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| Warriors sign Nelson to extension |
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10/30/2008 |
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| ecord. "I'm thankful for the opportunity to continue to coach this team," said Nelson. "I've really enjoyed the last two years in the Bay Area and I'm excited about the future and the potential of our young team." Last season under Nelson's watch, Golden State went 48-34, the team's best record since 1993-94, but missed out on the playoffs. The Warriors went 42-40 the year prior and made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the West, upsetting the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the postseason. |
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| Spurs C Oberto to miss two games with irregular heartbeat |
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10/30/2008 |
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| daily EKG exams to confirm that his heart maintains its normal rhythm over the next five days. The Spurs opened their season Wednesday night with a 103-98 home setback against the Phoenix Suns, and travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Friday. Barring any unforeseen complications, the club expects Oberto to be available when San Antonio hosts the Dallas Mavericks on November 4. Oberto averaged 4.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in 20.1 minutes per game for the Spurs last season, his third in the league. |
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| Mavs exercise option on F Williams |
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10/28/2008 |
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| Dallas, TX (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that they have exercised the option for the 2009-10 season on forward Shawne Williams' contract. The Indiana Pacers traded Williams to the Mavs on October 10, in exchange for swingman Eddie Jones, two future second-round draft picks and cash. Williams was selected 17th overall by the Pacers in the 2006 draft out of Memphis, but has largely struggled. In 111 games over two seasons, Williams has averaged 5.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in a little |
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| Pacers waive F Croshere |
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10/23/2008 |
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| ndiana Pacers waived veteran forward Austin Croshere on Thursday. Croshere, 33, played his first nine seasons with the Pacers, who made him the 12th overall pick in the 1997 draft. The Providence product averaged 7.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in Indiana before one-year stints with the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Croshere logged 3.9 points and 2.4 rebounds in 44 games with the Warriors last season. Indiana also waived forward Josh Davis on Thursday, cutting their roster to the limit of 15 players. |
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| Mavs waive McLeod |
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10/23/2008 |
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| Dallas, TX (Best E Casino) - The Dallas Mavericks announced Thursday that they have waived guard Keith McLeod. The 28-year-old McLeod was signed as a free agent on July 11 and did not play in any pre-season games because of a strained right hamstring. He spent time overseas during the 2007-08 campaign, playing for Montepaschi Siena. McLeod has played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers. His best season was in 2004-05, as he averaged 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and |
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| 2008-09 Dallas Mavericks Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/22/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - Mark Cuban will never rest until his team wins a title, but the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks seems to be facing an uphill battle. Two years ago, the Mavs were in the NBA Finals, losing to the Miami Heat. Dallas was heavy favorites to win the championship following an incredible 67-15 regular season in 2006-07, but then came a shocking first-round loss to Golden State in the playoffs. Last year, it was the same song and dance...another first-round ousting, this time to New Orlean |
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| 2008-09 Utah Jazz Preview |
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10/21/2008 |
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| s. Collins isn't much of an offensive threat but he sets teeth-chattering picks and gives an honest effort defensively. OUTLOOK: The Jazz are a solid team that must find a way to win on the road to take the next step. Over the last two seasons, only Dallas Mavericks (70-12) has a better home record than the Jazz who are a gaudy 68-14 at EnergySolutions Arena. Away from Salt Lake City, the Jazz are just 37-45. As Williams continues to mature you have to expect that number to improve but it looks as if Utah might |
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| 2008-09 Chicago Bulls Preview |
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10/21/2008 |
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| ssive physique for his age with top- tier quickness and jumping ability but the lacks a consistent jumper and that may make it much harder to drive. "He has all the physical capabilities, but now it's just the mental side of understanding the game," Dallas Mavericks star point guard Jason Kidd recently told the Chicago Tribune. "There's no comparison to college. People can talk about it. But you have to go through it. "(Deron) Williams and (Chris) Paul picked it up pretty fast. But you have to have talented tea |
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| Eddie Jones thinking retirement |
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10/15/2008 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (Best E Casino) - Eddie Jones, who was acquired by the Indiana Pacers in last week's deal that sent forward Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks, is apparently thinking retirement. Jones will not join the Pacers this season, instead working out a deal for less money than he was supposed to make for the upcoming season. This allows the team to clear salary cap room to sign another player to a veteran minimum contract without exceeding the NBA luxury tax threshold. The veteran swingman -- wh |
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| Report: Miami C Magloire out six to eight weeks |
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10/11/2008 |
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| as surgery is not required, Magloire will miss six to eight weeks. If he needs surgery the absence could be longer. A free-agent acquisition in the offseason, Magloire signed with the Heat after splitting the 2007-08 season between the Nets and the Dallas Mavericks. Magloire averaged 1.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game last season, playing in just 31 contests. Miami opens its regular season on October 29 in New York against the Knicks. Mark Blount, Joel Anthony, and undrafted rookie free agent |
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