Some humiliation not always a bad thing
Charlotte Observer
(By TIM DAHLBERG, AP Sports Columnist) LeBron James has left Las Vegas, though tales still exist on the Internet of the good times he had in Sin City. Turns out what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.It's been a tough summer for the King, or at least the King's reputation. Called out by his former boss, called every name in the book by Cleveland fans, he was finally called not ready for prime-time TV by anyone who tuned in for The Decision.
Heat signs sharpshooter House
Charlotte Observer
(Associated Press) Eddie House's agent says the veteran guard has agreed to terms on a $2.8 million, two-year contract with the Miami Heat.Agent Mark Bartelstein said Thursday that the second year is a player option.
Police: Ex-NBA player Wright shot to death
Charlotte Observer
(By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press Writer) Former NBA big man Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in the woods outside Memphis, was shot to death and the case is being investigated as a homicide, police said Thursday.Police wouldn't answer questions about motive or suspects. But records indicate that Wright, 34, revered in his hometown as a generous and likable sports hero, was probably carrying a large amount of cash when he disappeared on July 18. A court affidavit obtained by The Associated Press also said Wright had sold two vehicles to a man affiliated with a Memphis drug ring that's su...
Positions matter little to Krzyzewski
Inside the NBA | Charlotte Observer
Mike Krzyzewski doesn't particularly value traditional positions in basketball, and I suspect that approach will come in handy coaching this version of Team USA at the World Championships next month. Krzyzewski was asked continuously during a media conference call Wednesday...
Krzyzewski sees Tyson Chandler, Stephen Curry filling vital roles for Team USA
Charlotte Observer
(By Rick Bonnell, rbonnell@charlotteobserver.com) Tyson Chandler no longer has a role with the Charlotte Bobcats, but he could be the starting center this summer for Team USA.And Charlottean Stephen Curry could also have a big role, as the national team's top zone-buster.
Curry, Chandler survive Team USA cut, Wallace is out
Charlotte Observer
(By Rick Bonnell, rbonnell@charlotteobserver.com) Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace was cut from Team USA Wednesday following last week's tryout camp in Las Vegas.However, Charlottean Stephen Curry, a second-year guard with the Golden State Warriors and former Bobcats center Tyson Chandler, now with the Dallas Mavericks, both made the first cut.
Cregan: Fantasy hoops summer league wrap-up
ESPN
John Cregan highlights the players who made the biggest splash in summer league, as they pertain to the 2010-11 fantasy hoops season.
2010-2011 Fantasy Basketball Rankings
ESPN
Brian McKitish provides his top-150 rankings for the 2010-11 fantasy basketball season, updated since LeBron James announced his decision.