Bulls leave Salmons at hotel as deadline closes

2010-02-22T08:58:26Z

<div id="subtitle">Bulls leave Salmons at team hotel in New York as trade deadline approaches</div><div><p>John Salmons missed the Bulls' game at New York on Wednesday night, with coach Vinny Del Negro saying he was told to leave the guard at the team hotel.</p><p>That would seem to indicate

Heat sign guard Rafer Alston

2010-02-22T23:47:15Z

<div><p>MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard Rafer Alston, the NBA team said in a statement on Thursday.</p><p>Alston, who was released by the

NBA: Gasol signs three-year extension with Lakers

2010-02-23T11:51:51Z

<div><p>Pau Gasol, the 29-year-old Spanish forward who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win last season's NBA title, has signed a three-year contract extension to remain with the defending champions.</p><p>The deal, which could be wort...

Grizzlies sign veteran guard Tinsley

2010-02-24T05:22:20Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies, who are short a player with Allen Iverson taking personal leave, have signed free agent guard Jamaal Tinsley, the Knicks re-sign free agents David Lee, Nate Robinson to end quiet offseason</div><div><p>The New York Knicks re-signed David Lee and Nate Robinson on Friday, two of their only moves in a quiet offseason.</p><p>The plan remains t...

Lee, Knicks reach 1-year deal

2010-02-25T03:00:40Z

<div id="subtitle">David Lee, Knicks reach 1-year contract for about $8 million</div><div><p>Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million.</p><p>Lee sought a multiyear contract. But with the Knicks hoping to save salary cap room for the ...

Michigan St. OKs extensions for AD, coaches

2010-02-25T08:39:58Z

<div id="subtitle">Michigan State trustees OK contract extensions for athletic director, coaches</div><div><p>Michigan State University trustees have approved contract extensions through 2016 for men's basketball coach Tom Izzo, football coach Denver Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony Carter, one of coach's offseason wishes</div><div><p>The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to...

Timberwolves sign center Hollins to offer sheet

2010-02-26T01:08:55Z

<div id="subtitle">Timberwolves sign restricted free-agent C Hollins to offer sheet, Mavs have 7 days to match</div><div><p>The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet, giving the Dallas Mavericks<...

Pacers sign forward Solomon Jones

2010-02-26T02:38:33Z

<div id="subtitle">Pacers sign Solomon Jones to multiyear deal; free-agent forward spent 3 seasons with Hawks</div><div><p>The Indiana Pacers have signed free-agent forward Solomon Jones to a multiyear contract. He spent the past three seasons with Atlanta.</p>&...

Pacers add depth, sign former Thunder guard Watson

2010-02-26T03:35:39Z

<div id="subtitle">In the market: Indiana adds depth by signing ex-Thunder point guard Earl Watson</div><div><p>The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Earl Watson to a multiyear contract.</p><p>Terms of the deal were not released Tuesday.</p><p>The 6-foot-1 veteran...

Cavs quiet on LeBron contract extension

2010-02-26T04:00:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Cavaliers keeping quiet on LeBron James' contract extension; team in talks with MVP's agent</div><div><p>Intentionally vague during an important negotiation, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said Monday that the club has had ongoi...

Blazers sign free agent G Andre Miller

2010-02-26T05:04:37Z

<div id="subtitle">Trail Blazers sign free agent guard Andre Miller</div><div><p>The Portland Trail Blazers signed veteran free agent guard Andre Miller to a three-year, $21 million deal on Friday.</p><p>Miller, whose Forward Jamario Moon heading to Cavs after Heat decline to match offer sheet</div><div><p>Restricted free-agent forward Jamario Moon is joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.</p><p>The Miami Heat said Friday the...

Free agent forward Chris Wilcox signs with Pistons

2010-02-26T06:04:20Z

<div id="subtitle">Pistons sign free agent forward Wilcox to multiyear contract; drafted eighth overall in 2002</div><div><p>The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent forward Chris Wilcox to a multiyear contract.</p><p>The 26-year-old Wilcox has appeared in 448 Paul Millsap to offer sheet, Utah has 7 days to respond</div><div><p>The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday.</p><p>Th...

Blazers GM speaks out about Turkoglu, free agency

2010-02-26T11:23:46Z

<div id="subtitle">Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard talks about Turkoglu negotiations, free agency</div><div><p>After losing out on Hedo Turkoglu, the Portland Trail Blazers are considering Paul Millsap...

Bryant decides not to opt out of contract

2010-02-26T14:33:12Z

<div id="subtitle">Bryant decides not to opt out of contract, will stay with Lakers</div><div><p>Kobe Bryant insisted his contract status wouldn't be an issue, and he was right.</p><p>Now the Los Angeles Lakers can turn their attention to some Orlando Magic land another offensive weapon in trade with Nets for Vince Carter</div><div><p>Vince Carter is going home to Orlando, and to the Eastern Conference champion Magic.</p><p>On a draft day when Cleveland...

Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extension

2010-02-26T19:55:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith Dambrot</div><div><p>The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot.</p><p>Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016. The Board ...

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