John Paxson

Rumors: Spurs making push for Maggette

NBA sources from both conferences say that the Spurs are preparing to make an offer for Corey Maggette. For the Clippers to finalize a deal with Baron Davis, the team will apparently need to renounce its rights to free agent...

Rumors: Spurs making push for Magette

NBA sources from both conferences say that the Spurs are preparing to make an offer for Corey Magette. (San Antonio Express-News) Diop not expected back in Jersey Nets president Rod Thorn says that he doesn’t expect DeSagana...

Beasley injured in first practice with Heat

No. 2 overall pick struck in the chest by a teammate’s elbow In this May 30, 2008 handout provided by Disney, NBA Draft hopeful Michael Beasley gestures at the NBA's predraft camp in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Derrick Rose or...

Rumors: Maybe Mariners don't want Griffey

MLB Mariners say no to Griffey Earlier this summer it was rumored that the struggling Mariners were desperate to get the Reds' Ken Griffey Jr. back on its roster in order to sell some tickets, but now it's looking like Griffey...

Bulls aware of Rose’s speeding charge

By NICK HUT - nhut@nwherald.com ST. CHARLES – Derrick Rose, the Bulls’ rookie point guard and top pick in last week’s NBA Draft, faces a Kane County court date on charges of driving more than 100 mph on Interstate 88 in April....

Bulls' top pick Derrick Rose has date in Kane County court

By Clifford Ward and Art Barnum | Chicago Chicago Tribune Derrick Rose, the No. 1 draft choice of the Chicago Bulls and the NBA, will step into a Kane County court to face charges of driving more than 100 m.p.h. on the Reagan...

Knicks roll the dice with selection of Gallinari

NEW YORK — When you're the Knicks and picking sixth in a top-heavy freshman draft, and your isolated asset (David Lee) and the slot weren't ample inducement (assuming another obscene contract was out of the question) to move up...

Bulls, Rose come together

A NEW ERA | No. 1 draft pick, Noah, Thomas to team up in summer league BY BRIAN HANLEY bhanley@suntimes.com It was the presence of Tyrus Thomas as much as the single stem roses found throughout the United Center news conference...

Five-minute guide to key players, teams in free agency

Sixers, Grizzlies, Clippers only teams likely to make big FA offers Wizards' Arenas, Hawks' Smith expected to be most coveted free agents Warriors facing busy summer ahead with seven free agents on team Marty Burns will...

Wizards re-sign Jamison to pave way for Arenas

Antawn Jamison is back in the Washington Wizards' fold. Now it's time to focus on Gilbert Arenas The Wizards achieved a major free-agency goal yesterday when Jamison, a two-time All-Star forward, signed a four-year, $50 million...