mvn.com - 8/2/2008
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The Lakers signed free agent Dwayne Mitchell out of the NBDL. The former Louisiana-Lafayette star had played for the Lakers summer league entry and averaged 6.7 points per game in 15 minutes of action per game. Mitchell is a very athletic 6’2 guard, who is as strong as an ox. He weighs in at around 215 and has the build of an NFL running back.
Lakers Sign Dwayne Mitchell
nba.com 8/2/2008 — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Dwayne Mitchell, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Team USA and Other Thoughts
forumblueandgold.com 8/2/2008 — A few thoughts after watching the USA v. Lithuania game , plus some other stuff.
• We still don’t know how this USA team will fare against a team that can maintain ball control against their aggressive defense — but the question really is how many ...
Setting the record straight from Yours Truly, Taylor - Clips Nation
clipsnation.com 8/2/2008 — Taylor, a Clippers Spirit Dancer in each of the last four seasons, learned that she had not been invited back for the 2008-2009 season. So she tried out for the Laker Girls, thus drawing the ire of Clippers fans everywhere; she didn't make the cut. She posts on Clips Nation to explain herself.
Is David Stern Scared Yet? European Teams Should Have Him Shaking in His Boots
ballhype.com 8/2/2008 — The NBA is the world leader in basketball right now. The question that David Stern should be asking himself is, how long is "now" going to last? This question is not about the Olympics. I have seen people scared that players going to play for European teams is going to hurt the USA basketball team, but players play for their home country, so that changes nothing for ...
OKC's NBA Franchise Buys Tulsa's D-League Team —
NBA.com: News 8/1/2008
In THE OKLAHOMAN, Darnell Mayberry reports "the San Antonio Spurs' model is continuing to take shape in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City's NBA team has agreed to purchase the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Developmental League, becoming only the third NBA ...