Somebody has to win
A pretty scrappy first quarter for both teams, as the Kings and the Sonics look like two teams who do not have a win this year, and want desperately to get one tonight. Sacrament leads 26-25 behind 10 points from Kevin Martin. Execution still poor. Five turnover already, against a bad team. Martin…
November 06, 2007, 11:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Kings pregame
A few things before tipoff. Robert Swift will get his first start of the year. Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said he wants to get Swift in the game early while he's still loose. Nick Collison will still see about the same minutes tonight, and will probably sub in early in the first…
November 06, 2007, 11:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Open Game Thread #4: Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers
[Thanks to JoeMoses for tonight's game preview. Noah's been (reportedly, from WSCR) activated for tonight, and may be taking some of Wallace's minutes. -Matt] Win number 1? Not so fast, unless Skiles has found the cure already to our lackluster start. These are the generic Clippers (no Brand).…
November 06, 2007, 7:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Win for the Godfather
Sunday's night game is definitely one I would have loved to have been at. While the Suns play was uneven, the halftime festivities were special as Jerry Colangelo was added to the Ring of Honor. The Suns responded by making a run and put away the Cavaliers in the second half 103-92I was happy the…
November 06, 2007, 5:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
A Season In Review
How far are we into the season? Three games? It's practically over, right? Okay. Then it's time to review the performance of our players, clearly.Thus far, in 2/3rds of our games (That's 67%!) the Suns have beat a team that they should have no problem beating. So far, in 3/3rds of our games…
November 06, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Time to get in shape
Here's ten things I thought about during last night's loss.1. Even people who don't watch basketball want to know if Kobe is getting traded. Some dude at the gas station asked me about it. I think he was a terrorist.2. Tons of people complimented me on my KJ jersey yesterday. One Spurs fan at work…
November 06, 2007, 5:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Suns beat Sonics in season opener
Suns take the season opener 106-99 over the Seattle Supersonics.Not gonna write much of a recap because it's kinda late and I watched the game on DVR. We've got the Lakers tonight though so that should be fun. Feel free to talk it out in the comments. Just as a heads up, I usually write about…
November 06, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Being Steve Nash: 07-08 Phoenix Suns Preview
The end to last season sucked. (As I type this the Sp*rs are getting their rings.) We've heard plenty of whining, complaining, conspiracy theories and trade rumors to try and cope with that fact. The new season is here.We've taken time this summer to look at how the returning players on our…
November 06, 2007, 5:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Phoenix Suns - 07-08 Season Preview
It's that time of year again, preseason is finishing up and regular season is approaching as rapidly as someone doing 25 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. (Slowly. Very slowly.) To prepare you, the fan, for the upcoming season... here is what you can expect out of the Suns upcoming season. The facts, the…
November 06, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
From Start To Finish
While watching the first game of the preseason, something struck me as peculiar towards the end of the third quarter and into the fourth quarter. We went through a stretch of the game where the most consistent outside shooter on the floor for the Suns was Marcus Banks... which means a couple…
November 06, 2007, 4:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
More Surgery
Arizona RepublicSuns All-Star center Amaré Stoudemire did not get on the team bus to Tucson today because he is scheduled to undergo an arthroscopy on his right knee Tuesday morning.It will be Stoudemire's third knee surgery in two years but it is not the knee that undwent the microfracture…
November 06, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Carousel of the Sun
The Suns have had a long history of being a team that will "make the deal". This theoretical deal, of course, is the deal where they will make a big trade in order to get better, or to fix the team. From the deal sending Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry and Andrew Lang to Philly for the off beat yet…
November 06, 2007, 4:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Marion wants out
Shawn Marion has asked to be traded and has gone public with his feelings. He's sick of the trade rumors and wants to end it with an actual...trade.EDIT: Marion wants to go to the Lakers.According to Suns beat writer Paul Coro, well publicized talks with Utah for AK47 as well as the Lakers dangling…
November 06, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
The Marion Paradox
Everyone who follows the NBA knows about the Suns by now. They know about the Suns style, they know about the Suns players. They know about the run and the gun, they know about the Steve Nash alley oops and the Amare dunks, the three point barrages, the ups and downs the Suns go through over the…
November 06, 2007, 4:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Amare Stoudemire - Chris Bosh
Boshosaurus Rex and STAT, respectively.I wrote this elsewhere (in a forum) in a discussion as to whether or not you would rather have Amare Stoudemire or Chris Bosh on your team. I found that this practically wrote itself, as there's so much to talk about on both subjects, so I imagine I will be…
November 06, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
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…
November 06, 2007, 4:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Pistons Preview: The Bench
Last week, Kevin previewed the starting lineup, describing what the Pistons needs from each player in order to lock up another title. This week, he previews the bench. __________________ by: Kevin Sawyer Rodney Stuckey Well, an unbroken hand, for starters. What they really need is consistent…
November 06, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rodney Stuckey’s timeline
Rodney Stuckey is intent on beating his doctor’s estimate on how long he’ll be sidelined. How intent? From Krista Jahnke of the Free Press: He wants to play next Sunday in Seattle. Asked whether he was bummed he’d miss playing in the team’s only trip to his home metro area,…
November 06, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
November 06, 2007, 3:45 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…
November 06, 2007, 3:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Rodman wants to work in the WNBA
If Lambs can do it, why not The Worm? Rodman wants to be a WNBA head coach. If anything, I suppose he can relate to women (hat-tip: PN) more than most male coaches.
November 06, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
On prioritizing dental hygiene
Terry Foster of the Detroit News has a great story from Rip Hamilton about the birth of his baby boy last Wednesday: [Rip] didn’t understand that when a pregnant woman going through labor says call the doctor, it isn’t wise to go to the bathroom and brush your teeth first. But…
November 06, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
MSM tosses cliches at new media
Chris McCosky doesn’t like bloggers. Or most bloggers. Or something. I’m not touching it (because I already did two years ago and again this past summer), but plenty of other people have. Update: I didn’t provide a direct link on purpose. The column was designed to offend and…
November 06, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
November 06, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Suns sign Grant Hill
November 06, 2007, 3:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Pistons inch past Hawks
Random thoughts from the home opener against the Hawks: Jason Maxiell looked good, huh? 15 points, eight boards and four blocks. The guy was aggressive all night long (he at least two goaltending calls, as well) but managed to stay out of foul trouble with only one called against him. He played 26…
November 06, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons host Hawks in opener
Unbelievable. It’s the first home game of the season and I ran out of time for a proper game preview post. In any case, head over to HOOPSWORLD for my pre-game, halftime and post-game thoughts from courtside.
November 06, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Magic seek revenge on Pistons
Orlando has this one circled: For the Pistons, tonight is just another match, the second of a back-to-back before they head back to Detroit. For the Magic, though, they’ve been waiting for this for a while. John Denton of Florida Today reports that Stan Van Gundy put a big “8″ on…
November 06, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
November 06, 2007, 3:15 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…
November 06, 2007, 3:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Darvin Ham in the D-League
We have a Darvin Ham sighting! After spending training camp with the Mavs, he was the third overall pick of Thursday’s NBDL draft.
November 06, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Delfino catching on in Toronto
Toronto Star: Carlos Delfino emerges from Sam Mitchell’s doghouse in Toronto. (hat-tip: TH)
November 06, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons burn the Heat
See what I did there? I’m hoping a bit of flash video will distract you from the fact I’ve been derelict in my blogging duties today. In any case, by now you know the Pistons won 91-80 (if you missed it, you can get a feeling for how things went down by checking out the comments…
November 06, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
2008 Thread: Knicks vs Denver 11/06/07
Your in-game & post-game thoughts here. Since I have no posts for today, I thought I’d publish this early. Usually I try to get them up an hour before game time. Game threads are still a work in progress.
November 06, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
First Summer in Texas
November 06, 2007, 3:00 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…
November 06, 2007, 3:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
The 2007-08 Piston introductions
Need4Sheed has this year’s player introduction montage. Remember the sledgehammer part at the end? It’s been replaced … by a Jason Maxiell dunk-splosion. (Not a real word, but it should be.)
November 06, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons and Heat kick off 2007-08
The Pistons open the season tonight (8pm, TNT) in Miami against a Heat team that was absolutely embarrassed in last year’s season opener, a 108-66 thrashing at the hands of the Chicago Bulls that basically set the tone for a disappointing season. Tonight, the Heat hope to start things off…
November 06, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rip Hamilton out tonight with “family emergency”
A. Sherrod Blakely says Rip Hamilton is out tonight because of a “family situation involving his child.” Krista Jahnke of the Detroit Free Press termed it “family emergency” but confirmed that it did not involve a death, which is good to hear. Blakely pointed out that…
November 06, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Ball Club Shirts (Instant Throwback)
UPDATE: The shirts are now sold out. Thanks for the support!
November 06, 2007, 2:45 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…
November 06, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from The Rising Suns
OPEN THREAD: Game 4 - Warriors vs Cavaliers
Warriors (W-L): 0-3 Cavs (W-L): 1-2 Time: 7:30pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 You know it was just one week ago that we kicked off GSOM Night 2 with the Warriors' Opening Night? Just one week ago, just 3 games ago we were optimistic about the Warriors' season. Many in the Bay…
November 06, 2007, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Pistons Preview: Starting Lineup
by: Kevin Sawyer We all know what our guys can do. With many folks predicting the team’s demise (as usual), I thought it would be useful to explore what they will NEED to do in order for the Pistons to lock up another championship. Here’s a player-by-player rundown. Chauncey Billups What…
November 06, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Past, present and future predictions
First things first: remember that “Predict the Roster” game we played back in June? Go read the post for details, but basically I asked you to list the opening day roster, and I awarded points for each player depending if they were already under contract, a free agent, a draft pick or a…
November 06, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
November 06, 2007, 2:30 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…
November 06, 2007, 2:30 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Peter Vecsey thinks Kobe fits best in Detroit
Peter Vecsey runs down several options for Kobe Bryant and comes to the conclusion that Detroit is the best fit: With all due respect to the above mentioned, there may not be a more perfect fit than the Pistons. Obviously, they must give to get; Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince somewhat compensate…
November 06, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Blakely: Amir Johnson out for season opener
A. Sherrod Blakely has a disappointing update on Amir Johnson in his blog today: The setbacks just keep on coming for Amir Johnson. The $11M man will probably sit out the season opener at Miami due to a sore Achilles tendon. It doesn’t appear to be too serious, but serious enough to where you…
November 06, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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…
November 06, 2007, 2:15 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…
November 06, 2007, 2:15 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Pistons Preview: The Bench
Last week, Kevin previewed the starting lineup, describing what the Pistons needs from each player in order to lock up another title. This week, he previews the bench. __________________ by: Kevin Sawyer Rodney Stuckey Well, an unbroken hand, for starters. What they really need is consistent…
November 06, 2007, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rodney Stuckey’s timeline
Rodney Stuckey is intent on beating his doctor’s estimate on how long he’ll be sidelined. How intent? From Krista Jahnke of the Free Press: He wants to play next Sunday in Seattle. Asked whether he was bummed he’d miss playing in the team’s only trip to his home metro area,…
November 06, 2007, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Linkage, Northwest Division
We cruise around the Northwest Division this morning, where Denver sits atop the standings with a 2-1 record. For a closer look at the Northwest Division, click here. But first some updates on the Sonics opponent tonight, Sacramento Sacramento (0-3): Check out this preview of tonight’s…
November 06, 2007, 2:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Half-assed Preview: Hornets @ Lakers
Four and oh?We'll find out this evening when the Hornets take on the Lakers out in L.A., where they say the smog is the reason they have such beautiful sunsets.The Lakers are 1-2 on the season, which means they've won one game and lost two (see how it works?). It was a late triple from…
November 06, 2007, 1:45 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Brezec might not play tonight
Two quick updates off Tuesday's morning shootaround: Center Primoz Brezec might not play tonight, due to a sprained right wrist suffered against Miami. If Brezec can't start, coach Sam Vincent will start either center Ryan Hollins or guard Jeff McInnis....
November 06, 2007, 1:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
So Far I See Some Progress…
The Knicks played a pair of games this weekend, and came out with a 1-1 split. I figure I’d split my thoughts between the pros and cons… PROS: First off I was pleasantly surprised to see the Knicks be competitive early and take the lead at times against the defending Eastern Conference…
November 06, 2007, 12:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2008 Thread: Knicks vs Minnesota 11/04/07
Your in-game & post-game thoughts here.
November 06, 2007, 12:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
How Many Games Will the Knicks Win?
OK folks, time to put up or shut up. Predict how many games the Knicks will win, and let everyone know the exact amount in the comments. Wanted: Post links to predictions of the Knicks from other sources! I’m curious what other people are thinking about the Knicks. How Many Games Will…
November 06, 2007, 11:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2008 Season Preview: Conclusion
With a tip of the hat to Stephen Colbert (and Tom Ziller), I present my thoughts of the 2008 season divided between the optimist and pessimist in me. Optimist: Ready for a new season to begin? Pessimist: Ready for a new season to end? Optimist: Awww c’mon. You can’t tell me…
November 06, 2007, 11:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2008 Season Preview: The Backcourt & Swingmen
The Backcourt Statistically Stephon Marbury still remains above average offensively, but he’s not nearly as productive as he used to be. The Knicks PG still is effective with his incursions to the basket, and at the latter stages of his career he’s become a better shooter. However to…
November 06, 2007, 11:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2008 Season Preview: The Frontcourt
The Frontcourt This year the New York offense will center around their big men. Last year Eddy Curry shot efficiently, and was a good rebounder on the offensive end. But he struggled to find his teammates when double teamed and turned the ball over too frequently. It’s possible that Curry was…
November 06, 2007, 11:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Knicks Waive Jordan, Nichols, and Russell
The Jerome James fanclub has rejoiced! NEW YORK, October 25, 2007 – New York Knickerbockers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Isiah Thomas announced today that guards Jared Jordan, Demetris Nichols and Walker Russell, Jr. have been waived. Jordan 6-2, 190-pounds, averaged 4.5…
November 06, 2007, 11:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
What COULD You Get For Curry?
Okay, yes, I know, I know, Isiah Thomas would never in a gazillion years trade Eddy Curry, as too much of Isiah’s identity in New York is wrapped around acquiring Eddy Curry. The Suns could call and say, “We want to become a post-up team, we’ll give you Shawn Marion for…
November 06, 2007, 11:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
They Said It (11/06/07)
The internet offers a place for many people to express their opinion. Gone are the days where only the opinion of people who get paid for writing are seen by the masses. Today anyone can state what they think on a subject publicly, for everyone to see. Below are some quotes taken directly from…
November 06, 2007, 11:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Wanted: Your Fantasy Sleepers
Folks, I’ve just agreed to join a private fantasy league on short notice that was short a guy. The draft is Friday night and I don’t have much time to assemble a sleeper list. So I’m looking for your help. I’m looking for * Players that are going to see a big jump in minutes…
November 06, 2007, 11:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2007 Preseason Game 5
Don’t have time for a full write up. Just some quick hits: It was almost another one of those games. Boston started off on a 7-0 run, but I have to give credit to the Knick starters. They held in there & took a first quarter lead. Lee & Robinson also saw time with the first [...]
November 06, 2007, 10:30 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
So Far I See Some Progress…
The Knicks played a pair of games this weekend, and came out with a 1-1 split. I figure I’d split my thoughts between the pros and cons… PROS: First off I was pleasantly surprised to see the Knicks be competitive early and take the lead at times against the defending Eastern Conference…
November 06, 2007, 06:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
2008 Thread: Knicks vs Denver 11/06/07
Your in-game & post-game thoughts here.
November 06, 2007, 06:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Win for the Godfather
Sunday's night game is definitely one I would have loved to have been at. While the Suns play was uneven, the halftime festivities were special as Jerry Colangelo was added to the Ring of Honor. The Suns responded by making a run and put away the Cavaliers in the second half 103-92I was happy the…
November 06, 2007, 03:45 AM ET from The Rising Suns
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 2
For those of you keeping track at home I'm 1-2 picking Warriors games this season. I knew the Jazz just had the Warriors' number, but I thought it'd be 20,000 on 5 on opening night. And who would've thought the Warriors would lose to the Clips too? Oh well. But since none of you have…
November 06, 2007, 03:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSoF: Week 8 Recap and Week 9 Picks
Week 9! 8-0 vs. 7-0. `Nuff said. Props to Frank Galasso! These guys aren't going to be shaking hands after Sunday tut123408 won again for the the fourth time, (this is getting a bit out of hand), so why don't we have #2 winner chimp hit us up for the Baron poster! chimp -…
November 06, 2007, 03:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Golden Break: All I Need to Know I Learned from the Warriors' Media Guide
The Warriors were kind enough to send me a crisp new 2007-08 media guide. Don't let anyone tell you that the book is just shameless self-promotion for the franchise or a dry compendium of facts and figures. There's gold buried deep in these pages. Since the team hasn't provide…
November 06, 2007, 02:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
A Season In Review
How far are we into the season? Three games? It's practically over, right? Okay. Then it's time to review the performance of our players, clearly.Thus far, in 2/3rds of our games (That's 67%!) the Suns have beat a team that they should have no problem beating. So far, in 3/3rds of our games…
November 06, 2007, 02:30 AM ET from The Rising Suns
Free throw discrepancy - whose fault is it?
[Very enjoyable diary. I don't think anyone's been solely blaming the officials for the free-throw discrepancy, although it'd be nice if Gordon got an Iverson treatment. Or even a lighter version of that treatment. The early numbers are awful, and it's something that needs to not only get to…
November 06, 2007, 00:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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