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Jay's not the one moving to Cleveland after 2010.
I'm not an insider or anything, but from an outside view...Bron follows Jay, not the other way around...
Ska its been going on long enough...time to lock....
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I'm not an insider or anything, but from an outside view...Bron follows Jay, not the other way around...
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i like BG in miami but jesus hes retarted. he aint getting that money.
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A BG and Dwade backcourt?
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He's getting on my nerves....what the hell is he gonna do this year?
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[h2]Deron A Lock For 2012Olympics?[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:51 AM EST
Utah pointguard Deron Williams appears to be a lock to make the United States national team in 2012 when the Olympics shift to London, according to DailyIllini.
Williams and Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball, were honored at halftime of the Illinois alumni game Saturdaynight.
"Deron was one of my top picks at point guard because I believed in him," Colangelo said. "He did the University proud,the country proud.
And he wants to continue representing this country going forward, so I'm sure you'll be seeing him in 2012 inLondon."
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[h2]Beasley ConfirmsDisagreements With Agent[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:56 AM EST
Heat forwardMichael Beasley has confirmed reports that he has had disagreements with his agent, Joel Bell, but denied reports that he has reached out to other agents,according to Miami Herald.
Bruce Shingler, Beasley's personal assistant, also denied a report that Beasley fired both Bell and another long-time adviser overthe weekend.
"There have been some differences over terms, and things haven't all worked out like we thought," said Shingler."But that stuff out there is not true. It's a lot of rumors."
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[h2]Presti Excited About Hype InOKC[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 10:02 AM EST
Thunder generalmanager Sam Presti is excited about all the hype surrounding the team's arrival in Oklahoma City and the fast sale of season tickets, according toOklahoman.
"There's no substitute for support and all the energy around the city. It will benefit everybody on the team but also thecommunity in general," Presti said. "We're excited to take that energy, try to bring it to the floor every night and provide a product and a teamthis community will be proud of in the short term and the long term."
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[h2]Miami Could Sign MattWalsh[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:59 AM EST
The Heat remaininterested in free agent point guard Shaun Livingston, but could end up signing forward Matt Walsh, according to Miami Herald.
The team had Walsh in for a workout last week. He played his college basketball at Florida. Walsh appeared in two games for the Heatin 2005 and has played in Europe the past two years.
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[h2]Nene Was Angry About CambyTrade[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:48 AM EST
Nuggets big manNene was very upset when the team traded Marcus Camby to the Clippers in July, according to Denver Post.
"I'm gonna be honest, I was very angry during that time," he said. "First of all, he's like my brother. Hehelped me a lot."
The Nuggets are relying on Nene to be their center of the present and the future. In Denver there is a belief that Nene is an all-startalent, if he can stay healthy and refine his game.
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[h2]Celtics To VisitVermont With O'Brien Trophy[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 6:40 PM EST
Three membersof the Celtics are expected to visit Vermont on Monday with the Larry O'Brien trophy, according to Boston Globe.
The appearance will be the first stop on a team tour of New England with the trophy.
Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo, and Tony Allen will be in Burlington.
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[h2]Riley Expects Heat ToEnter Camp As Is[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 6:36 PM EST
Miami's PatRiley expects the Heat enter training camp later this month as they certainly stand, according to Palm Beach Post.
Training camp opens in two weeks, and the Heat were recently linked with the Bulls in a trade rumor involving Shawn Marion and BenGordon.
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[h2]Cavs Tell LeBron To AvoidGym[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:26 AM EST
The Cavaliershave asked LeBron James to stay away from the gym for a few weeks after participating in the Olympics in Beijing last month, according to Cleveland PlainDealer.
James is in excellent condition, and the Cavaliers don't want him to be worn down entering the 2008-09 season.
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[h2]Nuggets In Line To Have$77M Payroll[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:23 AM EST
The Nuggetswill enter the 2008-09 season with a payroll of roughly $77 million thanks to the large contracts of Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, and Kenyon Martin,according to Rocky Mountain News.
At the start of the offseason it appeared as though Denver might have a payroll of $86 million, but trading Marcus Camby to theClippers allowed them to reduce that number slightly.
They will have to pay $6.3 million in luxury tax because they are over the $71.15 million threshold and could look to further reducetheir payroll this season.
Iverson, who will be paid $20.84 million, will be a free agent next summer. That means the Nuggets could deal Iverson at the deadline,sign-and-trade him next summer, or simply allow him to walk away next offseason.
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[h2]Blazers Want ToSee Livingston's Medical Records[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:16 AM EST
The Blazers areinterested in signing free agent point guard Shaun Livingston, but they would like to view his personal medical records first, according toOregonian.
Portland would also like to have a doctor examine his surgically-repaired knee.
The Blazers have one roster spot open as they prepare to open training camp on Sept. 30. Both the Heat and Timberwolves are reportedlyinterested in Livingston, as well.
In February 2007, Livingston tore his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and lateralmeniscus. He also dislocated his patella.
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[h2]Wade Still Shocked At HisSuccess[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:11 AM EST
Heat guardDwyane Wade still can't believe how much success he has had since his days as a fan of Michael Jordan in Chicago, according to ChicagoSun-Times.
"Unbelievable," Wade said of his success, including an NBA Title. "To this day I'm still amazed people wear myjersey and sneakers. Chicago built me. I love the city. I wanted to be like Mike [Jordan]. For people to want to be like me surpasses mydreams."
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[h2]Miles: My Knee WillNever Be 100 Percent[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:06 AM EST
Celtics forwardDarius Miles doesn't believe that his right knee will ever be one-hundred percent again, according to Boston Globe.
Miles was diagnosed with a career-ending knee injury while with Portland, but is attempting to make a comeback with Boston.
"I am ready to go, but I just need to get in better shape. It's about maintaining the strength in my legs and getting mytiming," Miles said. "I'm excited and anxious and ready to go and play. I don't think my leg will ever be 100 percent again, but I feel likeI'm 90-95 percent."
However, Tim Grover, a fitness specialist, thinks that Miles could be back to one-hundred percent by the end of December.
"From an explosiveness and quickness standpoint, he is 80-85 percent from where he used to be, and my guess is he should be backto 100 percent by Christmas," Grover said.
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[h2]Sources: Beasley LookingFor New Agent[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 10:51 AM EST
Miami rookieforward Michael Beasley is reportedly looking for a new agent, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Agent Joel Bell didn't deny that Beasley had fired him, saying only, "I don't have a comment at thistime."
The Heat took Beasley with the second overall pick in this June's NBA Draft.
Several top agents, including Aaron Goodwin and Andy Miller, are trying to fill the void left behind by Bell.
The NBA Players Association forbids Beasley from hiring a new agent until 15 days from the day he files paperwork firingBell.
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Sep 15, 2008 9:51 AM EST
Williams and Jerry Colangelo, managing director of USA Basketball, were honored at halftime of the Illinois alumni game Saturdaynight.
"Deron was one of my top picks at point guard because I believed in him," Colangelo said. "He did the University proud,the country proud.
And he wants to continue representing this country going forward, so I'm sure you'll be seeing him in 2012 inLondon."
Via Daily Illini
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[h2]Beasley ConfirmsDisagreements With Agent[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:56 AM EST
Bruce Shingler, Beasley's personal assistant, also denied a report that Beasley fired both Bell and another long-time adviser overthe weekend.
"There have been some differences over terms, and things haven't all worked out like we thought," said Shingler."But that stuff out there is not true. It's a lot of rumors."
Via Miami Herald
Miami Heat
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[h2]Presti Excited About Hype InOKC[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 10:02 AM EST
"There's no substitute for support and all the energy around the city. It will benefit everybody on the team but also thecommunity in general," Presti said. "We're excited to take that energy, try to bring it to the floor every night and provide a product and a teamthis community will be proud of in the short term and the long term."
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[h2]Miami Could Sign MattWalsh[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:59 AM EST
The team had Walsh in for a workout last week. He played his college basketball at Florida. Walsh appeared in two games for the Heatin 2005 and has played in Europe the past two years.
Via Miami Herald
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[h2]Nene Was Angry About CambyTrade[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:48 AM EST
"I'm gonna be honest, I was very angry during that time," he said. "First of all, he's like my brother. Hehelped me a lot."
The Nuggets are relying on Nene to be their center of the present and the future. In Denver there is a belief that Nene is an all-startalent, if he can stay healthy and refine his game.
Via Denver Post
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[h2]Celtics To VisitVermont With O'Brien Trophy[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 6:40 PM EST
The appearance will be the first stop on a team tour of New England with the trophy.
Kendrick Perkins, Rajon Rondo, and Tony Allen will be in Burlington.
Via Boston Globe
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[h2]Riley Expects Heat ToEnter Camp As Is[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 6:36 PM EST
Training camp opens in two weeks, and the Heat were recently linked with the Bulls in a trade rumor involving Shawn Marion and BenGordon.
Via Palm Beach Post
Miami Heat
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[h2]Cavs Tell LeBron To AvoidGym[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:26 AM EST
James is in excellent condition, and the Cavaliers don't want him to be worn down entering the 2008-09 season.
Via Cleveland Plain Dealer
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[h2]Nuggets In Line To Have$77M Payroll[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:23 AM EST
At the start of the offseason it appeared as though Denver might have a payroll of $86 million, but trading Marcus Camby to theClippers allowed them to reduce that number slightly.
They will have to pay $6.3 million in luxury tax because they are over the $71.15 million threshold and could look to further reducetheir payroll this season.
Iverson, who will be paid $20.84 million, will be a free agent next summer. That means the Nuggets could deal Iverson at the deadline,sign-and-trade him next summer, or simply allow him to walk away next offseason.
Via Rocky Mountain News
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[h2]Blazers Want ToSee Livingston's Medical Records[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:16 AM EST
Portland would also like to have a doctor examine his surgically-repaired knee.
The Blazers have one roster spot open as they prepare to open training camp on Sept. 30. Both the Heat and Timberwolves are reportedlyinterested in Livingston, as well.
In February 2007, Livingston tore his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and lateralmeniscus. He also dislocated his patella.
Via Oregonian
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[h2]Wade Still Shocked At HisSuccess[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:11 AM EST
"Unbelievable," Wade said of his success, including an NBA Title. "To this day I'm still amazed people wear myjersey and sneakers. Chicago built me. I love the city. I wanted to be like Mike [Jordan]. For people to want to be like me surpasses mydreams."
Via Chicago Sun-Times
Miami Heat
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[h2]Miles: My Knee WillNever Be 100 Percent[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:06 AM EST
Miles was diagnosed with a career-ending knee injury while with Portland, but is attempting to make a comeback with Boston.
"I am ready to go, but I just need to get in better shape. It's about maintaining the strength in my legs and getting mytiming," Miles said. "I'm excited and anxious and ready to go and play. I don't think my leg will ever be 100 percent again, but I feel likeI'm 90-95 percent."
However, Tim Grover, a fitness specialist, thinks that Miles could be back to one-hundred percent by the end of December.
"From an explosiveness and quickness standpoint, he is 80-85 percent from where he used to be, and my guess is he should be backto 100 percent by Christmas," Grover said.
Via Boston Globe
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[h2]Sources: Beasley LookingFor New Agent[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 10:51 AM EST
Agent Joel Bell didn't deny that Beasley had fired him, saying only, "I don't have a comment at thistime."
The Heat took Beasley with the second overall pick in this June's NBA Draft.
Several top agents, including Aaron Goodwin and Andy Miller, are trying to fill the void left behind by Bell.
The NBA Players Association forbids Beasley from hiring a new agent until 15 days from the day he files paperwork firingBell.
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Nene is worried because even he doesn't believe he'll make it through the season unscathed and uninjured. Hopefully he will take Cambyleaving as a cue. He has to step up bigtime.Originally Posted by tupac003
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[h2]Nene Was Angry About Camby Trade[/h2]
Sep 15, 2008 9:48 AM EST
Nuggets big man Nene was very upset when the team traded Marcus Camby to the Clippers in July, according to Denver Post.
"I'm gonna be honest, I was very angry during that time," he said. "First of all, he's like my brother. He helped me a lot."
The Nuggets are relying on Nene to be their center of the present and the future. In Denver there is a belief that Nene is an all-star talent, if he can stay healthy and refine his game.
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[h2]Nuggets In Line To Have $77M Payroll[/h2]
Sep 14, 2008 11:23 AM EST
The Nuggets will enter the 2008-09 season with a payroll of roughly $77 million thanks to the large contracts of Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, and Kenyon Martin, according to Rocky Mountain News.
At the start of the offseason it appeared as though Denver might have a payroll of $86 million, but trading Marcus Camby to the Clippers allowed them to reduce that number slightly.
They will have to pay $6.3 million in luxury tax because they are over the $71.15 million threshold and could look to further reduce their payroll this season.
Iverson, who will be paid $20.84 million, will be a free agent next summer. That means the Nuggets could deal Iverson at the deadline, sign-and-trade him next summer, or simply allow him to walk away next offseason.
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And I knew we'd be over the cap again since we were just below the cap when we had only 10 players signed for the season. Iverson's gonna be the nextto go unless they can trick some poor team into taking Kenyon's contract off our hands. Maybe they can trade AI back to Philly for Dre.
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Man I was very intrigued at the thought of unloading Hughes and BG to get Marion... Them mugs need to crank up the talks again... Someone pick up the phone!
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[h2]Oden: 'I'm Ready'[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:32 AM EST
Blazers'center Greg Oden has proclaimed himself ready to begin his "rookie" season in the NBA, according to Portland Tribune.
Oden, the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, missed the entire 2007-08 season after undergoing microfracture knee surgery lastSeptember.
"I'm ready," says Oden. "But the good thing about last year, it got me to calm down. I'm notcrazy."
"I'm excited, but I'm not like, 'It's coming up! It's coming up!' I'm like, 'It's coming.Let's get it on.' "
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[h2]Pistons' SharpeNot Likely To Play In NBDL[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:38 PM EST
The Pistonswill keep rookie Walter Sharpe in the NBA this season so they can watch him develop, according to Detroit News.
"He needs a year here under our watch," Curry said. "He needs structure and stability every day. A guy like (center)Cheikh Samb needs basketball hours -- he's a guy that would benefit more from the D-League. Walter will benefit more from being in this structure everyday."
Via Detroit News
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[h2]Dragic Still Hasn'tSigned With Suns[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:55 PM EST
Goran Dragicstill hasn't signed a contract with the Suns after negotiating a buyout that would allow him to leave Tau Ceramica, according to ArizonaRepublic.
The negotiated buyout reportedly took place last month.
Dragic was granted an exemption to participate this month in the NBA's Rookie Transition Program, despite beingunsigned.
Via Arizona Republic
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[h2]Utah Has Big FinancialDecisions To Make[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:51 PM EST
The Jazz havebig financial decisions to make in the not-so-distant future, according to Deseret News.
"We're going to have to make some very, very tough decisions next year," owner Larry Miller said. "I do not intendus to be a luxury-tax payer, but only because we have to have an economically stable franchise regardless of anything else."
They will be dangerously close to the expected luxury tax threshold entering the 2009-10 season.
Via Deseret News
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[h2]Orlando's 20thAnniversary Uni's To Be Unveiled[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST
The OrlandoMagic will unveil the 20th anniversary jerseys that they will wear during the 2008-09 season on Sept. 23, according to WDBO.
There have been quite a few rumors about the new designs, which will be unveiled in a public release party.
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[h2]J.O. Is Hungry To GetStarted In Toronto[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:37 AM EST
JermaineO'Neal, one of the biggest names to change addresses this summer, is anxious to get his career started with the Raptors, according to TorontoSun.
"We followed Jermaine's schedule this summer; some of our team personnel witnessed his progress, and we have the same wish asour fans, to see him as soon as possible," senior Vice-President of Basketball Operations Maurizio Gherardini said. "He's as hungry as can be,and he's going to have quite an impact on this team."
Via Toronto Sun
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[h2]RaptorsDon't Plan On Inviting More Players To Camp[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:27 AM EST
The Raptorsdon't plan on inviting anyone other than the thirteen players they currently have under guaranteed contract to training camp, according to TorontoSun.
The team is hoping that such a move will allow them to move smoothly into dress rehearsals for their 13th NBA season.
"We can work right away on our main structure," senior Vice-President of Basketball Operations Maurizio Gherardini said."We can try and put in things that actually help our team game, work on similar concepts, offense, defense and use the pre-season games as a test, not asa way to try out new players."
Via Toronto Sun
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[h2]All Is Quiet On GordonFront In Chicago[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:22 AM EST
Things havebeen quiet in Chicago recently, with nothing new on the Ben Gordon front, according to NBA.com.
Gordon, a restricted free agent, has been linked in numerous trade rumors this summer and said earlier this offseason that he believeshe has played his last game as a member of the Bulls.
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[h2]Lakers Working OutFree Agent Jelani McCoy[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:18 AM EST
The Lakerscould be looking for another big man as they have had free agent center Jelani McCoy in town to work out at their practice facility, according toHoopsHype.
"We are waiting on some other clubs that have shown interest in Jelani," agent Giovanni Funiciello said. "We shall seeour next move. He has lucrative offers overseas, but we have looked more towards the NBA... Not to say if something very interesting comes our way wewouldn't entertain it."
McCoy was on the roster of the Nuggets last season.
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[h2]Pacers' Granger Stars InIndonesia[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:14 AM EST
Pacers'forward Danny Granger traveled 10,000 miles in August to take part in the NBA's first basketball camp in Indonesia, according to IndianapolisStar.
However, he didn't expect to be treated like a rock star so far away from home.
"It was cool to be thought of like that over there," Granger. "Everywhere we walked we had cameras in our face. Itshows how basketball has expanded. Everybody knew me. They really watch the NBA over there."
Granger, the only NBA player on the trip, was shocked to see how poor some parts of the country really are.
"It was kind of humbling," Granger said. "I make a lot of money, and I go over there and I couldn't believe what Iwas looking at. When I walked through the orphanage, I was like, 'Oh my God' because I had no clue it was going to be like that."
"A lot of the kids didn't speak English, but we had a translator," Granger added. "I did different drills with themand had a question-and-answer session with them. They asked me questions like how much money I make and do I think anybody from Indonesia can make it in theNBA."
Via Indianapolis Star
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[h2]Report: Sixers'Smith To Have Knee Surgery[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 2:11 AM EST
Sixers'center Jason Smith will have surgery Wednesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, according to a published report on Monday.
Citing Smith's agent Marc Bartelstein, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Smith will have the procedure done by Dr. DavidAltchek.
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Sep 16, 2008 10:32 AM EST
Oden, the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, missed the entire 2007-08 season after undergoing microfracture knee surgery lastSeptember.
"I'm ready," says Oden. "But the good thing about last year, it got me to calm down. I'm notcrazy."
"I'm excited, but I'm not like, 'It's coming up! It's coming up!' I'm like, 'It's coming.Let's get it on.' "
Via Portland Tribune
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[h2]Pistons' SharpeNot Likely To Play In NBDL[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:38 PM EST
"He needs a year here under our watch," Curry said. "He needs structure and stability every day. A guy like (center)Cheikh Samb needs basketball hours -- he's a guy that would benefit more from the D-League. Walter will benefit more from being in this structure everyday."
Via Detroit News
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[h2]Dragic Still Hasn'tSigned With Suns[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:55 PM EST
The negotiated buyout reportedly took place last month.
Dragic was granted an exemption to participate this month in the NBA's Rookie Transition Program, despite beingunsigned.
Via Arizona Republic
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[h2]Utah Has Big FinancialDecisions To Make[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:51 PM EST
"We're going to have to make some very, very tough decisions next year," owner Larry Miller said. "I do not intendus to be a luxury-tax payer, but only because we have to have an economically stable franchise regardless of anything else."
They will be dangerously close to the expected luxury tax threshold entering the 2009-10 season.
Via Deseret News
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[h2]Orlando's 20thAnniversary Uni's To Be Unveiled[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:42 PM EST
There have been quite a few rumors about the new designs, which will be unveiled in a public release party.
Via WDBO
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[h2]J.O. Is Hungry To GetStarted In Toronto[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:37 AM EST
"We followed Jermaine's schedule this summer; some of our team personnel witnessed his progress, and we have the same wish asour fans, to see him as soon as possible," senior Vice-President of Basketball Operations Maurizio Gherardini said. "He's as hungry as can be,and he's going to have quite an impact on this team."
Via Toronto Sun
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[h2]RaptorsDon't Plan On Inviting More Players To Camp[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:27 AM EST
The team is hoping that such a move will allow them to move smoothly into dress rehearsals for their 13th NBA season.
"We can work right away on our main structure," senior Vice-President of Basketball Operations Maurizio Gherardini said."We can try and put in things that actually help our team game, work on similar concepts, offense, defense and use the pre-season games as a test, not asa way to try out new players."
Via Toronto Sun
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[h2]All Is Quiet On GordonFront In Chicago[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:22 AM EST
Gordon, a restricted free agent, has been linked in numerous trade rumors this summer and said earlier this offseason that he believeshe has played his last game as a member of the Bulls.
Via NBA.com
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[h2]Lakers Working OutFree Agent Jelani McCoy[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:18 AM EST
"We are waiting on some other clubs that have shown interest in Jelani," agent Giovanni Funiciello said. "We shall seeour next move. He has lucrative offers overseas, but we have looked more towards the NBA... Not to say if something very interesting comes our way wewouldn't entertain it."
McCoy was on the roster of the Nuggets last season.
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[h2]Pacers' Granger Stars InIndonesia[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:14 AM EST
However, he didn't expect to be treated like a rock star so far away from home.
"It was cool to be thought of like that over there," Granger. "Everywhere we walked we had cameras in our face. Itshows how basketball has expanded. Everybody knew me. They really watch the NBA over there."
Granger, the only NBA player on the trip, was shocked to see how poor some parts of the country really are.
"It was kind of humbling," Granger said. "I make a lot of money, and I go over there and I couldn't believe what Iwas looking at. When I walked through the orphanage, I was like, 'Oh my God' because I had no clue it was going to be like that."
"A lot of the kids didn't speak English, but we had a translator," Granger added. "I did different drills with themand had a question-and-answer session with them. They asked me questions like how much money I make and do I think anybody from Indonesia can make it in theNBA."
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[h2]Report: Sixers'Smith To Have Knee Surgery[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 2:11 AM EST
Citing Smith's agent Marc Bartelstein, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Smith will have the procedure done by Dr. DavidAltchek.
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[h2]Gallinari's BackIsn't 100 Percent Healthy[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:48 PM EST
DaniloGallinari's back still isn't 100 percent and with training camp opening in two weeks, the Knicks are starting to get concerned, according to Alan Hahnof Newsday.
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[h2]Pistons' SharpeUnlikely To Play In NBDL[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:38 PM EST
The Pistonswill keep rookie Walter Sharpe in the NBA this season so they can watch him develop, according to Detroit News.
"He needs a year here under our watch," Curry said. "He needs structure and stability every day. A guy like (center)Cheikh Samb needs basketball hours -- he's a guy that would benefit more from the D-League. Walter will benefit more from being in this structure everyday."
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[h2]MavsReceived Several Low-Ball Trade Offers For Howard[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 1:24 PM EST
The Mavericksreceived several off-season trade offers for Josh Howard, but almost all of them were not deemed worthy of consideration. Team officials have said repeatedlythey're not interested in trading Howard.
"Josh really is a good guy with a great heart," said Mark Cuban. "He just doesn't do a good job of showing thatside of himself publicly. We will work on that."
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[h2]Lakers Charging More For'Premium' Games[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:44 PM EST
A ticketpremium that will add as much as $55 to the cost of an admission to seven home Lakers games during the 2008-09 season was announced on Tuesday.
The premium to be levied on individual Lakers tickets will range from $10 on a $35 seat to $55 for a $260 seat and be in effect forhome games against Boston (Dec. 25), Cleveland (Jan. 19), San Antonio (Jan. 25), New Orleans (Feb. 20), Phoenix (Feb. 26), Dallas (March 15) and Houston (April3).
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[h2]Donovan Still Hasn't Signed New Deal With UF 15 Months Later[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:43 PM EST
Billy Donovan,fifteen months after he walked away from a deal with the Orlando Magic, still hasn't signed his six-year, $21-million contract extension with the FloridaGators that was announced in June 2007.
Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley said Tuesday that the school is "very close" to an agreement with Donovan'scamp.
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[h2]Heat Will Use SmallFrontcourt At Times[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:39 PM EST
New Miami coachErik Spoelstra wants to use an undersized frontcourt of Udonis Haslem, Michael Beasley and Shawn Marion "at times, but it will depend on the matchup. Idon't know about [using it] in large doses. I feel comfortable with Udonis playing some minutes at'' center.
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[h2]McNamara To Be InUtah's Training Camp[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:36 PM EST
Gerry McNamarawill be in training camp with the Utah Jazz, agent Bill Neff told HoopsHype.com.
He played last season in Latvia for local powerhouse BK Ventspils. He now faces long odds to make the opening day roster of the Jazz,stacked at the point guard position with Deron Williams, Brevin Knight and Ronnie Price.
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Sep 17, 2008 12:48 PM EST
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[h2]Pistons' SharpeUnlikely To Play In NBDL[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 5:38 PM EST
"He needs a year here under our watch," Curry said. "He needs structure and stability every day. A guy like (center)Cheikh Samb needs basketball hours -- he's a guy that would benefit more from the D-League. Walter will benefit more from being in this structure everyday."
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[h2]MavsReceived Several Low-Ball Trade Offers For Howard[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 1:24 PM EST
"Josh really is a good guy with a great heart," said Mark Cuban. "He just doesn't do a good job of showing thatside of himself publicly. We will work on that."
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[h2]Lakers Charging More For'Premium' Games[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:44 PM EST
The premium to be levied on individual Lakers tickets will range from $10 on a $35 seat to $55 for a $260 seat and be in effect forhome games against Boston (Dec. 25), Cleveland (Jan. 19), San Antonio (Jan. 25), New Orleans (Feb. 20), Phoenix (Feb. 26), Dallas (March 15) and Houston (April3).
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[h2]Donovan Still Hasn't Signed New Deal With UF 15 Months Later[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:43 PM EST
Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley said Tuesday that the school is "very close" to an agreement with Donovan'scamp.
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[h2]Heat Will Use SmallFrontcourt At Times[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:39 PM EST
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[h2]McNamara To Be InUtah's Training Camp[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:36 PM EST
He played last season in Latvia for local powerhouse BK Ventspils. He now faces long odds to make the opening day roster of the Jazz,stacked at the point guard position with Deron Williams, Brevin Knight and Ronnie Price.
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nice to see Gerry Mac getting a shot with the Jazz, i always liked dude
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^if the guy makes the roster I could see him fitting in somewhat well
aka he's white, so he has to make the roster
aka he's white, so he has to make the roster
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Supposably Jermaine O'Neill wasn't trying in Indiana. So we'll see if he was lying or not.
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[h2]Gallinari's Back Isn't 100 Percent Healthy[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:48 PM EST
Danilo Gallinari's back still isn't 100 percent and with training camp opening in two weeks, the Knicks are starting to get concerned, according to Alan Hahn of Newsday.
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You... poor, poor Knicks fans.It's like, whenevertheir appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel... the light is actually on the front of a train.
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I'm intrigued by the Chris Bosh/Jermaine O'Neal tandem. I think it can work, since J.O. can focus on defense first, offense second. J.O. still is apremiere defensive stopper in the paint.
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Im liking the JO & Bosh duo as well. I mentioned this in a thread yesterday, but I think with JO coming to a new situation, a good fit, with good playersaround him, he can do some damage in the conference again.
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You... poor, poor Knicks fans.Originally Posted by 23ska909red02
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[h2]Gallinari's Back Isn't 100 Percent Healthy[/h2]
Sep 17, 2008 12:48 PM EST
Danilo Gallinari's back still isn't 100 percent and with training camp opening in two weeks, the Knicks are starting to get concerned, according to Alan Hahn of Newsday.
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Wow...
so u kno that dude was limited in his offseason work as well cuz of his injury.
edit: i'm ab to change my avy
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[h2]Oden: 'I'm Ready'[/h2]
Sep 16, 2008 10:32 AM EST
Blazers' center Greg Oden has proclaimed himself ready to begin his "rookie" season in the NBA, according to Portland Tribune.
Oden, the first overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, missed the entire 2007-08 season after undergoing microfracture knee surgery last September.
"I'm ready," says Oden. "But the good thing about last year, it got me to calm down. I'm not crazy."
"I'm excited, but I'm not like, 'It's coming up! It's coming up!' I'm like, 'It's coming. Let's get it on.' "
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*Yawns*
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I like how the only people that were against this trade when it went down was toronto fans because they had to give up a backup point guard and depth. Thistrade will make Toronto much better.
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Not to mention Bosh was killin' it in the Olympics this summer. I imagine that can have some impact on his team mentality and hisoverall hunger for the sport.
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I think the Raptors are gonna have a great year. Possibly top 4 in the East with a healthy/motivated JO.
if Bosh plays the way he did in the Olympics and JO is even 80% of his former self
if Bosh plays the way he did in the Olympics and JO is even 80% of his former self
