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Report: Ginobili to Undergo Heel Surgery
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili says he needs arthroscopic surgery to repair a ligament injury in his left heel. "They're going to operate on me," he told Argentina's La Nacion newspaper Friday. The 31-year-old doesn't know when he'll have the surgery or who will do it.

Olympian Dwyane Wade Honored in Miami
It was a picturesque moment for Dwyane Wade on Thursday. With the gold medal hanging proudly around his neck, Wade emerged from a shower of red, white, and blue confetti amidst 2,000 jubilant HEAT fans who gathered to give him a hero's welcome. Wade, who helped Team USA win gold in this year's Olympics, was honored with a banner unveiling at the AmericanAirlines Arena. The banner will be displayed alongside the HEAT division and NBA championship banners.

Chuck Hayes Undergoes Surgery
Houston Rockets forward Chuck Hayes underwent successful surgery this afternoon to repair a broken nose which he sustained during a workout session earlier in the day.

Grizzlies Sign Iranian Center Hamed Haddadi
The Memphis Grizzlies signed free-agent center Hamed Haddadi pronounced, who led all 2008 Olympians in rebounding and blocks, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

Candace Parker Named July's Hanns-G ‘Go Beyond' Rookie of the Month
After leading all rookies with more than 20 points per game, Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker was named the Hanns-G 'Go Beyond' Rookie of the Month for July. She previously won the inaugural award for the month of May.

Hornets Sign Veteran Big Man Sean Marks
The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have signed free agent forward/center Sean Marks. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. "We are excited for Sean to join our team,"said Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower. "He is a veteran leader, who has been on winning teams and will be a great addition to our frontcourt.”

2008 NBA Preseason Begins Saturday, Oct. 5
The NBA's 115-game preseason schedule for 2008 tips off on Oct. 5 and features 33 games in non-NBA cities and is highlighted by NBA Europe Live presented by EA SPORTS™; NBA China Games 2008; the Euroleague American Tour, featuring three Euroleague teams participating in NBA preseason games; and a game played on an outdoor court.

Australia's Mills Waiting On NBA Chance
ABC News reports "Australian point guard Patrick Mills says he is yet to be approached by NBA clubs despite an impressive performances at the Beijing Olympics. Mills was the Boomers' highest pointscorer in Beijing, and finished in the top 10 in the tournament for the most steals. His skills attracted praise from American commentators who said he had the talent to play in the world's premier basketball competition, the NBA. But the 20-year-old starlet says playing college basketball in the United States limits his opportunities for now."