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Report-Wizards re-sign F Josh Howard

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:09:45 +0000

Washington, DC – The Washington Wizards have reached agreement on a one-year deal with free agent forward Josh Howard. According to TNT analyst David Aldridge, the deal could pay the veteran up to $4 million if he is able to…

Lakers C Bynum has successful surgery

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:23:48 +0000

El Segundo, CA – Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful surgery to repair a tear of the meniscus in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday. The arthroscopic procedure was performed by Dr. David Altchek in New York.…

Raptors acquire C Andersen from Houston

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:34:42 +0000

Toronto, ON – The Toronto Raptors have acquired center David Andersen and cash considerations from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a 2015 protected second-round draft choice. The Australian-born Andersen averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds for Houston in 63…

Clippers re-sign Butler

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:27:21 +0000

Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed forward Rasual Butler, the team announced Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Butler, 31, averaged a career-best 11.9 points in 82 games for the Clippers last season. He…

USA Basketball names 15 finalists for 2010 World Championship squad

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:50:50 +0000

Colorado Springs, CO – USA Basketball announced Wednesday the 15 finalists for its 2010 USA World Championship Team. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo selected the finalists from a group that assembled in Las Vegas earlier this month to open training…

Yao can see the end of the line

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:11:34 +0000

By John McMullen, NBA Editor Philadelphia, PA – - Your average human being doesn't stand 7-foot-6 and weigh 310 pounds. In basketball, size among the skilled is the holy grail — the only thing you can't teach. But, like anything…

Magic extend Van Gundy

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:29:31 +0000

Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have extended the contract of head coach Stan Van Gundy through the 2012-13 season. The team also announced Alex Martins has been promoted to team president and Otis Smith to president of basketball operations…

Memphis rookie Vasquez has ankle surgery

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:17:41 +0000

Memphis, TN – Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent surgery on his right ankle Tuesday to remove a bone spur. Vasquez, who starred at the University of Maryland, had the procedure performed in Baltimore. He was injured while playing…

Wolves' Flynn has hip surgery

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:02:26 +0000

Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jonny Flynn underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a labral tear and remove extra bone from his left hip. The Wolves have already planned for Flynn's absence, signing free agent Luke Ridnour last week…

Heat bring back Shavlik Randolph

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:49:30 +0000

Miami, FL – The Miami Heat have re-signed free agent forward Shavlik Randolph to an undisclosed contract. Randolph had two separate stints with the Heat last season. He appeared in two games after being signed as a free agent on…