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October 01,2007
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Sonics sign 1st-round draft picks Westbrook, White
Jul 05,08 | ESPN
First-round picks Russell Westbrook and D.J. White have signed multiyear contracts with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Jul 05,08 | ESPN
First-round picks Russell Westbrook and D.J. White have signed multiyear contracts with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Heat's Cook out with injury, Beasley day-to-day
Jul 04,08 | ESPN
Michael Beasley slightly cracked his sternum earlier this week, yet still could be with the Heat when the team opens summer league play Monday.
Jul 04,08 | ESPN
Michael Beasley slightly cracked his sternum earlier this week, yet still could be with the Heat when the team opens summer league play Monday.
Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants.
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants.
Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP)
Jul 04,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York.
Jul 04,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York.
Agent: Duhon agrees to two-year deal with Knicks
Jul 04,08 | ESPN
Chris Duhon has reached a verbal agreement with the New York Knicks on a two-year contract, Duhon's agent said.
Jul 04,08 | ESPN
Chris Duhon has reached a verbal agreement with the New York Knicks on a two-year contract, Duhon's agent said.
Money not always players' sole motivation
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.
Sonics need Okla. City practice facility (AP)
Jul 04,08 | Yahoo! Sports
When the New Orleans Hornets arrived in Oklahoma City weeks before the 2005-06 season, one of their first priorities was to find a place to practice. It's also a major concern for the Seattle SuperSonics, who -- unlike the Hornets -- will be moving permanently to Oklahoma before the upcoming season. A taxpayer-funded practice facility is planned but won't be ready for at least 18 months, meaning...
Jul 04,08 | Yahoo! Sports
When the New Orleans Hornets arrived in Oklahoma City weeks before the 2005-06 season, one of their first priorities was to find a place to practice. It's also a major concern for the Seattle SuperSonics, who -- unlike the Hornets -- will be moving permanently to Oklahoma before the upcoming season. A taxpayer-funded practice facility is planned but won't be ready for at least 18 months, meaning...
Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year extension
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.
Jul 04,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.
Mavs sign journeyman Green to one-year contract
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Mavericks.
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Mavericks.
Mavs take flyer on former dunk champion Green
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. He's played for Boston, Minnesota and Houston in his three-year career since being drafted 18th overall coming out of high school.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds. He's played for Boston, Minnesota and Houston in his three-year career since being drafted 18th overall coming out of high school.
Which teams are poised for a big turnaround?
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Remember how bad the Celtics were two years ago? Randy Hill looks at which teams might enjoy similar turnarounds.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Remember how bad the Celtics were two years ago? Randy Hill looks at which teams might enjoy similar turnarounds.
Plenty of blame to go around with Sonics' move
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Sorry, Sonics fans. In the end, even your own city sold you out. Mike Kahn says Seattle shouldn't expect another team anytime soon.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Sorry, Sonics fans. In the end, even your own city sold you out. Mike Kahn says Seattle shouldn't expect another team anytime soon.
Mavericks ink former dunk champion Green (AP)
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds.
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Former slam dunk champion Gerald Green signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound swingman is known mostly for his exploits in the last two dunk contests, winning it in 2007 and finishing second to Dwight Howard this year. In games that count, he has career averages of 8.1 points and 2.2 rebounds.
No. 1 overall pick Rose has questions in 1st practice
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. "I asked a lot of them. I lost count," the 19-year-old guard said following a two-hour practice at the Bulls' suburban training facility. "(But) I felt very comfortable out there. I can't wait to get down to Orlando and start playing.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. "I asked a lot of them. I lost count," the 19-year-old guard said following a two-hour practice at the Bulls' suburban training facility. "(But) I felt very comfortable out there. I can't wait to get down to Orlando and start playing.
Rose impresses in first practice session with Bulls
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
New citizen Kaman to play for German hoops team
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Clippers center Chris Kaman has received German citizenship and will team up with Dirk Nowitzki for Germany at an Olympic qualifying tournament later this month.
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Clippers center Chris Kaman has received German citizenship and will team up with Dirk Nowitzki for Germany at an Olympic qualifying tournament later this month.
Reports: Arenas takes less money to stay with Wiz
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday. Arenas told the Washington Times and Washington Post that he was offered a maximum deal in the neighborhood of $127 million on Tuesday, the first day of the free agency period.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday. Arenas told the Washington Times and Washington Post that he was offered a maximum deal in the neighborhood of $127 million on Tuesday, the first day of the free agency period.
NBA offseason roundup: Arenas staying with Wiz?
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas reportedly was offered $127 million by the Wizards, but will accept only $111M. Why? Follow the latest moves here.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Gilbert Arenas reportedly was offered $127 million by the Wizards, but will accept only $111M. Why? Follow the latest moves here.
Police to review Celtics fan's death (AP)
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Boston's police commissioner is asking for an independent review into the death of a man who stopped breathing while being arrested on the night the Boston Celtics won the NBA championship. Twenty-two-old David Woodman died Sunday, 11 days after police say they spotted him drinking from an open container of what they believed was alcohol.
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
Boston's police commissioner is asking for an independent review into the death of a man who stopped breathing while being arrested on the night the Boston Celtics won the NBA championship. Twenty-two-old David Woodman died Sunday, 11 days after police say they spotted him drinking from an open container of what they believed was alcohol.
Reports: Arenas, Wizards agree to $111M deal
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Gilbert Arenas has agreed to re-sign with the Washington Wizards for $111 million over six years, essentially taking millions less so that his team could have more financial flexibility, two newspapers reported Thursday.
Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year, $68M deal
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul's agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player's option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.
How can Seattle bring NBA team back?
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports teams.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports teams.
OKC gets ready to rejoin major leagues
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Mayor Mick Cornett was in a conference room waiting for a meeting to get started when City Manager Jim Couch walked in and handed him a slip of paper with a single word on it: "Done." Cornett knew exactly what it meant. His city had just been called up to the major leagues. The journey was a long one for Cornett, who grew up in Oklahoma City asking adults if there was any chance one of the major league teams he read about in the newspaper would locate in his hometown.
Jul 03,08 | FOX Sports
Mayor Mick Cornett was in a conference room waiting for a meeting to get started when City Manager Jim Couch walked in and handed him a slip of paper with a single word on it: "Done." Cornett knew exactly what it meant. His city had just been called up to the major leagues. The journey was a long one for Cornett, who grew up in Oklahoma City asking adults if there was any chance one of the major league teams he read about in the newspaper would locate in his hometown.
Hornets, Paul agree on four-year, $68M extension
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.
Jul 03,08 | ESPN
Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.
Seattle hopes to lure NBA back (AP)
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports...
Jul 03,08 | Yahoo! Sports
As the SuperSonics pack for the move to Oklahoma City, basketball fans and city officials were hopeful about the provisions of the team's departure deal that could lead to a new NBA franchise in Seattle. But meeting those requirements will be no easy task. Basketball boosters will have to win over a balky state Legislature and local voters who have grown weary of building stadiums for pro sports...
