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Duckworth dies at age 44

Updated: 08/27/08 6:51 AM

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth, a “gentle giant” with a feathery touch from the paint, has died. He was 44.
Suns acquire Singletary

Updated: 08/26/08 6:56 AM

The Phoenix Suns traded guard D. J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets for rookie guard Sean Singletary.
Spurs re-sign Finley

Updated: 08/23/08 6:58 AM

SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs have re-signed guard Michael Finley. Terms of the deal weren’t released. The 35-year-old Finley started 61 games last season and averaged 10.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
Sixers lock up Iguodala

Updated: 08/18/08 6:56 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million.
Artest joins Rockets

Updated: 08/15/08 6:47 AM

Ron Artest officially joined the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Cavs add Mo Williams

Updated: 08/14/08 7:04 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some help for LeBron James.
Smith signs Grizzlies’ sheet

Updated: 08/09/08 5:48 AM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies signed restricted free-agent forward Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks to an offer sheet. Atlanta has seven days to match the offer.
Clippers add Williams

Updated: 08/08/08 6:48 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired still another player during their busy offseason, signing free-agent point guard Jason Williams.
Celtics open vs. Cavs; play Lakers on Christmas
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Updated: 08/07/08 6:45 AM

The Boston Celtics begin defense of their NBA title on opening night against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and will face the Los Angeles Lakers in a finals rematch on Christmas Day.
Corrupt ref gets 15 months

Updated: 07/30/08 6:33 AM

Disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy admitted that he’d brought shame on his profession Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to 15 months behind bars for a gambling scandal that still has the league on the defensive.
Report: Artest to Rockets

Updated: 07/30/08 6:33 AM

The Houston Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from the Sacramento Kings, two people familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
Donaghy loved to bet

Updated: 07/29/08 6:39 AM

Disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy was a compulsive gambler whose road to professional and personal ruin began on the golf course, where he bet up to $500 a hole, according to an evaluation filed on the eve of his sentencing.
Wade fills in nicely for LeBron

Updated: 07/26/08 5:44 AM

LAS VEGAS — Mike Krzyzewski wanted Dwyane Wade on the U. S. team, just in case something ever happened to Kobe Bryant or Le- Bron James.
Celtics bring back backups

Updated: 07/22/08 6:54 AM

Eddie House had virtually disappeared from the Boston rotation during the Celtics’ run to the NBA title. When he got in the game, though, he showed his worth.
Camby traded to Clippers

Updated: 07/16/08 6:37 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired center Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with the Clippers in 2010.


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