Patience is a virtue. Unless it's John Paxson's patience, which is apparently dumb.
Kelly Dwyer knows Bulls basketball (he reads this blog, after all), so it's not surprising that he grades John Paxson very highly in his GM (er...personnel bosses) rankings: Pluses: Paxson has shown unyielding patience while creating a young, dynamic and sometimes-explosive roster filled…
June 26, 2007, 11:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
The Cap Situation
The Warriors' salary cap situation has been an interesting discussion here on GSoM. Any proposed trade on here always has to go through the inevitable, "do the salaries match up?" question. And each of those trades always takes into account the player being traded and their impact on the cap. It's…
June 26, 2007, 10:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Correction on Lenny
I have since been told that Lenny Wilkens actually was in attendance at the Kevin Durant workout. He simply chose to lay low after the workout and did not accompany the rest of the front office types in the Suburbans, which is why the media did not see him. That is my fault. I have deleted that…
June 26, 2007, 10:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Orlando Magic and Rashard Lewis
There is a story in the Orlando Sentinel today that says Rashard is going to be the Magic's top free-agent focus. We have been over this before, but the only way the Magic can pursue Rashard is if they don't re-sign Darko Milicic. If they re-sign him -- which they are expected to do -- the only way…
June 26, 2007, 8:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Kevin Durant on cover of EA Sports
I was emailed this press release from EA Sports re: Durant. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 26, 2007 – Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that former University of Texas basketball star Kevin Durant, the first college freshman to receive the Wooden Award and Naismith…
June 26, 2007, 8:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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 26, 2007, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Last thoughts on Delfino
I recently spoke to RaptorsHQ about what Toronto is getting in Carlos Delfino.
June 26, 2007, 6:15 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 26, 2007, 6:00 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 26, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Let’s play the roster game
(First things first: Wow, they’re just letting anyone post on Pistons.com these days — take a look at what this guy had to say.) OK, I’ve had this idea kicking around my head for a while, and I think it could be fun. As evident by the conversations we’ve been having in the…
June 26, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Thursday night: Blog 'chat' with Rick Bonnell
Log on Thursday for reporter Rick Bonnell's live blog chat from 4:30 to 5 p.m.Rick will answer your questions about the NBA draft and the Charlotte Bobcats. Post your questions Thursday in the comments section on the blog....
June 26, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Do the Pistons have a shot at Acie Law?
Of all the guys the Pistons might have a chance to draft, two guys have become personal favorites of mine: Nick Young and Acie Law. Depending on what mock draft you’re looking at, one or both might be available at No. 15, though it’s just as likely they’ll each be off the board.…
June 26, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Monta Ellis for the Hawks #3
Finally, Jason Richardson gets a break from being in a rumor. The attention has now shifted to one of the young guns, Monta Ellis. The Most Improved Player of the Year has become the subject of a possible trade that would allow the Warriors to move into the top 8 for a shot at one of the top…
June 26, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Sarunas Says Hello to $4 Million
Extraordinary Warrior cheerleader Sarunas Jasikevicius re-upped with the team by picking up his $4 million player option for next season. He never really panned out for Nellieball despite his very intriguing throwback first name. Given his 3rd string status, $4 million expiring…
June 26, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
VOTE OR DIE!: Golden State Warriors in the 2007 NBA Draft
Alright I think you know what's at stake. If you don't, well then do your homework (see Decide what the Warriors will do in the 2007 NBA Draft) immediately because it's already late and you'll be marked down a full letter grade. Step right up my friends and cast your vote on Who…
June 26, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 26, 2007, 3:45 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 26, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 26, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors Talked to a Division Rival about Trading Jason Richardson
Chris Mullin might be taking a bold public stance that Jason Richardson is not on the trading block, but the JRich rumor mill just won't die. Check out these lines from Janny Hu's piece In Warriors' world, great minds think alike for SFGate today: Warriors' upstarts Andris Biedrins and…
June 26, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Houston Rockets Interested in Warriors' #18 Draft Pick
After their unacceptable 1st round loss to the Utah Jazz in the 2007 NBA Playoffs the Houston Rockets cleared house and brought in a new GM in Daryl Morey and head coach in Rick Adelman. Earlier this week the Rockets pulled off a "blockbuster" trade with the forever foolish Kevin…
June 26, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Monta Ellis for the Hawks #3
Finally, Jason Richardson gets a break from being in a rumor. The attention has now shifted to one of the young guns, Monta Ellis. The Most Improved Player of the Year has become the subject of a possible trade that would allow the Warriors to move into the top 8 for a shot at one of the top…
June 26, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Whatever it takes
First, to answer some questions about Lamar Odom's inclusion in a trade for Kevin Garnett ... ship his (expletive) butt out! (In paraphrasing the Kobe video, I'll mention that one of their dudes e-mailed me Sunday night to lament the slow video sales to date; I'm not sure it's helping that they've…
June 26, 2007, 05:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
We Believe Nellie Will Be Back
Janny Hu's piece Mullin keeping Warriors' draft plans a secret from this past Friday for SFGate is definitely worth checking out, but pay careful attention to the opening: Warriors vice president Chris Mullin needed just one word to dismiss his team's biggest offseason…
June 26, 2007, 04:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
VOTE OR DIE!: Golden State Warriors in the 2007 NBA Draft
Alright I think you know what's at stake. If you don't, well then do your homework (see Decide what the Warriors will do in the 2007 NBA Draft) immediately because it's already late and you'll be marked down a full letter grade. Step right up my friends and cast your vote on Who…
June 26, 2007, 04:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
I like this
Two weeks without a post, man. I think that might be the longest drought I've had here since the get go, almost four years ago. That's not to say I'm letting this thing slip. On the contrary, these past two weeks have seen me making some moves to ensure that this here site only gets…
June 26, 2007, 00:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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