Carolina on the minds of America’s Olympians
One of basketball’s most celebrated Odd Couples is back together. Larry Brown and Allen Iverson , the unbending coach and the free-spirited point guard, never really got along in Philadelphia.
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San Antonio fades as possible J.R. Smith landing spot
When free agent Corey Maggette spurned the Spurs, it appeared to be good news for J.R. Smith.
Denver Nuggets Roster Report
Sonny Weems, G, 6-6, Arkansas — Athletic swingman the Nuggets will take a look at for the future and who doesn’t make a lot of money.
‘100 Waiting Children:’ This week meet Docquez
Docquez was not interested in participating in a recent talent show. But then he heard they were giving out prizes, and he noticed that among the prizes was a basketball.
Iverson delivers on $100,000 promise
NBA All-Star guard Allen Iverson has formally donated the $100,000 grant he pledged in January to support local initiatives and other efforts, such as gun buyback programs.
On the Mark: Shaq challenges Stern to battle with rap
Anyone still wondering about the NBA’s much-alleged image problem is well-advised to view Shaquille O’Neal’s now-infamous experiment in freestyle rap.
Carmelo-to-Detroit rumors unlikely to stop any time soon
The silly season in the NBA where rumors, speculation, half lies — and full ones, too — seem to reside in the land of fact instead of their rightful home of fiction, is upon us now.
NBA mock draft
One of the deeper drafts in recent years also is becoming one the toughest to project because of so many trade discussions involving teams that own some of the high picks.
U.S. hoops team should win
LINCICOME: U.S. hoops team should win By Bernie Lincicome , Rocky Mountain News Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Photo by Russel A. Daniels/Associated Press Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the USA team, second from left, …
Wolves impressed by USC star in workout
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent seven officials, including coach Randy Wittman, to watch draft prospect O.J. Mayo work out in Chicago on Saturday for the Wolves and four other teams.
Report: Iverson won’t opt out of Nuggets’ contract
Allen Iverson won’t opt out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets , his agent told The Rocky Mountain News.
A.I. appears unlikely to opt out of contractNuggets center Marcus…
A.I. appears unlikely to opt out of contract By Chris Tomasson , Rocky Mountain News Originally published 08:06 p.m., June 19, 2008 Updated 08:08 p.m., June 19, 2008 Nuggets center Marcus Camby ran into …
Green, Ellington, Lawson withdraw from NBA draft
According to DraftExpress.com , North Carolina stars Ty Lawson, Danny Green and Wayne Ellington will all return to Chapel Hill to join Tyler Hansbrough in their quest for an NCAA championship.
Kickin’ It: Bad trade idea
No need for a Melo fellow. “The Detroit Pistons would be crazy to break up their team by trading for Carmelo Anthony.
Nuggets must get right player if Melo dealt
By Dave Krieger , Rocky Mountain News Saturday, June 14, 2008 Melo’s plans to include Beijing You can’t fire up a laptop without tripping over a Carmelo Anthony trade rumor these days.