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Bob Saccamano
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When will the Knicks learn?
They are so lost, I'm sure they've already offered Jeffries a 6 mil a year contract.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Knicks Decide Against Matching Butler Offer Sheet</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 5:02 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Express-News - A Knicks’ spokesman said Wednesday that the New York Knicks have decided not to match the Spurs’ three-year, $7 million offer to restricted free agent Jackie Butler.
The Spurs have yet to officially hear from the Knicks or the NBA.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Nash Cuts The Hair</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 11:26 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Rocky Mountain News - Steve Nash showed up to a basketball camp in Vancouver on Wednesday with a new haircut.
The two-time MVP has eliminated his long-haired mop in exchange for a buzz cut.
"I just cut it," shrugged the Phoenix Suns star. "I don’t really have a rhyme or reason. I felt like taking it off."
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Bobcats Sign Othella Harrington</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 10:58 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Canoe - The Charlotte Bobcats signed free agent forward Othella Harrington on Wednesday.
"Othella complements our team well and is a veteran player who can serve as a mentor to our younger players in the frontcourt," said Bobcats coach Bernie Bickerstaff, who's also the team's general manager. "He brings the toughness that we have displayed in our first two seasons and he understands his role in the team concept on both ends of the floor."
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Boone Undergoes Surgery</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 10:11 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Press Release - New Jersey Nets rookie forward Josh Boone underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today, Wednesday, July 19, to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Nets President Rod Thorn announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.
Josh experienced some discomfort in his shoulder during our recent summer league in Orlando, said Thorn. A subsequent MRI revealed the tear, and all parties involved felt that surgery was the most prudent option at this juncture. We expect him to make a full recovery and to be a contributor to the team during the season.
Boone, the 23rd pick overall in the recent 2006 NBA Draft, will be in a sling for two weeks, after which time he will begin rehabilitation. There is no timetable for his return.
In the recent Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando, the 6-10 Connecticut product averaged 10.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in five games.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Rockets Sign Spanoulis To Record Contract</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 1:31 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Houston Chronicle - Vassillis Spanoulis has reached a three-year contract worth more than $5 million with the Houston Rockets , the largest initial contract they had ever offered a second-round pick.
Spanoulis told Athens newspaper Eleftheros Typos that he would officially accept the contract offer sometime on Wednesday or Thursday.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Pierce Likes Peterson And Boozer For Celtics</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 11:37 am</TD></TR><TR><TD>Boston Globe - Paul Pierce spoke to the Boston Globe and discussed players who the Celtics could realistically acquire to improve the team.
The two names that Pierce mentioned were Carlos Boozer and Morris Peterson.
As the offseason progresses, Pierce trusts that Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge will come up with intriguing deals and keep him up to date.
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Alexander Johnson Signs Two-Year Deal With Memphis</TD></TR><TR><TD>19th July, 2006 - 9:21 am</TD></TR><TR><TD>St. Petersburg Times - Alexander Johnson has signed a two-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies .
"Things happen, but I'm satisfied," he said Tuesday of his being selected 45th by Indiana and traded that night to Portland and then to the Grizzlies. "I'm glad I've signed. I'm good now. I'm not looking back. I'm happy and working hard and just trying to earn a living."
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Doesn't look like Cavs went strong for Banks or Butler. I think ole Danny has something up his sleeve. What are the Suns going to do with Barbosa? Makes ya wonder...
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scarletngrey11
All right, all right, all right.
Barbosa would be a MONSTER get for the Cavs...
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Bob Saccamano
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Pheonix is also interested in Gooden...so I'm thinking Gooden and DJ for Barbosa and Kurt Thomas. Maybe something is in the works...because Barbosa isn't going to be moved to the 2. Somethings going down!
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Captain Hindsight
The Hero of the Modern Age
The biggest news of the offseason... "Nash cuts his hair"?!
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scarletngrey11
All right, all right, all right.
Id take that in a heartbeat.
Barbosa might be the fastest point guard in the league...
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Bob Saccamano
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Haha, and a buzz cut at that! I remember he used to look like this:
Hopefully he keeps the buzz for the season. He's gonna look weird.
Hopefully he keeps the buzz for the season. He's gonna look weird.
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Bob Saccamano
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I just don't know if PHX will...I doubt they'll give up both Thomas and Barbosa. They aren't too deep of a team. Maybe we can work out a Gooden and Sasha for Barbosa and James Jones.
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scarletngrey11
All right, all right, all right.
New Steve Nash:
I have to agree with what Jerry Stackhouse said on Cold Pizza,
"he looks like that chick from G.I. Jane, Demi Moore."
EDIT: Add pic.
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I'm all about any trade that would bring Barbosa to the Cavs. That guy would be a starter on all but 4 or 5 teams in The Association, and he just happens to be on one of them at the moment.
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Bob Saccamano
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I'd love to bring him in, but I don't think we have enough of what the Suns want. They have interest in Gooden, but you won't see a straight up trade for multiple reasons. I think the chances of us getting him are slim, but I'm still hoping for it to happen!
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Al Harrington Traded To The Pacers</TD></TR><TR><TD>20th July, 2006 - 11:39 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>WTHR.com - According to WHTR 13 in Indianapolis, a deal has been completed that will send Al Harrington to the Indiana Pacers .
The full details of the trade are yet to be released, but RealGM.com will continue to update our users as the deal becomes official.
The Pacers have a $7.5 million trade exception, which will likely be involved in the deal.
The Warriors and Bulls were the two other teams believed to be most interested in acquiring Harrington.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Bulls Send Smith To Denver For Eisley And Two 2nd Round Picks</TD></TR><TR><TD>20th July, 2006 - 7:45 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Press Release - The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has traded guard J.R. Smith to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Howard Eisley and two 2007 second-round draft picks from the Nuggets. The two second-round selections are Denver’s regular second-round pick in 2007, as well as the less favorable of Golden State’s 2007 regular second-round selection and Boston’s 2007 regular second-round selection.
Eisley, a 6-2, 185-pound point guard, was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round (30th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft. A 12-year veteran, he has played for eight different teams and posted averages of 6.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 1.7 rpg and 20.4 mpg in 786 career appearances (167 starts).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Nene Finally Signs Contract With Denver</TD></TR><TR><TD>20th July, 2006 - 2:27 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>SI.com - Nene finally signed a six-year, $60 million contract on Thursday with the Denver Nuggets .
The contract was agreed upon in early July while Nene was on his honeymoon.
The Nuggets called an afternoon news conference with Nene, coach George Karl and director of player personnel Mark Warkentien to discuss the deal.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Sergio Rodriguez Signs Rookie Contract With Blazers</TD></TR><TR><TD>20th July, 2006 - 1:47 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>RealGM - RealGM's Christopher Reina has confirmed with Herb Rudoy, agent for Sergio Rodriguez, that the Spaniard has indeed signed his rookie contract with the Portland TrailBlazers.
The Blazers were able to complete a buyout of his contract with Spanish League club Adecco Estudiantes, according to Rudoy.
It was reported earlier in the month that the Blazers had initially hoped Rodriguez would remain in Spain instead of coming over for the 2006-2007 season, but the 6-3 point guard nicknamed 'Spanish Chocolate' will be joining fellow rookies LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy in Portland.
The Phoenix Suns selected Rodriguez with the 27th overall pick in last month’s draft, but he was quickly dealt to the Blazers for cash considerations.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>No Contract Extension Plans for Nets and Carter</TD></TR><TR><TD>20th July, 2006 - 12:03 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Newark Star-Ledger - After the Celtics extended Paul Pierce, Nets star Vince Carter appears to have been left without the same opportunity from the Nets.
Both Carter and Pierce had signed identical contracts five years ago, calling for a $15.1 million salary in 2006-07 and a player option ($16.3 million) the next season.
"There's nothing really going on regarding him," Thorn said. "I think Vince's plan is to play this year and see what happens."</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Interesting to see Al return to Indy. That makes the Pacers more of a threat to the Cavs.:(
I don't see why the Bulls didn't try to get more out of JR Smith. He has a ton of upside. I didn't think Eisley and 2 second rounders was enough. Good deal for Denver, in my opinion.
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Bob Saccamano
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Yeah DJ has been on the block for about a week or so. Hopefully someone wants his contract and we get something fairly decent for him. Maybe he'll be dealt with Drew.
I don't know about Williams. I don't think we should spend to much on him ecspecially since he's coming off a career threatening injury. I guess it wouldn't be to bad if we can't find a good deal for Drew. Honestly I'd rather settle for Wesley than Williams.
I don't know about Williams. I don't think we should spend to much on him ecspecially since he's coming off a career threatening injury. I guess it wouldn't be to bad if we can't find a good deal for Drew. Honestly I'd rather settle for Wesley than Williams.
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Bob Saccamano
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<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Salmons Backs Out Of Toronto Deal</TD></TR><TR><TD>22nd July, 2006 - 2:05 am</TD></TR><TR><TD>TSN.ca - John Salmons has decided against joining the Toronto Raptors .
According to the Toronto Star, Salmons has backed out of a 5-year, $23 million sign and trade deal that would sent Salmons to the Raptors for a second round draft pick in 2007.
"Upon reviewing the basketball situation in Toronto, John decided it's not the best fit for him," said a statement released Friday from Salmons' agent, Joel Bell.
"In a very stressful and tough decision, he decided he could not accept the opportunity to play for the Raptors, even though he was excited about the prospect of being in Toronto."
Salmons previously had to make a decision as to whether he wanted to join the Raptors or the Phoenix Suns , but the Suns offer is now off the table after the team signed guard Marcus Banks to a deal similar to that rejected by Salmons.
"I'm sorry it didn't work out, I wish him the best," Toronto president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said last night.
Philadelphia have also rescinded their qualifying offer to Salmons, making the guard an unrestricted free agent.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="1%"> </TD><TD vAlign=top width="59%"><TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Yao Says His Foot Feels Great</TD></TR><TR><TD>21st July, 2006 - 12:23 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Washington Post - Yao Ming spoke confidently about his injuries during a press conference held on Friday.
"As to my injury, I don't have any major concerns. Everything's going really smoothly," Yao told reporters.
Yao was wearing sneakers and walking without a trace of discomfort, adding there were no worries about his recovery.
"Do I look like a guy with a foot injury?" he asked. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Marvin Williams Named MVP Of Rocky Mountain Revue</TD></TR><TR><TD>22nd July, 2006 - 12:35 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>ESPN - Hawks forward Marvin Williams has been named Most Valuable Player of the Rocky Mountain Revue, after averaging a Revue-best 23.2 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 3.2 apg and 0.6 spg in 31.8 mpg (.549 FG%, 2-2 3FGs, .879 FT%), playing in five of the six games.
The rest of the all-tournament team consists of Utah's Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap, Philadelphia's Steven Smith and Louis Williams and Seattle's Andre Emmett.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Gooden Talks Continue</TD></TR><TR><TD>22nd July, 2006 - 5:15 am</TD></TR><TR><TD>The Morning Journal - It appears that Drew Gooden and the Cavaliers are no closer to a resolution, according to The Morning Journal, but the two sides are still talking.
His agent, Calvin Andrews, spent the day with Gooden in Orlando on Thursday briefing him on negotiations.
''There's nothing going on,'' Andrews said. ''I spent the day with Drew. We're having dialogue. We talked to those guys (the Cavaliers), but there's nothing concrete.''
''I think there's progress. I don't know which way -- signing him or possibly a sign-and-trade. I feel good about the talks that we're having.''
One thing more important than contract negotiations is going on with the Cavaliers. General manager Danny Ferry's wife, Tiffany, was supposedly going into labor with the couple's fifth child. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Pollin Will Do Everything He Can To Keep Arenas</TD></TR><TR><TD>21st July, 2006 - 11:31 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>Washington Times - Wizards' owner Abe Pollin said that he will do everything he can to keep Gilbert Arenas in Washington.
"I talked to Gilbert and he's not interested in opting out -- I've talked to him personally," Pollin said. "He wants to win a championship. I said, 'Gilbert, what do you think I want to do? I want to win a championship, and that's why I'm doing everything I can to win a championship. And I won't stop doing it until we win one.'
"And," Pollin continued, "we are going to win a championship. Maybe not this year, but we are going to win one soon. That is our goal."</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=8 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=wiretap_key_header>Sura Begins Practicing Again In Comeback Attempt</TD></TR><TR><TD>21st July, 2006 - 11:29 pm</TD></TR><TR><TD>NBA.com - After being sidelined for the past 15 months, Bobby Sura is practicing for the first time since undergoing micro-fracture surgery on his right knee.
"I want to give it one more shot because I miss it so much," Sura said. "It's not going to be for another contract and it's not going to be for the money. It's strictly for the love of the game."
Sura, who had surgery to clean out loose particles in his knee, has already worked out with the Rockets four times.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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