Statement from David Locke
David emailed this to me today: I wanted to take a moment and thank all of you for your support and fandom over the past years with the Sonics. Obviously, I am very disappointed that I will no longer be able to bring you the action of the Seattle Supersonics. It has been great to be involved…
June 25, 2007, 11:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
On pre-draft workouts
The Pistons have released 15 names of prospects who have participated in pre-draft workouts with the team. The names have been reported by all the newspapers, but I’m crediting the Detroit News for doing the legwork by providing height and college info: Mohammed Abukar, 6-10, 229 pounds,…
June 25, 2007, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 25, 2007, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns' trade could limit Bobcats' options
The Phoenix Suns are working a deal, and if they pull it off, I suspect it will affect who’s available to the Charlotte Bobcats with the No. 8 pick. The Suns have an audition today with Georgetown’s Jeff Green and...
June 25, 2007, 8:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Thursday Afternoon’s Layup Drill
Random bits and pieces I wanted to mention before they fall through the cracks: I made a list of Detroit’s top 10 athletes for FanHouse — how’d I do? Leave your list in the comments over there. The Sonics hired Sam Presti away from the Spurs to be their new general manager, and…
June 25, 2007, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
"I love KG"
I told someone the other day that if I were Mitch Kupchak, I'd be staying up all night these days and concocting multi-team scenarios or whatever else could churn out of my head to figure out a way to bring Kevin Garnett to the Lakers. Now that Garnett is clearly on the block -- finally -- and the…
June 25, 2007, 7:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Blakely: Carlos Delfino asked to be traded
A. Sherrod Blakely spoke with Carlos Delfino’s agent, who confirmed that Delfino had asked to be traded: have no doubts about whether Delfino can be a good NBA player. But talent alone won’t get you playing time in Detroit. And I will say this much for Carlos. He realized this as…
June 25, 2007, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Carnival 45
The newest Carnival of the NBA is up at I Want to Be a Sports Agent.
June 25, 2007, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Don’t believe everything you read: ‘Billups to Bucks’ Edition
I feel like this should be mentioned, but I don’t actually want to talk about it: But now, only two weeks before the commencement of free agency, the Billups-to-Milwaukee rumor has resurfaced yet again. The scuttlebutt is the Bucks, who are one of the few teams that could have the money to…
June 25, 2007, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Toronto welcomes Carlos Delfino
Hoops Addict considers the Carlos Delfino trade from the view of a Raptors fan.
June 25, 2007, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Draft Prospects, Part III
If you missed Parts I & II highlighting PGs and SGs/SFs respectively who may be on the Knicks’ radar screen during this upcoming draft click here for Part I and here for Part II. I’ll go position-by-position and highlight at most a handful of players who may be available when the Knicks…
June 25, 2007, 6:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Carlos Delfino traded to the Raptors
This is a kick to the stomach: The Toronto Raptors acquired guard Carlos Delfino from the Detroit Pistons on Friday. In exchange, the Pistons will receive second-round picks in both the 2009 and 2011 drafts. The native of Argentina was a first-round selection by Detroit in 2003. He played in all…
June 25, 2007, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
SBNation NBA Mock Draft
There’s really nothing cooking these days in terms of actual Pistons news, but I can point you in the direction of a pretty interesting (and on-going) mock draft. The guys at SB Nation have organized a draft with bloggers representing each team, and Indy Cornrows (whose Pacers don’t…
June 25, 2007, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Justin Verlander throws a no-no
Wow. It’s not basketball so I’ll let the Tigers guys provide the commentary, but … wow.
June 25, 2007, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Good things happen when the MSM embraces blogging
Erin from Ballhype has an outstanding Q&A with four of the most prominent MSM-types to branch off into the world of blogging: Dan Steinberg, Dan Shanoff, Michael Rand and Peter Abraham.
June 25, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Eddy Curry
KnickerBlogger: I’m sure anyone that only goes by per game stats thinks that Eddy Curry had the best season of his career. Early in the year, the mainstream media was quick to catch on to Curry’s 11 straight game of 20+ points. In 2007, Curry had career per game highs in points,…
June 25, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Heading to New York
I am flying back to New York tomorrow morning for the NBA draft. Wednesday, there is availability with all the players who have been invited to attend the draft, including Oden, Durant and Spencer Hawes. Should be an interesting scene. Believe it or not, this will actually be a first for me. I have…
June 25, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Last thoughts on Delfino
I recently spoke to RaptorsHQ about what Toronto is getting in Carlos Delfino.
June 25, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
On buying into the lottery
In my guest post on Pistons.com, I suggested that the Pistons would be essentially buying their way into the lottery by re-signing Amir Johnson. Today at the FanHouse, Bethlehem Shoals looks at a couple of other teams who think they’re doing the same thing.
June 25, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Are Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess a package deal?
That’s what Andy Miller, the agent for both players, seemed to suggest to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Miller is also the agent to Antonio McDyess, who can opt out of his final year ($6.37 million), as well. Miller said McDyess had not decided what he wants to do. “There are some…
June 25, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Jason Richardson to the Bobcats for the #8 pick
Tired of JRich trade rumors yet? This time His Airness and Rod Higgins of the Bobcats are interested in a package that would include the #8 pick in the draft. GSoM insider pree suggested this back on June 20th, Draft Prospects: Charlotte Bobcats too. This current rumor is coming from our favorite…
June 25, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Baron Davis Wins GSoM's MC Hammer Award
The results are in and GSoMers believe the most untouchable Warrior in trade discussions should be Baron Davis by a wide margin. Thanks to all 1,232 of you who voted. Baron Davis (47%): No Baron, no playoffs. It's that simple. Andris Biedrins (26%): Hopefully this value is just…
June 25, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Coaching candidate rumor
The Chicago Tribune's Sam Smith has a throwaway line in his weekly NBA notebook that says DePaul product Tyrone Corbin is in the running for the Sonics' coaching vacancy. I don't place much credence in it. The Tribune reported earlier in the process that Jim Cleamons was a candidate, and that was…
June 25, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Rumor: Toronto Raptors Saving Midlevel Exception for Mickael Pietrus
Check out this tidbit on the Toronto Raptors from Mitch Lawrence in his article Garnett itching to play for winner for the NY Daily News: Once free agency starts, the Raptors have their mid-level exception set aside for Golden State's Mickael Pietrus, who could start for them next season…
June 25, 2007, 03:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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