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| Hawks add "Flip" Murray |
NBA Basketball |
08/13/2008 |
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| for us," said Hawks general manager Rick Sund. "Because of his versatility, he will be a valuable asset for us as a reserve, and we look forward to the contributions he'll bring this season." The six-year veteran has career marks of 9.3 points and 2.4 assists per game with the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Pistons and Pacers. The NCAA Division II Player of the Year during his senior season at Shaw University, Murray was selected in the second round of the 2002 draft by the Bucks. |
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| Team USA downs Australia in final tuneup |
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08/05/2008 |
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| and I thought our guys handled it well on a night where from the free throw line or from the three-point things were not easy for us." Patrick Mills and Chris Anstey each scored 13 points off the bench for Australia, which rested its best player -- Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut. David Barlow contributed 12 points and C.J. Bruton and Brad Newley each had 11 for the Australians, who gave the U.S. its toughest test to date. The Americans won their first four exhibition contests by an average of 36 points. |
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| Bucks sign G Lue and F Allen |
NBA Basketball |
07/17/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks signed guard Tyronn Lue and forward Malik Allen to undisclosed contracts on Thursday. The pair were both midseason acquisitions by Dallas last season, with Lue joining the Mavericks after being waived by Sacramento and Allen being traded from New Jersey. "Tyronn and Malik have been solid contributors and good teammates throughout their NBA careers," Bucks general manager John Hammond said. "They give us added depth at the guard and forward positions, and bo |
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| Report: Bucks to sign Bogut for five years, $60 million |
NBA Basketball |
07/09/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly come to terms with center Andrew Bogut on a five-year contract worth $60 million in guaranteed money. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Wednesday that, according to his agent, David Bauman, the deal, which is worth up to $72.5 million with bonuses, will be official later this week. The top overall pick in the 2005 draft out of Utah, Bogut averaged 14.3 points and 9.8 rebounds in 78 games for Milwaukee last season, his third in the leag |
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| Bucks sign top pick Alexander |
NBA Basketball |
07/09/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Bucks signed forward Joe Alexander -- the team's top pick in the June 26 NBA Draft -- on Tuesday. Alexander, who was taken out of West Virginia with the eighth overall pick, is guaranteed $4.15 million over the first two years of his contract, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Under the league's scale for rookie salaries, the Bucks hold options for the third and fourth years of the deal, at $2.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The 6-foot-8 forw |
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| Nets shine on draft night |
NBA Basketball |
06/27/2008 |
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| the outside, while Douglas-Roberts is a hard-nosed player who was projected by some to be a first-round pick. Prior to the draft. New Jersey acquired forwards Yi Jianlian (who was the sixth overall pick in the 2007 draft) and Bobby Simmons from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Richard Jefferson. When the Nets dealt Jason Kidd in February, they committed to going in a new direction. They added three players through the draft who are ready to contribute, and also made a deal that netted them a promis |
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| New Jersey Nets |
NBA Basketball Transaction |
06/27/2008 |
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| Acquired forwards Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Richard Jefferson, |
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| Bucks land Jefferson for Yi, Simmons |
NBA Basketball |
06/26/2008 |
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| East Rutherford, NJ (MySportsbook) - 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 (MySportsbook) - 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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| Bryant, James headline U.S. Olympic team |
NBA Basketball |
06/23/2008 |
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| time since 2000, also includes a trio of point guards -- veteran Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans' Chris Paul and Utah's Deron Williams. Rounding out the backcourt are Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat and sharpshooter Michael Redd of the Milwaukee Bucks. The frontcourt features Denver's Carmelo Anthony, Utah's Carlos Boozer, Toronto's Chris Bosh and Detroit defensive specialist Tayshaun Prince at forward, while the lone center selected was Orlando Magic All-Star Dwight Howard. USA Basketball managi |
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