Beasley matures?

Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley feels as if the days of him trouble making are over, while speaking to the media after being formally introduced as a member of the Suns, Beasley stated the following:


"I realize 10 minutes of feeling good is not really worth putting my life and my career and my legacy in jeopardy," he said, "so I'm confident to say that that part of my career, that part of my life, is over and won't be coming back...."I've really realized my potential.....I've really realized what I can do."

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LaMarcus Aldridge checks in from summer league (video)

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Howard undecided

Veteran NBA forward Juwan Howard hasn't decided yet if he'll return to the NBA for 19th season.  Howard spoke to the media at a recent children's event and stated the following:

"I still have the itch," Howard said "I still have the passion and the love for the game. More importantly, I still like staying in shape and I can't sit on my behind. I'm still iffy as far as if I want to come back and play or not, but I'll tell you one thing — once I decide, I want to be ready. So I am working out ... ready for whatever happens......"This is a special moment, a special time for this team," Howard said. "I'm still smiling, every day. Walking around throughout the city, people of course are patting you on the back, they're so proud of this past season and our accomplishments. But now it's time for us to really look back on what has happened throughout the season, be proud of all the hard work we put into it."

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Asik signs sheet

What has been rumored for days has finally come to pass, Bulls backup center Omer Asik has formally signed the Houston Rockets offer sheet worth around $25 million.  The Bulls are now on the clock to match the offer and they will have until 10:59 pm of the third day after they have received to do so.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the Chronicle’s exclusive photo shoot with Jeremy Lin "Video"

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Suns make it official

The Phoenix Suns have also signed NBA forward and former #2 overall pick Michael Beasley to a multi year deal.

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Nicolas Batum on expectations, living up to the new contract "Video"

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Derrick Rose: ‘I Should Be Back On The Court Soon’ (VIDEO)

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Suns re-sign Brown

The Phoenix Suns has re-signed guard Shannon Brown to a 2 year deal to bolster their roster, despite losing Steve Nash, the Suns have rebounded nicely.

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Kevin Love addresses the current state of the Timberwolves

During a telephone interview with US Media, Kevin Love spoke about many topics but the one that stood out was the apparent bad blood that was in the Timberwolves locker room in the past.

"If we get everybody back healthy, with Ricky back healthy, if Roy comes in healthy, and if we can get off to a good start, we're going to be good. But we really have to add as many as pieces as we possibly can, veteran guys," he said. "There was some bad blood in that locker room we were able to get out of there and smooth things out. That should help us out going forward."

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Meyers Leonard calls fellow rookie Damian Lillard 'unbelievable' (video)

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Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard on his 31-point game (video)

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NBA Rule Changes

At any point in the game, officials can now check video replay on all flagrant fouls.

Officials can now use video replay in the final two minutes or overtime to decide whether a defender was in or out of the restricted area around the basket on charge and blocking fouls.

Replay can also be used for goaltending calls in the late stages games as well.

Allowing small advertising patches on uniforms starting in the 2013-14 season

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Felton addressed weight gain

When speaking about his lackluster play upon being traded away from the Knicks in the Carmelo Anthony deal, Raymond Felton attributed it to weigh gain while speaking recently to the media.

“I wasn’t at the weight I normally [am],” Felton said. “I am the first one to say, ‘I wasn’t in shape.’ I don’t make no excuses, I don’t blame anyone else....I am hearing from everybody, ‘He wasn’t in shape last year.’ I played in the league seven years, about to be eight, came in out of shape one year and that’s all everybody wants to talk about. … I look forward to this year and shutting up everybody’s mouth.”

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Perkins undergoes surgery

It seems as if OKC Thunder center was more banged up than we knew.  Today Perkins underwent successful surgery on his left wrist to repair a torn ligament.

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Greivis Vasquez talks about why he came to Las Vegas to support summer league team "Video"

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Austin Rivers talks about his older brother playing on the New York Knicks summer league team "Video"

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Dunk at Ben Wallace Pro-Am generates buzz "Video"

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Irving undergoes surgery

Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery yesterday on his broken right hand.  All signs point to Irving being ready for training camp as it will take him 6-8 weeks to heal.

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Howard ready to sign?

Dwight Howard is ready to sign a contract extension with the Lakers but the Orlando Magic may still wait until they can get the "right" deal for Howard before dealing him.

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McGee signs

Free agent center JaVale McGee has just agreed to sign a 4 year deal worth a total of $44 million with the Denver Nuggets.

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Kidd's vehicle

Below is the photo of the SUV that Jason Kidd was operating while under the influence when he crashed into a telephone pole.

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Raymond Felton?

The Knicks may want to ask their newly acquired point guard to back away from the table before the start of training camp.

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The Closer Speaks

The Closer has dropped more insight today, swing by his page and take a peak into his mind.

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Behind the Scenes with President Obama & Team USA Basketball "Video"

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O'Neal speaks on his time in Boston

Veteran forward/center Jermaine O'Neal is in Las Vagas working out at the Impact Basketball Academy.  Just as recently as yesterday, O'Neal worked out for the Lakers in an attempt to return to the league.  O'Neal's last stop was with the Boston Celtics where he only played in 49 out of a possible 148 games due to various injuries.  O'Neal spoke to the media yesterday about his time in Boston.

“I had a fantastic time in Boston, with the city, the fans were phenomenal, the organization was phenomenal, I just don’t know if the playing situation was right to be quite honest.....The hardest thing for me was to not be able to do some of the things I have been quite comfortable doing all my life. I accepted the challenge. I accepted the role. [I didn’t want] 10 shots a game, but it was hard to be told not to worry about [scoring].....“Listen, I don’t want to confuse anybody doing this interview. I’m not saying by any means I can go for 18, 20 a night. But I know I’m still good enough to go for 20 on any given night, if given the opportunity. I wasn’t given the opportunity to post up at all. Not even in practice.”

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Trail Blazers coach Kaleb Canales on Nolan Smith's injury "Video"

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Heat's Miller addresses retirement

The consensus among league sources was that Heat forward Mike Miller would retire due to an array of injuries but while making an appearance at one of his basketball camps, Miller let his intensions be known.

"No retirement....The plan is to avoid surgery," Miller said. "We're doing everything we can. The doctor says it looks fantastic. So we're going to continue to go in that direction, continue to rehab it, see how it goes."

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Breaking News

Veteran forward Grant Hill has reached an agreement to play for the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Lakers and Magic to meet?

The Los Angeles Lakers are making another attempt to land Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic. Sources have indicated that representatives from each team will meet today to try to build the frame work of a deal.  All that is known at this time is that the Lakers will require a multi year commitment from Howard.

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Wizards make it official

The Washington Wizards have officially waived Andray Blatche via the amnesty clause ending years of frustration due to his lack of production.

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Nets retain Humphries

The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed forward Kris Humphries to a 2 year deal worth worth a total of $24 million.

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Aaron Brooks signs

Point guard Aaron Brooks has signed a 2 year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth $3.3 million a year.  Brooks will reportedly take over as the starting point guard and that shift may move Tyreke Evans to the shooting guard position or out of Sacramento all together.

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Jermaine O'Neal to Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers have invited veteran forward/center Jermaine O'Neal to Las Vegas for a workout today.  If all goes well, O'Neal could be signed to the purple and gold by weeks end.

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Nuggets to cut Anderson?

According to sources, the Denver Nuggets are extremely close to cutting ties with Chris Anderson via the amnesty clause.  Anderson ran into legal trouble earlier last season when he was suspected of being in possession of child pornography, the case is still currently ongoing.

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OJ Mayo Finds a home

NBA veteran guard OJ Mayo will sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

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The Real Dwight Howard?

The sh$t may have just hit the fan...courtesy of Blacksportsonline, The Real NBA has acquired DM's that were sent from Dwight Howard to @magicmarkee via twitter where Howard apparently has put the Orlando Magic on blast for the handling of his situation.  Howard can come on television and try to play the nice guy but the images below may represent the real Dwight Howard.

Blacksportsonline statement:

I have confirmed that the DMs did indeed come from Dwight Howard’s account. I have also confirmed though that multiple people on Dwight’s team have access to his Twitter account including a cousin and business manager who post many of the promotional tweets you see on his timeline.

It is also believe it is these same associates who have been pushing Dwight to go to Brooklyn for their own personal gains.  It is very easy to differeiante between when Dwight is Tweeting and when the “team” is Tweeting.

Dwight tweets in mostly short one and two words answers.  The Team tweets in complete sentences and normally with links to promotional material.

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Breaking News

NBA forward Antawn Jamison has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Austin Rivers talks about his performance in Sunday night's 85-82 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers "Video"

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Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard on his summer league debut "Video"

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Does Lin still want to play in New York?

According to those who are close to Jeremy Lin, his heart is still in New York despite the fact that he's close to becoming a Houston Rocket.  The Knicks have said that they will not match Houston's offer to Lin and sources indicate that Lin was surprised by the move.  Lin's High School coach stated the following to Yahoo! Sports:

“He did not see this happening, said Peter Diepenbrock.....He sounded surprised. He loves the New York fans. To have the experience that he had for the two months and for that to be over with, that’s quite a shock to the system. I think he really believed the Knicks would match whatever offer he got.”

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Chris Bosh speaks

Heat forward/center Chris Bosh recently spoke to the media about the additions of Rashard Lewis and Ray Allen and also the possibility of playing more in the post.

"The first step you take as a champion is to get better," Bosh said. "I think with Ray Allen, everybody knows about his shooting ability. Rashard Lewis can shoot it as well, but I think Rashard will be a good presence because he kind of played that system out in Orlando for a while. It's similar to how we play. He can just come in and fit in.......I'm really going to work on being a good inside presence," Bosh said. "And just get better at it."

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Q&A: USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo

What do you like most about this team?

"The camaraderie. The physicalness of a team that is four years older. They're just much more mature than they were, and they've filled out so well — LeBron, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe, Chris Paul, Deron Williams. Plus the good, young players in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. When you add the role players — a guy like Tyson Chandler — it's a group that blends well together."

You have interesting dynamics to deal with considering the fierce competition at the close of the NBA season between LeBron, Durant and Kobe when rapport is now critical. What are your observations of that transformation?

"There's a mutual respect for a common good. They've committed themselves to being teammates. It's all about the three letters on the front of the jersey. That competition of the NBA season is left on the shelf. From our first meeting, in talking about the team concept, we didn't have to start from scratch with this group. Not with 10 gold medalists out of the 12 players. These guys have been through our program with the Olympics and 2010 world championships. They get it."

You were the point man in finalizing the roster, breaking the news to guys like Anthony Davis (before his roster return because of Griffin's knee injury), Eric Gordon and Rudy Gay that they wouldn't make it. What were those conversations like?

"It was difficult, dealing with a guy's future and livelihood. I take it very seriously and completely understand. Anthony was not as difficult because he wasn't really able to perform and because he wasn't already in the NBA. We just told those guys how difficult it was, and the truth was we could've tossed a coin to decide it. It was that close."

What are your thoughts on how this team compares with the 1992 Dream Team?

"The Dream Team will always be the team people recognize as the team of all time. But this team here is a strong team, and compared to the 2008 team . . . this team will be successful too, and I think it's deeper in terms of the roster. Very talented. Very versatile. People will say we don't have size, but we have quickness, versatility, athleticism. We talked about it. You go with what you've got and there's guys in this group who can play two to four positions. You don't take big just to have big. Kevin Love, Chandler can play center. LeBron can play the one, two, three, four or five."

NBA Commissioner David Stern has indicated he might like to limit the age of NBA players who participate on the Olympic team to 23 and younger. Are you concerned about this?

"David has been outspoken about possibly remedying the ages of those who participate in the Olympics. That would change how we go about things in what will now be called the World Cup in 2014 in Spain, but there's a long ways to go from the concept to implementing change. FIBA and a lot of people are saying a lot of things. We'll talk about all the pros and cons of doing something like this after these Olympics. My thought is we have a great program and pipeline with our juniors going."

Will you have a voice in keeping things the way they are?

"My plan is for one more run."

Your position also requires you to generate financial backing for the 54 men's and women's teams to represent the U.S. since 2008. How much have you raised, and who gives the money?

"I've been a marketing guy my whole life, so sponsorships and packages are not unusual to me. We quadrupled revenues from the time I started in 2005, and it allows us to support our senior and junior teams. We've raised $36 million for this group from companies including Nike, American Express, State Farm, Gatorade. . . ."

Was it a slam dunk to bring back Coach K? Why is he the best man for the job?

"He was the best man in '05 to turn this program around, and he remains the best man. He's an incredible leader and coach and he gets these guys to perform for him. It was my observation that having continuity is the best thing for this team's credibility and competitiveness."

You're confident of repeating as gold medalists?

"Yes. We don't take anyone lightly. Spain will be tough. You can't afford to assume it's a given you'll win, and I'm not putting any stock in the idea we'll have it easy early. We need to go over there and play our best basketball. I'm confident we will."


Courtesy of  Lance Pugmire

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Austin Rivers talks about Eric Gordon and making summer league debut "Video"

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Team USA Scrimmages For the US Military "Video"

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Suns land Scola

The Phoenix Suns have acquired the recently waived Luis Scola.

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Will the Rockets lose cap space?

As it currently stands, the Houston Rockets may lose a chunk of their valued cap space if the Knicks decide not to match Houston's offer to guard Jeremy Lin and if the Bulls decline to match a similar offer made by Houston to Omer Asik.  If the two deals are passed upon, Houston could still make a trade for Dwight Howard but they wouldn't be able to acquire any of the other bad contracts that the Orlando Magic would likely try to put on them.

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Brooklyn's Backcourt - "Hello Brooklyn"

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"swinging reverse oop" from Durant to LeBron - USA scrimmage

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Knicks make their next move

In a sign and trade, Raymond Felton and Kurt Thomas will return to New York while Jared Jeffries and Dan Gadzuric will be sent to Portland.  Felton will sign a three-year, $10 million deal.

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Irving out

Thank goodness it's the off season, Cavaliers sophomore Kyrie Irving recently broke a bone in his right hand when he smacked his hand into padding on a wall after turning over the ball during a Team USA practice where Irving is a member of the US Select Team.  The injury will take 6-8 weeks to heal but sources indicate that Irving will be available once training camp begins.  

“I’m a little disappointed for a freak accident like that,” Irving told Jason Lloyd. “I have to be more responsible about my health. It was crazy. It happened so fast. That thing I did, hitting the padding on the wall, I’ve done it so many times. This time it was just a freak accident.”

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Brooklyn adds another piece

Former Chicago Bulls guard CJ Watson has agree to join the Brooklyn Nets.

CJ Watson: "I'm excited to join the Nets. I can't wait to play with all that talent and play for Avery Johnson. I couldn't be more excited.

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Knicks will not match.....

The Knicks will not match Landry Fields offer sheet that he received from the Raptors.  

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Jeremy Lin era in NY coming to an end?

According to sources the Knicks and free agent guard Raymond Felton are extremely close to agreeing on a new contract which would bring Felton back to New York and it now appears that the Knicks will not match the offer sheet that guard Jeremy Lin signed with the Houston Rockets.

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Haywood to Bobcats

The Bobcats have just claimed center Brendan Haywood off of waivers.

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Patrick Ewing to coach Blazers?

According to sources, NBA Legend Patrick Ewing will be granted an interview with the Portland Trail Blazers for their vacant head coach position.  Ewing has years under his belt as an assistant coach for the Wizards, Rockets, and Magic.

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Olajuwon to the rescue?

The Rockets will use every trick imaginable to get Dwight Houston and convince him to re-sign with the franchise.  The Rockets have contacted their all-time great Hakeem Olajuwon and have asked him to convince Howard to stay with Houston for the long term should they compete a trade for Howard.Last summer, the two spent time together at Olajuwon's ranch as Dwight was there to add more to his game.  Speaking to FOX Sports Florida via phone, Olajuwon confirmed his mission for the Rockets.

"The Rockets asked me to reach out, and I'll talk to him (if the deal goes through)," Olajuwon said of Howard, who can become a free agent next summer and could arrive in Houston with no guarantee he will stay past 2012-13. "I'd like the talk to be more like real, and I'll let him make his decisions after that......Not too many teams are willing to take the chance," Olajuwon said of teams wary of trading for Howard with no guarantee he will re-sign. "Les (Alexander, Houston's owner) is not afraid to make a big step like that… (Such a trade would be) very risky if you don't get a firm commitment (from Howard about staying).....For the Rockets, of course I could encourage him, but ultimately he has to do what's best for his career," Olajuwon said. "Of course, Houston is a great city. A lot of players settle in Houston. Wherever he goes, he's going to be a franchise player for that team. Does he want to try to win a championship sooner (rather) than later? Then I'm sure he's (thinking of) teaming up with superstars to get to that level. I don't know, in that case, who he will team up with in Houston that can give him that (immediately)." 

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McGee has an offer

JaVale McGee is a restricted free agent but he'd yet to receive a contract offer until yesterday.  McGee only played in 20 regular season games for the Denver Nuggets but he impressed them enough for them to offer him a 5 year deal worth a total of $50 million.  Sources indicate that McGee is not prepared to accept the offer at this time.

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Kyrie Irving, Kobe Bryant bet $50,000 on 1-1 game for charity "Video"

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Mavs claim Brand

The Dallas Mavericks have claimed Elton Brand off waivers.

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Q&A With Hasheem Thabeet

Courtesy of Darnell Mayberry

Q: What attracted you to the Thunder?
A: The organization. I like the system. I’ve been playing against them a lot, and the way they do things I really like it. That’s pretty much it.

Q: What do you expect in your first season with the Thunder?
A: Just come in ready to work. I don’t expect too much here. I’ve got to establish my position on the team, so I’ve just got to work and come in ready.

Q: What kind of feedback have you gotten from the coaches during your private workouts with them this week in Orlando?
A: I’ve got to be ready to work. I’ve got to get in shape. They told me that with this organization everything you get you have to work for it. Nothing is going to be given. You’ve got to come in here and just work.

Q: This is now your fourth team in four seasons. What do you think will be different about this team?
A: It’s a different situation, a new situation. Just come in with a defensive mentality. It’s not about the past. It’s about what I have now and what I face now. So, again, my work will be the key.

Q: What are you most looking forward to as a member of the Thunder?
A: Winning. It’s been a great winning program so I just got to come in ready to play and establish my position.

Q: How have you handled the expectations that came with being a No. 2 overall pick? Was it too much at times, people expecting you to be a dominant player?
A: Everybody has different perspectives of the situation. I really don’t dwell on my past. This is a different situation. I’ve got to come in, establish my position and work hard. That’s the only thing I can control. I can’t control my past. I’ve just got to enjoy what I face right now.

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Jose Calderon wants out

With the Raptors acquisition of point guard Kyle Lowry, current Raptors guard Jose Calderon is the odd man out and yes he isn't happy.  Upper management and Calderon have begun working together to develop an exit plan where Calderon would be traded for a small forward i.e. the likes of Andre Iguodala or Rudy Gay.

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Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard talks about summer league practice "Video"

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Trail Blazers rookie Will Barton on his first summer league practice "Video"

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Perkins undergoes surgery

OKC Thunder center Kendrick Perkins had undergone successful surgery yesterday to repair his right groin.  Perkins will not be able to participate in basketball related activities for 4-6 weeks.

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Update on James Jones' future

Miami Heat guard/forward James Jones has indicated that he's not considering retirement and that his comments about his future were taken the wrong way.  Jones has two years left on his contract and would like to play out those years as a member of the Heat but he did state that in the event that the Heat were to trade him, that he would re-evaluate his future at that time.

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Video of Blake Griffin's meniscus tear?

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Blake Griffin to miss Olympics

Clippers guard Blake Griffin suffered a torn left meniscus and will be out of action until training camp begins in September/October. Anthony Davis is slated to replace Griffin on Team USA and it was Davis who played tonight against the Dominican Republic in a warm up game.

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Kobe Bryant thinks Team USA would beat Dream Team "Video"

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Darko out?

In order to clear cap space to sign Nicolas Batum, the Timberwolves appear ready to use the amnesty clause on Darko Milicic.

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Possible Bobcats additions

The Bobcats have two free agent targets and they are Ramon Sessions and Brendon Haywood.  The Bobcats need help at the guard and center positions and that's why the interest is there.

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