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Report: Grizzlies to waive Allen Iverson
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The Memphis Grizzlies experiment with disgruntled guard Allen Iverson will reportedly end.
According to Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the two sides have agreed to part ways. The team will waive Iverson.
It has not been reported what the terms of the agreement...
Grizzlies want Allen Iverson decision
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Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports:
Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley says Allen Iverson’s time is up.
Heisley told Iverson’s agent, Leon Rose, that his client must decide soon whether he’ll play or retire because the Grizzlies won’t deal with the uncertainty...
Warriors trade Stephen Jackson to Bobcats
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Charlotte Bobcats General Manager Rod Higgins announced today that the team has acquired guards Stephen Jackson and Acie Law from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic.
“We are excited to add a player of Stephen’s caliber...
Erick Dampier had health scare
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Eddie Sefko, special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports:
The Mavericks survived a scary situation Sunday evening that had nothing to do with a 95-90 win over the Detroit Pistons.
When Erick Dampier left the pregame warmups because he wasn’t feeling right, nobody was quite sure...
Spencer Hawes missing shots early
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Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee reports:
No one can say Spencer Hawes looks at his performance through rose-colored lenses.
When asked to assess his progress nine games into his third season, the Kings center was blunt.
“Not terribly excited,” Hawes said. “But I...
Marreese Speights out 6-8 weeks with knee injury
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Marreese Speights underwent an MRI of his left knee this morning, which was reviewed and evaluated by team Physician Dr. Jack McPhilemy of Main Line Health.
Dr. McPhilemy reports that Speights has a partial tear of the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL...
Brandon Jennings scores 55 points, sets Bucks rookie record
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Brandon Jennings has made Milwaukee Bucks history.
Saturday night, led by their rookie point guard, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Golden State Warriors 129-125. Jennings shot 21-of-34 (7-of-8 three-pointers, 6-of-8 free throws) to finish with 55 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (though...
Kelenna Azubuike injures left knee
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Warriors guard/forward Kelenna Azubuike suffered a left patellar tendon injury at the 9:03 mark of the first quarter of tonight’s game at Milwaukee. Azubuike left the game and did not return.
An image of his left knee taken at the Bradley Center revealed the patellar tendon...
Memphis Grizzlies Sign Jamaal Tinsley
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The Memphis Grizzlies signed free agent guard Jamaal Tinsley, an original draft pick of the club in 2001, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are pleased...
Jerryd Bayless sprains left ankle
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Jason Quick of the Oregonian reports (via blog):
Trail Blazers guard Jerryd Bayless sprained his left ankle about an hour before tip off of Saturday’s game in Charlotte as he was returning to the locker room.
Bayless rolled his ankle on a disguised step that is hidden by carpet...
Rockets waive Pops Mensah-Bonsu
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Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced Friday, November 13 that the team has waived forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu (MEN-sa BON-sue).
“Pops did a great job while he was here with us at the Rockets,” said Morey. “This move is only being done to give us some roster flexibility...
Chris Paul sprains left ankle
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John Reid of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports:
Injured Hornets point guard Chris Paul did not travel with the team for tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Paul severely sprained his left ankle during the third quarter in Friday’s 86-78 loss to the Portland Trail...
Knicks off to worst start ever
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Marc Berman of the New York Post reports:
If LeBron James is crazy enough to take the leap this summer, he must realize he could join the worst team in Knicks history — Team Titanic version 3.0.
The franchise was born in 1946. Last night, the deplorable 2009-10 Knicks set the...
League-wide retirement of no. 23 jersey is unlikely
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The AP reports:
LeBron James may persuade NBA players to give up their No. 23s, but a leaguewide retirement of Michael Jordan’s number seems unlikely.
James said on Thursday that he is considering switching his number next season and wants other players to do the same in honor...
Deron Williams out due to family health issue
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The following statement was issued by Deron Williams on Friday:
“I would like to thank Mrs. Miller, Greg Miller and Coach Sloan for allowing me to return to Utah to be with my wife and children today. Yesterday, one of my daughters underwent a procedure in the hospital to address...
Rockets assign Joey Doresey to D-League
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Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has assigned forward/center Joey Dorsey to the team’s D-League affiliate the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
“Joey had a strong offseason and a solid training camp for us, but in continuing to focus on his development...
LeBron James may change jersey number
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Brian Windhorst of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports:
Basking in the glow of a victory over the Heat, Cavs superstar LeBron James looked over at his idol sitting in the stands at AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday night and made a command decision.
Out of respect to Michael Jordan...
Don Nelson, Monta Ellis argue in practice
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Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports (via blog):
Warriors coach Don Nelson stormed out and a red-faced, frustrated Monta Ellis couldn’t be consoled by teammates. So ended Thursday’s practice in New York City.
As the players cooled down from a practice at...
Raptors release Quincy Douby
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The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have released guard Quincy Douby. Douby had been on the inactive list since October 28 and did not appear in any regular season games. He averaged 3.0 points, 1.7 assists and 10.5 minutes in six preseason outings.
Douby joined the...
Al Jefferson out two games with personal matter
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The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that center Al Jefferson has left the team to tend to a family member’s illness in Florida. Jefferson will miss the next two Wolves games - Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Dallas and Saturday, Nov. 14 at Memphis. He will re-join the team early next...
Hornets fire coach Byron Scott, replace him with GM Jeff Bower
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The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have relieved Byron Scott of head coaching duties. Scott will be replaced by General Manager Jeff Bower.
“I want to thank Byron for the hard work he has put in during his time with the Hornets,” said Hornets Owner George Shinn....
Brian Scalabrine angry at injury-causing cameraman
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Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reports:
As you can imagine, “The People’s Choice” is more than a little frustrated. But he’s not cursing bad luck. He’s ticked at the person who began this entire mess. The ankle was sprained when he went to make an inbounds pass after...
LeBron James done talking about 2010 free agency
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The AP reports:
Frustrated by the repeated questions about his future, LeBron James said Wednesday that he won’t talk about his possible free agency next summer until after this season.
The Cleveland star and reigning NBA MVP said before the Cavaliers’ game against Orlando...
Wizards sign Earl Boykins, waive Paul Davis
18 days ago by
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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Earl Boykins and waived C/F Paul Davis. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. We’ll post contract details this evening. It’s probably a very short...
Eddy Curry slims down
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Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News reports:
Eddy Curry might never be cut out for Mike D’Antoni’s open-floor style of basketball, but at least the Knick center finally looks like he can get up and down the court without any difficulty.
Looking nothing like the slow...
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