Not only does Carmelo Anthony apparently have his heart set on playing
in New York, but a close confidant of the NBA superstar told The Post
yesterday that he is a better fit for the Big Apple than LeBron James.
"Nothing would bother him," the confidant said of Anthony playing here.
"The media wouldn't bother him because he really likes people. The
pressure wouldn't bother him because he loves to have the game in his
hands. Nothing bothers him."
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Johnson looking forward to one day running own NBA team
The topic, dismissed even in recent months by veteran Lakers insiders,
is no longer couched in whispered possibility but openly discussed as
probability.
Magic Johnson will probably be splitting with the Lakers.
Chauncey Billups said he may know something about Carmelo Anthony's
future after speaking with his Nuggets teammate the past few days. But
Billups is keeping it quiet.
Anthony's $65 million contract extension with Denver is growing spider
webs on the table. Billups said he hopes Anthony makes a decision on
whether or not to sign the extension before the season, so he won't be
asked about it in every city.
The New Orleans Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets and New Jersey
Nets have reportedly agreed on a trade that will change the homes of
five players, including Trevor Ariza and Darren Collison.
The trade has been reported by multiple sources, including the Indianapolis Star and The Newark Star-Ledger.
Feature Article: Just imagine LeBron, Dirk playing on same team
LeBron to Dallas talk starts in 3, 2... now.
Actually started, past tense. Thursday. About 10 p.m., or seconds after
King James and his Cavs crashed and burned in yet another playoffs. Best
NBA record apparently guarantees jack squat. Boston advanced somewhat
easily to the East Finals, and Team LeBron walked into yet another
off-season without a ring.
Only this time he has choices. Stay in Cleveland? Or go to New York or
Chicago (or, dare I say, Dallas?), via a nifty little opt-out clause in
his contract?
The biggest name in the draft has selected an NBA agent, DraftExpress
learned tonight.
Kentucky freshman John Wall, the leading candidate to be selected first
overall in the 2010 draft, has signed with Dan Fegan of Blue
Entertainment Sports Television (BEST).
Fegan, a Yale Law School graduate and one of the most powerful agents in
the NBA, made a big splash for Jonathan Blue’s agency, which acquired
his practiceacquired his practice[/url] in 2008, with this signing.
Feature Article: Wade on his impending free agency: 'My heart is here'
Could it be this simple? Could Dwyane Wade have ended the debate less
than 21 hours after the season's final bounce?
"My heart is here and anybody who knows me, I'm mostly heart more so
than anything," Wade said outside the Miami Heat locker room Wednesday
evening, a day after the Heat was knocked out of the NBA playoffs by the
Boston Celtics. "My heart is in Miami. If everything works out, I will
be in Miami.
As Philadelphia 76ers coach Eddie Jordan counts down to his imminent
dismissal at season’s end, he could soon be a serious candidate for the
job at Rutgers University, sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Jordan has “significant” interest in returning to try and resurrect his
alma mater’s fledgling Big East Conference program, a source close to
him said Saturday.
DENVER – Kobe Bryant said he’s still planning to play for Team USA in this summer’s World Championships – if his health permits.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade announced recently they’re leaning toward skipping the World Championships in Turkey. Both will be free agents this summer and have cited business and family commitments as reasons why they might not play.
March is crunch time for NBA general managers and scouts who are
crisscrossing the country to get a last look at draft prospects before
the college season ends. And that doesn’t mean just stopping at the
power-conference tournaments like the Big East, ACC or Big 12.
Twenty-four NBA scouts and executives attended the Western Athletic
Conference tournament to see 10 prospects, including heralded Nevada
sophomore forward Luke Babbitt.
Andre Iguodala is an excellent defender, a solid passer and a very good all-around player.
But he's not the type to dominate games in the half-court offense, according to Sixers coach Eddie Jordan.
"We've always said that about Andre," said Jordan after Thursday's
practice. "It's not necessarily his MO. He just isn't a high-level,
volume guy that carries you. I think he would agree to that.
Feature Article: Lakers coach Phil Jackson a fan of Mavericks' trade, too
Todd Archer/Reporter
Count Phil Jackson among the admirers of the Mavericks trade with
Washington, but he also believes they have had some good fortune,
noting Josh Howard's season-ending knee injury and Erick Dampier's
dislocated finger one game after the trade.
NBA would not ban Ilgauskas' return to Cleveland: Cavaliers Insider
Mary Schmitt Boyer, The Plain Dealer
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A high-ranking NBA source denied a report that
the league would prevent Zydrunas Ilgauskas from returning to the
Cavaliers if he is bought out by the Washington Wizards.
