NBA offseason roundup: Bulls keep Deng

NBA offseason roundup: Bulls keep Deng
Luol Deng became the latest restricted free agent to sign a monster pact with his current team. Catch up on all the latest deals here.NBA/~4/350868346″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Donaghy scandal could ultimately benefit NBA
The Tim Donaghy saga won’t end at Tuesday’s prison sentence. But Randy Hill says the scandal could actually help the NBA.NBA/~4/349763769″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Utah Jazz: Livingston takes first step in new career path

Back in the day, 15 years ago this summer, Randy Livingston was all that. And more.

Ex-NBA ref gets 15 months in gambling scandal
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Kragthorpe: Fesenko’s performance is only major downer for Jazz at Revue

As the final seconds ticked away Friday night to end a difficult, frustrating Rocky Mountain Revue for Kyrylo Fesenko, the Jazz’s second-year center found himself alone and managed to lift and twist himself …

Reports: Rockets to acquire Artest in trade
Ron Artest may be joining Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming in Houston.NBA/~4/350050199″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Rockets take a good risk on bad boy Artest
Houston is taking a risk trading for the NBA’s resident head case, but Charley Rosen says the potential upside makes it worth it.NBA/~4/350599464″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

76ers add free agent sharpshooter Rush
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guard Kareem Rush on Tuesday to help bolster the team’s 3-point shooting. Terms of the deal were not released. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound Rush has averaged 6.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 314 games in five NBA seasons. Last season with the Indiana Pacers, he averaged 8.3 points, a career-best 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes per game and shot 39 percent from 3-point range.NBA/~4/349945677″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Bobcats give Okafor team-record $72M deal
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep top rebounder and shot blocker Emeka Okafor. The Bobcats have come to terms with the restricted free agent on a six-year, $72 million deal, ending a month of negotiations. General manager Rod Higgins confirmed the deal Tuesday, which marks the biggest contract the Bobcats have given a player since they entered the league in the 2004-05 season. ESPN.com first reported late Monday that the two sides were close to an agreement.NBA/~4/349413295″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>