Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
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Iran in Olympic basketball after 60-year drought
Iran in Olympic basketball after 60-year drought
DOUG ALDEN,
Jul 20, 2008
Suddenly, basketball matters in Iran. Normally the sport is an afterthought given the popularity of soccer, weightlifting and wrestling. But that has all changed now that Iran's national basketball team is preparing for its first Olympic appearance in 60 years. "For every athlete, it is like a dream to participate in the Olympic Games -- especially for us because basketball in Iran is not that ... ...More |
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Jazz Team Report
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Jazz Team Report Jul 17, 2008
Unlike the New Orleans Hornets, who moved quickly to complete a contract extension with Chris Paul at the start of the free agent negotiating period in July, the Jazz have not been gripped by the same urgency with Deron Williams.
It has nothing to do with any lack of interest on the Jazz's part at ensuring Williams stays put in Utah for the foreseeable future. But with Williams vacationing in Mexico, the Jazz did not meet with the star guard and his representatives until July 9.
Williams came out of the meeting with general manager Kevin O'Connor saying he believed they would agree to an extension in a matter of days. But Williams also expressed some concerns about the Jazz's future direction. The Jazz have three players—Carlos Boozer, Mehmet Okur and Kyle ...More |
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Pts | Reb | Ast |
| Utah | 106.2 | 40.9 | 26.4 |
| Opponents | 99.3 | 37.8 | 19.9 |
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