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| Paxson to be in charge of basketball operations |
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07/31/2003 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Jim Paxson was named the president and general manager of basketball operations with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Paxson, who was formerly the senior vice president and general manager of the club, has been with the organization since 1998. "Jim initiated a plan over three years ago, realizing our plan was not to accept a strategy for short term success, but to place the Cavaliers in position to become contenders fo |
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| Celtics acquire Jones from Cavaliers |
NBA Basketball |
07/29/2003 |
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| Boston, MA (MySportsbook) - The Boston Celtics have acquired swingman Jumaine Jones from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard J.R. Bremer, center Bruno Sundov and a conditional second round draft pick. The deal was completed Monday night, but the paperwork had not been filed with the league and an official announcement could not be made until Tuesday. Jones averaged 9.8 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Cavs last season. The 6-foot-8 Georgia product spent the past two seasons with Cleveland after playing |
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| Cavs set to send Jumaine Jones to Celtics |
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07/28/2003 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade swingman Jumaine Jones to the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard J.R. Bremer and center Bruno Sundov. The deal was expected to be announced Monday night, but the paperwork had not been filed with the league. An official announcement is expected Tuesday. Jones averaged 9.8 points and 5.1 rebounds for the Cavs last season. The Georgia product has spent the past two seasons with Cleveland after playing his first two NBA campaigns with Ph |
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| Cavs sign free agent Newble |
NBA Basketball |
07/22/2003 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers announced the signing of free agent forward Ira Newble on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 28-year-old Newble averaged 7.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 73 games with the Atlanta Hawks last season. A three-year NBA veteran, Newble has also spent time with the San Antonio Spurs. Over his career, Newble has appeared in 142 games and has averaged 6.7 points, 3.7 boards and 1.1 assists. |
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| DeClercq re-signs with Orlando |
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07/22/2003 |
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| === DeClercq re-signs with Orlando === Orlando, FL (MySportsbook) - The Orlando Magic re-signed center Andrew DeClercq on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. DeClercq, who has spent the past three seasons with the Magic, played in 77 games last season. He averaged 4.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in 17.2 minutes, while starting 21 games. The Florida product was acquired by Orlando from the Cleveland Cavaliers in August of 2000. DeClercq has also spent time with Golden State and Boston. |
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| Karl will not return as Bucks head coach |
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07/20/2003 |
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| e, Karl had spent the previous six full years as the head coach in Seattle. He helped guide the SuperSonics to the NBA Finals in 1996, only to lose to the Chicago Bulls. During Karl's time in Seattle, the Sonics averaged 59 wins per year and made the playoffs each season. Karl's NBA coaching career also includes stops as a head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers (1984-86) and the Golden State Warriors (1986-88). For his career, Karl is the 13th winningest coach in NBA history and has an overall record of 708-499. |
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| Cavs reach agreement with free agent Ollie |
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07/17/2003 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent guard Kevin Ollie to a contract on Thursday. As per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "Two key components of our plan for this summer have been to add veteran leadership and improve our point guard position. We are doing both with the addition of Kevin Ollie," said Jim Paxson, Cavaliers general manager. "Kevin plays tough defense, can be a solid mentor for some of the young guys, and is someone that plays a very smart |
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| Nuggets sign Andre Miller to offer sheet |
NBA Basketball |
07/16/2003 |
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| ed an offer sheet with the Denver Nuggets. Since Miller is a restricted free agent, the Clippers have 15 days to match the offer. The 27-year-old Miller is entering his fifth professional season. He spent the first three years of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the league in assists during the 2001-02 season with 10.9 per game. Miller, however, struggled in his only season with the Clippers, averaging 13.6 points and 6.7 assists. He shot 41 percent from the field and 21 percent from behind the arc |
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| Report: Andre Miller commits to Nuggets |
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07/13/2003 |
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| ck Carmelo Anthony said of Miller. "He's a true point guard who can get the ball to guys in the game. I'd love to play with him." The 27-year-old Miller is entering his fifth professional season. He spent the first three years of his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the league in assists during the 2001-02 season with 10.9 per game. Miller, however, struggled in his only season with the Clippers, averaging 13.6 points and 6.7 assists. He shot 41 percent from the field and 21 percent from behind the arc |
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| LeBron James makes pro debut |
NBA Basketball |
07/08/2003 |
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| Orlando, FL (MySportsbook) - Cleveland Cavaliers guard LeBron James, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, turned in a solid showing in his professional debut. James scored 14 points, grabbed seven rebounds and handed out six assists to help the Cavaliers defeat the Orlando Magic, 107-80, in NBA summer league action at the TD Waterhouse Centre. A crowd of 15,123 turned out to see the phenom. The 18-year-old James made 5-of-11 shots, while playing 23 minutes. He was 0- for-3 from three-point range and co |
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