Denver Nuggets guard Chucky Atkins underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today. The surgery, performed by Nuggets orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Steve Traina, repaired torn cartilage and cleaned out loose bodies.
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Ryan Anderson’s voice is hypnotic. He seems at peace with … everything. And yet, the rookie forward is an icy assassin on the basketball court. It’s time to Know a Net!
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The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have signed guard Salim Stoudamire. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard George Hill. Per club policy terms of the agreement were not announced. The native of Indianapolis, Indiana was drafted by San Antonio with the 26th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.
Hard to believe, but the start of training camp is less than one week away. So to fill you in on all the lingering questions regarding the team, Rockets.com sat down for an exclusive chat Tuesday evening with GM Daryl Morey.
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The Milwaukee Bucks unveiled a new red alternate road uniform on Tuesday night at the Bradley Center during the 2008-09 Season Subscriber tip-off party. The alternate road uniform, to be worn for the first time at the team’s home opener on Saturday, November 1, is inspired by the Bucks 1971 NBA Championship season uniforms.
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In the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Chris Tomasson writes “the Nuggets haven’t had a player from a Denver area high school on the roster since trading Chauncey Billups in February 2000. Nick Fazekas would like to change that. Fazekas, a 2003 Ralston Valley High School graduate, said Tuesday he will sign a nonguaranteed contract with the Nuggets before the start of next week’s training camp.”
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In the BERGEN RECORD, Al Iannazzone writes “Nets’ general manager Kiki Vandeweghe called coach Lawrence Frank a teacher and said he’s the right man to lead this young team. But Vandeweghe stressed he wanted to see development and improvement from the players and see a team that plays hard every night, which the Nets didn’t last season.”
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In the MEMPHIS COMMERICAL APPEAL, Ronald Tillery writes “despite a logjam in the backcourt and no prototypical power forward, the Grizzlies plan to open training camp ‘as is’ early next week. “Things start opening up a little more after teams get into the preseason schedule and teams get more of a barometer of what they actually have,” Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace said.”
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Candace Parker scored 20 points, including a key layup with 2 minutes left, and the Los Angeles Sparks advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 71-64 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.
On ESPN.COM, Chris Broussard writes “Pouring water on widespread speculation that the Knicks will waive Stephon Marbury, president Donnie Walsh said the controversial point guard will be with the team when it begins official workouts next week. A newspaper report out of New York Tuesday morning said the Knicks are planning to waive Marbury by the end of the week.”
Anna Katherine Clemmons of ESPN The Magazine writes, “A long-limbed forward with a 39-inch vertical leap, Jonathan Bender stood 6-foot-7 by the time he was 13 years old. When the soft-spoken teen graduated from Picayune Memorial High School in rural Mississippi, those who saw him play called him the next Magic, the next Jordan. He could have squandered his remaining millions or succumbed to depression over being labeled a “has-been” before his 25th birthday. But this player was also an entrepreneur who’d watched the business-savvy NBA team owners, thinking ‘I can be like them.’
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Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Juan Dixon. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released. “Juan is a proven NBA player and we like what he brings to our team,”said Grunfeld. “He is a tough, hard-nosed competitor who can score and his familiarity with our system is an added plus.”
Tuesday’s RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL reports thats the expansion Reno Bighorns of the D-League will have the first pick in Wednesday’s expansion draft. The story includes a list of the 55 players available.
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In the INDIANAPOLIS STAR, Mike Wells writes in his Pacers Insider Blog that rookie center Roy Hibbert has spent the summer working on his conditioning, even seeking out pickup games at Indianapolis area gyms. Coach Jim O’Brien says many Pacers are working to arrive at training camp already in shape.
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Deanna Nolan scored 21 points, Katie Smith added 15, and the Detroit Shock advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight year with an 80-61 victory over the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night.
In the WASHINGTON POST, Ivan Carter reports “the Washington Wizards gave Coach Eddie Jordan a vote of confidence yesterday, picking up an option that will keep him under contract with the club through the 2009-10 season. Jordan, who is entering his sixth season as the team’s head coach, signed a three-year contract extension before the 2006-07 season.”
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In the OREGONIAN, Jason Quick writes “one of Europe’s biggest basketball stars, Fernandez will get that chance regularly as a member of the Trail Blazers. Months after signing with the team, Fernandez was greeted by cheering fans Monday when he landed at Portland International Airport after resting in Spain following his team’s silver-medal finish in Beijing. Blazers management treated his arrival with excitement and reverence similar to that given 2007 No. 1 draft pick Greg Oden. General manager Kevin Pritchard said, “We expect big things out of him. . . . We feel like he is immediate help,” and coach Nate McMillan said the 6-foot-5 shooting guard is “a special player.”"
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In NEWSDAY, Alan Hahn reports “it has been believed since Donnie Walsh took over the Knicks in April that Stephon Marbury’s tumultuous days as a Knick were numbered. Several persons with knowledge of the situation have indicated that the Knicks are planning to part ways with Marbury by the end of the week.”
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Sacramento Kings’ forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim today announced his retirement from the NBA as a player due to a reoccurring knee injury.
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