Tasha Humphrey

Ford, Humphrey Lead Shock Over Sky

Chicago news (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008

Cheryl Ford scored 14 points and rookie Tasha Humphrey added 12 to keep the Detroit Shock unbeaten at home with a 66-63 victory over the Chicago Sky Wednesday.

The Shock has a new face

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.

Detroit Shock Signs Taj McWilliams-Franklin to One-Year Contract Extension

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...

Shock signs Taj McWilliams-Franklin to extension

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.Per team policy, tearms were not disclosed.McWilliams-Franklin, 38, was acquired by the Shock in a trade last week that sent forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Eshaya Murphy and a second-round...

• Detroit Shock Signs Ashley Shields - WNBA.com
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Detroit Shock Acquires Taj McWilliams-Franklin in a Trade with Washington

WNBA.com (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

Forward Tasha Humphrey and guard Eshaya Murphy to Mystics

• Shock pick up Taj McWilliams-Franklin in trade with Washington - Detroit Free Press

Shock pick up Taj McWilliams-Franklin in trade with Washington

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

The Shock announced today a trade that would bring nine-year veteran Taj McWilliams-Franklin to Detroit from the Washington Mystics in exchange for forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Eshaya Murphy and a second-round pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft.

AREA SPORTS IN BRIEF: Shock acquires Taj McWilliams-Franklin

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.

Shock acquire McWilliams-Franklin in trade

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

The Detroit Shock have acquired six-time All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics for forwards Tasha Humphrey and Shay Murphy and a 2009 second-round draft pick.

Shock acquire McWilliams-Franklin in trade

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

The Detroit Shock have acquired six-time All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics for forwards Tasha Humphrey and Shay Murphy and a 2009 second-round draft pick.

Shock acquire McWilliams-Franklin in trade

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

The Detroit Shock have acquired six-time All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics for forwards Tasha Humphrey and Shay Murphy and a 2009 second-round draft pick.

Shock acquire McWilliams-Franklin in trade

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Shock have acquired six-time All-Star Taj McWilliams-Franklin from the Washington Mystics for forwards Tasha Humphrey and Shay Murphy and a 2009 second-round draft pick.

• Shock pick up Taj McWilliams-Franklin in trade with Washington - Detroit Free Press

A Win-Now Move

WNBA.com (Free subscription) | 08/12/2008

... contract expires after the season), Laimbeer had to sacrifice some of the future: starting forward Tasha Humphrey, guard Shay Murphy and a second-round draft pick went to Washington in return. “While (the players) are very disappointed Tasha went away because she was well liked, they’re also excited about what Taj can do for us right now, for our ball club this year with her...

Rick Mahorn Gets Suspended For "Peacemaking" [Wnba]

Deadspin (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008

The fallout from the most exciting thing to happen in the WNBA's longer-than-expected history is complete. Players suspended for one game included Detroit's Kara Braxton, Tasha Humphrey, Elaine...

Despite woes, Shock isn't wallowing

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 07/27/2008

... and then we can start getting back to normal," she said.Those returning will be Kara Braxton, Tasha Humphrey and Elaine Powell. Sheri Sam played on Thursday in Houston but will serve her suspension today. She stayed on so the Shock could have its minimum of eight players on the roster. Plenette Pierson is out for three more games and assistant coach Rick Mahorn for one more.Detroit...

Half Shy of Happy

WNBA.com (Free subscription) | 07/25/2008

... virtually their entire frontcourt, Cheryl Ford due to a season-ending injury and Plenette Pierson, Tasha Humphrey and Kara Braxton due to suspension, which is just a fraction of the penalty the team must serve following Tuesday’s dust-up with the Los Angeles Sparks at The Palace. The Shock did have their two leading scorers, Smith and Nolan. But the quartet of Braxton, Ford, Humphrey...