Sep 30, 2001 10:12 PM EST
Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel reports: There is a reason so many of the preseason publications devoted to the NBA turned their focus in the Eastern Conference to the Orlando Magic, thinking they can leapfrog past Miami, New York and Philadelphia.
The name recognition is unmatched, and -- on paper -- the roster looks like the strongest in Orlando since Shaquille O'Neal left town.
The trick will be turning hype into reality when training camp opens Tuesday at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
"We have the potential to be a great team," Armstrong said. "I don't think anyone can question that. But that means nothing. Look at Portland last year. Looking good on paper doesn't win games. You can scare the bad teams away, but the good teams, you better be ready to play."
Also, The Magic are expected to add center/forward Todd Fuller to their roster today.
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The Charlotte Hornets streak of not being about to re-sign their own free agents officially ended at 27 after Lee Nailon signed with the team on Friday. The streak dated back to October 1995. Only $48,573 of Nailon's $615,850 will be guaranteed.
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Sep 29, 2001 11:22 PM EST
The Los Angeles Clippers signed five free agents Friday, including former Arizona star Miles Simon, who averaged 23.3 points in 22 games for an Italian team last season.
Simon was with the Orlando Magic in the 1998-99 season.
The Clippers, who begin training camp Tuesday at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, Calif., also signed forwards Ansu Sesay, Harold Jamison and Obinna Ekezie and center Neil Edwards.
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Sep 2001 Archive
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| Sep 29, 2001
Thanks for the memories... now get out!
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| Sep 28, 2001
The Star Tribune reports that forward Tom Hammonds announced Friday he has retired from the NBA and will pursue a career in drag racing fulltime.
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| Sep 28, 2001
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| Sep 28, 2001
Guards Ricky Price, Reggie Geary and Nate Green will be on hand when camp opens Tuesday at the Palace practice gym.
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| Sep 28, 2001
Center Felton Spencer, who made 18 token appearances with the Knicks last season, re-signed with New York on Friday.
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| Sep 28, 2001
Forward Lee Nailon, at an impasse with the Hornets all summer, came to term with Charlotte on Friday.
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| Sep 28, 2001
Houston offers Jackson a Home
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| Sep 27, 2001
Dennis Scott, once a hero with the Orlando Magic for his three point shooting ability, has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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| Sep 27, 2001
The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen reports the Rockets have picked up the option on the fourth year of Kenny Thomas' rookie contract.
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| Sep 27, 2001
The LA Times reports that the Lakers are expected to sign veteran shooter Dennis Scott to a one-year contract today.
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| Sep 27, 2001
Israel Gutierrez of the Palm Beach Post reports: Still in need of a big body to play behind Alonzo Mourning, the Miami Heat are close to signing third-year forward/center Lari Ketner.
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| Sep 27, 2001
Having won three consecutive championships with the Chicago Bulls, Dickey Simpkins will try to help the Los Angeles Lakers make it three in a row.
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| Sep 26, 2001
With the Knicks possessing a surplus of point guards, Rick Brunson declined the club's invitation to training camp and instead is on the verge of signing a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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| Sep 26, 2001
The Desert News reports that Russian rookie Andrei Kirilenko has signed with the Jazz, basketball operations vice president Kevin O'Connor said Tuesday, and the team is confident veteran free agent John Stockton will do the same shortly.
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| Sep 26, 2001
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| Sep 26, 2001
Jordan to find new site in L.
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| Sep 26, 2001
Jordan ranks 12th among 16 Wizards under contract after signing a two-year contract with a starting salary of $1 million.
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| Sep 25, 2001
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| Sep 25, 2001
Mike Penberthy, a relative unknown from The Master's College until he dazzled the Lakers with his 3-point shooting touch a year ago, re-signed with the team Monday, according to the LA Daily News.
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| Sep 24, 2001
Troubled swingman Rodney Buford returned to the Miami Heat after signing a 1-year contract.
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| Sep 24, 2001
After being waived seven times in four years, Kevin Ollie is happy to finally receive a guaranteed contract after the Chicago Bulls signed him on Monday.
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| Sep 24, 2001
Steve Wyche of the washington Post reports that Michael Jordan has decided to end his three-year retirement from the NBA to play for the Washington Wizards and will announce his intentions as early as today, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
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| Sep 23, 2001
Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News reports: In a long-awaited move Friday, the Spurs made the latest in their flurry of offseason transactions the same way they started — by getting Tony Parker.
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| Sep 23, 2001
Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News reports: In a long-awaited move Friday, the Spurs made the latest in their flurry of offseason transactions the same way they started — by getting Tony Parker.
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| Sep 22, 2001
Cecil Harris of the Indianapolis Star reports that the Pacers Continued to fill out their roster with three signings.
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| Sep 22, 2001
The AP reports that free agent forward Jelani McCoy, late of the Seattle Sonics, has signed a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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| Sep 19, 2001
According to ESPN, the Rockets have signed Eddie Griffin, the #7 pick they acquired for 3 #1 draft picks on draft night.
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| Sep 17, 2001
The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent forward Monty Williams, General Manager John Gabriel announced today.
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| Sep 15, 2001
Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: With the Heat's 3-point shooting depleted by the offseason defections of Dan Majerle, Tim Hardaway and Bruce Bowen, Pat Riley's team restocked Friday by signing veteran swingman Sam Mack.
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| Sep 11, 2001
Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports: Michael Jordan might be headed back to the NBA as a player, but on Monday the Rockets landed the "Big O.
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| Sep 10, 2001
The Associated Press reports the Detroit Pistons have re-signed forward Brian Cardinal to a multiyear contract.
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| Sep 10, 2001
The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent guard Troy Hudson, General Manager John Gabriel has announced.
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| Sep 8, 2001
Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports: The Rockets ensured Friday that Steve Francis would be the foundation of their rebuilding for two more seasons, picking up their option on the fourth year of his contract.
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| Sep 7, 2001
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| Sep 7, 2001
Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that Dana Barros has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pistons worth $1.
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| Sep 7, 2001
Mateen's Dream in Motown is Over
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| Sep 6, 2001
The Seattle Supersonics announced on Thursday that they had signed the 12th Overall pick in the 2001 draft Vladimir Radmanovic.
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| Sep 6, 2001
The Seattle Times and AP report: The Sonics signed centers Predrag Drobnjak and Jerome James to contracts, Sonics General Manager Rick Sund announced yesterday.
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