Posted in Milwaukee Bucks on Jul 16th, 2007
It’s being reported (by the Racine Journal Times) that the Bucks may be close to signing Desmond Mason again. Which leads to the question: what does this mean for Yi Jianlian? With the re-signing of Mo Williams, the Bucks could have a core roster featuring Michael Redd, Mo Williams, Andrew Bogut, Charlie Villanueva, and Desmond […]
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Posted in Denver Nuggets, General on Jul 16th, 2007
As posted on the InsideHoops.com front page, the Denver Nuggets have signed free agent point guard Chucky Atkins. “Chucky will be a great addition to our team,” said team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien. “He is a proven veteran who can really shoot the basketball. Our owner, Stan Kroenke, has once again demonstrated […]
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The Seattle Supersonics just drafted two up and comers in the June draft and have a great foundation to build their future. The best news for them came when Rashard Lewis opted out of his deal and decided to retire in Florida. Lewis is a unique talent in the NBA and many people are measuring […]
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Posted in Los Angeles Clippers on Jul 15th, 2007
If you live in the LA area, or have NBA League Pass you may be familiar with Clipper’s play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler. Since 1978, Lawler has been behind the mic of the Clippers and has a few catch phrases you are sure to hear every game. “Bingo!” after a 3-point basket, “Fasten your seat belts […]
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The Rockets have longed searched for a power forward who would fill the void Kelvin Cato left a few years back when he was traded to the Magic (along with Steve and Cuttino). Although Kelvin Cato was not the best of players, the one year he had under Van Gundy was very successful; he was […]
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After the recent acquisition of Zach Randolph, the New York Knicks now possess two of the most dominant low post scorers in the Eastern Conference. After the recent drafting of Joakim Noah, the Chicago Bulls now possess three of the best defensive, energized rebounding big men in the Eastern Conference. It almost seems like a […]
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Posted in New Jersey Nets on Jul 13th, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have re-signed free agent guard/forward Vince Carter to a new multi-year contract Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. InsideHoops.com hears it’s for four years and over $60 million with an option for a fifth year. We’ll post exact details tonight. “We are very pleased to re-sign Vince” said Thorn. “He […]
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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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