Posted in New Jersey Nets on Aug 16th, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent guard Robert Hite, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “We are pleased to add Robert to our roster,” said Thorn. “He performed capably for us in the recent summer league, and we feel he can potentially add […]
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Posted in International, Toronto Raptors on Aug 16th, 2007
USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team’s 6-10 forward Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors) will miss the team’s current training camp and the FIBA Americas Championship because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Bosh’s withdraw leaves the USA Senior National Team roster numbering 15. The national team is currently training through Aug. 21 in Las Vegas, […]
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Posted in Utah Jazz on Aug 15th, 2007
The Deseret Morning News reports: The 7-foot-1, 20-year-old center has been in Utah since before the Rocky Mountain Revue started in early July, staying here to work out at the Jazz’s practice facility, do some running and learn the city while the Jazz and his agent, Jason Levien, negotiated with his Ukrainian team and federation […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Aug 15th, 2007
The Associated Press reports: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis Grizzlies administrative assistant is suing the team for $3 million, claiming sexual harassment after her supervisor made several unwelcome sexual advances.Breshetta Clark claims in the federal lawsuit that Carl Howard Parker, the team’s engineering director, sought sexual favors while her husband was away on […]
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Florida Today reports: The Orlando Magic have held preliminary trade discussions with the Denver Nuggets about power forward Reggie Evans, but the deal still might be weeks away from transpiring. The Magic, in desperate need of another center/power forward after losing Darko Milicic to free agency, have also had contact with recently released Golden State […]
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The Miami Herald Reports: Sacramento hasn’t ruled out trading point guard Mike Bibby, and now views the Heat as a potential partner if it does, an NBA official said. The Heat would give up Jason Williams, but whether Miami would move Udonis Haslem in such a deal is questionable. Bibby, due $13.5 million and $14.5 […]
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Posted in Boston Celtics on Aug 15th, 2007
At shooting guard, Boston has Ray Allen. At small forward, Paul Pierce. At power forward, Kevin Garnett. It’s an amazing combination of intelligent, basketball-smart, experienced stars hungry to win. As for the rest, it appears Rajon Rondo is the starting point guard, and Kendrick Perkins should get the nod at center. If both get the […]
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Posted in Cleveland Cavaliers on Aug 14th, 2007
The Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers have named John Kuester (pronounced QUE-stir) as an assistant coach, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Kuester joins Hank Egan, Melvin Hunt, Chris Jent and Michael Malone on Head Coach Mike Brown’s coaching staff. “We’re fortunate to have John join Mike Brown’s coaching team. John will bring a […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Clippers on Aug 14th, 2007
In a move designed to add depth to their frontcourt, the Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Josh Powell. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Entering his third season in the NBA, Powell played in a total of 37 games for the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors in […]
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Posted in Seattle Sonics on Aug 14th, 2007
The Seattle SuperSonics today announced Matt Pinto as the team’s new radio play-by-play announcer. For the second straight season, all Sonics radio broadcasts can be heard on 770 AM KTTH. Pinto comes to the Sonics from Los Angeles where he has served as the radio voice of the NBA’s Clippers for the past two seasons. […]
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