http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/index.html en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:03:10 PDT Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:03:10 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433918_apbknraptorsbargnani.html?syndication=rss The Toronto Raptors new core is taking shape. The Raptors re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year, $50 million contract extension Wednesday, as they also closed in on a deal with free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433918_apbknraptorsbargnani.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:55:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434947_apbknunionupset.html?syndication=rss The NBA players' association is upset with the league over a warning it sent teams projecting a significant decrease in the 2010-11 salary cap. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434947_apbknunionupset.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009388896_apbknpacershansbrough.html?syndication=rss The Indiana Pacers have signed Tyler Hansbrough, the former North Carolina star who was the team's top pick in the NBA draft. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009388896_apbknpacershansbrough.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:29:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009436812_apbknnewlookpistons.html?syndication=rss These aren't the same, old Detroit Pistons. Twentysomethings Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva joined the Pistons on Wednesday, signaling the start of a new era for a new-look franchise. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009436812_apbknnewlookpistons.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:28:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009413535_apbknlakersartest.html?syndication=rss Ron Artest signed Wednesday with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he wanted to join for years. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009413535_apbknlakersartest.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:26:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009413818_apbknrocketsariza.html?syndication=rss Trevor Ariza liked what he saw in Houston enough to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009413818_apbknrocketsariza.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:21:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435117_apbknhawkspachulia.html?syndication=rss The Atlanta Hawks are making moves to keep together a roster that has made two straight playoff appearances. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435117_apbknhawkspachulia.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:20:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009436798_apbknfreeagentrdp.html?syndication=rss Finally a Laker, Ron Artest won't guarantee another ring for his new team. Especially not since some recent NBA champions made moves that could get them back to the top. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009436798_apbknfreeagentrdp.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:19:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434827_apbknspursmcdyess.html?syndication=rss The San Antonio Spurs landed free agent Antonio McDyess on Wednesday in another big offseason pickup for the aging NBA power that apparently isn't ready to fade away just yet. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434827_apbknspursmcdyess.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:17:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009415702_apbkncelticswallace.html?syndication=rss Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics hope the four-time All-Star will help them recapture the NBA championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009415702_apbkncelticswallace.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:09:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2009435889_nba09.html?syndication=rss The Dallas Mavericks are close to acquiring forward Shawn Marion from the Toronto Raptors. The trade is not official, but a person told... NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2009435889_nba09.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:45 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433219_apbknnuggetsandersen.html?syndication=rss Chris "Birdman" Andersen has reached a five-year deal to keep his high-flying, shot-blocking act with the Denver Nuggets, the team he revived his career with last season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433219_apbknnuggetsandersen.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:31:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435665_apbknmavericksmarion.html?syndication=rss A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435665_apbknmavericksmarion.html?syndication=rss Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435347_apbknspursmcdyesscorrection.html?syndication=rss Antonio McDyess is leaving the Detroit Pistons for the San Antonio Spurs. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435347_apbknspursmcdyesscorrection.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:31:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435247_apbkojamesdunkvideo.html?syndication=rss What happens at LeBron's camp stays at LeBron's camp. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009435247_apbkojamesdunkvideo.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009389966_apbknwarriorscurry.html?syndication=rss Stephen Curry, the seventh overall pick in last month's NBA draft, has signed with the Golden State Warriors. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009389966_apbknwarriorscurry.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:46:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009398916_apbknyaoinjured.html?syndication=rss Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009398916_apbknyaoinjured.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:16:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434549_apbknkingsevans.html?syndication=rss The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tyreke Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434549_apbknkingsevans.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434480_apbknsunsstoudemire.html?syndication=rss Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434480_apbknsunsstoudemire.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:01:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434484_apbknzossummergroove.html?syndication=rss The gymnasium at the Overtown Youth Center has yellow and burgundy concrete walls, a scoreboard with a few busted panels and four wooden backboards along the sidelines. It's in one of the most impoverished sections of Miami, a hardscrabble neighborhood where shootings and crime seem all too common. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434484_apbknzossummergroove.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:46:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2009434441_webwallace08.html?syndication=rss Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics try to recapture the NBA championship they won in 2008. NBA http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nba/2009434441_webwallace08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:28:42 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2008811139_apapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss French president says G-8 united on Iran, deplores violence in the aftermath of election. Politics http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2008811139_apapnewsalert.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434150_apbknspursmoves.html?syndication=rss The San Antonio Spurs have signed former first-round pick Marcus Haislip. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434150_apbknspursmoves.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434144_apbkwmissouriwesternprobation.html?syndication=rss The NCAA has sanctioned the women's basketball program at Missouri Western for letting an ineligible athlete play for two seasons. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009434144_apbkwmissouriwesternprobation.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433862_apbknbucksmeeks.html?syndication=rss The Milwaukee Bucks have signed second-round pick Jodie Meeks to a three-year contract. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433862_apbknbucksmeeks.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:46:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433508_apbknmavericksross.html?syndication=rss The Dallas Mavericks are bringing Quinton Ross home. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2009433508_apbknmavericksross.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:31:03 PDT