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January 22, 2005
Knicks coach Wilkens resigns
The 67-year-old Lenny Wilkens resigns as New York Knicks head coach.
He must have watched Sports Center on ESPN last night; after losing 91-92 to Tracy McGrady, Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets, nobody had kind words or even words of encouragement for the team and coach who have now lost 9 of their last 10 games.
Assistant coach Herb Williams will take over head coaching responsibilities at least for the rest of the season.
Len throwing in the towel [NY Post]
Wilkens resigns; Williams takes over Knicks [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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January 21, 2005
Carlos Arroyo Traded to Pistons
Utah Jazz is trading point guard Carlos Arroyo to the Detroit Pistons. The trade sends center Elden Campbell and a future first-round pick to Utah.
Arroyo lost favor in Utah [ESPN.com]
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Artest to start practice with Pacers
Originally, Artest was not allowed to play or practice with the Indiana Pacers for the rest of the season. The league finally gave in and he can start practice with the team Monday. Stephen Jackson will come off his 30-game suspension Wednesday next week.
No word on shorter suspension, but Walsh hopeful [ESPN.com]
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January 18, 2005
Kobe Bryant out at least five games
With a severely sprained right ankle, Bryant will miss at least five games. The injury occurred Thursday night when Bryant landed on Ira Newble's right foot while going for a rebound under the Cavaliers' basket.
Bryant on injured list, out at least five games [Yahoo Sports / AP]
Update: Looks like Bryant will miss at least two more weeks:
Bryant to be sidelined at least two more weeks [Yahoo Sports / AP]
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January 14, 2005
12 stitches for Evans after crash landing
"Evans, who was soaring for a dunk late in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 107-93 win over Utah, was fouled hard by Kirk Snyder and Carlos Boozer on his descent. Evans hit the floor loudly enough for the second-deck fans to cringe, his head bouncing on the court" ... "Evans, who lay still for nearly a minute before wobbling his way to the locker room, suffered a concussion and needed 12 stitches."
12 stitches for Evans after crash landing [SacBee]
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January 12, 2005
Season over for Jefferson
It looks like New Jersey Nets forward Richard Jefferson is out for the season with a ruptured ligament in his left wrist. The injury requires surgery and three months of rehabilitation. Jefferson accuses Chauncey Billups of dirty play.
Nets: Season over for Jefferson [The Star-Ledger]
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January 10, 2005
Kings trade Christie to Magic for guard Mobley, forward Bradley
"Veteran Kings guard Doug Christie was traded Monday to the Orlando Magic for Cuttino Mobley and Michael Bradley."
Kings trade Christie to Magic for guard Mobley, forward Bradley [SacBee]
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January 06, 2005
Gilbert buys the Cavaliers
Dan Gilbert, owner and founder of Quicken Loans, is buying the Cleveland Cavaliers for $375 million. The current owner, Gordon Gund and his brother bought the team for $20 million in 1983.
Gilbert buys the Cavaliers [The Plain Dealer]
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