Posted in Dallas Mavericks on Jul 13th, 2007
The Mavericks retain their veteran off-the-bench scoring phenom with the following signing: The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have re-signed guard/forward Jerry Stackhouse. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. InsideHoops.com will post contract details tonight. “We are happy to have Jerry back”, said Head Coach Avery Johnson. “He had other opportunities, but to […]
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The Rockets, weak at the power forward spot last season and even more desperate for help after trading Juwan Howard away, have acquired an overseas leader at the position. Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has obtained the draft rights to Argentinean F Luis Scola and added F/C Jackie Butler […]
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The amnesty rule a few seasons ago allowed teams a one-time opportunity to release a player and avoid paying the luxury tax on his salary. It was often called the “Allan Houston” referring to the former Knicks shooting guard who had a 6 year, $100 million dollar contract while spending most of his time in […]
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Posted in Orlando Magic on Jul 12th, 2007
As posted on the front of InsideHoops.com, the Magic have officially signed Dwight Howard to a contract extension, and with Rashard Lewis on board for about $800 billion the Magic are now a two-star team with little room for anyone else aside from role players. Are Howard and Lewis good enough to win championships? Only […]
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There is currently reason for the New York Knicks’ (eternally suffering) faithful to be excited. They recently acquired Zach Randolph, a man who NBA Wise Man Malik Rose believes should be the best power forward in the East. And yes, in doing so, they even unloaded Steve Francis and his lotto jackpot-sized contract (except at […]
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Posted in Charlotte Bobcats on Jul 12th, 2007
Let’s come clean. I can’t be the only one a little surprised to see Gerald Wallace re-signing with the Bobcats after they traded for Jason Richardson and re-signed Matt Carroll to a multi-year contract. This can’t bode well for Adam Morrison. Minutes at the 2 and 3 are getting scarce with Richardson added to the […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Jul 11th, 2007
If you think the West is tough, it just got a little tougher. With the signing of Darko Milicic, the Memphis Grizzlies now have a legit center to play with Pau Gasol and got the youngest and most talented free agent big man left. Sure, Darko only averaged 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.75 blocks […]
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I find it difficult not to chuckle upon hearing the word “fluke” regarding the Dallas/Golden State series. Likewise with the notion that the Mavericks ran into a hot ball club. We hear it from members of the organization, players, and fans. It truly is an amusing notion. The Warriors have thrashed Dallas the […]
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Posted in Philadelphia 76ers on Jul 11th, 2007
Yesterday I labeled the Philadelphia 76ers as one of my losers from last week’s draft. I wish to elaborate on that as I promised. Here’s the issue, this is the first draft since the Sixers jettisoned Allen Iverson to Denver for two first round picks, an expiring contract and the services of point guard Andre […]
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As posted on InsideHoops.com the Toronto Raptors have signed restricted free agent Maceo Baston to an offer sheet. Baston is an American, but almost counts as an international player since he made a real name for himself playing overseas in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, a famous team that has dominated Israeli basketball for years […]
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