Comments Off

Yao Ming says Cleveland move “unknown”

BEIJING(AP) Rockets center Yao Ming has called a possible move to Cleveland an ``unknown'' amid rumors that the Cavaliers' new Chinese part owners want to sign him.
Comments Off

Bryant says he’s staying with Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.(AP) Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers even he if opts out of his contract this summer. Phil Jackson said his health will dictate whether he returns as coach.
Comments Off

Thabeet cites shoulder in canceling workout

MEMPHIS, Tenn.(AP) Hasheem Thabeet canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies on Sunday citing a shoulder injury, but he also had plans to talk to other teams.
Comments Off

LeBron moving summer camp from Akron to San Diego

SAN DIEGO(AP) LeBron James is moving his King's Academy summer basketball camp from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, to the campus of UC San Diego.
Comments Off

New Brooklyn arena deal unveiled

NEW YORK(AP) Developer Bruce Ratner will pay the Metropolitan Transportation Authority $20 million up front and another $80 million in installments for the right to use land it owns to build a basketball arena in Brooklyn.
Comments Off

Suns move their training camp to San Diego

PHOENIX(AP) The Phoenix Suns will hold this season's training camp at the University of San Diego.
Comments Off

Knicks figure to have PG option with No. 8 pick

GREENBURGH, N.Y.(AP) Mike D'Antoni's system is in place. The New York Knicks still need help running it.
Comments Off

Jordan sizes up Henderson, Williams ahead of draft

CHARLOTTE, N.C.(AP) Terrence Williams was so nervous at seeing Michael Jordan he was sweating profusely - while stretching. Gerald Henderson was drier, but had to endure relentless grief about being a Duke guy.
Comments Off

Heat make qualifying offers to Moon, Anthony

MIAMI(AP) The Miami Heat have made qualifying offers to forward Jamario Moon and center Joel Anthony.
Comments Off

Judge: Jayson Williams to remain free on bail

SOMERVILLE, N.J.(AP) Retired NBA star Jayson Williams will remain free on bail after a judge on Monday rejected a prosecutor's request to revoke the bail and send him to prison for covering up the shooting of a hired driver more than seven years ago.