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Dice Feels Dissed by Thomas

When Antonio McDyess strolls the Garden hallways tonight, he will give the cold shoulder to Isiah Thomas.

"He never said anything to me when I was there, so what do I have to say to him now?" the former Knick, now an injury-listed Sun, told The Post yesterday.

"I'm happy to be out of that situation. I was feeling uncomfortable."

McDyess won't play tonight when the Suns visit for the first time since Jan. 5's Stephon Marbury blockbuster. He'll save his revenge for the Knicks' visit to Phoenix Feb. 25.

Via NY Post


Mavericks claim Scott Williams off waivers

DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks were awarded forward Scott Williams on a waiver claim Friday, giving them a much-needed defensive presence in the low post.

The 6-foot-10 Williams, a 13-year veteran, was waived Wednesday by the Phoenix Suns. There were reports in Los Angeles that the Lakers planned to sign Williams, but the Mavericks claimed his contract.

``The Lakers didn't put a claim on him,'' agent Arn Tellem said. ``He's happy. This is what he wanted.''

Williams appeared in 16 games for Phoenix, including 10 starts, and averaged 7.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. He won three NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93.

One of the league's worst defensive teams, the Mavericks have allowed teams to score 99.8 points _ the highest opponents' average of any NBA team.

Williams is expected to be uniform Saturday against Denver.

Dallas had an open spot on its roster and did not have to make another move.

Via Associated Press


Williams waived; likely to sign with Mavs.

The Phoenix Suns waived forward Scott Williams on Wednesday, freeing him up to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams' Agent, Arn Tellum, has assurance from all teams except the Los Angeles Lakers that they won't claim him off waivers.

However, the Lakers have shown no interest in Williams.

Williams is greatful to the Suns for letting go play for a contender.

"The Valley is home for me and my family," Williams said. "I look forward to coming back in the off-season and seeing everybody at Bank One Ballpark and Houston's (restaurant)."

Via Bob Young of the Arizona Republic


Suns Jan 2004 Archive

  • Mavericks could land Williams

    The Phoenix Suns are willing to release forward/center Scott Williams so that he can play for a contender in the Dallas Mavericks.

  • Stoudemire's won't rush back for Rookie Challenge

    Suns forward Amare Stoudemire's sore right toe and left ankle are healing but he won't rush back just to play in the Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend.

  • Stoudemire likely out for trip

    It is looking more and more likely that Amare Stoudemire will be sitting on the sidelines for Phoenix's entire five-game, seven-day trip.

  • Pistons tie franchise record with 13th straight win

    Joe Dumars was a key player on the Detroit Pistons team that won a franchise-record 13 straight games 14 seasons ago.

  • Suns place McDyess on injured list; activate Lampe

    LOS ANGELES (AP) The Phoenix Suns placed forward Antonio McDyess on the injured list Monday and activated forward/center Maciej Lampe.

  • Injured Stoudemire to miss 2 games

    "Forward Amare Stoudemire did not travel with the team to Los Angeles and will miss tonight's game against the Lakers and Wednesday's game in Denver after aggravating the left ankle that he sprained earlier this season.

  • Sore knee may sideline McDyess

    Suns forward Antonio McDyess might have to go on the injured list next because of pain in his surgically repaired left patella.

  • Grgurich to be fined

    "The league is expected to fine Suns assistant Tim Grgurich $7,500, probably today, for verbally abusing Seattle Times reporter Percy Allen during the fourth quarter of a Dec.

  • Marbury Fights Phoenix Rumors

    Isiah Thomas knew what he was doing when he traded for Marbury.

  • Thomas had interest from other teams

    It appears that other teams had interest in Isiah Thomas as a head coach before the Knicks snatched him up to be their team president.

  • Knicks Trade Evaluation

    Recently, people have been starting to talk about how Phoenix got a distinctly better deal out of the trade than New York.

  • Barkley to enter Ring of Honor on March 20

    "The (Phoenix) Suns announced Friday that Charles Barkley will go into the team's Ring of Honor at halftime of a March 20 game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Spurs sign ex-Knick Charlie Ward

    SAN ANTONIO (AP) Former Knicks point guard Charlie Ward chose connections over cash in signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Cabarkapa expected to return to action tonight

    Suns rookie forward Zarko Cabarkapa is expected to return to action tonight when Phoenix takes on the Sacramento Kings at America West Arena.

  • Colangelo not interested in Wallace for Marion swap

    Phoenix Suns Chairman Jerry Colangelo is not interested in trading Shawn Marion to Portland for Rasheed Wallace.

  • Vujanic wants to play for Phoenix next season

    Zarko Cabarkapa's friendship with Milos Vujanic, who's rights were acquired by the Suns in the Marbury deal, apparently has swayed him Phoenix's way for next season.

  • Ward released by Suns one day after trade

    PHOENIX (AP) Charlie Ward was waived by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, one day after they acquired him in an eight-player trade that sent Stephon Marbury to the New York Knicks.

  • Marbury overwhelmed by homecoming with Knicks

    CLEVELAND (AP) Stephon Marbury was overjoyed to be with his New York Knicks' teammates, even if he wasn't able to take part in a shootaround before Tuesday night's game against the Cavaliers.

  • Ward may be a Spur

    "The Phoenix Suns, according to a league source, are expected to release Ward and save nearly $3 million in salary.

  • Marbury traded to Knicks in eight-player deal

    NEW YORK (AP) In a move that reshapes the futures of two franchises, one of the greatest scoring point guards in NBA history found a way to bring a similar player, Stephon Marbury, back home.

  • Nets Seem Interested in Ward

    "After the Knicks traded for Stephon Marbury on Monday, two Eastern Conference officials said the Nets were interested in acquiring Charlie Ward and indicated that the club would probably pursue him if he is waived by the Phoenix Suns.

  • Done Deal: Marbury traded to Knicks

    NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury is returning to his hometown as part of a blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns on Monday.

  • Knicks close to acquiring Marbury from Suns

    NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a multiplayer trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, sources told The Associated Press.

  • Marbury close to joining Knicks

    NEW YORK (AP) Stephon Marbury would return to his hometown as part of a blockbuster trade tentatively agreed to Monday by the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, sources told The Associated Press.

  • Knicks land Marbury, Hardaway

    The Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks agreed to a seven-player deal on Monday that sends guard Stephon Marbury to the team that he has always wanted to play for.

  • Harvey raises Suns energy

    Maybe it wasn't a good sign Thursday when Donnell Harvey, the guy the Suns are counting on to provide energy and toughness, was lying on the locker-room floor, asleep and draped in jackets.