Donaghy’s ex-classmates get prison terms (AP)
Donaghy’s ex-classmates get prison terms (AP)
Two former high school classmates of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy were both sentenced to more than a year in prison Thursday for their roles in a betting scandal that embarrassed the league. A federal judge in Brooklyn gave James Battista, a professional gambler and admitted drug addict, 15 months in prison for making bets based on inside tips.
Q&A with the Las Vegas MVP Jerryd Bayless
Just like Gilbert Arenas before him, Portland combo guard Jerryd Bayless wore No.
Warriors elect to keep Kelenna Azubuike
Kelenna Azubuike inked a three-year, $9-million US offer sheet with the Clippers.
Which restricted free agents are worth big dough?
Okafor? Role player. Monta? Made for Nellie-ball. These are factors as Charley Rosen decides which free agents deserve big dough.NBA/~4/342739255″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Hawks’ Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
Josh Childress is leaving the Atlanta Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United States. The Hawks had the right to match an offer from another NBA team, but not from an international club.
Sebastian Telfair re-signs with Timberwolves
Sebastian Telfair averaged 9.3 points in his first season with the Timberwolves.
A source with knowledge of the negotiations says Emeka Okafor is ready to move on, rather than accept what the Charlotte Bobcats have offered long-term for his services.
Warriors match offer, keep G Azubuike (AP)
Kelenna Azubuike will return to the Golden State Warriors after the club matched the Los Angeles Clippers‘ three-year, $9 million contract offer for the shooting guard on Thursday. Azubuike averaged 8.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 81 games last season with the Warriors, who signed the former Kentucky guard out of the NBA Developmental League in January 2007.
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