Hall of Fame honoring Mourning
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Retired Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning has been announced as one of three recipients of this years Mannie Jackson Basketballs Human Spirit Award by the National Basketball Hall of Fame. The award honors those who use basketball to help create changes ...
Nuggets lose Kleiza to Europe
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Denver Nuggets have lost another player who helped them reach the Western Conference finals. Forward Linas Kleiza, who played four years in Denver, is taking his game to Europe. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said Kleiza has chosen to play for Olympiakos, ...
Timberwolves pick Kurt Rambis as new coach
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »After years spent playing under Pat Riley and coaching under Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis is finally getting a chance to run a team. Rambis has been hired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in hopes of transforming a struggling franchise into ...
Roy set for 5-year extension with Blazers
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Brandon Roy has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers planned a news conference with Roy on Thursday to announce the deal, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports that cited unidentified league sources. The ...
Pistons sign draft pick Austin Daye
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Detroit Pistons have signed first-round draft pick Austin Daye. The Gonzaga forward signed a two-year guaranteed contract Wednesday and the team holds an option in each of the following two seasons. Daye averaged 12.7 points and 6.8 rebounds as a sophomore ...
Knicks work out Williams, but make no offer
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard. Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirement this summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers ...
Kobe-Shaq again on Christmas as Lakers host Cavs
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille ONeal together again for Christmas - this time joined by LeBron James. Bryant and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 25, one of the highlights of ...
Heat not pushing panic button on roster moves
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »So far this summer, the Miami Heat have been scorned by Lamar Odom, been unable to add any veterans through free agency or trades, and listened to NBA scoring champion Dwyane Wade make a public request for some roster upgrades ...
Taylor expects decision on Wolves coach soon
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »While Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn continues his methodical search for a new head coach, owner Glen Taylor says it now should be clear why it didnt work out with the old one. Taylor told The Associated Press on Sunday that ...
Thunder signs veteran guard Kevin Ollie
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed free agent guard Kevin Ollie. The 36-year-old Ollie has appeared in 637 games over 12 seasons spread over 11 different teams. He has averaged 3.8 points, 2.3 assists and 1.6 rebounds. Last season, the 6-foot-2 guard ...
