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Convicted Jordan Murder Seeks Parole

An error in sentencing is keeping one of the two men convicted in the killing of Michael Jordan’s father from seeking parole, according to the Associated Press.

Larry Martin Demery was given a life sentence after the July 1993 shooting of James Jordan, and also received time in prison for another conviction. Therein lies the issue.

“Case law now says the remedy is to withdraw the guilty plea and renegotiate a new sentence or have a new trial,” Attorney Hugh Rogers told the AP on Monday. “We’re not looking for trials, but hopefully we can set aside the convictions, enter a new plea and we’ll be looking at one life sentence.”

Barry To Decide Today

The Suns expect to hear from free agent guard Brent Barry either late Monday or early Tuesday regarding Barry’s choice of teams, an NBA source said Monday… It is believed that the Suns and Spurs are the leading contenders, but Houston and Boston are also in the mix.

East Valley Tribune

Walker Running Out Of Time

Antoine Walker’s agent is working to get him out of Minnesota and onto a playoff team, but that remains a substantial `if’ to happen by a Saturday deadline. “We’re trying to find a solution that makes sense,” agent Mark Bartelstein said Monday. “We’re trying to find something, if it ever comes together. There’s a lot at stake, a lot involved. But nothing’s been decided at this point.”

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Mavs Interested In Magloire

Jamaal Magloire, a center the Mavs are interested in signing, he can be added to the 15-man regular season roster at any point and still be eligible for the playoff roster because the Nets released him prior to March 1. Last season the Mavs signed Kevin Willis at the beginning of April, but because he was not on another team’s roster at any point from March 1 on, he was eligible for the Mavs’ playoff roster.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Hornets Want Brown

The Hornets have 13 players under contract, and Bower said he continues to have conversations with P.J. Brown’s agent Mark Bartelstein. The Hornets want to bring back Brown, who has retired and has turned down several offers from other teams.

New Orleans Times Picayune

Rejected!

King Sized Blockbuster

In a blockbuster, three-way trade involving Cleveland, Chicago, Seattle and including 11 players, the Cavaliers acquired center Ben Wallace from the Bulls and forward Wally Szczerbiak from the SuperSonics, two players to possibly get James and the Cavs through the Eastern Conference and back to the finals.

Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry, unable to finalize major deals in the past, pulled off a colossal one in the final hours before Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline.

The Cavaliers sent guard Larry Hughes, forwards Drew Gooden and Cedric Simmons, and guard Shannon Brown to Chicago for Wallace, one of the game’s top inside enforcers, and forward Joe Smith.

Cleveland acquired the sharpshooting Szczerbiak and guard Delonte West from Seattle for forwards Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall.

The Cavaliers will also get Chicago’s second-round pick in 2009. The SuperSonics will receive guard Adrian Griffin from the Bulls.

SI

Gerald Green To Hometown Rockets

The Houston Rockets have agreed to their second deal of the day, sending Kirk Snyder and a second-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Gerald Green, according to FOX 26 in Houston.

“It’s like a dream come true. Never in my life did I think this would happen,” Green told Fox 26. “I am on cloud nine.”

Green, a Houston native, averages 5.1 points off the bench for the Timberwolves. He’s best known as the 2007 NBA Slam Dunk Champion. He finished as the runner-up this season to Magic center Dwight Howard.

Snyder, a former first-round selection of the Utah Jazz, is averaging 3.8 points for the Rockets this season.

Sporting News

Kurt Thomas To Spurs

In an effort to bolster their frontline, the San Antonio Spurs acquired Kurt Thomas from the Seattle Supersonics for Brent Barry, Francisco Elson and a 2009 first round pick.

The Spurs needed to make a move to keep up with conference rivals Phoenix, Dallas and Los Angeles.

“I think the landscape of the West has put a premium on interior defense,” Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said. “Now with the trades of recent days, that’s only improved.”

At age 35, Thomas provides the Spurs experience and consistency in the paint. His presence should benefit Tim Duncan. Thomas will likely draw the assignment of guarding the opposing team’s best post player.