Moreau: 2009-10 All-Rookie Team

July 31, 2009

Coach Mike Moreau gives his picks of which rookies could earn top honors in 2009-10, given their situations.

Thunder, Wolves swap veterans (AP)

July 28, 2009

FILE -- These are 2009 file photos showing Oklahoma Thunder basketball players Damien Wilkins(notes), left, and Chucky Atkins(notes).  The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas(notes) to Oklahoma City. Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchange for guards Damien Wilkins and Chucky Atkins.

The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and two second-round draft picks next year. Minnesota also got Oklahoma City guard Damien Wilkins in the deal. Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn, who has been busy reshaping the roster he inherited from Kevin McHale, said the swap gives the...


NBA PM: Trading Chandler For Okafor?

July 27, 2009

Hornets and Bobcats talking Chandler for Okafor?...Thunder acquire Etan Thomas for Wilkins and Atkins...Kevin Durant very happy in OKC...Portland keeping rights to Claver

Durant, Gay shine in intrasquad exhibition (AP)

July 26, 2009

Kevin Durant had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the way to a 100-81 win in a Team USA intrasquad exhibition game on Saturday night. Rudy Gay scored a game-high 27 points for the losing Blue team. Durant, playing for the White team, continued to make his case for a spot on the national team roster.

Rose’s summer includes trip to shot doctor (Yahoo! Sports)

July 26, 2009

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose knows he needs to improve his jump shot to become a better offensive threat.

Oden, Durant in different spots at US minicamp (AP)

July 25, 2009

Mike Krzyzewski approached Greg Oden before practice and told him the U.S. team was going to need big guys who could rebound and defend. Oden replied that he could do that. He just hasn't been able to show it to USA Basketball leadership. But the Americans haven't given up on him yet, bringing him to minicamp this week despite NBA credentials that don't measure up to most of the players...

NBA At 2: SPL Grades Pt. 4

July 24, 2009

Grading picks 20-24... Chris Bosh and Jarret Jack go back... Philadelphia 76ers withdraw offer for Andre Miller... No surgery for Blake Griffin... NBA Chats.

Suicide lines: Sixers withdraw offer to Miller; Durantula at camp (Yahoo! Sports)

July 24, 2009

Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your shirred...

Grizzlies are out for A.I., same for Clippers? (Yahoo! Sports)

July 24, 2009

Allen Iverson's options are limited, David Lee still wants a contract and the T'wolves get ready to pare down their coaching search.

Durant: A 20-Year Old Veteran

July 23, 2009

Kevin Durant has only been in the league for two years, but this 20-year old has already displayed a veteran's mentality.

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