MARC BERMAN
Although he says he’s not ready to announce his retirement, Stephon Marbury said yesterday he has "shut everything down," taking the season off to work on his businesses and claims he will return to the NBA next season. Continue reading “Marbury rips Knicks, coach, says he'll sit out season” »
Jason Quick, The Oregonian
With an Oct. 31 deadline nearing, general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday the Trail Blazers and star forward LaMarcus Aldridge are "moving toward a deal" in which Aldridge would be a Blazer long term. Continue reading “Talks with LaMarcus Aldridge take a turn for the better” »
BY Frank Isola
Larry Hughes understands that the chances of him returning to the Knicks next season are slim to none. Unfortunately, the same may be true of one Hughes’ best friends as well. Continue reading “Hughes believes LeBron James will stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers” »
Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer
Warriors coach Don Nelson said Wednesday that he wouldn’t be offering daily updates on Stephen Jackson’s mood, but that didn’t stop the disgruntled swingman from spouting off once again.
A day after abandoning his captaincy, speaking of a strained relationship with Nelson and reiterating that he wants out of Golden State, Jackson went a step further. He called out his teammates for the first time this season. Continue reading “Jackson also dislikes teammates, refs, Kobe” »
Ira Winderman – South Florida Sun Sentinel
Suddenly, for the first time since Chalmers was named last season’s Miami Heat opening-night starter, there is legitimate competition at point guard with the signing of free agent Carlos Arroyo. Continue reading “Arroyo arrival provides true competition for Heat's Chalmers” »
Rusty Simmons, Chronicle Staff Writer
Fresh off a two-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team," Stephen Jackson was speaking his mind again Tuesday, telling the media why he "couldn’t be a role model" on the Warriors. Continue reading “Jackson says, players should not follow me” »
MICHAEL WALLACE
The Heat didn’t have to search far to address its critical lack of depth at point guard. Continue reading “Miami Heat signs former FIU point guard Carlos Arroyo” »
Paul Coro
Amare Stoudemire, Channing Frye, Louis Amundson
and Earl Clark.
That is the extent of what the Suns have available for big men until Robin Lopez’s return, which could be in late November. With no true center playing, should the Suns add a big man? Even if so, will the Suns add a big man?
Paul Coro
During his 4-for-16 shooting Saturday night, Suns rookie forward Earl Clark heard from coach Alvin Gentry about how careless he was getting – with his wardrobe. Continue reading “Suns' Clark learning on the job” »
Scott Cacciola
Allen Iverson will miss three weeks with a partial tear in his left hamstring, the Grizzlies announced before Wednesday’s preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. That means Iverson will be sidelined for the rest of the preseason — and his availability for the team’s regular-season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 28 is in jeopardy. Continue reading “Grizzlies' Allen Iverson to miss 3 weeks with hamstring injury” »