Local News

NBA Notes

>>Report: Rip Hamilton To Sign With Bulls

(Deerfield, IL)  --  It appears that veteran guard Richard Hamilton will be heading to the Windy City.  ESPN.com is reporting that Hamilton is expected to sign with the Bulls today after he clears waivers.  The 33-year-old Hamilton was waived on Monday after nine years with the Detroit Pistons.  He averaged 14.1 points per game last season, which was the lowest since his rookie season.

>>Pacers Reportedly Make Offer To Crawford

(Indianapolis, IN)  --  After signing free-agent forward David West on Monday, the Indiana Pacers now have their sites set on Jamal Crawford.  ESPN.com reports Indiana has offered Crawford a two-year, $10-million deal.  The pact includes an opt-out clause after the first year that would allow him to be a free agent again next summer.  The Timberwolves, Knicks, Trail Blazers and Kings are also reportedly interested in Crawford.  The 11-year veteran averaged 14.2 points with Atlanta last season.

>>Scottie Pippen Suing Everyone Who Said He Was Bankrupt

(Undated)  --  NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is putting a full court press on anyone who reported that he was bankrupt.  TMZ.com says the former basketball superstar has filed a lawsuit in Illinois federal court against such outlets as CBSsports.com, CNBC.com, and even Arizona State University.  Scotty's lawsuit calls the reports of his financial demise a "most foul libel indeed," noting that his net worth has been no lower than 40-million dollars over the past 10 years.  Scottie claims that CBSsports.com used his photo to accompany a story about athletes and bankruptcy, while CNBC.com included him in an article titled "15 Athletes Gone Bankrupt."  As for Arizona State, Scotty says a law blog operated by the University once referred to him as bankrupt.  Scotty is now seeking at least one-million dollars from every entity that falsely discussed his finances.

Townhall Top of the Hour News

Local Weather - Sponsored By:

CLINTON WEATHER

Local News

DeWittDN on Facebook