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Oklahoma City's new NBA team to get name next week
Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors. The team said Wednesday that it would unveil the name and colors simultaneously on its Web site and at a downtown event Sept. 3.
Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain
Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.
Officials say Duckworth died of heart disease
Oregon officials say an autopsy shows former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth died when his enlarged heart failed. Duckworth died Monday at 44 on the Oregon coast, where he was on a goodwill tour for the team.
Tisdale has part of leg amputated due to cancer
Former NBA player Wayman Tisdale had part of his right leg amputated Monday because of bone cancer.
Former Blazers center Kevin Duckworth dies at 44
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth, a "gentle giant" with a feathery touch from the paint, has died. He was 44.
Celtics sign F Bill Walker
The Celtics have signed second-round draft pick Bill Walker.
Spurs re-sign G Michael Finley
The Spurs have re-signed guard Michael Finley.
Settlement reached over Sonics' Oklahoma City move
Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle, allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City.
Suit over Supersonics ownership set for June trial
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz's court bid to regain control of the team will have to wait until after next season.
Rockets formally announce Artest trade
Ron Artest officially joined the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
Shaq's wife says marriage is on the mend
The wife of Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal said Thursday that her marriage to the NBA star is on the mend.