Sacramento Kings

Luther Head, J.R. Giddens Invited In Camp | Fri 3 Sep

Former Celtic and Knick swingman J.R. Giddens invited to Kings training camp. Giddens says his surgically repaired left knee a lot stronger. Free agent guard Luther Head will also go to camp with the Sacramento Kings on a non-guaranteed deal.
Indiana Pacers

Lance Stephenson Banned From Conseco | Fri 3 Sep

Pacers taking strong stance with Lance Stephenson. He hasn’t been permitted to workout at Conseco since his alleged incident last month. Stephenson is working out with assistant coaches at different facility in Indy and also getting counseling help.
Memphis Grizzlies

Mickael Gelabale Isn’t In Grizzlies’ Plans | Fri 3 Sep

Earlier this week, Jorge Sierra of Hoopshype.com reported the Grizzlies were interested in Mickael Gelabale. Gelabale is now under contract with ASVEL and his future seems to be in Europe. “He is not in our plans right now,” a Wallace’s assistant said us.
Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers Are Waiting For Jawad Williams | Fri 3 Sep

Chris Grant is hoping to add Williams to the roster. He could become the starting small forward. “We like Jawad,” Grant said. “We’ll get into training camp and see what happens. We have a qualifying offer out to him. I haven’t heard one way or the other.”
Denver Nuggets

George Karl Officially Cleared By Doctors | Fri 3 Sep

“It’s official,” Karl said just before taking off for a long Labor Day weekend. “I’ve been cleared to go for it. My PET scan came back great. In three months, I’m going to have another PET scan. I’ll probably have three or four more PET scans in the next year.”
Los Angeles Clippers

Coach K Could Start Gordon Over Billups | Fri 3 Sep

Eric Gordon played so well in the second half Thursday against Tunisia, he may have earned himself a spot in the starting lineup. Emphasis on the words “may have.” “Yeah, we’ll take a look at it. We’re always open for everything,” Mike Krzyzewski said.
Chicago Bulls

Adrian Griffin Front-Runner For Bulls Job | Fri 3 Sep

According to Alex Kennedy, Adrian Griffin is emerging as the front-runner for the Bulls assistant coaching job but Kennedy’s also told a new candidate has entered the mix. Griffin will have to end his contract with the Bucks if he wants to join the Bulls.
New-York Knicks

Knicks Still Interested In Rudy Fernandez | Fri 3 Sep

The Knicks maintain a strong interest in Rudy Fernandez, who would solve their issue at the 2, but it’ll be up to the Blazers to make it happen. The Blazers are none too pleased with Rudy and his agent who have gone public with their trade preferences.
Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks Signed Center Etan Thomas | Thu 2 Sep

The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. The 6-foot-10 Thomas spent most of his career with the Washington Wizards but finished last season with Oklahoma City. He’s averaged 5.8 point and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks

Al Horford Hasn’t Heard About Extension | Thu 2 Sep

Indications are that the Atlanta Hawks plan to make an aggressive push to sign Al Horford to an extension but that process hasn’t started. “I haven’t heard anything yet,” Horford said. “I think anything will start coming once training camp gets going.”
Golden State Warriors

Rodney Carney To Sign With The Warriors? | Thu 2 Sep

According to Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com who posted the information on his Twitter account, the Golden State Warriors and Rodney Carney appear headed to a contract. The guard, No. 16 pick in the 2006 draft, is still looking for breakthrough season.
Atlanta Hawks

Hawks Officially Reach Buyout For Pape Sy | Thu 2 Sep

It’s now official, Pape Sy will play next season for the Hawks. While one year remained on his contract, the French point guard, drafted by the Hawks in the 53rd position last June, has finally found an agreement with his French club, according to L’Equipe.
Memphis Grizzlies

Rudy Gay Has A Slight Right Groin Strain | Thu 2 Sep

Team USA says Rudy Gay has a slight right groin strain. He’s expected to be fine for Monday’s game against Angola. Coach K on Gay’s slight groin strain: “We think we’ll be fine but we just didn’t want to chance that.” So he didn’t play in the second half.
Los Angeles Lakers

Artest To Address Mental Health With Kids | Thu 2 Sep

Next week, Ron Artest and Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano will join forces to combat mental health and promote the Mental Health in Schools Act. The two will head to Montebello next Thursday and talk to the students about the stigma of mental health.
Golden State Warriors

Larry Riley Not Worried About His Future | Thu 2 Sep

Larry Riley isn’t interested in a conversation about his job status. Sure, Riley wants to stay on as Warriors GM through the upcoming ownership swap, but campaigning or justifying his work isn’t his style. “I’m just going to do my job until it’s over,” he said.
New-York Knicks

Toney Douglas Sees Knicks Making Playoffs | Thu 2 Sep

Toney Douglas said he thinks his team is going to break its six-year playoff drought. “Definitely,” Douglas said. “I feel like have a lot of talent. We just all have to be on one page and make sure everybody is totally on it. I feel we are a playoff team.”
Phoenix Suns

Amar’e Stoudemire Still Friend With Sarver | Thu 2 Sep

“It was fair from Robert’s standpoint,” Stoudemire said. “I understand his concerns, which were injuries and health. There are no hard feelings at all. From a security standpoint for myself and with as much work as I put in on the court, I was after a greater goal.”
Chicago Bulls

Bulls Are Close To Naming New Assistant | Thu 2 Sep

The Chicago Bulls are getting closer to hiring an assistant coach. It looks like the candidates are Terry Porter, along with former Bulls forward Adrian Griffin. One issue the Bulls may be dealing with is whether or not the Bucks are willing to let Griffin leave.