Trevor Booker looks to provide offensive spark for Wizards
ORLANDO, Fla. — Wizards forward Trevor Booker has never minded the moniker "junkyard dog." It's a common nickname for a tough, defensive-minded, high-energy player. It's something Booker takes pride in. With injuries to Ronny Turiaf and Andray Blatche, Booker knows he'll have an expanded role for Washington and will need ...
Via Washington Times
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10 days ago
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Turiaf's Size Wasn't Always a Good Thing
At 6’10”, Wizards big man Ronny Turiaf has the natural size and ability for the NBA. But basketball wasn’t always his sport of choice.
Turiaf grew up on the French island of Martinique, and his family made sure he stayed out of trouble by occupying his time with various athletic activities.
“I used to be a swimmer,” he told us. “I remember my...
Via NBC Washington
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January 13, 2012
We could really use a Hand
There have been a ton of injuries so far in this shortened season, as expected, but my question is why are they all hand or finger related? I guess some of these guys weren't ready for the speed of the game. It's like playing pick up basketball with more experienced players and that first pass you catch makes your hands sting because you weren't ready for the pace of...
Via TheProBasketballTalk
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Wizards’ Ronny Turiaf Out 5-6 Weeks With Broken Hand
The Washington Wizards suffer a key loss Tuesday. Forward Ronny Turiaf will be sidelined 5-6 weeks after breaking his left hand. Turiaf played four games this season after being acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in December.
Through four games this season Turiaf had averaged 1.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. He played 64 games for the Knicks coming off the bench last season...
Via Rant Sports
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January 04, 2012
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January 04, 2012
Ronny Turiaf Out 5-6 Weeks with Broken Hand
Wizards forward Ronny Turiaf will miss the next 5-6 weeks after breaking his hand against the Celtics on Sunday. Per CSN Washington: “The Washington Wizards’ bad start to the 2011-12 season just got worse. On Monday night, Comcast SportsNet learned that forward Ronny Turiaf will be sidelined five to six weeks with a broken hand. Turiaf was acquired along with a 2013...
Via SLAM Online
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January 03, 2012
Turiaf Breaks Hand, Expected Out 5-6 Weeks
Ronny Turiaf is expected to be sidelined for 5-6 weeks with a broken hand.
Via RealGM
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Wizards’ Ronny Turiaf breaks his hand, out 5-6 weeks
You thought Manu Ginobili was the only player who broke his hand Monday, but the Argentinian was not the trend setter here. Wizards backup center and energy guy Ronny Turiaf is out with a broken hand. Here is the tweet from Michael Lee of the Washington Post. Ronny Turiaf has a broken left hand –…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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January 03, 2012
Wizards PF Turiaf out 5-6 weeks with broken hand
Washington Wizards power forward Ronny Turiaf is expected to miss the next 5-6 weeks with a broken left hand.Wizards coach Flip Saunders confirmed the diagnosis prior to the Wizards' game against the host Boston Celtics on Monday night.Saunders added that Turiaf is expected to see a hand specialist soon to determine a course of action.Turiaf has played just 59 minutes through four...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
New York Knicks 2011-12 Season Preview
Last Year’s Record: 42-40
Key Acquisitions: Mike Woodson (Assistant Coach), Tyson Chandler, Baron Davis, Mike Bibby, Jerome Jordan, Steve Novak
Key Losses: Chauncey Billups, Shawne Williams, Ronny Turiaf
Rookies: Iman Shumpert, Josh Harrellson
The last time we saw the Knicks they were bounced out the first round by the much savvier Celtics. This season they look to establish...
Via The Knicks Nation
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December 24, 2011
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December 24, 2011
Is the New York Knicks' Bench in Disarray?
For much of last season, the New York Knicks had a balanced rotation. With a decent amount of (at the very least) marginal talent at every position, Coach Mike D'Antoni had a number of different lineups he could roll out while shifting guys up and down in the rotation.Highlights off the pine last season included double-digit scorer Toney Douglas, three-point specialist Shawne...
Via Knicks Journal
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Top 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs Battles In Seattle
Steve Lee our northwest basketball hoops blogger weighs in today with his TOP 5 Gonzaga basketball matchups and games to take place in Seattle Washington. In 2003 in front of almost 13,000 fans, the Bulldogs left KeyArena with a thrilling 87-80 overtime victory over the Tigers, Ronny Turiaf came alive after the break to drop 21.
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
Wizards’ Ronny Turiaf on Celtics forward Jeff Green: “I know what he’s going through right now”
When Ronny Turiaf heard that Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green was going to undergo surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and would miss the entire season, he immediately tried to find a way to reach out to him.
Turiaf’s NBA career was delayed when the Los Angeles Lakers discovered an enlarged aortic root in his heart after taking him with the 37th pick in the 2005 NBA draft. Turiaf...
Via Washington Post
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December 19, 2011
DMV: Welcome, Ronny Turiaf
The Wiz added off-the-bench big French man Ronny Turiaf. [Wiz Insider]
Your 2011-12 Wizards preseason player power rankings. [Bullets Forever]
The Wiz are honoring hard work with a hard hat. [Bullets Forever]
If you don’t love Roy Helu already, just read this. [Krem's Sports]
Amazing story about a guy leaving prison in a Darrell Green jersey. [Bog]
The Skins probably need...
Via Mr. Irrelevant
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December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
Wizards Training Camp Update
The Wizards are four days into training camp and four days away from their first preseason game. Let's take a look at what's been going on with the team so far.
The Wizards have adopted the Caps’ hard hat reward system.
A few years back, the Caps started awarding a red hard hat to whichever player worked the hardest. That player could then decide whether to keep the...
Via NBC Washington
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December 12, 2011
Report: Timberwolves to Sign JJ Barea
Goodbye Dallas, hello Minny. So says JJ Barea, according to NBA.com: “A source close to free agent J.J. Barea tells TNT’s David Aldridge that the 27-year-old is finalizing details on a four-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which would further add to that team’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of guards. Barea, who starred in the postseason last spring during the Dallas...
Via SLAM Online
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December 12, 2011
Ronny Turiaf: “I’m with a team that wants me”
The past few days have been such a blur for Ronny Turiaf, with the New York Knicks holding him out of the first day of training camp in expectation of a trade that would allow them to add Tyson Chandler. Turiaf was holed up in a hotel, then found out that he was headed to Washington in a three-team deal that was finalized on Saturday afternoon, allowing him to practice with his new...
Via Washington Post
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December 12, 2011
Ronny Turiaf trade gives Wizards a boost of energy, maturity
Much of the talk about the Wizards’ preseason has centered on the young players who might help the team’s turnaround.
The talk Saturday night after Wizards’ practice was not only about the newcomers but about that day’s acquisition of big man Ronny Turiaf from the New York Knicks in a three team-deal that also involved the Dallas Mavericks.
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Via Washington Post
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December 10, 2011
Turiaf provides boost of energy, maturity
Much of the talk about the Wizards’ preseason has centered around the incoming young players who might help the team right away.
The talk Saturday night after Wizards’ practice was not only about the newcomers but about that day’s acquisition of New York Knicks big man Ronny Turiaf in a three team-deal that also involved the Dallas Mavericks.
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Via Washington Post
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December 10, 2011
Wolves pursuing J.J. Barea?
David Aldridge:
A source close to free agent guard J.J. Barea said Saturday that the Knicks and Timberwolves are both in pursuit of the 27-year-old, who starred in the postseason last spring during the Mavericks’ run to the NBA title.
The Knicks, according to the source, offered Barea a two-year deal. By using the amnesty provision on Saturday to waive guard Chauncey Billups...
Via Timberwolves Central
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December 10, 2011
Knicks nab Tyson Chandler
GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler has plenty of goals for his new team.
But his top priority is a simple one.
Chandler
"To get everybody playing defense," Chandler said at his introductory news conference on Saturday.
That's exactly why the Knicks went after him.
New York acquired Chandler via a sign-and-trade as part of a three-team deal...
Via True Hoop Blog
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December 10, 2011
Knicks trade for Chandler, send Turiaf to Wizards
One trade that wasn’t vetoed, the New York Knicks traded for Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks while sending Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards. The three-team trade as announced on Saturday. The Knicks also waived Chauncey Billups and designated him as their amnesty player. It will save the Knicks roughly $14.2 million. Meanwhile Chandler [...]
Via The [Five]
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December 10, 2011
Knicks get ex-Bull Chandler from Mavs in 3-team deal
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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December 10, 2011
Three-team trade brings center Tyson Chandler to Knicks
New York Knickerbockers Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations and Interim General Manager Glen Grunwald announced today that the team has acquired center Tyson Chandler via sign-and-trade as part of a three-team trade. Ronny Turiaf, cash considerations and a 2013 second-round draft choice has been sent to the Washington Wizards and Andy Rautins has been sent [...]
Via Inside Hoops
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December 10, 2011
Wizards complete deal for Ronny Turiaf
For the second year in row, the Wizards managed to fill a need by taking advantage of a team looking to make a big move in free agency. The Wizards assisted the New York Knicks in their efforts to acquire center Tyson Chandler by using their available salary cap space to take on Ronny Turiaf in a three-team deal that involved the Dallas Mavericks.
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Via Washington Post
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December 10, 2011
Knicks acquire Chandler from Dallas
The New York Knicks have acquired Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks and sent Ronny Turiaf to the Washington Wizards in a three-team trade.
The Knicks also announced Saturday they had waived Chauncey Billups and designated him as their amnesty player.
Chandler helped the Mavericks win the NBA championship last season, averaging 10.1 points and 9.4 rebounds, and will provide...
Via AP on Fox
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December 10, 2011
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