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Javaris Crittenton out longer after left foot surgery
October 29, 2009 by
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Michael Lee of the Washington Post reports:
Reserve point guard Javaris Crittenton revealed after practice today that he had exploratory surgery last Friday on his left foot and will be out at least another month.
It was tough not to notice Crittenton, who was using crutches to walk...
Grizzlies exercise options on Mike Conley, OJ Mayo and Darrell Arthur
October 29, 2009 by
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The Memphis Grizzlies today exercised the fourth-year team option on guard Mike Conley and picked up the third-year team options on guard O.J. Mayo and forward Darrell Arthur. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. All three players are now signed through the 2010...
Raptors exercise Marco Belinelli option
October 29, 2009 by
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The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have exercised the fourth year team option on the Rookie Scale Contract of guard Marco Belinelli. Belinelli is now guaranteed through the 2010-11season. In accordance with the league’s collective bargaining agreement, the Raptors had...
Nets exercise three player options; decline Sean Williams option
October 29, 2009 by
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The New Jersey Nets have exercised third year contract options on Courtney Lee and Brook Lopez, and a fourth year contract option on Yi Jianlian, while declining to pick up the fourth year contract option on Sean Williams, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Lee, Lopez...
Eddie House featured in cartoon
October 29, 2009 by
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Boston Celtics guard Eddie House and his son, Jaelen, will be featured in the short-form series from the Cartoon Network My Dad’s a Pro. The series is the first initiative in a multifaceted partnership between Cartoon Network and the NBA.
My Dad’s A Pro premieres Wednesday, November...
Atlanta Dream of WNBA have new owners
October 29, 2009 by
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Kathy Betty, a prominent Atlanta businesswoman and sports advocate, will become the new managing partner of the Atlanta Dream pending WNBA Board of Governors approval, league President Donna Orender announced today. The team will be owned by Dream Too, LLC, an investment group led...
Shaq still pursuing law-enforcement work
October 29, 2009 by
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Mark Puente of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports (via blog):
Predators lurking for local children on the Internet could soon be talking to a 7-foot-1 undercover deputy.
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy is reviewing paperwork to determine whether Cavaliers center Shaquille...
Thunder sign Thabo Sefolosha to extension
October 28, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Thabo Sefolosha to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. We’ll post contract details tonightâ€...
Spurs exercise George Hill option
October 28, 2009 by
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The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have picked up the option for the 2010-11 season for guard George Hill.
In his rookie season Hill appeared in 77 games, averaging 5.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.5 minutes. As a starter he averaged 9.7 points, 3.4 assists...
Kyle Korver has left knee surgery
October 28, 2009 by
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Utah Jazz guard/forward Kyle Korver underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today.
The procedure was performed Wednesday morning in New York City by Dr. David Altcheck, who reported that the surgery went “extremely...
Oct 27: Lakers 99, Clippers 92
October 28, 2009 by
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The AP reports: Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday for the Lakers, who began the evening with a ceremony unveiling the franchise’s 15th gold-and-purple championship banner, earned four months ago after defeating Orlando in the finals…...
Oct 27: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
October 28, 2009 by
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The AP reports: Greg Oden scored just two points, a tip with 58 seconds left, but had 12 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Portland Trail Blazers in a 96-87 season-opening victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night… Reserve Travis Outlaw scored 23 points and Brandon...
Oct 27: Wizards 102, Mavericks 91
October 28, 2009 by
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The AP reports: Finally healthy after two seasons virtually lost to knee injuries, Gilbert Arenas had 29 points and nine assists as the Wizards took an early lead over the revamped Dallas Mavericks and never let go on their way to a 102-91 victory Tuesday night… Arenas shot 10...
Oct 27: Celtics 95, Cavs 89
October 28, 2009 by
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The AP reports: Boston’s Big Three—plus Rasheed—spoiled Cleveland’s overhyped season opener on Tuesday night with a 95-89 win over the new-look Cavaliers, who may have LeBron James and Shaq but appear to be a long way from true title contenders. Paul Pierce scored 23 points...
Glen Davis out six weeks after attack from `friend`
October 27, 2009 by
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The Boston Celtics had a nice off-season, adding Rasheed Wallace, Marquis Daniels and Shelden Williams. But power forward Glen Davis is still one of the team’s most important players, even if his minutes may decrease this season.
Unfortunately, due to an off-court incident, Davis...
Blake Griffin out up to 6 weeks
October 27, 2009 by
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Los Angeles Clippers’ rookie forward Blake Griffin may miss up to six weeks with a stress fracture of his left patella suffered during the Clippers’ last preseason game vs. the New Orleans Hornets on Friday, October 23rd.
Further information regarding Griffin’s course of treatment...
Suns get rights to Jarron Collins
October 26, 2009 by
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The Phoenix Suns today announced that the club has been awarded the rights to center Jarron Collins. Collins, who spent the preseason with the Portland Trail Blazers, became available after being waived October 22, 2009.
The 6-11, 249-pound Collins is an eight-year NBA veteran who...
Cavaliers exercise J.J. Hickson option
October 26, 2009 by
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the third-year contract option on forward J.J. Hickson, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today.
Hickson’s extension keeps him under contract with the Cavaliers through the 2010-11 season. In 62 games played as a rookie during...
Hornets exercise Julian Wright option
October 26, 2009 by
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The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have picked up the option for the 2010-11 season for forward Julian Wright.
Wright (6-8, 225) is in his third season with the Hornets after being drafted in the first round (13th overall pick) of the 2007 NBA Draft. The University of...
Nicolas Batum to have right shoulder surgery
October 26, 2009 by
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum will undergo surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum, it was announced today by General Manager Kevin Pritchard.
The surgery will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Friday in Los Angeles at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic...
Bulls name captains
October 26, 2009 by
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How important are a team’s captains? In most cases the title doesn’t mean much. Players who haev leadership qualities tend to rise up and motivate others whether they’re a captain or not.
Bulls.com reports:
Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Lindsey Hunter have been named...
Bulls exercise options on Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah
October 26, 2009 by
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The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has picked up the options for the 2010-11 season for guard Derrick Rose and forward/center Joakim Noah. By exercising the respective player options, both players will be under contract with the Bulls for the 2010-11 season.
Rose, appeared...
Ray Allen says he is in best shape of career
October 26, 2009 by
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Dan Duggan of the Boston Herald reports:
When Ray Allen said he entered training camp in the best shape of his career, it was an attention-grabber.
After all, it’s tough to improve your condition when you have 4.5 percent body fat.
“I’m never out of shape, so I don’t really...
Kings exercise options on Spencer Hawes, Jason Thompson and Donte Greene
October 25, 2009 by
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The Sacramento Kings today exercised the fourth-year option on center Spencer Hawes and third–year options on forwards Jason Thompson and Donté Greene, it was announced by Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.
Hawes, currently in his third NBA season, was selected...
Utah Flash hire Mark Madsen as assistant coach
October 24, 2009 by
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Jody Genessy of the Deseret News reports:
The Mad Dog is coming to Utah.
The really good news about Mark Madsen’s arrival in the Beehive State is that he’s coming to coach basketball, not to give dancing lessons.
Madsen, who became legendary for his funky championship-celebration...
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