Posted in Orlando Magic on Jul 27th, 2007
The city of Orlando is getting a new events center which will include a new arenas for the Orlando Magic. Full details are on InsideHoops.com. With several teams, including the Sacramento Kings and Seattle SuperSonics, having arena issues, it’s always good when something like this gets resolved. The Kings are probably sticking around in Sacramento […]
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Posted in General, Houston Rockets on Jul 27th, 2007
By Kendrick Co First and foremost, let me start by saying that although the jury is still out on whether Rockets new GM Darryl Morey knows what he’s doing, I want to be one of the first to give him credit for being able to at least do something with the roster within a short […]
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Posted in Atlanta Hawks, General on Jul 27th, 2007
While, basketball fans of today are marveling over the next 14 year old phenoms, they forget about a forgotten star from the past. Bob Pettit had humble beginnings after being cut from the varsity basketball team at Baton Rouge High School during both his Freshman and Sophomore year. However, during his senior year he led […]
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Posted in General, Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 26th, 2007
Kobe Bryant is probably trying to soak every bit of enjoyment he can from playing with Team USA. That’s because he’s looking at returning to basically the same Lakers team he’s been stuck with the last couple of years. You know, that team that Kobe said needed “serious changes” after he and the Lakers were […]
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Posted in Detroit Pistons, General on Jul 26th, 2007
The Detroit Pistons have had a very efficient and effective offseason thus far, but have one key decision left to be made: Do they resign starting center Chris Webber? The answer is no. Despite the misconception that it was Webber that propelled the Pistons to the Central Division crown, he was merely another pawn that […]
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Posted in San Antonio Spurs on Jul 23rd, 2007
InsideHoops.com: The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have waived guard/forward James White, a high-flyer who has been famous since high school for his incredible leaping and dunking ability. White joined the Spurs as a free agent on November 3, 2006. He appeared in six games, averaging 8.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 22.8 […]
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Posted in General, Houston Rockets on Jul 21st, 2007
Time to add a 4th team to the dice roll of predicting who comes out of the West. For the last few years, you look at the rosters and you think it will come down to the Mavs, Spurs and Suns (in alphabetical order) with the outcome to be determined in the playoffs. It looks […]
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Posted in Miami Heat on Jul 20th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Miami Heat announced today that General Manager Randy Pfund has signed a contract extension. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Pfund has just completed his 12th year with the HEAT organization. During his tenure the HEAT have produced one NBA championship (2006), 10 postseason berths, seven division […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 20th, 2007
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent guard Derek Fisher it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Per team policy terms of the contract were not released. Fisher is now the best point guard option the Lakers have. This despite his lack of real point guard skills. Fisher can bang home open […]
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Posted in Phoenix Suns, Seattle Sonics on Jul 20th, 2007
The Phoenix Suns today traded center Kurt Thomas and two future first-round draft picks to the Seattle SuperSonics for a future conditional second-round pick. In addition to salary cap relief, the trade leaves Phoenix with an $8 million trade exception for their use in future dealings. “We are doing everything we can to keep […]
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