April 2010 Basketball Wiretap

Dudley, Suns Not Close To Extension

Oct 31, 2010 9:53 PM

The Suns and forward Jared Dudley's camp continue to discuss a contract extension, but nothing appears close.

ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported the progress on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Tags: Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hawks, Horford 'Still Talking' Extension

Oct 31, 2010 9:51 PM

The Hawks and Al Horford continue to discuss a possible contract.

Monday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline for contract extensions looms and Horford appears to be the most likely candidate remaining to receive a deal.

One source close to the negotiations told ESPN.com's Marc Stein on Sunday that the parties "are still talking" and says a deal -- rated as "probable" by another source last week -- is a "50-50" shot at this point.

ESPN.com

Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Little Movement In Fernandez Trade Talks

Oct 31, 2010 9:41 PM

The Trail Blazers picked up the fourth-year option on the contract of Rudy Fernandez on Friday.

Fernandez is now under contract for the 2011-12 season for $2.2M, a deal that won't likely prohibit a future trade.

Agent Andy Miller met with Portland general manager Rich Cho and assistant GM Steve Rosenberry recently, but Ken Berger of CBS Sports reports that there is little movement on the trade front.

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Tags: Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Mo Williams Expected To Return Tuesday

Oct 31, 2010 9:36 PM

Mo Williams is expected to return to the court against the Hawks on Tuesday night.

Williams was sidelined for much of training camp and the preseason with a groin injury. He hasn't played this season.

Cleveland coach Byron Scott said Williams was ready to play on Saturday against the Kings, but the team wanted to be cautious.

ESPN

Tags: Mo Williams, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Injury

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Foye Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Oct 31, 2010 9:31 PM

Clippers guard Randy Foye missed Sunday's game against the Mavericks with a strained right hamstring.

Foye hurt his hamstring during a non-contact drill at Saturday's practice and is officially listed as day to day.

Los Angeles coach Vinny Del Negro predicted that Foye will likely "be out a week or two."

ESPN

Tags: Randy Foye, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, NBA Injury

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West, Wafer Laugh About Friday's Fight

Oct 31, 2010 5:53 PM

Delonte West and Von Wafer have moved on from their locker room fight on Friday and were laughing about it on Sunday.

"I'm competitive, he's competitive, as long as it's for the betterment of the team, there's nothing wrong with healthy competition and pushing each other to get better," West said. "Things went a little far, but at the same time, we were able to move past that. We're professionals."

Asked if he felt the two had patched things up, West added: "Oh yeah, no question. We laughed about it [Sunday]."

The two players were guarding each other when West repeatedly fouled Wafer, according to a report on Hoopsworld.com, which first reported the incident. Wafer headed to the locker room in the team's practice facility in Waltham, but was later followed by West, who threw the first punch and the two wrestled, according to the website.

ESPN

Tags: Delonte West, Von Wafer, Boston Celtics, NBA

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LeBron Reconsiders How He Handled 'Decision'

Oct 31, 2010 5:49 PM

Speaking to the media from the New Jersey area, LeBron James acknowledged that he may have erred in how he handled the announcement of his free agency decision.

"If I had to go back on it, I probably would have done it a little bit differently," James said. "But I am happy with the decision that I made."

James was then asked if he would change his approach.

"I mean, I don't know," he said. "But I would definitely change it."

Palm Beach Post

Tags: LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA

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Jordan Wants To Sign Larry Brown To Extension

Oct 31, 2010 9:25 AM

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan says he'd like to sign coach Larry Brown to a contract extension beyond next season.

"I'd love to keep Larry as long as he (wants to be) here," Jordan said. "Larry hasn't chosen to have that conversation, so we haven't."

News-Herald

Tags: Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Fernandez Now Happy With His Role

Oct 31, 2010 9:23 AM

Rudy Fernandez has calmed on his public requests for a trade and claims he's comfortable with his current role.

"I think I'm happy with this role," said Fernandez, who scored three points Saturday night against the Knicks. "I'm happy with my shots. I'm feeling good with the second unit."

He is averaging 6.0 points in three games, including just over five shots per contest.

New York Daily News

Tags: Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Spike Lee Certain Anthony Will Be A Knick

Oct 31, 2010 9:18 AM

Acclaimed director and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee is certain that Carmelo Anthony will play for his team in the near future.

"I have just one sentence for you," Lee told The New York Post on Saturday night. "Carmelo Anthony will be with the Knicks if God is willing and the creek don't rise."

Lee attended Anthony's wedding in July and The Post reported earlier this month that Anthony has told Lee the Knicks are far and away his top choice.

New York Post

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rose Explodes For 39 As Bulls Rally

ESPN

Collins Wants 76ers To Break 'Losing Habits'

ESPN

Winless Rockets Still Adjusting To Yao

ESPN

Crawford Hopes Hawks Remain Under Radar

ESPN

Jennings Records First Triple-Double

ESPN

Blazers Exercise Options On Batum, Fernandez

Press Release

New Rule Leads Rondo To Ditch Headband

NBA.com

Gallinari Dealing With Pain In Wrist

New York Post

Colangelo Acknowledges Toronto Has Low Expectations

Toronto Star

Fernandez Files Grievance Over Fine

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Mike Brown Isn't Bitter Towards Cavs

Yahoo! Sports

Heat May Try To Trade For Point Guard

Ric Bucher/ESPN.com

Spurs Sign Parker To Extension

San Antonio Spurs (via Twitter)

Sources: Carmelo Hesitant About Nets, Wants To Force Trade To Knicks

ESPN.com

Celtics Won't Discipline West, Wafer For Fight

ESPN

Young Hopes For Extension With 76ers

Philadelphia Intelligencer

Bosh Clarifies Comments On TV Exposure

Toronto Sun

Iguodala Denies Report Of Trade Request

Philadelphia Daily News

Jeanie Buss Hints At Jackson's Retirement

ESPN

Stephen Curry Re-Injures Ankle

ESPN