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NBA Saturday: Kobe Being Kobe - HoopsWorld
One player, who chose to remain anonymous, texted: “No one likes or respects the Heat.” The majority of basketball fans are hoping Indiana can upset Miami and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They aren't alone, with a large number of players ...
Sources: Greg Oden has Knee Procedure - HoopsWorld
“Greg had long planned to have this procedure done,” one of the sources said. “He thought he'd wait until his knee was completely healed, but the doctor said Greg would get the greatest benefit by doing it now because it would help his recovery.
NBA Saturday: Phil Jackson to the Rescue? - HoopsWorld
Jackson has expressed interest in coaching Howard and the center would love to play for the legendary coach, according to sources close to the situation. If the Los Angeles Lakers lose to the Denver Nuggets, would Jackson be tempted to return to the ...
Source: 'Highly unlikely' Lin Returns - HoopsWorld
But a source said that, as of Monday evening, the pain in Lin's surgically-repaired left knee appeared likely to keep him from playing in Game 5. “Wednesday is probably too soon,” said the source, who added that the Knicks haven't completely ruled Lin ...
Source: 'Highly unlikely' Jeremy Lin Returns - HoopsWorld
But a source said that, as of Monday evening, the pain in Lin's surgically-repaired left knee appeared likely to keep him from playing in Game 5. “Wednesday is probably too soon,” said the source, who added that the Knicks haven't completely ruled Lin ...
NBA PM: Is Oklahoma City Poised for Title Run? - HoopsWorld
“That's a three-headed scoring monster that is really, really hard to stop,” the source said. “(Russell) Westbrook, (Kevin) Durant and (James) Harden, they look like the best right now. To beat them four times is going to be tough.
NBA PM: Bucks Riding Offense to Postseason? - HoopsWorld
“That will be an interesting team as an eighth seed since they added Monta Ellis,” the source said. The team is just 6-4 since they added Ellis and Ekpe Udoh from Golden State and both players have looked lost at times. Still, the offense they're ...
NBA Saturday: Jason Kidd Discusses Future - HoopsWorld
He has many friends in the organization and sources close to Kidd say that he wouldn't be opposed to playing a lesser role next season. While he could still start for other teams in the league, he may be fine coming off the bench for the Mavericks and ...
Denver Nuggets Re-Sign Wilson Chandler - HoopsWorld
By Alex Kennedy The Denver Nuggets have signed Wilson Chandler to a five-year contract worth $37 million, according to sources close to the situation. The two sides reached a deal on Sunday morning after meeting for several weeks.
Anthony Advised Against Signing J.R.Smith? - HoopsWorld
Contrary to popular belief, Anthony was leery of the Knicks bringing in his former Denver teammate three weeks ago and gave a thumbs down to upper management, according to a person close to the Knicks superstar. “If it happens, it happens and I'll be ...
NBA PM: Miami Signing Rasheed Wallace? - HoopsWorld
The 37-year-old wants to come out of retirement and sign with a contender before the end of the season, according to multiple sources close to the situation. Wallace last played for the Boston Celtics during the 2009-10 season, when he averaged 9.0 ...
NBA PM: Dwight Howard Wants Steve Nash - HoopsWorld
The Orlando Magic has made offers for Nash in the past and sources close to the situation say that they'll attempt to acquire the 16-year veteran in the next two weeks. Dwight Howard has asked the front office to pursue Nash and sources close to Howard ...
Source: Maloof Big Obstacle to New Arena - HoopsWorld
As the two sides attempt to resolve the portion of the $387 million pie that would be paid for by the Maloofs, a source close to the negotiations said it is abundantly clear that George remains an obstacle to a possible deal.
NBA AM: Is Dwight Howard Staying Or Going? - HoopsWorld
However sources close to the situation said that Howard to LA would require a commitment to stay beyond this year and Howard is not ready to do that for anyone. That could always change in the next 17 days, but sources were adamant that having the ...
NBA PM: Deron Williams To Dallas? - HoopsWorld
According to multiple reports and various sources close to a number of players, the Dallas Mavericks are about to disband the core group of players who helped them become NBA champs last June in an effort to land a key free agent next summer. ...
Source: Mavs Yet to Reach Out to Butler - HoopsWorld
... trips to sit down with officials from the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday and possibly the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, a source close to the situation confirmed Sunday night. ...
Bulls Exploring Sign-And-Trade Options - HoopsWorld
They've reached out to a number of free agents, but sources close to the situation say that the Bulls are also exploring the possibility of a sign-and-trade for either Jamal Crawford or Arron Afflalo. Chicago has been in contact with representatives ...
Prince May Give Detroit Another Shot - HoopsWorld
By HOOPSWORLD Tayshaun Prince leads the pack (which also includes Shane Battier and Grant Hill), and a source close to him said the veteran hasn't ruled out a return to Detroit just yet. Despite the overwhelming levels of dysfunction and defeats under ...
Sources: Crawford a Hot Commodity - HoopsWorld
A number of teams made calls to Crawford's camp on Wednesday including the New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources close to the ...
Sources: Knicks Paul's First Choice - HoopsWorld
Paul's first choice by far is to team up with the Knicks' Anthony and Amare Stoudemire to form yet another Eastern Conference big three, according to sources close to the situation. The Knicks should have enough room beneath the salary cap next summer ...
Is A NBA Labor Deal Close Again? - HoopsWorld
And at least three teams that requested anonymity, according to interviews conducted Wednesday by ESPN.com, are highly optimistic that the framework of a deal can be struck by Monday. But one source close to talks, referring to those aforementioned ...
NBA AM: Rose Isn't Worried About The Bulls - HoopsWorld
“If I was a betting man,” the source said, “my guess is that the Millers will sell the team within the next five years, unless this CBA changes the formula so that the team can make some money.” Greg Miller who serves as the CEO of the Jazz and runs ...
Sources: All-Star World Tour Postponed - HoopsWorld
By HOOPSWORLD The six-game, four-continent World All-Star Classic exhibition tour featuring two squads of All-Star NBA players is on hold, with Sunday's scheduled game in San Juan, Puerto Rico, postponed indefinitely, sources said. ...
Sources: Players Sign Contracts for Tour - HoopsWorld
Details of the six-game, four-continent exhibition tour by NBA players set to begin at the end of October have not been finalized, but 14 of the 18 players approached have contractually committed to the tour, sources said, and deals with ...
NBA AM: Is It Time For A Deal? - HoopsWorld
According to sources close to the situation just about where they were when the Players Association called it a day on Tuesday. Sources close to the process say there has been informal communication by phone and e-mail, but that nothing substantive was ...