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Fox News (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 21 points in her return to Washington, Deanna Nolan added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Shock used a 26-11 advantage in the fourth quarter to beat the Mystics 84-69 Saturday night. Katie Smith and Plenette Pierson each scored 13 points for the Shock (19-12), who snapped a two-game road losing skid and pulled to within 1 1/2 games of the first place Connecticut...
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Washington Post (Free subscription) | yesterday
When Taj McWilliams-Franklin was traded on Aug. 11, the Washington Mystics sought to ease concerns that the team had sacrificed its present to place a larger bet on its future. From the top of the organization down, people said they believed this team could make the playoffs.
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
First, there was the national anthem and the announcement of the New York Liberty starting five. Next, new Shock forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin was introduced with the Detroit starters. Then Katie Smith smiled for the cameras, displaying the gold medal she earned with Team USA in the Beijing Olympics.
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/30/2008
First, there was the national anthem and the announcement of the New York Liberty starting five. Next, new Shock forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin was introduced with the Detroit starters. Then Katie Smith smiled for the cameras, displaying the gold medal she earned with Team USA in the Beijing Olympics.
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Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/29/2008
New acquisition Taj McWilliams-Franklin was in a Detroit uniform for the first time and her 15 points helped the Shock beat the New York...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
Shock coach Bill Laimbeer isn't lacking for feedback from his team about the acquisition of power forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin. It has been coming daily since Laimbeer sent forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Eshaya Murphy and a 2009 draft pick to the Washington Mystics this month for the 10-year veteran who has averaged 12.4 points over her career.
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WNBA.com (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
McWilliams-FranklinAuburn Hills, MI - Detroit Shock Head Coach and General Manager Bill Laimbeer announced today that the team has signed new veteran acquisition Taj McWilliams-Franklin to a one-year contract extension. Per team policy, details of the contract were not disclosed. McWilliams-Franklin, 38, was acquired by the Shock in a that sent forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Eshaya Murphy and a second-round...
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
The Detroit Shock signed six-time WNBA All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin to a one-year contract extension and free-agent Ashley Shields to a seven-day contract Tuesday.
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/20/2008
Shock coach/general manager Bill Laimbeer announced today the signings of new acquisition Taj McWilliams-Franklin to a one-year contract extension and free-agent guard Ashley Shields to a seven-day contract.
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
The Shock acquired nine-year veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics in exchange for forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Eshaya Murphy and a second-round pick in the 2009 draft. In 26 games with Washington this season, McWilliams-Franklin, 37, averaged 13.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 block in 33.2 minutes per game.
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Washington Post (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
In a surprising move, the Mystics trade veteran forward and second-leading scorer Taj McWilliams-Franklin to the Shock for two players and a draft pick.
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
The Detroit Shock acquired six-time All-Star forward Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics for two players and ...
