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NBA PM: Blazers Tender Oden?
The Portland Trail Blazers have told Greg Oden's representatives that they will tender him the one-year, $8.8 million qualifying offer and make him a restricted free agent. »Read More
NBA PM: Could Calipari Coach the Knicks?
John Calipari signed an eight-year contract extension with the University of Kentucky on Monday, but by Tuesday The New York Post's Marc Berman was already predicting the transient coach's next move: Madison Square Garden. »Read More
NBA PM: New Nets Say Hello, Goodbye
Future Nets rookies MarShon Brooks, Jordan Williams and Bojan Bogdanovic said a quick "hello" and "goodbye" to the media at the team's practice facility on Monday morning. »Read More
NBA PM: What About Shumpert’s Shot?
So Iman Shumpert can't shoot, right? The Knicks first-round pick hit only 40.6% of his field goals in his final collegiate season, and even though he made over 80% of his free throws, Shumpert's... »Read More
#27 JaJuan Johnson
With the 21st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers chose guard Nolan Smith from Duke University. »Read More
#16: Nikola Vucevic
Philadelphians should feel good about USC center Nikola Vucevic, the 76ers' first-round draft pick and 16th overall selection, because he fills a serious need for the team. And, just as importantly, Vucevic seems like... »Read More
NBA PM: Bobcats’ 2 Lotto Picks
When coach Paul Silas spoke with HOOPSWORLD at the NBA Draft Lottery, he said he hoped to add athleticism and shooting. They managed to do both on draft night. »Read More
NBA PM: Fredette’s Curious Draft Stock
Jimmer Fredette's draft stock is somewhere between five and five million, or maybe it just seems that way. »Read More
NBA PM: Timberwolves Work the Phones
Within the last few hours two Tweets have completely changed the scope of the rumored talks between the Lakers and Timberwolves. »Read More
NBA PM: Irving Remains Cavs’ Top Choice
The Cleveland Cavaliers took a peak at Kentucky's Brandon Knight and Enes Kanter on Monday, but the team remains committed to drafting Duke point guard Kyrie Irving with the first overall selection. »Read More
NBA PM: Rubio Begins NBA Journey
Ricky Rubio is still in his native Barcelona, but his heart and his signature are now in Minnesota. The 20-year-old Spaniard held a press conference on Friday to announce the new chapter in his... »Read More
NBA PM: Knight Wants to Face Irving
Brandon Knight got his first taste of Utah on Thursday, and, if most mock drafts are right, that's where he'll begin his professional career next season. »Read More
NBA PM: Unraveling Jeremy Tyler
NBA PM: Unraveling Jeremy Tyler »Read More
NBA PM: Humbled James Clarifies Statement
LeBron James is slightly more popular than taxes at the moment, so following his exit interview with the HEAT on Tuesday, he decided to take a more humble approach. »Read More
NBA PM: Sneak Peak at ’11-’12 Mavs
As the basketball-loving world heaps praise upon the 2010-2011 Dallas Mavericks, here are a few names to remember for 2011-2012. »Read More
NBA PM: James, Wade Try Comedy
Following the morning shootaround, Wade and James both feigned sickness in an apparent effort to poke fun at Nowitzki, who had reportedly been dealing with a fever and a sinus infection while helping the... »Read More
NBA PM: Dirk, LeBron Set the Tone
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki told reporters that he's healthy and ready for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. And seeing as how this is the last game of the season in Dallas,... »Read More
NBA PM: Isiah Returning to Detroit?
Isiah Thomas is credited with being everything from once-in-a-lifetime player to a historically bad, bordering on irresponsible, executive. He's battled Larry Bird, New York tabloids, and coworkers; but for as many enemies as Thomas... »Read More
NBA PM: Do 76ers Really Need Ellis?
The 76ers already have two other players at shooting guard—Jodie Meeks and Evan Turner—which means an Ellis-for-Iguodala trade would likely signal a few more roster moves by Philadelphia. »Read More
NBA PM: Chalmers Sticking In Miami?
Chalmers was once without a spot in the rotation, but by late November he had clawed his way into coach Erik Spoelstra's good graces, and, thanks to an impressive postseason effort this year, may... »Read More
NBA PM: Is Malcolm Lee a Point Guard?
Bruins guard Malcolm Lee believes he can play the point at the next level. »Read More
NBA PM: Dirk Worries About Pace, Not Brace
Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki isn't the least bit concerned about his broken finger or the brace he will have to wear on it. »Read More
NBA PM: Shaq Says ‘Goodbye’
Shaq posted a very brief video on Tout.com and made a few statements on his Twitter account to declare that he's retiring from basketball after 19 years in the league. »Read More
NBA PM: Does Indy Like Fredette?
Could Fredette Land With Indy? Former BYU sharpshooter Jimmer Fredette worked out for the Pacers on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com’s Chad Ford, and did feel a little winded at times. “This was my first... »Read More
NBA PM: Pippen Said What?
Scottie Pippen was frequently referred to as “Robin” to Michael Jordan’s “Batman” throughout the 1990s, but he stepped out from that allusion during his Friday morning interview with ESPN Radio’s “Mike and Mike in... »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers Tighten Belt, NBA to Follow?
Sports fans greet labor disputes with the same tired cliché: It’s the millionaires vs. the billionaires! Equally unfunny and over simplistic, the maxim omits the thousands upon thousands of low and middle-income people who... »Read More
NBA PM: Bargnani Wants to Stay
Andrea Bargnani made a surprise visit into the headlines Tuesday when Toronto Star reporter Dave Feschuk revealed what the Raptors big man told Italy’s Sky Sports. When asked where he would sign if he... »Read More
NBA PM: Union Files Complaint
The NBA Players Union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday in hopes of preventing the owners from imposing a lockout when the collective bargaining agreement expires on June 30th,... »Read More
NBA PM: Hammond Going ‘Best Player’
In 2009-2010 the Milwaukee Bucks were the plucky upstarts of the NBA. Andrew Bogut evolved into an elite center; rookie point guard Brandon Jennings electrified audiences; and the team embraced coach Scott Skiles’ defensive... »Read More
NBA PM: Grunfeld Has His Star
Ernie Grunfeld wasn’t anxious in the moments leading up to Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Wizards GM was less than an hour from learning his team’s fate, but instead fidgeting or shifting nervously, the... »Read More
NBA PM: Can Fredette Make the Jump?
Jimmer Fredette isn’t listening anymore. The critics who deride the BYU legend for his defense and athleticism; the Cougar faithful who’ve anointed him as their golden boy—Fredette is tuning them all out as he... »Read More
NBA PM: The Lottery’s Other Winner
There was no competing with Cleveland’s story at Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The Cavaliers, a team spurned by its home-state star and being represented by the owner’s 14-year-old son, Nick, who suffers from neurofibromatosis... »Read More
NBA PM: Can the NBA Drive 45?
Can the NBA Drive 45? NBA owners have been pining for a hard salary cap seemingly since the soft cap was put in place back in the early 1980s. Every time the possibility would... »Read More
NBA PM: Time to Fear the Bulls?
We all knew the Bulls were good before last night. Tom Thibodeau’s “Coach of the Year” honor and Derrick Rose’s MVP award are Chicago’s most-often cited credentials, but the Bulls also ranked atop the... »Read More
NBA PM: Keeping the Band Together?
Why Keep the Band Together? Doc Rivers sounds ready to return for another year as Celtics head coach, which likely means Rajon Rondo and The Big 3 will be back in Green next season.... »Read More
NBA PM: All-Rookie Teams Named
This year’s T-Mobile All-Rookie team is smattering of all kinds. There are top picks (two of them!), a second-rounder and one guy who went undrafted… in 2007. NBA Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin... »Read More
NBA PM: Is Brown Bound for the Bay?
Former Cavaliers coach Mike Brown and current Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey will be the first two interviews for the Warriors as they attempt to fill their head-coaching vacancy, ESPN.com’s Marc Stein is reporting. One... »Read More
NBA PM: All-Defensive Team Named
If the music industry were the NBA, Outkast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below would be earning its Grammy for "Best Album" any day now. That’s because NBA awards—particularly those associated with defense—are dispensed on the basis... »Read More
NBA PM: Carlisle, Mavs Staying Cool
(Reporting for the NBA PM was provided by HOOPSWORLD’s Bill Ingram and Derek Page) Physically, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle reminds everyone of an older Jim Carrey until he opens his mouth and reminds us just... »Read More
NBA PM: Walker, Knight or Fredette?
The NBA Draft Lottery, like any lottery outside of Shirley Jackson’s, is a lot of fun until you lose. The reception before the event feels like the crowd of "The Price is Right" fell... »Read More
NBA PM: Could D-Will Go To Europe?
Deron Williams has given some indications that he hopes to ink an extension with the Nets once he’s eligible to do so, but the potential lockout has him thinking about his international options. “I’m... »Read More
NBA PM: Shaq, Haslem Still Out
Still No Shaq, Haslem Shaquille O’Neal and Udonis Haslem were integral parts of the 2006 NBA Champion Miami HEAT, but suddenly that seems like eons ago. O’Neal, who now plays for the Celtics (well,... »Read More
NBA PM: Pierce Takes the Blame
Rather than criticize the referees, Celtics forward Paul Pierce took the blame, to some extent, Monday for being ejected for two technical fouls in Sunday’s loss to the HEAT. "The referees called what they... »Read More
NBA PM: Austin Rivers Has Work to Do
Future Duke Blue Devils guard Austin Rivers was all smiles as he stood outside of the visitors’ locker room at Madison Square Garden. His father Doc—who once played home games in the historic building—had... »Read More
NBA PM: Knicks Won’t Have to ‘Break Bank’ for Williams
The NBA is about to embark on a summer of demands. Commissioner David Stern reportedly wants to reduce the players’ cut of Basketball Related Income from 57% to 45%. The players want fewer restrictions... »Read More
Playoff Preview: HEAT vs. Celtics
It wasn’t written about much at the time, but the Celtics’ late-season swoon expedited a much-anticipated postseason clash with the HEAT. Boston played .500 ball over the final 20 games and was subsequently eclipsed... »Read More
NBA PM: Billups Still a Knick
Knicks president Donnie Walsh has been working in the NBA since the 1970s, so he’s been around long enough to know an easy decision when he sees one. Wednesday Walsh—who is expected to sign... »Read More
NBA PM: Rose Will Play Tuesday
Bulls point guard Derrick Rose didn’t practice on Monday, but his sprained left ankle won’t keep him from playing against the Pacers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. “It’s not broke, so... »Read More
NBA PM: Stern Warming Up to Replay
NBA referees aren’t perfect, so commissioner David Stern is working toward a solution. During his stop in Philadelphia on Thursday night, Stern told CBSsports.com’s Ken Berger that coaches may have the ability to throw... »Read More
NBA PM: Love Wins Most Improved
Perhaps the easiest NBA award—or rather, the one that elicits the least amount of disgust from fans—is the Most Improved Player superlative. And by selecting Minnesota’s Kevin Love for the honor this season, the... »Read More
NBA PM: Knight, Jones Declare
The Draft Just Got Better Kentucky Wildcat freshmen Brandon Knight and Terrence Jones and junior DeAndre Liggins have declared for the NBA Draft, but won’t hire an agent, the school announced Wednesday. For a... »Read More
NBA PM: Was it Really an Upset?
It’s been almost two days since the Hornets pulled out a 109-100 Game 1 shocker over the Lakers, but the word “upset” is slowly being replaced by “trend.” Obviously the lower-seeded New Orleans was... »Read More
NBA PM: The Master of Simplicity
Simplicity is beautiful. The Celtics needed a quick answer after Toney Douglas’ 3-pointer gave the Knicks an 85-82 lead with 37.8 seconds left in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday night.... »Read More
NBA PM: Has Fields Hit the Rookie Wall?
Has Fields Hit the Rookie Wall? All things considered, the Knicks are very fortunate to have gotten so much out of second-round pick Landry Fields. The rookie from Stanford averaged 9.7 PPG, made 39.3%... »Read More
Playoff Preview: HEAT vs. 76ers
The 76ers aren’t a bad team. They just look that way whenever they face the HEAT. Miami has already breezed past Philadelphia three times this season, but as the two franchises prepare for their... »Read More
NBA PM: D-Will Wants to Stay?
Nets guard Deron Williams told the Associated Press that he’s encouraged with the direction of the team and could wind up signing a long-term extension. "I like this organization a lot," Williams said. "I... »Read More
NBA PM: Augustin Bounces Back
Not many people heard about D.J. Augustin’s abysmal second season. The soft-spoken Bobcats point guard hasn’t made a lot of national news down in Charlotte, so average NBA fans didn’t notice his scoring average... »Read More
NBA PM: Knicks-Celtics Isn’t ‘War’
The United States suffered over 25,000 casualties in the Revolutionary War. We lost nearly nine times that amount in the Civil War and the two World Wars combined cost America no less than 500,000... »Read More
NBA PM: Douglas Follows Billups’ Lead
Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni has some habits. For instance, Leandro Barbosa started only 11 games for him in Phoenix in 2005-2006, but still managed to play nearly 200 more minutes than Kurt Thomas, who... »Read More
NBA PM: Calipari New York Bound?
Calipari to Take Bite Out of Big Apple? All of the Knicks fans who live in constant fear of Isiah Thomas’ return were given something else to worry about Friday. The New York Post‘s... »Read More
NBA PM: Dampier Isn’t Done Yet
HEAT centers Erick Dampier and Zydrunas Ilgauskas were each selected in the 1996 NBA Draft, which is a roundabout way of saying that Miami is really, really old at the position. Both 35 year... »Read More
NBA PM: Irving to Enter NBA Draft
And the Top Pick Is… Duke freshman Kyrie Irving has declared for the NBA Draft in a statement on the school’s Web site. “Our whole program is overjoyed with having Kyrie here for one... »Read More
NBA PM: Young Has A Revelation
Everyone can take a lesson from Thaddeus Young. The 76ers combo forward followed two inspiring seasons with an off note in 2009-2010. His field goal percentage—which was a robust 53.9% as a rookie—had dwindled... »Read More
NBA PM: Fear the Sixers
You need three superstars to win a title, right? That’s why the HEAT brought LeBron James and Chris Bosh together with Dwyane Wade? And isn’t that why Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups joined Amar’e... »Read More
NBA PM: Lowry NBA’s Most-Improved?
The Most-Improved Player award is a dubious distinction at any level. For those who remember Little League, MIP usually went to the kid who was impossibly terrible, but worked hard to become just flat-out... »Read More
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