Thabeet returns to his roots, pushes for change in homeland
At seven foot three inches (2.21m), Hasheem Thabeet towered tall over his contemporaries at the University of Connecticut college basketball team.
Reports: Ricky Rubio will remain in Spain
Ricky Rubio’s Spanish pro team has agreed to trade his rights to Regal FC Barcelona in a deal that will prevent the 18-year-old point guard from joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for two years, according to two internet reports.
Jackson’s future with Golden State unclear
Whether Stephen Jackson returns to the Golden State Warriors this season is unclear.
Yahoo! Sports reports Rubio to stay in Spain for two seasons
Ricky Rubio is staying in Spain for the next two seasons, according to a report published by Yahoo! Sports.
Former NBA player Tim James finds true calling in U.S. Army
Tim James apologized for being late. A rough day at work, said the Miami Heat’s 1999 first-round draft pick. Vehicles broke down, problems flared up, and he simply fell behind.
Jayson Williams seeking to overturn NJ convictions
The prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter more than five years ago could find himself back in court, this time to answer allegations that the former NBA star was the victim of racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct.
NBA Cares continues its commitment to Johannesburg
The seventh edition of Basketball without Borders Africa will once again engage NBA/WNBA Players and coaches in community service projects focusing on education, grassroots basketball development and HIV/AIDS education, deepening its commitment to the African community. Dikembe Mutombo leads a contingent of NBA/WNBA players and coaches including Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh and Dirk Nowitzki as camp coaches.
Symphony Hall’s $1M improvements nearly completed
A $1 million improvement project at Springfield’s historic Symphony Hall will be mostly completed in time for the Sept. 11 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.
Hall of Fame spruces up for enshrinement (AP)
A $1 million improvement project at Springfield's historic Symphony Hall will be mostly completed in time for the Sept. 11 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. The ceremony is usually held at the Hall of Fame, which can accommodate about 1,200 people. With this year's high-profile class that includes Michael Jordan, David Robinson and John Stockton, the event was…
New Orleans Hornets bring back Sean Marks
The New Orleans Hornets have signed free-agent Sean Marks, bringing the reserve center back for a second-straight season.