Lawyer: Pitino believed $3,000 was for medical insurance, not abortionLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick Pitino’s attorney says the coach gave $3,000 to a woman accused of trying to extort him so that she could buy health insurance. Person familiar with deal says Hornets trade Butler to Clippers for 2nd-round draft pickNEW ORLEANS — The Hornets have agreed to trade starting shooting guard Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers for a future second-round draft choice. Louisville coach Rick Pitino tells cops he had sex at restaurant with woman in extortion caseLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino on Wednesday apologized for his “indiscretion” of having sex with a woman who later was charged with trying to extort him and vowed to continue coaching the Cardinals for as long as “they will have me.” Michael Vick tells campers after reaching goals he let others ‘take all that away from me’
Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery on non-shooting hand after injury during practice in SpainMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers center Pau Gasol has finger surgery after injury during practice with Spain teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery after injuring finger while with Spain’s national teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol underwent surgery on his left hand after injuring it during practice with Spain’s national team. Kahn says Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is ’still very problematic’MINNEAPOLIS —Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said point guard Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is “still very problematic” and he remains unsure of when the fifth overall pick will come to the United States. Denver Nuggets restricted free agent forward Linas Kleiza opts to take his game to GreeceDENVER —Restricted free agent forward Linas Kleiza of the Denver Nuggets is taking his game to Europe. Timberwolves reach agreement with Kurt Rambis to become team’s new coachMINNEAPOLIS —After years spent playing under Pat Riley and coaching under Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis is finally getting a chance to run a team. Rookies Griffin, Hansbrough recovering from summer injuriesGREENBURGH, N.Y. —Blake Griffin grabbed a microphone for a little practice working in TV. Tyler Hansbrough pulled up a chair and watched one. Person with knowledge of negotiations tells AP that Rambis reaches deal to coach TimberwolvesMINNEAPOLIS —Long considered the heir apparent to Phil Jackson in sunny Los Angeles, Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis is taking a much different, and colder, route to a head coaching job. AP Source: Wolves reach verbal agreement with Rambis to become next coachMINNEAPOLIS —A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a verbal agreement with Kurt Rambis to become the team’s next head coach. Denver send Hunter, 2010 pick to Grizzlies in exchange for future 2nd rounderMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Denver Nuggets swapped Steven Hunter, a protected 2010 first-round pick and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a future conditional second rounder, Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said Friday. Hawks keep playoff team core together by re-signing forward Marvin WilliamsATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks re-signed forward Marvin Williams on Friday, their last bit of unfinished offseason business. Person familiar with deal: Pistons, Ben Wallace reunite, agree to $1.3 million, 1-year dealDETROIT — A person with knowledge of the deal says Ben Wallace is coming back to the Detroit Pistons. GM Pritchard calls Brandon Roy pillar of Trail Blazers franchisePORTLAND, Ore. — Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard called Brandon Roy a pillar of the franchise at a press conference Friday during which he formally announced Roy’s multiyear contract extension. LeBron James not likely to sign contract extension with Cavaliers until after seasonAKRON, Ohio — LeBron James is going to make the Cleveland Cavaliers wait — and sweat. Trail Blazers, Roy to hold Friday press conferencePORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers scheduled a Friday morning press conference to discuss Brandon Roy’s multiyear contract extension. Timberwolves nearing end of a long, exhaustive coaching searchMINNEAPOLIS — The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have three distinctly different resumes. Magic F Rashard Lewis tests positive for elevated testosterone level, suspended 10 gamesNEW YORK — Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis tested positive for an elevated testosterone level and was suspended Thursday for 10 games. Agent: Brandon Roy agrees to 5-year contract extension with Trail BlazersTwo-time All-Star Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension, his agent says. Report: Brandon Roy agrees to 5-year contract extension with Trail BlazersPORTLAND, Ore. — Brandon Roy has reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Rockets sign draft pick Jermaine TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. Knicks work out point guard Jason Williams, but make no offerNEW YORK — Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard. NBA, players’ association open collective bargaining negotiationsNEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association have held their first collective bargaining talks, meeting for 3½ hours without exchanging any proposals. Kobe-Shaq together again on Christmas as Lakers host Cavs; Boston-Cleveland opens NBA slateNEW YORK — The NBA is bringing Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal together again for Christmas — this time joined by LeBron James. NBA fines Cavaliers, Rockets, Timberwolves for leaking details of schedulesNEW YORK — The NBA has fined three teams an undisclosed amount for leaking details of their schedules before the league released them. Timberwolves sign restricted free-agent C Hollins to offer sheet, Mavs have 7 days to matchMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet, giving the Dallas Mavericks seven days to match the offer. NJ man charged with stealing Web domain name, selling on eBay to Clippers basketball playerUNION, N.J. — A northern New Jersey man is charged with stealing a prime piece of Internet real estate and reselling it for $111,000 in the first prosecution of a suspected domain name thief in state history. Wolves owner: Decision on new coach should come ‘in the next week or so’MANKATO, Minn. — While Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn continues his methodical search for a new head coach, owner Glen Taylor says it now should be clear why it didn’t work out with the old one. Parker to miss next game for France after Spurs confirm mild ankle sprainSAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard. Lakers waive Chinese G Sun Yue after 1 quiet seasonEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club. Lamar Odom hopes multiple titles are in future after re-signing with LakersEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Even when Lamar Odom wasn’t talking to the Lakers, even when Dwyane Wade was blowing up his phone during the longest July of Odom’s basketball life, the Los Angeles forward couldn’t honestly imagine going anywhere else. Celtics requests waivers on guard Gabe PruittBOSTON — The Boston Celtics are requesting waivers on guard Gabe Pruitt. |
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