Peep Show
By Terry Brown
NBA Insider
Thursday, August 7
10:38 AM ET
Coleman
Philadelphia 76ers: Derrick Coleman is back as the starting center for the Sixers. But that doesn't mean he has to like it. "If that's what I have to do, then that's what I have to do," he told the Philadelphia Inquirer of not being able to play power forward. "Do I like it? No, I don't like it." The deal, signed Wednesday, is reportedly for $13.5 million over three years. "If the season started today, he's our starting center -- I think he understands that," head coach Randy Ayers said. "Our ability to give him minutes at [power forward] is a matter of how quickly some of the other guys develop."
Atlanta Hawks: Terry Stotts didn't get the head coaching job in Milwaukee. The good news, though, is that he's still the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. "Being a head coach in the NBA is all that matters," Stotts said to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "It doesn't matter where it is." Stotts' contract expires on Aug. 15, and with ownership still up in the air, he isn't exactly sure if he'll be retained. "To be honest. I like the Hawks situation. I like our team," he said. "I like our prospects. I know there is uncertainty with the ownership --- of when this is going to be finished --- but if we are able to sign a couple of free agents, this is a great situation. We have a great nucleus with JT [Jason Terry, who's a restricted free agent] Theo [Ratliff] and Shareef [Adbur-Rahim]."
Nash
Dallas Mavericks: Steve Nash may be the starting point guard for the Mavericks but he's also Canadian and the Globe and Mail is reporting that the two-time all-star has committed to playing for his national team in the upcoming Olympic qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. "It's an important summer and he wants to help Canada qualify for the Olympics," said a Nash representative. Nash was unable to play for his team in recent competition because Mavs owner Mark Cuban threatened to withdraw insurance coverage if he were hurt while playing.
Utah Jazz: The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that the Jazz have added Michael Ruffin, a 6-foot-8 power forward, to the roster. Ruffin was a second-round pick of the Bulls in 1999 and spent the last two seasons playing Spain.
By Terry Brown
NBA Insider
Thursday, August 7
10:38 AM ET
Coleman
Philadelphia 76ers: Derrick Coleman is back as the starting center for the Sixers. But that doesn't mean he has to like it. "If that's what I have to do, then that's what I have to do," he told the Philadelphia Inquirer of not being able to play power forward. "Do I like it? No, I don't like it." The deal, signed Wednesday, is reportedly for $13.5 million over three years. "If the season started today, he's our starting center -- I think he understands that," head coach Randy Ayers said. "Our ability to give him minutes at [power forward] is a matter of how quickly some of the other guys develop."
Atlanta Hawks: Terry Stotts didn't get the head coaching job in Milwaukee. The good news, though, is that he's still the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. "Being a head coach in the NBA is all that matters," Stotts said to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "It doesn't matter where it is." Stotts' contract expires on Aug. 15, and with ownership still up in the air, he isn't exactly sure if he'll be retained. "To be honest. I like the Hawks situation. I like our team," he said. "I like our prospects. I know there is uncertainty with the ownership --- of when this is going to be finished --- but if we are able to sign a couple of free agents, this is a great situation. We have a great nucleus with JT [Jason Terry, who's a restricted free agent] Theo [Ratliff] and Shareef [Adbur-Rahim]."
Nash
Dallas Mavericks: Steve Nash may be the starting point guard for the Mavericks but he's also Canadian and the Globe and Mail is reporting that the two-time all-star has committed to playing for his national team in the upcoming Olympic qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico. "It's an important summer and he wants to help Canada qualify for the Olympics," said a Nash representative. Nash was unable to play for his team in recent competition because Mavs owner Mark Cuban threatened to withdraw insurance coverage if he were hurt while playing.
Utah Jazz: The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that the Jazz have added Michael Ruffin, a 6-foot-8 power forward, to the roster. Ruffin was a second-round pick of the Bulls in 1999 and spent the last two seasons playing Spain.
