Archive for April, 2009

Utah’s Sloan undergoes knee replacement surgery

Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan has had right knee replacement surgery.

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Suns promote president Rick Welts to CEO

The Phoenix Suns have promoted president Rick Welts to chief executive officer, a title previously held by managing partner Robert Sarver.

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New NCAA rule will close NBA draft window sooner

College basketball players will have to decide more quickly whether they plan to stay in the NBA draft.

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Knicks to host Maccabi Tel Aviv in October exhibition

The New York Knicks will host Maccabi Tel Aviv in an exhibition game for the second time in three years.

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More than 100 players file for early entry into NBA Draft

The National Basketball Association announced today that 103 players, including 74 players from U.S. colleges and 29 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2009 NBA Draft.

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Rose, Mayo unanimous picks for All-Rookie team

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and O.J. Mayo of the Memphis Grizzlies were unanimous selections to the 2008-09 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today.

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Bryant reclaims place as NBA’s most-sold jersey

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant excels on the hardwood and dominates on the racks, topping this year’s list of most popular NBA jerseys. Bryant reclaimed the No. 1 spot, which he held in 2006-07, after being overtaken last year by the Boston Celtics’ Kevin Garnett. The list is based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com since the start of the 2008-09 NBA season through April 2009.

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Dumars: Curry will return as Pistons’ coach

Michael Curry is coming back as the Detroit Pistons’ coach.

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Pistons pick up option on standout reserve Bynum

Will Bynum had the Detroit Pistons pick up his team option for next season after emerging as a reliable scoring threat off the bench.

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