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Archive for the ‘NBA News’ Category

July 27th, 2008

Josh Smith Trade Destinations - Rumors

The Atlanta Hawks and restricted free agent Josh Smith don’t appear to be getting closer to agreeing to a new contract. Reports indicate that the Hawks have offered Smith at least $11M a year but Smith wants more.
With free agent money dried up around the NBA, Smith appears likely to either re-sign with the […]

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July 26th, 2008

CJ Miles stays with Jazz - Fantasy Impact

The Utah Jazz matched the offersheet the Seattle Supersonics (or Oklahoma City Blanks, if you will) gave to restricted free agent CJ Miles. By matching the offersheet, Miles will now be under contract for three years with the Jazz.
Miles is a young shooting guard prospect who has shown promise in limited action. Originally […]

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July 25th, 2008

Team USA Defeats Canada 120-65

While the game didn’t mean anything, Team USA started off its bid for a gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with a masterful 120-65 win over Canada. This was Team USA’s first exhibition game in 2008.
Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Michael Redd each had 20 points for Team USA. Wade, who […]

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July 24th, 2008

Monta Ellis Stays with Warriors - Impact

Monta Ellis re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday for a deal that is believed to be worth $67 million over six years. Ellis has gone from a second round pick to one of the most exciting guards in the NBA.
With Baron Davis signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, Ellis will likely shift […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Josh Childress to Greece - Fantasy Impact

Josh Childress, an up-and-coming swingman for the Atlanta Hawks, has spurned his NBA team to sign with a team in Greece. In Greece, Childress will make more money than the Hawks were willing to give him.
While the European leagues have stolen lesser players from the NBA, the Greek team acquiring Childress could be a […]

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July 21st, 2008

Jerryd Bayless NBA Vegas Summer League MVP

Jerryd Bayless, the soon to be rookie guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, was named the MVP of the NBA Summer League held in Las Vegas. Bayless and his great ability to score the ball wowed onlookers all week long.
In four games, Bayless averaged 29.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals on […]

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July 20th, 2008

Ronny Turiaf to the Warriors - Impact

The Golden State Warriors signed French forward Ronny Turiaf to an offer sheet that the Los Angeles Lakers declined to match. Turiaf is now official a member of the Golden State Warriors.
Turiaf isn’t an overly skilled player and he doesn’t have great size, however he hustles and he brings boundless energy to the court. […]

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July 20th, 2008

Tracy McGrady Trade Rumors - Impact

Recently, trade rumors have surfaced that have the Houston Rockets trading Tracy McGrady to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince. This trade would be a monumental shakeup for two teams that made the playoffs last season in the NBA.
McGrady would give the Pistons a go-to scorer — something the team has […]

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July 19th, 2008

Joey Dorsey Ejected - Summer League Video

Joey Dorsey, a rookie forward on the Houston Rockets, got ejected from a summer league game on Saturday. Impressively, he got ejected even though he wasn’t even in uniform.
Dorsey was angered after one of his teammates got fouled hard. The timing of his technical wasn’t very good because it played a part in […]

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July 17th, 2008

Kevin Love Video - Follow Dunk Video

Who says Kevin Love can’t dunk? Check out this Kevin Love video where he emphatically finishes a muffed alleyoop.
Love is currently playing very well in the 2008 Vegas Summer League for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After three games, Love is averaging 20.7 points, 15 rebounds and two assists per game. He […]

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