Orlando Magic enter training camp hoping to build defensive identity
The Orlando Magic want to establish a new identity this season. If new coach Scott Skiles has his way, it will be all about defense.
The Orlando Magic want to establish a new identity this season. If new coach Scott Skiles has his way, it will be all about defense.
Jackson thinks Kobe plays on but maybe not with Lakers
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Jackson doubts this is Kobe Bryant's final season — though thinks it may be Bryant's last in Los Angeles. With Bryant going into the last season of his contract and coming off a couple of injury-shortened seasons, his future will be one of the biggest questions around the NBA this season. Jackson, who coached Bryant to five NBA championships with the Lakers, says: "I don't think it's his last year. Sounds like it may be his last year as a Laker."
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Jackson doubts this is Kobe Bryant's final season — though thinks it may be Bryant's last in Los Angeles. With Bryant going into the last season of his contract and coming off a couple of injury-shortened seasons, his future will be one of the biggest questions around the NBA this season. Jackson, who coached Bryant to five NBA championships with the Lakers, says: "I don't think it's his last year. Sounds like it may be his last year as a Laker."
Divac adds title of GM of Kings
Vlade Divac has added the title of general manager of the Sacramento Kings.
Vlade Divac has added the title of general manager of the Sacramento Kings.
Milwaukee funding for new Bucks arena goes before public
The public's first opportunity to formally comment on part of a $500 million funding plan to build a new Milwaukee Bucks arena attracted an overflow crowd Monday evening, with one group questioning how the city has enough money to help pay for the project but not neighborhood or school investments.
The public's first opportunity to formally comment on part of a $500 million funding plan to build a new Milwaukee Bucks arena attracted an overflow crowd Monday evening, with one group questioning how the city has enough money to help pay for the project but not neighborhood or school investments.
NBA fines Clippers $250,000 because of DeAndre Jordan pitch
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000 after an investigation found the team had violated league rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month.
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $250,000 after an investigation found the team had violated league rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month.
Kirilenko elected head of Russian basketball
MOSCOW (AP) — Former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko was elected president of the troubled Russian Basketball Federation on Tuesday.
MOSCOW (AP) — Former NBA player Andrei Kirilenko was elected president of the troubled Russian Basketball Federation on Tuesday.
Orlando Magic sign point guard CJ Watson
Orlando signed 31 year old CJ Watson to a 3-year deal Thursday.
Orlando signed 31 year old CJ Watson to a 3-year deal Thursday.
Orlando Magic select Mario Hezonja in 2015 NBA draft
They call him "Super Mario." With the 5th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Thursday night, the Orlando Magic selected Mario Hezonja of FC Barcelona.
They call him "Super Mario." With the 5th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft Thursday night, the Orlando Magic selected Mario Hezonja of FC Barcelona.