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Mavs will probably not be able to keep Devean George (Yahoo! Sports)

The probability of swingman Devean George returning to the Dallas Mavericks next season appears to be decreasing...

Mavs nix Artest for Josh Howard deal (Yahoo! Sports)

The Sacramento Kings have expressed interest in acquiring Dallas Mavericks forward/guard Josh Howard in a trade...

Spurs Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Despite having limited budgets in most cases, the rich tend to get richer in the NBA offseason.

The explanation is simple: Many veteran players, anxious to get a ring before hanging up their sneakers, are willing to take less money to play for a good team.

It's how teams like the Celtics wind up with key guys like James Posey. And how the Spurs have landed the likes of Michael Finley, Robert Horry and Brent Barry at relatively bargain rates in the past.

So, why did Corey Maggette break from the mold and sign with playoff wannabe Golden State when San Antonio wanted him so badly?

The harsh reality is: Maybe the Spurs aren't rich anymore. Just upper-middle class.

The Spurs wooed the Clippers star with talk of him being a difference-maker on a club...

All the Kings' men might no longer include Artest (Yahoo! Sports)

With the Kings looking to move forward, Ron Artest's future could lead him 400 miles south.

Roger Mason signs with San Antonio Spurs (AP)

Free agent guard Roger Mason signed with the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The Spurs didn't disclose terms of the deal, but Mason's agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Associated Press on Thursday that Mason was to sign a two-year contract for "just a little less than" $8 million. Mason spent the last two seasons with the Washington Wizards.

Spurs sign G Mason (PA SportsTicker)

The San Antonio Spurs signed free agent guard Roger Mason on Friday.

Nets to sign veteran forward Najera (Yahoo! Sports)

Nets strengthen bench by adding veteran forward Eduardo Najera.

Posey could make decision 'in next day or so' (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Globe reports free agent James Posey could make a decision about where he'll play next year in...

With Maggette gone, Spurs eyeing J.R. Smith, others (Yahoo! Sports)

With their top free-agent target, Corey Maggette, now a Warrior, the San Antonio Spurs move on to other options.

Spurs the frontrunners for Maggette? (Yahoo! Sports)

Meanwhile, all remained quiet on the Corey Maggette front with the San Antonio Spurs . The biggest piece of the...

A most unusual and irreverent NBA mock draft (SportingNews.com)

At the NBA draft, millions of dollars are involved, jobs are hanging in the balance, and the future of the league is at stake. This is business, serious business -- but that doesn't mean there can't be a mock draft with a sense of humor.

Mantras all the new draftees should learn (SportingNews.com)

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NBA Finals Matchup: Celtics vs. Lakers (SportingNews.com)

Well, we all got what we wanted: The two top-seeded teams, regular-season powerhouses with enough history to...

Counterpoint: Foreign picks not worth risk (SportingNews.com)

You know how many international players appeared for the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals? Zero.

Celtics disproving claims of Western superiority (SportingNews.com)

The Celtics labored through their Eastern Conference playoff opponents, while the Lakers cruised through the West. Now the tables have turned, and questions need to be asked.

Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail (SportingNews.com)

Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.

NBA mock draft: Real drama starts at No. 3 (SportingNews.com)

Again, like in 2007, the big question going into Thursday's NBA draft is, "What is Kevin going to do?" Though...

Mock draft: Does Pat Riley have eyes for O.J. Mayo? (SportingNews.com)

That the Chicago Bulls will take Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft seems to be a foregone conclusion. Sam Smith breaks down how the rest of the first round will shake out.

Kobe Bryant needs help to beat the Celtics (SportingNews.com)

If Kobe Bryant is going to get past the Celtics' version of the Jordan Rules, he'll need help from his teammates.

It appears Maggette's days as a Clipper are done (Yahoo! Sports)

Corey Maggette on Thursday sounded almost certain that his Clippers career had come to an end.

Sonics leave Seattle drenched, but in better shape (Yahoo! Sports)

Nearly everyone involved in the Sonics-Seattle case looks foolish. But the bizarre limbo dance is over and the franchise can move on.

Corey Maggette has one thing left to learn (Yahoo! Sports)

(I love that picture. You think they're discussing opt-out clauses?) Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the...

Lakers show interest in Posey, Barry (Yahoo! Sports)

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to wait for Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, but they have fall-back plans in...

Spurs front-runners in race for Maggette (Yahoo! Sports)

The Spurs are the leading candidates to sign free agent Corey Maggette although the Warriors are expected to make a run at him.

Spurs' Barry opts to become free agent (AP)

Spurs guard Brent Barry opted out of his contract and became a free agent on Tuesday. Barry was part of a February trade with Seattle that sent him, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick to the SuperSonics in exchange for forward Kurt Thomas. Barry, 36, re-signed with the Spurs in March.