Knicks’ Lee, still without contract for next season, won’t play in USA Basketball minicamp

September 30th, 2009 Knicks' Curry out 3-5 days with calf injurySARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Knicks center Eddy Curry will have blood drained from a torn right calf muscle and is expected to miss three to five days.

September 24th, 2009 Lee, Knicks reach 1-year dealNEW YORK — Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Lee sought a multiyear contract.

August 19th, 2009 NEW YORK — New York Knicks player Nate Robinson was arrested Tuesday for driving without a license. Police said Robinson was arrested after officers pulled him over in the Bronx at about 5:30 p.m.

August 5th, 2009 Knicks work out Williams, but make no offerNEW YORK — Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard. Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirement this summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers last week.

July 23rd, 2009 No. 1 pick Griffin sidelined with shoulder injuryLAS VEGAS — Blake Griffin has pulled out of USA Basketball's minicamp because of a strained right shoulder, possibly hurting the No. 1 pick's chances of playing next year in the world championships.

July 20th, 2009 US adds Gordon, Randolph to minicamp rosterLos Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon and Golden State forward Anthony Randolph are heading to USA Basketball's minicamp, while four players are pulling out. Portland's Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, plus Houston's Trevor Ariza and Boston's Glen Davis will not be in Las Vegas.

July 14th, 2009 Bulls buy out F Tim ThomasCHICAGO — Forward Tim Thomas and the Chicago Bulls have agreed on a contract buyout, ending the veteran's second stint with the Bulls. The team announced the move Tuesday.

July 11th, 2009 First-round pick Hill signs with KnicksNEW YORK — First-round draft pick Jordan Hill has signed with the New York Knicks. The Knicks announced Saturday that they had signed the forward from Arizona.

July 7th, 2009 No issues: Dockett will attend Cardinals campPHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett says he will report to training camp and not allow his contract issues to affect his performance this season. Dockett made the comments in a series of messages posted on his Twitter page Monday.

July 3rd, 2009 Walsh says he could give more than 1-year dealNEW YORK — Donnie Walsh says he will consider giving more than a one-year deal to a free agent, following a report that he plans to do that with Jason Kidd. ESPN.com, citing sources close to the process, reported Thursday that the Knicks would offer a three-year deal to the point guard.

July 1st, 2009 Knicks meet with Kidd, but make no contract offerNEW YORK — The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden.

June 25th, 2009 Durant, Rose, Griffin expected at USA minicampKevin Durant, rookie of the year Derrick Rose and college player of the year Blake Griffin are among the 25 players who have accepted invitations to participate in the USA Basketball national team minicamp. The roster of players was announced Thursday in Las Vegas, where the Americans will train from July 22-25.

June 19th, 2009 Announcement is soon, but Coach K still undecidedNEW YORK — Mike Krzyzewski still hasn't decided if he will return as U.S. basketball coach.

June 18th, 2009 Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extensionAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016.

May 30th, 2009 Winfield misses opening of Vikings minicampEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will miss this weekend's mandatory three-day minicamp.