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Reports: Turkoglu headed to Toronto Raptors

Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. (Updated: 07/04/09 3:00 AM )

Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers

Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. (Updated: 07/03/09 9:56 PM )

Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers

Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. (Updated: 07/03/09 10:11 PM )

Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract

The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday. (Updated: 07/03/09 1:41 PM )

Shaq ready for next task

Shaquille O’Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to Le- Bron James and the Cavaliers. (Updated: 07/03/09 6:55 AM )

Rockets' Yao to wait week before surgery decision

Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. (Updated: 07/03/09 3:01 AM )

Source: Rockets agree on multiyear deal with Ariza

The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night. (Updated: 07/03/09 3:01 AM )

Artest poised to join Kobe, sign with Lakers

Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. (Updated: 07/03/09 4:16 AM )

Walsh says he could give more than 1-year deal

Donnie Walsh says he will consider giving more than a one-year deal to a free agent, following a report that he plans to do that with Jason Kidd. (Updated: 07/02/09 7:11 PM )

Gordon: Bulls never made offer

A day after jumping to Detroit, Ben Gordon says the Chicago Bulls never made a contract offer even though general manager Gar Forman said re-signing him was the No. 1 priority. (Updated: 07/02/09 5:15 PM )

Source: Rockets GM meeting with Lakers' F Ariza

A person close to the situation tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets are meeting with Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza. (Updated: 07/02/09 4:10 PM )

Confident Shaq joins Cavs

His nickname hasn't arrived. His motto with Cleveland is already in place. (Updated: 07/03/09 4:06 AM )

Pistons ink Gordon, Villanueva

The Detroit Pistons are acting quickly to remake a former championship contender. (Updated: 07/02/09 7:01 AM )

Shaq in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Shaq took his first look at his new basketball home. (Updated: 07/02/09 7:01 AM )

Thunder's Mullens overcomes tough times

B.J. Mullens has seen the worst and made the best of it. (Updated: 07/02/09 3:46 AM )

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