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NBA LOCK OUT

The National Basketball Association announced today, Monday, June 29, that it is locking out its players until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached. The lockout will take effect at midnight tomorrow, Tuesday, June 29. When the clock strikes midnight ET Tuesday, all business comes to a halt: No trades, no free agent signings, no practices, no summer camps. For more Information Click Here.

NBA Games for June 3, 1998

1998 NBA FINALS

(1) Chicago Bulls Vs. (1) Utah Jazz
87-86

Da Latest News in Da NBA

  • The Seattle SuperSonics have chosen not to exercise the option on the final year of guard Dale Ellis' contract, making him a free agent.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers will buy out the final year of forward Derrick Coleman's contract, making Coleman a free agent.
  • The Orlando Magic announced today that veteran guard Mark Price has been waived.
  • The Toronto Raptors have aqquired power forward Charles Oakley from the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Camby.
  • Pacific Center Michael Olowokandi goes number 1 in the 1998 NBA Draft
  • Phil Jackson has announced that he will not be accepting the 1 year contract offered to him by the Chicago Bulls.
  • The Sonics have named Paul Westphaul as their new head-coach
  • The Toronto Raptors have acquired power forward/center Kevin Willis from the Houston Rockets for forward Roy Rogers, the 16th and 18th positions in the upcoming NBA Draft.
  • The Raptors have announced Butch Carter as the new Head-Coach
  • Michael Jordan won his 5th Playoffs MVP after a Bulls victory on June 15 after beating the Jazz to win their 6th NBA Title
  • On Sunday, June 14, The Bulls win their 6th NBA Championship in 8 years with a score of 87-86 with Scottie playing through enormous pain and Michael hitting the game winning shot.
  • On Sunday, June 7, The Bulls beat the Utah Jazz with a score of 54-96 witch is the lowest point total in any game since the shot-clock and also the biggest win margin among other records set in this game.
  • The Seattle SuperSonics announced Tuesday that they will not renew the contract of Head Coach George Karl, who had the best winning percentage (.719) in franchise history.
  • Chicago's Michael Jordan became the third player in NBA history to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy five times when the NBA announced that he has been voted as the league's Most Valuable Player for the 1997-98 season.
  • The Los Angelas Clippers own the 1st pick in the 1998 NBA Draft
  • The Washington Wizards traded Chris Webber to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe.
  • Danny Manning has won the NBA Sixth Man Award.
  • Jordan beat Shaq 28.7 to 28.3 To Take Home His 10th Career
    Scoring Title.
  • San Antonio's Tim Duncan received 113 of 116 votes to earn the Rookie of the Year award. New Jersey's Keith Van Horn finished second with three votes.
  • Atlanta's Steve Smith was named the winner of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for the 1997-98 season.
  • The University of North Carolina has lost two star players in Antawn Jamison and Vince Carter who have made themselves eligible for the 1998 NBA Draft.
  • Alan Henderson of the Atlanta Hawks was named the winner of the 1997-98 NBA Most Improved Player Award.
  • Dikembe Mutombo of the Atlanta Hawks was named the winner of the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for the 1997-98 season.
  • Alvin Gentry was named full time Coach of the Detroit Pistons
  • Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz today was named the winner of the 1997-98 IBM Award, determined by a computerized rating that measures a player's overall contribution to a team. (See Below for More Details)*
  • Indiana's Larry Bird was named the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the IBM Coach of the Year for the 997-98 season, becoming only the fourth rookie coach ever to win the award.(More Info Below) 1996-97 ALL-NBA FIRST TEAM

    PositionPlayer, Team (1st Votes)Points
    ForwardKarl Malone, Utah (116)580
    ForwardTim Duncan, San Antonio (45)370
    CenterShaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers (103)544
    GuardMichael Jordan, Chicago (116)580
    GuardGary Payton, Seattle (108)561

    1996-97 ALL-NBA SECOND TEAM

    PositionPlayer, Team (1st Votes)Points
    ForwardGrant Hill, Detroit (22)290
    ForwardVin Baker, Seattle (10)269
    CenterDavid Robinson, San Antonio (13)332
    GuardTim Hardaway, Miami (2)245
    GuardRod Strickland, Washington (4)173

    1996-97 ALL-NBA THIRD TEAM

    PositionPlayer, Team (1st Votes)Points
    ForwardScottie Pippen, Chicago (23)201
    ForwardGlen Rice, Charlotte (14)179
    CenterDikembe Mutombo, Atlanta80
    GuardMitch Richmond, Washington139
    GuardReggie Miller, Indiana124

    1998 USA World Championship Team

    Players

    • Seattle Sonics-Vin Baker
    • Millwaukee Bucks-Terrell Brandon
    • San Antonio Spurs-Tim Duncan
    • Minnisota Timberwolves-Kevin Garnett
    • Minnisota Timberwolves-Tom Gugliotta
    • Miami Heat-Tim Hardaway
    • Detroit Pistons-Grant Hill
    • New York Knicks-Allan Houston
    • Atlanta Hawks-Christian Laettner
    • Seattle Sonics-Gary Payton
    • Charlotte Hornets-Glen Rice
    • Sacramento Kings-Chris Webber

      Coaches

    • Head Coach-Rudy Tomjanovich-Head Coah of Houston Rockets
    • Assistant Coaches-
    • Del Harris-Head Coach of Los Angelas Lakers
    • Mike Jarvis-Head Coah of George Washington Univeristy
    • Lon Kruger-Head Coach of University of Illinois 1997-98 SCHICK ALL-ROOKIE FIRST TEAM

      PlayerTeamPoints1st-Place Votes
      Tim DuncanSan Antonio5628
      Keith Van HornNew Jersey5628
      Brevin KnightCleveland5426
      Zydrunas IlgauskasCleveland5125
      Ron MercerBoston5023

      1997-98 SCHICK ALL-ROOKIE SECOND TEAM

      PlayerTeamPoints1st-Place Votes
      Tim ThomasPhiladelphia305
      Cedric HendersonCleveland272
      Derek AndersonCleveland253
      Maurice TaylorL.A. Clippers253
      Bobby JacksonDenver181

      1997-98 IBM COACH OF THE YEAR RESULTS
      Larry Bird, Indiana: 50 votes
      Jerry Sloan, Utah: 29
      Mike Fratello, Cleveland: 15
      Pat Riley, Miami: 5
      Danny Ainge, Phoenix: 4
      George Karl, Seattle: 4
      Phil Jackson, Chicago: 3
      Rick Pitino, Boston: 3
      Chuck Daly, Orlando: 1
      John Calipari, New Jersey: 1
      Jeff Van Gundy, New York: 1

      [Player Pts.-FGA+REB+AST+STL+BL-PF-TO+(team wins x 10)x250]
      (Team Pts.-FGA+REB+AST+STL+BL-PF-TO)

      As the "Official Scoring System of the NBA," IBM creates technical solutions for the NBA. The IBM Advanced Scout ("data mining") Program and the Coaches Tool Version III for the IBM Think Pad aid NBA coaches in their scouting, team analysis and game preparation, while the IBM Coach of the Month and IBM Coach of the Year awards recognize their achievements.

      1997-98 IBM AWARD TOP 10 FINISHERS
      Player, Team Points
      Karl Malone, Utah 99.69
      Tim Duncan, San Antonio 98.70
      David Robinson, San Antonio 96.66
      Grant Hill, Detroit 92.61
      Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta 90.61
      Dennis Rodman, Chicago 88.31
      Anthony Mason, Charlotte 88.29
      Michael Jordan, Chicago 85.58
      Gary Payton, Seattle 84.27
      Rod Strickland, Washington 84.26

      1997-98 IBM AWARD
      TEAM-BY-TEAM LEADERS
      Team PlayerPoints
      Atlanta Dikembe Mutombo90.61
      BostonAntoine Walker 82.24
      CharlotteAnthony Mason 88.29
      Chicago Dennis Rodman 88.31
      ClevelandShawn Kemp 73.69
      Dallas Michael Finley 70.19
      Denver Dean Garrett 57.11
      Detroit Grant Hill 92.61
      Golden State Erick Dampier61.49
      Houston Charles Barkley 77.77
      IndianaMark Jackson77.66
      L.A Clippers Lamond Murray 53.10
      L.A. Lakers Shaquille O'Neal76.92
      MiamiTim Hardaway81.36
      MilwaukeeErvin Johnson 66.55
      MinnesotaKevin Garnett 83.23
      New Jersey Jayson Williams75.82
      New York Charles Oakley 68.96
      Charlie Ward68.96
      OrlandoCharles "Bo" Outlaw80.29
      Philadelphia Allen Iverson69.00
      PhoenixJason Kidd81.38
      PortlandArvydas Sabonis79.46
      Sacramento Mitch Richmond57.56
      San Antonio Tim Duncan 98.70
      SeattleGary Payton84.27
      TorontoDoug Christie 51.82
      Utah Karl Malone99.69
      Vancouver Shareef Abdur-Rahim 65.77
      Washington Rod Strickland84.26

      1997-98 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE FIRST TEAM
      PositionPlayerTeamPoints1st Votes
      ForwardScottie PippenChicago44(21)
      ForwardKarl MaloneUtah24(10)
      CenterDikembe MutomboAtlanta48(23)
      GuardMichael JordanChicago53(25)
      GuardGary PaytonSeattle51(24)

      1997-98 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE SECOND TEAM
      PositionPlayerTeamPoints1st Votes
      ForwardTim DuncanSan Antonio21(7)
      ForwardCharles OakleyNew York19(6)
      CenterDavid RobinsonSan Antonio18(3)
      GuardMookie BlaylockAtlanta23(3)
      GuardEddie JonesL.A. Lakers10(0)
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      Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen
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      Kobe Bryant and Eddie Jones
      Allen Iverson
      Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett
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