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“He’s not going to walk away from $20 million.” If you needed another reminder that the NBA is unlike any other realm on Earth, it came this weekend from, of all places, the Women’s World Cup. via ESPN

“Kaleb’s the man. Right K? Best video man in the league.” The Trail Blazers’ biggest enigma strolls out of the player lounge at the team practice facility and heads into the weight room, where he spots video coordinator Kaleb Canales lifting weights. via The Oregonian

I remember this story. A new owner hoping to revitalize his team plucks a hot, young executive from the ranks of the San Antonio Spurs. via TSN.ca

“I think if Richard is healthy, he’ll have a terrific year. He can do things he wasn’t very good at last year, so that makes a big difference” In the NEWARK STAR-LEDGER, Dave D’Alessandro writes as Rod Thorn “delivered his state of the team address yesterday, he tried out the preseason company line: The […]

NEW YORK (AP) _ The Knicks kept tinkering with their roster two days before training camp, acquiring the draft rights to Jared Jordan on Sunday and working toward a buyout of Dan Dickau’s contract.
The Knicks traded cash considerations to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that sends last season’s NCAA assists leader back to […]

“How far can we go? It’s going to be decided on us.” No more excuses. Either Isiah Thomas’ Knicks make the playoffs this spring or the team’s president/coach should shut up already about their supposed great future. via New York Post

Think how the Celtics center position has been dismissed as one of the holes in the Celtics’ revamped line-up. On top of that, consider that the center position for the Celtics is considered one of the NBA’s … via Most Valuable Network

Think how the Celtics center position has been dismissed as one of the holes in the Celtics’ revamped line-up. On top of that, consider that the center position for the Celtics is considered one of the NBA’s … via Most Valuable Network

“I’m actually making progress as far as running in the pool, getting my technique back and retraining my body in terms of basketball movement in the pool. The next step is to start running on the treadmill.” Livingston rehabbing, working way back to the future By Sam Alipour Special to ESPN.com OTL: Livingston on […]

The Knicks acquired the rights to former Marist College point guard Jared Jordan from the Los Angeles Clippers this afternoon for cash considerations. via The Journal News

“Every coach brings something different to the table. Mark is very involved as you’ve seen in some of the drills.” If you like a “hands on” boss, the Grizzlies have found one in new head coach Mark Iavaroni. via WMC TV

The 12-year veteran averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 assists in 31 games with the Raptors last season, his second with the team. via The Globe and Mail

In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes, “There was so much Tracy McGrady did not know. via NBA.com

The Toronto Raptors re-signed point guard Darrick Martin on Saturday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 12-year veteran averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 assists in 31 games with the Raptors last season, his second with the team.
The five-foot-11, 170-pounder has averaged 7.0 points and 2.9 assists in 497 career NBA games with Toronto, Minnesota, Sacramento, […]

In THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE, Jerry Brown writes “Steve Nash last talked to Shawn Marion in July, after trade rumors had “The Matrix” heading to Boston in a Kevin Garnett deal. via NBA.com

He was the talk of the town on Draft Night. Ray Allen gave hope to the hopeless in Boston and breathed new life into the Celtics faithful. via HOOPSWORLD.com

“Going to camp will bring a lot of excitement and anxiety” The Sixers begin what team president Billy King referred to as “a new era” with the start of training camp Tuesday at Duke University. via PhillyBurbs.com

“I’m a firm believer that I have a style and I have a system that I believe in. I wouldn’t compromise that by trying to put other people’s things into that” CHARLOTTE BOBCATS Vincent’s a rookie yet again but ready to hit court running New coach has global experience, belief his style will play […]

“But they want to make sure you’re eating the right foods at all times. There’s no junk food, all of it is organic, and that’s probably the biggest part of it.” A word to the rest of the Ohio Valley Conference. Drake Reed, the 2006 Player of the Year, is working hard and doing […]

“But they want to make sure you’re eating the right foods at all times. There’s no junk food, all of it is organic, and that’s probably the biggest part of it.” A word to the rest of the Ohio Valley Conference. Drake Reed, the 2006 Player of the Year, is working hard and doing […]

“When it happened, I was in shock” In many ways, the first day of training camp for the Minnesota Timberwolves was like so many that came before it. via CBS SportsLine.com

The Bulls’ brass hasn’t been thumbing through NBA preseason periodicals at the local magazine stand, checking to see how the prognosticators have tabbed the team’s fortunes for the upcoming season. via Chicago Sun-Times

“So he scored like 16 of the Sonics 20 points in the first quarter. I’ve never been so happy to get subbed out of a game. It was the only game ever where a coach subbed me out and I ran to the bench happy.” ESPN - Adande: Marion likes idea of playing for […]

“I haven’t seen Earl Watson since a couple of years” Earl Watson , a 6-1 guard, has struggled to find a role with the Sonics since the Feb. via Seattle Times

“No, I met with Andre and his agent and they stated if we get it done great and if not that is not going to effect how he is going to approach this season. He is preparing like he normally prepares for the season” Mo Cheeks and Billy King walked into a room with […]

“If there’s nothing (contract-wise) and I have to play, I have to play” Warriors coach Don Nelson said last week he has no problem handling players who are on the hunt for a new contract. via Contra Costa Times

“I’ve always said I’ve been a very fortunate coach to have someone play like Gilbert Arenas” Interviewing coaches and players is not typically included in my day-to-day duties. via Washington Times

New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas testified yesterday that he never cursed at a fired team executive who has accused him of sexual harassment. via The San Diego Union-Tribune

With the first pre-season Kings game less than two weeks away, ESPN’s Marc Stein has a column assessing who’s done the best shopping and tweaking in the Western Conference . via Heringer’s Blog

NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ The New Orleans Hornets traded forward Cedric Simmons, the No. 15 overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday for David Wesley and undisclosed cash considerations.
Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said the trade freed salary cap space. They plan to waive Wesley once Simmons passes a […]