Mike D’Antoni stood near the sideline Tuesday with arms folded, smiling as he watched players speed by during full-court drills. At that moment, he might’ve been the only one in the gym enjoying himself. D’Antoni’s New York Knicks are going to play fast, just like his Phoenix teams did for the past 4 1/2 seasons. Read Original Post Here
Yao Ming’s birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt. The 7-foot-6 center — who turned 28 on Sept. 12 — has missed more than 80 games across the last three seasons with four separate injuries. In 2005-06, he contracted an infection in his left big toe that required surgery, then broke his left foot later.
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Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers considered taking his team on a tour of the historic Newport mansions, then he realized it might be a waste of time. “For some of my players, their mansions might be bigger,” Rivers said after the first day of training camp amid the polo pony and sailboat set. “They might not be impressed.” The defending NBA champions set up camp in Newport on Tuesday, heading about…
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Heat general manager Randy Pfund, who helped Miami win the 2006 NBA championship as the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday. Pfund said Monday night that it was “the perfect time to pursue other opportunities within the NBA,” without offering specifics. Team president Pat Riley — who already had final say on virtually all personnel moves — will assume at least some of… Read Original Post Here
Ben Gordon’s contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard and the Chicago Bulls are both hoping for a resolution by midweek. Gordon was on hand for the team’s media day Monday, the day before training camp opens, but said he won’t practice until after Wednesday’s deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer. Read Original Post Here
There was no noticeable limp when Manu Ginobili walked into the San Antonio Spurs training facility Monday. Even better, there was no sign of bad feelings from his teammates. Ginobili, who had surgery on his left ankle in early September, could miss at least two months of the season. Though off crutches and out of a protective boot, he’s still got plenty of rehab. Read Original Post Here
The Houston Rockets, buzzing about the arrival of Ron Artest, already have injury concerns with Tracy McGrady. Houston’s leading scorer said Monday that his left shoulder is arthritic and will require surgery after this season. He also said his left knee is healing slower than expected from surgery in the spring. Read Original Post Here
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins will be kept out of scrimmages during training camp because of offseason surgery on his left shoulder. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Tuesday that Perkins is allowed to run the floor “as long as no one else is running up and down the floor with him.” Perkins injured his shoulder in Game 4 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Read Original Post Here
Heat general manager Randy Pfund, who helped Miami win the 2006 NBA championship as the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday. Pfund said Monday night that it was “the perfect time to pursue other opportunities within the NBA,” without offering specifics. Team president Pat Riley — who already had final say on virtually all personnel moves — will assume at least some of… Read Original Post Here
Ben Gordon’s contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard and the Chicago Bulls are both hoping for a resolution by midweek. Gordon was on hand for the team’s media day Monday, the day before training camp opens, but said he won’t practice until after Wednesday’s deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer. Read Original Post Here
