♦ Warriors Sign Rookie Forward Richard Hendrix

Hendrix signed his contract prior to the Warriors summer league game on July 24. (warriors. The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Richard Hendrix, whom the club selected with the 49th overall selection in last months NBA Draft, to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Hendrix, 21...	1 vote

♦ Knicks Sign Free Agent Anthony Roberson

NEW YORK, July 24, 2008 The New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh announced today that free agent guard Anthony Roberson has been signed to a contract. As per club policy, terms of the deal will not be disclosed. Roberson, 6-2, 195-pounds, has career averages of 4.1 points and 8.8 minutes in 36 career games with Memphis and Golden State.	1 vote

♦ Caravan Wolves Wrap

Before hitting the links in Brainerd, Jim Petersen and Mike Trudell talked about another successful U.S. Bank Caravan, trying to beat Fred Hoiberg at golf and who could beat Kobe and Duncan in 2-on-2. The bus ride from the morning hoops clinic to the Pines Resort consisted of my naming two players that play similar positions (Baron Davis, Steve Nash; Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett) and asking J.B.	1 vote

♦ Press Release: Jazz Trade Jason Hart for Brevin Knight

Originally selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round (16th overall pick) of the 1997 NBA Draft, Knight (5-10, 170, Stanford) has appeared in 655 career regular season games (423 starts) over 11 NBA seasons with Cleveland, Atlanta, Memphis, Phoenix, Washington, Milwaukee, Charlotte and the Clippers, owning career averages of 7.9 points, 6.6 assists...	1 vote

♦ Warriors Acquire Guard Marcus Williams From New Jersey

The 22-year old Williams will be entering his third season in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for a conditional first round draft choice, it was announced today by Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin. Williams, 22...	1 vote

♦ Celtics Re-Sign Eddie House

BOSTON, July 23 The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that they have re-signed guard Eddie House. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. House, a 61, 175lb sharp-shooting guard, shot 39 percent from three-point range last season, including 41.2 percent during the NBA Finals...	1 vote

♦ Nets Introduce New Guard Dooling

When he was a free agent three years ago, Keyon Dooling was wooed by the New Jersey Nets.He recalled having dinner at a New York restaurant with Nets coach Lawrence Frank and team president Rod Thorn, when he got a call from the Magic. He eventually signed a three-year contract with Orlando, turning down an offer from the Nets. Three years later, the 28-year-old guard has landed in New Jersey.	1 vote

♦ LeBron Leaves Team USA Practice with Mild Sprain

As Team USA's practice ended, LeBron James reclined on a table with trainers tending to his sprained right ankle. A horde of television cameramen surrounded James and the trainers before team officials shooed them away. The Americans described the injury as minor.	1 vote

♦ Suns Sign Matt Barnes to One-Year Contract

The 6-foot-7 forward spent the last two seasons with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, then had 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 11 playoff games.Barnes, 28, joins his sixth team since leaving UCLA. Besides the Warriors, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers (2003-04)...	1 vote

♦ Chuck Checks In: Chicago | July 21, 2008

Restricted free agent Ben Gordon led the Bulls in scoring last year, averaging 18.6 points per game and shooting 43.4 percent from the field. The e-mails keep coming in and I sincerely appreciate your interest in the Bulls. Baseball is going crazy, Bears training camp is just around the corner and the Blackhawks are making a splash...	1 vote

♦ Warriors Hold Off Raptors In Vegas

Las Vegas, July 18, 2008 Anthony Randolph and Anthony Morrow combined for 48 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 95-90 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday at the NBA Summer League Presented by EA SPORTS. The first quarter belonged to the Toronto Raptors who led by as many as 12 in the quarter, led by Joey Graham with 10 points. The Bobcats stormed back in the second quarter...	1 vote

♦ Brewer and Gomes Highlight Summer Caravan

The Timberwolves are set to embark on their 2008 U.S. headline this summer's Caravan events. Over the past 18 years, the Timberwolves Caravan has made 85 stops across Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Thursday, July 24. assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff are scheduled to participate in the Caravan. part. interviews prior to and during the caravan. interview.	1 vote

♦ Illini great Deron Williams returns to Assembly Hall to face Bulls

October 17 will be the first time Williams has played at the Assembly Hall since leading the Fighting Illini to the 2005 Final Four. This will be the first time Williams has played at the Assembly Hall since leading the Fighting Illini to the 2005 Final Four. Tickets for the Bulls and Jazz match-up will go on sale to the public on Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at the Assembly Hall Box Office...	1 vote

♦ Vegas Broadcast Bits

While in Las Vegas covering Summer League, timberwolves.com amassed a series of audio and video interviews. Here are the links to hear from Kevin Love, Chris Richard...	1 vote

♦ Rockets Down Kings in Summer League Finale

Rockets rookie Donte Greene, one of the surprises of the Las Vegas Summer League, scored 22 points in Sunday's win over the Kings. Houston 98, Sacramento 91LAS VEGAS, July 20 Summer sensation Donte Greene scored 22 points to lead a three-pronged attack as the Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings, 98-91...	1 vote

♦ Tucker, Strawberry Help Suns Burn Wizards

D.J. Strawberry scored 20 points in Phoenix's win over Washington on Sunday, the Summer League finale for both teams. Phoenix 88, Washington 69LAS VEGAS...	1 vote

♦ Pinnock Leads Blazers Past Hornets

J.R. Pinnock scored 30 points on Sunday, leading the Blazers to a win over the Hornets. LAS VEGAS, July 20 J.R. Pinnock scored a game-high 30 points and led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 78-63 win over the New Orleans Hornets at the NBA Summer League on Sunday. Derrick Byars and Bobby Brown led the Hornets first quarter attack combining for 14 of the teams 22 points.	1 vote

♦ Balanced Bucks Crush Cavaliers

Joe Alexander was one of six Bucks scoring in double figures on Sunday as Milwaukee knocked off the Cavaliers. LAS VEGAS, July 20 An offensively balanced Milwaukee Bucks squad won their final game of the 2008 NBA Summer League Presented by EA SPORTS defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 88-72, on Sunday. Six Bucks scored in double-figures in the game...	1 vote

♦ Bayless Lifts Blazers Past Suns

Jerryd Bayless led the Blazers roaring back for a 74-73 win over the Phoenix Suns. LAS VEGAS, July 19 Jerryd Bayless scored 17 fourth-quarter points and hit the game-winning jumper with 18 seconds left to lead the Portland Trial Blazers to a 74-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns at the NBA Summer League on Saturday.	1 vote

♦ Blog: Suns Eclipsed By Knicks

Tucker and Strawberry have been the leaders thus far. In a surreal matinee affair,a Igot Kokoscov-coached Phoenix squad took on a Phil Weber-led New York team that saw the Suns come up short in an 85-80 defeat. So while former Suns assistant coach Weber and former Suns assistant Dan DAntoni exchanged pleasantries with Suns assistants Dan Majerle and Kokoscov before the game...	1 vote