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The Pacers are FINALLY tying to make defense a priority
THE `BURBS - Some of you see Earl Watson as another case of, "What the #@%& are the Pacers doing?" Others see it as, "Not flashy, but a solid move." I'm with the second group. If you haven't noticed, the Pacers are avoiding going for the "slam dunk moves." They can't make those ...
Snowstorm Comes Early To Indiana
Snowstorm Comes Early To Indiana
rumorsandrants.com — Last week, we touched on the Indiana Pacers’, and more specifically Larry Bird’s affinity for an endangered... species - the caucasian American professional basketball player . A month ago, Bird drafted North Carolina’s Tyler Hansbrough to bring the team’s white count ... (more) Snowstorm Comes Early To Indiana
Orlando Magic Bide Their Time While Other Eastern Teams Make Moves
Orlando Magic Bide Their Time While Other Eastern Teams Make Moves
thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Browse more photos » With no more definitive news... on the Orlando Magic's pursuit of free-agent point guard C.J. Watson--they're reportedly close to signing him to an ... (more) Orlando Magic Bide Their Time While Other Eastern Teams ...
Pacers To Finally Waive Tinsley
Pacers To Finally Waive Tinsley
slamdunkcentral.com — The Indiana Pacers announced on their website that they have come to terms with veteran guard Jamaal... Tinsley that will save both parties from undergoing an arbitration hearing. Tinsley has been waived by the team and if he clears waivers as expected will become a free agent. The two teams ... (more) Pacers To Finally Waive Tinsley
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IC Cold Links: Wrapping Up Jack's Departure, O'Brien Up To Speed
Indy Cornrows — ... don't match Toronto's offer for Jack Bruno's Caught in the Web offers the final word on Jarrett Jack from Pacers' Pres, Larry Bird. "It was a very difficult decision because Jarrett proved last season what he can bring to a team," said Pacers President of Basketball Larry Bird in a statement released by the team. "We thank Jarrett for his contributions to the Pacers, both on and off the court, and wish him the best in Toronto." The Pacers are FINALLY tying to make defense a priority Mike Wells offers up his ...

First Cup: Tuesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Mike Wells of The Indianapolis Star: "Some of you see Earl Watson as another case of, 'What the #@%& are the Pacers doing?' Others see it as, 'Not flashy, but a solid move.' I'm with the second group. If you haven't noticed, the Pacers are avoiding going for the 'slam dunk moves.' They can't make those moves because they don't have the money and they are reluctant to give up any of their young core players. ... The Pacers have to hope that Watson, who fell out of the rotation in Oklahoma City, can still defend at a high level at the age of 30. Dahntay Jones ...

Suicide lines: Morrison's last chance; Sessions talk heating up
Ball Don't Lie — ... told the Herald. Boozer claimed that he and the Jazz have 'mutually agreed' to a trade and openly welcomed a potential reunion with Olympic teammate Dwayne Wade. The Miami Herald jumped the gun when it initially reported Boozer's comments on its Web site Monday afternoon. A headline initially posted with the article indicated that a trade between Utah and Miami involving Boozer had already been completed. The Herald later pulled the errant headline from its site." Mike Wells, The Indianapolis Star: "Some of you see Earl Watson ...

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 7/21
LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog — ... set for September Timberwolves, Clippers swing 4-player deal Depressed Fan No Reason Not To NESN Wallace Signing Netting Rave Reviews From Celtics Opponents Odom Could Be the Difference for Lakers MVN LA, Boston, Cleveland, San Antonio, Orlando: Best Offseason Signing Oregon Live Roy, Aldridge pull out of USA Basketball camp FanHouse Celtics Officially Ink Marquis Daniels Indy Star The Pacers are finally trying to make defense a priority Green Street ...

Daily Links 7/21
CelticsBlog — ... Fan    No Reason Not To NESN   Wallace Signing Netting Rave Reviews From Celtics Opponents Odom Could Be the Difference for Lakers MVN    LA, Boston, Cleveland, San Antonio, Orlando: Best Offseason Signing Oregon Live    Roy, Aldridge pull out of USA Basketball camp FanHouse     Celtics Officially Ink Marquis Daniels Indy Star    The Pacers are finally trying to make defense a priority Green ...

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