Coleman Out For Hornets Preseason As Heart Condition Squeezes Lineup
Charlotte Hornets center Coleman is out for the preseason due to a heart condition and delayed return to practice amid new blood thinning medication. Coach Paul Silas remains confident for the Oct. 31 opener in Atlanta but notes timing will be off. Eldridge Recasner misses tonight's opener to attend birth of his daughter.
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Silas reflects on Phills era as team moves on
Philis Tonight coach Silas says the squad is distancing itself from Bobby Phills' death in January. He notes it was a major setback and that new players, unaware of the loss, bring a fresh dynamic. He adds the roster shakeup has a positive side by reducing reminders of Phills.
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Magloire Impresses Knicks In Training Camp
Silas says Jamaal Magloire, the team’s first round pick last June, has made a real positive impression. Brown adds Magloire has played very well and stands out, predicting he will be a good one as he grasps things quickly in camp.
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Iverson Meets Rap Critics Over Offensive Album
Allen Iverson met with a civil rights group and critics after his rap album drew offense for violent references and derogatory terms about gays women and blacks. He said the lyrics would stay while he apologized previously and a meeting offered cautious support from some advocates. Spike Lee criticized the material though supporting Iverson as an athlete.
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Iverson shines in tough night as 76ers top Spurs
Iverson scored 15 points in 23 minutes as Philadelphia beat San Antonio 92 87 in a preseason opener. Tyronne Hill added 11 points eight rebounds, while Speedy Claxton contributed eight points eight assists. Brown announced he would miss Mexico City and Chapel Hill trips.
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Brown Leads Hornets in Fresh Start and Training Camp
New Hornets starter Dennis Brown, traded from Miami, embraces a leadership role as he helps integrate 10 newcomers and adapt to Silas’s system. He stresses hard work, team chemistry, and readiness for the Oct. 31 opener at Atlanta amid position changes and preseason adjustments.
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