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By unloading 325-pound Shaquille O'Neal and his equally massive contract, the Phoenix Suns made it clear they are no longer tweaking. They're overhauling — and more dramatic moves could be coming. "We're in transition, and I think that transition has been a little awkward the last year," general manager Steve Kerr said Friday after the [...]

Stephen Curry can get comfortable with the Golden State Warriors. He's not going anywhere. Coach Don Nelson says the Warriors won't trade Curry, their surprise selection with the seventh overall pick in Thursday's draft. The Davidson guard led the nation in scoring last season, but seemed an odd choice for the Warriors, given that high-scoring [...]

Ricky Rubio was not present when the Minnesota Timberwolves introduced their 2009 draft class on Friday. Sixth overall pick Jonny Flynn and 28th pick Wayne Ellington attended with new president David Kahn. But the Timberwolves say Rubio decided to stay behind because of his contract situation. The Wolves took Rubio with the fifth overall pick, [...]

When he was finished making picks and completing trades, Knicks president Donnie Walsh had the same thought as many draft observers. Why did Minnesota keep taking point guards? Walsh said Friday he plans to call Timberwolves president David Kahn to get the answer — a discussion that could lead to an inquiry about Ricky Rubio's [...]

Shaquille O'Neal hasn't picked out a house in Cleveland yet. He has chosen a jersey number — his old one. Shaq is going back to No. 33. Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, the 15-time All-Star has decided to wear 33, the team confirmed Friday. That's the number O'Neal wore in high school and [...]

Tyler Hansbrough's path to the NBA looks familiar to Pacers president Larry Bird. Both entered their draft nights as 6-foot-9 forwards from small towns. Both could have left school early, but instead stayed and played in the national championship game. Both built reputations for being tireless workers, and both had doubters who said they weren't [...]

The Utah Jazz have made a qualifying offer to forward Paul Millsap, giving the team the right to match any other offers he receives as a restricted free agent. The Jazz had until Tuesday to make the offer and there was no doubt they would. Millsap averaged 13.5 points and 8.6 rebounds last season, playing [...]

Alonzo Mourning is returning to the Miami Heat — as an executive. Mourning announced Friday that he has been named Miami's vice president of player development, and will begin the new job soon. Mourning will be involved with players in both on and off the court roles. He will also have community relations responsibilities.

Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over. A day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Turkoglu's agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent. Agent Lon Babby [...]

Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over. A day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Turkoglu's agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent. Agent Lon Babby [...]