Rockets assign center Greg Smith to D-League
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has assigned center/forward Greg Smith back to Houston’s single-affiliation NBA D-League partner Rio Grande Valley. The assignment marks the 35th time an NBA player has been assigned to his NBA D-League affiliate during the 20.. .. read more..
With Jeremy Lin’s emergence, Knicks games added in Asia
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Jeremy Lin International Linsation, at least this week Jeremy Lin is making the Knicks must-see TV in Asia. The NBA says Thursday its Asian TV partners have added Knicks games to their broadcast schedules following the emergence of Lin, the first American-born NBA player of Chinese or Taiwanese des.. .. read more..
Nets guard Keith Bogans has fractured left ankle, torn ligament
Thursday, February 9, 2012
New Jersey Nets guard Keith Bogans has been diagnosed with a complete tear of the deltoid ligament as well as a fractured left ankle, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. The injury occurred during last night’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons. Bogans will undergo surgery on Monday, .. .. read more..
Kobe Bryant says right wrist injury has healed
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Kobe Bryant Rather competitive Kobe Bryant told me after Lakers practice on Wednesday the torn ligament in his right wrist is completely behind him. “I got through it,” Bryant said. When I asked him if he would use the term “healed,” Bryant said: “Yes.” Bryant said he stopped using the pregame inje.. .. read more..
Arena in Anaheim ready, waiting for NBA team
Thursday, February 9, 2012
If they renovate it, will the NBA come? The groundbreaking ceremony outside Honda Center on Wednesday was for a $20 million arena renovation project, which will benefit customers who attend NHL games, concerts and other events in a building that will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. But the.. .. read more..
Hawks sign center Erick Dampier to 10-day contract
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Erick Dampier Big and old. Can bump into people The Atlanta Hawks can use some help up front and they\'re willing to give veteran center Erick Dampier a 10-day audition. The Hawks today signed the 15-year veteran to a 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. .. .. read more..
Wilson Chandler intends to sign with Nuggets
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wilson Chandler Probably craves some pizza Restricted free-agent forward Wilson Chandler plans to re-sign with the Denver Nuggets once he finishes playing in China, his agent told Yahoo! Sports. Chandler signed with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association during the NBA lockout and .. .. read more..
Cavs rookie Kyrie Irving out with concussion
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving has his first NBA injury — a concussion. The star guard, who has lived up to being the No. 1 pick in this year\'s draft, was kept out of Wednesday night\'s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a head injury. The team did not disclose Irving\'s concussion until.. .. read more..
Houston to host 2013 NBA All-Star weekend
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Houston will once again play host to a constellation of the world’s brightest stars as it has been selected as the site of NBA All-Star 2013, the NBA announced today. The 62nd NBA All-Star Game will be played on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Toyota Center, which will also host the NBA Rising Stars Challe.. .. read more..
Pistons forward Jason Maxiell watches diet
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Postgame meals in the Pistons\' locker room when the team is on road are a personal trainer\'s nightmare. Fried chicken strips, pizzas and french fries are just a few of the calorie-filled snacks players gorge on well past recommended dining hours. Jason Maxiell tries to eat healthy, and he credits h.. .. read more..
Chauncey Billups does not plan to retire yet
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups realized his worst fears Tuesday when an MRI exam revealed he has a torn left Achilles\' tendon that will end his first season with the team. But the 35-year-old Billups doesn\'t plan on retiring. “No, sir. There is no way I\'m going to crawl out of the league,.. .. read more..
Hornets sign Donald Sloan to 10-day contract
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed guard Donald Sloan to a 10-day contract. Sloan, a Texas A&M University product, appeared in five regular season games with the Atlanta Hawks this season before being released on January 27. Originally signed by Atlanta on December 9,.. .. read more..
Chauncey Billups out for season with torn left Achilles tendon
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Chauncey Billups Career may be over Clippers guard Chauncey Billups suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in last night’s 107-102 Clippers’ win in Orlando. The injury, which occurred with 5:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, will sideline Billups for the remainder of the 2011-12 NBA season. Billups.. .. read more..
Wizards waive center Hamady Ndiaye
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Washington Wizards announced today that they have waived center Hamady Ndiaye. Ndiaye appeared in three games for the Wizards this season and appeared in 10 games for the Iowa Energy (the Wizard’s NBA D-League affiliate). He was originally selected by Minnesota with the 56th overall pick in the.. .. read more..
Kris Humphries wants Kim Kardashian divorce trial to be on TV
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Kris Humphries Does not want to keep up with the Kardashians The Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries divorce has become a bitter fight, and we\'ve learned Kris\' lawyer intends to put reality TV on trial … but that could blow up in his face. Sources tell us … Kris and his lawyer, Lee Hutton, w.. .. read more..
Lakers waive forward Derrick Caracter
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward Derrick Caracter, it was announced today. Caracter, who was assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League on January 25, has played 4 games (1 start) with the D-Fenders this season, averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks i.. .. read more..
Clippers waive forward Solomon Jones
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Los Angeles Clippers today waived forward Solomon Jones. In 10 games played for the Clippers this season, Jones averaged 0.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. The Clippers roster now stands at 14 players. .. read more..
Grizzlies waive forward Josh Davis
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Memphis Grizzlies waived forward Josh Davis, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Davis (6-8, 235) averaged 1.9 points and 1.8 rebounds on .370 shooting in 8.7 minutes in 15 games for Memphis this season. The 31-year-old holds NBA .. .. read more..
Heat waive center Mickell Gladness
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have request waivers on center Mickell Gladness. Gladness appeared in six games with the HEAT this season totaling two points, eight rebounds, a steal and a block in 21 minutes of action. He was signed in is second stint with the HEAT as a free agent on Decem.. .. read more..
76ers assign Craig Brackins to D-League
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have assigned second-year forward Craig Brackins to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Brackins has appeared in eight games for the Sixers this season. Brackins (6-10, 230) was assigned to the D-League three times last seaso.. .. read more..