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Can Europe afford the NBA's biggest stars?
"Some of the top players in the NBA are willing to go to Europe, but are they asking for too much?" writes Ian Whittell.

Warriors' Ellis tears ankle ligament, out 3 months
In the latest blow during a difficult summer for Golden State, ESPN.com has learned that Monta Ellis will be sidelined at least three months after suffering a severe high ankle sprain in his hometown of Jackson, Miss.

Oklahoma City set to announce name on Sept. 3
Oklahoma City's new NBA franchise has finally set a date to announce its name and team colors.

Police: Duckworth died of congestive heart failure
Oregon officials say an autopsy shows former Portland Trail Blazers center Kevin Duckworth died when his enlarged heart failed.

Bucks, Warriors to play 2 games in China in Oct.
The Bucks and Warriors will travel to China in October to play two exhibition games, the NBA and Chinese Basketball Association said.

Coach K to stay involved in USA hoops revolution
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will remain involved with rebuilding the USA national teams.

Former player Tisdale loses part of leg to cancer
Former Pacer Wayman Tisdale had part of his leg amputated due to cancer.

Lakers sign second-rounder Crawford of Kentucky
Joe Crawford, the Los Angeles Lakers' only selection in the NBA draft last June, signed a contract with the Western Conference champions on Wednesday.

Officially back: Mavericks re-sign forward George
The Mavericks officially re-signed Devean George on Monday.

Phoenix prosecutor wants Donaghy's federal files
A Phoenix prosecutor is seeking the federal files in the investigation of disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was sentenced in July to 15 months in prison in a gambling scandal.

Suns ship Strawberry to Rockets for Singletary
The Phoenix Suns traded guard D.J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets on Monday for rookie guard Sean Singletary.

Celtics sign first-round draft choice J.R. Giddens
The Boston Celtics signed their first-round draft pick J.R. Giddens on Tuesday.

Pennsylvania woman in Jordan case out of jail
A northwestern Pennsylvania woman who claims Michael Jordan fathered her son is out of jail after agreeing not to bother Jordan.

Nuggets re-sign guard Smith to multiyear contract
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday.

Celtics' offer brings Miles out of two-year hiatus
The Celtics have signed forward Darius Miles, who missed the last two NBA seasons due to microfracture surgery on his right knee.

It's official: Veteran Finley re-signs with Spurs
The Spurs have re-signed guard Michael Finley.

Versatile Brown returns to Hornets' backcourt
The New Orleans Hornets turned to a familiar face to fill an opening in the backcourt, signing Devin Brown on Friday.

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