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Suns seek to move up in NBA's draft
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June
27th
, 2007, 10:14am GMT
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Suns general manager Steve Kerr recently was talking about how 99% of the deals that are talked about this time of year never ...
Bird: Pacers may work way into draft
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June
27th
, 2007, 9:55am GMT
Pacers president Larry Bird said Tuesday there is a "50-50" chance the team will have a selection in Thursday's NBA draft in ...
LeBron ends uncertainty, will play for U.S. in Olympic qualifiers
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June
27th
, 2007, 9:44am GMT
LeBron James will wear the red, white and blue this summer after all. Cleveland's All-Star forward ended uncertainty about his ...
Durant or Oden? No easy choice
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June
27th
, 2007, 9:44am GMT
This is the equivalent of bellying up to the table at a five-star restaurant and trying to choose between the filet mignot and ...
Pistons' Webber not sure where he'll end up
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June
27th
, 2007, 9:22am GMT
Midway through the unveiling of Chris Webber's exhibit Tuesday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, a ...
Durant or Oden? No easy choice
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June
27th
, 2007, 9:20am GMT
This is the equivalent of bellying up to the table at a five-star restaurant and trying to choose between the filet mignot and ...
Bird says Pacers may work way into draft
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June
27th
, 2007, 8:59am GMT
Pacers president Larry Bird said Tuesday there is a "50-50" chance the team will have a selection in Thursday's NBA draft in ...
Suns still seek to move up in NBA's draft
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June
27th
, 2007, 8:38am GMT
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Suns general manager Steve Kerr recently was talking about how 99% of the deals that are talked about this time of year never ...
Durability, unselfishness make Garnett a gem for any team
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June
27th
, 2007, 2:31am GMT
The Kevin Garnett trade talks are heating up, with several teams showing interest in the 12-year NBA veteran. USA TODAY's David ...
Deep draft not just about likes of Oden and Durant
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June
27th
, 2007, 2:10am GMT
This year's NBA Draft is brimming with talent. In addition to players who stayed in school, Thursday's draft includes top college ...
LeBron ends uncertainty, will play for U.S. in Olympic qualifiers
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June
26th
, 2007, 9:29pm GMT
LeBron James will wear the red, white and blue this summer after all. Cleveland's All-Star forward ended uncertainty about his ...
Brown scheduled for shoulder surgery Wednesday
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June
26th
, 2007, 9:01pm GMT
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown, who underwent reconstructive surgery on his left ankle last month, is scheduled for an ...
Abdur-Rahim undergoes surgery on right knee
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June
26th
, 2007, 9:00pm GMT
Sacramento Kings forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim underwent cleanup surgery Tuesday on his right knee. Abdur-Rahim, an 11-year NBA ...
Teams have a Plan B for draft in Hawes
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June
26th
, 2007, 8:02pm GMT
Greg Oden, likely to be picked No. 1 by the Blazers on Thursday, isn't the only center NBA personnel executives covet. Spencer ...
Top center prospects in NBA's draft
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June
26th
, 2007, 7:46pm GMT
Greg Oden's a lottery pick; Spencer Hawes likely will go in the first round, too. Here's a look at other top centers and the ...
Grunfeld to assume O'Malley's team president title
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June
26th
, 2007, 7:36pm GMT
Ernie Grunfeld, the Washington Wizards' president of basketball operations, will assume team President Susan O'Malley's title ...
Lakers, Wolves reportedly talking trade
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June
26th
, 2007, 6:08pm GMT
The Lakers are aggressively pursuing trades and their main target reportedly is Kevin Garnett in what would be a clear attempt ...
Bobcats' Wallace prepares for free agency
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June
26th
, 2007, 2:19pm GMT
Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace will become an unrestricted free agent Sunday after deciding not to extend his contract for another ...
Boykins opting out of contract with Bucks
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June
26th
, 2007, 12:41pm GMT
Earl Boykins will become a free agent, forgoing the $3 million player option on his contract with the Bucks. Bucks general manager ...
Seattle hires Perry as assistant GM, retains Cho in front office
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June
23rd
, 2007, 11:13pm GMT
The Seattle SuperSonics completed a series of front office moves Saturday, including the hiring of Scott Perry as an assistant ...
Wells plans to stay with Houston according to agent
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June
23rd
, 2007, 11:06pm GMT
Veteran guard Bonzi Wells plans to stick with the Houston Rockets during the 2007-08 season, his agent told a Houston television ...
Mourning still undecided about return for 15th season
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June
23rd
, 2007, 6:46pm GMT
Alonzo Mourning is close to deciding if he'll play for the Miami Heat next season, saying Saturday that the choice hinges somewhat ...
Agent: Hudson would like to be traded by Minnesota
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June
22nd
, 2007, 9:55pm GMT
If the Minnesota Timberwolves do decide to trade Kevin Garnett, point guard Troy Hudson would like to be on the plane with KG ...
Oden doesn't work out with Sonics on advice of agent
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June
22nd
, 2007, 6:45pm GMT
Greg Oden didn't work out while meeting with the SuperSonics, on the advice of his agent. That gave the prized center from Ohio ...
Sacramento picks up options on reserves Garcia, Douby
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June
22nd
, 2007, 6:44pm GMT
The Sacramento Kings exercised contract options for the 2008-09 season on forward Francisco Garcia and guard Quincy Douby on ...
Iavaroni opts for experience in filling out Grizzlies' staff
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June
22nd
, 2007, 5:52pm GMT
Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni filled out his staff Friday by announcing the hiring of former NBA head coach Johnny Davis, veteran ...
Durant struts stuff for Blazers brass
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June
22nd
, 2007, 4:26pm GMT
Kevin Durant worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, two days after Greg Oden, as both players show their talents ...
Oden signs endorsement deal with Nike
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June
22nd
, 2007, 4:12pm GMT
Greg Oden, the 7-footer who is expected to be a top pick in the June 28 draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, the ...
Life skills top NBA prep camp's agenda
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June
21st
, 2007, 11:53pm GMT
For prep basketball player Samardo Samuels, the NBA Players Association Top 100 Basketball Camp means more than just hoops. "Basketball ...
Bucks extend contracts of Bogut, Villanueva
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June
21st
, 2007, 8:34pm GMT
The Milwaukee Bucks picked up the final option years on the contracts of center Andrew Bogut and forward Charlie Villanueva on ...
Friendship with Jordan outweighs coaching desire for Peterson
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June
21st
, 2007, 8:13pm GMT
Buzz Peterson is preparing for the withdrawal symptoms. Peterson has spent the past 20 years as a college basketball coach. He's ...
Pistons' draft coordinator joins Sonics
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June
21st
, 2007, 8:02pm GMT
The Detroit Pistons are losing their point man in draft preparation with the NBA draft just a week away. Scott Perry, the Pistons' ...
Oden works out for Blazers
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June
21st
, 2007, 2:59am GMT
Greg Oden admitted he was out of breath after his workout Wednesday for the Portland Trail Blazers. By no means was the 7-foot ...
King again: Theus returns to Sacramento
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June
21st
, 2007, 1:43am GMT
Reggie Theus scored the first basket in the history of the Sacramento Kings nearly 22 years ago and the club put the ball back ...
Daly: NBA's draft pool deep, global
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June
20th
, 2007, 10:05pm GMT
Chuck Daly hasn't coached for years, and his sartorial splendor might not be what it was "I think I've slipped a little bit. ...
Theus returns to Kings as next head coach
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June
20th
, 2007, 8:02pm GMT
The Kings reached an agreement in principle Tuesday with Reggie Theus to become their new coach, ending a meandering two-month ...
Female president O'Malley leaves Wizards
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June
20th
, 2007, 7:52pm GMT
Marketing whiz Susan O'Malley, the first and only female president of an NBA franchise, is leaving the Wizards. O'Malley has ...
Warriors' Jackson pleads guilty in strip club fight
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June
20th
, 2007, 3:53pm GMT
Stephen Jackson pleaded guilty Wednesday to criminal recklessness for firing a gun outside a strip club and ordered to pay a ...
Kobe keeps urging Lakers to trade him
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June
20th
, 2007, 1:24pm GMT
Intentional or not, Kobe Bryant seems to be doing everything he can to pressure the Lakers into trading him. So far, it doesn't ...
Theus returns to Kings as next head coach
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June
20th
, 2007, 7:51am GMT
The Kings reached an agreement in principle Tuesday with Reggie Theus to become their new coach, ending a meandering two-month ...
Lakers owner faces misdemeanor DUI counts
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June
19th
, 2007, 11:30pm GMT
Lakers owner Jerry Buss is facing two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence in connection with his arrest last month. ...
Kobe keeps urging Lakers to trade him
Posted:
June
19th
, 2007, 11:27pm GMT
Intentional or not, Kobe Bryant seems to be doing everything he can to pressure the Lakers into trading him. So far, it doesn't ...
Spurs hire Lindsey as assistant GM
Posted:
June
19th
, 2007, 11:19pm GMT
The Spurs have named Dennis Lindsey of the Rockets as the team's vice president/assistant general manager. Lindsey spent the ...
Theus returns to Kings as next head coach
Posted:
June
19th
, 2007, 10:52pm GMT
The Kings reached an agreement in principle Tuesday with Reggie Theus to become their new coach, ending a meandering two-month ...
Nene ends four-year absence, returns to Brazilian national team
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June
19th
, 2007, 9:01pm GMT
Denver Nuggets forward Nene said Tuesday he will end a four-year absence and rejoin Brazil's national team for this summer's ...
Ex-NBA star Vin Baker arrested on alcohol charge
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June
19th
, 2007, 12:30pm GMT
Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker, whose 14-year NBA career was marred by bouts of depression and alcoholism, was charged early ...
Diabetic Morrison learns to cope
Posted:
June
18th
, 2007, 10:58pm GMT
Bobcats swingman Adam Morrison said Monday that playing in the NBA with diabetes was slightly harder than during his college ...
Lakers don't appear ready to trade Bryant
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June
18th
, 2007, 8:17pm GMT
While there seems little doubt Kobe Bryant wants out of Los Angeles, the Lakers don't appear ready to make a move. "I think we've ...
Grizzlies hire Chris Wallace as West's replacement
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June
18th
, 2007, 7:58pm GMT
The Grizzlies hired Chris Wallace on Monday to replace Jerry West as their general manager and vice president of basketball operations. ...
Hoyas' Green, Huskies' Hawes stay in draft
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June
18th
, 2007, 7:54pm GMT
A pair of all-conference guards, All-ACC pick Sean Singletary of Virginia and Nevada's Marcelus Kemp, an All-WAC selection, are ...
Don't cry for them, Argentina
Posted:
June
18th
, 2007, 6:55pm GMT
Mike Lopresti says that the heroes of the past week have proved that televised sports aren't just about Nielsen ratings, but ...
Bobcats tab Dell Curry as an assistant coach
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June
18th
, 2007, 6:44pm GMT
The Bobcats hired Dell Curry as an assistant coach Monday, while former assistant John Outlaw was named director of pro player ...
Warriors' Jackson set to plead guilty
Posted:
June
18th
, 2007, 6:04pm GMT
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Stephen Jackson will admit to criminal recklessness in firing a gun outside a strip club which could lead to a suspension of ...
Hawes to leave Washington for the NBA
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June
18th
, 2007, 3:53pm GMT
Washington freshman center Spencer Hawes, who declared for the NBA draft in April, announced Monday he will leave school and ...
Bryant says he and Lakers have 'two different visions'
Posted:
June
18th
, 2007, 2:36pm GMT
Kobe Bryant reiterated his desire to be traded in his most recent posting on his website. On kb24.com, Bryant said that "the ...
Grizzlies hire Celtics GM as West's replacement
Posted:
June
18th
, 2007, 2:09pm GMT
The Memphis Grizzlies named Chris Wallace as their new general manager and vice president of basketball operations Monday in ...
Bryant says he and Lakers have 'two different visions'
Posted:
June
17th
, 2007, 11:07pm GMT
Kobe Bryant reiterated his desire to be traded in his most recent posting on his website. On kb24.com, Bryant said that "the ...
Houston's Lindsey says he's headed to the Spurs
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June
17th
, 2007, 8:48pm GMT
Dennis Lindsey, vice president for basketball operations for the Houston Rockets, says he's leaving the team to join the NBA ...
Party in San Antonio: Spurs celebrate title with fans
Posted:
June
17th
, 2007, 8:00pm GMT
For the fourth time in nine years, the city of San Antonio had a chance to celebrate its Spurs winning the NBA championship. ...
Bryant says he and Lakers have 'two different visions'
Posted:
June
17th
, 2007, 5:59pm GMT
Kobe Bryant reiterated his desire to be traded in his most recent posting on his website. On kb24.com, Bryant said that "the ...
Bryant says he and Lakers have 'two different visions'
Posted:
June
17th
, 2007, 5:23pm GMT
Kobe Bryant reiterated his desire to be traded in his most recent posting on his website. On kb24.com, Bryant said that "the ...
Spurs-Cavaliers final hits record-low TV ratings
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 11:07pm GMT
The NBA finals were a television bust. San Antonio's four-game sweep of Cleveland finished with a record-low 6.2 television rating ...
Spurs sweep Cavaliers to claim third title in five years
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 10:14pm GMT
The San Antonio Spurs staked their claim as the latest NBA dynasty Thursday after completing a four-game Finals sweep of the ...
Detroit deals Delfino to Toronto for two second-rounders
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June
15th
, 2007, 9:24pm GMT
The Detroit Pistons traded guard Carlos Delfino to the Toronto Raptors on Friday for second-round draft picks in 2009 and 2010. ...
Finals taught us what Popovich means to the Spurs
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June
15th
, 2007, 5:31pm GMT
Only one item left for the San Antonio Spurs. That, of course, is to decide on what to get Tony Parker and Eva Longoria for their ...
Champion Spurs are still 'Timmy's team'
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June
15th
, 2007, 3:19am GMT
Another NBA championship for the San Antonio Spurs No. 4. Another ring for their franchise player, Tim Duncan No. 4. Tony Parker ...
Frenchman Parker becomes first European Finals MVP
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 3:17am GMT
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich screamed on the bench when Tony Parker let his three-pointer fly. On the court, Tim Duncan grimaced. ...
Misses prove costly for Pavlovic, Cleveland
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 3:16am GMT
Guard Sasha Pavlovic, like most of the Cleveland Cavaliers, struggled offensively in the NBA Finals. He increased his scoring ...
LeBron welcomes second son before Game 4
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 3:10am GMT
There's another dribbling James. As he prepared for Game 4 of the NBA finals, LeBron James became a father for the second time ...
James expects Cavaliers to remain contenders
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 1:21am GMT
With a few minor tweaks of their roster, it wouldn't be surprising for the Cavs to be back in the Finals next year and for years ...
Dynasty or not, Spurs' feat deserves respect and recognition
Posted:
June
15th
, 2007, 1:14am GMT
The nation won't pay proper homage to the San Antonio Spurs? OK, we will here. Hope you don't mind a little Shakespeare and Ralph ...
Mavericks' scout looks to Africa for fresh talent
Posted:
June
14th
, 2007, 8:58pm GMT
As a Senegal native who found his way to success through basketball, Dallas Mavericks vice president of International Affairs ...
Spurs, Cavaliers primed for another shot in '07-08
Posted:
June
14th
, 2007, 8:13pm GMT
Don't be too surprised if the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers end up in the NBA Finals again next season. The Spurs ...
Wolves send James to Rockets for Howard
Posted:
June
14th
, 2007, 7:08pm GMT
The Wolves acquired frontcourt help for Kevin Garnett, sending point guard Mike James and swingman Justin Reed to the Rockets ...
Wizards assistant coach Tom Young retires
Posted:
June
14th
, 2007, 2:23pm GMT
Washington Wizards assistant Tom Young retired Thursday after four seasons with the NBA team and a long college coaching career ...
Fisher 'blessed' as daughter Tatum recovers
Posted:
June
13th
, 2007, 10:45pm GMT
Utah Jazz guard Derek Fisher says he's been overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers and support since revealing that his daughter, ...
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