Posted in Charlotte Bobcats on Aug 29th, 2007
Charlotte Bobcats Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bernie Bickerstaff and General Manager Rod Higgins announced today that the team has re-signed guard Jeff McInnis, who became an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Bobcats acquired the 6-4, 190-pound Charlotte native in a January […]
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The Knicks currently hold the rights to 17 players for the upcoming 2007-08 season with 16 of them possessing fully guaranteed contracts. The League only allows a maximum of 15 players on the roster. The big question that remains for Isiah Thomas and the Knicks: which two guys won’t make the opening night roster? Let’s […]
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Posted in Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, General, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz on Aug 29th, 2007
NBA ratings have been on a steady downturn. Not coincidentally, the first significant drop in finals ratings happened when ABC took over from NBC. Just to illustrate, in the 12 years that NBC had the NBA Finals, the ratings for the Finals were in double figures EVERY YEAR. Cannot give all the credit to MJ, […]
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Posted in International, Milwaukee Bucks on Aug 29th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Milwaukee Bucks announced today that 2007 first round draft pick Yi Jianlian (EE jee-AHN-lee-AHN) has signed a multi-year contract. The Bucks 6th overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft, Yi Jianlian signed his contract in Hong Kong following a negotiating session with Mr. Chen Haitao, owner of the Guangdong Tigers. Bucks owner […]
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Posted in Houston Rockets on Aug 28th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, commenting on the news that Rafer Alston has more legal trouble: “We became aware of the incident early this morning. Obviously, it is troubling that Rafer was again in a situation involving the police. We take these matters very seriously – the Rockets expect all employees to represent […]
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Posted in Phoenix Suns on Aug 28th, 2007
The Phoenix Suns announced today the promotion of Vinny Del Negro to the position of assistant general manager. “I’m excited that Vinny will be expanding his duties with the Suns,” Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr said. “His knowledge, work ethic and energy will provide a big boost to our organization.” […]
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Posted in Boston Celtics, General, Miami Heat on Aug 25th, 2007
Word out of Boston is that James Posey has gobbled up the C’s mid-level and will be the presumptive 6th man for two years. A good defensive player and reasonable 3-point threat, Posey is exactly the sort of player Danny Ainge needs to be pulling in for this 2-year finals window. I’d still like to […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 23rd, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Larry Turner, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Turner, a 6-11 center from Tennessee State, averaged 5.8 points and 6.1 rebounds as a senior. Turner played for the Lakers 2007 Summer-Pro League team, averaging 7.4 points […]
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Posted in Atlanta Hawks on Aug 22nd, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: In a restructuring of the coaching staff, the Hawks have named former NBA center Alton Lister to an assistant coaching position with an emphasis on the team’s big men, it was announced today by Hawks Executive VP/GM Billy Knight. With Lister’s addition, the team has also announced that former assistant coaches Herb Brown […]
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Posted in Golden State Warriors on Aug 22nd, 2007
The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Stephane Lasme (pronounced stef-on laz-me), whom the team selected with the 46th overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft, to a contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Lasme, a 6-8 forward, played four […]
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