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Sep 27, 2007 5:40 AM CDT

Matrix to Become a Laker?

Marion wants out of Phoenix; Los Angeles trade looks likely after Kobe approves

(Newser) - Shawn Marion, having agitated for a trade out of Phoenix, is being considered by Los Angeles; he would replace Lamar Odom as Kobe's sidekick, a move meant in part to placate the disgruntled Lakers superstar. SportingNews.com reports that both Kobe and Marion are amenable to the deal—the sticking...

Seattle Sues SuperSonics

Sep 25, 2007 5:59 PM CDT

Seattle Sues SuperSonics

City tries to stop NBA team's owners from breaking arena lease and fleeing town

(Newser) - In the latest struggle between local governments and pro sports teams over who foots the bill for the places they play, the city of Seattle has filed suit to try to stop the SuperSonics from breaking their lease at the city's Key Arena before 2010 and moving elsewhere. The NBA...

NCAA's Hoop Dreamers Open Ties with China

Sep 20, 2007 5:08 PM CDT

NCAA's Hoop Dreamers Open Ties with China

Memphis coach's deal with basketball body has long-term goals

(Newser) - University of Memphis coach John Calipari signed a deal this week with the Chinese Basketball Association, part of an effort to bolster NCAA exposure in China and forge an alliance that could make the country a hot spot for future recruiting, the New York Times reports. "We're basically putting...

AK-47 to Utah: I Want Out

Sep 20, 2007 3:59 AM CDT

AK-47 to Utah: I Want Out

Kirilenko blogs about frustration with coach's 'negative impact'

(Newser) - After rekindling his love of basketball with the Russian national team at the European championships, Utah forward Andrei "AK-47" Kirilenko wrote a blog entry venting his frustration with coach Jerry Sloan and requesting a trade. Kirilenko, 26, took issue with Sloan's use of guilt as a motivating factor, maintaining...

Witness: Isiah Used F-Word, L-Word With Employee

Sep 19, 2007 6:17 AM CDT

Witness: Isiah Used F-Word, L-Word With Employee

Drama climbs in $10M sexual harassment suit

(Newser) - According to Jeffrey Nix, a 15-year Knicks employee and confidant of plaintiff and coworker Anucha Browne Sanders, coach and GM Isiah Thomas called her a "f---ing bitch" and "f---ing ho" in a March 2004 meeting, then told her months later that he was in love with her. Nix...

NBA Reinstates Pugilistic Ref

Sep 18, 2007 4:57 AM CDT

NBA Reinstates Pugilistic Ref

Veteran Crawford was suspended in April for 'improper conduct'

(Newser) - NBA commissioner David Stern reinstated referee Joey Crawford yesterday, telling ESPN that Crawford now "understands the standards of game management and professionalism the NBA expects." Stern had suspended the veteran official on April 17th after an on-court altercation with Spurs player Tim Duncan. Crawford ejected Duncan from the...

Phoenix Nets First WNBA Title

Sep 17, 2007 7:15 AM CDT

Phoenix Nets First WNBA Title

Mercury smother the Detroit Shock, 108-92

(Newser) - Champagne was flowing after the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Detroit Shock, 108-92, in the final game of a 5-game championship series last night, reports the Arizona Republic. Cappie Pondexter, the series MVP, had 20 points in the second half, and teammate Penny Taylor led the scoring with 30 points in...

Knee Will Cost Oden Season

Sep 13, 2007 3:54 PM CDT

Knee Will Cost Oden Season

Trail Blazers rookie out 6-12 months after microfracture surgery

(Newser) - The top pick in the NBA draft will likely spend the 2007-08 season on the bench after exploratory surgery on Greg Oden's right knee revealed cartilage damage, ESPN.com reports. The Portland Trail Blazers' 7-footer will spend eight weeks off after surgeons fixed the problem today with microfracture surgery, but...

Hall-of-Famer Jackson Could Bail Out
of Lakers

Sep 7, 2007 3:45 AM CDT

Hall-of-Famer Jackson Could Bail Out of Lakers

Coach unhappy with management

(Newser) - The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Phil Jackson last night, securing his position in basketball history. His role with the Lakers, however, is not quite as clear. Jackson has an to offer re-sign, but said if the team "doesn't move forward quickly, and that's the second round...

Shaq Files for Divorce

Sep 5, 2007 7:17 AM CDT

Shaq Files for Divorce

Marriage to mom of four of his kids 'irretrievably broken'

(Newser) - Shaquille O'Neal has filed for divorce from his wife of 5 years, Shaunie, the mother of four of his five children. The petition filed on behalf of the Miami Heat center and aspiring law enforcement officer says the marriage is "irretrievably broken," the Miami Herald reports.

James Revives Dream Team

Sep 3, 2007 1:34 PM CDT

James Revives Dream Team

James Leads US to Victory at FIBA; Raises Hopes for Beijing

(Newser) - Basketball phenom LeBron James made a team-record 31 points during the 118-81 victory against Argentina in the FIBA Americas championship last night. Argentina, the defending Olympic champion, was missing key players including Manu Ginobili, but still secured a place in Beijing. The American team won 10 games in 12 days,...

Carmelo Leads US to Another FIBA Win

Aug 28, 2007 8:42 AM CDT

Carmelo Leads US to Another FIBA Win

Mexico puts up best fight so far, but US prevails, 127-100

(Newser) - The US continued its domination of the FIBA Americas Tournament last night, beating Mexico, 127-100, despite holding only a 15-point lead—its smallest so far—at halftime. The Mexican team, led by former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson, outscored the US in the second quarter. "They just played every second...

Talented Ex-NBA Player Meets Tragic End

Aug 22, 2007 1:40 PM CDT

Talented Ex-NBA Player Meets Tragic End

Fiery crash killed Griffin; career undone by substance abuse

(Newser) - Several days after a fiery car wreck in Houston, the man in an SUV hit by a train was identified yesterday as Eddie Griffin, a former first-round NBA draft pick whose career was short-circuited by alcohol. The Houston Chronicle reports Griffin's body was so badly burned that dental records were...

Disgraced Ref Breaks Silence, Says He's Sorry

Aug 17, 2007 8:36 AM CDT

Disgraced Ref Breaks Silence, Says He's Sorry

Donaghy retreats to Fla. home to await sentencing, possible other charges

(Newser) - Tim Donaghy spoke directly to the press yesterday for the first time since the scandal surrounding the ex-NBA ref broke, but with his sentence pending and reports of possible charges in other jurisdictions swirling, he wasn't able to say much. "I'm very sorry about what happened," the confessed...

Donaghy Pleads Guilty in NBA Betting Scandal

Aug 15, 2007 2:00 PM CDT

Donaghy Pleads Guilty in NBA Betting Scandal

Former referee says he was paid for picking winners correctly

(Newser) - Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy admitted to betting on games he officiated and pleaded guilty today to two gambling-related felony counts. Donaghy, who turned himself in, told a Brooklyn judge he divulged game information and his picks on NBA games to gambling associates; he was paid for correctly choosing winning...

NBA Ref Will Plead Guilty

Aug 15, 2007 3:28 AM CDT

NBA Ref Will Plead Guilty

Tim Donaghy charged with betting on NBA games he officiated

(Newser) - The former NBA referee accused of betting on league games will plead guilty today, according to an AP source. Tim Donaghy, whose lawyer declined comment, is expected to surrender in Brooklyn's federal court today. NBA commish David Stern has called Donaghy an "isolated criminal," and says his actions...

Police Nab Suspects In NBA Robberies

Aug 11, 2007 11:00 AM CDT

Police Nab Suspects In NBA Robberies

Four charged in Curry, Walker home invasions

(Newser) - Police have arrested four men who are charged in connection with the armed robberies of NBA players Antoine Walker and Eddy Curry. Last month's crimes were similar in execution—armed men broke into the athletes' Chicago-area homes, tied them up, and held them at gunpoint while stealing jewelry, cash, and...

Hardaway Headed to Heat

Aug 10, 2007 7:52 AM CDT

Hardaway Headed to Heat

Oft-injured former All-Star attempts comeback with Shaq and Co.

(Newser) - Penny Hardaway and his balky 36-year-old knees are headed to Miami after not playing in the NBA for over a year. The ex-All-Star signed a 1-year, $1.2 million deal with the Heat yesterday after turning Pat Riley's head during workouts recently. With once and future teammate Shaquille O'Neal, Haradway...

Celtics Bid To Lure Miller Out of Retirement

Aug 9, 2007 6:53 AM CDT

Celtics Bid To Lure Miller Out of Retirement

41-year-old Pacer would provide needed depth

(Newser) - The newly star-studded Boston Celtics might not be done wheeling and dealing quite yet. They've been in touch with retired Pacer Reggie Miller in an attempt to lure him out of retirement, and—according to GM and former on-court rival Danny Ainge—Miller is considering it. "Reggie and I...

O'Neal Wants Trade to Team Kobe

Aug 7, 2007 4:54 AM CDT

O'Neal Wants Trade to Team Kobe

Pacer yearns to go West, but LA can't meet in the middle

(Newser) - Jermaine O'Neal wants to be traded to the Lakers, and if the Pacers don't make it happen he'll bail on his contract at the end of the season, the Indy Star reports. The two clubs have sat down, but Indiana appears to be salivating over center Andrew Bynum, with whom...