ETAN THOMAS NEWS
Etan signs off, the deal is ready to be submitted
June 24, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Etan signs off, the deal is ready to be submitted
As expected, Etan Thomas signed off saying that he wouldn't exercise his early termination option, meaning that the trade is good to go.
Washington Wizards' Etan Thomas Discusses Jena 6
September 19, 2007 by
Scott Van Pelt Style
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Now he's setting his sights on the recent issues in Jena, La and the six black men dubbed, the Jena 6. In a column for SLAM! Online, Thomas and writer Dave Zirin discuss the influences of people outside of Jena on a matter involving racism, violence and possible jail time.
Etan Thomas: Washington Wizards Player Evaluation
May 26, 2008 by
Truth About It
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The 2007-2008 Washington Wizards player evaluations have begun. First up to bat, Etan Thomas. Click for Etan's current situation and thoughts about his future.
Check out Bullets Forever for more.
http://www.bulletsforever.com/2008/5/26/536408/player-evaluation-etan-tho
Truth About It: A Better Wizards Locker Room Without Etan Thomas
June 30, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Truth About It: A Better Wizards Locker Room Without Etan Thomas
I thought this was a tad harsh, but it's definitely clear that Etan Thomas was not bonding with the rest of the team. Then again, I tend to shy away from these "locker room" commentary pieces naturally...
JaVale McGee Should NOT Start (right now)
November 14, 2008 by
Truth About It
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I hear the calling. It reminds me of around a quarter past eleven on Election Tuesday in my neck of DC.....the emissions of excitement I could hear out my apartment window coming from the buildings around me and the streets below. Ok.....well maybe I don't hear it that much, but...
A Better Wizards Locker Room Without Etan Thomas
June 30, 2009 by
Truth About It
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Etan Thomas waxed poetic. He audaciously spoke out against the war. He stumped for Obama. He got huffy on the Huffington Post. For his social involvement, he’s a commendable guy. Vastly different from many of the NBA’s young money millionaires.
But when it comes to the...
Agent Arenas does not cheat and plays it straight
October 13, 2007 by
Strange Transmissions
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Washington Wizards point guard and NBA Live 2008 endorser Gilbert Arenas, Jr. finally posted on his blog (http://www.nba.com/blog/gilbert_arenas.html) (over at NBA.com) since the release of Live 2008. In his latest entry, Agent Arenas (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Default.aspx...
Etan Thomas traded to the Thunder
July 27, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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Etan Thomas traded to the Thunder
OKC is a good young team - and they have a core of very good players (Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green) - but their front line definitely needs some help. They signed C Nenad Krstic to an offer sheet last year, but frequently had to...
In NBA circles Idan Ravin inspires a wide range of reactions. Some...
17 days ago by
Bullets Forever
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In NBA circles Idan Ravin [aka The Hoops Whisperer] inspires a wide range of reactions. Some coaches, such as the 76ers' Eddie Jordan, see him as a resource. A few years ago, when Jordan was coaching the Wizards, he had a hard time talking with Brendan Haywood, the center who...
Orange in the League (12/17/08)
December 21, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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Pretty light schedule on 12/17 for the ex Syracuse players. There are several games, but only two of them involve ex players from the hill. But, be it one or all, if there is a touch of orange in the pro's I am going to do a small recap that I call "Orange in the League"...
Jordan Pulls Haywood's Job, Haywood Pulls Thomas' Dreads
November 08, 2006 by
Coztanza's Jets Commentary
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Here's a little story about two backup centers (literally) fighting for one starting job. How does it end? Well, in two dreadlocks getting ripped out of a man's head. Enjoy.
Thunder, Timberwolves swap veterans
July 27, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up another point guard in a swap of veteran backups that will send Etan Thomas to Oklahoma City.
Along with Thomas, Minnesota is sending two of its four second-round picks in the 2010 draft to Oklahoma City in exchange for guards Damien Wilkins...
Etan Thomas Criticizes the Sports Media, Over a Beat
September 04, 2009 by
Washington Post
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A couple years back, Etan Thomas had a little back-and-forth with the local media over its coverage of his heart condition, which ended up costing him about a year of his NBA career. First there was this interview with Dave Zirin in which he criticized the "mountains of poorly...
Orange in the League (12/11/08)
December 12, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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While the NBA didn't have much going on last night, with just three games on tap, it seems that one ex Syracuse player was in action, and that means it is time to recap his performance on the night, and here in The Orange Squeeze it's done with my daily post called "Orange...
Who Pipes Up for the NCAA?
Just a few years ago, I think most basketball fans, and experts of various kinds, tended to have kind things to say about future NBA stars playing NCAA basketball. It made them smarter, or more mature. Boy, has that changed. This morning I read a thoughtful "debate" between...
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Etan Thomas from the T-Wolves
July 28, 2009 by
Sonics Locker
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The Thunder have acquired 31-year old center Etan Thomas and two 2nd round picks in the 2010 NBA Draft for 29-year old SG/SF Damien Wilkins and 34-year old PG Chucky Atkins. Thomas played in 26 games (7 starts) for the Wizards last season and he averaged 11.8 minutes, 3.1 points, 2...
With point guard Ricky Rubio possibly slipping out of the top four, the Blazers are talking to the...
June 22, 2009 by
Bullets Forever
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With point guard Ricky Rubio possibly slipping out of the top four, the Blazers are talking to the Wizards about acquiring the No. 5 pick. Pritchard has been on the hunt for a point guard, and Rubio would be a nice fit to round out the Blazers' collection of young, unselfish...
Two more Wolves brought into the fold, no noise on coaching front
Like Etan Thomas and the pair of future second-round draft picks that the Wolves shipped to Oklahoma City, the players we got in return, Damien Wilkins and Chucky Atkins, are merely pieces to the puzzle that is the Wolves reclamation project. David Kahn took the same approach to the...
Orange in the League (12/21/08)
December 24, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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As I climb closer and closer to being even, and closer and closer to seeing what's in those nice boxes underneath the tree, here is another edition of the post I call "Orange in the League". In the 12/21 edition there is only one ex Syracuse player taking to the hardwoods...
Atkins sent to T'wolves for Thomas, draft picks
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up point guard Chucky Atkins from Oklahoma City on Monday in exchange for veteran center Etan Thomas and two second-round draft picks next year.
2007-08: Brendan Haywood Breakout or End To A 3-Year Slump?
December 05, 2008 by
Truth About It
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If you like John Hollinger's vaunted PER rating, you might believe that 2007-08 was the best season of Brendan Haywood's career, his 7th in the NBA. Haywood's PER rating 0f 18.3 was 1.1 points higher than his previous career best of 17.2, achieved his third season in the...
Orange in the League (11/19/08)
November 20, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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Last night was another with a pretty full slate in the NBA, meaning that it is time to do the daily blog about the ex Syracuse players at the next level I call "Orange in the League".In all there were four teams with ex SU players on it, let's check if all the played...
Orange in the League (11/25/08)
November 29, 2008 by
The Orange Squeeze
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While the holidays are great for the family and friends, and don't get me wrong, I love them, they do make a mess when it comes to trying to make the things work right on my blog. I am so way behind the daily post of "Orange in the League", and while I watch football...
Dominic McGuire: Washington Wizards Player Evaluation
May 29, 2008 by
Truth About It
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Etan Thomas was first. Oleksiy Pecherov was second.....now it's time for an evaluation of the rookie (no more) Dominic McGuire.
Find out why his nickname is "The Cleaner"......
Wizards trade is official
Etan Thomas signed a waiver last night promising not to opt out of his contract this summer, which was not a surprise since doing so would cost him well over $8 million. Here is the official press release from the Wiz:Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that...
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