Archive for August, 2008

Oklahoma City waives Marshall

August 21st, 2008

Oklahoma City waives Marshall
Forward Donyell Marshall won’t be making the move to Oklahoma City with the Seattle SuperSonics.
The King Triumphant: Olympics are erasing any questions about James’ stature atop basketball
Always that rarest of players, one better than the hype, LeBron James [...]

Original Dream Team is still better … but not by much

August 20th, 2008

Original Dream Team is still better … but not by much Nobody is ever going to be as good as the original Dream Team, but Mike Kahn says at least this group is in the discussion.
Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers and Tribe
Hear what Terry Pluto had [...]

Original Dream Team is still better … but not by much

August 20th, 2008

Original Dream Team is still better … but not by much Nobody is ever going to be as good as the original Dream Team, but Mike Kahn says at least this group is in the discussion.
Iguodala re-signs with Sixers for six years The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward [...]

Team USA’s swarming defense, offense too much

August 19th, 2008

Team USA’s swarming defense, offense too much With a blowout of Germany, Team USA picked up even more confidence heading into the quarterfinals, Charley Rosen says.
Team USA crushes Germany, faces Aussies next The U.S. Olympic team put away Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in a hurry. Next up: the only team so far [...]

Report: Gordon refuses to sign Bulls’ offer

August 18th, 2008

Report: Gordon refuses to sign Bulls’ offer Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon won’t sign the club’s one-year qualifying offer of $6.4 million, setting the stage for a possible departure from the team, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.
U.S. routs Spain, stays unbeaten in Beijing Four down, four to go. The U.S. men’s Olympic team [...]

U.S. routs Spain, stays unbeaten in Beijing

August 17th, 2008

U.S. routs Spain, stays unbeaten in Beijing Four down, four to go. The U.S. men’s Olympic team is halfway back to the top of the basketball world. And not even the world champions - on paper anyway - could give the Americans a game. Unleashing a lethal 3-point barrage for the first time [...]

NBA stars avenge ‘06 upset, roll over Greece

August 16th, 2008

NBA stars avenge ‘06 upset, roll over Greece Team USA took control of a close game and got some revenge for a humbling loss in 2006, beating Greece 92-69 on Thursday.
Williams might be the difference in Cleveland Cleveland is overstocked at guard, but Mike Kahn says Mo Williams is the shooter LeBron needs [...]

Cavs Acquire Mo Williams In Three-Team Deal

August 15th, 2008

Cavs Acquire Mo Williams In Three-Team Deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers have landed some offensive help for LeBron James in the backcourt by picking up point guard Mo Williams in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City.
Can’t we quit with LeBron rumors? He’s going to New York. [...]

Spain downs Germany behind Gasol

August 14th, 2008

Spain downs Germany behind Gasol Pau Gasol scored 13 points to help lead world champions Spain to a 72-59 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in Olympic basketball men’s Group B play. Gasol, of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, scored 13 points Thursday, while the Toronto Raptors‘ Jose Manuel Calderon led Spain with 15 [...]

Kobe Bryant Tops NBA Jersey Sales in China

August 13th, 2008

Kobe Bryant Tops NBA Jersey Sales in China
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard and other members of the U.S. Men’s National Basketball Team are in Beijing, seeking a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.
Warning signs abound in Angola win Team USA’s win over Angola might have [...]