Same old story

Seattle only trailed by six points, 42-36 midway through the second quarter. But Dallas finished the half on a 24-8 run, taking a 66-44 lead into halftime. The Sonics had a team meeting this morning. Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said the team just went over the scout for Dallas. But some players…

January 19, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes

Dallas owner Cuban speaks out on Sonics

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was frank when asked about what folks in Seattle can do in order to keep the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle. "The big question is does Seattle even want the team?" Cuban said between gasping for gulps of air while working out on the Stepmaster and talking with…

January 19, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes

Open Game Thread #39: Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons

[Thanks to NittanyBull for the last-ditch game thread. I had someone scheduled but looks like it isn't up. Am I the only one just hoping that smilin' Jimmy Boylan finally sees that things are no better under his watch? I'm sick of hearing that myth. -Matt] Game starts at 8:30 p.m.(30 minutes from…

January 19, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull

Boo birds loud and clear

By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - Kwame Brown knew the questions were coming, so he answered them before they were asked. It had been two days since he was booed for a dismal performance in Thursday’s loss to Phoenix, so he broke the ice on the uncomfortable topic when he…

January 19, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

The Pistons are in Chicago

The Pistons are in Chicago tonight (8:30, TV20) looking to shake off last night’s loss to the Kings. But be warned: Chicago always seems to have the Pistons’ number in the regular season, even when they don’t have anyone else’s. Plus, when the Pistons drop a game, they tend…

January 19, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Golden Break: The Trade, One Year Later

The island of Manhattan for beads and mirrors.  The Louisiana Territory for $23 million and change.  Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington, Sarunas Jasikevicius and Josh Powell for Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod.   OK, so maybe the first two steals were a little…

January 19, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

RECAP: Warriors 119, Bulls 111: I love this team!

Final BoxscoreBaron was calm (but certainly not quiet) the entire night To start, I here by proclaim I will forever retire all YaoButtaMing predictions on all YaoButtaMing previews. Being 1 for 2,324 has led me to believe I am bad luck. Thanks, I feel better that I've gotten that off my chest.…

January 19, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

The Hornets beat the Bobcats

Riding the streetcar on the way to the game yesterday, Mikey gets talking with another season ticket holder who tells us he can't make the game tonight. He's trying to give away his two tickets, and I love free stuff so I gladly take them.At the Arena, I go looking for my free seat and find…

January 19, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog

OPEN THREAD - GAME #41: Warriors @ Bulls

Warriors (W-L): 23-17 Bulls (W-L):  15-22 Time: 6:30pm PST TV: ESPN Radio: KNBR 1050 Honestly ... am I the only one who finds this guy completely annoying? The 2007 - 2008 season has given us some new Cinderella teams vying for playoff spots. However, with every surprise team comes a…

January 19, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

GSoM Night 3 - Got Tickets?

If you don't know by now, GSoM Night 3 is rapidly approaching. The game is Friday, February 1 vs JRich and the Charlotte Bobcats. This will be JRich's first and only return to Oakland this season. The game will be a chance to see the Dubs beat the Bobcats, say hello and goodbye to JRich, and best…

January 19, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

Recap: Warriors 117, Pacers 125 - Back In Time.

Editor's Note: The last time I wrote on a loss I was criticized for writing a recap that was far too long. I fear I may have done the same this time. So for those of you who may feel this way, please see my specially condensed recap right after the jump. We now return you to your regularly…

January 19, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

OPEN THREAD - GAME #42: Warriors @ Bucks

Warriors (W-L): 24-17 Bucks (W-L): 16-23 TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 Time: 5:30 pm The road trip against sub .500 teams continues. There's some good stuff after the jump- and you don't even have to pay big bucks!The last time these two team's squared off back in early…

January 19, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

Q&A: Matt from Blog-A-Bull

  The Warriors face the Bulls for the first time this season on Friday in a nationally televised game on ESPN. You can be sure a huge chunk of the telecast is going to be dedicated to investigating why it has been such a chaotic season for MJ's old…

January 19, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

OPEN THREAD - GAME #40: Warriors @ Pacers

Warriors (W-L): 23-16 Pacers (W-L): 17-22 Time: 4:00PM PST tip off TV FSN Bay Area Vegas Odds Pacers by 1.5 (source: yahoo.com) Hey... I know these guys! Tonight the Warriors look to take 4 in a row and they head out to the land that corn built and take on the Indiana Pacers (for the…

January 19, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

Golden Break: The Trade, One Year Later

The island of Manhattan for beads and mirrors.  The Louisiana Territory for $23 million and change.  Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington, Sarunas Jasikevicius and Josh Powell for Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod.   OK, so maybe the first two steals were a little…

January 19, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

RECAP: Warriors 119, Grizzlies 111: I love this team!

Final BoxscoreBaron was calm (but certainly not quiet) the entire night To start, I here by proclaim I will forever retire all YaoButtaMing predictions on all YaoButtaMing previews. Being 1 for 2,324 has led me to believe I am bad luck. Thanks, I feel better that I've gotten that off my chest.…

January 19, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind

A closer look at Sonics poor shooting

I wanted to take a closer look at Seattle's shooting woes and what a few of the problems might be. Using NBA.coms Hotspots, here’s a comparison showing the Sonics shot selection during the last five games of the team's losing streak, compared with Seattle’s shot selection during perhaps…

January 19, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes

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