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NBA Launches Video Rulebook

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:03:21 +0000

Stu Jackson

The NBA launched a video rulebook Thursday, a site where fans can watch detailed explanations of the league’s rules.

The rulebook is “a place of reference for everyone with respect to how our games are officiated,” Stu Jackson, the NBA’s executive vice president of basketball operations, said.

Grizzlies Unlikely to Extend Gay

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:57:43 +0000

Rudy Gay

Unless there is significant progress in negotiations, it appears the Grizzlies and forward Rudy Gay will not agree to a long-term contract extension before the Oct. 31 deadline.

Odom Suffers Right Leg Contusion

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:53:51 +0000

Photo by Michael Sandoval

Lakers forward Lamar Odom left the team’s preseason win over the Kings on Thursday night because of a leg injury.

Odom limped to the locker room at the end of the first half after apparently getting kicked in the right shin.

Nelson: Wright Will Miss Entire Season

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:10 +0000

Don Nelson said he thinks Brandan Wright will miss the entire season after surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder.

SF Gate

NBA Loosens Traveling Rules

Darjan Milojkovic — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:57:06 +0000

David Stern

NBA players will be able to take two steps before they have to stop, pass or shoot this season.

The NBA has put into writing a rule allowing players on the move to gather the ball, after driving or catching it, and then take two steps. Throughout NBA history, the rulebook said players could take one step.

Chris Bosh Wins Battle in Court

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:34:34 +0000

Chris Bosh

Chris Bosh went to court to reclaim his online identity, and in the process liberated the Internet domain names of 800 other athletes, celebrities and would-be celebrities.

Bucks to Pursue Childress Again?

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:11:52 +0000

Josh Childress

Bucks officials met in Milwaukee with restricted free agent Josh Childress during the past off-season, and GM John Hammond took a trip to Cleveland on Monday to watch him play for his Greek team, Olympiakos, in an exhibition against the Cavaliers.

Garnett Offers Contract Advice to Rondo

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:06:56 +0000

Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett, acutely aware of Rajon Rondo’s negotiation for a contract extension, came to the point with his young point guard early in training camp.

Antawn Jamison Injures Shoulder

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:04:01 +0000

Photo by Keith Allison

Antawn Jamison injured his right shoulder while fouling Zydrunas Ilgauskas and was forced to leave Wednesday’s game.

Jamison said his arm went numb and lost sensation in his fingers after suffering the injury.

Blazers, Aldridge Move Closer to Deal

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:57:05 +0000

LaMarcus Aldridge

Negotiations between the Blazers and LaMarcus Aldridge are “moving toward a deal,” according to general manager Kevin Pritchard.

After negotiating since July 1, Pritchard said talks with Aldridge’s agent, Arn Tellem, took a decided turn for the better this week.

Andrei Kirilenko Returns to Russia

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:53:14 +0000

Andrei Kirilenko

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is apparently back in his Russian homeland right about now, dealing with an undisclosed family matter, according to sources.

While the team has excused the absence, it will mean that the 6′9″ forward will miss two preseason games against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers. He is supposed to return by Sunday’s possible machup against he Los Angeles Lakers or Charlotte Bobcats.

Commercial: “It’s on Me for We”

Darjan Milojkovic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:20:20 +0000

Its on Me for my Brotherhood. Its on Dwight for Orlando. Rose for Chicago. Step up with us and run for your Brotherhood.

[See post to watch Flash video]

Chalmers Upset with Arroyo’s Arrival?

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:35:32 +0000

Photo by Keith Allison

Mario Chalmers has not necessarily welcomed new Heat teammate Carlos Arroyo with open arms. Instead, there has been resistance. That is considered good.

Clippers Exercise Options on Gordon, Thornton

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:15:57 +0000

Eric Gordon

The Los Angeles Clippers are exercising their third-year contract option on guard Eric Gordon and the fourth-year option on forward Al Thornton.

The team made the moves Tuesday.

The Memphis Grizzlies, You Know.

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:04:51 +0000

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Jackson Surrenders Captain Role

Darjan Milojkovic — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:03:18 +0000

Stephen Jackson

Disgruntled Golden State star Stephen Jackson asked to relinquish his captain title during a meeting Tuesday with Warriors coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley.

Scola Feels ‘OK’ After Sprained Ankle

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:34:22 +0000

Luis Scola

Luis Scola left last night’s game against the Bucks in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle, but said he was not concerned he would have to miss any time.

Villanueva Fine with Bench Role

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:54:25 +0000

Charlie Villanueva

Charlie Villanueva is fine with coming off the bench for the Pistons to begin the season.

Villanueva is nursing a sore hamstring that has limited him throughout training camp. Because of the injury, he could be behind Kwame Brown and Ben Wallace on Detroit’s depth chart.

Source: Warriors Receive Another Bid

Darjan Milojkovic — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:52:22 +0000

Photo by Bryce Edwards

Another intriguing offer to buy the Warriors has emerged, sources have told Yahoo! Sports.

There has been an offer from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison to buy the franchise.