Jul

25

Bobcats GM Higgins Remains Hopeful About Signing Okafor

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The “Associated Press” reported Friday that Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins believes?that the team can sign restricted free agent Emeka Okafor, despite the two sides making no progress so far in contract negotiations. Okafor was the Bobcats first round pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, second selection overall.? Even though the team and the player are nowhere near reaching a deal, Higgins believes it will be accomplished. Higgins told reporters “As we’ve repeatedly stated, we want Emeka Okafor back on our basketball team. We’re going to continue to have that hope that we will have a resolution and go forward. I’m not going to comment on the negotiations per se. But we’re maintaining that we’re going to get a deal done.” Okafor averaged 13.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, per game last season for Charlotte.

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Jul

25

ESPN: LeBron James And Team USA Looking For Gold

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Jul

25

Ellis Gets Six Year Deal From Golden State

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Monta Ellis was the biggest bargain in the NBA last season. Ellis who just completed his third year in the Association was a second round pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2005 NBA Draft.? The guard who was taken with the 40th selection last season made just $770,610 while averaging 20.2 points per game in 81 contests. The days of Ellis being a bargain came to an end on Thursday as the “Associated Press” reported that the Warriors signed Ellis to a six year deal reported to be worth $67 million. Ellis who was a restricted free agent is expected to become the team’s starting point guard with Baron Davis now signed with the L.A. Clippers. Golden State Vice President and head of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin is very excited to have this deal completed. Mullin told reporters “We are absolutely thrilled to have Monta under contract for the next several years. He has been one of the top young players in the NBA for the last two years and enjoyed a tremendous season last year. The growth that he has demonstrated at such a young age is incredible and we look forward to him playing a big part in our future success.”

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Jul

25

Warriors Match Offer Sheet Given To Azubuike

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The “Associated Press” reported Thursday that the Golden State Warriors have matched the offer sheet given to restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike and will retain the native of London, England. The Los Angeles Clippers had signed Azubuike to a three year offer sheet last week reportedly worth $9 million. The move by the Warriors surprised some NBA observers who thought he would be expendable after Golden State signed Maurice Evans earlier in the week. Azubuike played in 81 games last season for the Warriors, his second in the Association and started 17. He averaged 8.5 points, 4.0 rebounds per game. Warriors Vice President Chris Mullin told reporters “We are pleased to have Kelenna back in the fold. He’s a young and talented player who has continued to improve during his two seasons with our team. His versatility, athleticism and ability to shoot the 3-pointer certainly fit our style of play.”

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