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NBA stars could stage free-for-all

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:11:04 -0400

LeBron James was more Don King than King James as he faced the cameras to promote the huge event planned for next summer. "I think July 1, 2010, is a very big day,"...

Marquis Daniels set to join Celtics

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:05:15 -0400

The search for Paul Pierce's backup - a small forward who can give the Celtics captain a break while also filling in with quality minutes - is finally approaching resolution. ...

Antoine Walker craps out

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:14:40 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Former Celtic and NBA All-Star Antoine Walker is playing golf this weekend in northern Nevada before a scheduled court date Monday in Las Vegas in a case involving...

Thunder waives Earl Watson

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:26:46 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived guard Earl Watson. Watson, an eight-year NBA veteran, appeared in 68 games and started in 18 with Oklahoma City this...

Marquis Daniels commits to Celtics

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:59:55 -0400

The Celtics satisfied their search for a backup small forward today, securing a commitment from free agent Marquis Daniels to join the team for the 2009-10 season. ...

Lamar Odom being wooed by Pat Riley, Dwyane Wade and the Heat

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:36:07 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - During his talk to season-ticket holders Thursday at AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami Heat President Pat Riley joked how he already had guard Dwyane Wade...

Yao Ming to have foot surgery

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:11:55 -0400

HOUSTON - Houston center Yao Ming will have surgery on his broken left foot next week and will likely miss all of next season, the latest blow to the Rockets' faltering...

Antoine Walker tees off in golf tourney after arrest

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:03:03 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker is playing golf this weekend in northern Nevada before a scheduled court date Monday in Las Vegas in a case involving an $822,500...

Dwyane Wade to Lamar Odom: 'Come home' to Miami Heat

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:55:26 -0400

Dwyane Wade spent much of his rookie season picking Lamar Odom's brain on all aspects of the NBA game, everything from playing tips to travel advice. He hopes those...

Ersan Ilyasova back in the fold with Bucks, signing three-year deal

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:15:26 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Forward Ersan Ilyasova is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks after playing the past two seasons for Regal FC Barcelona in Spain. Basketball sources confirmed...

Antoine Walker tees off in golf tourney after arrest

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:25:21 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker is playing golf this weekend in northern Nevada before a scheduled court date Monday in Las Vegas in a case involving an $822,500...

Maine D-League team to hold mascot tryouts

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:54:50 -0400

PORTLAND, Maine - Portland's new NBA Development League team is looking for somebody with acrobatic skills to be its new mascot. The Maine Red Claws are holding auditions...

Lakers retract Lamar Odom deal

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:56:56 -0400

The Los Angeles Lakers have retracted an offer to Lamar Odom, saying that talks to re-sign the free agent have stalled. According to the Los Angeles Times, Lakers owner...

Celtics, Glen Davis moving closer

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:53:48 -0400

Though the Celtics have not made an offer to Glen Davis, the restricted free agent and his team may be drifting closer together thanks to NBA's strapped economy. ...

Carlos Boozer expecting trade

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:47:21 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season. Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year...

Suns want to see healthy Amare Stoudemire

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:12:17 -0400

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns want to see how Amare Stoudemire returns from eye surgery before offering him a contract extension. The All-Star forward missed the rest of the...

Stern hopes to return profitability to NBA

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:49:52 -0400

LAS VEGAS - NBA commissioner David Stern hopes the league can come up with a plan to return itself to profitability as it grapples with decreasing revenues. "The losses...