The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have signed Malik Hairston and free agent Brian Morrison. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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In the PRESS ENTERPRISE, Jeff Eisenberg writes “A role player for the Lakers a year ago after coming over from Orlando in a trade, Trevor Ariza showcased ball-hawking defense and an ability to score in transition in limited playing time before breaking a bone in his right foot in January. He exercised an option to stay with the Lakers during the offseason because he felt he’d have a chance at increased playing time this season. Lamar Odom will be given every opportunity to show he can flourish at the small forward spot, but coach Phil Jackson said he would not hesitate to replace the veteran forward with Ariza if it becomes necessary. Ariza lacks the physicality, experience or scoring touch of Odom, but the 23-year-old’s length, quickness and athleticism make him much more adept guarding opposing players on the perimeter.”
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The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed free-agent power forward-centre Jamal Sampson. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. Sampson, 6-foot-11, 235 pounds, is a five-year NBA veteran who has spent time with Denver, Sacramento, Charlotte, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee. He posted career-best totals of 3.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23 games for Charlotte in the 2004-05 season.
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In the BOSTON HERALD, Mark Murphy writes “Sam Cassell, after telling coach Doc Rivers throughout the summer that he would be back, made good on the promise yesterday morning by signing a one-year guaranteed contract with the Celtics. ‘I’m 38, and I made the All-Star team at 34 - I make the old guys who play at the YMCA proud,”Cassell said. “And if we win another championship, I might even play again. Who knows?’”
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In the BOSTON GLOBE, Marc J. Spears writes “the Celtics won an NBA-best 66 games last season before eventually beating the rival Lakers in the Finals. With newcomers Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen meshing with longtime Celtic Paul Pierce, and coach Doc Rivers leading the way, NBA commissioner David Stern believes Boston displayed what a team truly is. “Doc and the team gave the nation a real demonstration of team play,” Stern said. “I think that’s what we take away from the season, an extraordinary array of talented players demonstrating how they moved even to the next level by focusing on team play.’”
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Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 15 of her 19 points in the second half to help the Detroit Shock reach the WNBA finals for the third straight season with a 75-73 win Monday night over the New York Liberty.
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From their end, the Suns were happy to see the 36-year-old Shaquille O’Neal come back for his first full season with them in good shape and, by his own estimate, at the same weight (between 330 and 335) he was at when he led the Lakers to the first of three straight championships.
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As a result of concerns raised during routine pre-season cardiac screening, Nathan Jawai will be held out of practice until further tests are conducted. It is anticipated that these tests will be concluded later this week.
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Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced Monday that the team has exercised its fourth-year option on guard Ronnie Brewer for the 2009-10 season.
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