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Last week in this space, we discussed the commitments made by Hawks youngster Marvin Williams (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=3748 Itemid=260) toward improving his game and continuing his education this summer.
Next up on the self-improvement line is newly re-signed Josh Smith.
As reported ...
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Al Horford
Bigger and deeper, in fact, is what appears to be the case.
As reported (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20080819_Source_says_Ratliff__Sixers_agree_to_1-year_deal.html) by Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News:
Theo Ratliff, 35, a veteran of 13 NBA seasons, has sifted through
four offers and settled on rejoining the Sixers on a 1-year contract,
according to a source ...
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Ed Stefanski
The NBA has lost another star of sorts to the European game.
This star, however, falls decidedly in the 'former' category. He hasn't played an NBA game since 2003 and was last an All-Star in 1998.
Yes, the Reign Man is back.
As translated (http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54030/20080817/shawn_kemp_signs_on_in_europe/#) by RealGM:
Shawn Kemp has taken his game to ...
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Shawn Kemp
Seattle Sonics
A bit late on this one, but since we've been following the story, let's make sure we get the latest inflammatory Ben Gordon quotes down here.
As reported (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3537868) by ESPN's Chris Broussard:
I guess it's safe to say I've played my last game in a Bulls uniform, Gordon said.
Gordon, who has led the Bulls in scoring the past three seasons, ...
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Another week of the NBA's off-season is behind us, and this one brought with it signings for two players believed to be among those possibly on the Celtics radar.
Veteran swingman Michael Finley re-upped for another go-around with the Spurs. Former Hornets guard Jannero Pargo packed up shop and decided to head overseas for $3.5 million to play with Dynamo ...
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Michael Finley
Here's wondering if residences in NBA cities allow for ten-day leases.
Bobby Jones could certainly use a few.
As reported (http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54016/20080815/miami_requests_waviers_on_bobby_jones/#) by RealGM via press release:
The Miami Heat announced today that they have requested waivers on
forward Bobby Jones. Jones was claimed off waivers by the Heat on ...
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Bobby Jones
New York Knicks
The good news is that it's not Ron Artest.
The bad news is that it is somebody else.
As reported (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/5939336.html) by the Associated Press:
Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston is due in court Thursday for an arraignment on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge.
Alston, 32, was arrested about 2:30 a.m. last Thursday and released ...
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The angel of surgical worry may have descended upon the Blazers once more this summer.
As reported (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AmL_R7d8o5CIzjUcL3Dz1.O8vLYF?slug=ap-blazers-roysurgery prov=ap type=lgns) by the Associated Press:
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP)—Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will have
arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a tear in the meniscus of his left ...
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Greg Oden
It looks like our (by which I sadly mean my ) post-draft speculation was wrong after all.
As reported (http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=9744) by HOOPSWORLD's Jessica Camerato:
Raymond Felton is taking his role as co-captain of
the Charlotte Bobcats to heart next season. After playing under two
coaches in three seasons, he has already to dedicated himself to his
newest ...
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Raymond Felton
Larry Brown
Jemeil Rich
Jason Richardson
That's the new rumor out of Cleveland.
As reported (http://news-herald.townnews.com/articles/2008/08/10/sports/doc489e70ff6f55c301173198.txt) by the News-Herald's Bob Finnan:
A league source said the Cavs might be pursuing Bucks point guard Mo
Williams. All the details aren’t known, but the Cavs, Bucks and
Oklahoma City (formerly Seattle) are reportedly ...
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John Hammond
Michael Redd
Danny Ferry
I'm a bit confused on what the plan here is.
As reported (http://www.courant.com/services/newspaper/printedition/sports/hc-gordon0808.artaug08,0,2008833.story) by the Courant's Desmond Conner:
That career finds Gordon still a member of the Bulls — as of now. He's
a restricted free agent. Gordon said negotiations are at a stalemate
with the Bulls, and he doesn't know if he'll be ...
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Ben Gordon
Chicago Bulls
We're not talking about Josh Smith this time, though $58 million seems pretty solid, too. But Marvin Williams sounds like he's doing his share of good for his future as well, albeit in a different way.
As reported (http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/hawks/stories/2008/08/08/hawks_marvin_williams_news.html) by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Sekou Smith:
Q: This has to ...
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It looks like the Bucks are closing the deal on a new back-up center.
As reported (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=781019) on Thursday by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Charles F. Gardner:
Francisco Elson will have a chance to move into the backup center role
behind Andrew Bogut, pending a deal between the Milwaukee Bucks and the
7-foot native of the Netherlands. ...
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Can't imagine Magic Johnson won too many Mavs fans over with his comments when he visited Cowboys training camp this week.
As reported (http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/08/magic-johnson-mavericks-window-has-close.html) by my pal Tim MacMahon at the Dallas Morning News:
Magic talked a lot about how the Cowboys could recover from last
season's playoff failure to become Super ...
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May the record reflect that I was just handed a note that there was an owner the phone, the NBA's second-in-command begins, eyes twinkling, But I said it's more important to finish this interview with Steve than take that owner's call. So we'll see if I'm still employed after this.
If Adam Silver's gainful employment is truly flashing before his eyes thanks to the ...
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Now, here's the type of rumor I like to see.
As reported (http://www.miamiherald.com/1262/story/630521.html) by the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson:
With the free agent point guard list dwindling, the Heat spoke to agents for Shaun Livingston and Jannero Pargo (but did not make offers) while maintaining contact with Jason Williams, who remains a fallback option at best. Agent Mark ...
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Chris Quinn
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Greg Oden continues on his way back. This is good.
Good for the Blazers, and good for basketball.
As reported (http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/121790850650380.xml coll=7) by The Oregonian's Jason Quick:
The rehabilitation of Greg Oden and his right
knee is officially over.
Now, it's all about basketball.
So on Monday, the Blazers' 2007 ...
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Channing Frye
I wasn't there, and I didn't see the interviews after the USA topped Russia in a pre-Olympics tune-up.
But here's wondering just how serious Kobe Bryant and Mike Krzyzewski were in their post-game commentary.
As reported (http://english.sport-express.ru/summary/1_2938/) by Vladimir Mozhaytsev and James Appell at Sport Express:
Asked if, like many of his fellow NBA stars, he
would ...
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Kobe Bryant
The Rockets' sizable center is representing his country in the Olympics this summer, and he is expected to make his return to NBA play at the start of the 2008-09 campaign.
But he still has a ways to go before his physical recovery is complete.
As reported (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/5919828.html) by the Houston Chronicle's Fran Blinebury:
In the Diamond Ball ...
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Yao Ming
Eh, let's make that Walter. There's only one 'Walta' in these parts, and Mr. Herrmann isn't him.
But this Walter does have a new contract.
As reported (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080801/SPORTS03/80801041/1048/SPORTS) by Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press:
The Pistons have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with backup Walter Herrmann.
The 6-foot-9 ...
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