nbaobsessed.com - 8/26/2008
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The Nuggets have signed J.R. Smith to a multi-year contract as a crucial piece to their team.He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers.Smith, 22, was acquired from Chicago in 2006 in exchange for Howard Eisley and two second-round draft picks. He was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the first round and 18th.
J.R. Smith Remains in Denver
nbarumors.info 8/25/2008 — Late last week, the Denver Nuggets reported that they have signed shooting-guard J.R. Smith to a multi-year contract. Terms of the deal were not released but it is believed that Smith’s new contract probably is not paying him as well as he had hoped to.
The Winds of Change Are Dead...Even When They Should Be Blowing Up a Gale
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 8/25/2008 — I was buzzing a little while ago on the idea of J.R. ditching the Nuggs to head for promise and immortality, but it's almost impossible for him to reach that kind of actualization after signing this recent three-year deal to remain in Denver. There are a few huge obstacles to Smith's elevation, though I'm not sure in what order they belong: George Karl and ...
Runnin' Fives: New Orleans Hornets
celticsblog.com 8/26/2008 — Picking All-Time Lineups for Each of the Association's 30 Franchises
Two cities (three, really, if you count Oklahoma City). Two conferences. Never further than two rounds into the playoffs. That's the story for the Hornets' franchise so far, the first of our two 1988 expansion teams. But throughout a history of turmoil experienced both with the move out of Charlotte and the troubles later ca
Baller of the Day: David Thompson
ballerblogger.com 8/26/2008 — On the court, David Thompson did things with his body that made opponents stop in their tracks. Off the court, Thompson did things to his body that stopped him in his own tracks. In public appearances after his playing days had ended, he would begin by saying, “I had the ability to ...
Nuggets re-sign Smith to multiyear deal —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/22/2008
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday.
The 22-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points for the Nuggets over the past two seasons.
He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage ...
Sunday's Olympic roundup —
chicagotribune.com - Sports 8/24/2008
Basketball: It was a little closer than most expected but the U.S. redeemed its poor performance in Athens to beat Spain, 118-107, for the gold medal. Dwyane Wade was the big gun scoring 27 points. Kobe Bryant had 20 points, LeBron James had 14 and ...