The JRich Movement
Golden State of Mind is home to such grassroots campaigns such as The Yi Movement, The Singh Movement, Bring KG to the Bay, and even the Bring Back Boykins Bonanza. It's time to add one more to the list sparked by ffgolden, JRichIsAGod, and many other loyal GSoM community…
June 27, 2007, 10:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
First Summer in Texas
June 27, 2007, 7:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Being Marcus Banks
So Amare suggests the motto for the 2007-08 season should be 'Revenge.' To regroup, run through the league and topple the Spurs- the Suns have to get better. The effort may or may not include Kevin Garnett but as the summer moves on I'm going to write about Suns who are likely returning next…
June 27, 2007, 7:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Ball Club Shirts (Instant Throwback)
Hey Suns fans, I still have a few of my Ball Club shirts available. ESPN gave me some love earlier in the year and I nearly sold but there are remaining few. I have 7. 2 Small, 1 Medium, 1 Large, 1 XL, 2 XXL. I've cut the price to $10 to move em out the door.Orange American Apparel tee with purple…
June 27, 2007, 7:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Ridnour trade stuff
I have been told by a league source that the Luke Ridnour deal is close to being done. It still can fall through, obviously, and the Hawks may want to go in a new direction or get a better offer from somebody else as the draft quickly approaches, but for now it looks like it has a good chance of…
June 27, 2007, 7:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Trade Marion?
OK, it's all over the internet (like every summer) and it's all over our comments too. Should the Suns trade Shawn Marion?A few posts down, Zei breaks down the team's financial situation. They need to figure out a solution for the potential luxury tax bill by the trade deadline next season. The…
June 27, 2007, 6:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Raja and Kobe
I've been in the car all day so I missed shockwave sent through the NBA with Kobe Bryant demanding a trade...before being chilled out by Phil Jackson. Kobe may be openly loathed but I doubt there is any basketball fan who wouldn't want the guy on their team. The thought of a Kobe/Nash backcourt…
June 27, 2007, 6:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Rumor: Warriors Not Happy with Monta Ellis' Maturity Level
If you told me Kevin Garnett, Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Jermaine O'Neal, Paul Pierce, Lamar Odom or Jason Richardson were traded I'd be shocked. However, I'd be even more shocked if you told me about this [via Rotoworld]: Don Nelson may have offered up Ellis to see what kind of response…
June 27, 2007, 6:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kicked in the lottery balls
So the Portland Trailblazers won the Greg Oden sweepstakes and fans in Boston, Memphis and Phoenix all looked on in disappointment. Atlanta got the three pick and Memphis and Boston fell to 4 and 5 respectively. The Suns won't get the Hawks lottery pick but on the bright side it will be unprotected…
June 27, 2007, 6:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Upcoming Offseason
Well... I know I'm not the only one who thinks the offseason came entirely too soon. I didn't want to have to be writing this post until late June... but here it is, in the middle of May, that the Suns season ends and 07-08 starts.The first order of business, the order of business that dictates…
June 27, 2007, 6:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Fade to Black (SAS wins 4-2)
First, I had fun writing on this site and connecting with more fans and the writers.The Spurs ended the Suns' season 114-106.I didn't see the game but I did hear it on the radio while driving to Austin where I'm writing this post. I was tempted to swing by the arena and see if I could get a ticket…
June 27, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
* (SAS 3-2)
Not much to say. Close game, somewhat expected result. Great shot by Bowen. On to Game 6.
June 27, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Thuggery Wins, Fans lose
Amare and Boris out a game, Horry out two.
June 27, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Did Antonio McDyess just opt out?
It seems like it, at least according to this article on ESPN: Pistons guard Ronald “Flip” Murray has exercised his player option for next season to return to the team, his agent, Mark Termini, said Tuesday. Murray’s salary for 2007-08, in the second year of a two-year deal, will…
June 27, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
2-2
UPDATE: What was Game 4?Was it the key win? Was it a season or roster defining win?We'll only know as this epic series delivers it's fantastic finish. Something happened in the fourth quarter of Game 4. The Suns became the team we've grown to love... and want them to be. They got stops. Marion was…
June 27, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Spurs win slugfest (SAS 2-1)
With the long buildup between games and all the talk about dirty play, it was clear Game 3 would set the tone for the rest of the series. In a physical game, the Spurs got big performances from their big three and wore down the Suns in 108-101 victory.The Suns started well. After Amare Stoudemire…
June 27, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Last thoughts on Delfino
I recently spoke to RaptorsHQ about what Toronto is getting in Carlos Delfino.
June 27, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Enjoy
UPDATE: Amare calls Spurs dirty after a couple plays in Game 2. The most blatant is Bruce Bowen kicking him on a dunk.
June 27, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns Pull Away, 101-81 (Series Tied, 1-1)
An anonymous zombie-witch hybrid screams at the officials.I'm sure everyone out there is thinking "Hey, I wonder what Zei thinks about the game tonight!", and I'll not disappoint! ... Nobody is wondering? Nobody? Okay... but I'm still going to tell you. The Suns played with energy and really wanted…
June 27, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
No Doubting Thomas
I'm paying special attention to the Kurt Thomas effort tonight. My observations will be in the comments.UPDATE: KT was awesome. Great move Coach.
June 27, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Spurs steal Game 1 (SAS 1-0)
Winning on the road is a necessity on the playoffs. I watched this game on the road, in Reno on my way home from my grandmother's funeral. The Spurs outexecuted the Suns down the stretch and earned a 111-106 to steal homecourt advantage. This recap will be short because I need sleep after all the…
June 27, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Closing Out the Series - 119-110 Suns (Series 4-1, Suns)
Game 5, and the Suns showed up to play. I expected them to play a bit lazy, I expected them to come out a bit slow... but not so much. The game started with a four point play from James Jones and a quick 8 points from Raja. The Lakers fought hard the whole game, but the Suns really just put them…
June 27, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Impressive Performances, 113-100 Suns (Series 3-1, Suns)
Tonight's game was just... absolutely... and... well... wow. Speechlessness is really the only appropriate way to describe exactly how ridiculous Nash and Amare played tonight. Two players with absolutely insane nights, on the same night.For those of you who didn't catch the game, I suggest…
June 27, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers Bounce Back, 95-89 Lakers (Series 2-1, Suns)
A confused Raja talks to a visibly disgusted Nash.Well, it was bound to happen and, honestly, I can't say I'm surprised that it happened. The Suns go nuts in game 2 and absolutely demolish the Lakers in every aspect. Everyone jumps on the "SWEEP!" bandwagon, people start talking like the series is…
June 27, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
HOT OR NOT: NBA DRAFT SPECIAL!
(Disclaimer: There is no real "scientific" or "quantifiable" truth to these claims. Merely some observations over the course of a few drafts for the sake of discussion. But feel free to slam this anyway if you don't agree...haha) Athleticism beyond compare? Does…
June 27, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 27, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kobe can't win (sniff)
After getting smoked in Game 2, it's clear the Lakers can't compete with this year's edition of the Phoenix Suns. The Lakers haven't beaten the Suns this season with Kobe in the lineup. When playing the Suns, the Lakers are faced with asking Kobe to get everyone involved and confident in an uptempo…
June 27, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Rumor: #18 Pick + Adonal Foyle for Jared Jeffries and Mardy Collins
If you aren't excited about tomorrow's draft, then you need to check your pulse. The Warriors are either throwing up an insane number of smoke screens or they're incredibly trade-happy. It looks like they're willing to move up, down, left, and right in this draft. Here's a rumored deal with…
June 27, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 27, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns beast Lakers in Game 2 (PHX 2-0)
All the buzz around this series has been the Suns failures in Game 2's the last few years. They've lost five straight Game 2's including four out of five at home. It's not a useless stat because that recent history is something this team has to move past. They did that tonight in a big way. The…
June 27, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Carnival 45
The newest Carnival of the NBA is up at I Want to Be a Sports Agent.
June 27, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
LB wins Sixth Man Award
Leandro Barbosa won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award in a landslide vote. Congrats to LB, who has given Suns' fans plenty to cheer for this season.LB mixtapes by Zei Zao
June 27, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Rumor: Monta Ellis + #18 Pick for Bobcats' #8 Pick
It's good to have friends in high places and it looks like former Warriors GM Rod Higgins' new front office job with the Charlotte Bobcats might pay dividends for the Dubs. Here's what ESPN's Chad Ford is hearing about the BETcats' #8 pick: The Bobcats are telling teams they'll make a…
June 27, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 27, 2007, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns adjust, take Game 1 (PHX 1-0)
The Suns and Lakers got their playoff series underway Sunday. The Lakers started strong and Kobe Bryant was on fire in the first half. The second half was all PHX as the Suns held homecourt in a 95-87 win in Game 1. The first half was brutal for the Suns. They missed a ton of jumpshots and Kobe got…
June 27, 2007, 2:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Toronto welcomes Carlos Delfino
Hoops Addict considers the Carlos Delfino trade from the view of a Raptors fan.
June 27, 2007, 1:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Scouting Report - Lakers pt. 2
As promised, a scouting report on a few of the key contributors off the bench. You may be a bit less familiar with these players as they don't get as much playing time as the starters, but they are every bit as important. The Suns have a tendency of letting players put up massive numbers who have…
June 27, 2007, 1:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 1:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Scouting - Los Angeles Lakers
As it turns out, there is a couple new additions to the Rising Suns roster of writers and I'm one of them. I'm sure you've all (never) heard of me, so introductions are clearly unnecessary. Anyhow, I'll be trying to provide a mostly unbiased, objective point of reference and entertainment for…
June 27, 2007, 1:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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 27, 2007, 1:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Suns/Lakers Preview
This is Hersey from Ball Club. I'm a special playoff correspondent (or something like that) for the Rising Suns. After a 61 win season, the Suns start the playoffs with a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Lakers. I read some LA sites last night and the LA Times and Kevin Ding's OC Register blog are…
June 27, 2007, 1:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Bobcats busy listening to trade talk
Stray thoughts, pre-draft variety: I’m hearing from a colleague in Phoenix that the Bobcats and Suns have talked about a deal involving the eighth pick. Don’t know the details, but I hear this one is difficult to pull off, so...
June 27, 2007, 11:30 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
First and a long way to go
San Antonio -- So the Spurs are pretty good. Here's the scary part Cavs followers: in the 85-76 loss in Game 1, the Spurs played about average. They played good defense, Tony Parker was the fastest guy on the court,...
June 27, 2007, 10:30 AM ET from Cavaliers Blog by Brian Windhorst
The Blog has moved to a new home
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the blog has moved to http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/cavs/ so please update your bookmarks and RSS feeds. This is the new RSS feed address. We had to move the blog since it's under the...
June 27, 2007, 10:15 AM ET from Cavaliers Blog by Brian Windhorst
KG-to-Lakers: two solutions
It looks like the Lakers have dropped back behind Phoenix in the running for Kevin Garnett, but the race is by no means over. The Suns also were huddling late Tuesday night, apparently unsure about Shawn Marion and more or Amare Stoudemire in a deal to get Garnett. Phoenix, frankly, would be…
June 27, 2007, 09:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The Garnett Rumors
According to a (very) recent report, the consensus now in NBA circles is that Kevin Garnett will very likely be traded to the Phoenix Suns, with the Lakers still pushing to get involved. Garnett playing alongside Nash would be tremendous to see, even more so if the Suns somehow manage to avoid…
June 27, 2007, 07:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Pre-2007 NBA Draft Q&A w/ Tim Kawakami (6/26/07)
In one day GSoM friend Tim Kawakami from the Mercury News took on the Brian Sabean defenders, looked at whether Monta Ellis could trigger the Warriors' final push for KG, AND fielded our questions about the upcoming 2007 NBA Draft. It was a good day for Bay Area sports fans. Check…
June 27, 2007, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Did Antonio McDyess just opt out?
It seems like it, at least according to this article on ESPN: Pistons guard Ronald “Flip” Murray has exercised his player option for next season to return to the team, his agent, Mark Termini, said Tuesday. Murray’s salary for 2007-08, in the second year of a two-year deal, will…
June 27, 2007, 04:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Warriors Turned Down Monta Ellis for the Hawks' 11th Pick
Earlier today the Warriors were rumored to have Monta Ellis on the table for the Atlanta Hawks' #3 pick. Well unfortunately it looks like the potential deal with the Hawks might have been for their other pick. Here's what Sekou Smith from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution heard: A…
June 27, 2007, 04:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
First Summer in Texas
June 27, 2007, 03:45 AM ET from The Rising Suns
Bring Back Boykins!
Despite how much we might want it to happen, it's going to be incredibly tough for the Warriors to Bring KG to the Bay or fulfill The Yi Movement. It might be time to look at some more realistic options to make this team better and turn up the fun meter a few more notches (if that …
June 27, 2007, 01:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Draft Analysis By The Numbers
With the 2007 NBA draft almost upon us, there’s plenty of resources around the web for those craving more information regarding the draft. However I’ve stumbled across three that I thought were particularly interesting. The one thing all of these resources have in common is that they…
June 27, 2007, 01:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
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