Van Exel signed by NBA champions

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2005

SAN ANTONIO, United States (AFP) — Nick Van Exel, waived by the Portland Trail Blazers, was signed by the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs, who made their biggest offseason move to date.

Terms were not disclosed.

The Spurs had 2.5 million dollars remaining of their mid-level exception to offer Van Exel, the San Antonio Express News reported. Van Exel, 33, is one of the NBA's better clutch shooters who talked about retirement during last season.

In 53 games with Portland, Van Exel averaged career lows of 11.1 points and 4.3 assists. However, he shot a career-high 39 percent (100-of-257) from 3-point range.

© 2005 AFP

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