Posted in Miami Heat on Sep 11th, 2007
In recognition of Dwyane Wade’s outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work, the NBA has honored the Miami HEAT guard with the Community Assist Award for August. Despite his busy summer working his way back from knee and shoulder surgery, Wade hosted seven community outreach initiatives, five of which were part […]
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Posted in Seattle Sonics on Sep 11th, 2007
Seattle SuperSonics General Manager Sam Presti today announced Paul Rivers as the Director of Basketball Technology “We are excited to welcome Paul to the Sonics front office,” Presti said. “Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to our overall operations and will help accelerate our personnel systems with his creativity.” Rivers comes to the Sonics after […]
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Posted in Portland Trail Blazers on Sep 11th, 2007
Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard announced today that rookie center Greg Oden will undergo exploratory arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday after experiencing pain in his right knee. Trail Blazers team physician Dr. Don Roberts will perform the surgery at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) taken last week […]
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The Denver Nuggets have acquired C/F Steven Hunter and F Bobby Jones from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for F Reggie Evans and the draft rights to F Ricky Sanchez, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today. “We’re very pleased with this deal,” said Warkentien. “Steven is an athletic, 7-foot big man; […]
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Posted in New Jersey Nets on Sep 10th, 2007
The Nets and Sports Radio 66 WFAN have signed a multi-year contract extension in which the popular all-sports station will continue as the team’s radio home for Nets Basketball games. The agreement runs for the next two seasons while the Nets finish play in New Jersey and extends into the team’s move to the Barclays […]
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Posted in New Jersey Nets on Sep 10th, 2007
The New Jersey Nets have signed free agent forward Malik Allen, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “We are pleased to add Malik to our roster,” said Thorn. “He is a proven NBA veteran who can potentially add depth to our frontcourt.” Allen, a 6’10” […]
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InsideHoops.com Newswire: Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert has suffered a stress fracture in his left foot. The injury was revealed during an MRI taken at Main Line Diagnostic Imaging in Bryn Mawr, Pa. Dalembert was initially placed in a protective boot before being fitted for a hard cast that he will wear for the next […]
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The Los Angeles Clippers today announced that Brian Sieman has been named the team’s new radio play-by-play announcer for the 2007-08 season on the team’s flagship station, 710 ESPN. On the six Clippers’ non-televised games, the “Voice of the Clippers” Ralph Lawler and former Clipper Michael Smith will team up with Sieman to call the […]
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A trio of Phoenix Suns players, including two-time NBA MVP guard Steve Nash, 2006-07 NBA Sixth Man of the Year guard Leandro Barbosa and 2007 first-round draft pick forward Alando Tucker, will compete against Yao Ming and the Chinese National Team in the Yao/Nash Charity Gala event, a charity basketball game on Sept. 14 in […]
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Posted in Chicago Bulls on Sep 6th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: The Chicago Bulls announced today the promotion of Matt Lloyd to Director of College Scouting. “This promotion is a natural progression for Matt, who has been instrumental in formulating our extensive college scouting database,” said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “In his new role as Director of College Scouting, […]
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