Just a head’s up — USA Basketball is playing a mini-camp scrimmage that’s being televised on FOX Sports. Here are the teams: The USA Blue Team, coached by Mike D’Antoni, includes Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, Tyson Chandler, Kevin Durant, Kirk Hinrich, J.J. Redick,…
July 22, 2007, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Stray offseason thoughts, just back from a vacation: Friday had to be no fun for David Stern. One of his referees is being investigated for possible point-shaving, which is actually far more dangerous to the NBA’s reputation than a player...
July 22, 2007, 9:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
The last Warrior to participate in the Sunday All-Star game and to represent our country as a member of Dream Team (2000) has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Longtime Golden State Warriors Head Athletic Trainer Tom Abdenour has been inducted into the National Athletic Trainers'…
July 22, 2007, 6:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
My story on Kobe Bryant in the Sunday paper isn't showing up on the regular Web site, so here's the text from it until it gets posted (which should be momentarily):
July 22, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
This story at NBA.com describes first day action at the USA training camp in Las Vegas. Seattle rookie Kevin Durant is one of 17 players invited, joining LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and others. Durant's smooth shooting stroke left Coach K impressed. Team USA will scrimmage on Sunday, 7 p.m. The…
July 22, 2007, 03:00 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes