A report on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York said Donaghy will give prosecutors as many as 20 names of other NBA officials and will detail their involvement in some form of gambling activity. The specifics of the gambling allegations are reportedly believed to include betting in casinos. The offenses might not include any criminal […]
Category Archives: Around the NBA
Top 10 NBA Players Who Made a Come Back
With the return of Penny Hardaway and Reggie Miller and Allan Houston contemplating a return to the NBA, David Friedman of 20 Second Timeout breaks down the top 10 players who came back to action after retirement: 1) George Mikan (1955-56) 2) Cliff Hagan, Dallas Chaparrals (1967-68) 3) Richie Guerin, Atlanta Hawks (1968-69) 4) Bill […]
Penny Hardaway Team Up With O’Neal For a Second Shot at Title
After 2 seasons with no NBA action, Penny Hardaway signed a make-good contract Thursday with the Heat. The 6-foot-7 guard has been working this offseason in front of Heat scouts and coaches and apparently has shown enough to alleviate concerns about arthritic knees that have limited him to four games since the 2004-05 season. “Penny […]
Allan Houston Considering a Come Back, Possibly Cleveland!
Allan Houston is looking to return to the NBA, ESPN reports. Cleveland was one of the teams mentioned along with Dallas. Houston is 36 and was forced into retirement in October 2005 after an arthritic left knee limited him to just 70 games over the previous two seasons. Houston said he has been working out […]
Reggie Miller Contemplating A Return To The NBA
Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers had discussions with Reggie Miller about joining the Celtics, ESPN.com reports. “I have contacted Reggie and he is contemplating a comeback with us,” Ainge told The Associated Press through a team spokesman. Miller, who turns 42 on Aug. 24, played his entire 18-year career with the Indiana Pacers before […]
Scott Pollard Signed a Deal With The Celtics
 Scott Pollard agreed to a one year deal with the Boston Celtics yesterday believed to be worth the veteran minimum $1.2 million. Pollard signed a one year deal with Cleveland a year ago for about $2 million, Pollard played 24 games with the Cavaliers, averaging 1 point and 1.3 rebounds in 4.5 minutes per game. He […]
Parker hurts Ankle
Tony Parker sprained his left ankle during practice with the French national team last week. Parker is expected to return to the United States to be examined and to begin a rehabilitation program. Parker is expected to return to the French national team when he gets medial clearance. Last August, Parker broke his right index […]
Greg Oden Might Join Team USA
Greg Oden is looking at the possibility of competing at the U.S. training camp later this month, which is necessary if the 7-foot center wishes to compete in the 2008 Olympics. Oden, who this week resumed basketball workouts for the first time since undergoing a tonsillectomy July 14, said he is contemplating the situation and […]