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Australia Beats China, Holds Yao To 14

Australia's defense overwhelmed China in the Boomers' 67-55 win on Wednesday, holding Yao Ming to only 14 points in the process, the Associated Press is reporting.

The Houston Rockets center was 5-for-8 from the field in 30 minutes. Yao had few touches as Australia forced 25 turnovers.

"We have a lot to improve on in a short time, but we will do our best," Yao said.

Via ESPN


Sixers Reach Agreement With Ivey

The Sixers have reached an agreement with former Milwaukee guard Royal Ivey, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

Ivey will not officially sign a minimum-salary contract until Monday, which is believed to be for 2 years and include a significant guarantee.

"He's a very tough kid who is better offensively than people think," said Keith Glass, Ivey's agent. "His defense and aggressiveness tend to overshadow his offense, but he's gotten better offensively each year."

Via Philadelphia Daily News


Bucks Sign Malik Allen

The Milwaukee Bucks have added center Malik Allen, whom Scott Skiles coached in Chicago, the Associated Press is reporting.

Allen is joined by point guard Tyronn Lue, who agreed to a contract on Wednesday and signed on Thursday.

Both Allen and Lue finished last season with the Mavericks.

Via ESPN


Bucks Jul 2008 Archive

  • Lue Signs With Bucks

    The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics both missed out on their free agent target on Wednesday, when point guard Tyronn Lue agreed to a two year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Bucks Sign Second-Round Pick Mbah A Moute

    The Milwaukee Bucks signed Luc Richard Mbah a Moute to a multi-year contract, General Manager John Hammond announced Wednesday.

  • Kwame Brown Works Out For Bucks

    The Milwaukee Bucks worked out former first overall pick Kwame Brown on Wednesday.

  • Bogut To Sign $72.5M Deal

    Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sign a five-year, $72.5 million extension later this week, his agent said Wednesday.

  • Bucks Sign No. 8 Draft Pick Alexander To Contract

    The Milwaukee Bucks signed #8 pick Joe Alexander to a rookie contract on Tuesday.

  • Jefferson Now Happy With Trade

    Richard Jefferson was introduced by the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, and he says that he is now happy with the trade.

  • Bucks To Introduce Jefferson On Monday

    The Bucks plan to introduce Richard Jefferson to the Milwaukee media on Monday.

  • Despite Offers From Other Teams, Najera Wants To Stay In Denver

    Forward Eduardo Najera has received inquiries from Dallas, San Antonio, Milwaukee, and Seattle, but he wants to remain loyal to Denver and stick with the Nuggets.

  • Bogut Sets Deadline For Contract Talks

    Bucks' center Andrew Bogut has set a deadline for the negotiations on a new deal this summer.