NBA News and Rumors

Bobcats trade up for second pick overall

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The expansion Charlotte Bobcats made their first big personnel move Monday, trading up two spots with the Los Angeles Clippers to the second overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Bobcats trade up for second pick overall

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - The expansion Charlotte Bobcats made their first big personnel move Monday, trading up two spots with the Los Angeles Clippers to the second overall pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Coach K turns down Lakers, remains at Duke

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

Durham, NC (Sports Network) - Mike Krzyzewski has turned down a lucrative contract offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing instead to remain at Duke where he has coached the men's basketball team for 24 years.

Kittles could flourish with Clippers

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

By Warren Blatt, Sports Network NBA Editor

Nets' makeover continues with signing of Mercer

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets announced the signing of free agent guard Ron Mercer on Thursday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

NBA and NBRA approve collective bargaining agreement

Monday, November 29, 1999 05:00 PM HoopsVibe

New York, NY (Sports Network) - The NBA has entered into a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Referees Association (NBRA), thus eliminating the possibility of having replacement officials work the upcoming season.