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| 2008-09 Milwaukee Bucks Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/21/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - New head coach Scott Skiles will try and guide a new look Milwaukee Bucks team back from a dismal 26-56 record in the 2007-08 campaign. Few teams in the NBA experienced as much turnover as the Bucks. Skiles headed to training camp with 10 new faces on the roster. Gone are point guard Maurice Williams, who was shipped to Cleveland and forward Yi Jianlian, who is off to New Jersey. Guard Michael Redd, one of the best outside shooters in the game, and center Andrew Bogut remain the nucleus. Re |
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| 2008-09 Cleveland Cavaliers Preview |
NBA Basketball |
10/21/2008 |
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| with the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant for the right to be called the NBA's best player. But, Cleveland's "Batman" has never had a "Robin" and general manager Danny Ferry's annual attempt to garner the key complimentary piece has now led to former Milwaukee Bucks point guard Maurice Williams. Williams, who was acquired in a three-team trade this offseason, instantly becomes the No. 2 option for head coach Mike Brown and the Cavs after averaging a solid 17.2 points and 6.3 assists for the Bucks last season. I |
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| Baylor out as Clippers VP; Dunleavy adds GM role |
NBA Basketball |
10/07/2008 |
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| unleavy, entering his sixth year as Clippers coach, suffered through one of his worst seasons as an NBA head man, guiding the team to a 23-59 mark in 2007-08. He's manned dual roles before, as he was VP of basketball operations and head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from 1992-93 through 1995-96. "I really appreciate the trust that the organization has placed in me," said Dunleavy. "We're ready and excited to move forward, and we think we'll have a team which can be dynamic and exciting, certainly one with enoug |
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| Magic F Garrity retires from NBA |
NBA Basketball |
09/11/2008 |
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| Orlando, FL (MySportsbook) - Orlando Magic forward Pat Garrity announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday. Garrity, the 19th overall pick of the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1998 draft, logged 7.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 20 minutes per game throughout his 10- year career. "After 10 wonderful years of playing in the NBA, I have decided to retire," said Garrity. "I am so grateful for being able to play for as long as I have and to have established long lasting roots in Orlando. I want to extend my heartfe |
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| Olajuwon, Ewing and Riley inducted into Hall of Fame |
College Basketball |
09/05/2008 |
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| Larry Brown. Dantley was a finalist for the seventh time. He was a two-time All-America at Notre Dame and had a stellar 15-year NBA career with the Buffalo Braves, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks. A six-time NBA All-Star, his 23,177 career points still ranks 23rd all-time in league annals. Vitale, previously a finalist in 2004 and '06, is one of college basketball's great voices. He has been the top analyst for ESPN since its inception in 19 |
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| "Thunder" in Oklahoma City |
NBA Basketball |
09/03/2008 |
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| tt was excited by input from the public, saying he received "received hundreds of ideas" of nicknames. Bennett announced the team's uniform design is being finalized and will be revealed in late September as players arrive for training camp. The Oklahoma City Thunder opens training camp in late September. Its first preseason game is Wednesday, October 8 vs. Minnesota in Billings, MT. The Thunder will take the court on October 29 for its historic regular season debut in the Ford Center vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. |
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| Heat sign Magloire |
NBA Basketball |
09/02/2008 |
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| core. We feel that this is definitely the right place for him to re-energize his career." Magloire, 30, split the 2007-08 season between the New Jersey Nets and the Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 1.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game, playing just 31 games. An All-Star in 2004, Magloire has averaged 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.03 blocks and 24.2 minutes per game during an eight-year NBA career which has included stints with the Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Nets and Mavericks. |
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| Bucks sign C Elson |
NBA Basketball |
08/14/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks signed center Francisco Elson on Thursday. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed. The seven-foot, 240-pound Elson comes to Milwaukee after splitting the 2007-08 season between San Antonio and Seattle. The 32-year-old Netherlands native averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds with the Spurs before he was dealt to the SuperSonics in February. "Francisco is a player of high character who will bring length and athleticism to the front line," said general manag |
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| Cavs acquire Mo Williams in three-team deal |
NBA Basketball |
08/13/2008 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers landed some offensive help for LeBron James in the backcourt on Wednesday, as they picked up point guard Mo Williams in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City. The Cavs acquired Williams while parting ways with guard Damon Jones and forward Joe Smith. Jones will land in Milwaukee, along with former Oklahoma City point guard Luke Ridnour and swingman Adrian Griffin. Oklahoma City will receive Smith and Bucks forward Desmond Mason. |
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| Report: Cavs to acquire Mo Williams in three-team deal |
NBA Basketball |
08/13/2008 |
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| Akron, OH (MySportsbook) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly landed some offensive help for LeBron James in the backcourt by picking up point guard Mo Williams in a three-team trade with the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City. The Akron Beacon Journal reported that the deal is expected to be completed later Wednesday afternoon. According to the Beacon Journal, the Cavs will acquire Williams while parting ways with guard Damon Jones and forward Joe Smith. Jones will land in Milwaukee, along with Oklahom |
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