Rumors: Howard ready to go for Team USA

Dwight Howard says that he’s fully recovered from the slightly fractured sternum he suffered in the playoffs and expects to be ready to go at full speed when Team USA assembles to begin training for the Summer Olympics. (Florida Today) Artest gets to Maloof with comments Ron Artest continues to use emails and text messages to voice his displeasure and regret over expressing that displeasure, and it seems the circus is finally starting to get to Kings owner Joe Maloof. "He has to balance the way he acts," Maloof said. "He's got to control his emotions a little better. You've got to try and keep your cool a little bit. (Sacramento Bee) Rockets planning "minor" trade The Rockets have been the subject of some blockbuster trade rumors this summer, but so far they haven’t made any major moves. It doesn’t look like there’s anything... [read full story]