Houston Rockets five-time All-Star center Yao Ming has teamed up with two-time NBA MVP guard Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns to host a charity basketball game in Beijing, China on Saturday, Sept. 15. The Yao/Nash Charity Gala event will feature an exhibition game between a team of NBA players led by Nash and the […]
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Posted in Indiana Pacers on Sep 13th, 2007
The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have suspended second-year forward Shawne Williams three games for failing to adhere to standards of behavior expected by the team. The three-game suspension will be served for the Pacers’ first three games of the regular season against Washington, Oct. 31, Miami, Nov. 2, and Memphis, Nov. 3. Williams and […]
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Posted in Portland Trail Blazers on Sep 13th, 2007
An exploratory arthroscopic surgery performed on Greg Oden today revealed cartilage damage to the Portland Trail Blazers rookie¹s right knee. Oden is likely to miss the 2007-08 NBA season. “Greg had an arthroscopy and a micro fracture surgery today,” said team physician Dr. Don Roberts, who preformed the surgery. “He was found to have articular […]
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Posted in Toronto Raptors on Sep 12th, 2007
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have hired Eric Hughes as their basketball development consultant. He will be responsible for assisting the players with the development of their on-court skills. Hughes, 42, has worked since 2002 as the director of summer player development for Goodwin Sports Management in Seattle, creating workout programs and training NBA […]
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Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the Sixers have signed free-agent center Calvin Booth. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed. Approaching his ninth NBA season, the 6-foot-11 Booth has averaged 3.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.03 blocks in 327 games played with 83 starts. For his career, he has […]
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Posted in New Jersey Nets on Sep 12th, 2007
The Nets will hold an audition for their in-game Master of Ceremonies (MC) position for the 2007-08 season on Wednesday, September 19 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at City Center (STUDIO 5), 130 West 56th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan. Auditions are open to men and women 21 years old and […]
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Posted in Philadelphia 76ers on Sep 12th, 2007
Philadelphia 76ers President Billy King announced today that the team has signed rookies Derrick Byars and Herbert Hill. Per team policy, terms of the contract are not disclosed. A 6-7 swingman from Vanderbilt, Byars was chosen by Portland with the 42nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. The Sixers acquired his rights on draft […]
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Posted in Miami Heat on Sep 11th, 2007
In recognition of Dwyane Wade’s outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the NBA has honored the Miami HEAT guard with the Community Assist Award for August. Despite his busy summer working his way back from knee and shoulder surgery, Wade hosted seven community outreach initiatives, five of which were part […]
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Posted in Seattle Sonics on Sep 11th, 2007
Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Sam Presti today announced Paul Rivers as the Director of Basketball Technology “We are excited to welcome Paul to the Sonics front office,” Presti said. “Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to our overall operations and will help accelerate our personnel systems with his creativity.” Rivers comes to the Sonics after […]
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Posted in Portland Trail Blazers on Sep 11th, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today that rookie center Greg Oden will undergo exploratory arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday after experiencing pain in his right knee. Trail Blazers team physician Dr. Don Roberts will perform the surgery at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) taken last week […]
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