New York Knicks free agent Jared Jefrries might miss start of season

New York Knicks free agent , forward Jared Jeffries, who was expected to be Knicks started forward might miss start of season after breaking left wrist on Friday's preaseason game against Ney Jersey Nets.

Jeffries was hurt on his Knicks debut game and missed Saturday game against Philadelphia 76ers.

He had a MRI exam on Saturday and Knicks Medical stuff informed that the injury will not require surgery.

On Mondays press confrence, New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas informed that Jefrries could be sidelined three to six weeks.

Clippers lost to CSKA Moscow

Los Angeles Clippers lost their second back-to-back game to CSKA Moscow, one of leading Russian teams.

Final score of the game where Clippers shot 2-16 for 3 point was 94-75.

Los Angeles Clippers are one of 4 NBA teams holding training camps in Europe as part of NBA program Europe Live.

Chris Kaman was best in Clippers and scored 15 points, while Trajan Langdon with 17, and Tomas Van Den Spiegel with 16 points,led Russian team to victory.

Next Los Angeles Clippers preaseason game is vs Phoenix Suns, on October 17.

Stephen Jackson from Indiana Pacers hit by car and fired a gun in front of Night Bar

Stephen Jackson , Indiana Pacers player, fired a gun in the air, apparently in self-defense, outside a strip club early Friday after he was slugged in the mouth and struck by a car that sent him tumbling onto the hood, police said.Nobody was injured by his gunfire.

Jackson refused medical threatment at a scene, but sought a treatment at hospital after conferring with team trainer.

Jackson was at the Indianapolis club with teammates Tinsley, Marquis Daniels and Jimmie Hunter. Tinsley and Daniels also had guns in their cars, and all three armed players had weapons permits, Mount said, although Daniels' permit was issued by Florida.

Police were looking for the car that struck Jackson and three men believed involved.

Jackson told officers he fired his 9 mm pistol five times after he was hit in the mouth and tossed on the hood of the car.

The Pacers said Friday that all involved are cooperating with police, and none of the players at the strip club would be available to the media after practice Friday.

"Since this is an ongoing review of the matters that took place Friday morning, the Pacers will have no further comment at this time," the team said in a statement.

The NBA's drug policy says players who test positive for marijuana face rehabilitation, fines and suspensions, depending on whether it is a first offense. Testing is done randomly throughout the season and for reasonable cause.

League spokesman Tim Frank declined to comment on the specifics of the case but said the NBA was monitoring the situation.

Lakers coach Jackson on hip replacement surgery

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson had right hip replacement surgery Tuesday and is expected to be released from a hospital on Wednesday.

Team spokesman John Black said there is no timetable for the 61-year-old coach's return to training camp, which opened Tuesday with assistant coach Kurt Rambis running the drills.

The 45-minute operation was performed at the Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Jackson, who will be re-evaluated next week, said Monday at the team's media day that he plans to be ready when the Lakers open the season Oct. 31 against Phoenix.

"I heard everything went well for him," said Lakers star Kobe Bryant, who is recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee and watched Tuesday's practice from the sideline. "Hopefully we'll have him back sooner rather than later."

Indiana Pacers Training Camp - Accent on Condition

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was serious when said there was going to be a huge accent on conditioning.

"Running and conditioning has to become a way of life now," Carlisle said. "It's got to be an everyday commitment, because to maintain over a 100-game season, your conditioning has to be through the roof."

"It's going to be a hard thing to do and hard on our bodies, but at the same time, it's not going to do anything but make us better," Stephen Jackson said while breathing heavily after practice. "Nobody said it's going to be easy. Winning a championship ain't easy, either. We have to start somewhere."

Sacramento Kings signed Free Agent Maurice Taylor

Sacramento King's President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie announced today that Team has signed free agent forward Maurice Taylor to a contract.Per club policy,terms of agreement are not public.

“We feel fortunate to add Maurice to our roster,” explained Petrie. “We look forward to having him provide us with some additional depth, flexibility and veteran experience on our frontline. We think he’ll fit in really well.”

Taylor entered his career as 14th overall 1997 first round pick, and was selected by Los Angeles Clippers where he spent three seasons.

On August 25, 2000 Taylor signed with Houston Rockets and played five seasons there.
On February 24, 2005, he was traded to Knicks .

“The addition of Maurice gives us an experienced veteran who can make open shots and play both the four and five,” said Kings’ head coach Eric Musselman. “We’ll probably look to him to contribute more at the center position.”

Player Movement 2006

June 30
Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward Charlie Villanueva from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for guard T.J. Ford and cash considerations.

July 12
New Jersey Nets have signed their two First Round draft picks from the 2006 NBA Draft, guard Marcus Williams and forward Josh Boone, to multi-year contracts.

Philadelphia 76ers re-signed restricted free agents - forward Shavlik Randolph, and guard Willie Green.

Indiana Pacers announced they have acquired forward/guard Marquis Daniels from Dallas Mavericks , in exchange for forward Austin Croshere.

Memphis Grizzlies acquired Stromile Swift and the draft rights to Rudy Gay, the eighth pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, from Houston Rockets in exchange for Grizzlies forward Shane Battier.

San Antonio Spurs announced that they have signed guard Jacque Vaughn.

Atlanta Hawks announced the team has addressed one of its biggest needs with the signing of free agent guard Craig “Speedy” Claxton to a contract.

LeBron James signed his extension with the Cavs that will keep him in Cleveland – with his eyes on the NBA Championship – for more four years .

New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced that they have acquired forward Peja Stojakovic and cash considerations from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the draft rights to Andrew Betts.

Los Angeles Clippers re-signed free agent point guard Sam Cassell.

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony signed a multi-year contract extension.

Golden State Warriors have acquired guards Devin Brown, Keith Mcleod and Andre Owens from the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Derek Fisher.

The Toronto Raptors announced they have signed free agent guard-forward Anthony Parker to a multi-year contract.

Miami HEAT re-signed guard Dwyane Wade.

Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Shammond Williams.

Dallas Mavericks have re-signed center DJ Mbenga.

July 13
Dallas Mavericks signed free agent guard Greg Buckner.

Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Vladimir Radmanovic.

Utah Jazz re-signed forward Matt Harpring.

Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard-forward Keith Bogans.

Los Angeles Clippers signed free agent forward Tim Thomas.

Phoenix Suns signed unrestricted free agent guard/forward Eric Piatkowski to a two-year contract.

Chicago Bulls has signed free agent forward Ben Wallace.

Joel Przybilla returns to Portland Blazers.

New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced that they have traded guard Kirk Snyder to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations and a conditional 2008 second round pick (the Hornets will receive the higher second round draft slot between the two teams in the 2008 NBA Draft.

July 14

The Toronto Raptors resigned Chris Bosh to multiyear contract.

The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced that they have acquired center Tyson Chandler from Chicago Bulls in exchange for forward PJ Brown and guard J.R. Smith .

The Boston Celtics have agreed with team Captain Paul Pierce to extend his contract through the 2010-11 season.

The Detroit Pistons signed guard Ronald “Flip” Murray to a multi-year contract.

July 18

The Detroit Pistons signed center Nazr Mohammed to a multi-year contract.

July 19

The Washington Wizards signed forward Darius Songaila .

The Detroit Pistons re-signed guard Lindsey Hunter to a multi-year contract.

The Houston Rockets signed Greek combo-guard Vassilis Spanoulis to a three-year agreement.

The Charlotte Bobcats signed free agent forward Othella Harrington.

July 20

The Denver Nuggets have re-signed F/C Nenê to a multi-year contract

The Denver Nuggets have acquired J.R. Smith from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Howard Eisley and two second-round draft choices .

The Phoenix Suns signed Marcus Banks.

July 21

The San Antonio Spurs signed Jackie Butler.

July 24

The Indiana Pacers traded Darrell Armstrong and young forwards Rawle Marshall and Josh Powell , to Dallas Mavericks, in exchange for point guard Anthony Johnson.

The Sacramento Kings signed free agent guard John Salmons to a multi-year contract.

July 25

The Dallas Mavericks re-signed veteran guard Jason Terry.

The Toronto Raptors signed free agent guard Fred Jones.

The Denver Nuggets have signed rookie Yakhouba Diawara to a contract.

The Boston Celtics announced today they have signed rookie free agent center Kevin Pittsnogle.

July 26

The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent guard Bobby Jackson and re-signed forward Rasual Bulter.

The Toronto Raptors signed Uros Slokar.

The Phoenix Suns signed unrestricted free-agent forward/center Sean Marks to a one-year contract.

July 27

The Orlando Magic re-signed restricted free agent forward Trevor Ariza.

The New Jersey Nets acquired center Mikki Moore from the Seattle SuperSonics for a second round draft pick in 2009.

July 28

The Denver Nuggets have signed F/C Jamal Sampson to a contract.

The Charlotte Bobcats re-signed Bernard Robinson.

The Indiana Pacers signed Maceo Baston.

The Portland Trail Blazers traded guard Steve Blake, forward Brian Skinner and center Ha Seung-Jin , for All Star center Jamaal Magloire from Milwaukee Bucks.

August 1.

Memphis Grizzlies signed a one-year contract with free agent guard Lorinza ‘Junior’ Harrington.

August 2

The San Antonio Spurs signed Francisco Elson.

The Dallas Mavericks signed free-agent forward Devean George.

The Houston Rockets signed free agent guard Kelenna Azubuike.

August 5

The Washington Wizards signed guard DeShawn Stevenson.

The Phoenix Suns signed guard Leandro Barbosa to a five-year contract extension.

August 8

The New York Knicks signed free agent forward Jared Jeffries.

August 10

The Milwaukee Bucks traded forward Joe Smith for forward Ruben Patterson, from Denver Nuggets.

August 15

The Seattle SuperSonics re-signed Chris Wilcox.

August 17

The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent guard Eddie House.

August 18

The Miami HEAT re-signed center Alonzo Mourning.

August 22

The Indiana Pacers bring back Al Harrington from Atlanta Hawks, in trade for 2007 first-round pick.

September 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard David Wesley.

The Houston Rockets signed Casey Jacobsen.

September 22

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed free-agent guard Mike James.

The Minnesota Timberwolves re-signed restricted free agent forward Justin Reed.