Lee, Knicks reach 1-year deal
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Lee sought a multiyear contract. But with the Knicks hoping to save salary cap room for the summer of 2010, he ...
Grunfeld, Wizards want to forget fluke season
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Last season, Ernie Grunfeld fired the most successful Washington Wizards coach in decades and replaced him with someone who had no NBA coaching experience. He also watched his new $111 million player suit up for just two games. The final product: ...
Can Wade do more for Heat in 2009-10
Friday, September 25th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Dwyane Wades numbers were better than ever last season. Here comes his encore opportunity. A Miami Heat offseason that seemed stagnant at times, stormy at others is ending, with practice opening Tuesday. Quentin Richardson has arrived, Jamario Moon has departed, and Michael ...
A Russian owner in NBA: Tycoon buying NJ Nets
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Could the New Jersey Nets become the Nyets? The basketball team once known as the New Jersey Americans is a step closer to being owned by Russias richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov, who on Wednesday said he has a deal to buy ...
NBA, players union wrap up second meeting
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The NBA and its players association already agree on one thing: They are glad they started talking early. The sides completed their second collective bargaining session Wednesday, a three-hour meeting near league headquarters. The players presented their financial information, after the ...
Flynn wishes Rubio was in Minnesota
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »When Ricky Rubio told the Minnesota Timberwolves that he would not be coming to the NBA this year, fellow rookie Jonny Flynn instantly gained a lot more playing time. Drafted right behind Rubio in June, Flynn expected to share time at ...
Nuggets acquire swingman James White from Houston
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »The Denver Nuggets have acquired swingman James White from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to forward Axel Hervelle, a 2005 pick who has yet to play in the NBA. White has an average of 5.7 points and ...
New Mav Marion glad to be Kidds teammate again
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances. Its ...
Point at me if Lakers dont repeat
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Pardon Ron Artest if hes a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. This much hes sure of - If his Los Angeles Lakers ...
Michael Beasley back with Heat after rehab
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »Michael Beasley rejoined his Miami Heat teammates Monday following a monthlong stay in a rehabilitation facility to address substance abuse and other issues. Beasley took part in a voluntary offseason workout and quickly drew rave reviews from coaches, many of whom ...
