News from June 9, 2008

News from June 9.

Gilbert Arenas elected to opt-out of his contract and is now a free agent.

Detroit named Michael Curry as head coach. Curry will reportedly sign a 3
year, $7.5 million contract.

Indiana named Sam Perkins as vice president of player relations.


Playoff Standings
1st Round 2nd Round 3rd Round Finals
(Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7) (Best of 7)
1 LAL (4) ____
8 Den (0) |_ 1 LA Lakers (4) ___
_ 4 Utah (2) |
4 Uta (4) ____| |_ 1 LA Lakers (4) _
5 Hou (2) _ 3 San Antonio (1) |
| |
2 NO (4) _____ | |
7 Dal (1) |_ 2 New Orleans (3) _| |
_ 3 San Antonio (4) |
3 SA (4) _____| |
6 Pho (1) |_ 1 LA Lakers (0)
_ 1 Boston (2)
|
1 Bos (4) ___ |
8 Atl (3) |_ 1 Boston (4) ___ |
_ 4 Cleveland (3) | |
4 Cle (4) ___| | |
5 Was (2) |_ 1 Boston (4) ____|
_ 2 Detroit (2)
2 Det (4) ___ |
7 Phi (2) |_ 2 Detroit (4) _____|
_ 3 Orlando (1)
3 Orl (4) ____|
6 Tor (1)


NBA Finals (Central times) *if necessary
Tuesday, June 10
Game 3: Boston at LA Lakers 8:00 pm ABC

Thursday, June 12
Game 4: Boston at LA Lakers 8:00 pm ABC

Sunday, June 15
*Game 5: Boston at LA Lakers 8:00 pm ABC

Tuesday, June 17
*Game 6: LA Lakers at Boston 8:00 pm ABC

Thursday, June 19
*Game 7: LA Lakers at Boston 8:00 pm ABC


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