Iguodala re-signs with Sixers for six years
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, helped the 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years. An official announcement is expected Monday. Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season. He struggled in the playoffs against Detroit, averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.NBA/~4/367552714″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Team USA’s swarming defense, offense too much
With a blowout of Germany, Team USA picked up even more confidence heading into the quarterfinals, Charley Rosen says.NBA/~4/368143652″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Team USA crushes Germany, faces Aussies next
The U.S. Olympic team put away Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in a hurry. Next up: the only team so far these Americans couldn’t blow out. After destroying Germany 106-57 on Monday, the Americans (5-0) move on to a quarterfinal matchup Wednesday against Australia, the team that’s provided them with their toughest test in China. The U.S.NBA/~4/368120446″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Iguodala re-signs with Sixers for six years
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, helped the 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years. An official announcement is expected Monday. Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season. He struggled in the playoffs against Detroit, averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.NBA/~4/367552714″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Heat’s Wade cheered, booed at Great Wall

There’s chaos atop the Great Wall of China, and it’s all Dwyane Wade’s fault. Well, maybe not all his fault.

Sorry, world … you had your shot at Team USA
After the disaster in 2004, the world was ready to take on the Americans. Sorry, world. Mike Vaccaro says Team USA is back.NBA/~4/367326766″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Team USA looking like a gold medal bunch
Team USA played its best game to date in a 119-82 drubbing of Spain. Charley Rosen says that’s bad news for the competition.NBA/~4/366752403″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Heat Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Dwyane Wade continues to insist he’s 100 percent recovered from the left knee and left shoulder problems that have slowed him the past two seasons, and pre-Olympic evidence supports his case.

Wade has sliced and diced international opponents in the pre-Olympic games. His explosion is there. The first step is back. The crossover is lethal once again. And the step-back jumper he perfected during the Heat’s championship season of 2006 is an offensive weapon once again.

“I look forward to every day to see how it’s going to respond,” Wade said, “and it’s been responding well so I’m just trying to get in the best shape I can.”

Wade, who comes off the bench for Team USA, has averaged about 15 points per game per game and has been a shining star in the American Olympic…

Hornets’ Pargo signs with Moscow Dynamo
New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo is the latest player to turn his back on the NBA for Europe. Pargo signed a one-year deal with Dynamo Moscow of the Russian League, agent Mark Bartelstein told The Associated Press in a phone interview Friday. The one-year deal is worth nearly $4 million and is about twice what Pargo made for the Hornets last season, Bartelstein said. Pargo joins a growing defection of NBA players lured overseas by higher salaries.NBA/~4/366066539″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Rockets formally announce Artest trade
Ron Artest officially joined the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Rockets announced the five-player trade with Sacramento that also brought forward Patrick Ewing Jr. and guard Sean Singletary in exchange for guard Bobby Jackson, rookie forward Donte Greene and Houston’s first-round pick next year. “This is definitely the high point of my career,” Artest said in a conference call. “It’s the biggest opportunity I’ve ever had playing basketball.NBA/~4/365279175″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Wade’s diary: Phelps is amazing

Welcome back to Inside the Mind of Dwyane Wade. I know you want to know how things are going over here in China.

USA looks golden … but watch out for Spain
Team USA did more than just avenge that 2006 loss to Greece. The Americans convinced Charley Rosen they can win gold.NBA/~4/364912538″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Alonzo Mourning Wishes Oldest Heat Fan ‘Happy Birthday’

Sarah Weisman has celebrated 102 birthdays but her latest proved to be the best one yet.

Cavs get Bucks’ Williams in three-team trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting some help for LeBron James. High-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is headed to Cleveland to become James’ new backcourt mate as part of a three-team trade involving Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.NBA/~4/364230857″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Can’t we quit with LeBron rumors?
He’s going to New York. No, he’ll go to Europe. Mike Kahn wonders what Cleveland did to deserve all the ridiculous LeBron rumors.NBA/~4/364033523″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Report: 76ers, Iguodala agree on $80M deal
The 76ers are making it clear they want Andre Iguodala to stick around.NBA/~4/364292030″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Wade’s diary: Phelps is amazing

Welcome back to Inside the Mind of Dwyane Wade. I know you want to know how things are going over here in China.

Can’t we quit with LeBron rumors?
He’s going to New York. No, he’ll go to Europe. Mike Kahn wonders what Cleveland did to deserve all the ridiculous LeBron rumors.NBA/~4/364033523″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Free-agent Murray nabs deal with Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks signed free-agent guard Ronald “Flip” Murray on Wednesday. Murray, a six-year veteran, can play both guard spots. He joins Maurice Evans as free-agent additions to the backcourt after the Hawks lost sixth man Josh Childress, who stunned the team last month by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos. The 6-foot-3 Murray was released by Detroit last season before signing with Indiana. He started the final 15 games of the season at point guard for the Pacers. He averaged 11.NBA/~4/364250108″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Spain downs Germany behind Gasol
Pau Gasol scored 13 points to help lead world champions Spain to a 72-59 victory over Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in Olympic basketball men’s Group B play. Gasol, of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs, scored 13 points Thursday, while the Toronto Raptors‘ Jose Manuel Calderon led Spain with 15 points and Alex Mumbru shot 67 percent from the floor for 14 points, draining all three of his three pointers.NBA/~4/364477976″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Team USA blows past Angola
LeBron James and his teammates easily shoved Angola aside. Now come the teams that can push back. Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, James dominated the game with his size and strength on both ends, and the U.S. Olympic team wrapped up the easy portion of its schedule with a 97-76 victory Tuesday night. Dwight Howard added 14 points and James finished with 12 for the Americans, who had another rough night from 3-point range but don’t appear to be stoppable in the open court.NBA/~4/363080464″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Hornets add Europe games to preseason schedule
The New Orleans Hornets will play seven preseason games prior to their season opener at Golden State in late October, including two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live. The Hornets take on the Washington Wizards on October 14 at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany. The game will be one of the first major sporting events held at the arena, which opened last fall. The team will close out NBA Europe Live on October 17 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain.NBA/~4/363430980″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Bowen re-signs with Hornets for 2008-09
The New Orleans Hornets re-signed free agent forward Ryan Bowen on Monday. It will be the second season in New Orleans for the 6-foot-9 Bowen, an eight-year veteran who spent his first five seasons in Denver before going to Houston for two years. Terms of the deal weren’t released. Bowen appeared in 53 games last season, including four starts, and averaged 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game.NBA/~4/362353452″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Hornets to play two preseason games in Europe
The New Orleans Hornets will play seven preseason games prior to their season opener at Golden State in late October, including two games in Europe as part of NBA Europe Live. The Hornets take on the Washington Wizards on October 14 at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany. The game will be one of the first major sporting events held at the arena, which opened last fall. The team will close out NBA Europe Live on October 17 at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain.NBA/~4/363237685″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Kobe Bryant Tops NBA Jersey Sales in China

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard and other members of the U.S. Men’s National Basketball Team are in Beijing, seeking a gold medal at the Summer Olympics.

The 10 biggest moves of the summer
Baron went to Hollywood. Josh Childress went abroad. And the Sonics just went. Mike Kahn lists the 10 biggest offseason moves.NBA/~4/362109112″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Team USA blows past Angola
LeBron James and his teammates easily shoved Angola aside. Now come the teams that can push back. Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, James dominated the game with his size and strength on both ends, and the U.S. Olympic team wrapped up the easy portion of its schedule with a 97-76 victory Tuesday night. Dwight Howard added 14 points and James finished with 12 for the Americans, who had another rough night from 3-point range but don’t appear to be stoppable in the open court.NBA/~4/363080464″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>

Warning signs abound in Angola win
Team USA’s win over Angola might have looked like a laugher to you, but all Charley Rosen saw were warning signs.NBA/~4/363117511″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>