Aug

30

Rockets Hayes Undergoes Nose Surgery

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The “Associated Press” reported Saturday that Houston Rockets reserve forward Chuck Hayes underwent surgery to repair a broken nose. The surgery was performed on Thursday, on the Rockets player who completed his third campaign in the Association this past season. Hayes broke his nose during a morning workout, the Rockets have not announced if this will interfere with Hayes being ready for training camp.  The Houston power forward who is best known for his rebounding skills saw his numbers take a dip last season. Hayes averaged 5.6 points, 6.7 rebounds per game in 2006-2007, however he averaged only 3.0 points, 5.4 rebounds per contest this past season. 

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Aug

30

Deng Will Play For Great Britain In Euro Championship Series

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The “Associated Press” reported Saturday that Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng will be on the team from Great Britain that will play in the European Championship qualifying games starting next week. Great Britain will face Israel in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, and then take on the Czech Republic next Saturday, in a game to be played in London. Getting Deng was costly for the British though, as they had to get extra insurance for the player in order for the NBA to give it’s permission. British Basketball performance director Chris Spice (is this basketball, or the ballet?) could not understand why the NBA demanded the extra coverage. Chris, it probably had a bit to do with the fact that Deng just signed a long term deal with the Bulls reportedly worth up to $80 million. Deng was born in the Sudan but came to London as a child to escape the violence.

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Aug

30

Memphis Signs Iranian Center Hamed Ehadadi

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It looks like what he did in the Olympics, was enough to impress at least one NBA team. The “Associated Press” reported Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies have signed Iranian center Hamed Ehadadi to a contract. Terms of the deal were not released. Ehadadi was the center for the Iranian National team that competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is 7′2” 254, and played last season Saba Battery BC, a franchise in the Iranian Super League. Ehadadi had an impressive performance in the game against Argentina despite his team losing the game 97-82. Ehadadi recorded a double-double scoring 21 points, and pulling down a game high 16 boards.

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Aug

30

Ewing-Knicks The Sequel; Patrick Jr. Traded To New York

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I would imagine it would be tough for any son to follow their father into a profession, in which dad was successful. The pressure would probably be extraordinary if your father was chosen to be one of fifty deemed greatest in their craft in all of history. Not to mention your father is being inducted into the Hall of Fame of that profession next week. Now imagine you are going to work in the same building that your dad had his greatest glory, and oh yeah there will be thousands of people watching your every move. Meet Patrick Ewing Jr. newest member of the New York Knicks.

The “Associated Press” reported Friday that the Knicks have received Ewing from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the draft rights to center Frederic Weiss. Ewing is now with his third NBA team, since being drafted in June. He was a second round pick by the Sacramento Kings, and was traded along with Ron Artest to Houston earlier this month. Patrick Jr. is a 6′8” forward, unlike his dad who of course was a center. Ewing told reporters he is excited by the thought of playing for New York. Ewing said “Coming to the Knicks, and hopefully being able to contribute, means a lot to me. It has always been my dream to play for this team. My goal is to show the coaches that I can play and do all that I can to help the team win some games.”

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Aug

30

ESPN: Stein On Impact Of Ginobili’s Injury

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