Sacre Bleu!
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 9/22/2008 — Last week's news that Matt Barnes will be starting for the Suns this season shook things up a bit, but the implications are a bit more important than the single tear that Grant Hill shed or the sigh of relief from his ankles. Barnes starting means he's a meaningful part of the ...

The Worst Offseason Moves of 2008
cavsboard.com 9/22/2008 — Well, with the season still a month away roughly, it’s time to start putting making some predictions and getting on my soapbox. So I give you my first “The Worst Offseason Moves of (insert year)” piece. 1.) The Nuggets trade Marcus Camby for a second-round pick: Fine. You ...

Mark Eaton, all 7' 4" - Interview with Jazz legend - Part Two
slcdunk.com 9/22/2008 — BallHype - Mark Eaton Interview, Part 2 More thanks to Mark for this interview.  Here's the first interview about his career as a motivational speaker and his upcoming movie. Up next is Mark's thoughts on the Jazz and his career in the ...

Salim Stoudamire's First Press Conference
theblowtorch.blogspot.com 9/22/2008 — Hi, guys. As you probably already know, I've been acquired by the Spurs . I just wanted to take my time to introduce myself to the people of San Antonio and my teammates. The first thing I want to say is, I'm open. All the time. I'm open right now, ...

Deal Journal - WSJ.com : One NBA Star's Plan for Saving the U.S. Financial System
blogs.wsj.com 9/22/2008 — You probably have heard of the microloan. What about the microbailout? Former NBA guard Doug Christie and his wife have called for as much to help out in this time of financial distress. The couple put out a press release late Tuesday to announce that ...

Wiz pick up option on coach Jordan's contract — FOXSports.com News for NBA 9/22/2008
The Washington Wizards picked up a one-year option for coach Eddie Jordan on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season. Jordan is the Wizards' most successful coach since the 1980s, leading the team to four consecutive playoff ...

Wizards sign 3 free-agent forwards (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 9/22/2008
The Washington Wizards signed free-agent forwards DerMarr Johnson, Linton Johnson and Taj McCullough on Monday, bringing the team's training camp roster to 17. The three will have "a chance to compete for a roster spot," team president Ernie Grunfeld ...

Suns sign Slovenian PG Dragic (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 9/23/2008
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharpshooting 22-year-old lefthander in a draft-day trade with the San ...

Wizards pick up option on coach Jordan (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 9/22/2008
The Washington Wizards picked up a one-year option for coach Eddie Jordan on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season. Jordan is the Wizards' most successful coach since the 1980s, leading the team to four consecutive playoff ...

Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal — FOXSports.com News for NBA 9/23/2008
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.