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NBA Tidbits: Allen Iverson, Stephen Jackson and C.J. Watson

Benjie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:10:26 +0000

Allen Iverson and Memphis Grizzlies mutually agreed to part ways. Iverson played just three games before taking a leave of absence last November 7 to attend to personal matters. The Memphis Grizzlies are willing to trade the former league MVP or settle his one-year contract in any other means as acceptable by both parties. Iverson has publicly shown his frustration playing for the team in a rebuilding process and with limited playing time.

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Stephen Jackson of the Golden State Warriors finally got his wish to leave the team. The Warriors sent Jackson together with guard Acie Law to Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Raja Bell and Vladimir Radmanovic.

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C.J. Watson of the Golden State Warriors was tested positive for H1N1 Virus. The 6-2 point guard out of Tennessee will be out indefinitely and has been treated accordingly by the team.

NBA Tidbits: Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade and more

Benjie — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:33:46 +0000

Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic was fined for $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing game officials in his blog. Howard was frustrated following their loss to Detroit last week in which he fouled out of the game.

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Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat was handpicked by Michael Jordan to debut the Air Jordan shoe 25^th anniversary release. The shoe will be launched on February 13, 2010.

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NBA All-Star ballot was officially unveiled in Dallas, Texas. There are 120 players listed in the ballot and the voters may select two guards, two forwards and a center for each conference. Voting will be until January 18, 2010 and the starters will be announced three days later. Next year’s All-Star weekend will be held in Dallas, Texas on February 12-14.

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Orlando Magic swingman Vince Carter has returned to the team’s lineup. He missed four games due to his ankle injury against Charlotte last week.

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Shaquille O’neal of the Cleveland Cavaliers and his wife are splitting up. Shaquille’s wife Va’Shaundya filed for legal separation with intent to divorce because of irreconcilable differences. The two have been married for almost seven years and blessed with four children.

NBA Tidbits: Yi, Udoka, Miller and Lieberman

Benjie — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:07:37 +0000

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China’s Yi Jianlian of the New Jersey Nets hopes to be back in the team’s lineup within the month after the MRI revealed that the damage on his knee was not too bad after all. He was injured in their game against Charlotte Bobcats Monday night, November 2.

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Sacramento Kings recently signed Ime Udoka. The 6’6 swingman played for the San Antonio Spurs the past two seasons before joining Portland Trail Blazers in the pre-season. He was later waived by Trail Blazers just before the regular season opened.

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Newly-acquired Mike Miller of the Washington Wizards sprained his left shoulder in their game against Miami Heat Tuesday night, November 3 and may miss Wizards’ next few games.

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Former Olympian Nancy Lieberman will become the first female D-League Coach. She will mentor Frisco, an affiliate of Dallas Mavericks in the coming 2010-2011 NBA Developmental League season.