Archive for February 7th, 2008
Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Magic Say They Are Exploring Options
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“Florida Today” reported on Thursday that Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he and General Manager Otis Smith are currently sorting out if they want to make any moves roster wise before the NBA trade deadline. The Magic are guard heavy as they carry three point guards, in Jameer Nelson, Carlos Arroyo, and Keyon [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Agent Say’s Smush Wants Out Of Miami
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The “Miami Herald” reported Thursday that Billy Ceisler the agent for Miami Heat guard Smush Parker is trying to get his client out of Miami. Parker has basically on a paid leave since late November when the point guard got into an argument with a parking lot attendant at his condominium. Parker who signed with [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
AK-47 Says I Don’t Want To Be Traded
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The Salt Lake City “Deseret Morning News” is reporting that Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko?says he wants to remain with the Jazz, and not to be dealt to another team before the NBA trading deadline on February 21. AK-47 says he has heard trade rumors and knows he is the subject of speculation, but if [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Khryapa Waived By Bulls
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The Chicago Bulls announced today that they have waived forward Viktor Khryapa and came to a financial settlement on the remaining portion of his contract; Khryapa in 42 games averaged 2.5 PPG and 1.8 RPG.? With this transaction, the Bulls roster stands at 14.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Cassell Denies Contract Buyout Rumor
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While it is true that Los Angeles Clippers point guard Sam Cassell is unhappy that the team is losing, Cassell made it clear on Thursday that he is not lobbying to play elsewhere; according to the Boston Globe, Cassell was trying to buy out his contract so he could play with the Boston Celtics; but [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Francis May Have Seaon Ending Surgey
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The “Houston Chronicle“? reported Thursday that Houston Rockets point guard Steve Francis may soon have sesaon ending surgery. Francis who re-signed with the Rockets has been suffering from ?bilateral quadriceps tendinitis, origianally?doctors thought rest should alleviate the symptoms but now that does not appear to be working they will move to the more radical treatment [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Suns Introduce Shaq At Press Conerence
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The Phoenix Suns Thursday morning introduced their new player center Shaquille O’Neal during a press conference welcoming the future the Basketball Hall of Fame inductee to the team. O’Neal was traded from the Miami Heat to Phoenix Wednesday as the heat received forward Shawn Marion, and guard Marcus Banks in return. O’Neal passed his physical [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Larry Says He Wants To Go Back To The Bench
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The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that Larry Brown would love to be back on the bench with a NBA team in the not too distant future. Brown who is currently an executive vice-prsident with the Sixers said he had no interest in the Philadelphia job. But he said that he does miss coaching and would [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Tru-Warrior Says Kings Better Off Without Him
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The “Sacramento Bee” reported Wednesday that Sacramento Kings forward Ron?Artest?not only thinks he will be gone by the February 21, deadline he thinks it is a good idea. The paper reported receiving an e-mail from the controversial player, stating that Artest would be a far better team with him playing anywhere else. Artest can become [...]
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Reports Say Popovich Will Not Rule Out Trade
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The “San Antonio Express-News” reported Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs head coach?Gregg Popovich will not rule out a trade before the NBA trade deadline February 21. The Spurs of course are the defending NBA Champions, and recently acquired point guard Damon Stoudamire. But Popovich said although he is not actively looking to make a deal, [...]
