All Entries in the "Basketball" Category
Odom scores 14 in Mavericks debut (AP)
DALLAS (AP)—While competitors like the defending champion Dallas Mavericks have altered their rotations, the Oklahoma City Thunder is standing pat. Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. The Thunder reached the Western Conference finals last season before falling in five games to the Mavericks
Heat end Magic’s 22-game preseason run (AP)
MIAMI (AP)—Once the Miami Heat started running away from the Orlando Magic, they simply did not stop. LeBron James scored 19 points, roster hopeful Terrel Harris added 16 and the Heat outscored the Magic by 29 points over the game’s final 27 minutes, cruising to a 118-85 win in the preseason opener for both teams. “The adrenaline and energy was certainly pumping early on,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said
Knicks to sign PG Davis (AP)
NEW YORK (AP)—Point guard Baron Davis will sign with the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of his plans said Sunday. ESPN.com first reported Davis’ intentions. Davis is expected to sign Monday, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there won’t be an announcement until the signing is official.
Pacers to deal G Rush to Warriors (AP)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—The Indiana Pacers will trade guard Brandon Rush to the Golden State Warriors for forward Louis Amundson. The Bay Area News Group first reported the deal
Rubio wows crowd in Timberwolves debut (AP)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)— Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night. Rubio had six points, seven assists and six rebounds in 23 minutes, eliciting chants of “Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole!” in the fourth quarter in homage to his Spanish roots.
Kings claim ex-Nets F Outlaw off waivers (AP)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)—The Sacramento Kings have claimed forward Travis Outlaw off waivers under the NBA’s new amnesty provision, filling out the frontcourt with another veteran
Paul set for first Clippers practice (AP)
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Life has been kind to Chris Paul in his first few days living under the sunny southern California sky. It will get a whole lot better once he’s able to take the court with his teammates for the first time. Paul was at the team’s Playa Vista training facility Saturday afternoon and was expected to take part in his first practice later in the evening
Celts’ Green to miss season for aneurysm (AP)
BOSTON (AP)—Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will have surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire season, the team announced on Saturday as it traveled to Toronto for its exhibition opener against the Raptors. Green is scheduled for an operation on Monday at the Cleveland Clinic
Pistons re-sign Stuckey for 3 yrs., $25M (AP)
Rodney Stuckey is returning to the Pistons. Detroit announced Saturday that the restricted free agent signed a new contract.
Wife of Lakers’ Bryant files for divorce (AP)
ORANGE, Calif. (AP)— Kobe Bryant’s wife, who stood by her husband when he was charged with sexual assault in 2003, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences after a decade of marriage. Vanessa Bryant signed the papers on Dec