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Sebastian Telfair re-signs with TimberwolvesSebastian Telfair averaged 9.3 points in his first season with the Timberwolves.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 19:05
Posey officially signs with Hornets
James Posey knows what NBA championship teams look like, and he thinks the New Orleans Hornets are beginning to bear some resemblance.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 14:44
Jazz trade Hart to Clippers for Knight
Jason Hart is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers acquired the 30-year-old local product from the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in exchange for Brevin Knight in a swap of point guards.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 10:16
Trail Blazers sign Nicolas Batum
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed French guard-forward Nicolas Batum. The 6-foot-8 19-year-old was the 25th overall pick in the draft by Houston, which traded his rights to Portland for picks Darrell ...
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 05:47
Childress Leaving Hawks To Play in Greece
The Atlanta Hawks have reportedly lost the services of swingman Josh Childress to the Greek franchise Olympiakos.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 01:23
LeBron leaves Team USA practice with ankle sprain
LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, lies down on a training bench following a USA Basketball team practice on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Valley High School in Las Vegas.
Source : topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 21:09
What next for Okafor?
A source with knowledge of the negotiations says Emeka Okafor is ready to move on, rather than accept what the Charlotte Bobcats have offered long-term for his services.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:18
Pistons have intrest in Artest?
"Detroit: Could this be why Artest was so interested in interviewing brawl instigator John Green a while back? It would be a brilliant PR move if the Pistons were looking to put a package together for Artest.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:16
Camby shipping out
Burdened by the luxury tax, the Nuggets save big money by trading their starting center to the L.A. Clippers.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:06
Bulls: Deng's future may be decided in next two weeks
Since the free-agency period began at the beginning of the month, it was believed the status of Bulls restricted free agents Luol Deng and Ben Gordon might not be resolved until the fall.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:06
Partners call foul on Wade
Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade is feeling the heat from business partners after a failed restaurant venture.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:06
Ginobili: Another gold medal is the goal
Winners of the last gold medal in 2004, the Argentinean squad has been listed as the team to beat by the likes of Kobe Bryant of Team USA. For his part, Manu says that perhaps the most important thing is that the team's training sessions have gone very well.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 03:59
Nets get guard Dooling from Magic
The New Jersey Nets got guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic Monday for a trade exception and cash.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 03:58
Celtics re-sign 2 backups for championship defense
Eddie House had virtually disappeared from the Boston rotation during the Celtics' run to the NBA title.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 03:58
Stalemate with Deng could get dangerous
In contract negotiations, there is a time to play hardball and other occasions when it's best to lob a soft underhand toss toward home plate.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 21:43
NBA stars put 'team' back in Team USA
Three weeks wasn't enough time to prepare for the last Olympics. So now the United States is trying three years.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 19:35
Q&A with the Las Vegas MVP Jerryd Bayless
Just like Gilbert Arenas before him, Portland combo guard Jerryd Bayless wore No.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 19:25
Rumored Josh Smith to Detroit Pistons trade hits the airwaves
There has been a lot of speculation on the internet, from various websites that cover the NBA, about a possible sign and trade of Josh Smith to the Detroit Pistons, one reason being that Smith does not want to ...
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 19:14
Love misses Wolves game against Knicks
Kevin Love was held out of the Minnesota Timberwolves' summer league game Sunday afternoon against the New York Knicks for precautionary reasons with an inflamed left Achilles.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 14:51
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The Orlando Magic's Keyon Dooling, right, goes to the basket as the New Jersey Nets' Sean Williams defends when the Nets hosted the Orlando Magic at the Izod Center in East Rutherford.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 10:22
D'Antoni watches his new team beat his old team
It didn't take long for Mike D'Antoni to lose his loyalty to the Phoenix Suns. All it took was an NBA Summer League victory Friday by the coach's New York Knicks over the Suns to do the trick.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 05:49
Sixers sign rookie; is veteran next?
The 76ers got one contract done Friday when they signed rookie Marreese Speights, their top draft choice.
Source : topix.net | 21-Jul-2008 01:18
"Robert Horry won't be back," says Spurs G.M.
Spurs fans react to the breaking news that NBA veteran Robert Horry won't be back in San Antonio.
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 06:32
The other Lakers-Kings trade that would work
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Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 01:13
Utah Jazz: Utah's Koufos stymied in debut
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Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 01:04
Nowitzki, Germans fall to Croatia
They staged a late rally, but Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and Germany lost today to Croatia, 76-70, in the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament in Greece.
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 00:01
Darius Miles Took Diet Pills
Marc Stein from ESPN breaks the news. Read the story here . Here's the quote. Sources say that all 30 teams were notified this week by league memorandum that the drug which earned Portland Trail Blazers castoff ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 00:01
Pacers player's associate in legal trouble
The thin ice Shawne Williams is standing on with the Indiana Pacers could be getting ready to break.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 23:58
Warriors Sign Ronny Turiaf
The Golden State Warriors acquisition of restricted free agent forward Ronny Turiaf has been finalized, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 22:26
Yao Ming returns to action for China
Houston Rockets center Yao Ming played in his first game in almost six months Thursday, joining China's national team in an Olympics warmup against Serbia.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 16:42
Dumars waits for right deal for Pistons
Admit it. By now, you thought the Pistons would have had one, maybe even two, news conferences, announcing major trades and the addition of new players to shake up the still-winning-but-stale Pistons.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 16:39
Report: Jazz sign PG Williams to three-year deal
The Utah Jazz have locked up point guard Deron Williams for three years with a player option for a fourth at the maximum salary allowed under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Salt Lake Tribune ...
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 16:33
Cavs sign Gibson to 5-year deal
CLEVELAND - The Cavaliers finally made a move this offseason, signing sharpshooter Daniel Gibson to a five-year contract Wednesday.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 15:21
Aldridge named to select team
PORTLAND - Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge was named to the squad that will help prepare the U.S. men's national team for the Olympics.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 10:57
Azubuike signs Clippers' offer sheet
Golden State Warriors guard Kelenna Azubuike , a restricted free agent, signed an offer sheet with the Clippers on Thursday for a three-year deal worth $9 million.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 06:18
Yao Ming returns to action for China
Entering to huge applause from the crowd in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, Yao appeared rusty in scoring six points over seven minutes in the first half.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jul-2008 01:39
Posey signs $25 million contract with Hornets
James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third.
Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward who last season helped the Boston Celtics win their first title since 1986, agreed Wednesday to a four-year, $25 million contract with New Orleans, agent Mark Bartelstein said.
Posey also was part of the Miami Heat's championship squad in 2005-06. His record of playing a prominent reserve role on title-winning squads made him a top free-agent target for the Hornets, who are coming off their best season in franchise history and looking to contend for a first championship of their own.
Source : topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 21:08
Spurs' Coyote mascot part of a promotional campaign gone wrong
The Spurs Coyote was part of what has been described as "a promotional campaign gone wrong." The stunt was part of a campaign for the upcoming Batman movie, but it prompted the evacuation of one local television station and some anxious moments across the city.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 13:08
Camby's trade to L.A. may affect Okafor deal
Patience could pay off for the Charlotte Bobcats, in regard to Emeka Okafor , after the Los Angeles Clippers made a big trade Tuesday.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 13:03
NBA: Spurs' Hill experience low after starting high
The day after Spurs coaches gave first-round draft pick George Hill an A-plus for his defense on O.J. Mayo, Hill put a few substandard marks in his report card in the Spurs' second game of the Las Vegas Summer ...
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 13:03
Donaghy judge asks for more data
U.S. District Court Judge Carol Amon yesterday ordered prosecutors in the Tim Donaghy case to provide her with additional information concerning NBA games that the disgraced referee officiated.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 13:02
NBA invites Iranian national team to US
NBA has invited Iran's national basketball team to train in the US in preparation for the Beijing Olympics, official sources say, PressTV reported.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 13:00
Abdur-Rahim might be peering at the twilight
Quite a few processes are going on here for Shareef Abdur-Rahim. And none are all that pleasant.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 12:59
Tyson to train with U.S. team
Hornets center Tyson Chandler has accepted an invitation to train with the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team and will join it for training camp next week in Las Vegas, USA Basketball officials announced ...
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 12:59
Pacers aren't done with trade market
The Indiana Pacers began introducing new players Tuesday. Team president Larry Bird said he isn't finished remaking the roster, however.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 12:58
Utah Jazz GM says Heat won't tamper
Despite continuing reports linking Carlos Boozer and the Miami Heat when the Jazz's All-Star power forward can become a free agent next off-season, Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor has no concerns whatsoever ...
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 12:57