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| Sixers name assistant coaches |
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07/10/2003 |
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| kground as a player and coach," Ayers said. "He knows how to prepare and win at this level, which is evident with his success earning three championship rings." The 54-year-old has served as a head coach with the Boston Celtics (1990-91 to 1994-95), Milwaukee Bucks (1996-97 to 1997-98) and L.A. Clippers (1998-99 to 1999-2000). Over the last two seasons, Ford served as head coach at Brandeis University. Jent, 33, joins Philadelphia's staff with 10 years of experience as a professional basketball player, includi |
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| Ridnour a done deal for Seattle |
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07/09/2003 |
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| play for Seattle's entry in the Southern California Summer Pro League, he should be ready for the start of Seattle's training camp. The injury, which was originally thought to be an abdominal strain, likely occurred in June during a workout with the Milwaukee Bucks. Ridnour left Oregon after his junior season, a year in which he averaged 19.7 points and 6.6 assists in 33 games. In three campaigns with the Ducks, Ridnour posted averages of 14.8 points and 5.2 assists per game. Contract terms were not disclosed, |
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| Payton won't return to Milwaukee |
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07/07/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Free agent guard Gary Payton apparently won't return to the Milwaukee Bucks. Payton's agent told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on Sunday night that his client is considering the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as Portland and Miami. "Milwaukee is not an option," agent Aaron Goodwin told the paper. Bucks general manager Larry Harris also said Monday that Payton won't stay with Milwaukee and said he would work with Goodwin if a sign and trade deal can be worked out. The Bucks acqui |
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| Sonics' Ridnour has fractured pelvis |
NBA Basketball |
07/03/2003 |
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| verall pick in this year's draft. He was the second of two first-round picks by Seattle after the team chose Kansas forward Nick Collison at the No. 12 spot. The 22-year-old Ridnour apparently suffered the injury last month during a workout with the Milwaukee Bucks and was originally thought to have an abdominal strain. However, an MRI earlier this week revealed the injury. Ridnour is expected to be re-examined in two-to-four weeks. The native of Blaine, Washington will have to skip the Sonics' three-day mini |
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| Ford will be driving Milwaukee: Bucks sign top pick |
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07/02/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks inked T.J. Ford, their first-round pick in the 2003 draft, to a four-year contract on Wednesday. Ford was the eighth overall choice in the draft after the point guard led the Texas Longhorns to their first NCAA Final Four appearance since 1947 in his sophomore season. "T.J. is a very exciting young player who we feel has a great NBA career ahead of him," said Bucks' general manager Larry Harris. "His quickness allows him to push the ball up the court and op |
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| Wizards give Ewing release; hire Hubbard |
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07/02/2003 |
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| ngton, DC (MySportsbook) - The Washington Wizards granted assistant coach Patrick Ewing his release Wednesday, and hired Phil Hubbard as a new assistant coach. The move comes shortly after Washington appointed Ernie Grunfeld, who recently left the Milwaukee Bucks, the President of Basketball Operations. Ewing, a former All-Star center who starred for the Knicks, joined the Wizards prior to the 2002-03 campaign. Washington, led by future Hall-of Famer Michael Jordan, finished last season 37-45 and did not qua |
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| Bucks name Harris general manager |
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07/01/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks have named Larry Harris the club's new general manager. Harris, who reached a four-year agreement, had served as the Bucks' assistant general manager since 2001. "Larry Harris is the best person to lead our basketball staff," Bucks President Herb Kohl said. "Larry has the experience, the work ethic, and the respect of everyone in our organization. His relationships within the league and his fine reputation will serve us well." The 40-year-old Harris began w |
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| Kohl won't sell Bucks after all |
NBA Basketball |
06/29/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Despite what he called "detailed discussions" with Michael Jordan and his representatives, Milwaukee Bucks owner and U.S. Senator Herb Kohl announced Sunday that he will not be selling his team. "I have decided not to sell the Milwaukee Bucks at this time, and will continue to own them, improve them and commit them to remaining in Wisconsin," Kohl said in a statement. Kohl, a Democratic senator, previously announced that he was thinking about selling the team, which he purchas |
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| Bucks part ways with GM |
NBA Basketball |
06/29/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks released general manager Ernie Grunfeld on Sunday after the two sides reached an agreement which will enable Grunfeld to explore other NBA jobs. "I have one year left on my contract and the Bucks graciously have allowed me to resign and seek other employment," Grunfeld said. "I appreciate that. I have been treated well in Milwaukee and we have had success. I wish only the best for the Bucks and Senator Kohl in the future." The Bucks hired Grunfeld as genera |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves |
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06/28/2003 |
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| Acquired guard Sam Cassell and center Ervin Johnson from the Milwaukee Bucks for forward Joe Smith and guard Anthony Peeler. |
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