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| Warriors deal Van Exel to Portland |
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07/21/2004 |
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| We are happy to acquire two players who fit into our team as presently constructed," said Golden State Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Mullin. Davis is a 13-year NBA veteran who spent the better part of his career helping the Indiana Pacers become one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. His best offensive season came in 1993-94 when he posted averages of 11.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. For the last three campaigns, Davis has called Portland home. He was dealt to the B |
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| Pacers ink Johnson |
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07/16/2004 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (Best E Casino) - The Indiana Pacers re-signed point guard Anthony Johnson on Friday. Johnson served as a backup last season, averaging 6.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He was an unrestricted free agent. In seven-plus seasons, Johnson has averaged 4.7 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists for Sacramento, Atlanta, Orlando, Cleveland, New Jersey and Indiana. |
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| Jackson is a great pickup for the Pacers |
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07/16/2004 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Indiana Pacers made a great move when they acquired swingman Stephen Jackson from the Atlanta Hawks in a sign-and-trade deal. Indiana sent 24-year-old forward Al Harrington to Atlanta for Jackson, who according to the Indianapolis Star signed a six-year contract worth about $38 million with Atlanta prior to being traded to the Pacers. Jackson played in 80 games for Atlanta last season and averaged career-highs in points (18.1 ppg), rebounds (4.6 rpg), assists (3.1 apg) and steals (1.78 |
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| Hawks acquire Harrington from Pacers |
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07/15/2004 |
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| Atlanta, GA (Best E Casino) - The Atlanta Hawks acquired forward Al Harrington from the Indiana Pacers on Thursday in exchange for swingman Stephen Jackson. Last week, the deal was reported by the Indianapolis Star, which said that Jackson was expected to ink a six-year, $44 million contract with Atlanta before he was dealt. The Hawks did not announce on Thursday if Jackson was signed before the trade. Harrington, 24, spent the first six years of his NBA career with the Pacers, posting averages of 10.1 poin |
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| Stack takes over as general manager of Timberwolves |
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07/09/2004 |
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| n press conference that Jim Stack will take over as the new general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last season, Stack served as an advance scout with the New York Knicks. Prior to that, he spent three campaigns as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers. Stack also enjoyed a 13-year stint with the Bulls as a scout, special assistant to the vice president of basketball operations and assistant VP of basketball operations. During his tenure in Chicago, the club captured six NBA championships. Stack w |
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| Pacers ink first round pick |
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07/07/2004 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (Best E Casino) - The Indiana Pacers Wednesday signed center David Harrison, the club's first round selection in last month's NBA Draft. Harrison, the 29th and final pick of the opening round, will receive a three- year contract of up to $2.25 million along with a club option for 2007-08 under the league's rookie salary scale. Harrison entered the draft after his junior season at Colorado in which the seven-footer averaged 17.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks for the 2003-04 campaign. H |
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| Hawks to name Woodson new head coach |
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07/07/2004 |
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| seasons. The Hawks have just five players under contract and four incoming draft picks, including first-round selection Josh Childress from Stanford. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Hawks general manager Billy Knight also interviewed Indiana Pacers associate head coach Mike Brown, Dallas Mavericks assistant Del Harris, former Phoenix Suns head coach John MacLeod, Seattle SuperSonics associate head coach Dwane Casey, former Cleveland and Atlanta coach Mike Fratello and TNT studio analyst Kenny |
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| Raptors introduce Mitchell as head coach |
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06/29/2004 |
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| al and I'm excited to be stepping into my first head coaching situation with an organization that is fully committed to winning," Mitchell said. The 40-year-old Mitchell enjoyed a 13-year playing career in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers. He played in 994 regular-season contests and averaged 8.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. During the press conference, Mitchell noted that he will have three to four assistants but didn't get into much detail. "We're contacting teams about the pe |
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| Dampier would be perfect for Phoenix |
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06/29/2004 |
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| 03-04 regular season, Dampier averaged career-highs in points (12.3 ppg) and rebounds (12 rpg). He also shot a career-best 53.5 percent from the field to go along with a solid 1.85 blocks per game. Originally selected out of Mississippi State by the Indiana Pacers in the first round (10th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA Draft, Dampier would give the Suns a center who can hold his own against the other big men in the West. During his career, the Mississippi State product has averaged 8.9 points and 7.2 boards in |
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| Winners and losers on draft night |
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06/25/2004 |
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| t round. Iguodala, who was projected to be picked as high as No. 3, is athletic and can play multiple positions. He will get playing time immediately at small forward and at shooting guard. Philadelphia was lucky that Iguodala was there at No. 9. 6. INDIANA PACERS - Indiana picked Colorado center David Harrison with the last selection of the first round. The 7-0 Harrison has the ability to score down low and is a strong rebounder. He could see significant minutes in his rookie season for the Pacers, who are w |
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