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 08, 2008, 11:45 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 08, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Living at the line
Phoenix is shooting 39.6 percent from the field and 1-of-8 from beyond the arc. So how are the Suns up 53-49 at the half? Free throw, baby. The Suns are 14-of-14 from the line, while Seattle is 4-of-7 from the line. Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said it's important that his team get to the line if…
February 08, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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 08, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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 08, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 117, Magic 113
ORLANDO, FLA. – After losing their first two close games on this trip, the Lakers toughened up Friday night. Pau Gasol (30 points) showed some grit and savvy in drawing fouls on Orlando center Dwight Howard (19 points). Lakers coach Phil Jackson asked more from Kobe Bryant with three lighter…
February 08, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Sonics-Suns pregame notes
Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo said he will go with the same starters tonight. That means Earl Watson, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Chris Wilcox and Kurt Thomas will be the starters for Seattle. Shaquille O'Neal is not in the house tonight. He went back to Miami to take care of personal business there…
February 08, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
2008 Game Thread: Spurs vs Knicks
Wilson Chandler to start. Boy Isiah doesn’t like to break that second team up. Either that or there’s still something going on between him and Balkman.
February 08, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Matt on BlogCritics radio
I'm going to be on BC Sports Treehouse Fort radio around 7:15 CST, talking about the recent trades around the league and undoubtedly some Bulls talk. So listen in then or get the podcast when it's available. This is my first audio appearance since last season (shockingly in short demand when your…
February 08, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
How Shaq will play in Phoenix’s offense
ORLANDO, FLA. — Here’s the basic explanation of how Shaquille O’Neal will be operating in the Phoenix offense, which is more typified by pick-and-roll plays than fast-break plays, when you get down to it. The Suns will undoubtedly try to run some pick-and-rolls using O’Neal…
February 08, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
We root for Shaq now
Ok, we've had a few days to take this all in. Let's look at the trade for Shaquille O'Neal.1. We actually have a center now. Think about that for a second. The Suns are now a power team. All of Shaq's title teams have feasted on points in the paint and behind the line because defenses double and…
February 08, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from The Rising Suns
Pistons host Blazers
(It was either this video or the insanely awesome interview Oden did with Miss Gossip, which I’m 99% sure already graced the pages of this site.) Oden may be lost for the season but the Trail Blazers have surprised everyone by staying in the playoff hunt. They won 13 in a row at one…
February 08, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
More on airplane banner
Here’s a little more information on Sonics Fan United, the group that paid to have an airplane banner that will say: "Stop Clay - Sonics must stay !" The group was started in part by Jeremy Ward, a 37-year old fan of the Sonics who came up with the idea on this message board on…
February 08, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
There have been some individuals speak out against the financing initiative to remodel the Ford Center, which Oklahoma City residents will have a chance to vote on March 4. But this is the first formal opposition I've heard about. Here's the press release, and I'll have more on this later on…
February 08, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Memphis has got the Blues
We take on Memphis Saturday night for the first of a trio of games against teams with poor records. One of my favorite blogs is 3 Shades of Blue, which features a triumvirate of contributers that churn out Memphis Grizzly content at an obscene rate.(Triumvirate is a cool word. I need to…
February 08, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Friday’s Lay-up Drill
Things are slow here at DBB because things are crazy here at Watson, Inc. But you’re used to this by now, huh? Here are some links to peruse at work while pretending you didn’t mentally check out for the weekend at lunch yesterday: As you may have heard, Natalie from Need4Sheed held a…
February 08, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
GSoM Night III: Photoriffic Phun!!
Editor's Note: Have you entered the CWebb Contest for 2 free lower bowl tickets to Monday's game? No?! JUMP!!! (Please be sure to read all the rules!) Note to Visa: Do you know how many people offered to sign up for a card for one of these?! Before we turn back the clock to 1994…
February 08, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 08, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game #49- Warriors vs Bulls- Turn Back the Clock!
To: Chuck From: GSoM Hey Charles really liked it the first time around! Warriors (W-L): 29-19 Bulls (W-L): 19-29 TV: TNT Radio: KNBR 680 Time: 7:30pm Before you make the jump don't forget to sneak in your last minute entries for the CWebb …
February 08, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Tim Kawakami from the San Jose Mercury (Part 4 of 5)
Tim's thoughts on Gary Payton to the Warriors and whether young big men destined to be marginalized under Nelson... after the jump!********** Golden State of Mind: Another big name retired player that the Warriors have been linked to is local point guard legend Gary Payton. How legit…
February 08, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 15
I see back to back W's for the Dubs this week. Check out this installment of Counting W's over at The W Column on FSN Bay Area for some week 15 predictions. What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. vs…
February 08, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 08, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Recap: Warriors 108, Bulls 114- You've Got to Be Kidding Me
The Horri-Bulls come to Oaktown minus their best players Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, and Kirk Hinrich and what do the Warriors do? Preview/ Open Thread (370+ Comments) If this were Pictionary, Nellie would be trying to draw horri-bull. Final Boxscore They pick up an inexcusable loss on…
February 08, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Bulls-Warriors celebration thread
It's late and I thought I'd pass on doing a quick recap, but that game was pretty invigorating. Yes, the Bulls are gunning to the playoffs, so wins matter. Getting a win with Hinrich, Gordon, and Deng out is very big, especially on the road, and against a good team. This started out as `the Duhon…
February 08, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Airplane banner planned for All-Star weekend
I just received this press release tonight and will try to get more information about how this came together tomorrow. But I wanted to let you know what's happening. Here's the release. We Seattle Supersonics fans have united to keep our team in the Seattle area. We will be flying an airplane…
February 08, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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