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Nuggets re-sign guard Afflalo to multi-year deal

(Reuters) - The Denver Nuggets re-signed Arron Afflalo to a multi-year contract after the starting guard had a breakout season, the National Basketball Association team said on Tuesday.Financial terms were not disclosed, but Denver media reported the extension was worth $43 million ...

Sacramento void Hayes deal after he fails medical

(Reuters) - The Sacramento Kings cancelled their four-year contract with free agent Chuck Hayes on Monday after he failed a physical.Kings president Geoff Petrie said the $21.3 million deal had been voided because of medical reasons."This morning, in one of the most ...

Hornets re-sign forward Landry

(Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets have re-signed forward Carl Landry as they prepare to play without traded All-Star guard Chris Paul, the National Basketball Association team said Saturday.Details of the contract were not announced.Landry, 28, averaged 11.8 points and 4.1 rebounds ...

Pistons re-sign top scorer Stuckey

(Reuters) - The Detroit Pistons, looking to improve under new coach Lawrence Frank, have re-signed leading scorer Rodney Stuckey, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Saturday.The terms of the contract were not released but local media said the deal was ...

Basketball star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorce after more than 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, a representative for the couple said on Friday."We ask that in ...

Most NBA players recover from meniscus tears

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A handful of players are sidelined by torn knee cartilage every season in the National Basketball Association, according to a new study, and most make a full recovery within a couple months.In the last week, at least ...

NCAA prodigy Singler shines in Euroleague debut

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Kyle Singler took a road less travelled for a player with a college basketball title under his belt and his decision to swap the NBA for Europe was vindicated in an impressive Euroleague debut for Real Madrid Thursday.Singler, who ...

Grizzlies confirm Gasol signs new four-year agreement

(Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed Spanish center Marc Gasol, the team said Wednesday, after he helped them to their most successful season by reaching last season's conference semi-finals.Gasol, who had used his Twitter page to say a tentative agreement had ...

Mavericks trade away Fernandez, Brewers to Nuggets

(Reuters) - The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks continued their roster changes on Tuesday by trading away Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer to the Denver Nuggets.The Nuggets, who announced their new acquisitions, sent Dallas a second-round pick in exchange for ...

Clippers claim Billups, keep Jordan

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have claimed Chauncey Billups off waivers and re-signed restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, the NBA team announced Monday.The Clippers' pursuit of a point guard had led to reports of them being interested in New Orleans' Chris ...
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