Posted in Atlanta Hawks on Aug 22nd, 2007
The Atlanta Hawks have exercised the contract options for the 2008-09 season on forward Marvin Williams and forward/center Shelden Williams, it was announced today by Executive VP/General Manager Billy Knight. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. Entering his third season with the Hawks, Marvin Williams saw his numbers increase in virtually every category […]
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Posted in Washington Wizards on Aug 22nd, 2007
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Donell Taylor and forward Mike Hall to a pair of qualifying offers. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Taylor (6-5, 193) has appeared in 98 career games (two starts) over two seasons with the Wizards. He has averaged […]
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Posted in General, Minnesota Timberwolves on Aug 21st, 2007
ESPN.com reports: ESPN has confirmed that former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin was killed last week when his car collided with a freight train. Investigators used dental records to identify Griffin, 25, who began his tumultous pro career with the Houston Rockets in 2001. He was waived by the Timberwolves in March. The five-year veteran […]
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Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced Thursday that the club has signed free agent guard/forward Jarvis Hayes to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are pleased to add Jarvis Hayes to our roster,” said Dumars. “Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player over […]
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Posted in Minnesota Timberwolves on Aug 17th, 2007
InsideHoops.com Newswire: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced forward Mark Madsen underwent successful right shoulder pec repair surgery. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Brad Nelson performed the surgery at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center. Madsen is expected to make a full recovery, with a rehabilitation timeline of three months. Madsen, a 6-9 forward from […]
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Posted in Washington Wizards on Aug 17th, 2007
WashingtonWizards.com reports: Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has re-signed forward Andray Blatche. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blatche (6-11, 248) averaged 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in 56 games last season. In 13 games started, he posted 6.9 points (on 50% shooting from […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Aug 16th, 2007
Memphis Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley today named legendary college basketball coach and Memphis basketball legend, Gene Bartow as President of Hoops LP, which operates the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum. “I am pleased to announce the expansion of Gene’s role with the Grizzlies which allows him to be more involved in all areas of the […]
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The Los Angeles Clippers added another piece to the team’s backcourt with the signing of guard Guillermo Diaz today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Diaz, the Clippers’ second round selection (52nd overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft, averaged 20.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 15 games played for […]
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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has acquired a future first round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the rights to Juan Carlos Navarro. “We’re pleased to acquire a first round pick, which gives us an additional asset,” said Grunfeld. “Our backcourt, led by Gilbert Arenas, DeShawn Stevenson, […]
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Posted in San Antonio Spurs on Aug 16th, 2007
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard/forward Ime Udoka. Per team policy terms of the deal were not disclosed. Udoka spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers where he averaged 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists while starting in all 75 games in which he appeared. He led the […]
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