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| Former Magic guard Arroyo signs with Israeli team |
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08/04/2008 |
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| sists for the Magic last season. Over seven NBA seasons, the Puerto Rico native has averaged 7.0 points and 3.3 assists in stints with Toronto, Denver, Utah, Detroit and Orlando. Arroyo is just the latest accomplished NBA player to take a lucrative offer overseas. Former Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress announced last month that he was leaving the NBA for the Greek club Olympiakos, while Nenad Krstic left the New Jersey Nets and Carlos Delfino and Jorge Garbajosa exited Toronto to sign with Russian teams. |
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| Three European clubs to play NBA preseason games in USA |
NBA Basketball |
07/30/2008 |
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| in Oakland on October 21 in the final contest. "We value the chance to partner with NBA teams in their own arenas," said Euroleague CEO Jordi Bertomeu. "There are basketball fans of all types in North America whom we plan to entertain with our own distinct playing style." In addition, for the third consecutive season, NBA teams will head overseas to face European opponents. The Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Washington Wizards are set to play games in Barcelona, Berlin, London and Paris. |
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| Golden State Warriors |
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07/23/2008 |
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| Acquired guard Marcus Williams from the New Jersey Nets for future draft considerations. |
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| Najera and Hayes sign with Nets |
NBA Basketball |
07/16/2008 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (Best E Casino) - The New Jersey Nets officially signed free agent forward Eduardo Najera and swingman Jarvis Hayes on Wednesday. "We are very pleased to add two veterans like Eduardo and Jarvis to our roster," said team president Rod Thorn. "Both are solid, competitive NBA players who will add versatility and depth to both our frontcourt and backcourt rotations." Najera averaged 5.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 78 games last season for the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma product has averaged |
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| Nets bring in Najera, Hayes |
NBA Basketball |
07/11/2008 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (Best E Casino) - The New Jersey Nets on Friday reached agreements in principle on contracts with free agent forward Eduardo Najera and swingman Jarvis Hayes. "We are very pleased to add two veterans like Eduardo and Jarvis to our roster," said team president Rod Thorn. "Both are solid, competitive NBA players who will add versatility and depth to both our frontcourt and backcourt rotations." Najera averaged 5.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 78 games last season for the Denver Nuggets. The O |
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| Suns sign Robin Lopez |
NBA Basketball |
07/10/2008 |
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| enter Robin Lopez on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 15th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Lopez averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.33 blocked shots in 67 career games (61 starts) at Stanford University. He was named to the Pac-10's All-Defensive Team as a sophomore last season. Lopez will make his professional debut at the 2008 NBA Summer League. The New Jersey Nets selected Lopez's twin brother and Stanford teammate Brook with 10th overall pick in the 2008 draft. |
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| Nets shine on draft night |
NBA Basketball |
06/27/2008 |
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| ct possesses a strong all-around game and may actually have been the most talented player in the draft. After stating the obvious, let's take a look at which front offices belong in the winner's circle and which did not have a banner night. WINNERS: NEW JERSEY NETS - The Nets were the big winner, as they made the most of their three picks (10, 21, 40). Center Brook Lopez of Stanford fell into their lap at No. 10. The seven-foot Lopez should crack the starting lineup immediately, and will add some much needed t |
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| Bulls take Rose with top pick |
NBA Basketball |
06/26/2008 |
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| new Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni, as the two played together in Italy. Milwaukee took West Virginia forward Joe Alexander at No. 8. The pick was part of a monumental day for the Bucks, who earlier shipped forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to the New Jersey Nets in exchange for forward Richard Jefferson. Yi was the sixth overall pick in last year's draft. Alexander, who led the Mountaineers in both scoring and rebounding with averages of 16.9 points and 6.4, respectively, became the first West Virginia play |
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| Bucks land Jefferson for Yi, Simmons |
NBA Basketball |
06/26/2008 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (Best E Casino) - The Milwaukee Bucks shipped forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons to the New Jersey Nets on Thursday in exchange for forward Richard Jefferson. Jefferson is coming off a career-high 22.6 point-per-game season. The Arizona product also averaged 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists, playing a full 82-game slate for just the second time in his career. He has battled knee injuries throughout his seven-year career, but clearly regained his quick first step in the Nets' disappointing |
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| Report: Bucks to land Jefferson for Yi, Simmons |
NBA Basketball |
06/26/2008 |
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| New York, NY (Best E Casino) - The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly in negotiations with the New Jersey Nets to ship forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons in exchange for forward Richard Jefferson. The Sporting News reported the deal on Thursday afternoon. Jefferson is coming off a career-high 22.6 point-per-game season. The Arizona product also averaged 4.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists, playing a full 82-game slate for just the second time in his career. He has battled knee injuries throughout his seven-year car |
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