24 Dec 10 NBA Rumors: Latest on LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and More

Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesBad news for those of you who want to rip or root for the Miami trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh—they probably won't play together until the start of the regular season.But the good news here is that their regular season game against the Reebok Baltimore Ravens #52 Ray Lewis Realtree camo Jersey
Boston Celtics begins on October 26—only 10 days away.No that long at all, right?To make the time go by that much faster for you hungry for basketball, we're touching on the NBA today.It's rumor time.Will there be any preseason deals? Last-second signings?And other moves, to change the balance of your favorite team's roster?Here's the latest on what's going on around the league. 08:25 PM ETNBA Rumors: Trailblazers Short On Big Men, Considering D.J. MbengaThe Blazers are said to have worked out D.J. Mbenga, according to the Oregonian.With injuries to Greg Oden, Joel Pryzbilla and Jeff Pendergraph, Portland finds themselves thin at the center position.They signed free agent Steven Hill on Monday but...Read more » 08:17 PM ETNBA Rumors: Lakers Lamar Odom Also Upset With Strict Technical Foul RulesDuring the Lakers exhibition game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Lamar Odom found himself being whistled for a foul against Carl Landry.So what's the problem?Odom kept his arm in the air, in protest, for more than three seconds.He was ...Read more » 07:03 PM ETNBA Rumors: Javaris Crittenton Cut By Bobcats, To Lakers?It seemed not long ago that Javaris Crittenton was a key cog in the trade that brought Pau Gasol to Los Angeles.But Crittenton has failed to live up to his potential with the Memphis Grizzles and the Washington Wizards. In fact, he was...Read more » 06:00 PM ETNBA Rumors: Kevin Martin Facing Foreclosure In CaliforniaThe Sacramento Bee is reporting that former Sacramento Kings player Kevin Martin has defaulted in his mortgage payments on a house in Rocklin, California.Martin's lawyer is saying that his client has no intention of Reebok Chicago Bears #54 Brian Urlacher Realtree camo Jersey
walking away from his debt but ...Read more » 05:53 PM ETNBA Rumors: Allen Iverson To Decide On Turkey Contract Offer SoonAccording to ESPN, Turkish basketball team Besiktas Cola Turka is expecting to get a decision from Allen Iverson on their contract offer, soon.Turkish media are reporting that Iverson is asking to be exempt from certain penalties in the contract, ...Read more » 05:41 PM ETNBA Rumors: Erick Dampier Receives Two-Year Offer From Houston RocketsAfter being waived by the Charlotte Bobcats, Erick Dampier finds himself a wanted man.As many as three NBA teams have inquired about his services, including the Houston Rockets. The Rockets, as reported by the Houston Chronicle, have offered...Read more » 05:36 PM ETNBA Rumors: Chris Paul in a Four-Way Trade To Portland Trailblazers?According to NorthJersey.com, the New Jersey Nets are still trying to get their hands on Carmelo Anthony.They are reporting that league sources told them about a possible deal that would have sent Chris Paul to Portland, Devin Harris, Kris Humphri...Read more » 05:28 PM ETNBA Rumors: Players Association To Contest New Technical Foul Rule?Billy Hunter, the executive director for the player's union, issued a statement on Thursday October 14 reacting to the league's apparent crackdown on player complaints to officials.“The new unilateral rule changes are an unnecessary and unwarrante...Read more » 05:18 PM ETNBAReebok Chicago Bears #6 Jay Cutler Realtree camo Jersey
Rumors: Kobe Bryant Slow To Regain His FormAfter three preseason games, Kobe Bryant is 4-for-28 from the field.Bryant has been slow to regain his normal MVP-caliber form after preseason surgery on his right knee.The Los Angeles Daily News is reporting that Lakers coach Phil Jackson plans t...Read more » 05:10 PM ETNBA Rumors: Dwight Howard to Use Hakeem Olajuwon Post Moves This Season?There's plenty of truth to this possibility.With the Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard, looking to improve his offensive game. Howard sought the mentorship of all-time great, Hakeem Olajuwon, during the offseason.Howard's low-post ...Read more » 05:01 PM ETNBA Rumors: Wizards Front Office Losing Patience With Gilbert Arenas?Shortly after returning from his 50-game ban from the NBA as a result of his much publicized gun-toting incident, Gilbert Arenas was vocal with media and teammates that he was comfortable with handing the reins over to number one draft pick, John ...Read more » 04:50 PM ETNBA Rumors: George Karl Talks Carmelo Anthony and the Kobe Bryant ScenarioDenver Nuggets head coach, shared his thoughts on the Carmelo Anthony saga with Hoopsworld reporter Eric Pincus, before the Nuggets played the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, October 15."I don't think that [staying] is off the table," Karl told Pi...Read more » 04:40 PM ETNBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade in Chicago, May Not Return Until Regular SeasonWhile teammate, LeBron James, returned to practice after resting a sore hamstring. ESPN is reporting that Dwyane Wade spent Satuday in Chicago, attending a custody proceeding regarding his two sons and ex-wife.Wade remains sidelined with an ...Read more » 04:35 PM ETNBA Rumors: LeBron James Participates in PracticeLeBron James is expected to be ready to play on Monday, October 18 when the Miami Heat host the Charlotte Bobcats.James missed Reebok Dallas Cowboys #82 Jason Witten Realtree camo Jersey
the Heat's last preseason game against the New Orleans Hornets and left early during a match with CSKA Moscow last Tuesd...Read more » 04:25 PM ETNBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Declines LeBron James' InvitationOn Friday, October 8 the Miami Heat were slated to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Kansas City.The previous night, James invited Durant to party with him at the Midland in downtown KC.Durant, the FIBA World Championship MVP, turned down LeBron's...Read more » 04:14 PM ETNBA Rumors: Michael Jordan Says He Can Score 100 in Today's NBAWe have to start with this today, a quote from arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time, Michael Jordan.During an interview with USAToday to promote NBA 2K11, which he is the cover athlete for, Jordan gave his thoughts about playing in ...Read more »