NBA Preseason Game in London Sells Out
Tickets for the NBA preseason matchup between the Miami Heat and the New Jersey Nets in London are sold out - nearly three months before the game.
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Three Euroleague Teams to Travel for NBA Preseason Games
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Euroleague Basketball have announced that three Euroleague teams will compete in five NBA preseason games from October 10-21, 2008.
Clippers Waive Josh Powell
The Los Angeles Clippers waived forward Josh Powell on Wednesday, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. In 64 games played last season, Powell averaged 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 19.2 minutes per game.
Bulls to Announce Deng Re-Signing at 11 a.m. ET Thursday
The Chicago Bulls will announce the re-signing of restricted free agent forward Luol Deng at a news conference Thursday at 11 a.m. ET. Earlier reports put the value of the deal at $71 million over six years.
Nuggets Rookie Weems Has Surgery for Sports Hernia
Denver Nuggets rookie Sonny Weems had surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia. Weems, a second-round pick who was acquired by the Nuggets on draft night, is expected to fully recover in time for the start of training camp on Sept. 30.
Reno Unveils Name and Logo for D-League Team
The NBA Development League's Reno team, which is set to begin play in 2008-09, announced Friday it would be known as the Bighorns. Team owner David Kahn and Chief Operating Officer Tony Funderburg were on hand for the announcement.
Magic Re-Sign Backup Center Adonal Foyle
The Orlando Magic on Saturday re-signed free agent center Adonal Foyle, one of four members of the Magic to play in each of the team's 82 regular-season games this past season.
76ers Re-Sign Louis Williams
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced Monday that the team has re-signed restricted free-agent guard Lou Williams.
Miami Claims Bobby Jones Off Waivers
The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that they have claimed forward Bobby Jones off waivers. Jones, a 6'7, 215-pound forward, appeared in 47 NBA games (two starts) last season with five different teams, including Miami.
Seeds of Peace: Jordan Farmar Checks In From Israel
Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, in partnership with the Peres Center for Peace, is hosting basketball clinics for Israeli and Palestinian children in Israel from throughout the week.