LeBron James snatched the opening shot right off the rim, raced the ball all the way up the floor himself and made a tough runner while moving away from the basket. No problem with the ankle. No trouble with Turkey, either. James scored 20 points and was a defensive force Thursday night in his exhibition debut, helping the U.S. Read Original Post Here
Chicago general manager John Paxson considers Luol Deng a big part of the Bulls future after the restricted free agent signed a six-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. “Signing Luol has always been a priority for this organization and we have always felt that he was a big part of our future,” Paxson said Thursday in a statement.
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Businessman and former NBA great Dave Bing says he’s seriously considering running for mayor of Detroit because of scandals surrounding the incumbent and other problems in the city where he played for most of his Hall-of-Fame career. Bing said Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s legal and image troubles, a federal probe into a sludge recycling contract and Detroit’s underachieving public schools, are… Read Original Post Here
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made Wednesday morning, but was expected later in the day or Thursday. Read Original Post Here
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made Wednesday morning, but was expected later in the day or Thursday. Read Original Post Here
Yao Ming was held to 14 points and the rest of China’s team was overwhelmed by dogged Australia defense in a 67-55 loss Wednesday in a pre-Olympic warmup. The Houston Rockets center was 5-for-8 from the field in 30 minutes. Yao had few touches as Australia forcing 25 turnovers. “We have a lot to improve on in a short time, but we will do our best,” Yao said. Read Original Post Here
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made Wednesday morning, but was expected later in the day or Thursday. Read Original Post Here
The Houston Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson, who played for the Kings from 2000-05, and another player — likely rookie forward Donte Greene, according to two NBA people who confirmed the deal, but spoke on condition of anonymity…
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Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made Wednesday morning, but was expected later in the day or Thursday. Read Original Post Here
Yao Ming was held to 14 points and the rest of China’s team was overwhelmed by dogged Australia defense in a 67-55 loss Wednesday in a pre-Olympic warmup. The Houston Rockets center was 5-for-8 from the field in 30 minutes. Yao had few touches as Australia forcing 25 turnovers. “We have a lot to improve on in a short time, but we will do our best,” Yao said. Read Original Post Here
