Archive for October, 2007
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Boozer, Williams lead Jazz in rout of Warriors, 117-96
Five months after they defeated the Golden State Warriors in 5 games in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs this past spring, the Utah Jazz are showing thus far that they have lost very little personnel-wise. The Jazz, led by Carlos Boozer’s 32 points and 15 rebounds along with point guard Deron Williams’ […]
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Tracy And Yao Trump Kobe Rockets Slip By Lakers 95-93
As a child one of the first lessons you learn is two against one doubles your odds of winning. Apparently Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant does not pay that lesson any heed. Bryant scored 45 points Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets however the only other Los Angeles player in double figures was cagey veteran Derek Fisher […]
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
The Song Remains The Same Spurs Beat Blazers 106-97
Attention TNT! I get it! Eva Longoria is a very pretty lady, and probably a very good actress as well (I have never had any inclination to watch Desperate Housewives, I’m more of a Lost, and Heroes, type of guy, but I digress.) I am also very happy that she and San Antonio Spurs point guard […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Sixers Exercise Option On Carney
The Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by The Sports Network, have picked up the third-year option on the contract of forward Rodney Carney. The 16th overall pick of the 2006 draft during the 2006-07 season averaged 6.6 PPG and 1.9 RPG.
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Celtics exercise option on PG Rondo for 2008-09
According to the Associated Press, the Boston Celtics have exercised the contract option for point guard Rajon Rondo for the 2008-09 season. The team is counting on his contributions, along with Celtic stars Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and recently signed Kevin Garnett. Last season, Rondo started in 25 of 78 games played, averaging 6.4 PPG […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Reports Say Cavaliers and Pavlovic Reach Three Year Deal
ESPN’s Chad Ford is reporting that the agent for restricted free agent Sasha Pavlovic and the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement on a three year contract. Pavlovic’s agent Marc Cornstein says that the club and the shooting guard reached a deal on Tuesday and will report to Cleveland Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not released. Cornstein […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Reports Say Spurs And Duncan Negotiate Two Year Extension
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the San Antonio Spurs and forward Tim Duncan have agreed on a two year contract extension. The report said the information was given to the news outlet by our old friend ” a team official with knowledge of the deal who spoke anonymously.” The deal which would be added […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
T-Wolves Announce Foye Out Indefiniely
The Minnesota Timberwolves issued a press release that second year guard Randy Foye has been placed on the injured list and is out indefinitely. Foye has suffered a stress fracture in his left knee cap. A MRI and A C-Scan revealed the damage Monday. Foye was one of the few bright spots in a lackluster year […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Mavericks Bring In Veteran Howard
When NBA veteran power forward Juwan Howard arrived at training camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he respectfully but firmly told him he did not belong on the team. The T-Wolves are in a rebuilding mode, after trading away the franchise forward Kevin Garnett to Boston. Howard who is heading into the final turn of his NBA […]
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
It’s OPENING DAY In The NBA!!!
If you are “basketball junkies” as we are here at Slam Dunk Central.com, you really had an off-season in which you were able to get your “fix” frequently. Not long after the NBA Draft, came the Las Vegas Summer League. Just a few weeks later came the FIBA Americas Championship also held in Las Vegas, […]
