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So aside from the intention of putting the Blazers in the position to pay the luxury tax, I don?t see any reason why the Memphis should sign Darius
The Memphis have resigned Darius Miles to another 10 day contract as they said they were ?impressed? with what they?ve seen with Miles. Ok, I ...
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Via Tirico Suave
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January 09, 2009
But there's no way the Blazers have any legal legs to stand on regarding this: "Team Presidents and General Managers, The Portland Trail Blazers are aware that certain teams may be contemplating signing Darius Miles to a contract for the purpose of adversely impacting the Portland Trail Blazers Salary Cap and tax positions. Such conduct from a [...]
Via Awful Announcing Inactive
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January 10, 2009
Darius Miles became a chess piece rather than an actual athlete at some point during the past few seasons. After some oft-injured years in Portland, he was let go after a doctor determined he hadn't recovered from a right knee injury, and Portland prez Larry Miller and GM Kevin Pritchard used some interesting legal math to where if he did not play, his contract came off the Blazers...
Via Online Sports Guys
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January 09, 2009
((HT: Ian Thomsen at si.com))Okay, so Darius Miles ((pictured, thanks/Joe Murphy-Getty Images)) , formerly of the Memphis Grizzlies was supposed to be hanging them up for good two seasons ago when he was a Portland Trail Blazer. He underwent microfracture surgery to repair his right knee. The ...
Via Serious Sports News Network
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January 10, 2009
PORTLAND, OR—The Portland Trail Blazers have issued the direst of warnings to its fellow 29 teams: sign Darius Miles and we are so telling on you.
Miles, who November 2006 had microfracture surgery to repair his right knee and was told last April that his career was over, has played in eight exhibition and regular season [...]
Via Rip City Project
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January 09, 2009
Although, if you want to go by the ESPN headline, the Blazers are BLACKBALLING DARIUS MILES. This is definitely an interesting twist in the Miles saga, but being that it is four in the morning here I don't think I can adequately decide where I come down on this. Clearly the Blazers are trying to ...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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January 09, 2009
Herald Cavaliers keep keen eye on Celtics Cavaliers’ home streak on the line against CelticsGlobe Summit meeting tonight Giddens, Walker recalled from Utah Secret's out on MilesMetroWest Daily Celtics come in as underdogCelticsBlog Starting Five 1/9Flip the script LOY's Place Random ...
Via *D Fark.com
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January 09, 2009
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Via Blaze of Love
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January 12, 2009
The Blaze of Glory is your almost-daily link list of Blazer ridiculousness and info. If you ever have anything to add to it, make sure to drop us a line unless your name is Dwight Jaynes. (Kidding!)Katie Shearer passed away last night. Please read this. [John Canzano]How special is the Roy-Fernandez duo? [Hoop Doctors]
Via Blaze of Love
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January 09, 2009
Oregon Live is all over the Darius Miles saga and has word that the union will file a grievance against the Trail Blazers claiming they are "shocked" at this move."We are shocked at the brazen attempt by the Portland Trail Blazers to try to prevent Darius Miles from continuing his NBA career," ...
Via Central Maine Sports Blog
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January 09, 2009
So how much of a headache could signing Darius Miles cause? Well, it could get you sued. Miles, who recently cleared waivers, could cause an $18 million hit against the Portland Trailblazers' cap (which would force the Blazers to pay the luxury tax) should he sign with another NBA team and play in two more games. As a result, Portland owner Larry Miller sent an e-mail to the...
Via Machochip
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January 09, 2009
"The Portland Trail Blazers will take all necessary steps to safeguard its rights, including, without limitation, litigation,'' wrote Blazers president Larry Miller in an e-mail addressed late Thursday night to all NBA team presidents and general
"The Portland Trail Blazers are aware ...
Via With Leather
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January 12, 2009
TrailBlazers general manager Kevin Pritchard has been in the news a lot recently, as he’s been going around threatening other NBA GMs with legal action if they pick up former Blazer Darius Miles, which could make it impossible for Portland to pick up a free agent this
In a way more ...
Via Josh Q. Public
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January 12, 2009
This morning?s top links from the wide wonderful world of sports and
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Golden Showers of Praise for Tim Tebow!?
Fly Like The Eagles? (Philadelphia
Just Tuhrruble, SNL Charles Barkley Impersonator?
Boys Will ...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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January 12, 2009
Herald Ray Allen, Celtics end slideShopping spree in store for CelticsPaul Pierce’s knee a concernRaptors scouting reportGlobe Celtics back on scheduleRed Cross for Green Various posts on Globe Celtics blog CelticsBlog Speed Racer a bench bomberCeltics Stuff Live with Ian Thomsen and JB Metz... ...
Via Celtics Green ...a boston celtics blog.
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January 10, 2009
Herald King James and Co. Hold court against champsLebron James, Cavaliers savor matchups with champsGlobe Air of superiorityTime is now to turn it aroundPierce not the big gun this time Blazers threaten lawsuit Doc's orders: stay the course Various posts in Globe Celtics blog CelticsBlog An ...
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