Surprise! The Pistons sign Jarvis Hayes
The Pistons announced today the signing of Jarvis Hayes. From Pistons.com: We are pleased to add Jarvis Hayes to our roster,” Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement. “Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player over the last four seasons and we like the…
August 16, 2007, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Who Would You Trade for Ron Artest?
With all the rumors circulating around Ron Artest possibly being traded to the Knicks, the gang here at KnickerBlogger decided to try to figure out who we would trade for Artest if we were, in fact, forced to do so. Pick out which offer you think is the best (on the grounds of being good for [...]
August 16, 2007, 6:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Randolph Morris
KnickerBlogger: Signed by the Knicks in a draft loophole, Randolph Morris became the first person to play in the NCAA tournament and the NBA season in the same week. Morris played for the Knicks in 5 games totaling 44 minutes. That’s 4 less minutes than a single NBA game.…
August 16, 2007, 6:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
A Return of Reggie?
Danny Ainge has apparently confirmed speculation that he has approached noted Knick-killer Reggie Miller to come out of retirement at the age of 42 to join the Boston Celtics. This is rather…strange news, to be kind. Miller was still an effective player when he last played, two years ago,…
August 16, 2007, 6:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
I Liked It Better When It Was Just Marbury…
recklessly driving to the basket. Instead, Randolph Morris got picked up yesterday for reckless driving down in Kentucky. Luckily, he was under the legal alcohol limit in Kentucky, so it’s not a big deal, but I thought it was interesting enough to note.
August 16, 2007, 5:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Tim Donaghy already kind of bores me
As I mentioned in the brief note on the right, Tim Donaghy finally turned himself in. The media responded as expected with a flurry of new articles about something most of us got bored talking about a long time ago. The only new development I’m even remotely interested in is that the actual…
August 16, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Stephon Marbury
KnickerBlogger: When Marbury first arrived in New York, the Knicks’ offense centered around his pick & roll game. Stephon was never a top flight offensive talent, but was consistently good, a near All Star. However in 2006 Larry Brown insisted on stamping his brand of basketball on the…
August 16, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Where would you rank Steve Nash among the NBA’s best players?
So I was discussing the Garnett trade with a friend, and part of the discussion was how KG coming to the East helps change the dynamics a bit of the Top NBA players, most of whom play out West. So we did a quick run through of who we thought WERE the top NBA players, [...]
August 16, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Celtics All In With KG Deal
The Boston Celtics have acquired their second All Star since the season ended. According to a few sources, Minnesota has agreed to send Kevin Garnett to Boston. The players included aren’t official yet, but it’s possible that Al Jefferson, Gerald Green, and a piece of paper with Theo…
August 16, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): David Lee
KnickerBlogger Despite standing only 6′9″, David Lee’s main strength is his rebounding. He combines excellent positioning, exceptional timing, good leaping ability, and a desire to capture missed shots on both ends of the floor. Not only is Lee the best rebounder on his team, but…
August 16, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
The Devil is in the Details… But So is Salvation
At his July 24th presser, a reporter asked Stern about the conspicuous absence of words like “alleged” from his references to indicted ex-official Tim Donaghy. He replied that Donaghy’s council is in the process of negotiating a plea, clearly implying that Donaghy has admitted to…
August 16, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Jared Jeffries
KnickerBlogger: Normally when you begin to work at a new company, you want to start off well. Usually you’ll have a fresh haircut & choose something nicer from your wardrobe. You’ll act a little more polite and reserved than you would normally be. And you’ll do a lot of…
August 16, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Around the league
Some quick hits on what’s happening with the Sonics and around the league. If you didn’t listen to KJR last night, Sen. Margarita Prentice was on with Elise and Ian, telling fans to not give up on the Sonics. A pretty interesting conversation. As usual, a frank Prentice didn’t…
August 16, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Knicks 2007 Report Card (A to Z): Nate Robinson
KnickerBlogger: New Yorkers absolutely loved Nate Robinson when he first came to the Knicks. Coming out of the University of Washington, Robinson was a lilliputian guard with colossal physical abilities. Last year Robinson did what you’d expect from an undersized shooting guard. He led all…
August 16, 2007, 09:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
GSoM Night II - WE GSOM!
Last week, I dropped a couple hints about the sequel to the original GSoM Night. We're stepping it up a notch with the help of GSoM friend and Warriors group ticket sales representative, Chris Murphy. He hooked it up last year, and he's going to make sure it's even better this year. Last year…
August 16, 2007, 05:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Some national perspective on the Sonics ownership group
Take a look at some outside media perspective on the Sonics ownership handling of the arena issue in Seattle. New York Sun columnist John Hollinger says the Oklahoma boys fumbled their opportunity to move the team to the Midwest. While Berry Tramel, a columnist for The Daily Oklahoman, says the …
August 16, 2007, 01:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Sonics hire radio play-by-play announcer
The Seattle SuperSonics announced the hiring of Matt Pinto on Tuesday. Pinto, shown above courtesy of the Sonics, replaces David Locke as the radio play-by-play announcer for Sonics broadcasts. Locke was let go by Sonics in June. The Sonics will be broadcast on 770 AM KTTH for the second year in…
August 16, 2007, 01:00 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Sonics owners play nice
A heavy news day involving the Sonics is wrapped up for you here. If you haven’t seen it already the first story is an update on the Sonics situation involving part owner Aubrey McClendon, who backs off statements he made in a local, Oklahoma City newspaper today. Sen. Margarita Prentice…
August 16, 2007, 00:45 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Bennett responds to McClendon comments
Here is Clay Bennett's response, along with a clarification by minority owner Aubrey McClendon, on comments he made in today's Journal Record on wanting to bring the Seattle Sonics to Oklahoma City. Clay Bennett “As the controlling owner, I admire my fellow owners and appreciate their…
August 16, 2007, 00:30 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Report: Minority owner says group wants Sonics in Okla. City
Thanks to the news tip from one of the blog readers, here's the story I'll have for Monday. Look for a follow tomorrow once I'm able to contact more people. Aubrey McClendon, one of the partners in the Professional Basketball Club LLC, the group that purchased the Seattle SuperSonics last year,…
August 16, 2007, 00:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Greybeards seek return to NBA
Where’s the NBA 35-and-older league when you need one? You might be having flashbacks to 1990s with the latest rash of guys in their mid-thirties being courted by NBA teams this week. Allan Houston, 36, is the latest sharpshooter is being coaxed out of retirement, possibly landing in Dallas…
August 16, 2007, 00:00 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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