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Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer.
Answering your NBA questions: Greatest ever?
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Kobe's 4th title gets him closer to Jordan's 6, but where does he stand in the best-ever discussion? Charley Rosen has an answer.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Kobe's 4th title gets him closer to Jordan's 6, but where does he stand in the best-ever discussion? Charley Rosen has an answer.
NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign with Houston Rockets
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.
Reports: Artest says he's joining Lakers
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Ron Artest says he'll be joining forces with Kobe Bryant and plans to sign with the Lakers next week, according to multiple reports.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Ron Artest says he'll be joining forces with Kobe Bryant and plans to sign with the Lakers next week, according to multiple reports.
Artest agrees to deal with Lakers (AP)
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night.
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night.
Report: Celtics meet with Wallace, offer deal
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Rasheed Wallace may be joining Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Rasheed Wallace may be joining Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston.
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."
Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.
NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.
Ben Gordon says Bulls never made an offer
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority. "I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority. "I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago.
Gordon: Bulls never made contract offer (AP)
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority. "I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago.
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman claimed re-signing him was their No. 1 priority. "I mean they didn't pursue me at all. They didn't even make an offer so it was pretty much a one-man race," Gordon told ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago.
Report: Rockets GM meets with Lakers' Ariza
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was meeting with the free agent in Las Vegas. The meeting was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston, which also said Coach Rick Adelman was meeting with Ariza. The AP source could not confirm that.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. The person, who did not want to be identified because the negotiations were ongoing, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was meeting with the free agent in Las Vegas. The meeting was first reported by KRIV-TV in Houston, which also said Coach Rick Adelman was meeting with Ariza. The AP source could not confirm that.
Trevor Ariza meets with Houston Rockets
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza.
Shaquille O'Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Win a ring for the King'
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Jul 02,09 | ESPN
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Shaq reveals new motto: 'Win a ring for the King'
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates - and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice facility. The Cavaliers are hoping that the 15-time All-Star can help league MVP LeBron James and Cleveland win its first NBA championship. How long will O'Neal will stay with the Cavaliers is still a question.
Jul 02,09 | FOX Sports
Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates - and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice facility. The Cavaliers are hoping that the 15-time All-Star can help league MVP LeBron James and Cleveland win its first NBA championship. How long will O'Neal will stay with the Cavaliers is still a question.
Shaq proclaims he'll help Cavs win title (AP)
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday. "Win a ring for the King." Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday by the Cavaliers, who believe he can be their missing piece.
Jul 02,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday. "Win a ring for the King." Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday by the Cavaliers, who believe he can be their missing piece.
Bulls G Gordon in talks with Pistons (AP)
Jul 01,09 | Yahoo! Sports
A person tells The Associated Press that Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is in talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team. Pistons spokesman Kevin Grigg declined comment on Gordon's situation Wednesday, saying there's an NBA moratorium on discussing free-agent matters. But a person close to the talks says Gordon was in Michigan on Wednesday.
Jul 01,09 | Yahoo! Sports
A person tells The Associated Press that Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is in talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team. Pistons spokesman Kevin Grigg declined comment on Gordon's situation Wednesday, saying there's an NBA moratorium on discussing free-agent matters. But a person close to the talks says Gordon was in Michigan on Wednesday.
NBA free agents: Houston Rockets target Magic free-agent center Gortat
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at center Marcin Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at center Marcin Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents
Nuggets' Smith gets jail time for fatal crash
Jul 01,09 | FOX Sports
A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30. Municipal Judge Debra J. Gelson suspended 60 days of the sentence providing Smith performs 500 hours of community service consisting of visiting sick children at hospitals. Smith, who starred at Lakewood High School and St.
Jul 01,09 | FOX Sports
A judge sentenced Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith to 90 days in jail Tuesday night for causing an auto accident that killed his friend, though Smith will likely end up serving only 30. Municipal Judge Debra J. Gelson suspended 60 days of the sentence providing Smith performs 500 hours of community service consisting of visiting sick children at hospitals. Smith, who starred at Lakewood High School and St.
Marbury to free agents: Don't go to Knicks
Jul 01,09 | FOX Sports
Stephon Marbury, who becomes a free agent again today, believes star players should be cautious about signing with the Knicks because of Mike D'Antoni's offensive scheme and the way the organization treats people.
Jul 01,09 | FOX Sports
Stephon Marbury, who becomes a free agent again today, believes star players should be cautious about signing with the Knicks because of Mike D'Antoni's offensive scheme and the way the organization treats people.
Rockets GM Morey woos Gortat at midnight (AP)
Jul 01,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Daryl Morey is using the personal touch to lure free-agent Orlando center Marcin Gortat. The Houston Rockets general manager showed up at Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight (Eastern time) Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents.
Jul 01,09 | Yahoo! Sports
Daryl Morey is using the personal touch to lure free-agent Orlando center Marcin Gortat. The Houston Rockets general manager showed up at Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight (Eastern time) Wednesday, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents.
Doug Collins pulls out of running to be Detroit Pistons coach
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job.
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job.
New York Knicks' Eddy Curry sues former manager after foreclosure
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Eddy Curry has sued his former manager and agent after the player's home faced foreclosure proceedings.
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
Eddy Curry has sued his former manager and agent after the player's home faced foreclosure proceedings.
Denver Nuggets' J.R. Smith gets jail time for deadly accident
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
J.R. Smith received a 90-day sentence for a car accident that killed his friend.
Jul 01,09 | ESPN
J.R. Smith received a 90-day sentence for a car accident that killed his friend.
