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. Nets owner Ratner says sale to Russian businessman final piece to new arena, move to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey Nets owner Bruce Ratner says the sale of the NBA team to Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov is the final piece to building an $800 million arena and moving the Nets to Brooklyn. Bobcats reach terms with former Hawks guard Flip Murray on 1-year dealCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Lee, Knicks reach 1-year contract for about $8 millionNEW YORK — Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce launches campaign to fight childhood obesityNEW YORK — Paul Pierce has launched a campaign to fight childhood obesity. Russian tycoon’s bid to purchase New Jersey Nets called ‘unpatriotic’MOSCOW — Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov’s bid to buy the New Jersey Nets was called “unpatriotic” by a member of his country’s upper parliament chamber’s sports committee. Taurasi scores 28 points in Phoenix’s 103-94 victory over Sparks in Game 1 of West finalsLOS ANGELES — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points and the Phoenix Mercury hit 14 3-pointers to hold off the Los Angeles Sparks 103-94 Wednesday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Western Conference finals. Encouraged by rebound from foot surgery, Yao won’t play next season but vows to returnHOUSTON — Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action — just not next season. Timberwolves allow Blount to skip training camp, preseason and seek roster spot elsewhereMINNEAPOLIS — Mark Blount will not join the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have given his agent permission to seek a new team for the veteran center. Utah Jazz say Matt Harpring won’t participate in camp, start of NBA seasonSALT LAKE CITY — Veteran forward Matt Harpring will not take part in the team’s training camp or preseason and will miss the start of the regular NBA season. From Russia with cash: Billionaire to buy New Jersey Nets, bring franchise to BrooklynEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Could the New Jersey Nets become the Nyets? NBA, players union wrap up second collective bargaining meetingNEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association already agree on one thing: They are glad they started talking early. Russia’s richest man reaches deal to buy controlling stake in NJ Nets, much of new arenaNEW YORK — Russia’s richest man has a deal to buy a controlling interest in the New Jersey Nets and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn. Major League Baseball opens China training center in quest to nurture game, find new talentWUXI, China — There’s a Babe Ruth in training right now. Here in China. Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says on his blog that he’s made offer to buy New Jersey NetsMOSCOW — Russia’s richest man, an amateur basketball player who made billions in metals, says he wants to buy the New Jersey Nets in exchange for funding the team’s troubled plans to build an arena in Brooklyn. NBA, players association differ over ability of replacement refereesNEW YORK — The NBA’s president of basketball operations is confident replacement officials would perform well if they are needed when games begin. ‘Haven’t sugarcoated anything’: New Wizards coach Saunders confident he, Arenas will get alongWASHINGTON — New Washington Wizards coach Flip Saunders knows what he’s getting into with Gilbert Arenas. Artest: Fans can point fingers at me if Lakers don’t repeat as NBA champsSAN DIEGO — Pardon Ron Artest if he’s a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. Reunited and it feels so good: Kidd, Marion glad to be teammates on MavericksDALLAS — Shawn Marion had it easy when he broke into the NBA. All he had to do was grab rebounds for Jason Kidd to start fast breaks, then hustle to the other rim to try finishing off those quick scoring chances. Chris Paul not worried about replacement referees calling gamesNEW YORK — Because of his size, many teams will always try to be physical with Chris Paul. Ex-NBA player “Pooh” Richardson testifies about call from officer-friend before 2005 drug raidPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson reluctantly testified Monday that his close friend, a Philadelphia police officer, tipped him about an imminent drug raid involving his half-sister. Ex-NBA player testifies against officer-friend who tipped him off to raid on his sister’s homePHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson has testified in the trial of a police-officer friend charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid. Beasley returns to Heat workouts after rehab stayMIAMI — Michael Beasley is back with the Miami Heat. Gasol, Spain pound Serbia 85-63 to win first European basketball titleKATOWICE, Poland — Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead world champion Spain to a 85-63 win over Serbia in the final of the European basketball championship Sunday. Spain pounds Serbia 85-63 to win first European basketball titleKATOWICE, Poland — Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead world champion Spain to a 85-63 win over Serbia in the final of the European basketball championship Sunday. Fired referee on list for replacement training camp next weekNEW YORK — A referee who was previously fired by the NBA is among the group of replacements who have agreed to participate in training camp next week. Spain defeats Greece 82-64 to reach final at European basketball championshipKATOWICE, Poland — World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. LeBron James signs in Cleveland - books, that is, as fans camp out for chance to get autographWESTLAKE, Ohio — LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers. James signs in Cleveland _ books, that is, as fans camp out for chance to get his autographWESTLAKE, Ohio — LeBron James autographed books for hundreds of fans. Next, they want his signature on a contract extension with the Cavaliers. Euro basketball quarterfinals: Greece beats Turkey 76-74 in OT, Slovenia defeats Croatia 67-65KATOWICE, Poland — Greece hung on for a 76-74 overtime win against Turkey on Friday, and Slovenia overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Serbia 67-65 in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship semifinals. Cleveland Cavaliers star Delonte West arrested after Md. traffic stop; found carrying 3 gunsUPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was arrested Thursday after officers pulled him over for speeding on a motorcycle while carrying two loaded handguns and a loaded shotgun in a guitar case. NBA to train replacement referees next week after failing to reach accord with referee unionNEW YORK — The NBA will hold training camp next week with replacement officials, saying the referees union has rejected its final contract offer. |
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