Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers considered taking his team on a tour. Of the historic Newport mansions, then he realized it might be a waste of time. “For some of my players, their mansions might be bigger,” Rivers said after the first day of training camp amid the polo pony and sailboat set. “They might [...]
Jamaal Tinsley, heat interested. The Heat are interested in Tinsley, if the Pacers are willing to take on Marcus Banks, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. The Pacers are focused on Udonis Haslem, which is a less attractive deal for the Heat and unlikely to happen. —- Rodney Stuckey: Called Sixth Starter by Coach. Pistons coach [...]
Miles suspended 10 games. Boston Celtics forward Darius Miles has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the terms of the anti-drug program at the end of the 2007-08 season. Miles’ suspension will begin with the first game of the 2008-09 regular season for which he is eligible and physically able to play. [...]
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says forward Josh Howard realizes. His comments about the national anthem were wrong and the player has apologized. In his online blog, Cuban also responded to e-mails he has received commenting on the player’s remarks by saying Howard “will work with us” and “beyond that, it’s a private issue.” Cuban [...]
NBA Calendar. Nov. 1Rosters set for opening night, 6 p.m. EST. Nov. 2Start of the 2004-05 season. Jan. 510-day contracts may be signed. Jan. 10All player contracts guaranteed for rest of the season. Feb. 18-20All-Star weekend, Denver. Feb. 24Trading deadline, 3 p.m. EST. April 20Regular season ends. April 23Playoffs begin. June 7-10NBA predraft camp, Chicago. [...]
Gilbert Arenas had a third operation on his left knee Wednesday morning. Putting the Washington Wizards in full spin mode as they face another season of uncertainty concerning their franchise player. “I don’t know if it is a setback,” team president Ernie Grunfeld said. Grunfeld might be the only person who can say that with [...]
Philadelphia 76ers center Jason Smith underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee. In New York on Wednesday to repair an injury sustained early last month. Smith tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while doing drills in Las Vegas on Aug. 6. No timetable has been set for his return. Smith played in [...]
Coach Byron Scott plans to handle Paul with care throughout training camp. And the preseason to avoid overworking him, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Im going to handle him with care, but with the same enthusiasm and drive that I normally handle him with, coach Byron Scott said. This is very assuring news for Paul [...]
Chicago-area native Dwyane Wade now has an Olympic gold medal. To go with his NBA championship ring as a Miami Heat guard. A bowling trophy? Not yet. But at least he sports one very cool bowling shirt. In town last week for events benefiting his Wade World charities–aimed at helping kids in at-risk situations–Wade arrived [...]
God surely guides the steps of a South African-Swiss basketball hero. What do you want to be when you grow up? asked the teacher. I want to play basketball in the NBA (National Basketball Association), responded the 10-year-old boy with stars in his eyes. Stop playing. That will take you nowhere. This is Switzerland, retorted [...]