AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.

Western conference off-season update.

The Sporting News

| August 05, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Midwest Division

DALLAS MAVERICKS: The Mars already have more talent than any team in the league, so they entered the offseason set on maintaining the status quo. They took care of their top concern by re-signing C Raef LaFrentz. Finding defensive help on the wing and at power forward would help, but it is not necessary. The team also is spending much of its summer focusing on individual improvement--PF Dirk Nowitzki wants to improve his passing and to recover from nagging injuries.

DENVER NUGGETS: After dealing Raef LaFrentz, Nick Van Exel and Avery Johnson to Dallas in February, the team announced its intention to rebuild. In the end, it decided it ...

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and more
Raef LaFrentz to suit up for U.S. in World Championships.(Knight Ridder...
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Garcia, Art August 17, 2002 700+ words
...coverage, Mavericks center Raef LaFrentz arrived in San Francisco on...practice with the United States team for the upcoming World Championships...members of last season's Mavs team were scheduled to compete in...asking Wang to join the national team. Wang and the CBA remain at...
LaFrentz thrilled to be normal.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Bulpett, Steve January 19, 2005 700+ words
...STEVE BULPETT When Raef LaFrentz missed practice Sunday...was prepared for the Raef LaFrentz of past years - the...do things to help the team. It's definitely...few years. GRAPHIC: RAEF LAFRENTZ' STATS G FG FT Rpg...
THE WALKER TRADE; Celts deal Antoine to Dallas; Ainge says All-Star not part of...
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Bulpett, Steve October 21, 2003 700+ words
...rebounding team, a better shooting team and a better defensive team." Earlier, he lauded Walker...different direction with this team." That direction will be heavily...Czech Republic. "We feel that Raef LaFrentz is a quality center in this league...
Raef lands with old pal; Gets big boost from Williams.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Bulpett, Steve October 27, 2003 700+ words
...Byline: STEVE BULPETT Eric Williams and Raef LaFrentz were developing a decent relationship...Eric's a great teammate." And now Raef LaFrentz and Eric Williams are teammates again. Caption: IN THE FLOW: Celtics center Raef LaFrentz throws an outlet pass during practice...
LaFrentz signs seven-year, $67 million deal with Mavericks.(The Dallas Morning...
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Stein, Marc July 30, 2002 700+ words
...bigger salaries than Raef LaFrentz. They are Michael Finley...countered. "As far as a team, the pressure's on...Lewis, who met with team officials last Thursday...straight to the office of team doctor Tarek Souryal...202-383-6099): Raef LaFrentz. (c) 2002, The Dallas...
Midwest 2: Dallas Mavericks.
Magazine article from: Basketball Digest Langendorf, Jason November 1, 2003 700+ words
...the core of this team has remained stable since...champs. ON THE SPOT RAEF LAFRENTZ WAS CONSIDERED A DISAPpointment...be the glue of a great team. SF Antawn Jamison...perennial All-NBA. C Raef LaFrentz 9.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg...
THE WALKER TRADE; C's gain friend in LaFrentz; Pierce's KU teammate set to...
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Murphy, Mark October 21, 2003 700+ words
...coming from a very good team with a ton of talent, but it's a team where I could never really...the Celtics, big man Raef LaFrentz is hoping to prove he...corner jump shooter. ** RAEF LaFRENTZ Position: Center-forward...186. Named first-team All-America and Big...
THE WALKER TRADE; Pierce braces for new role.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Bulpett, Steve October 21, 2003 700+ words
...capable of, leading this team (and) being a vocal leader...s what makes up a great team. "I think with the talent...more out of newly acquired Raef LaFrentz, a former teammate at Kansas. "I know Raef LaFrentz," Pierce said. "I think...
For more facts and information, see all results
©2009 Gale, a part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
About us | FAQs | Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions
Other Gale sites: Encyclopedia.com | HighBeam Research | Acquire Content | Books & Authors | Goliath | MovieRetriever | Smart QandA