Mavs sign big man Drew Gooden
Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Dallas Mavericks signed Drew Gooden and expect him to back up Dirk Nowitzki at power forward and play alongside him at center. The deal, agreed to late last week, was announced Thursday. Gooden is joining his seventh team, having also played ...
Lamar Odom staying with Lakers
Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Lamar Odom is sticking with the NBA champs. After a rocky free-agent courtship, Odom agreed on a multiyear contract Thursday to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, keeping intact most of the roster that won the clubs 15th NBA title this ...
Pacers sign forward Solomon Jones
Friday, July 31st, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Indiana Pacers have signed free-agent forward Solomon Jones to a multiyear contract. He spent the past three seasons with Atlanta. The deal was announced Thursday, and Pacers president Larry Bird says Jones can help the teams interior defense. Jones averaged ...
Even in Philippines, Spoelstra asked about Wade
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Making his first trip to his mothers native Philippines in 35 years, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra heard a familiar question. What does Dwyane Wades future hold? Thats what Spoelstra was asked Tuesday after he, Heat assistants David Fizdale and Chad Kammerer, ...
Bucks sign first-rounder Jennings
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Milwaukee Bucks signed first-round draft pick Brandon Jennings to a two-year contract worth almost $4,5 million on Tuesday. Jennings was picked 10th overall in June and signed the rookie-scale deal that includes team options for 2011-12 and 2012-13. The slot for ...
Bobcats, Hornets closing in on trade
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Charlotte Bobcats are finalizing a trade that would send Emeka Okafor to the New Orleans Hornets for Tyson Chandler, two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The swap of 26-year-old centers wasnt expected to be ...
Thunder, Wolves swap veterans
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and two second-round draft picks next year. Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. Timberwolves president ...
Teen arrested in shooting of former NBA player
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Police say a 16-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting of former NBA and University of Memphis player Antonio Burks. Memphis police said Monday the teen is charged with accessory after the fact in the June 20 shooting. Deputy Chief Joe ...
Spurs sign center Theo Ratliff
Monday, July 27th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Theo Ratliff. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed. The 6-foot-10 Ratliff spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 1.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.02 blocks in 12.6 minutes while appearing in ...
Records shed light on Cuban-Nelson dispute
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The feud between Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former coach Don Nelson stretches back nearly seven years and has some $7 million at stake. But just how ugly and dysfunctional their relationship has been is only now being revealed. Previously ...
