Archive for July, 2010

Josh Howard to get 1-yr deal with Wizards

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

A person familiar with the deal says Josh Howard has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The person told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Howard is set to come back after playing ...

Bush, Paul more than Big Easy in common

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Chris Paul and Reggie Bush brought life and purpose to the Hornets and Saints as the two teams returned to the city one after the other following Hurricane Katrinas unexpected detour of both franchises. Bush helped the Saints ...

Ryan molding parts into winning Wisconsin machine

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in NCAA basketball news | No Comments »

Bo Ryan sat behind a goal at Bishop Gorman High and watched the future of Wisconsin basketball late Saturday night, and I sat and watched right there with him. First thing I noticed is that the future looks a lot ...

Hornets GM: Paul did not request trade in meeting

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Chris at least for now. The Hornets star guard did not request a trade Monday in his meeting with new coach Monty Williams and top team officials, general manager Dell Demps said. Ken Berger Despite the ...

After Hornets meeting, Paul still wants out

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

The developments in New Orleans on Monday had all the hallmarks of modern-day damage control: A rosy statement via Twitter, some positive spin in a media availability session that was noticeably devoid of actual information and apparent reasons for ...

Seven-time All-Star McGrady works out with Bulls

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady worked out for the Chicago Bulls on Monday with hopes of landing with the team he turned down a decade earlier. McGrady could be a low-risk addition for a reconfigured team coming off back-to-back ...

Durant drops 28 points to star in Team USA scrimmage

Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 28 points to lead the White squad past the Blue 114-96 at the USA Basketball Showcase on Saturday night. Durant had six rebounds and was 10 for 17 from the field and 6 ...

Five for Friday: Leuer gains a fan, early Vegas impressions

Saturday, July 24th, 2010 Posted in NCAA basketball news | No Comments »

Jay Wright loves Jon Leuer. Quincy Miller loves Austin Rivers and Brad Beal. Lets do Five for Friday. 1. Hows Las Vegas? So far, so good. Ive only been here a couple ...

Lakers: Kobe to return from knee surgery by camp

Saturday, July 24th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Kobe Bryant recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed Friday. Bryant will be fully recovered well before training camp opens Sept. 25, the Lakers said in a brief statement. The two-time NBA ...

Kings’ Evans pleads no contest to reckless driving

Saturday, July 24th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball news | No Comments »

Prosecutors say Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans has pleaded no contest to reckless driving. Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully says Evans had his driving license suspended for 30 days and was ordered to serve three years of ...