Tag: trade

  • Warriors G Jackson: I’m not bad guy (AP)

    Warriors star Stephen Jackson claims people have been portraying him as "the bad guy" since he went public with his trade request in August. Jackson said after practice Thursday that "people want me to be somebody to point the finger at and say, 'He ain't doing this, or he's not humble, or he's not doing this."' Jackson signed a three-year, $28 million…

  • Braves’ Hudson gets 3-year, $28M deal (AP)

    FILE - This Sept. 1, 2009, file photo shows Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson(notes) pitching against the Florida Marlins in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Miami. Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

    Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the offense. Hudson could have returned to the Braves under a $12 million option, but the sides focused on a longer deal after the right-hander showed he had overcome major elbow surgery.

  • Carter scores 21 in Magic debut (AP)

    Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier(notes) (25) defends against a shot by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard(notes) (12) in the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Dallas.

    Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the Toronto Raptors, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

  • Dolphins QB Pennington out for season (AP)

    Chad Pennington's season officially ended with a trade that didn't involve him. The Miami Dolphins placed Pennington on the reserve-injured list to create a roster spot for quarterback Tyler Thigpen, who was acquired Tuesday from the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick. Pennington hurt his right shoulder Sunday at San Diego, an injury that leaves his career in jeopardy.

  • Super Bowl hero Tyree released by Giants (AP)

    David Tyree has gone from Super Bowl hero to out of a job. Tyree was released by the New York Giants on Saturday in the final cutdown that also featured a late trade with backup tight end Michael Matthews, another Super Bowl veteran, being shipped to the New England Patriots for a conditional draft pick.

  • McDaniels: No trade talks over Marshall (AP)

    Moving to quell rumors, Denver coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday the team had not held any talks involving a trade of suspended Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall. "We're looking forward to having Brandon back on Sept. 6 and starting our preparations for Cincinnati with him," McDaniels said.

  • Broncos suspend WR Marshall for conduct (AP)

    FILE - in this Aug. 18, 2009 file photo, Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall(notes) heads to the practice field during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Marshall, openly unhappy with the Broncos, was suspended by the team on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009,  for unspecified "detrimental" conduct. The club did not say in its 15-word statement how long the suspension would last.

    Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos, was suspended by the team for the rest of the preseason for what coach Josh McDaniels called "detrimental" conduct. Marshall, who has brooded since demanding a trade and asking for a new contract, was informed of the suspension by McDaniels on Friday.