The Houston Rockets signed free agent guard John Lucas III to a multiyear contract on Friday after waiving him in January.
The New York Knicks signed Washington forward Jared Jeffries to an offer sheet believed to be for about $30 million over five years, according to published reports Saturday.
Former basketball star Charles Barkley says he's switched political teams from Republican to Democrat and is again talking about running for governor in his home state, possibly in 2010.
The Seattle SuperSonics traded center Mikki Moore to the New Jersey Nets on Thursday for a second-round pick in the 2009 draft.
Allen Iverson wants to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and it looks like the former MVP is going to get his wish.
The Toronto Raptors waived point guard Alvin Williams on Wednesday and announced the signing of guard Fred Jones.
The New Orleans Hornets signed free agents Bobby Jackson and Rasual Butler on Wednesday, capping a busy offseason during which the team has overhauled its roster.
Lisa Leslie scored 16 points and led the Los Angeles Sparks to their first regular-season sweep over the Houston Comets with a 56-52 win on Tuesday.
The US men's basketball World Championship team named 15 players that were selected as finalists on Tuesday, with Shawn Marion, Adam Morrison and Luke Ridnour left off the roster.
Jason Terry finally signed his six-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
Former Utah coach Rick Majerus turned down an offer to become an assistant to Denver Nuggets coach George Karl, the team said Tuesday.