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Knicks Sign Jamison Brewer

Aug 27, 2004 3:07 PM EST

New York Knicks president Isiah Thomas announced today that free-agent guard Jamison Brewer has been signed to a contract.

Brewer, 6-4, 180-pounds, played in 13 games last season for the Indiana Pacers, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 assists in 12.3 minutes.

He is a three-year player who has averaged 1.6 points, 1.2 assists and 7.9 minutes over 36 career games.

“The addition of Jamison to our roster helps solidify our backcourt,” Thomas said. “He is a great passer and defender with outstanding speed and quickness.”

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Jones Looking For the Go-Ahead

Aug 15, 2004 5:10 PM EST

Former Oregon Duck swingman Freddie Jones is ready to play again five weeks after major undergoing surgery to repair his left shoulder.

"They (the doctors) said everything looked cool after the surgery," Jones said on Thursday.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, is excited for Jones return and very pleased with how Jones has been able to maintain his conditioning despite his circumstances.

"He's actually nine pounds lighter than he was at the end of the season, which is a great indication that he's taking care of himself," Carlisle said. "Make no mistake, Fred Jones is an important guy for our team. He was real steady for us last year. He was excellent defensively and offensively he made a lot of good things happen.

Via The Indystar

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Artest Wants to Stay

Aug 15, 2004 10:17 AM EST

The talk of Ron Artest going to Sacramento for forward Peja Stojakovic is now a widespread rumor.

But Artest does not want to entertain the idea.

"I was told the rumors about me being traded weren't true, but I haven't spoken to (Pacers president Larry) Bird," Artest said. "I know a lot of Indiana fans don't like it; they don't want me to go. Obviously, it's a business. But everywhere I go, people tell me they are not feeling it."

Stojakovic's recent demand for a trade led to the speculation on a swap of all-stars.

Stojakovic will earn $6.875 million next season, while Artest receives $6.2 million.

Via Indianapolis Star

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Pacers Aug 2004 Archive

  • Stojakovic for Artest 'just talk,' Bird says

    Indianapolis Star | Aug 15, 2004

    Larry Bird and the Pacers are putting their best efforts forward to squash rumors surrounding defensive specialist Ron Artest being involved in trade talk for unhappy King Peja Stojakovic.

  • Stojakovic for Artest Is Just Hearsay

    The Indystar | Aug 13, 2004

    Larry Bird has quashed the rumors swirling around a proposed trade which would land Peja Stojakovic in Indiana and Ron Artest in Sacramento just as quickly as they started.

  • Jermaine: Please Get Dampier

    ESPN | Aug 10, 2004

    Jermaine O'Neal would like some big help in the frontcourt.

  • O'Neal Tunes Up

    Indianapolis Star | Aug 9, 2004

    Jermaine O'Neal is recovering from an injury and will miss the Olympics.