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Ron Howard Receives Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award
NBDL.com | April 17, 2013
Fort Wayne Mad Ants guard/forward Ron Howard is the recipient of the 2013 Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award, as voted on by the NBA Development League’s 16 head coaches, it was announced today. The award honors the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the court. View article »
Mike James: Mavs Dangerous if They Make Playoffs
Tim MacMahon | March 28, 2013
Mike James has every reason to believe the Dallas Mavericks are a playoff team. After all, they are 22-14 since the 37-year-old journeyman guard joined the Mavs on a 10-day deal in January. They are 9-3 in games that James has started. “Maybe I’m the rabbit’s foot,” James joked after Thursday’s shootaround. View article »
Jai Lucas Signs with Canton Charge
NBA.com/dleague | March 30, 2013
The Canton Charge have acquired guard Jai Lucas (5-10, 160, Texas) from the available player pool, the team announced today. Per team and league policy, terms of the contract were not released. Lucas, 24, has had stints with both the Idaho Stampede and the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA Development League this season View article »
Mike James’ Winding Road to Breakout Role
Matthew Postins, Culture Map Dallas | March 20, 2013
How James ended up in Dallas is anyone’s guess. But the Mavericks are certainly glad he did. He’s added ballast to a point guard rotation that needed a veteran hand and, in these final days as the Mavericks try desperately to earn a playoff berth, head coach Rick Carlisle has turned to the 37-year-old as a starter. View article »
Taquan Dean is Back in Italy
Eurobasket.com | December 09, 2012
Taquan Dean resigned with his former team Sidigas Avellino in Italy’s top league at the end of November. Dean made his debut for the team yesterday starting and playing for 26 minutes while scoring 10 points in a tough loss for Avellino. Dean hopes to help them bounce back for their next game on December 23rd. View article »
John Lucas III grateful for his dad’s tips
Neil Hayes, Chicago Sun Time | March 16, 2012
John Lucas III’s father read his son’s lips after he made that fadeaway jumper over LeBron James late in Wednesday’s upset of the Heat at the United Center. The longtime former NBA player and coach was one of many who reached out to Lucas III after his 24-point performance against Miami. View article »
Lucas III sparks Rose-less Bulls to win over Heat
Associated Press | March 14, 2012
John Lucas III could feel it as soon as he stepped on the court. Shots were falling and they didn’t stop dropping until the final buzzer. Good thing, too, since Derrick Rose wasn’t available. Lucas scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 106-102 with their star sidelined in a charged showdown between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams Wednesday night. View article »
Bulls bring back Mike James for third time
K.C. Johnson, Tribune reporter | March 14, 2012
Mike James has signed with the Chicago Bulls for a third time, a move that officially will be announced later Wednesday. James signed a 10-day contract and could be signed for a veteran’s minimum contract for the remainder of the season when that contract expires, sources said. View article »
Heat Keep Streak Going After Defeating Dragons 70-69
ABL News | March 11, 2012
Tiras Wade had a chance to stun the Tan Binh Stadium but his running shot at the buzzer fell short and the sold out Tan Binh Stadium was rocking as Saigon Heat beat Westports Malaysia Dragons 70-69 to record their third straight win. Jonathan Jones had a monster game for Saigon Heat with 19 points and 22 rebounds while Jahmar Thrope finished with 18 points. View article »
Rashad McCants carried Caciques victory over Brujos, 82-79
Boricuas Ballers | March 11, 2012
Former North Carolina guard Rashad McCants carried the Caciques de Humacao 82 – 79 victory over Brujos de Guayama in the BSN on Saturday night. McCants had a huge game for the Caciques by hitting 5 of 9 shot attempts (4/8 from 3-point range and 1/2 from the foul line), and finish with a game-high 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block shot in 36 minutes. View article »
Jahmar Thorpe Scores 24 Points in Debut as Heat Beat Slingers
ABL News | March 7, 2012
t did not take long for Jahmar Thorpe to show his coach what he can do on the court. Thorpe, who just joined the Heat, led all scoring with 24 points in his debut with Saigon Heat to beat the JobStreet.com Singapore Slingers 72-67 tonight. View article »