Archive for June, 2008

Dallas Mavericks rookie Foster brings quiet confidence

After the NBA Finals, Shaquille O’Neal went into an R-rated hip-hop bashing of Kobe Bryant’s inability to win a championship without the big guy’s help.

NBA’s Brand, Gordon face uncertain futures

Elton Brand is facing another important decision. The former Peekskill standout has until midnight to let the Los Angeles Clippers know whether or not he will exercise an opt-out clause in his contract and …

Jamison signs 4-yr, $50M deal to stay with Wizards

Jamison re-signed with the Wizards, Monday, June 30, 2008, agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal.

Davis: No ‘excessive force’ by police in death

Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis vowed this afternoon that there would be a thorough and transparent investigation of the arrest of David Woodman on last month, but said an initial review found that officers …

Rules to signing restricted free agents

Things to know at the start of the NBA’s free agency period where Hawks’ restricted free agents Josh Smith and Josh Childress will garner attention.

Bulls hope to blossom with Rose pointing way

The Chicago Bulls have given Derrick Rose a number one jersey to match his draft spot.

Lakers will aim to sign Vujacic, Turiaf

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak is expected to be on the phone shortly after 9 p.m. Monday when the NBA free agency period begins.

Columnist: Joe Dumars dogged degree pursuit an example for NBA

William C. Rhoden writes about Pistons president Joe Dumars in his latest column.

NBA: Heat still have holes to plug in free agency

Don’t expect a bankbreaking offer. And don’t wait too long to decide, either. “The players that are smart, that are on the cusp, that get talked into holding out by their agents might be very disappointed at …

Rose to play in summer league with Thomas, Noah

Derrick Rose’s Bulls career kicks off Thursday night as he and other young teammates prepare for summer-league action in Orlando, which begins July 7. It won’t be a thrilling start for the No.

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James helping kids save planet.

NBA star LeBron James has a new teammate who’s just as popular. The guy has a few holes in his game and happens to live in a pineapple under the sea.

Little fanfare surrounding NBA free agency

With all the hand-wringing that goes on in the National Basketball Association over creating room under the salary cap to sign free agents, you would expect those free-agent signings to have more of an impact.

NBA teams are building through draft

With all the hand-wringing that goes on in the National Basketball Association over creating room under the salary cap to sign free agents, you would expect those free agents signings to have more of an impact.

2008 NBA Draft Review

The Bulls will have to move some guards now, possibly for a big man, but Rose is better than anyone they have on their current roster so they’ll gladly make a more or two.

Giddens Goes to Boston in 1st Round

Giddens is the 29th Lobo taken in the NBA Draft June 26, 2008 Former Lobo J.R. Giddens was chosen by the world champion Boston Celtics in the 1st round of the NBA Draft conducted tonight in New York.

NBA: Magic may make move for Maggette

Los Angeles Clippers guard Corey Maggette told friends during the weekend that he was encouraging the Orlando Magic to make a competitive offer in free agency, allowing him to return to the team where he …

A Different Look at the Champs

Already this team has made some changes , and more changes are probably going to be made to the roster.

McHale set to give Love lessons in Minnesota

UCLA forward Kevin Love had predicted before Thursday’s NBA draft the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies were the best fits for him.

Bryant: Big man now must earn jersey

Way back in 1990, about the same time No. 1 NBA draft pick Derrick Rose was learning how to walk, I got my first look at an eighth-grader from Nashville’s Goodpasture High School.

No Select Team but Possible Surgery for Perk

In the Herald, Steve Bulpett reports that Rajon Rondo and Kendrick Perkins will both decline the offer to be on the USA Select team that will scrimmage with the Mens National team to prepare them for the …

Mavericks’ focus on free agency is mostly within

At 11:01 p.m. today, the NBA’s free-agent period will open, and the Mavericks will start courting players who no longer have a job.

Mavericks’ focus on free agency is mostly within

At 11:01 p.m. today, the NBA’s free-agent period will open, and the Mavericks will start courting players who no longer have a job.

Rockets extend qualifying offer to Landry

The Houston Rockets extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent forward Carl Landry on Sunday.

Investigation launched into death of Celtics fan

Authorities are investigating the death on Sunday of a man taken into police custody after the Celtics’ NBA Finals win earlier this month, police said.

U.S. hoops team should win

LINCICOME: U.S. hoops team should win By Bernie Lincicome , Rocky Mountain News Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Photo by Russel A. Daniels/Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the USA team, second from left, …

Bill Gosse column: Opportunities are there if kids make effort

When Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge decided to keep Glenn “Doc” Rivers as head coach for the 2007-08 NBA season, many Celtics fans wondered whether Ainge knew what he was doing.

Kidd says Avery’s offense, rigid style cramped Mavs

The story was relayed by someone close to Jason Kidd in New Jersey, where Kidd returned after the disappointing end to the Mavericks’ 2007-08 season.

Detroit Piston Las Vegas Summer League schedule

Here is the LVSL schedule for the Pistons. June 28, NBA.com: Current Pistons’ players Rodney Stuckey, Amir Johnson, Arron Afflalo and Cheikh Samb are scheduled to play with the team.

NBA: Oft-traded Arthur hurt by rumors in draft

If you want to put what happened to Darrell Arthur into some sort of frenetic context, if you want a brief description of the twists and turns his life took on draft night, here it is: The former South Oak …

Ken Berger: Point-guard landscape sits on second tier

If Knicks fans booed Danilo Gallinari on draft night because of his name, heritage or an unfortunate and ill-advised comparison to Frederic Weis, their actions not only bordered on intolerance, they missed the …