Topic: Oakland

West has prominent role with Warriors

AFP American Edition - 273 days ago
NBA legend Jerry West, the newest member of the Golden State executive board, was hired to be more than just a figurehead with the Warriors.But the Hall of Famer and 14-time all-star says he is not planning on stepping on any toes ...
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US names more NBA stars, sets world training plan

AFP American Edition - 658 days ago
NBA Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans and Tayshaun Prince, a member of the 2008 Olympic gold medal US team, were among four NBA players added Tuesday to the 2010-2012 US lineup.Sacramento guard Evans, Detroit Pistons playmaker Prince, Oklahoma City's Jeff Green ...
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Tyreke Evans wins NBA Rookie of the Year award

AP News - 663 days ago
Sacramento's Tyreke Evans beats out Curry, Jennings to win NBA Rookie of the Year awardTyreke Evans has won hundreds of trophies in his young basketball career and many of them seem to have lost an arm, a basketball or some other piece ...
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Rookie of year says buzzer beater his top moment

Reuters US Online Report Sports News - 663 days ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hitting a game-winning buzzer beater was the most memorable moment of the season for Sacramento's Tyreke Evans, named the NBA's rookie of the year on Thursday after leading his team in scoring.Evans, the fourth overall pick by Sacramento ...
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Hawks guard Jamal Crawford wins 6th man award

AP News - 665 days ago
Hawks guard Jamal Crawford wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year awardJamal Crawford already got what he wanted most — a trip to the playoffs.On Tuesday, he picked up an extra reward for his unselfishness.After willingly accepting a backup role for the ...
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Nuggets coach Karl misses game at Golden State

AFP American Edition - 726 days ago
Denver coach George Karl missed the Nuggets' NBA game at Golden State on Thursday, the first time he hasn't been on the bench since announcing he has throat cancer.Karl didn't travel with the team on their flight to Oakland, staying in Denver ...
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Rockets get to game at Golden State by boat

AP News - 846 days ago
Rockets take ferry to game against Warriors in OaklandAaron Brooks never figured he'd take a ferry to a game. "Houston is staying in San Francisco as is typical for visiting teams and had to get to the East Bay to face the ...
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A kinder, gentler Payton

Las Vegas Sun - 1301 days ago
Retiring Las Vegan cant curb enthusiasm about Team USA Payton grew up on 41st Street in the tough West Oakland projects and brought that attitude with him to the NBA. If they play the way theyve been playing, theyll be fine.Payton has ...
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