Marion wants out of Phoenix; Los Angeles trade looks likely after Kobe approves
Sporting News Sep 27, 07 5:40 AM CDT
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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 point is an extension for Marion.
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City tries to stop NBA team's owners from breaking arena lease and fleeing town
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Sep 25, 07 5:59 PM CDT
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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 franchise's Oklahoma-based owners claim they're losing money under the deal.
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Memphis coach's deal with basketball body has long-term goals
New York Times Sep 20, 07 5:08 PM CDT
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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 together an exchange program," Calipari said from Beijing.
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Kirilenko blogs about frustration with coach's 'negative impact'
Salt Lake Tribune Sep 20, 07 3:59 AM CDT
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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 the coach had a "negative impact" on him.
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Drama climbs in $10M sexual harassment suit
Associated Press Sep 19, 07 6:17 AM CDT
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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 did not personally hear either conversation.
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Veteran Crawford was suspended in April for 'improper conduct'
ESPN Sep 18, 07 4:57 AM CDT
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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 game, asking him, "Do you want to fight?"
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Mercury smother the Detroit Shock, 108-92
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Sep 17, 07 7:15 AM CDT
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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 an offensive showdown.
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Trail Blazers rookie out 6-12 months after microfracture surgery
ESPN Sep 13, 07 3:54 PM CDT
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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 it could take a year for Oden to recover fully.
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Coach unhappy with management
Los Angeles Times Sep 7, 07 3:45 AM CDT
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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 of the playoffs, then I think we have to reconsider."
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Marriage to mom of four of his kids 'irretrievably broken'
Miami Herald Sep 5, 07 7:17 AM CDT
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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.
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James Leads US to Victory at FIBA; Raises Hopes for Beijing
Associated Press Sep 3, 07 1:34 PM CDT
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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, echoing early Dream Team successes.
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Mexico puts up best fight so far, but US prevails, 127-100
Associated Press Aug 28, 07 8:42 AM CDT
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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 of the game," said a relieved Mike Krzyzewski.
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Fiery crash killed Griffin; career undone by substance abuse
Houston Chronicle Aug 22, 07 1:40 PM CDT
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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 needed to confirm his identity.
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Donaghy retreats to Fla. home to await sentencing, possible other charges
New York Daily News Aug 17, 07 8:36 AM CDT
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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 felon told the Daily News.
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