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Deng, Bulls agree to six-year deal
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 8:12pm GMT
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as ... -
Okla. City team to buy D-League's Tulsa franchise
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 7:32pm GMT
Oklahoma City's new NBA team said Thursday it will buy its NBA Development League affiliate in Tulsa. Clay Bennett, the chairman ... -
NBA moves: Sixers add Kareem Rush
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 5:35am GMT
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guard Kareem Rush on Tuesday to help bolster the team's three-point shooting. Terms ... -
Stern hopes USA wins gold but knows Games can boost NBA
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 4:49am GMT
When it comes to his approach to the Summer Olympics, NBA Commissioner David Stern dons two hats. "Wearing my American hat, it ... -
AP: Artest to be traded to Rockets
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 3:35pm GMT
The Houston Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, two people familiar with the negotiations ... -
Bobcats, Okafor agree on $72 million extension
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 2:03am GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep their top rebounder and shot blocker. The Bobcats have come to terms with ... -
Donaghy sentenced to 15 months in gambling probe
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 4:59pm GMT
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who pleaded guilty last year to taking thousands of dollars from gamblers for inside information ... -
On track for Beijing, Yao plays in China's win over Angola
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 4:25pm GMT
Yao Ming scored 21 points in 28 minutes to lead China past Angola 83-74 Tuesday, another step in his return from injury with ... -
Bobcats, Okafor agree on $72 million extension
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 3:53pm GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep their top rebounder and shot blocker. The Bobcats have come to terms with ... -
For NBA sophs, struggles carry over in summer league
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:44pm GMT
Each year players participate in summer leagues to shake off the remnants of their rookie season and get a fresh start on their ... -
Dumars: Pistons agree to deal with former No. 1 pick Brown
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 12:46pm GMT
Kwame Brown and the Detroit Pistons agreed to terms on a deal potentially worth $8 million over two seasons, team president of ... -
Free agent Ricky Davis signs with Clippers
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 11:43am GMT
The Clippers continued their offseason makeover Monday, signing veteran swingman Ricky Davis to a multiyear contract. -
Donaghy sentencing arrives with a lot to weigh
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:31am GMT
To what extent Tim Donaghy helped himself by cooperating with federal authorities will be learned today when U.S. District Court ... -
Filing: Donaghy a compulsive gambler; sentencing Tuesday
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:16am GMT
Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a compulsive gambler whose road to professional and personal ruin began on the golf course, ... -
Warriors keep Biedrins in the fold with six-year, $62M deal
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 10:33pm GMT
The Golden State Warriors re-signed center Andris Biedrins to a six-year contract worth more than $62 million Monday, retaining ... -
NBA moves: Nuggets bring in Balkman from Knicks
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 8:52pm GMT
The Denver Nuggets have acquired forward Renaldo Balkman from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard Taurean Green, forward ... -
Schultz says Stern warned him about Sonics lawsuit
Posted: July 27th, 2008, 5:13am GMT
Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz said he was warned by NBA commissioner David Stern that it would be "very expensive" ... -
Lakers agree to terms with guard Sasha Vujacic
Posted: July 26th, 2008, 12:57am GMT
Lakers restricted free agent guard Sasha Vujacic has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract after emerging last season ... -
NBA files for rights to six OKC nicknames
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 6:35pm GMT
The NBA has filed for trademark rights to six nicknames for the league's new Oklahoma City franchise: Barons, Bison, Energy, ... -
Warriors keep Ellis around, sign guard to multiyear deal
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 4:42pm GMT
The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the ... -
Warriors keep Ellis around, sign guard to multiyear deal
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 4:05am GMT
The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the ... -
Oklahoma City, new team pleased with speed of transition
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 12:19am GMT
A team nickname and color scheme for Oklahoma City's new NBA team has yet to be announced, no site has been chosen for its permanent ... -
Two of disgraced ref Donaghy's classmates sentenced to prison
Posted: July 24th, 2008, 6:45pm GMT
Two former classmates of disgraced referee Tim Donaghy will spend over a year in prison for their roles in the betting scandal ... -
NBA moves: Hawks' Childress off to Greece
Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 10:07pm GMT
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who ... -
Arenas' $111M deal leaves Wizards cap room
Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 3:09am GMT
Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin thought re-signing free agent Gilbert Arenas was almost a foregone conclusion. But the club's ... -
NBA moves: K. Thomas stays a Spur; Telfair, T'wolves agree
Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 2:00am GMT
The San Antonio Spurs re-signed Kurt Thomas on Tuesday, keeping the veteran forward after trading for him in February. Also, ... -
NBA promotes ex-refs to oversee referee operations
Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 11:45am GMT
In another attempt to promote credibility in its officiating in the wake of the Tim Donaghy betting scandal, the NBA announced ... -
Camby still upset about the way Nuggets traded him
Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 4:30am GMT
Six days later, and Marcus Camby still can't believe what went down. -
In Las Vegas Summer League, Bayless off to a blazing start
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 5:50pm GMT
When an NBA team sends prospects to the Las Vegas Summer League, evaluators are watching to see how they measure up against top ... -
Iguodala, Josh Smith headline free-agent list, but where to?
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 3:27pm GMT
Three weeks after free agents could begin negotiating with clubs, restricted forwards Andre Iguodala and Josh Smith remain the ... -
In Las Vegas Summer League, Bayless off to a blazing start
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 5:05am GMT
When an NBA team sends prospects to the Las Vegas Summer League, evaluators are watching to see how they measure up against top ... -
Iguodala, Josh Smith headline free-agent list, but where to?
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 3:29am GMT
Three weeks after free agents could begin negotiating with clubs, restricted forwards Andre Iguodala and Josh Smith remain the ... -
List of Okla. City season ticket requests tops 16,000
Posted: July 20th, 2008, 11:14pm GMT
More than 16,000 people have signed up to a season ticket request list for Oklahoma City's new NBA team. Officials of the team ... -
Croatia, Greece qualify for Olympics hoops tourney
Posted: July 20th, 2008, 4:42am GMT
Croatia overcame a 30-point, 13-rebound effort by Dirk Nowitzki to beat Germany 76-70 on Saturday, securing a berth at the Beijing ... -
Nowitzki leads Germany to Olympic qualifying semis
Posted: July 19th, 2008, 6:01am GMT
Dirk Nowitzki overcame an early shooting slump to score a game-high 20 points and lead Germany past Brazil 78-65 and into the ... -
Turiaf heads to Golden State after Lakers don't match offer
Posted: July 19th, 2008, 5:00am GMT
With great reluctance, the Los Angeles Lakers decided at Friday's deadline they wouldn't match Golden State's offer for Ronny ... -
Jazz extend point guard Deron Williams' contract
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 11:15pm GMT
Former Illinois point guard Deron Williams has signed a contract extension with Utah that will keep him with the Jazz through ... -
Clippers sign Azubuike to offer sheet
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 6:12am GMT
The Los Angeles Clippers continued their busy offseason Thursday, signing restricted free agent swing man Kelenna Azubuike to ... -
Posey signs four-year deal to join Hornets
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 4:45pm GMT
James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third. Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward ... -
Cavaliers sign Gibson to 5-year deal
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 4:11pm GMT
The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday. Bringing ... -
Durant, Rose picked for select team roster
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 10:45pm GMT
Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant and No. 1 draft pick Derrick Rose were among the players chosen Wednesday for the select team ... -
L.A. Clippers acquire Camby from Denver
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 1:48pm GMT
The Clippers acquired center Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks ... -
NBA's Nowitzki and Kaman lift Germans to tourney win
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 3:06am GMT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 16 points to lead Germany to a 104-68 win over Cape Verde in its opening game of Olympic qualification Tuesday. -
Notes: Yao might play in Olympic tuneup
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 3:00am GMT
Houston Rockets 7-6 center Yao Ming, sidelined since February with a stress fracture in his left foot, will probably return this ... -
Magic's Howard ready to go in Beijing Olympics
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 2:52am GMT
Dwight Howard has been brushing up on his Chinese. -
Chandler to train with Team USA
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 2:51am GMT
New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has accepted an invitation to train with the U.S. national team in Las Vegas later ... -
Magic sign veteran guard Johnson
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 12:50am GMT
Orlando added tough-minded, NBA survivor Anthony Johnson to its roster on Tuesday, but the Magic likely are far from being ... -
Love scores 18 in Minnesota debut, loses to Dallas 90-74
Posted: July 15th, 2008, 5:41am GMT
Kevin Love had 18 points and a game-high 13 rebounds Monday night in his debut for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the NBA Summer ... -
Report: Donaghy phoned ref 134 times
Posted: July 15th, 2008, 3:08am GMT
The NBA on Monday dismissed a Fox News report that former referee Tim Donaghy made 134 calls to fellow official Scott Foster ... -
May determined to be healthy for Bobcats training camp
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 3:34am GMT
Sean May has seemingly spent the past three years on crutches and the target of fat jokes. -
Arenas' 6-year, $111 million deal with Wizards becomes official
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 1:35am GMT
Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111 million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, securing the return of a franchise ... -
Clippers make Baron Davis signing a done deal
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 9:44pm GMT
Baron Davis flashed his sparkling sense of humor often on his return to Los Angeles. He'll probably need it since he's going ... -
NBA moves: Big week for Bucks' Bogut; Love signs
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 9:26pm GMT
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut agreed to a five-year, $72.5 million contract extension Wednesday. He was officially named ... -
Prince willing to be 'glue guy' for Team USA in Beijing
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:52pm GMT
Back when U.S. Olympic basketball rolled out a Dream Team with every roster back when a collection of the NBA's top stars was ... -
Okla. City making changes on fly for former Sonics franchise
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:01pm GMT
How does the Oklahoma City Oz sound? If there's no wizardry in that, the citizens in the NBA's newest city are up for the challenge ... -
Durant aims to keep promise, works toward degree
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:00pm GMT
As if Kevin Durant didn't have enough on his plate with his team's ongoing relocation to Oklahoma City, the reigning Rookie of ... -
Rockets sign free agent Barry
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 5:27am GMT
The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the family ... -
Kings' Miller draws five-game ban for drug violation
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 3:24am GMT
Brad Miller of the Sacramento Kings was suspended for five games by the NBA on Thursday because the center violated the league ... -
NBA moves: Warriors sign Maggette; Josh Smith visits Clips
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 11:12pm GMT
The Golden State Warriors signed high-scoring free agent Corey Maggette on Thursday. The 28-year-old former Duke star appeared ... -
Magic make move, pluck Pietrus from Warriors
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 8:45pm GMT
Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith brought Mickael Pietrus into the NBA in 2003. Now Smith has drawn him across the country ... -
Double trouble: Clippers lose forwards Brand, Maggette
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 3:56pm GMT
Last year the Los Angeles Clippers floundered to a 23-59 mark, a non-factor in the NBA's competitive Western Conference. But ... -
NBA moves: Duhon to Knicks; Bogut to stay a Buck
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 5:05am GMT
After a hectic few weeks, the first day of the NBA's free-agent signing period brought few surprises other than Elton Brand to ... -
Paul says staying in New Orleans was a sure thing
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 1:23am GMT
If Chris Paul had any regrets about last season, it was how his rising stardom made fans in New Orleans a little paranoid they ... -
New Raptor O'Neal likens trade opportunity to 'rebirth'
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 1:04am GMT
Frustrated by off-court distractions and on-court failures with the Indiana Pacers, Jermaine O'Neal said Wednesday he broke down ... -
Beasley strikes first, Heat top Rose, Bulls in summer league
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 1:45pm GMT
Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted ... -
With no green or gold, former Sonics starting over
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 3:46am GMT
The uniforms arrived in time, black mesh with white stripes along the sides, the words "Oklahoma City" across the front of the ... -
With shrewd moves, GM Bower builds Hornets into NBA power
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 1:39am GMT
In three years, Jeff Bower directed an 18-win team to NBA elite status. He helped turn New Orleans into a city that appreciates ... -
Bobcats coach Larry Brown hires brother Herb
Posted: July 7th, 2008, 7:33pm GMT
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown has hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. -
Arenas tells paper he's agreed to $111M deal with Wizards
Posted: July 4th, 2008, 11:32pm GMT
Gilbert Arenas is accepting less money from the Washington Wizards, invoking an attitude far, far removed from the world of his ... -
Duhon reportedly agrees to deal with Knicks
Posted: July 4th, 2008, 10:52pm GMT
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. -
Clippers' Kaman becomes German citizen for Olympics
Posted: July 4th, 2008, 8:39pm GMT
Former Central Michigan player Chris Kaman has received German citizenship and will team up with Dirk Nowitzki for Germany at ... -
Agent: Paul, Hornets agree to new deal worth $68M
Posted: July 4th, 2008, 3:21pm GMT
Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team ... -
Seattle faces hurdles in hopes of reviving Sonics
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 10:42pm GMT
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of ... -
Beasley back at practice, one day after chest bruise
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 10:08pm GMT
Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA ... -
Mavs sign former dunk champ Green to one-year deal
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 5:16pm GMT
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. -
Settlement ends NBA's stay in Seattle
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 12:09pm GMT
A last-minute settlement Wednesday between the city of Seattle and its NBA team of 41 years paved the way for the former SuperSonics ... -
Warriors now have sights set on bringing home Brand
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 3:06am GMT
With Baron Davis apparently agreeing to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team, the Golden State Warriors, look ... -
Beasley takes an elbow, leaves first Heat practice early
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:52am GMT
Rookie forward Michael Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into ... -
Beasley takes an elbow, leaves first Heat practice early
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:44am GMT
Rookie forward Michael Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into ... -
Warriors now have sights set on bringing home Brand
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:29am GMT
With Baron Davis apparently agreeing to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team, the Golden State Warriors, look ... -
Seattle, Sonics reach settlement in lease dispute
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 12:39am GMT
SuperSonics owner Clay Bennett could end up paying $75 million to move the NBA franchise to Oklahoma City this year, and he won't ... -
Paul meets with Hornets, but deal still pending
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 11:05pm GMT
Chris Paul left the New Orleans Hornets training center on Wednesday afternoon without a new contract extension in place, but ... -
Celtics' Perkins, rookie Walker undergo surgery
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:44pm GMT
Boston Celtics starting center Kendrick Perkins has undergone surgery on his left shoulder. Also undergoing surgery was the Celtics' ... -
Clippers land Baron Davis; will Elton Brand stay?
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:11pm GMT
After point guard Baron Davis surprised the Golden State Warriors by opting out of his contract, his agent said he's headed south ... -
Labor vs. management can get physical
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:10pm GMT
Shawn Chacon's fight with Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade and Manny Ramirez's tussle Boston Red Sox traveling secretary ... -
All-Star Paul, Hornets nearing contract extension
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 5:05am GMT
Chris Paul's agent plans to travel to New Orleans on Wednesday with the intention of completing a contract extension that would ... -
Bobcats, injury-riddled Harrington part ways
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 5:57pm GMT
The Charlotte Bobcats have declined to pick up a team option on the contract of forward Othella Harrington, making him an unrestricted ... -
Warriors' Davis, Clippers' Brand shock clubs, opt out
Posted: July 1st, 2008, 4:38pm GMT
The NBA free agent market was expected to be quiet this summer, but Baron Davis made some waves late Monday night. The ...