Philadelphia , Pa. – September 23, 2010 – Philadelphia 76ers President Rod Thorn announced today that the team has acquired forwards Darius Songaila and Craig Brackins from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for guard Willie Green and forward/center Jason Smith .
“ We made the move for these two players to add additional depth to our front court and to add out-court shooting, which was an area that we felt needed improving ,” Thorn said. “ Songaila is a hard-working, veteran forward...Read Full Story
Could there be one last transfer move for Olympiakos or is it a red herring ?
It's said that Olympiakos hasn't made a transfer that will make a splash, or a bang in the transfer market and wow the crowds. Nothing like Kleiza or Childress who both returned to the safety of the NBA courts where fireworks, bottles and mobile phones don't get hurled at them. Nevertheless the owners of Olympiakos are not known for their money spending savvy. If nothing else they've signed quite a few...Read Full Story
In this edition of 76ersCentral.com’s Exit Meetings, we’ll take a look at Darius Songaila, Lou Williams and Jason Kapono. Darius Songaila Songaila was acquired from the New Orleans Hornets along with rookie Craig Brackins for Willie Green and Jason Smith before the season. He only saw action in 10 games, used only when games were [...] View and VoteRead Full Story
The Philadelphia 76ers have voiced a traffic with the New Orleans Hornets which will send core Jason Smith and ensure Willie Green to New Orleans in sell for brazen Darius Songaila and rookie Craig Brackins. The understanding was rumored this morning, and ubiquitous physical education instructor Rod Thorn done the central proclamation only moments ago. We done the pierce for these two players to add one more abyss to our ...Read Full Story
flickr/Keith Allison Darius Songaila, the coaches dream and a consummate teammate. I’ve made no secret that he’s been one of my favorite Wizards (if not ‘#1′) over the past couple of seasons … perhaps to the point where I’ll one day purchase a D-Song customized Wiz jersey and appear on Straight Cash Homey.net (although I’m not exactly the jersey wearing type). Songaila will undoubtedly be missed after being traded to Minnesota just prior June’s draft. But at least I can rest a little moreRead Full Story
Songaila signed a $1.5 million contract to play in Turkey back in July, and his agent said at the time that he would've stayed in the NBA had it not been for the lockout. He may draw some interest from teams looking for help down low, but he's highly ...
The Sixers needs a big man. Dong, as we all know, is quite possibly the best big man of our generation. It seems like a match made in heaven that the Sixers would want to bring Dong back (re-Dong, as it were) to help the lack of depth up front ...
Darius Songaila (pronounced Son-Guy-La) (born on February 14 , 1978 , in Kapsukas , Lithuanian SSR , Soviet Union , now known as MarijampolÄ , Lithuania ) is a Lithuanian ...
Tommy does not have any lineup tags. Born and lived in Lithuania for 18 years. Moved to the US in 2004 to play high school basketball. Currently a Sophomore at Harvard University. Basketball has been my life since I can remember. Fan of NBA, rather ...