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Pargo knows the score with Bulls

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

He likes challenge of filling in some of Ben Gordon's numbers

Jannero Pargo is one of those glass-half-full personalities who always believes his next shot is going in and embraces the positive from any situation.

Bulls bring back Jannero Pargo

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Signs 1-year deal to help pick up Ben Gordon's scoring

On the Wednesday Ben Gordon signed his five-year contract that could be worth up to $60 million with the Pistons, the Bulls signed Jannero Pargo to a one-year deal worth roughly $2 million to try to soften Gordon's loss.

While a loss, Gordon move gives Bulls flexibility

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

But Gordon's departure leaves a void

The Bulls will wait until Ben Gordon's signing with the Pistons becomes official July 8 to comment publicly on the departure of their leading scorer for the past four seasons.

NHL pushing Reinsdorf as man to solve Coyotes' woes

Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

But his group's bid for troubled franchise lags far behind one from Canada

That the National Hockey League would turn to Jerry Reinsdorf to rescue the bankrupt Phoenix Coyotes is not surprising: He has a home in the Phoenix area, business ties to the City of Glendale, where the Coyotes play, and, of most importance, a reputation as one of the shrewdest franchise operators in sports.

Phil Jackson to return as Lakers coach next year

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:25:00 -0500

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Jackson is returning to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season.

MJ or Kobe? President Obama chooses Jordan

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

WASHINGTON -- As a Chicagoan, President Barack Obama had little choice when asked who is the better basketball player between Los Angeles star Kobe Bryant and Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Source: Rockets reach multiyear deal with Ariza

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 03:20:00 -0500

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

Ron Artest to join Lakers

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 03:25:00 -0500

HOUSTON (AP) — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bottom line: Bulls didn't think Gordon worth $55 million

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:27:00 -0500

They liked high-scoring guard, but determined cost too high

Ben Gordon showed his best attributes when he failed.

Gordon agrees to $55 million deal with rival Detroit Pistons

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ben Gordon verbally committed to signing a free-agent contract with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, ending his Bulls career after five seasons.