Lakers sign Ira Newble to the LA Lakers

[Hobbit]

Ira Newble to LA (note the absence of a question mark)

It's official. The deal is of the 10-day variety, but I wouldn't worry about that. More a formality that gives them flexibility. I'd be surprised if he didn't finish the season in purple and gold. From Lakers PR: Ira_newble

LAKERS SIGN IRA NEWBLE

EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Newble, currently in his eighth NBA season, most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Seattle Supersonics, averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 15.5 minutes in 43 combined games this season, including 13 starts.

Prior to playing in the NBA, Newble played in the International Basketball Association for the Wisconsin Blast (1997-98) and played in the CBA with the Idaho Stampede from the 1997-98 season through the 1999-2000 season.

Undrafted by an NBA team, Newble played two seasons with Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College before attending Miami (OH) University, where he averaged 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 58 games over two seasons, while being named Honorable Mention All-Mid American Conference his senior year.

In 374 career games including 197 starts, Newble is averaging 5.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes.

The Lakers roster now stands at 15.

"Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs.

A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday, but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return."

"Hobbit" <Hobbit.36n0x4@nospam.forums.borgclan.com> wrote in message
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> Ira Newble to LA (note the absence of a question mark)
>
> It's official. The deal is of the 10-day variety, but I wouldn't worry
> about that. More a formality that gives them flexibility. I'd be
> surprised if he didn't finish the season in purple and gold. From
> Lakers PR: Ira_newble
>
> LAKERS SIGN IRA NEWBLE
>
> EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent
> forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by
> General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
>
> Newble, currently in his eighth NBA season, most recently played
> for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Seattle Supersonics, averaging 4.2
> points, 2.7 rebounds and 15.5 minutes in 43 combined games this season,
> including 13 starts.
>
> Prior to playing in the NBA, Newble played in the International
> Basketball Association for the Wisconsin Blast (1997-98) and played in
> the CBA with the Idaho Stampede from the 1997-98 season through the
> 1999-2000 season.
>
> Undrafted by an NBA team, Newble played two seasons with
> Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College before attending Miami (OH)
> University, where he averaged 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 58 games
> over two seasons, while being named Honorable Mention All-Mid American
> Conference his senior year.
>
> In 374 career games including 197 starts, Newble is averaging 5.1
> points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes.
>
> The Lakers roster now stands at 15.
>
> * "Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los
> Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs.
>
> A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday,
> but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return."*
>
>
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