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. 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. 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. 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. Zellous scores 23, Nolan adds 22 to help Shock beat Fever 72-56 in Game 1 of East finalsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Shavonte Zellous scored 23 points and Deanna Nolan added 22 as the Detroit Shock easily cruised to a 72-56 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. 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. |
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