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Artest, Lakers reach verbal agreement
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA free agency: Trevor Ariza verballly agrees to sign with Houston Rockets
Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process. - Read More...
Ron Artest to sign with Lakers
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rubio to Stay in Europe
A Spanish newspaper is reporting that Ricky Rubio will play out the last two years of his contract with DKV Joventut. Rubio is also expected to drop his lawsuit against... - Read More...
Report: Celtics meet with Wallace, offer deal
Rasheed Wallace may be joining Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston.
Gordon: Bulls 'didn't pursue me at all'
A day after agreeing to jump to Detroit, Ben Gordon told a Chicago radio station Thursday that the Bulls never made a contract ...
Ben Gordon says Bulls never made an offer
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.
Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report
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. - Read More...
Report: Rockets GM meets with Lakers' Ariza
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.
Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F Ariza
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. - Read More...
Shaq gets grand introduction, aims to help bring title to Cavs
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," ...
Kobe hasn't surpassed Jordan in Obama's eyes
Sorry, Kobe. - Read More...
LIVE video: Watch Shaq's intro in Cleveland
Easier Explanation: Ron Artest is a Knucklehead
Ron Artest stirred up some trouble this week, posting a series of messages via his Twitter account that seemed to announce he'd reached agreeement with a new team. As it... - Read More...
O'Neal ready to help lift Cavaliers to NBA title
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: Bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Free Agent Roundup
Two days into the NBA's free agent signing period, and there hasn't been much movement... yet. Here's a look at what has happened, what hasn't, what might, and what won't. ... - Read More...
Doug Collins pulls out of running to be Detroit Pistons coach
Doug Collins has withdrawn from consideration for the Pistons open coaching job. - Read More...
New York Knicks' Eddy Curry sues former manager after foreclosure
Eddy Curry has sued his former manager and agent after the player's home faced foreclosure proceedings. - Read More...
Reports: Clippers to trade Randolph
The Los Angeles Clippers are making room for Blake Griffin and clearing salary-cap space, all in one fell swoop.
Sources: Trevor Ariza leaning toward leaving Los Angeles Lakers
Sources say Trevor Ariza is leaning toward leaving the Lakers. - Read More...
Sources: Los Angeles Clippers to trade Zach Randolph to Memphis Grizzlies
Sources say that the Clippers have agreed to trade Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson. - Read More...
Dumars: I want new coach by next Tuesday
Detroit Pistons executive Joe Dumars says he wants to name a replacement for fired coach Michael Curry in time for next week's developmental league opening in Las Vegas. The Pistons' president for basketball operations announced Curry's dismissal Tuesday. The first-year coach led the Pistons to a 39-43 regular-season record and a four-straight-game loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
Ainge: Big 3 may play beyond current contracts
The Big Three of the Boston Celtics very well could stick around beyond their current contracts with a changing cast of supporting players. Ray Allen will be 34 after the one year left on his contract, Paul Pierce will be 33 after his two remaining years and Kevin Garnett will be 36 after the three years left on his deal. General manager Danny Ainge was enthusiastic Wednesday about the idea that they might stay longer than that if they are healthy. "Absolutely, no question," he said.
Ainge: Boston Celtics' Big 3 can stay beyond contracts
Danny Ainge thinks the Celtics' Big Three could stay together beyond their current contracts. - Read More...
Sources: Detroit Pistons agree with both Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva
The Pistons agreed to terms with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva on Wednesday. - Read More...
Reports: Artest says he's joining Lakers
Ron Artest says he'll be joining forces with Kobe Bryant and plans to sign with the Lakers next week, according to multiple reports.
Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza. - Read More...
Report: Celtics meet with Wallace
Rasheed Wallace may be joining Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen in Boston.
Artest going to Lakers
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. - Read More...
NBA free agency: Ron Artest says he's leaving Houston Rockets for Los Angeles Lakers
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." - Read More...
AP: Lakers' Ariza meets with Rockets brass
With question marks surrounding three of their top players, the Rockets met with Trevor Ariza on Thursday in hopes of bringing ...
NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks
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. - Read More...
Gordon says Bulls never made offer
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. - Read More...
Trevor Ariza meets with Houston Rockets
A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. - Read More...
Shaquille O'Neal on mission with Cleveland Cavaliers: 'Win a ring for the King'
Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. - Read More...
Shaq reveals new motto: 'Win a ring for the King'
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.
Obama gives Jordan the edge over Bryant
President Obama was asked straight out on Thursday: Kobe or Michael? "Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with the Associated ...
Answering your NBA questions: Greatest ever?
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.
Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer
Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer. - Read More...
This Sort of Thing Will NOT Enhance the Grizzlies' Reputation
The Memphis Grizzlies of recent years are perhaps best-known for the hideously unbalanced trade that sent Pau Gasol to the Lakers for a bag of chips and a crate of... - Read More...
NBA to tip off inaugural fan experience in India
The National Basketball Association (NBA), in partnership with the Basketball Federation of India, today tipped off NBA Jam, the league's first-ever fan event in India. Los Angeles Clippers guard Baron Davis and the New York Knicks City Dancers were on hand at Phoenix Hills Mall in Mumbai to tip off the three-city, seven-week free interactive basketball experience, which captures the excitement of the NBA through basketball activities, entertainment acts, and off-court events. The opening event will last until July 5 and then travel to seven malls across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. - Read More...
Free agent Turkoglu to visit Trail Blazers
Free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu will visit this week with the Portland Trail Blazers, who are looking to bolster a young squad ...
Knicks center Curry sues former agent and manager
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry has filed a lawsuit against his former agent and business manager. - Read More...
Report: Gordon, Pistons agree to deal
Score two for Detroit. Ben Gordon, one of Randy Hill's top 10 free agents, and Charlie Villanueva reportedly will sign with the Pistons.
Agent: Turkoglu to visit Portland
Turkish free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. In an e-mail to The Associated Press, agent Lon Babby said Turkoglu will be in Portland on Thursday. He did not elaborate. Turkoglu, who helped Orlando to the NBA finals this past season, informed the Magic he planned to opt out of his contract last week when the team acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Babby said earlier. Turkoglu was due $7.
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Pistons agree to deals with Gordon, Villanueva
On the first day of the NBA's free-agency period, the Pistons made major moves to shore up their three-point shooting and perimeter ...
Report: Pistons OK deals with Gordon, Villanueva
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.
Joe Dumars hopes to have Detroit Pistons coach next week
Joe Dumars said he wants a new Pistons coach by next week. - Read More...
Dumars says he wants new coach by next Tuesday
Detroit Pistons executive Joe Dumars says he wants to name a replacement for fired coach Michael Curry in time for next week's developmental league opening in Las Vegas. - Read More...