Hawks’ Childress signs with Greek club (AP)
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.
Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade is feeling the heat from business partners after a failed restaurant venture.
Europe looking very attractive for NBA free agents
Brandon Jennings isn’t the only one heading to Europe. It’s an option for NBA players too. And that’s reason to worry, says Mike Kahn.NBA/~4/343699618″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
James likely will miss exhibition vs. Canada
U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday’s exhibition against Canada as he recovers from a mild right ankle sprain. James shot baskets on the sidelines but was held out of a scrimmage at Valley High School on Wednesday. “If the gold medal game was tomorrow, he’d play,” coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “But we’re not playing the gold medal game, or a medal round game right now. So we would rather be cautious right now.NBA/~4/344063936″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
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.
Warriors re-sign G Ellis to $66M deal (AP)
The Golden State Warriors made sure they would have Monta Ellis in their backcourt at least for the near future, re-signing the explosive guard to a six-year deal worth about $66 million Thursday. Ellis, who was a restricted free agent, is expected to take over at point guard next season in Don Nelson’s up-tempo offense after two-time All-Star Baron Davis opted out of his contract earlier this…
Knicks sign 16th player in G Roberson (AP)
The New York Knicks signed guard Anthony Roberson on Friday, giving them 16 players under contract and a crowded backcourt. Roberson has played 36 career NBA games with Memphis and Golden State, but spent last season in Turkey and Israel. The Knicks signed him to a deal after he averaged 14.8 points in five games for their summer league team.
Prison for 2 linked to disgraced NBA ref
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.
Trail Blazers sign Nicolas Batum
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed French guard-forward Nicolas Batum. The 6-foot-8 19-year-old was the 25th overall pick in the draft by Houston, which traded his rights to Portland for picks Darrell …
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