NBANBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver calls Bryant Gumbel's comments on HBO about Commissioner David Stern "outrageous." In his closing commentary on Tuesday's "Real Sports," the longtime TV host said Stern had "always seemed eager to be viewed as some kind of modern plantation overseer treating NBA men as if they were his boys." Filling in for the ill Stern at...
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Lacob looks to put his stamp on Warriors (AP)
Joe Lacob let out a deep breath and acknowledged the hard work behind his hiring frenzy, a rare break to reflect. For one brief moment anyway. Then, he quickly turned his attention back to everything still left on a lengthy to-do list. Lacob had nearly completed his conscientious front-office overhaul last month by adding yet another key piece in what has become his personal project of rebuilding...
Griffin to miss charity game due to cut (AP)
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin has pulled out of a charity basketball game in Oklahoma City this weekend because of a cut on his right foot. Griffin's agent, Sam Goldfeder, said Wednesday that Griffin was hurt while swimming in the ocean but that it's a minor injury and he should be back on the court soon.
Sale of 76ers to Harris completed (AP)
In the end, the scene looked straight out of an ultimate Broadway encore. One and two owners on the stage turned into seven, eight, nine, all single file and holding enough personalized 76ers jerseys to fill a few racks at the merchandise store. All that was missing was a bow. The Philadelphia 76ers are under new management -- lots and lots of management, that even includes a dose of Hollywood star...
Italian team can't sign Kobe this month (AP)
The Italian club Virtus Bologna says "unexpected engagements" have made it impossible to sign Kobe Bryant this month, but both sides will keep working toward a deal in November. Bologna President Claudio Sabatini told The Associated Press this month he had reached a tentative deal with Bryant's agent or a 10-game contract worth more than $3 million.
Knicks C Turiaf to join French club (AP)
Asvel says New York Knicks center Ronny Turiaf will play for the French club during the NBA lockout. Turiaf will join San Antonio Spurs guard and fellow Frenchman Tony Parker, who is a part owner of Asvel and also has agreed to play for the club during the lockout. Turiaf told Asvel's website on Monday that he plans to arrive in France on Thursday and start practicing with the club this...
James honored by Boys & Girls Clubs (AP)
LeBron James of the Miami Heat has received the "Champion of Youth" award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The award was presented to James by actor Denzel Washington, the club's national spokesman. The award recognizes the relationship that the two-time NBA MVP has had with clubs across the country for the past several years.
Nuggets' Gallinari rejoins Italian team (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari rejoined his former Italian team Olimpia Milano on Tuesday, agreeing to play until the NBA lockout ends. "I'm happy for the opportunity that Olimpia offered me to get back on the court with the team that I had some unforgettable experiences with," Gallinari said.
Mavs' Fernandez signs with Real Madrid (AP)
Dallas Mavericks forward Rudy Fernandez has signed with Real Madrid's basketball team during the NBA lockout. Madrid says Fernandez has agreed to play in Spain during the labor negotiations. The deal includes an option for Fernandez to play with Madrid once his contract with the NBA champions ends.
Snider: 'Economics' led to sale of 76ers (AP)
Overlooking construction of an entertainment development on the former site of the Spectrum, Ed Snider has a clear view of what he believes is the next great destination in the Philadelphia sports complex. From his corner office at the Wells Fargo Center, Snider has his eyes on the birth of the first great gathering site for scores of sports fans before or after a game from one of the...
Ainge, Rivers eager for end of lockout (AP)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers and general manager Danny Ainge have been playing a lot of golf lately. They may have extra time to play more. With the NBA lockout in progress, the scheduled opening of training camp next week remains in jeopardy. Rivers and Ainge fended off questions Monday about the labor problems between the league and its players association.
Navarro helps Spain repeat as Euro champ (AP)
Juan Carlos Navarro stole the spotlight from what was supposed to be a big matchup between Pau Gasol and Tony Parker, leading Spain to it second straight European basketball championship. Navarro scored 27 points to lead Spain to a 98-85 victory over France in the final on Sunday. "This is a historic team," said Navarro, who is known in his homeland as "La Bomba" for his scoring...
Durant says players won't back down (AP)
Kevin Durant made his points on the court and off it Saturday, throwing down several thunderous alley-oops during a charity pickup game and saying afterward that the players will not give in to the owner's demands in the ongoing NBA labor negotiations. Durant, John Wall and other NBA players headlined the "Clash of the Superstars" at Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C.
Bryant still mulling playing overseas (AP)
Kobe Bryant said that he's still considering playing overseas because an owners' lockout of players threatens to sabotage the upcoming NBA season. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar told The Associated Press on the sidelines of a youth basketball clinic in Singapore that he didn't know if there will be a 2011-12 season and hasn't ruled out playing abroad.
Artest changes name to Metta World Peace (AP)
Ron Artest's bid to become Mr. World Peace was delayed, but not denied. A court commissioner granted the Lakers forward's request to officially change his name to Metta World Peace on Friday, three weeks after the bid was blocked because Artest had unpaid traffic tickets. Artest, 31, did not attend a brief hearing Friday.
Hawks being sold, will stay in Atlanta (AP)
Alex Meruelo and the Atlanta Hawks are poised to make NBA history. The Hawks have scheduled a news conference for Monday to announce the team and Philips Arena are being sold to Meruelo, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday. The son of Cuban immigrants is a California developer and pizza chain owner.
Mullin would work for Warriors again (AP)
Chris Mullin harbors no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors, and the Hall of Famer says he would go back to work for them under the new regime if the fit were right. He's not ruling that out, either. Mullin -- set to be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next Friday night -- counts new coach Mark Jackson among his close friends.
Pacers owner Simon loses court ruling (AP)
A judge on Friday tentatively ruled against Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife in the beginning phase of a wrongful dismissal trial involving the nanny that they fired. Claudia Leite's lawsuit claimed she was fired because she became pregnant. A chauffeur has also joined in the suit. Superior Court Judge Amy Hogue said that while she found Simon and his wife to be credible witnesses,...
Beasley shoves fan at playground game (AP)
Michael Beasley shoved a heckler in the face with his hand during a playground game, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward later sought out the fan shook his hand. In the second half of a summer league game at Dyckman Park in Washington Heights, Beasley was jawing back and forth with a fan who was getting on his case.
NBA: Stern paid less than Selig, Goodell (AP)
Two league officials say NBA Commissioner David Stern makes less than baseball's Bud Selig or the NFL's Roger Goodell, leaving his salary far below the more than $20 million that's been reported. Some reports had Stern's salary at $23 million, angering locked-out players being asked to accept pay cuts in a new collective bargaining agreement.
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