Stoudemire seeks Hebrew roots in Israel (AP)
Stoudemire seeks Hebrew roots in Israel (AP)
Amare Stoudemire already knows some Hebrew phrases and sports a Star of David tattoo. Now he’s come to Israel to explore what might be his Jewish heritage. The five-time NBA All-Star who recently signed with the New York Knicks is on a weeklong visit to learn about Israel
its language and religions.
Attorney: 3 armed men sought Wright (AP)
Lorenzen Wright’s ex-wife was threatened at her home by three men who were carrying guns and looking for the former NBA player about six weeks before he was shot to death
the woman’s attorney said Friday. Sherra Wright warned her ex-husband
the father of her children
about the visit by men dressed in sport coats with weapons tucked in their waistbands
lawyer Gail Mathes said.
Suns sign 2nd-round pick Lawal (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed second-round draft pick Gani Lawal (GONN-ee luh-WALL). The 6-foot-9 forward currently is playing for the Suns’ entry in the Las Vegas Summer League. Lawal was selected with the 46th pick in the June draft after starring at Georgia Tech. Phoenix announced the deal on Monday.