Paul scores 23 and Hornets use 13-0 run to close game and beat ThunderOctober 10th, 2009 Paul helps Hornets beat Thunder 88-79NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets closed the game with a 13-0 run to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 88-79 victory on Saturday. Byron Mullens two free throws remaining with 5:05 left gave the Thunder (0-2) a 79-75 lead.
Zellous scores 23, Nolan adds 22 to help Shock beat Fever 72-56 in Game 1 of East finalsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Zellous, Nolan help Shock beat Fever, 72-56AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Shavonte Zellous scored 23 points and Deanna Nolan added 22 as the Detroit Shock easily cruised to a 72-56 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Source close to the deal says Timberwolves have signed Ramon SessionsSeptember 4th, 2009 Source: Timberwolves sign Ramon SessionsMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free agent point guard Ramon Sessions to an offer sheet, a person close to the deal says. The person told The Associated Press about Friday's signing on condition of anonymity because it has not been officially announced.
Nolan scores 22 points, Zellous adds 16 to help Shock beat Fever in overtimeSeptember 4th, 2009 Nolan, Zellous help Shock inch toward playoffsAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Deanna Nolan scored 22 points, Shavonte Zellous added 16 and the Detroit Shock moved a step closer to the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 70-63 overtime victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday night.
Free agent: Desmond Mason won't re-sign with Thunder after talks break downAugust 20th, 2009 Mason won't return to ThunderOKLAHOMA CITY — Free agent Desmond Mason won't be returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder next season. Mason's agent, Roger Montgomery, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that talks between the nine-year NBA veteran and the Thunder had broken down and the two sides wouldn't be agreeing on a new contract.
Ex-Duke point guard Greg Paulus hopes to bring winning culture to Syracuse footballAugust 19th, 2009 Paulus says Duke experience will help SyracuseSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former Duke point guard Greg Paulus says he'll be bringing the work ethic and winning culture he learned from coach Mike Krzyzewski to the starting quarterback job at Syracuse.
Denver Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony Carter, one of coach's offseason wishesAugust 14th, 2009 Nuggets re-sign backup point guard Anthony CarterDENVER — The Denver Nuggets, who lost Dahntay Jones and Linas Kleiza to free agency, have fulfilled one of coach George Karl's offseason wishes with the re-signing of backup point guard Anthony Carter. Nuggets executive Mark Warkentien said: "AC's loyalty to (owner) Stan Kroenke, George Karl and Denver is exemplary; rarely seen in professional athletics today."
Carter has averaged 5.2 points, 4.1 assists and 2.2 rebounds over his 10-year NBA career with Miami, San Antonio, Minnesota and Denver.
Knicks work out point guard Jason Williams, but make no offerAugust 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.
Watson practices at Crooked Stick after missing 1st practice roundJuly 29th, 2009 Watson practices at Crooked StickCARMEL, Ind. — Tom Watson practiced Wednesday at the U.S.
Thunder send 2 veterans to Minnesota for Thomas, 2 draft picksJuly 27th, 2009 Thunder, Wolves swap veteransOKLAHOMA CITY — 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.
Pacers signing defensive stopper Dahntay Jones, a free agent who played with NuggetsJuly 14th, 2009 Pacers signing G Dahntay JonesINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Dahntay Jones. His agent, Aaron Mintz, says the Pacers were planning to make the announcement during a Tuesday news conference.
Thunder sign Harden, Mullens and IbakaJuly 12th, 2009 Thunder sign Harden, 2 other rookiesOKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard James Harden, center B.J. Mullens and forward Serge Ibaka.
Mavericks sign Dallas native, SMU product Quinton Ross to add depth to backcourtJuly 8th, 2009 Mavs sign G Quinton RossDALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are bringing Quinton Ross home. Terms of the deal with the 6-foot-6 guard were not disclosed Wednesday.
Pacers make point guard Jarrett Jack a restricted free agentJune 30th, 2009 Pacers make PG Jack restricted free agentINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have made a qualifying offer to point guard Jarrett Jack, making him a restricted free agent. Jack's agent, Jeff Schwartz, said Tuesday that his client has enjoyed playing for the Pacers.
Welcome to the family: Former Hoosiers teammates White, Vaden pursuing NBA dreams togetherJune 30th, 2009 Former Hoosiers teammates together again in NBAOKLAHOMA CITY — When D.J. White heard former college teammate Robert Vaden's name in the NBA draft, he sent a text message saying "Congratulations!"
When Vaden got traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder minutes later, he had some revising to do.
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