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07/15/2010 -
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -On the job as the New Jersey Nets' general manager less than a day, Billy King already is deep into the hunt for a power forward.
King has spoken to outgoing general manager Rod Thorn, new coach Avery Johnson and more than a couple of agents looking to secure a job for one of their clients.
The 44-year-old King is more than ready to listen, he's just in no hurry. It's one of the lessons he learned in his 10-year stint as president and general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, and that patience is something that he is bringing to his new job.
King was introduced as Nets GM on Thursday, saying his goal is to win a title with the NBA's worst team a year ago.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
<< Canadiens sign Desharnais
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward
David Desharnais to a one-year contract.
Desharnais led Hamilton, Montreal's American Hockey League affiliate, in
scoring last season with a franchise-reco
<< Spurs, Clippers to play preseason game in Mexico
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers
will square off against one another in a preseason game in Mexico City on
October 12, 2010, the NBA announced Thursday.
The event will mark the 19th time
<< Rondo, Chandler and Robin Lopez named to USA Basketball team
Colorado Springs, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was
among three players added to the 2010-12 USA Basketball team, chairman Jerry
Colangelo announced on Thursday.
Also selected were centers Tyson Chandler of th
<< In the FCS Huddle: Stony Brook intriguing on, off the field
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When the NIT came to Stony Brook in March,
the Seawolves' football players were in attendance. Similarly, when Stony
Brook hosted NCAA men's lacrosse in May, the football players were there.
The Seawolves,
Montana State adds JUCO pair >>
Bozeman, MT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Montana State has added junior college
transfers Grayson Galloway and Tyler Potter for the upcoming season.
Galloway, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound quarterback, played the last two seasons at
Santa Rosa (Calif.) Junior
Wild second half could be on the way >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the National League's first All-Star Game win over the
American League in 14 years now in the books, we turn the page to the second
half of the season, when teams really start to kick it into high gear.
History tells
Twyner to coach Western Illinois receivers >>
Macomb, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gunnard Twyner, a former all-conference wide
receiver at Western Illinois University, will coach the position at his alma
mater this season.
Twyner will serve as wide receivers coach under head coach Mark Hendri
Nuggets re-sign Carter, add Shelden Williams >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets brought back guard Anthony
Carter on Thursday and also added free agent forward/center Shelden Williams.
The 35-year-old Carter posted 3.3 points and 3.0 assists per contest in 54
games
Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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