Dan Gilbert's letter misses the mark
This just can't happen to a professional sports league in the United States. The New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers all agreed to a three-team trade that would send Chris Paul to L.A., Pau Gasol to One form of this “Chris Paul trade” was previously vetoed by David Stern late this week, [...]
Read MoreCeltics start practice with 9 players
By Laura Farrell The St. Joseph Celtics basketball teams had a busy weekend – fighting it out in 13 tough games resulting in 7 wins and 6 losses, as well as an all-day service project on Saturday at Eden Gourmet in South Orange which collected Big Baby had been sent to Orlando in a sign-and-trade [...]
Read MoreOrlando: Gilbert Arenas waived under amnesty clause
ORLANDO: Taking advantage of the league's new get-out-of-a-contract card, the Magic waived Gilbert Arenas and the $62 million he was owed over the next three seasons as one of the first moves after the lockout formally ended. Arenas still gets his The deal adds about $2 million to Orlando's cap figure, which was already high. [...]
Read MoreOrlando Magic give Dwight Howard's camp permission to speak with three teams
Late Friday night, Dwight Howard was reportedly given permission to speak to three different teams about a trade. The news came from Howard's agent, who also said the New Jersey Nets were one of those teams. The report Free agency officially opened on Friday afternoon and, contrary to what the average fan might think, there [...]
Read MoreChris Paul trade rejected: Was it really to save NBA parity?
By Marcus Thompson II / Contra Costa Times The Golden State Warriors lost out on their top free-agent target, center Tyson Chandler, to New York, and their bid for a superstar in New Orleans point guard Chris Paul is at best on life support. Gary Washburn joined Toucher & Rich to discuss what went on [...]
Read MoreBrandon Roy retires after doctor tells Trail Blazers guard that long-term …
Brandon Roy will announce his decision to seek a medical retirement from the Portland Trail Blazers, reports ESPN's Chris Broussard. Roy has had three knee surgeries in the past 18 months, but had Contributor Network Dec 7, 6:36 am EST Brandon Roy(notes) is a very hot topic with the Portland Trail Blazers as well as [...]
Read MoreSources: Blazers' Brandon Roy to retire
RT @SteveNash: Sad to hear Brandon Roy's retiring. Great contribution in a career too short. Wish him well in his next chapter. Big Day, 1st, @dinodurandvhm & I r takin ova @935KDAY @ 5 pm 2nd, we got a show at #Terrace in Pasadena Let's Go! Brandon Roy will announce his decision to seek a [...]
Read MoreBrandon Roy retiring brings pain, gain
Well, we've brought news of the Dallas Mavericks losing some key players to Free Agency, the Memphis Grizzlies losing Shane Battier to Free Agency, and the Denver Nuggets losing some players to China. Now, the Trail Portland, OR, United States (AHN Sports) – Just as the Portland Trail Blazers were ready to announce center Greg [...]
Read MoreDwight Howard met with Nets executives, leading Magic to consider tampering …
Dwight Howard and Chris Paul have been traded to the 2012 Los Angeles Lakers roster. The official news story headline will probably read this once trade negotiations have been complete. According to Matt Barnes, Dwight Howard has already said he wants by Evan Dunlap on Dec 1, 2011 11:34 PM EST in Reviews ESPN's Marc [...]
Read MoreDwight Howard reportedly to ask Magic for trade to Nets
Pau Gasol (from left), Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom would be the likely trade chips if the Lakers pursue deals for Chris Paul and/or Dwight Howard. (Reuters). Mark Heisler of Sheridan Hoops raised the possibility last week Pau Gasol (from left), Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom would be the likely trade chips if the Lakers [...]
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