Suicide lines: Nuggets haven't met with 'Melo; Kleiza eyeing USA
(Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:30:28 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your juicebox.

Police: Swastika on mural possible hate crime
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:43:36 PDT)
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a swastika was painted on a mural depicting a Jewish player for the Sacramento Kings. Police say they received a report of the backward swastika painted on a mural of Omri Casspi, the only NBA player born in Israel, in the midtown area about noon Wednesday.

Matt Barnes disputes domestic violence arrest
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:00:00 PDT)
This was mentioned in today's Suicide Lines, but if you lost consciousness after seeing Carmelo Anthony in...

Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge
(Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:23:51 PDT)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.

Sources: Head, Kings agree on non-guaranteed deal
(Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:23:00 PDT)
Guard Luther Head has a chance to for a reserve role in Sacramento.

Suicide lines: Jeremy Lin-spiration; Granger's step back
(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:17 PDT)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your biscuits and honey.

Kings Team Report
(Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:08:14 PDT)

Guard Tyreke Evans was suspended by the NBA for the season opener at Minnesota on Oct. 27 for his arrest and charge of excessive speeding on Interstate 80 in Sacramento.

The Rookie of the Year was clocked going 130 mph before being pulled over and arrested without incident for the May 31 nine-mile romp. He pleaded no contest. His driver's license was suspended and he was sentenced to 80 hours of community service, in addition to speaking at the CHP's Start Smart safe-driving class for teenagers.

Evans isn't the first Kings player to draw the ire of NBA commissioner David Stern. In the last 10 years, he has handed down suspensions to Chris Webber, Jason Williams, Brad Miller and Maurice Taylor for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.

Son of Celtics coach shows pro potential
(Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:46:00 PDT)
Talented prep guard Austin Rivers has the talent to someday join his father in the NBA.

Nuggets seeking to deal Anthony to Nets, Kings, Timberwolves?
(Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:22:00 PDT)
The Denver Nuggets are trying to trade disgruntled superstar forward Carmelo Anthony, and Sam Amico of The Hoops...

NBA suspends 3 players for separate incidents
(Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:58:14 PDT)
Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers was suspended for five games by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's drug agreement, while Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat drew suspensions for driving offenses. Rush was suspended without pay for five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.

NBA suspends Tyreke Evans for one game
(Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:34:00 PDT)
Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans was given a one-game suspension by the NBA for pleading no contest to reckless driving earlier this offseason, the league announced on Friday. Watch Evans' reckless driving arrest Evans was picked up for driving at speeds of up to 130 mph on I-80. In addition to announcing the Evans suspension, the NBA suspended Pacers guard Brandon Rush for five games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. The NBA also suspended Heat guard Kenny Hasbrouck for two games of pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated.

Sixers forward Nocioni to miss Worlds
(Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:13:00 PDT)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Andres Nocioni will miss the FIBA World Championship with a left-ankle injury. The Associated Press reports the Sixers, who traded for Nocioni in June, advised him to skip the tournament. "Dr. [Jack] McPhilemy didn't like what he saw, and felt Andres should not play or put a lot of impact on the ankle," Sixers president Rod Thorn told the Philadelphia Daily News . "Andres wants to play and feels very close to his country, but, in this case, it's just not prudent for him to play." Nocioni, who was...

Ranking the centers, 32 through 23
(Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:36:01 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position.

Ranking the power forwards, 20 through 11
(Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:25:24 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...

Ranking the small forwards, 30 through 21
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:05:12 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...

Ranking the shooting guards, 10 through 1
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:15:40 PDT)
As summer winds down and the day-to-day "news" falls flat, BDL will be ranking each NBA position,...

FIBA selects Miller, Sabonis, Divac for hall
(Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:41:20 PDT)
Cheryl Miller, Arvydas Sabonis and Vlade Divac will be inducted into the International Basketball Federation's Hall of Fame. Seventeen players, coaches and officials will be inducted for their achievements at the Olympic Games, world championships and developing the global game, FIBA announced Friday.

Maloof offers $1M skateboarding bonus
(Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:03:03 PDT)
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer

Musselman getting another chance to coach
(Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:48:30 PDT)
Eric Musselman is finally getting another chance to coach: in the NBA's Development League. He has enjoyed some of his best coaching success in basketball's minor leagues. The former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings head coach is set to be formally introduced by the Reno Bighorns in a news conference Thursday.

Sources: McGrady joining Pistons
(Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:59:00 PDT)
Forward Tracy McGrady, a seven-time NBA All-Star, agrees to a one-year, $1.3 million deal with Detroit.