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The NBA announced today that Larry Sanders of the Milwaukee Bucks has been suspended without pay for a minimum of ten games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Sanders’ suspension will begin on Monday, Jan. 19, when the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors, and will continue until he is in full compliance with his treatment […]
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing former All-Star power forward Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Bucks have committed to add Martin to their roster this week, perhaps as early as Thursday, after letting a player go to open up a spot. via Marc Stein of ESPN
Justin Harper talks about playing in Summer League for the fourth straight year, becoming a role player and his expectations moving forward.
On the morning after the NBA announced the starters for this year’s All-Star Game, Thunder forward Kevin Durant on Friday didn’t express any shock or disappointment at not being voted in by the fans. “I’m always motivated,” Durant said. “I don’t need an All-Star vote to validate me as a player. This my eighth year […]
Tayshaun Prince turns 35 in nine days, and, befitting an NBA veteran of his age, the transactions are starting to come with more frequency. But on the outside, anyway, the Celtics forward isn’t sweating reports that the team will buy him out if a deal isn’t found by today’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. “Why am […]
Many league observers think there are valid reasons for the seemingly slow pace of the Magic’s coaching search. The theory mentioned most often revolves around current Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau. The league observers speculate that the Magic want to see whether the Bulls and Thibodeau will part ways after the Bulls conclude their playoff run. […]
The Knicks haven’t named their D-League coach yet. But when they do, the final candidate will be familiar with the way Derek Fisher wants to play. In other words, he will be well versed in the triangle offense. So says the Westchester Knicks’ GM, Allan Houston. “We’ve talked to a few candidates, very good candidates. […]
Travis Trice talks about the transition from college to the NBA and how he fits into Miami’s system.
The Los Angeles Lakers on Monday were granted a Disabled Player Exception by the NBA in the wake of the long-term leg injury suffered opening night by rookie forward Julius Randle, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Lakers were granted the exception, valued at $1.5 million, after it was determined that Randle […]
It is entirely possible, and perhaps even probable, that veteran forward Tayshaun Prince will wind up with a buyout from the Celtics. But a source close to the situation told Sporting News on Tuesday evening that there have been “no substantive conversations” yet about such an arrangement. via Sean Deveney of Sporting News