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A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.

Lakers fans can relax: Kobe chooses not to terminate contract

Published July 1st, 2009 - 3:25PM

Kobe Bryant insisted his contract status wouldn't be an issue, and he was right.

Clippers stick with the sure pick: Griffin

Published June 26th, 2009 - 10:35AM

On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal. Not when they were the ones who could take Blake Griffin. Following a flurry of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Clippers started Thursday night's draft with the obvious choice: Griffin, the only player considered a sure thing in a class full of question marks.

Hours after Cavaliers get Shaq, Magic get Carter

Published June 26th, 2009 - 10:33AM

The Orlando Magic won the Eastern Conference title by handling everything that LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers threw at them on the court.

Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Magic

Published June 26th, 2009 - 10:32AM

Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over.

2009 NBA draft results

Published June 26th, 2009 - 10:26AM

Warriors, Hawks complete trade sending Jamal Crawford to Atlanta

Published June 25th, 2009 - 11:56AM

The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors have completed a deal that sends guard Jamal Crawford to Atlanta for guards Acie Law and Speedy Claxton.

Clippers take Griffin; Cavs trade for Shaq

Published June 25th, 2009 - 11:24AM

On a day of head-turning trades around the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers made the obvious choice to start the draft.

Mavericks, Trail Blazers swap first-round picks

Published June 24th, 2009 - 3:31PM

The Portland Trail Blazers have moved up to the 22nd pick in the NBA draft, giving the Dallas Mavericks the No. 24 pick and two second-rounders in exchange.

NBA draft: Griffin confident he can turn around Clippers

Published June 23rd, 2009 - 2:43PM

Blake Griffin heard the doubters who wondered why he was joining a college team coming off a 16-15 season.

AP source: Bucks to send Jefferson to Spurs

Published June 23rd, 2009 - 12:42PM

A Bucks official with knowledge of the deal says the team plans to send Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto.