Archive for July 2nd, 2008
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
ESPN: NBA Free Agency Heating Up
No Comments » - Posted in ESPN Reports, NBA Free Agents by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
ESPN: Sonics Reach Settlement; Will Move To OKC
No Comments » - Posted in ESPN Reports, NBA Off The Court Issues by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
ESPN: Clay Bennett On The Sonics’ Move
No Comments » - Posted in ESPN DAILY DIME, NBA Off The Court Issues by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
OK C YA Seattle; Sonics Will Move For 2008-2009 Campaign
The “Associated Press” reported Wednesday that the end of an era took place in the city of Seattle as the team formerly known as the SuperSonics will be moving to Oklahoma City for the 2008-2009 season. A settlement was reached that will pay the city of Seattle possibly as much $75 million will allow the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in NBA Off The Court Issues, SDC COMMENTARY by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Two Celtics Players Go Under The Knife
The “Associated Press” reported Wednesday that Boston Celtics starting center Kendrick Perkins, and second round draft pick Bill Walker underwent surgical procedures Wednesday. Perkins had an arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow. The elbow had caused him to miss game five of the NBA Finals. Walker had surgery on his right knee, both procedures were [...]
No Comments » - Posted in NBA Injuries by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Beasley Can’t Take The Heat; Leaves Practice Due To Injury
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The “Associated Press” reported Wednesday that Miami Heat first round draft choice Michael Beasley left his first practice with the team 45 minutes into the session after taking an elbow to the chest. Beasley who was the second pick overall in last Thursday’s NBA Draft, was taken according to team officials to see a doctor [...]
No Comments » - Posted in NBA Injuries, NBA Rookies by Jeff Sack
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Rose Cited For Speeding
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The draft is barely over and the top overall pick for the Chicago Bulls, guard Derrick Rose, has already made acquaintance with the law; according to Clifford Ward and Art Barrnum of the Chicago Tribune, Rose has an appointment with a Kane County (Illinois) court to answer charges of driving over 100 MPH on the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in NBA Off The Court Issues by Stephen Rhodes
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
76ers Pursuing Hawks’ Smith
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Give Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Ed Stepanski his props; one cannot accuse him of looking at his current roster and calling it a day.? The team, according to Joe Juliano of the Philadelphia Inquirer, immediately contacted Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith and his representation and plan to meet today; the 76ers have also [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main, NBA Free Agents by Stephen Rhodes
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Artest Having Second Thoughts About Opting Out
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Ron Artest, to his credit, is never dull.? On the other hand, one could add the term naive to the superlatives that have been heaped onto him during his NBA career.? Apparently Artest is second-guessing himself lately, especially after Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand and soon-to-be Clipper Baron Davis put themselves on the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Main, SDC COMMENTARY by Stephen Rhodes
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Paul, Hornets Near Contract Extension
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The New Orleans Hornets are getting closer to locking up their franchise player to a long-term agreement as according to Brett Martel of the Associated Press, Chris Paul’s agent, Lance Young, has stated that he - and I suspect Paul - plan to travel to the Big Easy Wednesday to finalize a contract extension?with the [...]
