Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season.
Kirilenko, who plays for the Utah Jazz and will be headed to Europe for a pair of preseason games, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that O'Neal's move to join James with the Cleveland Cavaliers is going to cause havoc around the league.
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Via Ball Don't Lie
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September 28, 2009
Jazz buds Carlos Boozer(notes) and Kyle Korver(notes) pose for portraits during '09 NBA Media Day today at Zions Bank Basketball Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Best caption wins a fishing reel. Good luck. After the jump, Dr. J, Larry and a brick wall.Winner, gaborik10m:*Ding-*****"Hello Miss, we're here to fix your air conditioning. You look hot, REAAAAAAAAL hot, but...
Via Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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September 29, 2009
Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season.
Via Jazz Notes
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September 28, 2009
I talked to Deron Williams the other day, and he was certainly in a good mood.I asked the Jazz's incumbent point guard about first-round draft pick Eric Maynor.His response?"Should I be scared?" Williams said.It wasn't the answer I expected, so I felt compelled to follow up my original question. I asked Williams how he planned to mentor Maynor, who will likely end...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
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September 28, 2009
No matter how much Ronnie Brewer has tried to block out the sound, no matter how much he's vowed to play the same way with or without a contract extension, the clock has been ticking since July 1 for the Jazz's starting guard.
Via Ball Don't Lie
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September 28, 2009
Each weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related
stories to digest with your Brazilian meat.Tim Buckley, Deseret News: "When training camp opened Saturday, coach Jerry Sloan made it known he had not yet decided if incumbent Carlos Boozer(notes) or backup Paul Millsap(notes) will start the 2009-10 NBA season at power forward for the Jazz. It was news...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 30, 2009
This Utah Jazz Podcast is Episode 21 of "The Big Podcast." To listen to the podcast click here (to download the podcast Right click and click save as)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Salt Lake Tribune
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September 28, 2009
All right, so nobody's comparing the absences from training camp of longtime Jazz players Matt Harpring and Jarron Collins to the departures of Karl Malone and John Stockton six years ago.
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September 30, 2009
Via Inside Hoops
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September 27, 2009
Tim Buckley of the Deseret News reports: Three Jazz players — all small forward/swingmen types who are rotation regulars for the club — were injured at training camp this morning. Andrei Kirilenko (strained left quadriceps muscle), C.J. Miles (strained left hip flexor) and Kyle Korver (inflamed left knee) all did not take part in tonight’s [...]
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