Posted in Minnesota Timberwolves on Aug 17th, 2007
InsideHoops.com Newswire: The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced forward Mark Madsen underwent successful right shoulder pec repair surgery. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Fischer and Dr. Brad Nelson performed the surgery at the TRIA Orthopaedic Center. Madsen is expected to make a full recovery, with a rehabilitation timeline of three months. Madsen, a 6-9 forward from […]
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Posted in General, International on Aug 17th, 2007
The United States team that will be competing the FIBA Americas tournament to earn its place in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing has had its share of press lately, but there haven’t been many media outlets discussing how international basketball rose to power over the years. I think it bears mentioning as the USA fights […]
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Posted in Washington Wizards on Aug 17th, 2007
WashingtonWizards.com reports: Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has re-signed forward Andray Blatche. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Blatche (6-11, 248) averaged 3.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in 56 games last season. In 13 games started, he posted 6.9 points (on 50% shooting from […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Aug 16th, 2007
Memphis Grizzlies majority owner Michael Heisley today named legendary college basketball coach and Memphis basketball legend, Gene Bartow as President of Hoops LP, which operates the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum. “I am pleased to announce the expansion of Gene’s role with the Grizzlies which allows him to be more involved in all areas of the […]
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The Los Angeles Clippers added another piece to the team’s backcourt with the signing of guard Guillermo Diaz today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Diaz, the Clippers’ second round selection (52nd overall) in the 2006 NBA Draft, averaged 20.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 15 games played for […]
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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has acquired a future first round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the rights to Juan Carlos Navarro. “We’re pleased to acquire a first round pick, which gives us an additional asset,” said Grunfeld. “Our backcourt, led by Gilbert Arenas, DeShawn Stevenson, […]
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Posted in San Antonio Spurs on Aug 16th, 2007
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard/forward Ime Udoka. Per team policy terms of the deal were not disclosed. Udoka spent last season with the Portland Trail Blazers where he averaged 8.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists while starting in all 75 games in which he appeared. He led the […]
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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 Streetball on Aug 15th, 2007
By Bobby Ciafardini Who said streetball couldn’t survive in a mainstream market? “Summerball,” a hit television show that airs Thursdays at 5 PM (re-runs 7 and 10:30 PM), is currently the highest rated program on the MSG Network in New York. Hard 2 Guard productions, led by a trio of producers in Edgar Burgos, Lanse […]
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