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  • BC-BKN--Kings-General Manager,1st Ld-Writethru, BKN

    06/17/13 08:36 PM

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pete D'Alessandro has wanted a leading role in professional basketball since his father first took him to watch Julius Erving and the old New York Nets on Long Island in the 1970s. On his 45th birthday, that wish finally came true. The Sacramento Kings formally...

  • Pete D'Alessandro begins 'dream job' as Kings GM

    06/17/13 08:36 PM

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pete D'Alessandro has wanted a leading role in professional basketball since his father first took him to watch Julius Erving and the old New York Nets on Long Island in the 1970s. On his 45th birthday, that wish finally came true. The Sacramento Kings formally...

  • BC-BKN--NBA Finals-Spurs,1st Ld-Writethru, BKN

    06/17/13 07:47 PM

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to roll up their sleeves and scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles in San Antonio. They have more international players on their roster...

  • Scouting, development paying off for Spurs

    06/17/13 07:47 PM

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Spurs have long been the NBA's gold standard when it comes to drafting and development, preferring to roll up their sleeves and scour the globe to find the right players to slot into well-defined roles in San Antonio. They have more international players on their roster...

  • BC-BKN--Timberwolves-Mbakwe,1st Ld-Writethru, BKN

    06/17/13 07:32 PM

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As an undersized power forward not that far removed from a major injury, Trevor Mbakwe has a lot to prove before he can establish an NBA career. At least one prominent decision-maker doesn't need to see any more. Flip Saunders has made plenty of first-hand reviews. "He's a...

  • Trevor Mbakwe gets chance to work out for Wolves

    06/17/13 07:32 PM

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As an undersized power forward not that far removed from a major injury, Trevor Mbakwe has a lot to prove before he can establish an NBA career. At least one prominent decision-maker doesn't need to see any more. Flip Saunders has made plenty of first-hand reviews. "He's a...

  • BC-BKN--Jazz Arena,1st Ld-Writethru, BKN

    06/17/13 07:18 PM

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Owners of EnergySolutions Arena are upgrading the home turf of the Utah Jazz with a new $15 million scoreboard system. Officials with Miller Sports Properties, which owns the arena, made the announcement Monday afternoon. The centerpiece of the new display system will...

  • BC-BKN--Kings-General Manager, BKN

    06/17/13 07:18 PM

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pete D'Alessandro has wanted a leading role in professional basketball since his father first took him to watch Julius Erving and the old New York Nets on Long Island in the 1970s. On his 45th birthday, that wish finally came true. The Sacramento Kings formally...

  • New $15M scoreboards planned for Jazz arena

    06/17/13 07:18 PM

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Owners of EnergySolutions Arena are upgrading the home turf of the Utah Jazz with a new $15 million scoreboard system. Officials with Miller Sports Properties, which owns the arena, made the announcement Monday afternoon. The centerpiece of the new display system will...

  • Rice hoping D-League success helps on draft night

    06/17/13 07:18 PM

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Glen Rice Jr. already knows what to expect in his next job. After spending last season competing against bigger bodies, more refined shooters and quicker guards than he ever faced in college, the 6-foot-6 shooting guard is now on the verge of becoming the first player to...



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