With Shaquille O’Neal experiment behind them, Steve Nash and Suns looking to turn up heatPHOENIX — With the failed Shaquille O’Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best. NJ prosecutor’s office in spotlight as attorneys for Jayson Williams seek to prove racial biasSOMERVILLE, N.J. — Current and former employees of a New Jersey prosecutor’s office will be asked whether the manslaughter case against black former NBA star Jayson Williams has been racially biased. For Dwyane Wade, on-court play _ not off-court issues _ the focus as Heat camp loomsMIAMI — It’s getting tougher for Dwyane Wade to keep his private life private. Blake Griffin ready to see what he can do to turn around ClippersLOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin has battled Los Angeles’ famous traffic. He’s played Good Samaritan for a woman in a stalled car. He’s been photographed by paparazzi. Swingman Jamal Crawford accepts new backup role as newcomer in Hawks’ potent backcourtATLANTA — Jamal Crawford, a starter through most of his nine years in the NBA, says he’s ready for a new role as a backup with the Atlanta Hawks. 76ers F Brand ready to shoulder the load after injury-riddled 1st season in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA — Elton Brand finally began to feel like his old All-Star self at a Los Angeles gym where summer pickup games featured some of the NBA’s top stars. Brand, Paul Pierce, Ron Artest, Emeka Okafor all played for hours, usually with no refs, banging and shoving and dishing out all kinds of abuse. Lead negotiator for locked-out referees removes himself from talksThe lead negotiator for the locked-out NBA referees says he is removing himself from the talks in hopes of spurring a deal with the league. Newlywed Lamar Odom rejoins Lakers after weekend weddingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Pardon Lamar Odom for looking tired. Erik Spoelstra’s second season as Heat coach gets underway with desire for continuity, edgeMIAMI — A year ago, the first day of practice may have seemed incredibly significant to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Mercury sends high-powered offense against Fever’s tough defense in WNBA FinalsPHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury are all about offense, with All-Stars Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter leading a talented cast of scorers in search of the team’s second WNBA title in three years. Duncan, Ginobili return healthy for overhauled Spurs on eve of training campSAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker didn’t see many familiar faces Monday when he returned to work after an unusually long summer for the San Antonio Spurs. Aqua Man: Hornets’ Stojakovic does water exercises in Mediterranean to help with ailing backNEW ORLEANS — Peja Stojakovic’s summer on the beaches of Greece wasn’t all about relaxation. Person familiar with the negotiations: Magic extend contracts for Van Gundy, GM Otis SmithORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic have extended the contracts of general manager Otis Smith and coach Stan Van Gundy, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday. Preseason NBA Standings
No-Tweet Heat: Miami players can network socially all they want _ just not at the arenaMIAMI — At 10:05 Monday morning, Dwyane Wade told his 96,348 followers on Twitter that he was heading to work. New Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis readies for first training camp with rebuilding teamMINNEAPOLIS — On the eve of his first training camp as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kurt Rambis described his coaching style as more of an educator than a disciplinarian. Cavaliers’ Delonte West fails to report to team’s first practice; coach says absence unexcusedINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Less than 24 hours after saying he was focused on basketball, Delonte West skipped Cleveland’s first day of practice. Wizards’ Arenas on rehab, regrets, returning from injury: ‘I’m not the entertainer anymore’WASHINGTON — Gilbert Arenas says he’s not going to be the entertainer anymore. Poison Union: Jazz forward Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership in ClevelandLONDON — Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov’s recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it’s LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Jackson would still like to leave Golden State for a winning teamOAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Jackson was his typical candid self: Yes, he still would like to be traded from the Golden State Warriors and is fed up with all the losing. Pondexter’s late scores give Mercury 119-116 OT victory over Fever in Game 1 of WNBA FinalsPHOENIX — The WNBA finals was supposed to feature Phoenix’s offense against Indiana’s defense. Obama to use international popularity to bring 2016 Olympics to ChicagoWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has said that he will leverage his international popularity to try to bring the 2016 Olympics to his hometown of Chicago. Mercury reach WNBA finals by beating Sparks in Leslie’s last gamePHOENIX — Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury are heading to the WNBA finals, and Lisa Leslie is heading off to retirement. Fever beat Shock 72-67 in Game 3, reach WNBA finals for first timeINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever advanced to the WNBA finals for the first time, beating the defending champion Detroit Shock 72-67 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Reesing throws for 3 TDs, No. 20 Kansas shakes off midweek fight and beats Southern Miss 35-28LAWRENCE, Kan. — Todd Reesing threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 20 Kansas shook off the effects of a midweek fight with the basketball team to hold off Southern Mississippi 35-28 on Saturday. Kansas still trying to figure out what happened between football and basketball teamsLAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas officials are still trying to figure out what happened during a series of altercations between members of the football and basketball teams this week. Parker has 24 points and 18 boards, Leslie scores 20 as Sparks even West finals with 87-76 winPHOENIX — The Los Angeles Sparks played with the desperation of a team on the brink of elimination — and a player facing the end of her career. Catchings scores 22 as Fever beat Shock 79-75 to force Game 3 in Eastern Conference FinalsINDIANAPOLIS — Tamika Catchings scored 22 points, and the Indiana Fever avoided elimination with a 79-75 win over the Detroit Shock in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night. Nuggets resist retooling, rely on current cast after advancing to conference finals last yearDENVER — While the top teams in the Western Conference bolstered their rosters by adding big name free agents, the Denver Nuggets largely stayed the course. Timberwolves give veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek tradeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves say they have given veteran guard Antonio Daniels permission to seek a trade. If Daniels and his agent cannot work out a deal, the Timberwolves will buy him out. No deal: Boozer returns for final year of contract with JazzSALT LAKE CITY — Carlos Boozer says he’s a little surprised to still be a member of the Utah Jazz. Nelson says he can handle Jackson for as long as swingman is with Golden StateOAKLAND, Calif. — Coach Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors will consider trading disgruntled star Stephen Jackson if the team can find the right situation. Raptors F Chris Bosh expected to miss start of training camp with strained left hamstringTORONTO — Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring. Knicks re-sign free agents David Lee, Nate Robinson to end quiet offseasonGREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks re-signed David Lee and Nate Robinson on Friday, two of their only moves in a quiet offseason. Fever’s Catchings is defensive player of the year for third timeINDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings has been named the WNBA’s defensive player of the year for the third time. |
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