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Multiple sources told Newsday that New York could try to contact Houston again, this time with greater success, in the wake of reported issues between McGrady and the Rockets. There was a reported confrontation between McGrady and coach Rick Adelman, which both denied, this week regarding the star's return from a knee injury. New York Knicks, Houston Rockets Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Lakers Total Salary Bill Jumps From $86M To $112.7M
Their total salary bill would be $112.7 million if they make no trades or minor free-agent acquisitions. Comparatively, they spent about $86 million last season, including luxury taxes. That figure does not include Phil Jackson's $12-million salary to coach the team. "As long as we keep winning, I think he'll keep doing it," center Andrew Bynum said. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Executives Expect Iverson To Remain On Market
Charlotte and Miami have been mentioned as possible destinations for Iverson, but executives told CBS Sports that he'll likely be a contingency option for a team that suffers a backcourt injury. Iverson's agent, Leon Rose, attended Saturday's game between the Knicks and Nets, but there were no meetings with either side. General Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Arenas: Wizards Have 'Hidden Agendas'
The Wizards are struggling and coach Flip Saunders expects to make lineup changes before their next game. "We have guys that are frustrated that they're not playing and I'm sure they are sitting there wanting opportunities," Saunders said. "And guys will get opportunities starting Monday because we're not getting it done as it is right now." The Wizards will next play at home against the 76ers on Tuesday. Gilbert Arenas says players on the team have "hidden agendas," pointing out that eight players on the team are free agents following the season. "I guess when you start losing everyone wants to start pointing fingers everywhere else," Arenas said. "I converted my game to try to get people involved, but at the end of the day, to be honest, this is the same team since three years ago. We added a couple of pieces, but everybody else is basically the same player. "I'm sitting here thinking 'Do I have to go in attack mode like I was two years ago to get us over this hump?' I hope not. I hope we're strong enough mentally that we can get over this." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mike Miller Could Miss 4-5 Weeks
Washington lost to San Antonio 106-84. Unable to walk on his own, Miller had to be helped to the locker room with what is believed to be a torn calf muscle. The team says he could miss four to five weeks of action. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Albert Denies Confrontation With 50 Cent
According to reports, punches were thrown after members of 50 Cent's entourage didn't recognize Albert. The pair appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on the same night. Albert told the Associated Press that he wasn't close to the exchange, which the announcer said began when a member of the rapper's group was prevented from using a phone by show security. "I couldn't even tell you what the guy looked like or the security guard looked like," Albert said. There was even one account that he was punched by 50 Cent. "They embellish. It keeps getting embellished more than anything else," Albert said. "What do you say, it's just wrong." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Bibby Leaves Game With Sprained Ankle
He left in the first quarter and did not return as New Orleans went on to defeat Atlanta 96-88. Bibby is averaging 10.7 points and 4.2 assists per game this season. The loss snapped Atlanta's seven-game win streak. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Dampier To Undergo More Tests
He became ill during pregame warm-ups in Detroit on Sunday. "I think we'll know sometime next week where things are at," coach Rick Carlisle told the Dallas Morning News. "I know there's still some testing being done." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Young Struggling With 76ers' New Offense
First-year coach Eddie Jordan has implemented his Princeton-style offense. "It's been hard, I'm not going to lie," Young said. "We'll have certain plays where we're supposed to make a cut and set a screen here, or set a screen there, maybe receive a flare screen after you pass the ball. It's a lot to try to remember on one play. It's going to take time." Young is averaging just 12.8 points per game on 42.3% shooting this season. "Repetition," he said. "Keep working on it and working on it and working on it." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Bosh Puts Free Agency Talk On Hold
"It's all a part of the business. I understand it's going to happen," Bosh said of his pending free agency. "I think LeBron kind of said it best. You have to be respectful of my teammates and make sure I focus on this season, no matter what happens." Cavaliers forward LeBron James, who is also expected to hit the market in 2010, said last week that he will stop talking about free agency. Bosh said Friday that he "doesn't know" how his situation will play out. "I expect to keep it dormant like it's been," he said. Via South Florida Sun-Sentinel Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Knicks Send Nets To 13th Straight Loss
The Nets got All-Star point guard Devin Harris back after he missed ten games with a groin injury. Harris played 26 minutes, scoring 12 points and recording seven assists. New Jersey's 0-13 start is a franchise-worst. New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets |
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The Knicks have been trying to engage the Rockets in talks regarding Tracy McGrady since the summer.
The Lakers have a player payroll of $91.3 million this season and will spend an additional $21.4 million in luxury taxes if their roster remains the same on the final day of the regular season.
NBA front office executives expect free agent guard Allen Iverson to remain on the market for quite some time.
Frustrations are beginning to boil over in Washington.
Hawks point guard Mike Bibby left Saturday night's game against the Hornets with a sprained ankle.
Mavericks center Erick Dampier is set to undergo more tests regarding his mysterious illness.
76ers forward Thaddeus Young is struggling in the team's new offense.
Raptors forward Chris Bosh is going to stop discussing free agency.
The Knicks defeated the Nets 98-91 on Saturday afternoon to keep New Jersey winless this season.