Archive for September, 2008
The second year of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebuilding project nearly ended before it began.
The second year of the Minnesota Timberwolves rebuilding project nearly ended before it began.
When point guard Blake Ahearn fell into Al Jefferson’s knee almost two weeks ago, the star forward collapsed to the floor after hearing a pop, never a good noise on a basketball court.
“The biggest injury I ever had in my life was [...]
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Matt Harpring knees are fine.
Matt Harpring knees are fine. It’s complications from ankle surgery this summer that are keeping him from joining his teammates at Utah Jazz training camp.
Harpring said Monday at Jazz media day that he developed a strep infection after the surgery to remove a bone spur in his right ankle in June. He spent several days [...]
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The Denver Nuggets lost their best defenders this summer.
The Denver Nuggets lost their best defenders this summer. When they let Eduardo Najera and Marcus Camby get away.
So, what was all the talk about Monday on the eve of training camp?
Defense.
Denver’s never been known for its `D’, but coach George Karl said players and coaches alike will focus on defense this season after spending [...]
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Veteran guard Damon Jones won’t be joining the Milwaukee Bucks after all.
Veteran guard Damon Jones won’t be joining the Milwaukee Bucks after all.
The Bucks, who open training camp Tuesday, said that by mutual decision Jones instead would work out on his own and try to catch on with another NBA team. The Bucks said both parties would explore options to help the 10-year veteran reach that [...]
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Ben Gordon contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard.
Ben Gordon contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard. And the Chicago Bulls are both hoping for a resolution by midweek.
Gordon was on hand for the team’s media day Monday, the day before training camp opens, but said he won’t practice until after Wednesday’s deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer.
According to published reports, [...]
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The Phoenix Suns won’t only be adjusting to a new coach this training camp.
The Phoenix Suns won’t only be adjusting to a new coach this training camp. They will also be reacquainting themselves with basketball the way most of the NBA plays it.
Mike D’Antoni and his shoot-run-and-shoot-some-more style have gone to New York. New coach Terry Porter promises a game that features set plays, defense and a deep [...]
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Heat general manager Randy Pfund, who helped Miami win the 2006 NBA championship.
Heat general manager Randy Pfund, who helped Miami win the 2006 NBA championship. As the highlight of his 13 years with the franchise, resigned Monday.
Pfund said Monday night that it was “the perfect time to pursue other opportunities within the NBA,” without offering specifics.
Team president Pat Riley - who already had final say on virtually [...]
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New York Jets safety Eric Smith was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday.
New York Jets safety Eric Smith was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday. For his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
Smith was also fined $50,000 by the league for what it called a flagrant violation of player safety rules. In a statement, the NFL said Boldin was in a [...]
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Andre Frazier was carted off the field on a stretcher with a spine injury.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Andre Frazier was carted off the field on a stretcher with a spine injury. After being hit while covering the opening kickoff of Monday night’s game against Baltimore.
Each team lost a key starter to injury during the first half, with Steelers right guard Kendall Simmons leaving on a cart with a sore [...]
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NFL Briefs.
NFL Briefs.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer expects to be limited in practice this week by a sore elbow on his passing arm, but insists he’ll be ready for the next game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Palmer sat out a 20-12 loss to Cleveland on Sunday, the first game he missed since the end of the 2004 [...]
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