News from June 23, 2008

News from June 23.

Denver suspended Carmelo Anthony for 2 games for his arrest on April 14
for DWI. The suspension will occur at the start of the 08-09 regular
season.

Shawn Marion (Mia) elected not to opt-out of his contract and, thus,
remains signed through 08-09.

Miami released Alexander Johnson.

New Jersey named Doug Overton as an assistant coach.

USA Basketball announced the members for Team USA that will compete in the
2008 Olympic games. The players are: Carmelo Anthony (Den), Carlos Boozer
(Uta), Chris Bosh (Tor), Kobe Bryant (LAL), Dwight Howard (Orl), LeBron
James (Cle), Jason Kidd (Dal), Chris Paul (NO), Tayshaun Prince (Det),
Michael Redd (Mil), Dwyane Wade (Mia), and Deron Williams (Uta). The
Olympics take place August 8-24 in Beijing.


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