Hawks put together initial list of GM candidates
The Atlanta Hawks have established an initial list of four candidates in their search to replace outgoing general manager Billy Knight, according to NBA front-office sources.
Billups expected to play in Game 1 of East finals
All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups practiced with the Detroit Pistons and is expected to be ready to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Barkley to repay $400K Vegas debt: 'My mistake'
Charles Barkley acknowledged he owes a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino and promised Thursday to repay it after a prosecutor said the retired NBA star faced criminal charges.
Kirilenko misses Jazz practice over visa issue
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.