Needing Luke
LOS ANGELES — Vladimir Radmanovic (ankle) hasn’t resumed running yet, but he has shown some improvement and there’s a chance he’ll ready to be with the Lakers to start their nine-game trip on Jan. 31. Although it looked at one time as if Radmanovic might struggle to regain a rotation…
January 21, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Amir Johnson’s minutes are tied to fouls
Amir Johnson and his (lack of) playing time has been a frequent discussion on this site, and it’s the topic of my latest article on HOOPSWORLD: What does Johnson need to do to earn the coaching staff’s trust? “I think just a total understanding of what we’re doing,”…
January 21, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Pistons are in Orlando …
… and I hate 7pm games. I’m a half hour late with this, and the Pistons are already leading 24-17 with two minutes and change left in the first quarter.
January 21, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons host suddenly healthy Kings
The Pistons host the Kings tonight (8pm, FSN), and I’m sure the story of the night in some circles will be the return of Ron Artest. Personally, I’m a little bored with that angle — he’s already been back here, remember? — but at least it’ll make for a lively…
January 21, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Need4PistonsTickets
I’m a couple of days late with this, but Need4Sheed is giving away Pistons tickets. (more…)
January 21, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The game has been cruel to C-Webb
Tom Ziller has an excellent, excellent column at BallHype on the snakebit career of Chris Webber. Update: Also, my HOOPSWORLD article on Webber’s most likely destinations.
January 21, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
A lesson in coachspeak
Sometimes coaches say things because they have to, not because it’s what they really believe. I think that’s what Sam Vincent did Monday. He was asked about the Bobcats’ struggles on the road (2-13, worst in the East) and the...
January 21, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Following the Pistons from 6,000 miles away
As Pistons fans go, not many jump through as many hoops as DBB reader Ohad does just to follow the team. For most of us, watching a game is as easy as turning on the TV, whether it’s watching Blaha and Kelser on a local channel or being subjected to the “other” announcers on NBA…
January 21, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons host Raps
It’s been almost a year since DBB reader Tim sent in that image of Sheedi-Wan-Kenobi and Chris Bosh-Walker and it still cracks me up. In any case, the Pistons host Bosh and the Raptors tonight (7:30pm, TV20), hoping to squash Toronto’s three-game winning streak. I’ll be at the…
January 21, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
D-League goes online
Whoa, very cool: the D-League will now broadcast every single game online. It’ll be a bit more exciting once Cheikh Samb heads back down to Ft. Wayne, but still, this is great news.
January 21, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
C-Webb: “I’ll be back in two weeks”
Chris Webber is returning to the NBA … soon. Not necessarily to the Pistons, but from the sounds of things he’ll be signing an NBA contract this week. From an interview with a Sacramento TV station this weekend (via TZ at FanHouse): But in an exclusive interview Sunday, Webber told…
January 21, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Fun with Hot Spots
Last month, DBB reader Tim passed along the new link to these NBA Hot Spots, which, as you can see below, breaks down the shooting percentages for each player based on each spot on the floor. (These were introduced last year under the name “NBA Hot Zone,” and I wish they’d just…
January 21, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Cheikh’s in Senegal
I totally missed this from last weekend: “Pistons rookie Cheikh Samb did not travel with Detroit during their four-game road trip because he has back in Senegal dealing with what team officials describe as a passport-related matter. The matter is not considered serious and team officials…
January 21, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Need4Podcast
Introducing the debut of Need4Sheed’s podcast, featuring Benny and Jeff from Grand Rapids’ WOOD 1300.
January 21, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Ron Artest … a Piston?
Ron Artest wouldn’t mind being a Piston? From the Freep: “I wouldn’t consider not playing here,” Artest said. “But right now I’m doing Sacramento. But it’s not something I’m opposed to, you know. That would be a hell of a first day if Ron Artest was in a Pistons’ jersey. That…
January 21, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Open Game Thread #40: Bulls at Memphis Grizzlies
Nearing the half-way point of the season, suffice to say we're all disappointed with how the season's turned out so far, but I'm putting my 2-0 record of posting game threads on the line tonight against a team that's frequently cited as a potential trading partner with the Bulls. Hopefully the…
January 21, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Halftime: Rockets 53, Sonics 52
Unlike the last three games, Seattle avoided letting the Rockets go on a run in the second quarter and only trail by one. Seattle rookie Jeff Green had a strong first half, finishing with 11 points and four assists. Green had three dunks, including an emphatic flush over Houston's Yao Ming.…
January 21, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Sonics looking good
Seattle leads 24-22 after the first quarter. It's the best the Sonics have looked during this long 4-game road trip. The Sonics have good balance offensively, with Kevin Durant and Earl Watson finishing with five points apiece in the first quarter. Seattle shot 10-of-22 in the opening…
January 21, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
GSoF: Championship Playoff Weekend
Don't ya just love the NFL playoffs? Romo choked! Romo choked! Romo choked! Man, I love saying that! Weren't the Cowboys supposed to make it to the Super Bowl? In 4 quarters a poor performance by Tony Romo and a poised Eli Manning (did I really just write that?) the Cowboys were…
January 21, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Same starters for Houston
Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said he'll go with the same starting lineup tonight against Houston, with Earl Watston at point guard, Kevin Durant at shooting guard, Jeff Green at small forward, Nick Collison at power forward and Kurt Thomas at center. However, Carlesimo said he may got to the bench…
January 21, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
New Hornets wallpaper
I should have had this up three days ago but I was busy making up an excuse for the delay. My apologies.Here's another fresh and funky Hornets wallpaper from Dariusz Ejkiewicz, a.k.a. Fartman. This one features Chris Paul, Peja Stojakovic, David West and Tyson Chandler. Me likey.Links for the…
January 21, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Rumor: Warriors to Release CJ Watson for Gary Payton
The Warriors recent DLeague call-up CJ Watson is just a few days into his second 10-day contract. I've liked what I've seen from him in his very limited playing time so far, but it doesn't look like the Warriors are going to have the FM radio dial set on 102.9 that much longer. A Bay Area hoops…
January 21, 2008, 3:30 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 21, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 21, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Timberwolves
Warriors (W-L): 25-17 Timberwolves (W-L): 5-34 Time: 1:00pm PST TV:FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 1050 Our heroes return from what was nearly an undefeated road trip. 3-1 and finishing it off with a blowout on the 2nd game of a back to back? Nice. This team is taking care of the teams it should…
January 21, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
2008 Game Thread: Celtics at Knicks
Your pre/in/post game thoughts.
January 21, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Dumars is in touch with Webber
From the Detroit News: “I have had an exchange (verbal) with Chris within the last 24 hours and I’ve been in constant communication with his agent (Aaron Goodwin),” Pistons president Joe Dumars said. “But the one thing that hasn’t changed is that we still have a…
January 21, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Recap: Warriors 119, Bucks 99- Now That Was Yi-sy
Now that was easy. Too easy. Way too Yi-sy. Preview/ Open Thread (115 Comments) This is pretty much all the Bucks' fans had to cheer about all night. Final Boxscore Let's buck this down after the jump.1st Half: No One Expected the Unexpected The Warriors ran away with this game in the…
January 21, 2008, 02:30 AM 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 teams squared off back in early December…
January 21, 2008, 02:15 AM 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 21, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSoF: Championship Playoff Weekend
Don't ya just love the NFL playoffs? Romo choked! Romo choked! Romo choked! Man, I love saying that! Weren't the Cowboys supposed to make it to the Super Bowl? In 4 quarters a poor performance by Tony Romo and a poised Eli Manning (did I really just write that?) the Cowboys were…
January 21, 2008, 01:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors to Release CJ Watson for Gary Payton
The Warriors recent DLeague call-up CJ Watson is just a few days into his second 10-day contract. I've liked what I've seen from him in his very limited playing time so far, but it doesn't look like the Warriors are going to have the FM radio dial set on 102.9 that much longer. A Bay Area hoops…
January 21, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Time to Get us a Rack (No, not that kind of rack. Sheesh!)
Game Preview!Matchup: Bucks(16-24) @ Hornets(27-12)Off Efficiency: Bucks 100.8(19th), Hornets 105.9(10th)Def Efficiency: Bucks 107.0(27th), Hornets 99.8(3rd)Relevant Blogger: Brewhoop, The BratwurstIt's a Monday Matinee this time, with the Bucks galloping into New Orleans for a game starting at…
January 21, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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