Sam Smith-esque trade idea of the week: get in on Jason Kidd deal
That's right, I'm putting on my sweater-vest again, and trying to come up with a midseason trade for the Bulls. Not sure if it's really to make the team better as much as more interesting, as to be honest I can't stomach watching this same group much longer. As far as why to trade at all,…
January 28, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Rumor: Chris Webber to the Warriors by Tuesday 1/29/08
Comin' at ya by Tuesday? 1, 2, 3... JUMP!Via Marc Stein of ESPN.com: Chris Webber's unlikely but fast-moving return to the Golden State Warriors is on course to be completed by Tuesday, according to sources close to the negotiations. Barring an unexpected change of heart, sources…
January 28, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 106, Knicks 104 - It's Never Easy
Final BoxscoreI don't know how you do it either Jax Wow. I guess this is just how it has to be. No easy wins. They make you yell at the tv in frustration but also scream in celebration as they roll off one of their runs. Sometimes I think I should just avoid watching the first 3 quarters so my…
January 28, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSOM Night 3 - Final Call
Air France with the GSoM Night 3 shirt GSoM Night 3 - Next Friday, February 1st vs Charlotte We're up to 344 tickets sold for GSoM Night 3, 344 of your fellow GSOM community members at the game. This is JRich's first and only game in Oakland this season, so you'll definitely want to be in…
January 28, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Chris Webber Says "It's a Done Deal"
Well it looks like it's a done deal and will be made official tomorrow. America's Next Top Warrior! Use your hops for some more Webber links. (Yes this honestly amuses me more than The Yi Movement!)Straight from eWebber [ESPN.com]: Chris Webber told ESPN.com on Monday night that…
January 28, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Rod Benson of the Dakota Wizards and Boom Tho Movement
For this next installment of the show we are pleased to have on a man who needs no introduction. You know him from his ballin' on SD's finest beaches. You've seen him drop science- Political Science to be exact- on the Cal hardwood. You've got all his YouTube videos in heavy rotation.…
January 28, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 45 - Warriors vs Knicks
Warriors (W-L): 26-18 Knicks (W-L): 14-28 Time: 6:00pm PST TV:FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 This is one of those games that scares me. Maybe it was the loss to the Timberwolves and the narrow win against New Jersey that now has me spooked, but I feel like the Warriors can't consistently put…
January 28, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
CJ Watson Extended for Rest of Season: KBLX Booming in Ya Speakers!
The Warriors have officially inked CJ Watson for the rest of the season [Warriors.com]. Congrats to CJ! Lucky #100. Hit Read More for the rest. Signed, Sealed, and Delivered!CJ isn't that pass-first PG that the Warriors would probably like to have backing up Baron Davis, but Nellie…
January 28, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Gameday Open Thread: Nuggets @ Hornets
The Hornets will try to keep the good times rolling tonight as they host Allen Iverson and the Denver Nuggets at the New Orleans Arena. Our guys are coming off Saturday's superfunky win in San Antonio, while the Nuggs dropped one in Dallas yesterday. The Nuggets have been without Carmelo…
January 28, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
One for the road?
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - It’s plain to see that Tuesday’s game against New York is an important launching point for the Lakers’ upcoming road trip, but Coach Phil Jackson didn’t place that kind of emphasis on it. “No, not at all,” Jackson said…
January 28, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
City of Seattle, Sonics head back to court
Ruth Bowman, a spokesperson for the Seattle City Attorney’s office, said Judge Marsha Pechman has called a scheduling conference to bring the two sides together in the court case between the city and the Sonics for a 10 a.m. meeting Tuesday at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Seattle. Bowman…
January 28, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Will Afflalo attend All-Star weekend?
A. Sherrod Blakely on why Arron Affalo deserves to be in the rookie/sophomore game during All-Star weekend.
January 28, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Q&A: Modi from Cosellout
The New York Knickerbockers are coming to town Sunday night and that means it's time to check in with my man Modi, the mastermind behind one of my favorite blogs Cosellout. It's one of the most unique and thought provoking blogs (not just sports) out there. This man knows the Knicks…
January 28, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Chris Webber to the Warriors by Tuesday 1/29/08
Comin' at ya by Tuesday? 1, 2, 3... JUMP!Via Marc Stein of ESPN.com: Chris Webber's unlikely but fast-moving return to the Golden State Warriors is on course to be completed by Tuesday, according to sources close to the negotiations. Barring an unexpected change of heart, sources…
January 28, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Orlando finally beats Detroit
Okay, so Chauncey took a few liberties with the letter of the law with an extra step or two, but you have to admit that was a damn good shot. (Video via FanHouse.) I admit that as it left his fingertips I actually started shaking my head in disbelief that he settled for such a poor look, but in…
January 28, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 106, Knicks 104 - It's Never Easy
Final BoxscoreI don't know how you do it either Jax Wow. I guess this is just how it has to be. No easy wins. They make you yell at the tv in frustration but also scream in celebration as they roll off one of their runs. Sometimes I think I should just avoid watching the first 3 quarters so my…
January 28, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Pistons and Magic are playing early
The Pistons lost to the Magic for the first time in 10 games on Monday when Rashard Lewis banked in a shot in the final seconds. The Pistons will get their chance to start a new ridiculous streak against Orlando starting tonight. If you’re going to the game, ignore what your ticket may or may…
January 28, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
GSOM Night 3 - Final Call
Air France with the GSoM Night 3 shirt GSoM Night 3 - Next Friday, February 1st vs Charlotte We're up to 344 tickets sold for GSoM Night 3, 344 of your fellow GSOM community members at the game. This is JRich's first and only game in Oakland this season, so you'll definitely want to be in…
January 28, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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. I bet I’m not the only one who forgot to double-check the game time, so if you’re just tuning in now, do your thing in…
January 28, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Warriors "Seriously Interested" in Chris Webber
This is big. Bigger than Dennis Rodman teamming up with former foes Scottie Pippen and the Bulls in the late 90's. Bigger than Kobe and Phil together on the Lakers. Bigger than Shaq and Kobe hi-fiving on Xmas day. Yes this is Nas and Jay-Z making up big. Hmmm, dozen you say? Part I…
January 28, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Rod Benson of the Dakota Wizards and Boom Tho Movement
For this next installment of the show we are pleased to have on a man who needs no introduction. You know him from his ballin' on SD's finest beaches. You've seen him drop science- Political Science to be exact- on the Cal hardwood. You've got all his YouTube videos in heavy rotation.…
January 28, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
National perspective on Sonics
Greg Bishop of the New York Times, who formerly worked as a reporter at the Seattle Times, writes about the Sonics arena situation here. According to a Contra Costa Times report teams could be interested in Sonics big men Kurt Thomas or Chris Wilcox before the Feb. 21 trade deadline to fill a…
January 28, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Daniel Gibson watches Hannah Montana
Another reason to not like Daniel “I refuse to call him that silly nickname” Gibson: In this week’s issue of Sports Illustrated, in the Pop Culture Grid on page 27, one of four athletes surveyed is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Daniel Gibson. One of the fill-in-the-blank questions is,…
January 28, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Amir is wise beyond his years
Amir Johnson’s wise advice: “I can’t stress this enough, you’ve just got to stay in the gym and work hard and your opportunity will come,” Johnson said. “A lot of guys don’t do that. They just get down on themselves, but I kept a positive attitude.…
January 28, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Amir Johnson, not your average bear
Earlier this week, Antonio McDyess said this about the Pistons’ needs: “We need a pretty much another energy player, you know, Lindsay we are pretty much saving him for the playoffs or whatever. You can tell Lindsay is a big difference coming off the bench with his energy. Just having…
January 28, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons are in Philly
Yeah, it’s an old one, but there aren’t exactly a lot of Shavlik Randolph mix tapes floating around. The Pistons and Sixers should tip in a few minutes (FSN), and not to take anything away from Philly, but this should be just what the doctor ordered for Detroit’s three-game…
January 28, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Wednesday’s Layup Drill
This is what you call filler. Enjoy: Chris McCosky thinks the NBA is going to hell with all of these buyouts. Kelly Dywer thinks McCosky is nuts. Joe Dumars on the season so far: “I feel good about that right now, as far as results, wins and losses. But, I will say this, I am not handing out…
January 28, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chris Webber’s homecoming: the Golden State edition
Most of you know this by now, but it looks like Pistons fans can finally shelve the “Chris Webber, yea or nay?” debate. From ESPN’s Marc Stein: Barring an unexpected change of heart, sources said, Webber will accept the invitation from former coach Don Nelson and former teammate…
January 28, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Draw on Ben
RealGM’s “Draw on Ben Wallace” thread (via KD at Y!)
January 28, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Samb is back
From Saturday’s Detroit News: Rookie Cheikh Samb was back with the team after spending more than a week in Senegal, Africa, taking care of a passport issue. Samb will spend the next week or so getting back into shape and then is expected to rejoin the Pistons’ D-League affiliate in Fort…
January 28, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
All-Star Rosters: Reality and the way it should be
By Kevin Sawyer Well, the fans have spoken and have made their largely uninformed selections to represent their respective conferences in the NBA 2008 all-star game. Here are my capsule commentaries on the starters, and my votes for who should be selected as reserves. Eastern Conference Forwards…
January 28, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Who are the Nuggets? Just Ask the Doctor
Before we get to tonight's game - the newest version of the Bloggers MVP and Rookie of the Year voting is up over at Pickaxe and Roll. I took part again, and CP has risen. Yay me and CP. In an odd coincidence, Pickaxe and Roll is also a blogger for the team we go against…
January 28, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The news that matters is no news
Amongst other stories detailing yet another inept 4th quarter, or Chairman Reinsdorf's versions of the now-forgotten Skiles (I have, anyway), Mike McGraw is gathering all the info and saying don't expect much for the upcoming trade deadline. McGraw speculates that Wallace is impossible to deal,…
January 28, 2008, 10:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
OPEN THREAD: Game 45 - Warriors vs Knicks
Warriors (W-L): 26-18 Knicks (W-L): 14-28 Time: 6:00pm PST TV:FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 This is one of those games that scares me. Maybe it was the loss to the Timberwolves and the narrow win against New Jersey that now has me spooked, but I feel like the Warriors can't consistently put…
January 28, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Recap: Warriors 121, Nets 119 - An Emotional Rollercoaster
Phew!!! Nothing comes easy in Warrior-land. Nothing. Open Thread (200+ Comments) "Who the hell is this Ellis kid?!" Box Score Let me put this in perspective. Boom racked up an incredible triple-double tonight. Monta hit his career high with an outrageous 39 point performance.…
January 28, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Modi from Cosellout
The New York Knickerbockers are coming to town Sunday night and that means it's time to check in with my man Modi, the mastermind behind one of my favorite blogs Cosellout. It's one of the most unique and thought provoking blogs (not just sports) out there. This man knows the Knicks…
January 28, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Chris Webber to the Warriors by Tuesday 1/29/08
Comin' at ya by Tuesday? 1, 2, 3... JUMP!Via Marc Stein of ESPN.com: Chris Webber's unlikely but fast-moving return to the Golden State Warriors is on course to be completed by Tuesday, according to sources close to the negotiations. Barring an unexpected change of heart, sources…
January 28, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 106, Knicks 104 - It's Never Easy
Final BoxscoreI don't know how you do it either Jax Wow. I guess this is just how it has to be. No easy wins. They make you yell at the tv in frustration but also scream in celebration as they roll off one of their runs. Sometimes I think I should just avoid watching the first 3 quarters so my…
January 28, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Knicks 104 Warriors 106
Pace (Poss) Eff eFG FT/FG OREB% TOr NYK 94.7 (92.2) 105.1 45.9% 21.2 27.9 14.2 GSW 110.7 48.8% 26.5 31.3 14.0 Yet again the Knicks bobble, then catch up. They outscore the Warriors 59-47 in the middle two quarters, but are outscored 59-45 in the 1st & 4th quarters. The culprits: Curry &…
January 28, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
These aren't Hornets - they're F/A-18E Super Hornets
The Hornets stretched their winning streak to 8 last night while crushing the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio by 24 points. The Hornets, despite playing quality opponents like San Antonio, Golden State, Phoenix, Portland and Houston, have only lost one game this entire month - an aberrant drubbing…
January 28, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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