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There is not bad blood between Don Nelson and Baron Davis. Consider Nelson, asked by Tim Kawakami of the Mercury News about people who might be coming to visit in Hawaii: "Baron's coming out next week. It'll be good to see him. I miss him." Somebody should make a big list of players who did not take the biggest contract they were offered or could possibly get. Tim Duncan, Gilbert Arenas, half the D-League ... there are many such players, and they are a nice antidote to the often true, but somewhat cynical view that it's all about the money. You should look at this. Pills you can take that have a similar effect as ...
ESPN: PTI: Five Good Minutes With Ron Artest
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Start The Crazy Train!
redsarmy.wordpress.com 8/1/2008 — The Houston Rockets must be sooooooo thrilled they traded for Ron Artest.
Today’s episode starts with Yao Ming reacting to the trade thusly:
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Another Update on Brian Windhorst
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White Chocolate Taking His Sweet Game to Israel?
sportsbybrooks.com 8/1/2008 — The exodus of mid-level NBA free agents to pro leagues around the globe continues, as THE MIAMI HERALD is reporting that Jason Williams is considering signing a deal with an Israeli League team. But apparently he’s having trouble coming to ...
Louis Williams Stats, News, Photos - Philadelphia 76ers
sports.espn.go.com 8/1/2008 — Williams set for 5 years Philly.com (15 hours ago) The 76ers' press conference to announce the re-signing of guard Louis Williams will be held today at 1 p.m. at Green Valley Country Club. Williams set to sign 5-year deal with 76ers Delawareonline.com ...
Artest Appreciates Great' Talk with Yao —
NBA.com: News 8/1/2008
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Jonathan Feigen writes "Yao had generally praised Artest and the trade but had said he was concerned about chemistry' and made a joking reference to the incident when Artest went into the stands after a fan, inspiring Artest ...
Yao now welcoming Artest to Rockets (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 8/1/2008
BEIJING (STATS) -- Yao Ming has quickly squashed any potential rift that could have developed with new teammate Ron Artest prior to the volatile forward's arrival in Houston. Earlier this week, it was widely reported that Artest would be coming to the ...