Archive for July 10th, 2008
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Conflicting Reports Over Whether Bynum Has Been Cleared To Practice
The “Press-Enterprise” reported Thursday that there are conflicting reports on whether Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been given clearance by doctors to resume practicing. According to Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchack, the center who played just 35 games this past season before going down with a knee injury has not received medical clearance. [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in NBA Injuries by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Pacers Reportedly Shopping Tinsley
The “Indianapolis Star” reported Thursday that the Indiana Pacers are looking to deal point guard Jamaal Tinsley during this off-season. Since the end of the playoffs, the Pacers now have an abundant number of point guards, starting with T.J. Ford who will most likely be the starter. Ford came over in the deal that sent [...]
No Comments » - Posted in NBA Trades by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
ESPN: Report: Lakers Interested In Ron Artest
3 Comments » - Posted in ESPN Reports by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
It Must Be The Shoes; Check Out Yao’s New Kicks From Reebok
Our Friends over at Reebok have just sent us word that just in time for the Beijing Olympics later this Summer, Reebok and Houston Rockets center Yao Ming will unveil his new sneaker.?It’s being called the Omni Pump Hexride, and as you can see in the photo above it looks pretty sweet. The shoes are [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Slam Dunk Olympics Central by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Warriors Sign Lakers’ Turiaf To Offer Sheet
The “Press-Enterprise” has reported that the Golden State Warrriors have signed restricted free agent Ronny Turiaf to an offer sheet. The center was a second round pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2005 NBA Draft. Turiaf who just completed his third season in the Association is reported to have agreed to a four [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in NBA Free Agents by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Dooling Appears To Be Out Of Orlando’s Plans
The Orlando Sentinel ?has reported that it appears that Keeyon Dooling no longer fits into the plans for the Orlando Magic. The reports are that the veteran point guard who?spent his last three years with the Magic has not received an offer sheet from the team.??Dooling spent a major part of the season coming off [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in NBA Free Agents by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Heat To Sign Veteran James Jones To Long Term Deal
The “South Florida Sun-Sentinel” has reported that the Miami Heat has signed free agent veteran power forward James Jones to a five year deal. The deal reportedly would pay the former Miami Hurricane $4 million next?season. The reports say that the final?three years of the contract would be conditional, as?the Summer of 2010 could find [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in NBA Free Agents by Jeff Sack
Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Magic Sign Pietrus To Four Year Pact
The “Orlando Sentinel” has reported that the Orlando Magic have signed free agent swing man Mickael Pietrus to a four year deal believed to be worth $25 million. Pietrus who just completed his fifth season in the Association, has played his entire career for the Golden State Warriors who drafted him with the number 11 [...]
