Posted in Seattle Sonics on Aug 14th, 2007
“car·pet·bag·ger /ˈkɑrpɪtˌbægər/ Pronunciation Key – Show Spelled Pronunciation[kahr-pit-bag-er] –noun 1. U.S. History. a Northerner who went to the South after the Civil War and became active in Republican politics, esp. so as to profiteer from the unsettled social and political conditions of the area during Reconstruction. 2. any opportunistic or exploitive outsider: Our bus company […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Clippers on Aug 14th, 2007
With Shaun Livingston injured and Sam Cassell old, the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday took steps to add depth to the team’s backcourt with the signing of free agent guard Brevin Knight. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. A ten-year NBA veteran, Knight averaged 9.1 points, 6.6 assists and 2.7 rebounds […]
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Posted in Miami Heat on Aug 14th, 2007
Pat Riley statement on future plans: “I have decided that I’m going to coach another three years; the term of my contract. And that’s why it’s taken so long for me to make this decision. I don’t want to be a ‘one and done’ guy every year. In conversations that I’ve had with Micky Arison, […]
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Posted in Golden State Warriors on Aug 14th, 2007
The Golden State Warriors have requested waivers on center Adonal Foyle after reaching a contractual buyout agreement, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin announced Monday. Foyle will probably help the Warriors just as much now that he isn’t even on the team as he did when he was on the floor getting minutes. […]
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Posted in Seattle Sonics on Aug 14th, 2007
The Professional Basketball Club is issuing the following statements Monday in response to comments made in an interview with a local business journal by Sonics & Storm owner Aubrey McClendon. Clay Bennett: “As the controlling owner, I admire my fellow owners and appreciate their support. While they are excited about the basketball operations and the […]
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Posted in Washington Wizards on Aug 14th, 2007
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed forward Dominic McGuire. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. McGuire, 6-8, was drafted 47th overall in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft, out of Fresno State. “We were very pleased with what we saw from Dominic during […]
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Posted in Atlanta Hawks on Aug 13th, 2007
At the point guard position, Atlanta has Speedy Claxton, Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue and rookie Acie Law. It’s possible Claxton gets the nod originally, with Lue as the primary backup, and Law competing with Johnson for the leftovers. But the team hopes that Law quickly rises above the pack, grabs hold of the starting position […]
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Posted in Miami Heat on Aug 10th, 2007
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent guard Devin Green. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Green spent the 2006-07 with three different teams. He played in eight preseason games (two starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.10 steals in 12.8 […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 10th, 2007
Luke Walton and other Los Angeles Lakers will celebrate the opening of Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ at The Market Place in Tustin next Tuesday at 1 p.m. The first 200 people in line will receive a free T-shirt, and special offers will be given out while Luke Walton and his teammates sign autographs. Joey’s Smokin’ BBQ […]
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Posted in Boston Celtics on Aug 10th, 2007
The Boston Celtics announced today that they have signed center Scot Pollard and guard Eddie House. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed. Pollard, a 6’11”, 273lb center, appeared in 24 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 4.5 minutes per game. The former Kansas […]
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