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Originally Posted by JapanAir21
Originally Posted by PLAYOFF12
Iverson to Mavericks.
I always said J Kidd on Denevr and A.I. on Dallas is perfection...its what botht eams are lacking...Swap anyone?
Ska its been going on long enough...time to lock....
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I always said J Kidd on Denevr and A.I. on Dallas is perfection...its what botht eams are lacking...Swap anyone?
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AI's going to boston for the veteran's minimum
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BoutMyMoney333 wrote:Yeap, cause A.I. is the sole reason why the Nuggets have been a bunch of under achievers
He certainly doesn't help the situation. AI dominates the ball and it's like a power struggle to produce the most offense between him, Melo and JRSmith, and even Kenyon sometimes. AI is also a huge liability on the defensive end. Not only does he not pick up his man on a rotation, not only is he toosmall to defend most 2 guards in the league (and a lot of PG's too), but he also attempts a lot of steals. Where he gets a lot of steals, he also missesalot and those attempts leave the rest of the team 4 on 5 usually resulting in an easy pass and a bucket for the opposition. Getting rid of AI is a step inthe right direction to try to build the Nuggets into a team again on both ends of the court. It will also shave 20 mil off the books and put us well below thecap.
That's a terribly misinformed statement.
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07-08 - Bobcats - 32-50
I'm also not entirely opposed to Kidd for AI, but Kidd is only temporary, he doesn't have much left in him as we've all seen. The Nuggets need apoint guard that can last a while and develop alongside the many young members on our team.
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BoutMyMoney333 wrote:Yeap, cause A.I. is the sole reason why the Nuggets have been a bunch of under achievers
He certainly doesn't help the situation. AI dominates the ball and it's like a power struggle to produce the most offense between him, Melo and JR Smith, and even Kenyon sometimes. AI is also a huge liability on the defensive end. Not only does he not pick up his man on a rotation, not only is he too small to defend most 2 guards in the league (and a lot of PG's too), but he also attempts a lot of steals. Where he gets a lot of steals, he also misses alot and those attempts leave the rest of the team 4 on 5 usually resulting in an easy pass and a bucket for the opposition. Getting rid of AI is a step in the right direction to try to build the Nuggets into a team again on both ends of the court. It will also shave 20 mil off the books and put us well below the cap.
Karl's D scheme was set up for the team to be able to gamble for steals since they had Camby in the back to clean up. Everyone on the team gambled. Thisyear they don't have Camby back there so the scheme has to change. And NOBODY on the team picked up there man on rotation. The main problem was TEAMdefense and the stagnet offense. The offense consisted of one on one play and no ball movement. Ofcourse its hard to maintain a good offense with AnthonyCarter at the helm, they should of kept Blake.
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Blake was nice, I wanted to keep him. Hell, I never wanted to give up Miller.
The whole team gambled on steals? Maybe, but AI did it more than the rest of the team combined and his missed attempts allowed a LOT of wide open, easyperimeter shots from the opposition.
And the lack of defensive rotation cannot be blamed solely on the players, Karl does not coach that stuff. He doesn't coach any set offense either. Hiscoaching consists of fast breaks and forced turnovers. That's it. No set plays, no pick and roll, no defensive rotations, no perimeter coverage, just runand score. This system works well for AI, but not so well for the rest of the team, especially come playoff time. This is one problem I have with the AIsituation. When he was brought in, there were these expectations that he would adapt his game to the team, but what happened is the team adapted to him andjust let him dominate the ball.
Don't get me wrong, I think Iverson is maybe one of the best individual guards to ever play the game, but he's just not a good fit for the Nuggets. Ifhe is replaced by a player who is willing to play defense, we will be better off. We'll still have the scoring abilities to spread the floor with Melo, JR,and Nene down low.
The whole team gambled on steals? Maybe, but AI did it more than the rest of the team combined and his missed attempts allowed a LOT of wide open, easyperimeter shots from the opposition.
And the lack of defensive rotation cannot be blamed solely on the players, Karl does not coach that stuff. He doesn't coach any set offense either. Hiscoaching consists of fast breaks and forced turnovers. That's it. No set plays, no pick and roll, no defensive rotations, no perimeter coverage, just runand score. This system works well for AI, but not so well for the rest of the team, especially come playoff time. This is one problem I have with the AIsituation. When he was brought in, there were these expectations that he would adapt his game to the team, but what happened is the team adapted to him andjust let him dominate the ball.
Don't get me wrong, I think Iverson is maybe one of the best individual guards to ever play the game, but he's just not a good fit for the Nuggets. Ifhe is replaced by a player who is willing to play defense, we will be better off. We'll still have the scoring abilities to spread the floor with Melo, JR,and Nene down low.
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[h2]Gordon Decision ComingToday?[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 4:29 AM EST
Today is theday when it is believed that Ben Gordon will decided between the six year, $59 million offer that the Bulls have on the table or the one year qualifying offerwhich will make Gordon an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, the Daily Herald is reporting.
Only Gordon knows which way he is leaning.
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[h2]Bynum On Extension:My Agent Will Handle It[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM EST
Lakers'center Andrew Bynum claims that he isn't concerned about a possible contract extension with the team.
"It's not a concern of mine at all," Bynum said. "That's business. My agent takes care of it. What I've gotto do is play well and make people believe that I'm the great player I'm supposed to be."
Bynum and the Lakers have until Oct. 31 to come to an agreement.
He averaged 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocked shots last season before he suffered a season-ending knee injury inJanuary.
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[h2]Miami No LongerInterested In Livingston?[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:36 PM EST
On Monday,Kevin McHale said Shaun Livingston's agent told the Wolves that his client would sign with Miami, but Heat President Pat Riley on Tuesday calledLivingston's acquisition a "dead issue."
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[h2]Love Gains Weight,Interviewing Personal Chefs[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:35 PM EST
Kevin Love saidhe has interviewed three or four chefs to prepare his meals.
Love 15 pounds before the June draft by extensive exercise and changing his diet to include custom-made, packaged meals and appears tohave gained some of that back over the summer.
"I've got to keep it healthy: gluten-free, low-fat," Love said. "I need to make sure my body is getting the rightthings, but it has to taste good. I can't be eating cardboard every day."
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[h2]Calderon: OffensivePhoto Was 'A Bad Mistake'[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:21 PM EST
Jose Calderonapologized for participating in an offensive photograph with the rest of the Spanish National team.
"I felt so bad about it, I needed to think about it for a long time," Calderon said. "I didn't want to answer everytime they were saying something, I just waited for the best moment.
"It was a mistake, a bad mistake," Calderon said of the picture, which showed members of the Spanish national team pullingback the corners of their eyes. "We weren't meaning to do anything hurtful, I take that like a lesson. ... I wanted to tell the people what I am,I've never had that problem before in my life and it will never happen again."
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[h2]Spurs Add Charles Gaines To Training Camp RosterThe San Antonio Spurs[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 11:40 AM EST
The San AntonioSpurs announced today that they have signed forward Charles Gaines. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. The 6-9, 223-lb Gaines has spentthe previous four seasons playing in Europe. Last season he played with Galatasaray Cafecrown in the Turkish TBL League. Gaines appeared in 28 games andaveraged 12.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.86 steals in 25.5 minutes. He also saw action in 17 ULEB Cup games, averaging 12.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.12steals in 27.3 minutes. Over his career, Gaines has made stops in Spain (DKV Jovent), France (Adecco ASVEL), Italy (Eurofiditalia Reggio Calabria) and theContinental Basketball Association (Michigan Mayhem).
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[h2]Celtics'Miles Doesn't Know Why He Failed Drug Test[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:59 AM EST
Darius Milesdoes not know how he failed a drug test which will see him on the sidelines for the first 10 games of his comeback attempt with the Boston Celtics, accordingto a report by Chris Sheridan from ESPN.com.
"I wish I knew. I really do wish I knew, but [Celtics president] Danny Ainge told me 'leave it alone,' so I left italone," Miles said.
"I'll just serve my suspension. I could have gone to a team that would have me to appeal it and fight it, but I went to ateam that told me to leave it alone, so I'll leave it alone," Miles said. "What's better than to come back from an injury and play for thechamps? That makes me look good and other teams look bad."
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[h2]Kobe, Gasol MaySit Out Some Laker Exhibitions[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:56 AM EST
L.A. duo KobeBryant and Pau Gasol may miss some of the Lakers' preseason games after a hectic off-season which saw both represent their countries in the Olympics inBeijing, the Associated Press is reporting.
"This week I'm just seeing how they feel, how's their energy level, and then we'll adjust," Coach Phil Jacksonsaid. "I was told not to say that I wasn't going to play Kobe in exhibition games."
"So I'm not going to say Kobe's not going to play in this exhibition game or that exhibition game. But there is a chancethey may not play in an exhibition game."
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[h2]Suns' BarbosaLeaves Camp To Tend To Ill Mother[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:53 AM EST
Suns' guardLeandro Barbosa was forced to leave training camp and return to Brazil to care for his critically ill mother, according to a report published by the EastValley Tribune.
Barbosa arrived in Tucson with the team Monday night but left after the team gathered for a precamp dinner. He is likely to miss theentire stay in Tucson, which runs through Saturday, and Suns' GM Steve Kerr said there is no immediate timetable for his return.
"We're going to give him as much time as he needs. Family comes first," Kerr said. "Our thoughts and prayers arewith them at this difficult time."
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[h2]Eddy Curry Out WithBacterial Infection[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 2:27 AM EST
While EddyCurry may miss the entire week of training camp, which is not a good thing for New York since the big man turned up out of shape, Jerome James made it throughthe first session, the New York Post is reporting.
The Knicks want Curry in shape to be able to play in Coach Mike D'Antoni's high octane system while the team has been hopingthat Jerome James would retire because of knee problems.
Curry went to Saratoga Hospital to be evaluated, and according to the report may be out until Thursday at the earliest.
Curry was said to be vomiting all through last night. Mike D'Antoni, always the quipster, said it could be a blessing in disguise.Throwing up is a good way to lose weight, cracked D'Antoni.
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[h2]Kobe: CommentsAbout Playing In Europe A Joke[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 6:59 PM EST
Kobe Bryantlabeled his comments about possibly playing in Europe as a joke.
"Somebody throws us this question about playing overseas," Bryant said. "I don't want (LeBron James) to answer it.He's a young kid; I don't want him to take the controversial stuff. I said, 'Well, if a team throws us $50 million, then we'll allgo.'" …
"It's just something that was a joke for us, and people took it and ran with it or whatever. That's fine. Everybody needsto banter about something."
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[h2]Baron: Beginning Will BeBumpy In L.A.[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM EST
Baron Davisbelieves that the Clippers have the talent to do damage in the Western Conference but believes that the beginning could be rough for the team.
"Our possibilities are endless," Davis said. "We have great fans. We're the underdog in the city, so a lot ofpeople are going to be rooting for us. It's just a matter of us coming together at the right time."
"It's going to be bumpy in the beginning."
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[h2]Lee andTurkoglu To Practice At Point Guard For Magic[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM EST
The Magic willpractice with both forward Hedo Turkoglu and rookie Courtney Lee at point guard in training camp.
Coach Stan Van Gundy said both will get into the rotation for a few minutes each practice in a point role during the first week ofworkouts.
"He and Turkoglu together with a 2 or 3 man, sharing the ball handling duties together," Van Gundy said, "which issomething I do think we can go to because I do think Courtney is capable of guarding point guards."
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[h2]Nuggets Want Iverson To PassMore[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM EST
Nuggets'Coach George Karl has hinted that he would like Allen Iverson to pass more this season.
"I think you can put A.I. and (Carmelo Anthony) both in that category," Karl said. "It's about our efficiency andeffectiveness on the offensive end, and their effectiveness isn't determined by how many points they score, but by how many good plays they put into thegame."
Since he joined the team, Denver is 23-4 when Iverson has more than ten assists.
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[h2]Celtics Remain CautiousWith Perkins[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:22 PM EST
The Celtics arekeeping center Kendrick Perkins out of scrimmages during training camp because of offseason surgery on his left shoulder.
Coach Doc Rivers said that Perkins is allowed to run the floor "as long as no one else is running up and down the floor withhim."
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[h2]Webster's HardWork May Land Starting Role[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:19 PM EST
MartellWebster's hard work this summer could pay off with a starting role in Portland this season.
"I'll be a lot more consistent this year - mentally consistent, consistent from a basketball standpoint. I'm just goingto go out there and do what I've been doing," Webster told HoopsWorld.
"I can come off the bench and be totally fine with that. I want to help the team," Webster added. "But I feel goodcoming off the bench or starting, but you go out there and prepare yourself to become a starter. If it happens it happens. I won't be mad with theresult."
If Webster starts, Travis Outlaw would come off the bench as the sixth man much like the setup the Blazers used last season with GregOden injured.
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[h2]Raptors Sign JamalSampson[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST
The Raptorssigned free-agent forward Jamal Sampson, who is expected to give Toronto frontcourt depth after the loss of Nathan Jawai.
Jawai will be held out of practice because of concerns from a routine cardiac screening.
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Oct 01, 2008 4:29 AM EST
Only Gordon knows which way he is leaning.
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[h2]Bynum On Extension:My Agent Will Handle It[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM EST
"It's not a concern of mine at all," Bynum said. "That's business. My agent takes care of it. What I've gotto do is play well and make people believe that I'm the great player I'm supposed to be."
Bynum and the Lakers have until Oct. 31 to come to an agreement.
He averaged 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocked shots last season before he suffered a season-ending knee injury inJanuary.
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[h2]Miami No LongerInterested In Livingston?[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:36 PM EST
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[h2]Love Gains Weight,Interviewing Personal Chefs[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:35 PM EST
Love 15 pounds before the June draft by extensive exercise and changing his diet to include custom-made, packaged meals and appears tohave gained some of that back over the summer.
"I've got to keep it healthy: gluten-free, low-fat," Love said. "I need to make sure my body is getting the rightthings, but it has to taste good. I can't be eating cardboard every day."
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[h2]Calderon: OffensivePhoto Was 'A Bad Mistake'[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:21 PM EST
"I felt so bad about it, I needed to think about it for a long time," Calderon said. "I didn't want to answer everytime they were saying something, I just waited for the best moment.
"It was a mistake, a bad mistake," Calderon said of the picture, which showed members of the Spanish national team pullingback the corners of their eyes. "We weren't meaning to do anything hurtful, I take that like a lesson. ... I wanted to tell the people what I am,I've never had that problem before in my life and it will never happen again."
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[h2]Spurs Add Charles Gaines To Training Camp RosterThe San Antonio Spurs[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 11:40 AM EST
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[h2]Celtics'Miles Doesn't Know Why He Failed Drug Test[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:59 AM EST
"I wish I knew. I really do wish I knew, but [Celtics president] Danny Ainge told me 'leave it alone,' so I left italone," Miles said.
"I'll just serve my suspension. I could have gone to a team that would have me to appeal it and fight it, but I went to ateam that told me to leave it alone, so I'll leave it alone," Miles said. "What's better than to come back from an injury and play for thechamps? That makes me look good and other teams look bad."
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[h2]Kobe, Gasol MaySit Out Some Laker Exhibitions[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:56 AM EST
"This week I'm just seeing how they feel, how's their energy level, and then we'll adjust," Coach Phil Jacksonsaid. "I was told not to say that I wasn't going to play Kobe in exhibition games."
"So I'm not going to say Kobe's not going to play in this exhibition game or that exhibition game. But there is a chancethey may not play in an exhibition game."
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[h2]Suns' BarbosaLeaves Camp To Tend To Ill Mother[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 3:53 AM EST
Barbosa arrived in Tucson with the team Monday night but left after the team gathered for a precamp dinner. He is likely to miss theentire stay in Tucson, which runs through Saturday, and Suns' GM Steve Kerr said there is no immediate timetable for his return.
"We're going to give him as much time as he needs. Family comes first," Kerr said. "Our thoughts and prayers arewith them at this difficult time."
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[h2]Eddy Curry Out WithBacterial Infection[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 2:27 AM EST
The Knicks want Curry in shape to be able to play in Coach Mike D'Antoni's high octane system while the team has been hopingthat Jerome James would retire because of knee problems.
Curry went to Saratoga Hospital to be evaluated, and according to the report may be out until Thursday at the earliest.
Curry was said to be vomiting all through last night. Mike D'Antoni, always the quipster, said it could be a blessing in disguise.Throwing up is a good way to lose weight, cracked D'Antoni.
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[h2]Kobe: CommentsAbout Playing In Europe A Joke[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 6:59 PM EST
"Somebody throws us this question about playing overseas," Bryant said. "I don't want (LeBron James) to answer it.He's a young kid; I don't want him to take the controversial stuff. I said, 'Well, if a team throws us $50 million, then we'll allgo.'" …
"It's just something that was a joke for us, and people took it and ran with it or whatever. That's fine. Everybody needsto banter about something."
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[h2]Baron: Beginning Will BeBumpy In L.A.[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:46 PM EST
"Our possibilities are endless," Davis said. "We have great fans. We're the underdog in the city, so a lot ofpeople are going to be rooting for us. It's just a matter of us coming together at the right time."
"It's going to be bumpy in the beginning."
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[h2]Lee andTurkoglu To Practice At Point Guard For Magic[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:40 PM EST
Coach Stan Van Gundy said both will get into the rotation for a few minutes each practice in a point role during the first week ofworkouts.
"He and Turkoglu together with a 2 or 3 man, sharing the ball handling duties together," Van Gundy said, "which issomething I do think we can go to because I do think Courtney is capable of guarding point guards."
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[h2]Nuggets Want Iverson To PassMore[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:37 PM EST
"I think you can put A.I. and (Carmelo Anthony) both in that category," Karl said. "It's about our efficiency andeffectiveness on the offensive end, and their effectiveness isn't determined by how many points they score, but by how many good plays they put into thegame."
Since he joined the team, Denver is 23-4 when Iverson has more than ten assists.
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[h2]Celtics Remain CautiousWith Perkins[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:22 PM EST
Coach Doc Rivers said that Perkins is allowed to run the floor "as long as no one else is running up and down the floor withhim."
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[h2]Webster's HardWork May Land Starting Role[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 4:19 PM EST
"I'll be a lot more consistent this year - mentally consistent, consistent from a basketball standpoint. I'm just goingto go out there and do what I've been doing," Webster told HoopsWorld.
"I can come off the bench and be totally fine with that. I want to help the team," Webster added. "But I feel goodcoming off the bench or starting, but you go out there and prepare yourself to become a starter. If it happens it happens. I won't be mad with theresult."
If Webster starts, Travis Outlaw would come off the bench as the sixth man much like the setup the Blazers used last season with GregOden injured.
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[h2]Raptors Sign JamalSampson[/h2]
Sep 30, 2008 2:07 PM EST
Jawai will be held out of practice because of concerns from a routine cardiac screening.
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its a good idea for pau and kobe to miss some preseason games...kobe has done it in the past anyway
[h2]Bynum On Extension: My Agent Will Handle Ithttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_a...0/bynum_on_extension_my_agent_will_handle_it/[/h2]
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Sep 30, 2008 4:28 PM EST
Lakers' center Andrew Bynum claims that he isn't concerned about a possible contract extension with the team.
"It's not a concern of mine at all," Bynum said. "That's business. My agent takes care of it. What I've got to do is play well and make people believe that I'm the great player I'm supposed to be."
Bynum and the Lakers have until Oct. 31 to come to an agreement.
He averaged 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocked shots last season before he suffered a season-ending knee injury in January.
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..thats what i wanna hear!!!
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Love lost 15 pounds before the June draft by extensive exercise and changing his diet to include custom-made, packaged meals and appears to have gained some of that back over the summer
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"Somebody throws us this question about playing overseas," Bryant said. "I don't want (LeBron James) to answer it. He's a young kid; I don't want him to take the controversial stuff. I said, 'Well, if a team throws us $50 million, then we'll all go.'" …
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"I've never seen a young person - and this is my 12th year in the NBA - work harder and is more opened to being coached than Roy," [Coach JimO'Brien] said last month about Hibbert.
Hibbert has been blocking shots but is working on staying on his feet so he doesn't get pump-faked into foul trouble.Tuesday's first practice revealed glimpses of the potential and the problems. He'll also be facing more physical post players than in college, but hesaid he's looking forward to that.
"I like it a lot, actually," he said. "They let you bang in the post here. In college, I go up against 6-8 centers most of the time. Just to geta chance to be physical and bang in there is enticing."
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i thought it said "Livingston Dead"
i was like
....it was only a knee injury!!
i was like
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I kid kikd
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GUILLERMO GUTIEREZ - Exact thing I thought and said.
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i thought it said "Livingston Dead"
i was like....it was only a knee injury!!
[h3]Walker Never Thought He'd Be A Wizard[/h3]
NEWPORT, R.I. - Bill Walker was a tad confused when the Washington Wizards drafted him No. 47 overall in last summer's draft but he had a good ideawhere he'd wind up - anywhere but Washington.
"I didn't work out with them. I knew it wasn't possible that I would go there," Walker said on Wednesday from Salve Regina University,where the Boston Celtics are training to defend their NBA championship, "All I know is they wanted me here."
You can't miss what you never had. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE/Getty Images)
The Wizards immediately swapped the pick to Boston for a nice, six-figure check without giving it much thought. Some - including Memphis General ManagerChris Wallace - consider Walker a possible steal in the draft since it wasn't too long ago that Walker was ranked one of the best players in thecountry.
Walker grew up with O.J. Mayo, the No. 3 pick of the NBA draft, in Huntington, W.Va., and played with him at North College Hill High School in Cincinnati.At Kansas State, he teamed with Michael Beasley, the second overall pick. And, before injuries derailed him - he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in hisright knee (in 2003) and left knee (in 2007) - Walker was once on the same path as his two former teammates.
"This is all our dreams, no matter how we got here. Right now, we're on a mission to make our mark," Walker said.
After averaging 16.3 points and 6.3 rebounds as a redshirt freshman last season at Kansas State, the 6-foot-6 forward was considered a possible lottery pickbefore suffering a knee injury during a workout with Golden State less than two weeks before the draft. The injury pushed the redshirt freshman out of thefirst round, but he elected to stay in the draft.
"Circumstances happened for me to be in the second round. I don't feel that I'm a second round talent at all," said Walker, who had histhird surgery in five years last July. "Circumstances changed everything. I don't second guess my decision. I feel that I have an NBA game and I madethe best decision. I'm with the right team. I'll learn how to play the game right. I hope I can make a career out of it."
Walker is learning quickly about the NBA during training camp, where he is sometimes matched up against NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce. "A lot of guysdon't get to come to an organization like this, with these kind of players, to have a chance to win [a championship]," Walker said. "I'mthankful for the opportunity. It's a grind. It's totally different than anything that I've done. Just the speed of the game. They throw a lot ofstuff at you. You've just got to adjust."
Walker likely won't see much playing time with the Celtics, but he wasn't ready to say that the rookie of the year will go to either Beasley orMayo. "I heard Greg Oden is going to be rookie of the year," Walker said, mentioning that he faced Oden often in AAU. "He's a monster.He's the man. I'm going with Greg Oden."
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Oden okay after rolling ankle
Posted: Oct 2, 2008 03:57 AM
Updated: Oct 2, 2008 03:57 AM
PORTLAND, Ore. (WISH) - This week, a former Lawrence North star got another health scare in his painful transition to the pros.
Greg Oden rolled his ankle during the first day of training camp for the Portland trailblazers. Oden walked with a slight limp and finished practice riding a stationary bike.
The team says Oden is okay.
Oden was the top pick of the 2007 NBA draft but missed all of his rookie campaign because of a knee surgery.
Posted: Oct 2, 2008 03:57 AM
Updated: Oct 2, 2008 03:57 AM
PORTLAND, Ore. (WISH) - This week, a former Lawrence North star got another health scare in his painful transition to the pros.
Greg Oden rolled his ankle during the first day of training camp for the Portland trailblazers. Oden walked with a slight limp and finished practice riding a stationary bike.
The team says Oden is okay.
Oden was the top pick of the 2007 NBA draft but missed all of his rookie campaign because of a knee surgery.
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[h2]Gordon Agrees To QualifyingOffer[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 12:07 AM EST
The ChicagoBulls today announced that guard Ben Gordon agreed to accept the one-year qualifying offer that had been tendered to him by the team. Gordon will thus be undercontract with the Bulls for the 2008-09 season, at which time he will become an unrestricted free-agent.
The 6-3, 200-pound Gordon has appeared in 316 games, including 128 starting assignments, in four seasons with the Bulls. During thattime, he has averaged 18.0 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 2.9 apg, while shooting .432 from the field and .416 from three-point range. Last season in 72 games, he led theteam in scoring for the third consecutive season, posting 18.6 ppg and shot a career-high .908 percent (third in NBA) from the free throw line. Gordon wasselected by the Bulls in the first round (third overall) in the 2004 NBA Draft.
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[h2]Lee Extension With Knicks'Probable'?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:38 AM EST
Knick fanfavorite David Lee, who is vying for the starting job at center with Eddy Curry, may sign an extension with the team ahead of the October 31 deadline, the NewYork Post is reporting.
According to the report, sources indicated strongly that Lee is probably going to get the extension, unless agent Mark Bartlesteincomes in with an unreasonable number.
Sources close to Lee said contract numbers have yet to be exchanged, as Presidnet Donnie Walsh has told Bartlestein he'd like tofirst watch preseason before hitting the negotiating table.
As for Curry, the Knicks have looked to move his contract.
Via New York Post
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[h2]Toronto's Moon To Get BigContract?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:39 PM EST
Jamario Moon,who broke out with the Raptors as an undrafted free agent, is entering a contract year and could be poised to sign a big deal next summer.
He will earn $711,517 this season.
Moon, 28, wasn't a typical rookie for the Raptors. He averaged 8.5 points and 6.2 rebounds in 78 games in 2007-08.
RealGM Note: Moon was ranked 87th in season FIC last season and 'deserved' $7.4 million, giving him a Reina Value of+1,539%.
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[h2]Warriors Interested InLivingston?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:31 PM EST
The Warriorsare rumored to have interest in Shaun Livingston, who still hasn't found a home after being courted by both the Timberwolves and Heat.
Golden State currently has four point guards under contract - C.J. Watson, Marcus Williams, DeMarcus Nelson, and Dan Dickau - and willlikely keep three until Monta Ellis returns.
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[h2]Rip: I Didn't Like HowFlip Did Things[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:22 PM EST
Pistons'guard Richard Hamilton is certainly glad to see Michael Curry replace Flip Saunders as the team's coach.
"I was disappointed at the way Flip (Saunders) did things, that was the frustrating thing about it," Hamiltonsaid.
He refused to get into specifics, but his displeasure was at times clear last season.
"I have always been happy," Hamilton said Wednesday. "I had a son (at the start of last season), which was one of thegreatest times of my life. That was not a disappointment. Nothing off the court was a disappointment."
Curry might know exactly what Hamilton and the Pistons need.
"Players like to be challenged, and they want discipline, even if they fight at times," Curry said.
Via Detroit News
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[h2]Juwan Howard RejoinsNuggets[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:17 PM EST
Veteran forwardJuwan Howard has rejoined the Nuggets, signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal worth the veteran's minimum.
Howard, 35, was in Denver on Thursday for a physical and should be ready to participate in the team's evening practicesession.
For his career, Howard has averaged 15.3 points.
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[h2]Vujacic Rolls His AnkleDuring Practice[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:39 AM EST
Lakers'guard Sasha Vujacic rolled his ankle during a night practice earlier this week.
Vujacic attempted to avoid center D.J. Mbenga but ended up rolling his left ankle.
"I think he's going to be alright. It's one of those weird ones. There's no swelling, but he's had some obviousdiscomfort and he can't get any strength out of it," said head coach Phil Jackson.
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[h2]Foyle Expected To Re-SignWith Magic[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:34 AM EST
Center AdonalFoyle is expected to re-sign with the Magic for the 2008-09 season, according to a league source.
An official announcement should come early next week.
Foyle, a veteran of 10 NBA seasons, opted out of his two-year contract after last season to become a free agent.
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[h2]Boozer Won'tConsider Extension Until Offseason[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:31 AM EST
Jazz forwardCarlos Boozer won't consider signing a contract extension with the team until after the 2008-09 season is over.
"We're going to enjoy this season and play basketball," Boozer said. "I look forward to having an opportunity towin, and hopefully win a championship."
"We're gonna let (contract matters) slide, so it's ready to be dealt with in the summertime," he added. "Rightnow we have an opportunity to play basketball, and have fun doing that, so we're going to focus on that."
Boozer won't entertain the possibility of signing elsewhere until the offseason, either.
"We've had some conversations with him (Boozer) about it," GM Kevin O'Connor said. "And, look: As far asI'm concerned, I feel Carlos wants to be here. And as far as we're concerned we certainly want him to be here, and then we're going to address itaccordingly."
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Utah Jazz
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[h2]Warriors, Ellis'Agent To Discuss Discipline[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:27 AM EST
The Warriorsplan to meet with the agent of Monta Ellis to discuss possible disciplinary action because of the guard's moped-related ankle injury.
"We'll meet with his agent next week. At that point we'll have a discussion with him and then we'll let him know whatwe're looking at doing," Warriors' President Robert Rowell said Wednesday. "We're without Monta for a while. We've just got toweather that storm."
Ellis will miss several weeks of the regular season after hurting himself in his native Mississippi. He signed a new six-year, $66million contract in July, shortly before the incident.
Via ESPN
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[h2]Bobcats' WallaceImpressing Larry Brown[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:22 AM EST
Bobcats forwardGerald Wallace found himself on the trading block after a rough season last year, but new Coach Larry Brown is very impressed with his game.
"My whole career, guys like him have been the backbone of every team I've coached," said Brown. "Athletic guys thatcan run the floor, that can defend, can rebound. Not necessarily shooters, but just basketball players."
Brown doesn't favor Wallace's gambling style on defense, which is one of the reasons he was believed to be on the block thissummer.
"He's trying to break me out of the one-man defensive thing," Wallace said. "He wants all five guys to playdefense. ... If you go for those steals and miss and the way you're going to leave your teammates hanging."
Via ESPN
Charlotte Bobcats
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[h2]Ariza StayingAway From Odom-Jackson Situation[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:20 AM EST
Trevor Arizasteered clear of the issue about who will be starting at small forward for the Lakers in 2008-2009 after Coach Phil Jackson suggested that Ariza may replaceLamar Odom, the L.A. Times are reporting.
"I haven't had no conversation with Phil about that," Ariza said. "I really don't care. I'm here to playbasketball. Whether I start, come off the bench, whatever role I play, that's what I'm going to do. I'm not going to stress over it. L.O. is agreat player too."
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Los Angeles Lakers
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[h2]Clippers' EricGordon Suffers Ankle Injury[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:15 AM EST
Clipper rookieEric Gordon could miss up to a week of training camp after injuring his ankle on the opening day, the L.A. Times are reporting.
"He's had a bit of bad luck," Dunleavy said today after the morning workout. "You can [have] a great ankle but ifyou step on someone's foot and turn it . . . "
"It's early enough, so there's plenty of time," Dunleavy added. "Basically, as long as he stays and watcheseverything we're doing. Conditioning wise, he's in good shape."
Via L.A. Times
Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]Knicks GuardHouston Sits Out, Taking Comeback Slow[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:13 AM EST
Allan Houstonsat out the scrimmage Tuesday night during the Knicks' second practice of the opening day of training camp as a precautionary measure, the Associated Pressis reporting.
Houston is attempting his second comeback with the New York Knicks and has a history of knee problems.
"To give it a fair chance under my situation, it's probably not even smart to go out and do everything, especially the firstweek," Houston said after practicing Wednesday morning. "As the season goes on, yeah, I'm going to be able to probably do everything, buttwo-a-days is a whole different ballgame than when you practice during the season. So this is really just getting used to doing this again."
Via ESPN
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[h2]Abdur-Rahim Joins Kings AsAssistant[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:10 AM EST
The SacramentoKings have re-welcomed Shareef Abdur-Rahim back into the mix as an assistant coach only one week after the forward announced his retirement, the AssociatedPress is reporting.
Abdur-Rahim missed most of last season because of knee problems.
Via ESPN
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[h2]Warriors Sign Dickau[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 8:10 PM EST
The GoldenState Warriors have signed free agent guard Dan Dickau to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Per teampolicy, terms of the deal were not announced. Dickau, 30, has appeared in 300 regular-season games during his six-year NBA career, owning career averages of5.8 points, 2.5 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 15.4 minutes per game with Atlanta, Portland, Dallas, New Orleans, Boston and the Los Angeles Clippers. The 6-0 guardspent last season with the Clippers, appearing in 67 games (eight starts) and averaging 5.3 points and 2.6 assists in 15.5 minutes, while shooting 41.9% fromthe field, 33.3% from three-point range and 82.9% from the free throw line.
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[h2]Oden Rolls Right Ankle[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 5:24 PM EST
Greg Odenrolled his right ankle during the first day of training camp.
"He's fine," Trail Blazers' Coach Nate McMillan said Wednesday. "Everybody, he's fine. He'sOK."
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[h2]Standout Center FromSanta Clara Stabbed[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:43 PM EST
Santa Claracenter John Bryant was recovering Monday from stab wounds to the back stemming from an off-campus incident early Saturday, Santa Clara Police said.
"Yes, John Bryant was a victim of assault," Santa Clara Police Sgt. Kurt Clarke said in a phone interview. "Wedon't know specifically what transpired. It's still under investigation. We are interviewing victims and witnesses."
Bryant led the West Coast Conference in rebounds and blocked shots last season and was second in scoring.
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[h2]Wolves Sign Kevin Ollie[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:42 PM EST
The MinnesotaTimberwolves today signed unrestricted free agent guard Kevin Ollie, finalizing the team's training camp roster at 18 players.
Ollie, a 6-2 guard from Connecticut, brings 11 years of NBA experience to the Wolves roster. Despite going undrafted out of college,Ollie has appeared in 587 career games, including 79 starts, and holds averages of 3.8 points, 2.3 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game. Ollie's beststatistical season came in 2002-03 with Milwaukee and Seattle as he averaged 6.9 points, 3.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 82 contests.
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Oct 02, 2008 12:07 AM EST
The 6-3, 200-pound Gordon has appeared in 316 games, including 128 starting assignments, in four seasons with the Bulls. During thattime, he has averaged 18.0 ppg, 2.9 rpg and 2.9 apg, while shooting .432 from the field and .416 from three-point range. Last season in 72 games, he led theteam in scoring for the third consecutive season, posting 18.6 ppg and shot a career-high .908 percent (third in NBA) from the free throw line. Gordon wasselected by the Bulls in the first round (third overall) in the 2004 NBA Draft.
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[h2]Lee Extension With Knicks'Probable'?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:38 AM EST
According to the report, sources indicated strongly that Lee is probably going to get the extension, unless agent Mark Bartlesteincomes in with an unreasonable number.
Sources close to Lee said contract numbers have yet to be exchanged, as Presidnet Donnie Walsh has told Bartlestein he'd like tofirst watch preseason before hitting the negotiating table.
As for Curry, the Knicks have looked to move his contract.
Via New York Post
New York Knicks
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[h2]Toronto's Moon To Get BigContract?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:39 PM EST
He will earn $711,517 this season.
Moon, 28, wasn't a typical rookie for the Raptors. He averaged 8.5 points and 6.2 rebounds in 78 games in 2007-08.
RealGM Note: Moon was ranked 87th in season FIC last season and 'deserved' $7.4 million, giving him a Reina Value of+1,539%.
Via Toronto Star
Toronto Raptors
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[h2]Warriors Interested InLivingston?[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:31 PM EST
Golden State currently has four point guards under contract - C.J. Watson, Marcus Williams, DeMarcus Nelson, and Dan Dickau - and willlikely keep three until Monta Ellis returns.
Via San Francisco Chronicle
Golden State Warriors
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[h2]Rip: I Didn't Like HowFlip Did Things[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:22 PM EST
"I was disappointed at the way Flip (Saunders) did things, that was the frustrating thing about it," Hamiltonsaid.
He refused to get into specifics, but his displeasure was at times clear last season.
"I have always been happy," Hamilton said Wednesday. "I had a son (at the start of last season), which was one of thegreatest times of my life. That was not a disappointment. Nothing off the court was a disappointment."
Curry might know exactly what Hamilton and the Pistons need.
"Players like to be challenged, and they want discipline, even if they fight at times," Curry said.
Via Detroit News
Detroit Pistons
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[h2]Juwan Howard RejoinsNuggets[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:17 PM EST
Howard, 35, was in Denver on Thursday for a physical and should be ready to participate in the team's evening practicesession.
For his career, Howard has averaged 15.3 points.
Via Denver Post
Denver Nuggets
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[h2]Vujacic Rolls His AnkleDuring Practice[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:39 AM EST
Vujacic attempted to avoid center D.J. Mbenga but ended up rolling his left ankle.
"I think he's going to be alright. It's one of those weird ones. There's no swelling, but he's had some obviousdiscomfort and he can't get any strength out of it," said head coach Phil Jackson.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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[h2]Foyle Expected To Re-SignWith Magic[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:34 AM EST
An official announcement should come early next week.
Foyle, a veteran of 10 NBA seasons, opted out of his two-year contract after last season to become a free agent.
Via Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Magic
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[h2]Boozer Won'tConsider Extension Until Offseason[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:31 AM EST
"We're going to enjoy this season and play basketball," Boozer said. "I look forward to having an opportunity towin, and hopefully win a championship."
"We're gonna let (contract matters) slide, so it's ready to be dealt with in the summertime," he added. "Rightnow we have an opportunity to play basketball, and have fun doing that, so we're going to focus on that."
Boozer won't entertain the possibility of signing elsewhere until the offseason, either.
"We've had some conversations with him (Boozer) about it," GM Kevin O'Connor said. "And, look: As far asI'm concerned, I feel Carlos wants to be here. And as far as we're concerned we certainly want him to be here, and then we're going to address itaccordingly."
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Utah Jazz
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[h2]Warriors, Ellis'Agent To Discuss Discipline[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:27 AM EST
"We'll meet with his agent next week. At that point we'll have a discussion with him and then we'll let him know whatwe're looking at doing," Warriors' President Robert Rowell said Wednesday. "We're without Monta for a while. We've just got toweather that storm."
Ellis will miss several weeks of the regular season after hurting himself in his native Mississippi. He signed a new six-year, $66million contract in July, shortly before the incident.
Via ESPN
Golden State Warriors
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[h2]Bobcats' WallaceImpressing Larry Brown[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 8:22 AM EST
"My whole career, guys like him have been the backbone of every team I've coached," said Brown. "Athletic guys thatcan run the floor, that can defend, can rebound. Not necessarily shooters, but just basketball players."
Brown doesn't favor Wallace's gambling style on defense, which is one of the reasons he was believed to be on the block thissummer.
"He's trying to break me out of the one-man defensive thing," Wallace said. "He wants all five guys to playdefense. ... If you go for those steals and miss and the way you're going to leave your teammates hanging."
Via ESPN
Charlotte Bobcats
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[h2]Ariza StayingAway From Odom-Jackson Situation[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:20 AM EST
"I haven't had no conversation with Phil about that," Ariza said. "I really don't care. I'm here to playbasketball. Whether I start, come off the bench, whatever role I play, that's what I'm going to do. I'm not going to stress over it. L.O. is agreat player too."
Via L.A. Times
Los Angeles Lakers
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[h2]Clippers' EricGordon Suffers Ankle Injury[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:15 AM EST
"He's had a bit of bad luck," Dunleavy said today after the morning workout. "You can [have] a great ankle but ifyou step on someone's foot and turn it . . . "
"It's early enough, so there's plenty of time," Dunleavy added. "Basically, as long as he stays and watcheseverything we're doing. Conditioning wise, he's in good shape."
Via L.A. Times
Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]Knicks GuardHouston Sits Out, Taking Comeback Slow[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:13 AM EST
Houston is attempting his second comeback with the New York Knicks and has a history of knee problems.
"To give it a fair chance under my situation, it's probably not even smart to go out and do everything, especially the firstweek," Houston said after practicing Wednesday morning. "As the season goes on, yeah, I'm going to be able to probably do everything, buttwo-a-days is a whole different ballgame than when you practice during the season. So this is really just getting used to doing this again."
Via ESPN
New York Knicks
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[h2]Abdur-Rahim Joins Kings AsAssistant[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 4:10 AM EST
Abdur-Rahim missed most of last season because of knee problems.
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[h2]Warriors Sign Dickau[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 8:10 PM EST
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Golden State Warriors
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[h2]Oden Rolls Right Ankle[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 5:24 PM EST
"He's fine," Trail Blazers' Coach Nate McMillan said Wednesday. "Everybody, he's fine. He'sOK."
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Portland Trail Blazers
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[h2]Standout Center FromSanta Clara Stabbed[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:43 PM EST
"Yes, John Bryant was a victim of assault," Santa Clara Police Sgt. Kurt Clarke said in a phone interview. "Wedon't know specifically what transpired. It's still under investigation. We are interviewing victims and witnesses."
Bryant led the West Coast Conference in rebounds and blocked shots last season and was second in scoring.
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NCAA Basketball
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[h2]Wolves Sign Kevin Ollie[/h2]
Oct 01, 2008 12:42 PM EST
Ollie, a 6-2 guard from Connecticut, brings 11 years of NBA experience to the Wolves roster. Despite going undrafted out of college,Ollie has appeared in 587 career games, including 79 starts, and holds averages of 3.8 points, 2.3 assists and 1.6 rebounds per game. Ollie's beststatistical season came in 2002-03 with Milwaukee and Seattle as he averaged 6.9 points, 3.6 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 82 contests.
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[h2]Livingston On Verge OfDeal With Heat[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 4:27 AM EST
Former highlottery pick Shaun Livingston is on the verge of signing a contract with the Miami Heat, according to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
It is believed that Livingston will meet with the Heat on Friday where he will sign a contract. Agent Henry Thomas said earlier thisweek that Livingston was "leaning toward Miami."
The move may mean more moves are on the horizon for the Heat, with Pat Riley trying to keep his ball club away from the luxury tax.According to the report Miami may try to trade away Daequan Cook or Dorell Wright for nothing in return.
Sidelined since a devastating knee injury in the middle of the 2006-07 season, the 6-foot-7 playmaker was not retained as a free agentthis summer by the Clippers, who drafted him directly out of high school with the No. 4 overall selection in 2004.
Via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
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[h2]Tinsley To Denver Deal JustA Rumor?[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 10:04 AM EST
The New YorkPost has reported that the Pacers have traded Jamaal Tinsley to the Nuggets for Chucky Atkins and Steven Hunter, but Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star saysthe report isn't true.
Wells spoke with representatives from both teams on Friday morning, who confirmed that no deal has been agreed upon.
Indiana has been in talks with Denver about Tinsley, but they have spoken to a majority of teams as they look to unloadTinsley.
Via Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets
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[h2]A. Randolph Feels LikeAn All-Star Already?[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 11:11 AM EST
AnthonyRandolph has been impressing the Warriors during his initial days of training camp.
"He's definitely raw, but I like his attitude," said Stephen Jackson. "He doesn't back down. He feels likehe's an All-Star right now, not in a cocky sense, but he's confident."
"He looks like a 19-year-old going into the pros," Nelson said about Randolph. "He's feeling his way along,probably swamped like all our rookies. He's got a lot of information going on out there and is just starting his development."
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[h2]Raptors LoveO'Neal's Presence In Paint[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:59 AM EST
The Raptors areexcited about the shot blocking ability that Jermaine O'Neal will bring to the paint after they felt as though teams drove easily against them lastseason.
"You know those times last year, when we'd play excellent defense for 22 seconds and they'd get the ball and lay itin?" guard Anthony Parker said. "It's like getting hit in the stomach, you know?
"Having him there with Chris [Bosh] saves those moments, those setbacks, when you do all the right things and but don'tsecure the ball."
Toronto can rely on playing into his strength often, so he can help some of their weaker defenders.
"He can block shots for sure," guard Jose Calderon said. "The good thing about it, you know you can force a bit moreand he can help you."
However, coach Sam Mitchell doesn't want his players taking O'Neal for granted.
"It makes guys want to be better defensively," Mitchell said. "Because even if [O'Neal] blocks shots and stuff likethat, it only takes someone getting beat so many times before he's going to go 'Wait a minute, I'm back here to help you, but you have to do yourjob, too. I'm just in case, not all day long. You've still got to guard your guy.' So if he's back there doing his job, then you have to doyour job."
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[h2]Ford: Pacers Could Have TopPG Tandem[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:54 AM EST
T.J. Fordbelieves that he and Jarrett Jack can form one of the top point guard tandems in the league.
"We definitely could be one of the top tandems in the league," Ford said. "Coming into the places I've been, nobodyfelt the point guard was going to be that dominant in Toronto and Milwaukee, and look at what we turned it into. I don't see why the same thing won'thappen here."
Coach Jim O'Brien is thrilled to hear Ford's expectations, considering that the team has been weak at point in recentyears.
"I thought our biggest hole was at the point guard spot because Jamaal's history was that he got injured a lot,"O'Brien said. "Andre (Owens) didn't work out as well. At the end of the year, we were bringing in people off the waiver wire. That's not agood situation to have."
Via Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers
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[h2]Shelden Williams Wants MoreMinutes[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:49 AM EST
Kings forwardShelden Williams wants to be on the court more often this season as he awaits Sacramento's decision on whether or not to pick up the 2009-10 option on hiscontract.
"I think he just wants to be a better player regardless of contract situation," said Kings assistant coach Rex Kalamian."He accomplished a great deal in college and was an unbelievable college player. I think he has a lot of pride and wants to be the best he canbe."
Williams averaged 12.9 minutes in 28 games with the Kings after being traded from the Hawks.
"I'm a guy who is going to go out and play hard," Williams said. "What I think about are the little things thatdon't really come out in stat books - hustle plays and little stuff like that."
Via Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Shaq On Retirement:'There Will Be Parties'[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:43 AM EST
ShaquilleO'Neal appears to be holding to his decision on retiring in two seasons, which means that the NBA will be able to prepare a proper sendoff.
"You'll know when I'm gonna retire," Shaq said. "There's going to be parties and gifts at the end of thegames."
With two years left, O'Neal made an impression on teammate Amare Stoudemire right away last season.
"What I noticed about playing with Shaq last year was that he is a real center," Stoudemire said, "and I wasnot."
Via Arizona Daily Star
Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Rookie Eric GordonMight Be Out Two Weeks[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:28 AM EST
Clippers'guard Eric Gordon could be out for up to two weeks with a sprained ankle, the L.A. Times are reporting.
"I mean, the good thing is it's not broke or anything," Gordon said. "I'll be back for sure next week. It'sonly going to be a couple of days. I'm really not worried about it."
"I was in shape before training camp. Whenever I get back, I'll be just fine. . . . I got a rebound and I just came down onsomebody's foot. Stuff happens like that all the time."
Via L.A. Times
Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]Bulls Passed On JuwanHoward[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:26 AM EST
The Bulls wereinterested in Chicago native Juwan Howard but passed because of luxury tax concerns, according to a report by the Daily Herald.
Howard signed with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
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Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets
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[h2]Suns StoudemireInjures Eye, Will Miss Scrimmage[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:18 AM EST
Suns' bigman Amare Stoudemire was poked in the eye by Boris Diaw during training camp and will be out of action until Friday at the earliest with a partially torn iris,the East Valley Tribune is reporting.
Stoudemire may have to wear goggles when he returns. Suns trainer Aaron Nelson said Stoudemire has talked to him in the past aboutwearing goggles full time to avoid these types of injury.
Nelson said former Suns forward Bo Outlaw had almost the same thing happen to him and he wore goggles for the rest of hiscareer.
Via East Valley Tribune
Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Jeffries FracturesFibula[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 11:15 PM EST
The Knicksannounced that Jared Jeffries has suffered a left fibula fracture.
After an impressive play in practice blocking a layup attempt on Stephon Marbury, Jeffries said he felt like "a horse kicked mein my shin."
Jeffries said he heard a pop. He was taken to Saratoga Hospital where x-rays revealed the fracture.
Jeffries will miss six to eight weeks.
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New York Knicks
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Oct 03, 2008 4:27 AM EST
It is believed that Livingston will meet with the Heat on Friday where he will sign a contract. Agent Henry Thomas said earlier thisweek that Livingston was "leaning toward Miami."
The move may mean more moves are on the horizon for the Heat, with Pat Riley trying to keep his ball club away from the luxury tax.According to the report Miami may try to trade away Daequan Cook or Dorell Wright for nothing in return.
Sidelined since a devastating knee injury in the middle of the 2006-07 season, the 6-foot-7 playmaker was not retained as a free agentthis summer by the Clippers, who drafted him directly out of high school with the No. 4 overall selection in 2004.
Via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors
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[h2]Tinsley To Denver Deal JustA Rumor?[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 10:04 AM EST
Wells spoke with representatives from both teams on Friday morning, who confirmed that no deal has been agreed upon.
Indiana has been in talks with Denver about Tinsley, but they have spoken to a majority of teams as they look to unloadTinsley.
Via Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets
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[h2]A. Randolph Feels LikeAn All-Star Already?[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 11:11 AM EST
"He's definitely raw, but I like his attitude," said Stephen Jackson. "He doesn't back down. He feels likehe's an All-Star right now, not in a cocky sense, but he's confident."
"He looks like a 19-year-old going into the pros," Nelson said about Randolph. "He's feeling his way along,probably swamped like all our rookies. He's got a lot of information going on out there and is just starting his development."
Via San Francisco Chronicle
Golden State Warriors
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[h2]Raptors LoveO'Neal's Presence In Paint[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:59 AM EST
"You know those times last year, when we'd play excellent defense for 22 seconds and they'd get the ball and lay itin?" guard Anthony Parker said. "It's like getting hit in the stomach, you know?
"Having him there with Chris [Bosh] saves those moments, those setbacks, when you do all the right things and but don'tsecure the ball."
Toronto can rely on playing into his strength often, so he can help some of their weaker defenders.
"He can block shots for sure," guard Jose Calderon said. "The good thing about it, you know you can force a bit moreand he can help you."
However, coach Sam Mitchell doesn't want his players taking O'Neal for granted.
"It makes guys want to be better defensively," Mitchell said. "Because even if [O'Neal] blocks shots and stuff likethat, it only takes someone getting beat so many times before he's going to go 'Wait a minute, I'm back here to help you, but you have to do yourjob, too. I'm just in case, not all day long. You've still got to guard your guy.' So if he's back there doing his job, then you have to doyour job."
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Toronto Raptors
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[h2]Ford: Pacers Could Have TopPG Tandem[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:54 AM EST
"We definitely could be one of the top tandems in the league," Ford said. "Coming into the places I've been, nobodyfelt the point guard was going to be that dominant in Toronto and Milwaukee, and look at what we turned it into. I don't see why the same thing won'thappen here."
Coach Jim O'Brien is thrilled to hear Ford's expectations, considering that the team has been weak at point in recentyears.
"I thought our biggest hole was at the point guard spot because Jamaal's history was that he got injured a lot,"O'Brien said. "Andre (Owens) didn't work out as well. At the end of the year, we were bringing in people off the waiver wire. That's not agood situation to have."
Via Indianapolis Star
Indiana Pacers
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[h2]Shelden Williams Wants MoreMinutes[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:49 AM EST
"I think he just wants to be a better player regardless of contract situation," said Kings assistant coach Rex Kalamian."He accomplished a great deal in college and was an unbelievable college player. I think he has a lot of pride and wants to be the best he canbe."
Williams averaged 12.9 minutes in 28 games with the Kings after being traded from the Hawks.
"I'm a guy who is going to go out and play hard," Williams said. "What I think about are the little things thatdon't really come out in stat books - hustle plays and little stuff like that."
Via Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Kings
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[h2]Shaq On Retirement:'There Will Be Parties'[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 9:43 AM EST
"You'll know when I'm gonna retire," Shaq said. "There's going to be parties and gifts at the end of thegames."
With two years left, O'Neal made an impression on teammate Amare Stoudemire right away last season.
"What I noticed about playing with Shaq last year was that he is a real center," Stoudemire said, "and I wasnot."
Via Arizona Daily Star
Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Rookie Eric GordonMight Be Out Two Weeks[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:28 AM EST
"I mean, the good thing is it's not broke or anything," Gordon said. "I'll be back for sure next week. It'sonly going to be a couple of days. I'm really not worried about it."
"I was in shape before training camp. Whenever I get back, I'll be just fine. . . . I got a rebound and I just came down onsomebody's foot. Stuff happens like that all the time."
Via L.A. Times
Los Angeles Clippers
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[h2]Bulls Passed On JuwanHoward[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:26 AM EST
Howard signed with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
Via Daily Herald
Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets
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[h2]Suns StoudemireInjures Eye, Will Miss Scrimmage[/h2]
Oct 03, 2008 1:18 AM EST
Stoudemire may have to wear goggles when he returns. Suns trainer Aaron Nelson said Stoudemire has talked to him in the past aboutwearing goggles full time to avoid these types of injury.
Nelson said former Suns forward Bo Outlaw had almost the same thing happen to him and he wore goggles for the rest of hiscareer.
Via East Valley Tribune
Phoenix Suns
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[h2]Jeffries FracturesFibula[/h2]
Oct 02, 2008 11:15 PM EST
After an impressive play in practice blocking a layup attempt on Stephon Marbury, Jeffries said he felt like "a horse kicked mein my shin."
Jeffries said he heard a pop. He was taken to Saratoga Hospital where x-rays revealed the fracture.
Jeffries will miss six to eight weeks.
Via Newsday
New York Knicks
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