News from August 22.

San Antonio re-signed Michael Finley to a 2 year, $5 million contract 
with the 2nd year at the player's option.

Denver re-signed J.R. Smith to a 3 year, $15 million contract.

Miami re-signed Dorell Wright to a 2 year, $6 million contract.

Boston signed Darius Miles to a 1 year, minimum contract.

Boston signed 2nd round draft pick (#47) Bill Walker.

New Orleans signed Cleveland free agent Devin Brown.

Philadelphia named Jeff Ruland as an assistant coach.


Olympic Games (Beijing, China) - Semifinals
USA 101, Argentina 81
Carmelo Anthony (USA) had 21 points on 3-14 FG and 13-13 FT.
LeBron James (USA) had 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Chris Bosh (USA) had 11 points including 3-4 FG and 10 rebounds.
Luis Scola (Arg) had 28 points including 13-21 FG and 11 rebounds.
Carlos Delfino (Arg) had 17 points including 6-18 FG and 8 rebounds.
USA shot 27-36 FT and Arg shot 15-16 FT.

Spain 91, Lithuania 86
Pau Gasol (Spa) had 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 turnovers.
Rudy Fernandez (Spa) had 18 points.
Carlos Jimenez (Spa) had 11 points and 7 rebounds.
Simas Jasaitis (Lit) had 19 points including 5-10 3-pointers and 8
rebounds.
Sarunas Jasikevicius (Lit) had 19 points and 6 assists.


Schedule (August 24)
Gold Medal Game: USA vs Spain
Bronze Medal Game: Lithuania vs Argentina


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