New-York Knicks

Toney Douglas Sees Knicks Making Playoffs

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

“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

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.
Atlanta Hawks

Etan Thomas Signed Friday At The Lastest

Free-agent center Etan Thomas’ manager Carlisle Sealy confirms to Jorge Sierra of Hoopshype.com the 6-foot-10 will take physicals for the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. Pending results of physicals, Etan Thomas will be signing Friday morning at the latest.
Denver Nuggets

Denver Waiting February To Deal Melo?

Although one source close to the situation insisted that a trade could materialize quickly enough that Carmelo Anthony “might never wear a Nuggets uniform again,” Denver isn’t obligated to do anything drastic before the February trading deadline.
Miami Heat

Chalmers, Arroyo May Miss Start Of Camp

Carlos Arroyo remains sidelined at the Worlds in Turkey due to a deep bruise in his left quadriceps. And Mario Chalmers is listed as “questionable” by the Miami Heat for the start of training camp, after suffering a high ankle sprain during July workouts.
Boston Celtics

O’Neal, West Are Risky Moves For Boston

“We’ve gotten a couple guys who have had some problems,” Doc said. “Nate has had problems, Shaq has had problems, Delonte, too. But I think we’re getting them at the right time. They’re not coming to be stars. They are coming to be role players.”
Chicago Bulls

Carlos Boozer’s Only Goal? A Championship

Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer has lofty expectations for his new team this season. “A championship,” he told ESPNChicago.com. “I think a realistic goal for us is a championship. I think [we have] potential to be a championship-level team.”
NBA

FIBA Dance Team Told To Stop Performing

The Red Foxes have been told to stop performing in games involving the host country because their risque costumes are offensive to the nation that is nearly entirely Muslim. Basketball’s governing body said Wednesday the ban was not its decision.
Boston Celtics

Delonte West Back To The Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics’ reunion tour just keeps on churning, with Delonte West the latest ex-Celtic to rejoin the club. His signing was confirmed by a source with knowledge of the situation. It is unclear if Delonte West received a fully guaranteed contract.
Buzz and Buzzer

Shaquille O’Neal Battle Vs. Justin Bieber

For his show, Shaq Vs., Shaquille O’Neal took on Pop multi-platinum singing sensation Justin Bieber live and on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans in Orlando. Then he’ll travel to Hollywood to issue a challenge to ABC’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
New Orleans Hornets

Williams: Paul Never Asked To Be Traded

“You can say it has settled down now, but it was settled before that,” Monty Williams told SN. “For me, it was never an issue. Chris never said anything about a trade. He never asked for a trade. We’re going to make this a better team with Chris here.”
Detroit Pistons

Tracy McGrady Is Moving Extremely Well

Tracy McGrady has been working with conditioning coach Arnie Kander in hopes of coming to training camp in great shape. “What Tracy has done so far is put in a tremendous amount of time with Arnie,” coach Kuester said. “He was moving extremely well.”
Chicago Bulls

John Paxon, Chicago Bulls Don’t Feel Used

“I don’t feel it was a waste of time because every team that had salary-cap money did the same thing,” John Paxson told the Tribune. “We were making our pitch, and none of us knows if that was set in stone long ago or we were just spinning our wheels.”
San Antonio Spurs

James Anderson’s Return Close For Spurs

“I think I’m getting back to 100 percent,” Spurs’ James Anderson said Tuesday. “I’m about 95 percent right now. Just working my way back up.” Back in July, Anderson said the injury was minor enough that he could have played had it been the regular season.
Denver Nuggets

George Karl Is Eyeing Return To Coaching

Coach George Karl, having cleared every major hurdle in his latest bout with cancer, has little doubt he’ll be back. “I’m not sure it’s official. Before we make that declaration, there’s probably one or two more doctor’s appointments that I want to get done.”
Buzz and Buzzer

Black Kent Ft. Boris Diaw, Ronny Turiaf

This if “FLY”, the third single from Yes I Kent, Black Kent’s album. He reunited Bobcats’ Boris Diaw and Knicks’ Ronny Turiaf, French and international players who currently are in the NBA. George Eddy, the voice of the NBA in France, is also in the clip.
Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks Optimistic On Andrew Bogut Rehab

It’s unclear when Bogut will be ready to resume his place in the Bucks’ lineup, but team officials remain optimistic about his recovery. “Our hope and anticipation is that Andrew will be ready to go when the season begins,” Bucks GM John Hammond said.
Atlanta Hawks

Pape Sy Very Close To Joining The Hawks

Contrary to reports, Pape Sy has not yet reached a buyout agreement with Le Havre. His coach, Jean-Manuel Sousa, denied rumors to newspaper L’Equipe. “Since Saturday we have been waiting for documents from Atlanta to formalize everything,” he said.