slamonline.com - 2/19/2009
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by Lang Whitaker
Just got word that Tyson Chandler will not become a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder after all — dude failed his physical. The Hornets say they’re welcoming Chandler with open arms , though they were trading him to shed money to begin with.
In related news, ...
sports.espn.go.com - 2/19/2009
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sports.espn.go.com —
The New Orleans Hornets decided to trade Tyson
Chandler to clear some cap space and add depth...
to the frontcourt. They'll have to go back to the drawing board.
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Thunder reject Chandler, trade off
myespn.go.com - 2/19/2009
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myespn.go.com —
Strangers were high-fiving each other in the streets
in Oklahoma City. All was swell. And then ......
Tyson Chandler fails a physical and the fun's over. Royce Young of the Daily Thunder : Everything we were just getting so psyched about is gone. ...
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The Untrading of Tyson Chandler
bustabucket.com - 2/19/2009
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bustabucket.com —
As you've probably already heard, Tyson Chandler is
being shipped back to New Orleans . Apparently it's...
because of some lingering turf toe?? Yes, that seems logical. Or maybe OKC decided they didn't really want Chandler for some reason. Thus, using the medical exam as a way to void the the ...
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Chandler Rejected By Thunder
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Morning Links: Would the Pistons try for Chris Wilcox and is Jeff Backus moving to guard?
It's Just Sports —
... : More reason to love AI. SLAM : The Tyson Chandler for Joe Smith/Chris Wilcox deal has been rescinded. Wouldn't mind seeing the Pistons make an offer for Wilcox. ...
Line Of The Night — 02/18/2009 — The Hamiltonized Edition
L.O.N. —
... Welcome back, Tyson. After failing his physical due to an old toe injury, the trade that would have sent Mr. Chandler to OKC to team with Kevin Durant and the boys was rescinded. Ironically, OKC’s team doctor that made this ruling, was the same guy that originally performed the surgery on Chandler’s toe. He hasn’t played recently due to an ankle injury, but if he can come back from that this season, the Hornets can still do some damage. The seemingly unstoppable Chris Paul to Chandler oop combo is back in full effizzect. ...
Chandler and Okafor Swapping Teams?
SLAM Online —
by Ryne Nelson
AP says the Cats and the Hornets are close to “finalizing a trade.” The Worldwide Leader says News Orleans and Charlotte are in “advanced discussions” about swapping centers. At least two “anonymous” sources back up the reports. Early word about this summer blockbuster seems promising, yet we’re not removing the question mark from the title of this post.
It’s not that we’re afraid. Ha! Whoever suggested that?! We would remove the question mark in a quick step if it wasn’t Tyson Chandler’s pesky big toe we’re talking about. ...
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sports.yahoo.com 2/20/2009 — Yesterday, Hornets center Tyson Chandler posted a new blog entry on his site about the rescinded trade to Oklahoma City . In it, Chandler writes about hearing trade murmurs while vacationing in Cabo, his injured ankle and the not-so-awkward return to ...
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fourthquarterfinish.blogspot.com 2/17/2009 — The New Orleans Hornets have traded Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Chris Wilcox and Joe Smith. This could turn out to be a win win for both teams. I like Tyson Chandler as a player because he is a good rebounder and shot blocker who has some offensive skills. Oklahoma City ...
