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Avery Johnson Sues FireAvery.com for libel
While details are scant, Mavsmoneyball has learned that Dallas Mavericks head coach Avery Johnson has filed suit against FireAvery.com late yesterday. In an email exchange, principal site author Greg [last name withheld by request] explained: "I can't say much on the advice of my attorney. But the basic facts are that Avery is unhappy with what I'm writing and is suing me for libel." The ...
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Well, There Goes That Idea
Hardwood Paroxysm — This is what I hope will be the last comment here on the Cuban-Blogger relationship for at least the time being. Fanhouse reports that the blog, Fire Avery has been informed by Emperor Cuban himself that due to "the number of requests we are getting, (the Mavericks) have to draw the line somewhere. It has to be Mavs specific and been around for at least 6 months."As we fail on both those counts, it's a nogo for us. I could rant and rave about the completely arbitrary definitions that seem to change daily from on high in the Mavs organization. I could question whether the blog access is meant to be a rah-rah ...

Buzzer Beaters - 04/06
Hoops Addict — * Empty The Bench is one of my favourite sites and they proved why with their article “Quiet Heroics: The NBA’s Best Glue Players.” In the article they broke down 12 players who quietly do the dirty work that helps their respective teams win games. Empty The Bench continues to come up with some great insight into the game. * While many NBA Draft pundits have Michael Beasely going #1 in the draft, Ira Winderman of the Miami Sun-Sentinel feels Miami would be better suited drafting Derrick Rose. * Fans of CAA basketball are pleased to see Jim Larranaga signed a three-year contract extension to continue ...

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