[Saint Baller]

Originally Posted by edwardcyh

It's true Al would be a better backup than Cro, but I don't like what he did to the Pacers though... going back on their initial agreement and all.

However, I would be open to talks involving Bonzi. A versatile G-F swingman that can give Dallas a spark as needed, especially against the Spurs.

If he wont take the money Sac gave him I doubt he is coming here

and on House

Not to good very one dimensional player all he can do is shoot, gets taken off trhe dribble to much. The only defensive thing he does is probably get in the passing lanes but thats it

[StackAttack]

Why do Hawks fans want Harrington out? I mean I know he's not staying, because they suck and stuff, but looking at the Hawks forum, they seriously want nothing to do with him.

[edwardcyh]

Nets invest in House to help boost bench scoring
Aug. 17, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Guard Eddie House signed with the New Jersey Nets on Thursday after averaging a career-high 9.8 points last season with Phoenix.

House, joining his seventh NBA team, shot 42 percent from the field and nearly 39 percent from 3-point range.

"He is a proven veteran who will enhance our scoring off the bench," Nets president Rod Thorn said.

House, an Arizona State product, has averaged 7.3 points and 1.7 assists in six seasons. He also played with Miami, the Los Angeles Clippers, Charlotte, Milwaukee and Sacramento.

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http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9606319

[edwardcyh]

Marbury endorses inexpensive 'Starbury One' sneakers
Aug. 16, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

NEW YORK -- Want to be like Steph? Well, it won't cost you much.

Stephon Marbury now is endorsing a sneaker that costs just $14.98, a pittance when compared with the often daunting prices that companies such as Nike and Reebok charge for their footwear.
The "Starbury One," a sneaker designed by Steve & Barry's University Sportswear, will go on sale Thursday.

The New York Knicks guard hooked up with the low-priced apparel company after Marbury's marketing representatives spoke with Steve & Barry's about other marketing opportunities. When Marbury heard about the company's sneakers, he quickly agreed to endorse them.

He is expected to wear the sneakers during games next season.

"We got to know Stephon the man vs. Stephon the basketball player that we read about and saw on television, and we immediately saw how passionate he was about this vision," said Howard Schacter, Steve & Barry's chief partnership officer. "We also came to quickly learn he has a credibility, a street credibility."

Schacter said Marbury is not being paid for endorsing the sneakers, but will be compensated based on how well it sells.

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http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9605050

[edwardcyh]

Originally Posted by edwardcyh

Marbury endorses inexpensive 'Starbury One' sneakers

Good thing I got him on my draft...

If his shoes are going for $14.98, what's the player going for?!?!?! LOL

[edwardcyh]

Cavaliers sign Scot Pollard
Aug. 18, 2006

CLEVELAND (AP) -Scot Pollard promises to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers in bruises and floor burns.

"I'm not a pretty player," he said. "I go in there and do the dirty work. I dive on the floor. I take charges. I set screens. I do a lot of things guys don't like doing. I found my niche and I'm sticking with it."

Pollard, a free agent known as much for his ever changing hair and sideburn styles, signed a one-year contract with the Cavaliers, who also traded center Martynas Andriuskevicius to the Chicago Bulls for guard Eddie Basden on Friday.

Financial terms were not available.

Pollard averaged 3.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 45 games - 32 starts - last season for the Indiana Pacers, his third NBA team. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Pollard will give the Cavs more inside muscle and can provide needed energy along with Anderson Varejao, Cleveland's mop-topped Brazilian.

"I'm a piece to a championship puzzle," Pollard said from his home in Indianapolis.

The 31-year-old has worn his hair in a variety of ways during his NBA career. This summer, he went for a new look.

"I cut all my hair off," he said. "I got tired of taking care of it. Right now, it's a summer cut, but who knows what I might have by the time the season gets here."

Pollard has made 460 career starts and appeared in 57 playoff games since being drafted by Detroit in the first round (19th overall) in 1997.

"Adding Scot to our roster gives us more depth, size, toughness and experience," Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said. "We believe Scot can be a valuable contributor to our team as we continue to build a championship level team here in Cleveland."

Pollard played 33 games with the Pistons before being dealt to Atlanta for Christian Laettner. After being waived the Hawks, Pollard signed as a free agent with Sacramento and spent six seasons with the Kings.

He was traded to the Pacers in a three-team deal in 2003. In Indiana, Pollard felt restricted as the Pacers played a slower brand of ball than he was used to with the Kings. He's looking forward to the chance to get out and run with LeBron James and the Cavs.

"This is definitely a team on the upswing," he said. "We've got a chance to be one of the top two or three teams in the East, and we have a legitimate chance to get out of the East."

Andriuskevicius was a project for the Cavaliers, who acquired the 7-foot-2 Lithuanian last year from Orlando for a second-round draft pick and cash. He played just nine minutes in six games for Cleveland, spending most of the season in the NBA's Developmental League.

"Marty is a young and talented kid and he made good strides during the past year, but ultimately this trade puts us in a more flexible position with our roster," Ferry said.

Basden, 23, played in 19 games for the Bulls last season, averaging 2.1 points, 1.5 rebounds.

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http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9608391

[edwardcyh]

Originally Posted by edwardcyh

Cavaliers sign Scot Pollard

I am just throwing names out there considering Dallas GM Draft is in the 7th round, and couple teams are still struggling with the lack of bigs. Pollard is no starter, but definitely bench worthy.

[xray]

He's always had a hair issue, and as a GM, that would concern me.

Shows you what kind of GM I would make, eh?

[edwardcyh]

Originally Posted by bray1967

He's always had a hair issue, and as a GM, that would concern me.

Shows you what kind of GM I would make, eh?

Hair issue = ever-increasing forehead? LOL... Some of the older GM's are definitely having a hard time with it.

[edwardcyh]

Blazers' Randolph has name mentioned in sexual assault report
Aug. 21, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Police said Monday that Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Randolph is "involved" in a sexual assault report taken last week, but is not a suspect.

Sgt. Brian Schmautz, spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, said detectives are interviewing potential witnesses to the incident.

"The police bureau will now confirm that on August 14, 2006, an officer took a report of a sexual assault and that the report involved Zach Randolph," Schmautz said in an e-mailed release. "However, the Police Bureau is not identifying Zach Randolph as a suspect in the criminal investigation."

Schmautz declined to be more specific about Randolph and the report because of the investigation. The bureau would not let reporters read the police report.

Schmautz said the results of the investigation would be forwarded to the Multnomah County district attorney's office to present to a grand jury to decide whether any charges should be filed.

Randolph hired Portland attorney Stephen Houze to represent him, Houze's office confirmed Monday. Houze has represented a number of high-profile clients in Oregon, including his successful defense of former Blazers guard Damon Stoudamire on marijuana charges.

Team officials released a statement saying they could not comment because the matter is under investigation.

"Once we have all the facts, we will act accordingly," it said.

A message was left seeking comment from Randolph's agent, Raymond Brothers.

Randolph led the Blazers in scoring and rebounding last season, with 18 points and eight rebounds per game, as the team finished with the worst record in the NBA at 21-61 -- missing the playoffs for a third straight year.

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http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9612894

[edwardcyh]

Turkey survives Brazil after Barbosa chokes at the line
Aug. 22, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

HAMAMATSU, Japan -- Leandro Barbosa missed two free throws with six seconds left Tuesday and Turkey escaped with a 73-71 win over Brazil at the FIBA World Championship.

Barbosa had converted two free throws 20 seconds earlier to pull Brazil, which had trailed for most of the game, to within a point at 70-69.

But after consecutive timeouts and with the game on the line, the Phoenix Suns guard knocked both free throws off the rim.

After a series of free throws by each team in the remaining seconds, Turkey (3-0) emerged with the win and advanced to the second round.

Serkan Erdogan scored 21 points to lead Turkey. Barbosa was Brazil's top scorer with 26 points.

Turkey plays winless Qatar on Wednesday while Brazil takes on undefeated Greece.

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http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9613789

[xray]

Originally Posted by edwardcyh

Blazers' Randolph has name mentioned in sexual assault report

Randolph hired Portland attorney Stephen Houze to represent him...

Those two facts usually dont go together, unless there's smoke...