Archive for July 8th, 2009
Mavs to acquire F Marion from Raptors (AP)
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because the deal was still being worked on. The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign [...]
Posted: July 8th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Mavericks to acquire Marion from Raptors (AP)
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday it should be completed. The person was granted anonymity because the deal was still being worked on. The Raptors couldn't afford to re-sign [...]
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Hawks reach 4-year deal with C Pachulia (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks are making moves to keep together a roster that has made two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign center Zaza Pachulia to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal has not [...]
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Rockets introduce versatile F Ariza (AP)
Trevor Ariza liked what he saw in Houston enough to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets formally introduced the versatile forward on Wednesday after he signed a multiyear contract. The 24-year-old free agent agreed to join the Rockets last Thursday night, switching places with free agent Ron Artest, who left Houston to play for [...]
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NBAPA upset with league over cap warning (AP)
The NBA players' association is upset with the league over a warning it sent teams projecting a significant decrease in the 2010-11 salary cap. The memo sent early Wednesday morning tells teams that the salary cap and luxury tax levels are expected to drop, echoing comments commissioner David Stern has made at various times this [...]
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NBA grants injury exception for Yao (AP)
Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease. "I am optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed," Yao said in a statement released by his agent Wednesday.
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McDyess leaving Pistons for Spurs (AP)
Antonio McDyess is leaving the Detroit Pistons for the San Antonio Spurs. The sought-after free agent reached a deal with the Spurs and is expected to sign later this week, team spokesman Cliff Puchalski said Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Spurs had their full midlevel exception, worth about $5.6 million [...]
Posted: July 8th, 2009 under 3852.
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Yao’s injury helped Rockets land Ariza (AP)
Even if the Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease. "I am optimistic about the future and I will return to playing basketball when my foot has fully healed," Yao said in a statement released by his agent Wednesday.
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Kings sign No. 4 overall pick Evans (AP)
The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Tyreke Evans, the No. 4 overall pick in last month's draft. Evans helped Memphis win 27 games in his lone college season, averaging 17.1 points. He could earn about $3.6 million as a rookie in the deal he signed Wednesday. The Kings had the worst record in the NBA [...]
Posted: July 8th, 2009 under 3836.
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Stoudemire puzzled by Suns’ plans (AP)
Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out. Stoudemire said Wednesday he is ready for next season, five months after eye surgery. But he doesn't know if he'll be with the Suns, who have been fielding trade offers for [...]
Posted: July 8th, 2009 under 3832.
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