Yardbarker: Maurice Evans

Worst of the Night: New Jersey Nyets edition

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:51:00 -0500

Not exactly what the NBA marketing departmenthad in mind when they started that campaign...The New Jersey Nets: Certain world events that have taken place during my lifetime will forever linger in my memory. The Challenger disaster. The September 11 terrorist attacks. Gigli. And then there is the shocking case of the 2010-11 New Jersey Nyets.Seriously. It's pretty unreal that the Nyets could steal the headlines on a day when it was revealed that Ron Artest admitted he "used to drink ...

Preview: Hawks at Kings, Game 5

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:24 -0500

More photos » by John Amis - AP Mistaking him for teammate Delonte West, Cleveland Cavaliers' Daniel Gibson, right, checks Atlanta Hawks' Mike Bibby's hip pocket for ammunition during the first quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals basketball playoffs in Atlanta, Saturday, May 9, 2009. (AP Photo/John Amis) Browse more photos » THE OPPONENT This is the Hawks. ...

Game 5 Preview: Hawks vs. Blazers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:33:53 -0500

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. Pacific TV: Comcast SportsNorthWest In the recap of Sunday's win against the Thunder I said that humidity was thickening around this team right now. You get the same feeling as when you step outside before an impending thunderstorm. Lightning is in the air somewhere. You just don't know when or where it's going to strike. This is not to say that the Blazers themselves are tense...though if things don't c...

Kelenna Azubuike - The Price Is Right :: 2009-2010 Golden State Warriors Player Recaps and Previews

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:23:50 -0500

Editor's Note (Atma Brother #1): Last but not least for our 2009-2010 Golden State Warriors player recaps and previews is Kelenna Azubuike. To end things with a triumphant bang we've got our old friend Jason Gurney to drop science about Kaz. If you remember, Jason is the genius behind the uber-2007-2008 Golden State Warriors preview- Ghost of Seasons Past. =========================== Kelenna Azubuike enjoyed a breakout season in 2008-09, and Warriors fans can thank Maurice ...

2009-10 NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:13:15 -0500

Atlanta Hawks 2008-09 Record: 47/35 Anticipated Starting Five PG- Mike Bibby SG- Joe Johnson SF- Marvin Williams PF- Josh Smith C- Al Horford Key Reserves: Jeff Teague, Jamal Crawford, Zaza Pachulia, Joe Smith, Maurice Evans Biggest Strength: Talent at every position It's pretty rare that a team has solid talent at every position. This season they will also have quality depth especially if Jeff Teague proves to be a real player and Crawford plays his role along with Pachulia, Smith ...

Hawks Announcer Makes Fun of Dwyane Wade, Goes Berserk on Miami Heat

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:46:01 -0500

Things got pretty bumpy in Atlanta Wednesday night. First, Dwyane Wade got caught up in someone’s leg and fell, banging his head against the floor. Later Wade went up for a layup and got fouled by Solomon Jones and a skirmish ensued, resulting in double-technicals. On the next play, Wade fouled Maurice [...]

ME AND THE KIDS!

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:08:11 -0500

Yesterday, my teammate Maurice Evans and I took part in this new special event by Converse called "Open Gym". The Open Gym event is a free event kids can sign up for, to come and play against other kids there age. Its was about 220 kids who came out between both morning and afternoon session. All the kids got free uniforms and Converse shoes. Mo and I hosted the event, took part in a Q & A session, and just watched the games... There was a lot of good young raw talent out there... I have an endorsement deal with Converse, so be on the look out for any upcoming ads and gear from us. Shouts out to Sean Davis, Paul J, and the whole staff at Converse for looking out for me and keeping me fresh!!! Ohhhhh yeeeeaaahhhh!!!! I'm just going to keep it brief and to the point. My Cowboys and Sooners looked real good this weekend...

Celtics Pierce Hawks In Final Seconds Win 103-102

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:54:30 -0500

The Atlanta Hawks lost their first game of the 2008-2009 NBA season, and may have enhanced their reputation in the process. Defending NBA Champions the Boston Celtics needed every second of 48 minutes to defeat the Hawks Wednesday night at the "New Garden" 103-102. Boston forward Paul Pierce won the game at the buzzer as he sank a 20 foot shot. However the Hawks had sent a clear message after starting out the campaign 6-0, and taking the "Green Team" to the limit before succumbing. The message is "We are good, we are for real, and we believe in ourselves." Suddenly the rest of the Association is in full agreement.

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:08:00 -0500

Hawks Win First Preseason GameAcie Law led a 45-point explosion in the third quarter and the Hawks defeated the Orlando Magic 118-101 in the team's first preseason game Monday night in Orlando. Law finished the game with a team-high 20 points. Maurice Evans chipped in off the bench with 17 points, including 4-4 from three-point range. The Hawks continue preseason action on Wednesday when they play at Phoenix. (I couldn't say it any better than they did! http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/2...

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Ron Ron on the Move Edition

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:57:38 -0500

The Houston Rockets have reportedly reached an agreement with the Sacramento Kings that will land Ron Artest in Houston. After weeks of rumors that the Lakers were close to a deal for Ron Ron, it appears that the Rockets have acquired the troubled and often troublesome player. According to published reports the Rockets will send Bobby Jackson, Donte Greene, a first round pick in the 2009 NBA draft, and cash amounting to around $1 million to the Kings for the storied forward. If Greene is, ind...

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Sasha Will Whine on Lakers Bench Again Edition

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:17:30 -0500

For the second time in a week, it is reported that Maurice Evans has signed a contract. First, it was reported that Evans signed with the Warriors but afterwards they changed the report to say that he turned down their offer and with the Warriors matching the offer for Kelenna Azubuike, they abandoned the chase for Evans. Today, the Journal Constitution reports that Evans has signed a three-year deal believed to be worth about $7.5 million. It is predicted that he will slide into the sixth ma...

The Atlanta Hawks sign G/F Maurice Evans

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:58:34 -0500

The Atlanta Hawks have acted quickly to replace Josh Childress as they have signed Maurice Evans to a 3-year, $7.5 million dollar contract. Evans is 29 years old so he still likely has a lot of good basketball in his future. Evans played in 75 games (47 starts) for the Magic & Lakers last [...]

Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Another One Gets Away Edition

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:42:39 -0500

AZ Central is reporting that Matt Barnes is scheduled to arrive in Phoenix Monday, expecting to sign a one-year veteran's minimum deal with the Suns after completing a physical. I was really hoping Danny would make an offer to Barnes as he would be a great replacement for Posey. It seems as though one free agent after another is being signed and the Celtics have yet to make a move to fill the empty spots on the bench. I just don't get Danny not having made a minimum offer to this guy ...

That Ought To Shut Kobe Up

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:41:31 -0500

Throughout the Kobe/Lakers summer drama, we've all just been waiting for L.A. to rope a star, a perfect running mate for Bryant to make a move on another championship with. Well, I'm sure the Lakers most recent move will totally placate their temperamental star. Early this afternoon the Lakers came to terms with 27-year-old free agent forward, Luke Walton. Yes, the Lakers finally made that bold move we've all been waiting for, signing Walton to a six-year, $30 million contract. Walton, a southern California native, who has been a Laker for his entire career, wanted to sign with the Lakers before even looking at other teams. Mitch Kupchak called called Walton's agent, Lon Babby, at one minute past midnight to express the team's interest in locking the forward up.

New Number + New Players = New Team

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:55:08 -0500

Yes I know it's early and the Los Angeles Lakers really haven't been tested buy a quality opponent, but doesn't it look like the Lakers are already better then last year?