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Hedo Turkoglu has broken off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday night.

NBA free agents: Sources: Shawn Marion, Toronto Raptors deal is not imminent

by ESPN.com news services at 21:35 PM, 07/03/2009

The Toronto Raptors, after repeatedly being linked to Portland-bound Hedo Turkoglu, focused their free-agent efforts on re-signing forward Shawn Marion.

Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

United States beats France, reaches second round at FIBA U19 worlds

by Associated Press at 18:32 PM, 07/03/2009

Seth Curry scored 12 points and the United States advanced to the second round of the FIBA under-19 world junior basketball championships with a 71-55 win over France on Friday.

Phil Jackson's return to Los Angeles Lakers is finalized

by Marc Stein at 16:15 PM, 07/03/2009

Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey has promoted Martin Ingelsby to assistant coach, filling the vacancy created when nine-year associate head coach Sean Kearney was hired as head coach at Holy Cross.

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Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.

Notre Dame basketball coach Mike Brey has promoted Martin Ingelsby to assistant coach, filling the vacancy created when nine-year associate head coach Sean Kearney was hired as head coach at Holy Cross.

Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.

Seth Curry scored 12 points to lead the United States to a 71-55 victory over France on Friday, sending the Americans into the second round of the FIBA under-19 world junior basketball championships.

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Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.

Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals this season.

Stephon Marbury doesn't foresee returning to Boston Celtics

by ESPN.com news services at 12:05 PM, 07/03/2009

Stephon Marbury says he doesn't foresee a return to Boston after the team offered a veteran's-minimum deal that would've paid $1.3 million, according to The Boston Globe.

Boston Celtics send big hitters to woo Rasheed Wallace, according to report

by ESPN.com news services at 11:46 AM, 07/03/2009

Rasheed Wallace, the free agent forward who spent the last five-plus seasons in Detroit, got the full-court press from the Boston Celtics on Thursday, according to a report in the Boston Globe.

The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward.

Trevor Ariza has made a verbal commitment to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to sources close to the process.

Free-agent forward Ron Artest says he's leaving the Houston Rockets to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In a text message to ESPN.com on Thursday night, Artest wrote: "I am happy to say I am goin' to L.A."

Restricted free agent center Marcin Gortat has been offered a contract by the Mavericks and had a trip scheduled for Dallas this week, according to sources. Orlando has the right to match the offer, but Gortat's visit is a good sign for the Mavs, who are banking on Magic ownership not dipping into luxury tax territory to sign Dwight Howard's backup.

Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources.

Holy Cross will name Notre Dame assistant Sean Kearney as its next men's basketball coach, with an official announcement coming Thursday.

Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.

The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

The son of the basketball coach at Cal State-Northridge has been sentenced to probation and community service after pleading no contest to charges of stealing from the Best Buy store where he worked.

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at 20:50 PM, 07/02/2009

After spending more than a decade with the Seattle SuperSonics, Pete Winemiller's transition to Oklahoma City isn't quite complete.

The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

The Houston Rockets, fresh off losing Ron Artest to the Los Angeles Lakers, have essentially swapped players by agreeing to terms with Lakers free agent forward Trevor Ariza, whom Artest will be replacing in Los Angeles. The deal will be for five years at the mid-level exception; based on last season's $5.585 million amount for the mid-level, Ariza would get around $32 million.

Artest going to Lakers

at 18:42 PM, 07/02/2009

Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sean Kearney is the new basketball coach at Holy Cross. The former Notre Dame assistant was named Thursday to succeed Ralph Willard, who resigned last month after 10 seasons to become Rick Pitino's associate head coach at Louisville.

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Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville will have its hands full trying to defend its Big East title.


Gordon: Bulls never made me an offer

by ESPNChicago.com at 11:32 AM, 07/02/2009

Ben Gordon said the Chicago Bulls never made him an offer.

Red-hot college basketball rivalries for the 2009 season

by Pat Forde at 10:28 AM, 07/02/2009

When it comes to red-hot rivalries for the 2009 season, Tobacco Road takes a back seat to Kentucky and Louisville.

Klay Thomspon flourished at WSU. Now he's doing so in New Zealand. The sophomore chats with Luke Winn about his father, his future and more.


NBA free agents: The latest chatter

by Marc Stein at 09:46 AM, 07/02/2009

Follow all the league chatter as the 2009 NBA free-agency season kicks off

Sources: Los Angeles Clippers to trade Zach Randolph to Memphis Grizzlies

by ESPN.com news services at 07:23 AM, 07/02/2009

Sources say that the Clippers have agreed to trade Zach Randolph to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- The United States started its bid for its first world junior title in 18 years with a 106-55 win over Iran on the opening day of the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships on Thursday.


Butler will meet Georgetown and Indiana will face Pittsburgh in this year's Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.

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BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Butler will meet Georgetown and Indiana will face Pittsburgh in this year's Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.


Stephenson to UC

at 17:04 PM, 07/01/2009

Lance Stephenson, the leading scorer in New York high school history, signed a financial aid agreement with Cincinnati Tuesday. Since he has not inked a National Letter of Intent, other colleges can still recruit him and the commitment is non-binding.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.


Bill Self's visit convinces Xavier and C.J. Henry to remain at Kansas

by Associated Press at 14:50 PM, 07/01/2009

Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.

UCLA unveiled a point system to determine the pecking order by which fans get to choose their seats in a renovated Pauley Pavilion.

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Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- UCLA has unveiled a point system to determine the pecking order by which fans get to choose their seats in a renovated Pauley Pavilion.


UCLA sets point system for seats in renovated Pauley Pavilion

by Associated Press at 12:10 PM, 07/01/2009

UCLA has unveiled a point system to determine the pecking order by which fans get to choose their seats in a renovated Pauley Pavilion.

Welcome to our summer series Arena Wars, where we've summoned the fans to defend their home court. Each week we'll pit two arenas and fans against each. Could be arenas of rival teams, arenas with similar characteristics or arenas that are simply historically significant. Then it's put up to vote and you decide which arena has the greatest home-court advantage. This week Syracuse's Carrier Dome takes on Connecticut's Gampel Pavilion.

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Lance Stephenson, a 6-foot-6 forward and a 2009 McDonald's High School All-American, has signed a financial aid agreement with the Bearcats and will join the team for the 2009-10 season.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- The attorney for Renardo Sidney says the NCAA has rescheduled meetings with the Mississippi State men's basketball signee and his family for next week.


Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.


Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Iowa State forward returns to school to help bring Cyclones out of Big 12 basement

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for 2010-11.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has been appointed chairman of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee for 2010-11.


New York legend and McDonald's All-American Lance Stephenson has committed to Cincinnati, according to Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv in New York.

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Duke guard Eliot Williams will transfer to Memphis

by Dana O'Neil at 11:20 AM, 06/30/2009

Duke guard Elliot Williams is transferring to Memphis.

The NCAA denied Kelvin Sampson's appeal and reaffirming the penalties from the Indiana case.

The University of Kentucky Athletics Association says former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie has sued the wrong people and in the wrong place.

NCAA president Myles Brand appears at awards ceremony

by Associated Press at 19:41 PM, 06/28/2009

Ailing NCAA president Myles Brand made a rare public appearance to accept an award for his work on behalf of young athletes.

Saint Joseph's Hawks dedicate Ramsay Basketball Center

by ESPN.com news services at 08:09 AM, 06/27/2009

Hall of Fame coach Dr. Jack Ramsay will be on hand Friday for the dedication of the 20,000-square-foot Ramsay Basketball Center at Saint Joseph's.

Marquette guard Maurice Acker will skip his final year of eligibility because he's on track to graduate in December.

Kentucky man charged in Rick Pitino extortion case

by Associated Press at 06:18 AM, 06/25/2009

Federal prosecutors have charged a Kentucky man with helping an alleged extortion attempt against University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino.

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