forced him to miss a majority of his first three NBA seasons.

  • Ainge Confirms Extension For Rivers

    Celtics Director of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge has confirmed that the team has signed Head Coach Doc Rivers to a contract extension.

  • Kevin Martin Continues To Work Hard

    Kevin Martin has worked out with David Thorpe, his personal coach, every offseason for the last seven years, and he hopes to come away more ready than ever for the NBA season.

  • Magic Sign Third Point Guard

    The Magic have found their third point guard.

  • Magic Forward Pat Garrity Announces Retirement

    Pat Garrity has called it a career after ten NBA seasons.

  • Shaq Retiring In Two Years?

    Shaquille O'Neal has stated that he intends to play out the remainder of his contract and then call it quits.

  • Construction On Brooklyn Arena Will Begin In December

    Bruce C. Ratner, a real-estate developer, has told New York state and city officials that he plans to break ground in December on his $4 billion Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn.

  • Carlisle Expects Mavericks To Stand Pat

    Mavericks' Coach Rick Carlisle expects the team to remain as is heading into the 2008-09 season.

  • Patrick Ewing Jr. To Wear No. 6

    Patrick Ewing Jr. will wear No. 6 for the New York Knicks rather than don his father's No. 33 in 2008-09.

  • Spurs Set To Sign Darryl Watkins

    The Spurs are close to signing former Syracuse center Darryl Watkins to a two-year deal.

  • Alston Will Go To Trial Oct. 22 Over DWI Charge

    Rockets guard Rafer Alston will go to trial on Oct. 22 over a charge of driving while intoxicated.

  • Andre Miller Says He's Happy With Sixers

    Andre Miller wants to stay in Philadelphia long-term.

  • Lakers Sign Free Agent Brandon Heath

    The Lakers signed former San Diego State guard Brandon Heath on Wednesday.

  • Cassell Says He'll Become Celtics Assistant In 2009-10

    Sam Cassell plans to become an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics after playing one more season in the NBA.

  • Seton Hall Recruit Files Suit Against Big East And NCAA

    Michael Glover's lawsuit has asked a judge to declare him eligible to play, award him the equivalent of four years tuition at Seton Hall, and compensatory damages.

  • Oregon State Lands Surprise Recruit

    Oregon State has landed a surprise verbal commitment on Tuesday from 6-foot-3 guard Roberto Nelson, a top 50 senior from Santa Barbara (Calif.).

  • Hornets' Owner Monitoring Vegas Odds For 2009 Championship

    Hornets' owner George Shinn is not a gambler, but he monitors the Las Vegas odds that determine his team's chances of winning a championship.

  • Braylon Edwards: Who Knows If LeBron Even Likes The Cavaliers

    LeBron James wore a Yankees' hat and fraternized with Terrell Owens before the Browns played the Cowboys in Cleveland on Sunday.

  • Raptors To Play Bargnani At Small Forward?

    Bryan Colangelo has indicated that Andrea Bargnani might see some time at small forward this season in a gigantic starting lineup with Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal.

  • No Suspension For Chalmers And Arthur

    Although a suspension initially was a concern, Mario Chalmers will simply pay a $20,000 fine as well as the requirement he repeat the rookie program next year.

  • Celtics Extend Doc's Contract

    The Boston Celtics announced today that they have extended the contract of Head Coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers.

  • Report: Doc To Sign Extension With Celtics

    According to Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday, Celtics' Coach Doc Rivers will sign a contract extension through the 2010-2011 season.

  • Walsh: Randolph Trade Talks Not Active

    Donnie Walsh has indicated that trade talks involving Zach Randolph are now off.

  • Miami Spoke To Bulls On Gordon

    The Bulls reportedly spoke to Miami about restricted free agent Ben Gordon.

  • Magic Close To Adding Third Point Guard

    The Orlando Magic are close to filling their depth chart at point guard.

  • Warriors Sign Three Free Agents

    The Golden State Warriors have signed free agent guard DeMarcus Nelson, free agent guard/forward Dion Dowell and free agent forward Rob Kurz to contracts.

  • D-Wade: 'Rudy Fernandez Is Unbelievable'

    Heat guard Dwyane Wade came away from Beijing impressed with Spanish point guard Rudy Fernandez.

  • Lakers' Bynum Seeking $80M Extension

    Lakers' center Andrew Bynum is reportedly seeking an $80 million extension from the team.

  • Darko '99 Percent' Sure He'll Be A Knick

    Memphis forward Darko Milicic recently told the Serbian media that he believes there is a "99 percent" chance he'll be a Knick by the end of the week.

  • Kobe Decides To Forgo Surgery

    Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant has decided against having surgery to repair damage in his right pinkie finger.

  • Sixers Agree To New Contract With Cheeks

    The Sixers have agreed in principle to a contract extension with Head Coach Maurice Cheeks.

  • Arroyo Says He's Ready To Lead Maccabi

    Former Magic guard Carlos Arroyo says that he's ready to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv this season.

  • Kosta Perovic Signs With Spanish Club

    Warriors' back-up center Kosta Perovic is headed to Spain to play for Pamesa Valencia.

  • Miami's Richards Out For Year With ACL Tear

    Miami guard Jason Richards is out for the entire 2008-09 season after suffering a tear of his ACL.

  • Warriors Mum On Ellis Injury

    The Warriors know guard Monta Ellis lied about how he injured his left ankle but they have not revealed how he suffered the injury.

  • Blazers' Frye Undergoes Ankle Surgery

    Portland Trail Blazers, forward Channing Frye underwent ankle surgery on Monday and is expected to be out for 8-10 weeks.

  • NBA Halts Development Toward Composite Ball

    The NBA will use leather basketballs in the NBDL next season, temporarily ending its attempts to re-introduce a composite ball at the NBA level.

  • Celtics Really High On Bill Walker

    The Celtics were thinking of sending second-round pick Bill Walker overseas to refine his game, but they have been so impressed by him recently that he have opted to keep him on their NBA roster.

  • Source: Walsh Under No Pressure To Move Randolph

    Knicks' President Donnie Walsh is reportedly under no pressure to trade forward Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies.

  • LeBron And Co. Enjoy Premiere Of Documentary

    LeBron James and friends invaded Toronto this past weekend as "More Than A Game", a documentary about basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, debuted on Saturday.

  • Kobe Will Undergo Surgery On Pinkie

    Kobe plans to reveal his plans on his website, KB24.com, at some point and specify the date he intends to have the procedure.

  • Source: Grizzlies Demanding 1st Round Pick From Knicks

    A league source has told RealGM contributor Tommy Dee that the Memphis Grizzlies are demanding a first round pick along with Zach Randolph in exchange for Darko Milicic and Marko Jaric.

  • Melo Admits That He'll Miss Camby

    Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony has admitted that he'll miss teammate Marcus Camby, who was traded to the Clippers this summer.

  • Redd: Cavs Fans Will Like Williams

    Bucks' guard Michael Redd loves the game of former teammate Mo Williams and says that fans in Cleveland are going to love the point guard.

  • Carmelo Shows Off Medal At NFL Game

    Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony, a native of Baltimore, showed off his gold medal before the Ravens-Bengals' game on Sunday.

  • HOF UTEP Coach Don Haskins Dies At 78

    Don Haskins, who used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday at the age of 78.

  • Houston Attempting Another Comeback?

    Allan Houston appears to be attempting yet another return to the NBA as a member of the Knicks.

  • Utah's Brewer Expects Big Things

    Jazz guard Ronnie Brewer expects big things as he heads into his third NBA season this fall.

  • Thunder Tickets In Demand In OKC

    Thunder team officials claim that there is a very high demand for season tickets by Oklahoma City fans.

  • Gallinari Skipped Rookie Program

    Knicks' rookie Danilo Gallinari was excused from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program last week as he is currently back home in Italy.

  • Kevin Kruger Gets Tryout With Milwaukee

    Former UNLV star Kevin Kruger reported to the Milwaukee Bucks' camp this weekend as he attempts to stick on with an NBA team.

  • Suns Look To Bolster Defense

    The Suns have five new players among the thirteen on their roster, and they hope to bolster their defense this season.

  • Ewing Hoping Jr. Makes It With Knicks

    Patrick Ewing is hoping that his son Patrick Ewing Jr. can make it big with the Knicks.

  • Nash Gets Star On Canada's Walk Of Fame

    Suns' point guard Steve Nash received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in downtown Toronto on Saturday.

  • Retirement A Possibility For Abdur-Rahim

    Retirement is a strong possibility for Kings' forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim as his 31-year-old body begins to wear down.

  • Cavs Sign Darnell Jackson

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Darnell Jackson to a contract.

  • Monta Admits He Lied

    Warriors guard Monta Ellis has admitted that he lied about how he injured his left ankle.

  • Knicks Confirm Randolph Trade Talks

    Donnie Walsh confirmed to the New York Daily News that the club is discussing a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies that would involve Zach Randolph.

  • Kobe Will Specify His Surgery Date

    Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will specify the date he intends to have surgery on his injured right pinky finger.

  • Arthur Expected To Keep NIKE Deal

    Grizzlies rookie forward Darrell Arthur apologized for his transgressions at the NBA's Rookie Transition Program and will likely keep his pending deal with NIKE.

  • Despite Contract, Josh Smith Motivated

    Josh Smith received a five-year, $58 million deal from the Hawks this summer, but still appears motivated as he has been taking part in unofficial workouts at Philips Arena.

  • Darko Would Welcome Trade To Knicks

    Forward Darko Milicic wouldn't be opposed to a trade from Memphis to New York, especially with Mike D'Antoni's background with European players.

  • Lakers' Bynum Ready For Camp, Knee '100 Percent'

    Lakers' center Andrew Bynum says he is 100% healthy and is ready for the start of training camp.

  • Olajuwon, Ewing, Riley Headline HOF Enshrinement

    The seven inductees from the Class of 2008 were enshrined into the Basketball Hall Of Fame on Friday night.

  • CSKA Moscow Denies Report Of Talks With Gordon

    According to Soviet Sport, the general manager of CSKA Moscow has denied holding negotiations with Ben Gordon.

  • Randolph To Memphis Awaiting OK From Walsh?

    Talks of a deal between the Knicks and Grizzlies that would send Zach Randolph to Memphis in exchange for Marko Jaric and Darko Milicic are more than just rumors.

  • Still A Rookie, Oden Attends Orientation

    The Blazers drafted Greg Oden more than fourteen months ago, but he's technically still a rookie since he didn't play a single game last season.

  • Suns To Use Solar Panels At Arena

    The Phoenix Suns plan to use solar panels as part of its power source at the US Airways Center.

  • Cleveland Signs Lorenzen Wright

    The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed veteran center Lorenzen Wright to a contract, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.

  • Arthur Denies Marijuana Use

    Darrell Arthur apologized and acknowledged making a mistake but denied using marijuana.

  • Kings, Garcia Not Close To Extension

    The Kings have until Oct. 31 to agree to terms on a contract extension with Francisco Garcia, but they don't appear to be close to a deal.

  • Warriors And Pacers Talking About Tinsley?

    There have been rumors that the Warriors and Pacers are talking about a trade involving both Jamaal Tinsley and Al Harrington.

  • Randolph Deal With Grizzlies Up To Knicks?

    A potential trade with the Grizzlies involving forward Zach Randolph is reportedly now in the Knicks' court.

  • Marbury's Cousin Writes About NBA Star

    Stephon Marbury's cousin Jamel Thomas has written an autobiography entitled "The Beautiful Struggle" that dishes on the Knicks' point guard.

  • Chalmers, Arthur To Face Five-Game Suspension?

    Rookies Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur could face five-game suspensions following their expulsion from the NBA's Rookie Transition Program.

  • Howard Wants To Play In Olympics Again

    Orlando center Dwight Howard wants to play for the United States in the Olympics again in 2012.

  • Sources: Stern Made Call To Kick Out Chalmers And Arthur

    David Stern mentioned Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur by name and told the 67 rookies in attendance that the two would be thrown out of the program and forced to attend the 2009 session.

  • Lakers' Bynum Getting Back In Shape

    Lakers' center Andrew Bynum updated the status of his injured knee in his latest blog entry on his personal website.

  • Troy Bell Hits Nine Threes In Italy

    Troy Bell, a former first-round pick of the Celtics, hit nine three-pointers in his first exhibition game with the Gruppo Triboldi team in Italy.

  • Vince Carter Fires Back At Phil Jackson

    Lakers' Coach Phil Jackson was critical of Vince Carter as the Nets struggled down the stretch of last season, and now the swingman has fired back.

  • Stoudamire Still Looking For Team

    Veteran point guard Damon Stoudamire is still looking for a team to play for as he works hard to impress this offseason.

  • McMillan: Oden Is On Pace

    Blazers' Coach Nate McMillan said in a brief interview with the media on Thursday that center Greg Oden is where the team wants him to be.

  • Manu Extension Talks Postponed

    Manu Ginobili has disclosed that negotiations for a contract extension with the Spurs that had begun before his most recent injury had been postponed.

  • Disability Claim On Snow Could Save Cavs $10M

    The Cavaliers are hoping to save more than $10 million if the league grants their disability claim on guard Eric Snow.

  • West And Cavs Still At Standstill

    Danny Ferry and Aaron Goodwin both said this week that the stalemate continues in contract talks with restricted free agent guard Delonte West.

  • Pacers Will Intensify Goal To Deal Tinsley

    The Pacers are adamant about not buying out the remainder of Jamaal Tinsley's contract, which is about $21 million.

  • Cavs Close To Deal With Wright

    The Cavaliers are close to a deal with Lorenzen Wright, according to a source.

  • Pacers Begin Talks With Granger

    The Pacers have begun negotiations with forward Danny Granger on a contract extension, but a deal doesn't appear to be close.

  • Milwaukee Adopts Mad Ants

    The Milwaukee Bucks have joined the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons as parent NBA clubs for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants for the 2008-09 season.

  • LeBron Still High On Gold Medal

    LeBron James is still flying high stemming from his Olympic experience in Beijing last month.

  • Bennett: Thunder Logo Is 'Classic'

    Team chairman Clay Bennett believes that the Thunder logo for the NBA's Oklahoma City franchise is 'classic'.

  • Marshall Enters Eagles' Country As Steelers' Fan

    Newly-signed forward Donyell Marshall has entered Eagles' country as a Steelers' fan.

  • Ginobili Has Successful Surgery

    The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday that Manu Ginobili underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to correct a posterior impingement of his left ankle.

  • Sources: Monta Had Several Cuts And Abrasions On Leg

    Did Monta Ellis really injure himself on the basketball court?

  • Thunder Is The Name For OKC

    The franchise once proudly called the Seattle SuperSonics became the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

  • Grizzlies Hope To Improve With Youth

    The Grizzlies are hoping to improve this season through youth more than anything else.

  • Mbenga Still A Possibility For Lakers

    Free agent center D.J. Mbenga is still a possibility for the Lakers as they look to improve their frontcourt via free agency.

  • Heat Close To Re-Signing Quinn

    The Heat are reportedly still close to re-signing point guard Chris Quinn to a new contract.

  • Carmelo Isn't Thinking About Basketball

    With a gold medal win behind him, Nuggets' forward Carmelo Anthony said on Tuesday that he's not even thinking about basketball right now.

  • Chalmers And Arthur Caught With Marijuana

    According to sources, Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur were caught with marijuana in their hotel room during the NBA's Rookie Transition Program.

  • Thunder Nickname Presents Problem For Warriors?

    The Oklahoma City franchise will most likely be called Thunder, which will have ramifications not only in Seattle but in Oakland.

  • Tabuse Still Has Eyes On NBA Return

    Yuta Tabuse still has a strong desire to play in the NBA again as he prepares to play in Japan.

  • Drexler To Present Olajuwon At Hall

    Clyde Drexler will present Hakeem Olajuwon for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday.

  • Magloire Promises To 'Claw, Grab, Pull, Fight'

    Newly-signed Heat center Jamaal Magloire has promised to do all the dirty work for the team this season.

  • Miami Waives Stephane Lasme

    The Miami Heat announced today that they have requested waivers on forward Stephane Lasme.

  • Hornets' Facilities Appear OK In Wake Of Gustav

    The New Orleans Hornets are looking forward to going home after receiving reports that their training center survived both Hurricane Gustav and a reported tornado on Tuesday.

  • New Film Covers LeBron's High School Days

    LeBron James will be at the Toronto International Film Festival this weekend for the debut of "More Than A Game," a documentary chronicling his rise to stardom.

  • Gordon In Talks With CSKA Moscow?

    Is Ben Gordon ready to leave the NBA and play out 2008-2009 with CKSA Moscow?

  • Casey, Stotts And Elie Join Mavs' Coaching Staff

    The Dallas Mavericks announced today that Dwane Casey, Terry Stotts, Mario Elie, and Tom Sterner will complete Head Coach Rick Carlisle’s coaching staff.

  • Oklahoma City 'Thunder' Logo Revealed?

    Some believe that the logo for the Oklahoma City 'Thunder' has been revealed on a tiny toy basketball.

  • Miami Leaving Spot Open For Mourning?

    The Heat formally signed Jamaal Magloire on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean that veteran center Alonzo Mourning won't return to the team.

  • Oden: Scrimmage Got Me Excited For Season

    Blazers center Greg Oden wrote in a recent blog entry that he has had a great week of rehabilitation.

  • Sixers Sign Donyell Marshall

    Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has signed free-agent forward Donyell Marshall.

  • Strawberry: Defense Will Keep Me In NBA

    D.J. Strawberry had a slight inclination from the Suns that he might be dealt but was excited when he was dealt to the Rockets.

  • Tabuse Still Wants Shot In NBA

    Yuta Tabuse believes playing in Japan will give him the valuable playing time that he never got in three years in the NBA Development League.

  • Miami Signs Jamaal Magloire

    The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed free agent center Jamaal Magloire.

  • Miami To Introduce Magloire On Tuesday

    Miami is expected Tuesday to formally introduce Jamaal Magloire, which would make him the fourth center under contract.

  • Deng To Boost Great Britain Against Israel

    Forward Luol Deng will help boost Great Britain in their battle against Israel on Wednesday at the Eurobasket qualifiers.

  • Donyell Marshall Set To Join Sixers

    The Philadelphia 76ers will add even more depth after agreeing to terms with free agent Donyell Marshall on a minimum salary contract.

  • Coach K Settling Back In At Duke

    Coach K is planning to "live the moment" and greet Duke's victories less with relief and more with sincere appreciation.

  • Gordon, Bulls Still At Stalemate

    Restricted free agent Ben Gordon and the Bulls still appear to be far from coming to terms on a new contract.

  • Hornets Had No Contingency Plans For Gustav

    The Hornets didn't put any contingency plans in place as Hurricane Gustav approached New Orleans but appear to have gotten lucky as the storm hasn't been as bad as expected.

  • Grizzlies' Wallace: Haddadi Long On Potential

    Grizzlies' General Manager Chris Wallace believes that Iranian center Hamed Haddadi is long on potential but also realizes that he's not the second coming of Hakeem Olajuwon.

  • K.J. Kicks Off Teaching Program In Phoenix

    Former NBA All-Star point guard Kevin Johnson plans to kick off the Phoenix Teaching Fellows program this month.

  • Darrell Walker Wants To Become Head Coach Again

    Darrell Walker was inducted into the Arkansas Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night and proclaimed his goal of becoming a head coach in the NBA again.

  • Portland's Outlaw Wants To Be A Starter

    Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw understands how deep the team is this season, but he doesn't want to be a sixth man forever either.

  • Warriors Deny Investigation Of Monta's Injury

    The Warriors issued a statement on Sunday denying a report that they are investigating how point guard Monta Ellis injured his left ankle.