Lakers 105, Nets 90
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Kobe Bryant-Pau Gasol partnership debut featured numerous fourth-quarter celebrations for the two of them as the Lakers pulled away from the Nets – more because of Gasol down the stretch than Bryant. Twice down the stretch Tuesday night, Bryant drew double teams and…
February 06, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
See ya, Kwame
WASHINGTON — Here in the nation’s capital, where Kwame Brown heard the first of many a boo while stinking with the Wizards more than he ever did with the Lakers, Pau Gasol arrived to replace him. Experiencing Gasol’s gentle, kind demeanor first-hand at the Lakers’ team hotel…
February 06, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Dinner at Gerald Green's house
It's always nice to have a team bonding event during the middle of a long season. The most recent one took place at Gerald Green's apartment near the Mall of America. Gerald hosted the team, and Antoine Walker had some great food catered in from one of the best Italian restaurants in…
February 06, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Mad Dog Blog by Mark Madsen
Shaq to Suns?
The Miami Herald is reporting that the Heat is negotiating with Lakers rival Phoenix regarding a trade of Shaquille O’Neal to the Suns for Shawn Marion. Now that would be a new twist to our old story.
February 06, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Open Game Thread #48: Bulls at Portland TrailBlazers
First, some late-breaking news: Veektor had the remainder of his contract bought out. He could've been used as an expiring contract for at least some help, drats. We may have to give up on finding Pax's cell phone charger and settle for some strings and cans. The good string too, the kind…
February 06, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Sonics-Kings pregame notes
Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said all 12 players are active and available to go tonight, which means players with nagging injuries like Kurt Thomas (scratched right eye), Luke Ridnour (sprained right ankle), Wally Szczerbiak (sprained right ankle), Jeff Green (sprained left ankle). Jeff Green…
February 06, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Gasol won’t shave
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — I remember writing in a game story from Memphis recently that the shaggy-haired, scraggy-bearded Pau Gasol looked like Phil Jackson back in Jackson’s playing days. Jackson apparently thought the same kind of thing, because he said he told Gasol that he would…
February 06, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Hawks 98, Lakers 95
ATLANTA – The Lakers might be better with Pau Gasol, but it’s still useful to have a functioning Kobe Bryant. Without Bryant’s jump shot for the second consecutive night, the Lakers couldn’t pull out a victory against a more energized Atlanta team on Wednesday night. Bryant shot 4 for 16…
February 06, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
CWebb Contest: 2 Free Tickets to Watch the Golden State Warriors vs Washington Warriors
There's something about the next few days in Dubs land that makes you Reminisce like Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth. Thursday night in Oakland Chris Webber will be starting for your Golden State Warriors as coached by Don Nelson and nationally broadcast on TNT. It's like it's 1994 again. That…
February 06, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Gameday Open Thread: Hornets @ Suns
Okay, time to stop losing.The Hornets will try to halt their three-game skid in Phoenix this evening, but it will be no easy feat against the Western Conference-leading Suns. Hilton Armstrong is very excited... We do catch a small break tonight, since the Suns' trade for Shaquille O'Neal…
February 06, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Gasol feeling ready
NEW YORK — Pau Gasol’s No. 16 Lakers jersey was ready for him in Washington on Sunday, but now he’s ready to slip it over that mop of hair Tuesday night in New Jersey. Gasol went through a triangle tutorial of a practice — Phil Jackson said he was out there doing a lot of…
February 06, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Is This Worse Than Any Isiah Trade?
It is now official, Shaquille O’Neal has been dumped traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. I think we all, more or less, agree that this is a horrible trade for the Suns, trading the better, younger player on a team with the best record in the Western [...]
February 06, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Lakers 103, Wizards 91
WASHINGTON – Kobe Bryant had his second brilliant outing in two games since the Pau Gasol trade. Bryant had 19 points in the first 11 minutes to lead the Lakers to a 30-15 lead. He finished with 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting in 35 minutes Sunday in a blowout of the Washington Wizards. He had…
February 06, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
To Kobe and Phil: Are you happy now?
WASHINGTON — Kobe Bryant has indicated by his comments that he is thrilled with Pau Gasol’s acquisition, so I asked Phil Jackson after practice if the trade puts Bryant back on track to be a Laker for life. “I would assume it would,” Jackson said. “But that’s his bailiwick.…
February 06, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 121, Raptors 101
TORONTO – Boy, was Kobe Bryant happy Friday night. Bryant poured his joy over adding a potential championship piece to the Lakers’ puzzle with the Pau Gasol trade into one of his magical games. He had 46 points on 19-of-28 shooting and numerous highlight-reel plays. Bryant also entertained…
February 06, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Shaq a Sun
It's official, according to the Arizona Republic - Shaq is now a Phoenix Sun. They'll hold a press conference this evening to formally announce his signing.
February 06, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Getting Gasol … and greatness
The trade for Pau Gasol is fundamentally, indisputably great stuff for the Lakers — both this season and beyond, because they remain young and deep. They’re just a lot, lot better now and a legitimate championship contender right away. When healthy, the Lakers will have a starting five…
February 06, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Odom: Suns are “scared”
ATLANTA — The Phoenix Suns’ mind-boggling trade of multi-talented Shawn Marion for creaky Shaquille O’Neal is quite a demonstration that the Lakers are setting the pace in the Pacific Division now, not the Suns. Referring to new teammate Pau Gasol, Lakers forward Lamar Odom…
February 06, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
GSoM Turns 2! - 2 Years of Being Unstoppable Baby!
I didn't want to detract from all the hype of Chris Webber's improbable reunion with Nellie, Jason Richardson's return home to the Roaracle, the hypeness that was GSoM Night III, and a Super Bowl for the ages, but this past weekend Golden State of Mind turned 2 years old.…
February 06, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Need4Cuban
Natalie from Need4Sheed has a great personal anecdote from Sunday’s game: I had a chance to say hello to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban before the game. Not only was Mark extremely nice to me, he even gave me a big hug. Had our meeting been after the game I doubt the exchange would have went as…
February 06, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 127, Bobcats 96 - BAM!
Final BoxscoreBack in the Bay Last night we gave a standing O to Jason Richardson in his return game, but soon forgot him as the game progressed. It just wasn't JRich's night but it was still great to be out there and cheer for him during the intros. It went from "hey let's see what JRich still…
February 06, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Some things aren’t meant to be understood
When dismissing a rumor that his Mavericks were interested in Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban said last week that “the deals that do get done are always the ones you have heard nothing about.” Yeah, that sounds about right. The Heat were one and done not only as champs but also contenders:…
February 06, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
GSoF: Super Bowl!
Giants - Patriots. Yeah yeah, the Patriots beat the Chargers. Whatever...that wasn't too unexpected... But Eli Manning and the G-Men are in the Super Bowl? Say what?!?! If anyone got to catch that game two weeks ago, you caught a very heart pounding contest. Favre throwing INT and INT? …
February 06, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Shaq deal close; Durant a chucker?
Shaquille O’Neal should be in Phoenix by now, and pending passing a physical this afternoon, Phoenix and Miami will submit the trade by the end of the day and Shaq will become a member of the Phoenix Suns, the Arizona Republic reports. Shaq reportedly talked to several Phoenix players…
February 06, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Pistons and Mavs play on the Super Bowl undercard
The Pistons host the Mavericks this afternoon, a nice little appetizer to tonight’s big game. Ball tips at about 2:30, and it’s a national game (ABC) for all you out-of-towners. I’ll be at the Palace with pre-game, halftime and post-game reports for HOOPSWORLD, and as usual, feel…
February 06, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Cheikh’s triple-double
In his second game back with Ft. Wayne, Cheikh Samb messed around and got a triple-double: 12 points, 12 boards and 11 blocks. (hat-tip: Quick Darshan)
February 06, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Warriors Making a Run for Ron Artest
Ric Bucher was on ESPN's Radio's Mike and Mike in the Morning show earlier today discussing the Shaq-Matrix deal between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns [2.6.08]. The juiciest part of the interview actually pertained to the Warriors though. Here's a transcription: There…
February 06, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Miami’s circus rolls into Detroit
One thing I know for sure: Shaq won’t be at the Palace tonight. One thing I’m fairly confident about: there won’t be any jockeys in attendance either. But Natalie from Need4Sheed will be there, sharing the Pistons.com suite with some of her readers. (When will DBB readers get a…
February 06, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Changes at Ft. Wayne
Sammy Mejia left the Mad Ants last week, and his former head coach Kent Davison has followed him out the door on Monday: The 57-year-old Davison has accepted the position of coach of the national team of Qatar, located in the Persian Gulf near Saudi Arabia and Iran. He will make a preliminary trip…
February 06, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Cheikh Samb is getting stronger
Krista Jahnke has an excellent article about Cheikh Samb’s development in the Free Press today: “He’s unbelievably improved from training camp to now,” forward Antonio McDyess said. “Before, you could push him around, get shots off on him. Now he’s gotten so…
February 06, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Sporting Blog just got better-er
My former FanHouse compadre Bethlehem Shoals makes his first appearance today at The Sporting Blog. I’m happy for him, yet bummed that our bylines will no longer share the same page. (And this concludes my blogging about bloggers for the week.)
February 06, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
“Look at the pretty moving pictures” filler
I’m not even sure there are any Pistons in that video. As my title suggests, this is 100% pure, unadulterated filler, intended solely to knock a dated game post off the top of the page until I have time to actually, you know, write something original.
February 06, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Forget MSFT, TBJ is taking over YHOO
Long-time favorite J.E. Skeets is now doing his thing at Yahoo! (it’s their exclamation point, not mine, though I am excited) in addition to his daily podcasts at The Basketball Jones. (Oh, and Pistons fans will love the new name of the Yahoo! blog …)
February 06, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rip’s going for three
Rip Hamilton will put his tramp ball on display for the world during the three-point shootout All-Star weekend.
February 06, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Q&A: Tim Kawakami from the San Jose Mercury (Part 3 of 5)
The Super Bowl's biggest winner (second only to the Giants' defensive line)? GSoM friend Tim Kawakami. He nailed it: Right now, Giants look better than Patriots for Super Bowl 5 more reasons the Giants will beat New England in Super Bowl XLII Hey, Dr. Z agrees with me on…
February 06, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Take your pick: GSoM wallpaper
4 new desktop wallpapers only available at GSoM. (Monitor not included) Atma and I thought about this a long time ago. Why it took so long to produce? I have no idea. I guess I just got caught up doing so many things at the same time, I didn't realize how easy it was to format my work into…
February 06, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Shaq headed back West?
It appears Shaquille O'Neal will be with the Phoenix Suns according to this report. Making things more interesting is Seattle faces Phoenix on Friday. Will Shaq be in uniform by this time? Phoenix must have felt compelled to make a move with the Lakers picking up Pau Gasol last week. But how will…
February 06, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
What Did You Expect from the Suns?
Seriously. What did you expect? The Suns have proven that under Sarver's direction they are entirely focused on short-term savings. They've traded away draft picks and several promising young pieces for salary savings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. And…
February 06, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Rip vs Kobe
An unhealthy obsession with Amir Johnson is not unique to Detroit: it’s spread to the Pacific Northwest, claiming FreeDarko’s Bethlehem Shoals as a victim: So I tuned into Pistons/Lakers last night for one reason alone: To watch Amir Johnson, who finally has his spot in the rotation.…
February 06, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Nazr reflects on Pistons and future
Nazr Mohammed on how he fit in with the Pistons and what he thinks about his new team.
February 06, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey and Rip are seeing stars
As I’m sure you already know, the Eastern Conference coaches have spoken and named Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton as All-Star reserves for the third straight year. In my latest piece for HOOPSWORLD, I get their reaction to the honor: Hamilton echoed Billups’ sentiments.…
February 06, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Reflecting on the season to date
With the All-Star game on the horizon, now is a perfect time to stop and reflect on the first half (and change) of the season. Joe Dumars does just that in a chat with Keith Langlois over at Pistons.com, and I did the same at HOOPSWORLD. I’ll admit, though, in terms of must-read-ness, the…
February 06, 2008, 07:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons host Kobe
The Pistons battle with female comic book villain Kobe Bryant and the Lakers tonight (7:30, TV20). For the Pistons, it’s their first game of a comfy five-game homestand, while the Lakers are playing their first game of a grueling 9-game road trip. The Lakers haven’t had very good luck…
February 06, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Need4Cuban
Natalie from Need4Sheed has a great personal anecdote from Sunday’s game: I had a chance to say hello to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban before the game. Not only was Mark extremely nice to me, he even gave me a big hug. Had our meeting been after the game I doubt the exchange would have went as…
February 06, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Afflalo gets passed over
Arron Afflalo did not get invited to the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge. He was a bit of a long shot anyway (and is less of a snub than Al Thornton or Joakim Noah), but I agree with PistonsNation that he should have been considered ahead of Mike Conley: Mike Conley is a fine young player, but he’s…
February 06, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Some things aren’t meant to be understood
When dismissing a rumor that his Mavericks were interested in Jason Kidd, Mark Cuban said last week that “the deals that do get done are always the ones you have heard nothing about.” Yeah, that sounds about right. The Heat were one and done not only as champs but also contenders:…
February 06, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons and Mavs play on the Super Bowl undercard
The Pistons host the Mavericks this afternoon, a nice little appetizer to tonight’s big game. Ball tips at about 2:30, and it’s a national game (ABC) for all you out-of-towners. I’ll be at the Palace with pre-game, halftime and post-game reports for HOOPSWORLD, and as usual, feel…
February 06, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Cheikh’s triple-double
In his second game back with Ft. Wayne, Cheikh Samb messed around and got a triple-double: 12 points, 12 boards and 11 blocks. (hat-tip: Quick Darshan)
February 06, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Changes at Ft. Wayne
Sammy Mejia left the Mad Ants last week, and his former head coach Kent Davison has followed him out the door on Monday: The 57-year-old Davison has accepted the position of coach of the national team of Qatar, located in the Persian Gulf near Saudi Arabia and Iran. He will make a preliminary trip…
February 06, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Cheikh Samb is getting stronger
Krista Jahnke has an excellent article about Cheikh Samb’s development in the Free Press today: “He’s unbelievably improved from training camp to now,” forward Antonio McDyess said. “Before, you could push him around, get shots off on him. Now he’s gotten so…
February 06, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Game 48 - Warriors vs Bobcats - GSoM Night 3!
Warriors (W-L): 28-19 Bobcats (W-L): 18-28 Time: 7:30pm PST TV:FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 GSoM Night 3 has finally come. There are still some tickets you can order through Chris Murphy, but seats are seriously dwindling. And don't forget about GSoM Night 4. For those of you going, we're…
February 06, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The All-Star Game Will Not Be BOOMing... But I LOVE THIS SNUB!
As I'm sure you've all heard by now the Warriors will be continuing their unfathomable steak of 11 straight NBA All-Star weekends without a player in the Sunday spotlight. [NBA.com: All-Star Index | Reserves] via: Yahoo! Sports NBA Before everyone makes the jump can I get a moment of…
February 06, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSoM Turns 2! - 2 Years of Being Unstoppable Baby!
I didn't want to detract from all the hype of Chris Webber's improbable reunion with Nellie, Jason Richardson's return home to the Roaracle, the hypeness that was GSoM Night III, and a Super Bowl for the ages, but this past weekend Golden State of Mind turned 2 years old.…
February 06, 2008, 04:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 127, Bobcats 96 - BAM!
Final BoxscoreBack in the Bay Last night we gave a standing O to Jason Richardson in his return game, but soon forgot him as the game progressed. It just wasn't JRich's night but it was still great to be out there and cheer for him during the intros. It went from "hey let's see what JRich still…
February 06, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
GSoF: Super Bowl!
Giants - Patriots. Yeah yeah, the Patriots beat the Chargers. Whatever...that wasn't too unexpected... But Eli Manning and the G-Men are in the Super Bowl? Say what?!?! If anyone got to catch that game two weeks ago, you caught a very heart pounding contest. Favre throwing INT and INT? …
February 06, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 116, Hornets 103 - WE END STREAKS!
Yahoo! Final boxscore Lil things poppin'... big things stopping! Baron is able to score with the least amount of space available. I know this doesn't follow T.I.'s mantra, but it suits perfectly the Warriors take down of the #1 team in the Western Conference. The smaller…
February 06, 2008, 03:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Tim Kawakmi from the San Jose Mercury (Part 3 of 5)
The Super Bowl's biggest winner (second only to the Giants' defensive line)? GSoM friend Tim Kawakami. He nailed it: Right now, Giants look better than Patriots for Super Bowl 5 more reasons the Giants will beat New England in Super Bowl XLII Hey, Dr. Z agrees with me on…
February 06, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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