The Kelenna Azubuike era didn’t last long. The Mavericks have included the small forward in the deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Mavs traded the No. 17 pick, Tyler Zeller, and Azubuike to the Cavs for the Nos. 24, 33 and 34 picks. Dallas acquired Oregon State guard Jared Cunningham with the first-round pick and Florida State power…
Former Cat Kelenna Azuibuike traded by Dallas Mavericks
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike signs with Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks signed swingman Kelenna Azubuike to fill the roster spot vacated by Thursday’s release of Sean Williams. Although Azubuike hasn’t played since early in the 2009-10 season because of a knee injury, Mavericks officials are intrigued by the progress Azubuike has made in his rehabilitation efforts, sources said. Azubuike will receive a deal…
The New York Knicks have waived former Cat Kelenna Azubuike
The New York Knicks have waived guard Kelenna Azubuike, who never played for the team while recovering from major knee surgery. Azubuike was acquired from Golden State on July 9 in the sign-and-trade deal that sent David Lee to the Warriors. He was expected to be ready early in the season after missing the last 73 games in 2009-10, but never got into a game despite saying recently he believed he was close. The move Monday opens a roster spot for a Knicks team that is looking to add size.
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike might not be ready to play this season
Coach Mike D’Antoni gave his most damning assessment of Kelenna Azubuike’s status last night, as the Knicks worse fears are being realized that he might not be ready this season or ever play a game for the team. “He’s not ready, physically,” D’Antoni said of Azubuike, who is recovering from left knee surgery. “If you watch the scrimmages, he doesn’t have the pop and it’s going to be a while before he gets it back. He can [play in] scrimmages, but he’s not strong enough or able to go sideways or able to have an NBA physical talent level. It’s just not there yet.”
Former Cat Kelenna Azubuike may be ready for start of season
According to Hoopsworld.com’s Alex Kennedy on twitter, Kelenna Azubuike may possibly be ready to play on game night.
March 27, 2005: Sparks’ 3 forces first OT, but Spartans prevail
They do things big in Texas. Kentucky [singlepic id=557 w=300 h=200 mode=watermark float=right]and Michigan State affirmed that Old West credo last night in an NCAA Tournament region final for the ages. Michigan State won by a nose at the finish line. Well, actually two overtimes past the finish line. Read article.