Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki has been chosen to carry the flag for Germany at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics on Friday, according to the Star-Telegram. |
Kobe Bryant
The NBA released its schedule today, pitting Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers in their season opener against Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center on Tuesday, October 28th, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
Shannon Brown
The Charlotte Bobcats signed guard Shannon Brown to a one-year deal Wednesday for the NBA minimum of about $800,000, according to SLAM Sports. |
Jannero Pargo
It appears the Hornets may be ready to move forward with Mike James as the backup point guard this season, allowing Jannero Pargo to sign with another NBA franchise, most likely to be the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN.com. |
Andre Iguodala
A source indicated that the Sixers and the agent for Andre Iguodala (Rob Pelinka) are discussing a deal worth more than $70 million over five years. That would mean $12 million next year, with annual raises of $1.26 million, according to phillyBurbs.com. |
J.R. Smith
Despite recent rumors, sources in Denver indicate the Denver Nuggets will in fact be offering restricted free-agent guard J.R. Smith a new deal within the next seven to ten days, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
Yao Ming
Yao Ming will be the flag bearer for China for the second straight Olympics, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
Walter Sharpe
Second-round pick Walter Sharpe (32nd overall) has officially inked with the Pistons, according to MLive.com. The deal is for twp years, and worth slightly over $880,000. |
Francisco Elson
The Bucks are considering signing free agent center Francisco Elson, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
Yakhouba Diawara
The Miami Heat have signed Yakhouba Diawara to a two-year contract, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
