DEREK ANDERSON
Bobcats' Wallace cleared to play; three others out
Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace was cleared to play Friday against the New Jersey Nets after missing two games with a strained right foot. Charlotte is still expected to be without guards Jeff McInnis (sickness), Matt Carroll (ankle) and Derek Anderson (knee), leaving only nine healthy players. Wallace, who was injured Feb. 1 at Golden State, went through Friday's shootaround without incident, said trainer Joe Sharpe.
Almost Every Job on Portland's '07-08 Roster is Up for Grabs
In THE OREGONIAN, Jason Quick writes "Every season, it seems, a Trail Blazer creates a distraction over his displeasure with his role. Steve Smith divided the locker room when Bonzi Wells took his starting job. Jeff McInnis pouted after he felt he didn't get a fair shake in his attempt to beat out Damon Stoudamire. Darius Miles literally threw a fit when Shareef Abdur-Rahim was given the starting small forward job. Derek Anderson, Jamaal Magloire, Ruben Patterson . . . the list goes on and on with Blazers who have struggled to accept a lesser, or different, role. The potential for unsettled egos exists with any professional sports team. The question that confronts the coach is whether the inevitable disappointment of some players will disrupt team chemistry." - Read More...
Anderson, Bobcats Shoot Past Struggling Magic
Derek Anderson had 24 points and 10 assists and the strong-shooting Charlotte Bobcats snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 119-108 win over the struggling Orlando Magic on Monday night. - Read More...
Bobcats sign veteran Derek Anderson
The Charlotte Bobcats added depth to their backcourt Tuesday by signing veteran swingman Derek Anderson. The move was made ...
Clippers sign free agent Lamond Murray
The Clippers signed veteran free-agent forward Lamond Murray on Tuesday for a second stint with the team. Murray was originally drafted seventh overall by the Clippers out of California in 1994. As a rookie, Murray averaged 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 31.6 minutes in 81 games. During his five years in Los Angeles, Murray averaged 11.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. The Clippers traded Murray to Cleveland for Derek Anderson and Johnny Newman in August 1999. Last season, Murray averaged 3.
Heat Waives Derek Anderson
"Guard Derek Anderson, the only player on the active roster not to see action for the Heat in the NBA Finals, was waived Tuesday," writes Ira Winderman of the SUN-SENTINEL. "Anderson, who in late June invoked his $2.5 million option clause for the coming season, completed buyout talks Tuesday and will be free by week's end to sign with the team of his choice." - Read More...
Heat Request Waivers on Derek Anderson
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have requested waivers on guard Derek Anderson. - Read More...
Heat burn Wizards for 16th straight time 99-86
Shaquille O'Neal had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Derek Anderson compensated for Dwyane Wade's foul trouble with five three-pointers, ...
Rockets send DA to Heat
The Heat and Rockets reached agreement Thursday on a deal that will send Derek Anderson to Miami in exchange for rookie guard Gerald Fitch. - Read More...
Rockets Seeking Trade for Anderson
Moisekapenda Bower of THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE writes, "The Rockets on Thursday traded for Keith Bogans, a young, strapping shooting guard with a knack for being physical on defense and knocking down spot-up jumpers. Forward Lonny Baxter was sent to the Charlotte Bobcats in return, clearing a spot on the active roster that both Derek Anderson and Jon Barry had clamored to fill in recent days." - Read More...
Rockets sign guard Anderson
Free agent Derek Anderson signed with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Anderson, a 6-foot-5 guard, was released by the Portland ... - Read More...
Thursday roundup: Magic, Christie part ways
Magic, Christie go separate ways
by Associated Press
Orlando Magic: Guard Doug Christie on Thursday became the third player in the league to be released under the new amnesty clause after a disappointing season marred by injury and public squabbles with Orlando management.
Portland's Derek Anderson and... - Read More...
Blazers waive Anderson under amnesty rule
Blazers are first team to use rule for luxury tax relief
by ESPN.com news services
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday made guard Derek Anderson the league's first player to be waived under the league's new "amnesty clause."
The Blazers also waived veteran guard Nick Van Exel after declining... - Read More...
Felton, McInnis Set to Return Tonight for Bobcats
After dressing only eight players for Saturday's game against the Pistons, the Bobcats got good news on Monday morning at shootaround. Raymond Felton, Jeff McInnis and Derek Anderson have all been cleared to play and will be ready for tonight's game against Denver. - Read More...
Behind Big Second Half, Bobcats Best Knicks
Emeka Okafor had 20 points and a career-high 10 blocked shots, Derek Anderson scored 29 points, and the Charlotte Bobcats snapped the New York Knicks' three-game winning streak with a 126-110 victory Friday night. - Read More...
Kobe's 58 can't help L.A. win in triple OT
Kobe Bryant scored 58 points, but committed two key errors in the third overtime and the Charlotte Bobcats outlasted the Los Angeles Lakers 133-124 on Friday night. Bryant spoiled the third-highest point total of his career by committing a foul on Derek Anderson's 3-point attempt with 1:14 left. Anderson hit all three free throws to give Charlotte a 129-124 lead. Bryant then missed a long jumper and fouled on a charging call on the next possession to end his night.
Bobcats sign Derek Anderson, add backcourt depth
The Charlotte Bobcats added depth to their backcourt Tuesday by signing veteran swingman Derek Anderson. - Read More...
Heat waive veteran guard Anderson
The Miami Heat waived veteran reserve guard Derek Anderson Tuesday, meaning the defending NBA champions will not be bringing their entire roster from last season into this year's camp. Anderson came to the Heat on Feb. 23 and appeared in 23 regular-season games, averaging 5.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also played in eight playoff games, averaging 3.0 points, and did not see any time during the NBA finals. Anderson was due to make $2.
Not feeling the Heat: Derek Anderson waived
The Heat waived veteran reserve guard Derek Anderson, meaning the defending NBA champions will not be bringing their entire roster from last season into this year's camp. - Read More...
Le Batard: Heat Shouldn't Celebrate Yet
Dan Le Batard of the MIAMI HERALD writes, "This was after a three-hour practice and film session Sunday. Heat guard Dwyane Wade, still sick, still congested, remained on the court, the only player to do so. Everyone else dispersed for the showers or interviews, but Wade kept running from spot to spot along the top of the key, shooting more than a hundred extra jump shots. Swish. Swish. Swish. Off to the side, teammate Derek Anderson counted 26 straight before getting bored and walking away." - Read More...
Shaq helps Heat continue run vs. Wizards
Shaquille O'Neal had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Derek Anderson compensated for Dwyane Wade's foul trouble with five 3-pointers, and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 99-86 Saturday night for their 16th consecutive victory over their Southeast Division rivals. The Heat trailed by 12 in the first quarter, but from then on there was no stopping O'Neal and Anderson, who were a lethal inside-outside combination in place of the usual O'Neal-Wade.
Rockets Send Anderson to Miami for Fitch
The Houston Rockets website reports, "General Manager Carroll Dawson announced today that the team has acquired guard Gerald Fitch from the Miami Heat in exchange for guard/forward Derek Anderson." - Read More...
Rockets hand lowly Kings fifth straight loss
Tracy McGrady scored 28 points and the Houston Rockets beat Sacramento 106-95 on Thursday night to extend the Kings' losing streak to five. Yao Ming had 21 points and nine rebounds for Houston, which has won three of four games since McGrady returned to the lineup following a back injury. Derek Anderson added 16 points, and David Wesley had 12. Houston, which opened a six-game, 11-day trip, was 1-9 in its previous 10 games at Arco Arena, where the Kings are an uncharacteristic 6-7 this season. - Read More...
Anderson, first amnesty casualty, finds home in Houston
Anderson signs multiyear contract with Houston
by Associated Press
HOUSTON -- Free agent Derek Anderson signed with the Houston Rockets on Tuesday -- yet another addition in a busy offseason for the team.
Anderson, a 6-foot-5 guard, was released by the Portland Trail Blazers under the NBA's amnesty... - Read More...
Blazers release veterans Van Exel, Anderson
The Portland Trail Blazers waived veteran guards Nick Van Exel and Derek Anderson on Wednesday. The Blazers chose not to retain Van Exel for the last non-guaranteed year of his contract. - Read More...