Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 28th, 2007
The Memphis Grizzlies today added four-time NBA All-Star and 12-year NBA veteran Mark Price as a shooting coach. Price was widely regarded as one of the league’s most consistent shooters after playing 12 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic from 1986-98. “We’re eager to connect Mark Price’s […]
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Posted in New Jersey Nets on Sep 28th, 2007
New Jersey Nets guard Marcus Williams has suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal of the right foot, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Williams, a second-year pro from the University of Connecticut, will undergo surgery on Monday, October 1. The Nets will release further details upon completion of the surgery. As a rookie in 2006-07, Williams […]
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Posted in Memphis Grizzlies on Sep 28th, 2007
The Memphis Grizzlies today named Kenny Williamson assistant general manager. Williamson brings 30 years of basketball experience to the Grizzlies, having spent the last three seasons with the Charlotte Bobcats leading the club’s scouting of college and high school prospects while assisting with the team’s international scouting efforts. “Kenny simply knows more people in the […]
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Posted in Detroit Pistons on Sep 27th, 2007
The Detroit Pistons will host an open practice inside the Oakland University Athletic Center Arena (The O’Rena) on Thursday, October 4 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free for all fans and Oakland University students and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to park in the Oakland University Athletic Center […]
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Posted in Seattle Sonics on Sep 27th, 2007
The Seattle SuperSonics today named Paul Westhead an assistant coach on P.J. Carlesimo’s staff, Sonics General Manager Sam Presti announced. Westhead brings 30 years of collegiate and professional coaching experience to the Sonics bench. “We are extremely fortunate to have Paul Westhead join our coaching staff,” Carlesimo said. “He will be a great resource to […]
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Posted in New York Knicks on Sep 27th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that forward Renaldo Balkman has a stress reaction and a small cartilage injury in his right ankle confirmed by an MRI. The second-year Staten Island-native will be fitted for a walking boot and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. […]
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Posted in Minnesota Timberwolves on Sep 26th, 2007
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed John Edwards. Edwards, a 7-0 center from Kent State, has NBA experience with the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Edwards appeared in 25 games with Indiana during the 2004-05 season after going undrafted out of Kent […]
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Posted in Milwaukee Bucks on Sep 25th, 2007
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Samaki (suh-MAH-kee) Walker to a free agent contract, General Manager Larry Harris announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Originally drafted by Dallas with the ninth overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, Walker (6-9, 250) has spent time with six separate teams during his 10-year playing […]
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Posted in Miami Heat on Sep 25th, 2007
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent guard Brian Chase. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chase, who spent the first seven games of the 2006-07 season with the Utah Jazz, started in each of the 32 games in which he appeared for the Los Angeles D-Fenders […]
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Posted in Houston Rockets on Sep 25th, 2007
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today the promotion of Sam Hinkie to Vice President of Basketball Operations. Hinkie, who will be entering his third full season with the Rockets, advises Morey on the draft, free agency, trades, and game strategy. Hinkie also leads the Rockets analytic efforts and manages the team’s salary cap. […]
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