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Today in Sports History: August 2nd
(Olajuwon in a Raptors uniform. Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant, Getty Images) 8/02/1979 - Munson perishes in crash Yankees star Thurman Munson dies in a private plane crash at the age of 32. Munson's accident would serve as a constant reminder any time an athlete either did something reckless or...
First Quarter Defense Does In Nets
It was one of those 36-minutes-is-not-enough nights at the Izod Center Friday night, as the Nets were unable to recover from a first-quarter onslaught by the Raptors. Playing without Chris Bosh, Toronto scored 32 points on 14-23 shooting in the opening 12...
Game 55 - Nets vs. Raptors - Friday, February 19, 8:00
For the second game in a row, the Nets will not have to face one of 2010 free agency's top players. Chris Bosh will be out vs. the Nets, just as Dwyane Wade was, other than for a few minutes, Wednesday. Bosh was injured late in Wednesday's loss to the...
Bosh: "Nets Don't Really Know What They're Doing"
Wondering how this coaching carousel is being perceived by top free agents? Here's what Chris Bosh had to say, buried in the AP summary of All-Star Weekend doings: "You never know, but Coach K, he's been at Duke for a very long time, so...I don't see it," Bosh...
Despite Rumors, Colangelo Likely to Stay in Toronto
Bryan Colangelo has gotten the Raptors into the playoffs twice in the four years he's been GM in Toronto. Before that, he had a successful career in Phoenix. Now there are rumors Mikhail Prokhorov would like to hire him to replace Rod Thorn. While his...
Thorn: "Not Looking to Trade CDR"
Rod Thorn told Fred Kerber the Nets are "not looking to trade Chris", adding there's been interest. "I can understand why [teams] like him. He has talent and a small salary." Thorn also said he doesn't have a short list of coaching candidates and Kiki...
For Nets and Others, One-Stop Shop for Free Agents
It's getting harder to imagine a top-tier free agent wanting to join the Nets in 2010, but Rod Thorn (or whoever replaces him) knows there's only one place to call: CAA. The Hollywood agency reps LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. It also reps Devin...
Locker Room Immaturity Factor in Harris' Departure
Del Harris quit the Nets because he'd been told he wouldn't make the short list for the head coaching job next season...and because of a lack of maturity in the locker room. Adrian Wojnarowski implies Chris Douglas-Roberts and Terrence Williams were the big...
Nets Let Game Get Away in Second Half
The Nets fell to 1-24 on the road Wednesday night, unable to hang with the improved Raptors in Toronto. The Nets quickly went down 11 points, but the second unit turned the game around with an 18-3 run that spanned the first and second quarters. It was tight...
Game 48 - Nets @ Raptors - Wednesday, February 3, 7:00
How's this for a road trip: three games in four nights, followed by a visit to Cleveland. The Nets could use the rest, but will have to wait until the All-Star break. The first stop is across the border vs. the surging Raptors. After a slow start, Toronto has...
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