Beasley returns to practice with Heat

Fri, 04 July 2008 00:09:53 GMT

Michael Beasley returned to practice with the Miami Heat on Thursday, one day after the No. 2 overall pick in last week′s NBA draft was knocked out of his first official summer-league workout with a chest bruise. Beasley was inadvertently elbowed by a teammate during a defensive drill about 45 minutes after Miami opened its summer-league camp Wednesday morning.

Quick action needed if Seattle wants new team

Thu, 03 July 2008 09:36:32 GMT

With the SuperSonics on their way out, Seattle needs to act fast if it wants a new NBA team soon. Commissioner David Stern sent the city a warning Wednesday, saying officials have less than 18 months to come up with a funding plan for a KeyArena renovation if there′s hope of an NBA return within five years. A settlement reached Wednesday between the SuperSonics and the city terminates the current lease and allows owner Clay Bennett to move the team to Oklahoma City for the 2008-09 season.

Sonics released from Seattle lease, will move

Thu, 03 July 2008 09:36:11 GMT

The city of Seattle and the SuperSonics reached a last-minute settlement before a judge was to rule in their KeyArena lease dispute. The settlement was reached Wednesday just hours before U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman was to announce her verdict in the trial between the city and the team. The settlement was announced by Pechman on the federal court Web site.

Paul, Hornets agree to new 3-year, $68M deal

Fri, 04 July 2008 02:15:26 GMT

Chris Paul and the Hornets have reached a contract agreement that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons. Lance Young, Paul′s agent, said Paul agreed Thursday to a three-year extension with a player′s option for a fourth year. The total value of the deal is $68 million. Paul has one season remaining on his current contract.

From Davis to Artest, what free agents are worth

Thu, 03 July 2008 18:10:13 GMT

Baron Davis: selfish. Gilbert Arenas: overpriced. Not all free agents are as good as they seem. Charley Rosen puts them in their place.

Which teams are poised for a big turnaround?

Thu, 03 July 2008 19:28:23 GMT

Remember how bad the Celtics were two years ago? Randy Hill looks at which teams might enjoy similar turnarounds.

Beasley catches elbow, leaves 1st Heat practice

Thu, 03 July 2008 00:58:35 GMT

Michael Beasley′s first official practice with the Miami Heat ended quickly. Beasley was struck in the chest by an inadvertent elbow during a defensive drill about 45 minutes into Miami′s first summer-league workout session Wednesday, and the No. 2 overall pick in last week′s NBA draft was taken to a doctor for observation.

Roundup

Wed, 02 July 2008 14:59:13 GMT

Davis to ditch Warriors for Clippers

Thu, 03 July 2008 00:31:43 GMT

Baron Davis is on his way home.

Report: Warriors wooing Brand with max offer

Wed, 02 July 2008 22:07:56 GMT

Will Baron Davis and Elton Brand end up trading jerseys?

Sonics released from Seattle lease, will move

Thu, 03 July 2008 02:24:53 GMT

From Davis to Artest, what free agents are worth

Thu, 03 July 2008 00:28:06 GMT

Baron Davis: selfish. Gilbert Arenas: overpriced. Not all free agents are as good as they seem. Charley Rosen puts them in their place.

Roundup

Tue, 01 July 2008 06:51:52 GMT

Clippers want to keep Brand, Maggette

Tue, 01 July 2008 21:38:53 GMT

The Los Angeles Clippers want to keep Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, each of whom has opted out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. As soon as the pair made their intentions known, team president Andy Roeser said the Clippers will be aggressive in trying to convince them to stay. He also said the team will be contacting other free agents.

NBA hires Army Maj. Gen. Johnson to oversee refs

Tue, 01 July 2008 19:25:49 GMT

The NBA hired Army Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson on Tuesday as senior vice president of referee operations, a newly created position to help strengthen the league′s officiating programs following the Tim Donaghy scandal. The move splits executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson′s role into two positions, a plan commissioner David Stern announced last fall.