Chris McCosky does not love Amir Johnson like we do
When I first heard the news about Carlos Delfino, I was pissed. (Like, for real — I dropped 30 F-bombs in a row before stopping to explain to my wife, and then resumed with another 15 before being told I should calm down. I didn’t, though, I just dropped them in my head.) I still…
June 21, 2007, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Thursday Afternoon’s Layup Drill
Here are some random bits and pieces that I wanted to get out there lest they fall through the cracks … The Sonics hired Sam Presti away from the Spurs to be their new general manager, and one of Presti’s first moves was to hire Scott Perry, formerly Detroit’s director of player…
June 21, 2007, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
REPORT CARD: Don Nelson
Don Nelson is up next in our world famous report cards. After taking some time off in Maui, Nellie decided to bring the Warriors back to relevance. Things sure did look bleak back in February, but that amazing late season run will be something we can talk about 20, 30, 40 years from now. He'll go…
June 21, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The party is almost over
When this all over, and that time is soon, the Cavs may very well regret they never gave the San Antonio Spurs their best shot. Perhaps it would not have mattered, but it may be easier for them to rest...
June 21, 2007, 11:15 AM ET from Cavaliers Blog by Brian Windhorst
Over and out
The Finals are over and the Cavs never really got started. Their 83-82 loss in Game 4 was pretty much like the other three games. In fact, I predict looking back it will be hard to remember when individual moments...
June 21, 2007, 11:00 AM ET from Cavaliers Blog by Brian Windhorst
Rumors and perspectives, Part 1 (it will be a series)
--There is a report in today's Washington Post that says the Cavs are considering offering a contract to Wizards restricted free agent prospect Andray Blatche. Blatche is very young (20), 6-foot-11, and has lots of talent. He's spent most of...
June 21, 2007, 10:45 AM ET from Cavaliers Blog by Brian Windhorst
Rashard Lewis alternative thinking
I have always sort of thought it was a foregone conclusion that the Sonics would re-sign Rashard Lewis, no questions asked. After all, he is entering the prime of his career, he has improved in every season he has played and he is the team’s only low-post scorer. I figured the team would give…
June 21, 2007, 04:30 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Draft Prospects, Part I
With draft night a little more than a week away I thought I’d take a fresh look at some of the players likely to be on Isiah Thomas’ radar since posting this in early May. The Knicks, who have conducted pre-draft workouts in conjunction with the rival Nets, appear to have concluded them. Of…
June 21, 2007, 01:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Jamal Crawford
KnickerBlogger: In November of 2004, I wrote this about Jamal Crawford: Jamal has an excellent handle, but there is nothing more frustrating than having Crawford settling for a jumper (which comprise 82% of his shots), after he’s faked his defender with a series of fancy dribbles. Crawford should…
June 21, 2007, 01:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Could Eddy Curry Cost the Knicks Kobe Bryant?
It’s as official as unofficial gets. According to ESPN.com news services, Kobe Bryant has met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss and re-iterated his desire to be traded. According to ESPNNEWS, Kobe is willing to go to 1 of 3 different teams: Phoenix, Chicago, or New York. Of course it makes sense…
June 21, 2007, 01:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
I’m Not So Sure the NBA Playoffs Need Fixing
In his June 14th column in the NY Sun, the excellent Martin Johnson penned this proposal (paid subscription req’d) to fix the NBA playoffs; increasing from two conferences to three for the regular season then seeding the teams 1-16, irrespective of conference, for the playoffs.…
June 21, 2007, 00:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Mardy Collins
KnickerBlogger: Mardy Collins’ first season was almost a disaster. As late as mid-February it seemed as if Collins would be remembered as a seldom used rookie that triggered the fight with the Nuggets. However injuries down the stretch ravaged the Knicks backcourt, and Collins was thrown into…
June 21, 2007, 00:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Will the Cavs Get More Than A Game?
The prevailing predictions for the NBA Finals (which begin tomorrow night) are that the Spurs will win in five games, meaning that the Cavaliers will only get a single game. My question is - how accurate do you find that prediction? Do you think that the Cavs will win more? Anyone out there think…
June 21, 2007, 00:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Kelvin Cato
KnickerBlogger: Cato played only 95 minutes this year, the fewest in his 10 year career. It’s a shame because his skill set is complementary to that of Curry’s, and Cato could have helped the Knicks in spot duty. Cato is a very good defender, and the Knicks desperately needed help in…
June 21, 2007, 00:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Sonics say they are not announcing front office changes
I'm not quite sure why, but although I reported in today's News Tribune and the Sonics have subsequently confirmed it, media relations director Tom Savage says the team is not planning on making any announcements this week regarding the firings of David Pendergraft and Steve Rosenberry or the…
June 21, 2007, 00:00 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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