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| New Jersey Nets 2003-04 Season Preview |
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10/20/2003 |
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| ets since they were so close to capturing that elusive NBA title. In a bit of a gamble, New Jersey gave the 10-year veteran a four-year contract worth a reported $20 million. In his last NBA season, Mourning played 75 games -- starting 74 -- for the Miami Heat in 2001-02, averaging solid numbers of 15.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.48 blocks and 32.7 minutes. The seven-time All-Star was once regarded as the fiercest pivot in the game and owns career averages of 20.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.03 blocks per gam |
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| Bucks part ways with Anthony Mason |
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10/10/2003 |
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| ucks were seeking to terminate Mason's contract, and that the team was in negotiations with Mason's agent. The 36-year-old signed with the Bucks as a free agent in October of 2001, the season after making his lone career All-Star appearance with the Miami Heat. Since inking his four-year deal, Mason's numbers have been significantly lower than his career averages. He made 58 starts for the Bucks in 2002-03, posting averages of 7.2 points and 6.4 rebounds in 65 total games. The 6-foot-8, 265-pounder also h |
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| Knicks sign Mutombo |
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10/09/2003 |
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| on a $37 million contract and was expected to receive some of that money in a buyout. Last year, Mutombo was seldom used during the Nets' run to the NBA Finals and it was less likely that he would see action this season, as New Jersey signed former Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning in the offseason. The 37-year-old Mutombo played in just 24 games during the regular season last year after tearing a ligament in his right wrist. He averaged 5.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per contest. He then appeared in 10 pla |
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| Nets waive Mutombo |
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10/07/2003 |
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| hat money in a buyout. For Mutombo, he will now be free to negotiate with another team. Last year, Mutombo was seldom used during the Nets run to the NBA Finals and it was less likely that he would see action this season, as New Jersey signed former Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning in the offseason. The 37-year-old Mutombo played in just 24 games during the regular season last year after tearing a ligament in his right wrist. He averaged 5.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in those contests. Mutombo missed a tot |
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| Nets plan to waive Mutombo |
NBA Basketball |
10/05/2003 |
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| now be free to negotiate with another team where he will see significant playing action. Last year, Mutombo was seldom used during the Nets run to the NBA Finals and it is less likely that he would see action this season, as New Jersey signed former Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning in the offseason. The 37-year-old Mutombo played in just 24 games during the regular season last year after tearing a ligament in his right wrist. He averaged 5.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in those contests. Mutombo is an eight- |
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| Heat sign veteran Bimbo Coles |
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09/23/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (Best E Casino) - The Miami Heat signed free agent point guard Bimbo Coles on Tuesday. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coles spent last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, averaging 4.4 points and 2.1 assists over a combined 35 games. A 35-year-old veteran of 13 NBA seasons, Coles started his career with the Heat. He was selected by Sacramento with the 40th overall pick in 1990 and traded to Miami in a draft-day deal for Rory Sparrow. The 6-foot-2 |
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| Raptors ink center Ken Johnson |
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09/17/2003 |
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| Toronto, ON (Best E Casino) - The Toronto Raptors inked free agent center Ken Johnson on Wednesday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Johnson, 25, spent last season with the Miami Heat. He averaged 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16 games off the bench for Miami, posting season-highs of eight points and 10 boards in an April 15 game against the Raptors. The 6-foot-10 Johnson was a standout at Ohio State, averaging 8.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and an impressive 3.5 blocks in 127 games |
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| Heat re-sign Allen |
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09/10/2003 |
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| === Heat re-sign Allen === Miami, FL (Best E Casino) - The Miami Heat re-signed forward Malik Allen on Wednesday. In 73 starts last season, Allen posted career highs with 9.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, and led the Heat with 78 blocked shots. This year, the 6-foot-10 post player is expected to back up Lamar Odom, a new acquisition from the Los Angeles Clippers. In two seasons out of Villanova, Allen has averaged 8.9 points and 5.0 rebounds for Miami. |
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| Heat sign guard Alston |
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09/04/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (Best E Casino) - The Miami Heat signed free agent guard Rafer Alston on Thursday. Terms of the contract were not released. The 27-year-old Alston played in 47 games for the Toronto Raptors last season. He averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Alston, who will be entering his fifth NBA season in 2003-04, played his first three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. The New York City native has shot 36.3 percent from beyond the arc for his career. Originally drafted 39th overal |
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| Odom officially a member of the Heat |
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08/27/2003 |
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| Miami, FL (Best E Casino) - Former Los Angeles Clipper Lamar Odom officially became a member of the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Odom, who had signed an offer sheet from the Heat on August 12, will reportedly get around $63 million for six years. Los Angeles had 15 days to match the offer and declined to do so. The Clippers had stated their intentions on Monday. The 23-year-old Odom had openly stated that he did not want Los Angeles match the offer and that he would like to play for Heat head coach Pat Rile |
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