Big Red isn’t in Vegas
We’ve already talked at length about Bill Walton, but here’s a bit of funny trivia: “ESPN’s play-by-play man and analyst are not in Las Vegas. They are calling the game action from a studio in Bristol, Conn., a continent away.” Have they disclosed this at all on the…
August 31, 2007, 10:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Who on the Knicks WOULD you trade for Kobe Bryant?
I figure you folks really enjoy the topic, so let’s at least try to get it into its own entry, rather than hijacking poor Nate Robinson. Would you trade David Lee, Zach Randolph and Renaldo Balkman for Kobe Bryant and spare parts? Would you trade Lee and Balkman for Kobe? Would you trade…
August 31, 2007, 8:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Is this Rasheed’s last hurrah?
My latest from Hoopsworld: Most of Detroit’s core players are locked up to long-term deals: Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince are signed through 2011 while Rip Hamilton is signed through 2010. That’s a good thing, as all three are vital to the team’s continued success. Rasheed…
August 31, 2007, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
2k6-2k7 REPORT CARD: Kelenna Azubuike
Swish "Mully called me on New Years' Eve and asked me if I liked sambuca, and I said 'Yeah,' " Nelson recalled. "And he went out there and signed this guy, Azubuike. "I thought it was a drink and he was talking about a player." The mid-season D-League pickup is back for another year.…
August 31, 2007, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Team USA takes on Carlos Delfino and friends
USA faces off against Argentina tonight at midnight (Detroit time) on ESPN2. I’m not sure if I’m going to stay up to watch but I’m definitely setting the DVR — not only am I excited to see what Carlos Delfino can do in a starring role (single tear …), I’m also…
August 30, 2007, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Being Amare Stoudemire
This is the man who wants revenge.Amare seems to respond best when people question his ability to accomplish something. So here are a few questions for Amare.You've said you want to be Most Improved Player and Finals MVP this season, will that improvement be on defense?You've mentioned adding a…
August 30, 2007, 8:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Being Raja Bell
If there is one player who wants another shot at the Finals, it's Raja Bell. Raja got a chance as a rookie to run with the Sixers and ended up guarding Kobe Bryant in their 2001 NBA Finals loss. He's come a long way as a player . Raja turned his buzz-worthy '06 postseason into a great '07 season…
August 30, 2007, 8:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Being Leandro Barbosa
The long summer continues as we wait for the Suns to bounce back and get Revenge. Next up is Leandro Barbosa. LB had a terrific season in 06-07. He won the Sixth Man of the Year Award, he gained some nationwide popularity and he became yet another star in the Suns' lineup. Barbosa emerged as one of…
August 30, 2007, 7:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Being Boris Diaw
Once again, returning to Amare Stoudemire's suggestion that the theme for the 07-08 season should be 'Revenge,' let's take another look at a player returning next season. While there was plenty of discussion about what Marcus Banks could have done last season, Boris Diaw had a letdown after winning…
August 30, 2007, 7:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Suns sign Grant Hill
August 30, 2007, 7:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
The State of Affairs
What, another Zei post? "Chances are it will be about something super important!" you all undoubtedly mutter as you get ready to tune out the numbers.First things first, aside from being rather disgruntled about us not taking Tiago Splitter at the #24, in the end it will prove to be a valuable move…
August 30, 2007, 7:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Thoughts on the Draft
So the iPhone came out yesterday. I'm on the iPhone team at Apple and it was a pretty fun night. In between calls, we'd read about the lines all over the country and the folks on the East coast trying to cash in on ebay and Craigslist. It was an energetic night that all of us had been looking…
August 30, 2007, 6:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
First Summer in Texas
August 30, 2007, 6:30 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…
August 30, 2007, 6:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Ball Club Shirts (Instant Throwback)
UPDATE: The shirts are now sold out. Thanks for the support!
August 30, 2007, 6:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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…
August 30, 2007, 5:45 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…
August 30, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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…
August 30, 2007, 5:15 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…
August 30, 2007, 5:00 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…
August 30, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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