NBA news: Dwight Howard wanted more say in Magic trades, may play overseas
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was in the news for multiple reasons yesterday. First off, Superman told a radio station that he had wanted a bigger say in the trades Orlando made during the 2010-11 season.
NBA news: Deron Williams signs with Turkish team
New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams is officially part of the Turkish club Besiktas.
NBA news: Gilbert Arenas suggests Wizards leaked gun story
Orlando guard Gilbert Arenas lashed out at his former team, the Washington Wizards, over Twitter this week.
NBA news: NBA will return $160 million owed to players
On Tuesday, the NBA will return the $160 million that it threatened to keep from players during labor negotiations last month.
NBA news: Yao Ming retires
The Yao Ming era is officially over.
NBA news: Michael Beasley busted for marijuana
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley was stopped last week in a Minnesota suburb for speeding and possession of marijuana.
NBA news: Pacers to name Vogel head coach
I would’ve sworn this was already reported – but the Indiana Pacers are expected to name Frank Vogel their head coach for 2011 today.
Vogel took over as interim coach after Jim O’Brien’s midseason firing and took the Pacers to a 20-18 record, helping them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2006. 
Lakers assistant Brian Shaw was considered a major candidate for the job but has instead accepted a spot on Indiana’s bench as an associate head coach.
The Detroit Pistons are now the only NBA team without a head coach.
Rudy Fernandez to play one more year in NBA?
It appears Rudy Fernandez is not long for the NBA – but he plans to honor the rest of his current contract. The Dallas Mavericks forward had previously complained about playing time and talked about returning to his native Spain before he was traded to the reigning NBA champs last month.
He also reportedly received a lucrative offer from Real Madrid. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
But Fernandez says he’ll honor final year of his contract before going anywhere. He averaged 9.1 points over three season with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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NBA news: Lockout Officially Begins, NBA.com Lockdown
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NBA news: Sides far apart with CBA set to expire;
The NBA is on the verge of its first lockout since 1998-99 Reportedly, the players and owners remain far apart in their negotiations with the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire by the end of today. Free agency won’t commence if a deal isn’t struck. 
The NBA has already cancelled the summer league in Las Vegas for this season.
Nene to opt out
Given all the rumors including his name, it’s no surprise that Nene is opting out of his contract with the Denver Nuggets. The center had one year left on his six-year, $60-million deal. He averaged 14.5 points and 7.6 rebounds last season.
Blazers make qualifying offer to Greg Oden
It appears the Portland Trail Blazers will give Greg Oden one more chance. They will extend a one-year, $8.8-million qualifying offer to the former No. 1 overall pick and oft-injured center.
That will make Oden a restricted free agent, meaning Portland can match any offer Oden receives during free agency.
Mark Cuban contributes to rapist capture reward
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is doing his part to capture whoever is responsible for beating and raping a woman following the Mavs’ NBA championship victory on June 13. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
Cuban has contributed $20,000 to the reward for capturing the perpetrators.
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NBA news: Patrick Ewing to coach Pistons?
Is Patrick Ewing a major candidate to coach the Detroit Pistons? It appears so.
NBA news: Warriors president Rowell resigns
Robert Rowell has resigned as president of the Golden State Warriors. According to owner Joe Lacob, Rowell wants to explore other business opportunities.
NBA news: Magic will not trade Dwight Howard
It’s fun to speculate on wild trade rumors involving 2012 free agent Dwight Howard but the Orlando Magic insist that they will not trade their superstar center. 
Howard has indicated he’s open to rejoining the team but that he wants to be surrounded with better players and that he’d like to be involved in personnel decisions.
Cavs to grab Irving at No. 1
Not that it’s a big surprise, but it’s almost official now that the Cleveland Cavaliers will take Duke point guard Kyrie Irving at first overall in this week’s NBA draft.
That means they’ll let Arizona forward Derrick Williams fall to Minnesota at No. 2.
Suns to buy out Vince Carter
Vince Carter’s star sure has fallen a long way. The former Rookie of the Year has averaged 22.2 points with Toronto, New Jersey, Orlando and Phoenix since starting his career in 1999. But he’s fallen out of favor to the point that he’s expendable in the desert.
The Suns plan to decline the $18-million option on Vince’s contract and buy him out for $4 million.
Carter is expected to attract interest from contending teams in need of a bench scorer. [soliloquy id=”82219″]
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NBA news: Blazers waiting on Oden offer
There’s no guarantee that the Portland Trail Blazers will keep oft-injured former first-round pick Greg Oden on board next season.
NBA news: Shaq questioned in gang-beating case
This week in a Los Angeles County Superior Court, a man named Robert Ross testified that Shaquille O’Neal and his business partner, Mark Stevens, were responsible for him being beaten, robbed and kidnapped.
NBA news: Rubio Staying Overseas after all?
Could Ricky Rubio stick it to the Minnesota Timberwolves again? The 20-year-old guard just won the Euro league championship with Barcelona last night and said after the game that “We are taking with Barcelona and we will soon see.”
NBA news: Rich Cho takes over as Bobcats GM
The Charlotte Bobcats shuffled up their front office this week. Rich Cho, cast off from Portland, will take over as their general manager.
