Lakers 117, Timberwolves 92
MINNEAPOLIS – To borrow Lamar Odom’s favorite word of late, it was a “festive” capper to this nine-game trip. Odom posted a triple-double (10 points, 10 assists, 16 rebounds), and the Lakers routed Minnesota to reach 7-2 on their epic pre-All-Star-break journey. Odom spent the first 4:10 of…
February 13, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Sonics-Jazz pregame notes
Everyone is healthy and ready to go for Seattle. Sonics coach P.J. Carlesimo said he'll go with the same starters with Earl Watson, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Chris Wilcox and Kurt Thomas starting for Seattle. Probable starters for Utah are Deron Williams, Ronnie Brewer, Andrei Kirilenko, Carlos…
February 13, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Kobe gets 2 of 3 MVP votes
MINNEAPOLIS — The Kevin Garnett-less Celtics just beating the Spurs probably helped Kobe Bryant’s MVP campaign. It’s close between KG, Bryant and maybe LeBron James — but Bryant’s chances look pretty good in my opinion. TNT All-Star broadcasters Marv Albert, Doug…
February 13, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 106, Bobcats 97
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Lakers are one victory away from the NBA’s best continuous trip of at least nine games since the end of neutral-site games. They got past Charlotte on Tuesday night, even though it wasn’t the Lakers’ sharpest outing and can finish this epic trip at 7-2 by beating…
February 13, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Long time since Phil Jackson won one
MIAMI — Twice on this trip since the Pau Gasol trade I’ve tried to prod Phil Jackson into pondering the great championship possibilities. In New York I even said to him, “Are you ready to start winning championships again? It has been awhile.” This time he again pooh-poohed…
February 13, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Mbenga signed; Mihm still hurting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — DJ Mbenga got his full Lakers contract for the rest of the season, and he’s already making NBA Finals plans. Mbenga said he’s eager to get back to the championship round to make up for Dallas’ 2006 loss to Miami (Mbenga had seven appearances for Dallas,…
February 13, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Our big turd of a coach, part two
Earlier in the week I made a passing comment towards Boylan's odd "earn your minutes, injured'uns" bullshit regarding the impending returns of Hinrich, Gordon, and Deng. I figured it was minor because I didn't believe he really meant it, and has shown not to have the authority to…
February 13, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Come along on this long, long trip
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Just got in to City No. 8 of the nine on this historic Lakers trip, but before I left Miami I wrote a diary-style blog entry about traveling the road so far. Gotta get back to work now on my weekly column — about the new beginnings for Kobe Bryant (with Pau Gasol)…
February 13, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Phil Jax on Kidd: “I was a Devin Harris fan”
MINNEAPOLIS — Phil Jackson and I agree on one thing: Devin Harris is a feisty, talented player who is really good now and just getting better. So there’s no way to love what the Mavericks just did in trading him and plenty else to New Jersey to get Jason Kidd. “I was a Devin Harris…
February 13, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
2008 Game Thread: Knicks at Boston
If the game gets boring, feel free to discuss how many centers the Nets have that are better than Eddy Curry.
February 13, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Gameday Open Thread: Hornets @ Bucks
The Hornets look to head into the All-Star break with a mucho-sexy four-game winning streak as they take on the Bucks in Milwaukee this evening. A Hornets' victory would also put us 21 games above .500, which would be nice.Essential info ahead of this one... Hornets (W-L): 35-15Bucks (W-L):…
February 13, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 16
Here's looking at 2 W's- hopefully. Head on over to The W Column on FSN Bay Area for the latest installment of Counting W's for some week 16 predictions. What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. vs Wizards: …
February 13, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 51 - Warriors vs Wizards
Warriors (W-L): 30-20 Wizards (W-L): 24-26 Time: 7:30pm PST TV:FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 Wow, this is a like Warriors reunion month. First, Jason Richardson makes his way back to Oakland, then the Warriors sign a former #1 draft pick who was banished a long time ago, then the Warriors…
February 13, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 120, Wizards 117 - Drama Kings
DRAMA! Kay Slay should be the Warriors mascot. The DRAMA KING! The Warriors are action like Van Damme movies, suspense (and sexy) like (old school) Sharon Stone flicks, and drama like Kay Slay. Not only that, but there’s enough history between the Warriors and Wizards that…
February 13, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 52 - Warriors vs Suns
Warriors (W-L): 31-20 Suns(W-L): 36-15 Time: 6:00pm PST TV:ESPN Radio: KNBR 680 Different Uniform ... same goofy look Like so many others, I'm still in shock with the Shaq to Suns trade that occurred last week. Few can argue that a trade of this caliber changes dynamic once again for the…
February 13, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Pistons host Pacers
The Pistons and Pacers play tonight at the Palace (7:30pm, FSN), though the big story the rest of the league is buzzing about is “Jason Kidd going back to the Mavericks.” ESPN’s Marc Stein has the details: The deal — salvaged from talks on a three-way trade with Portland…
February 13, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Report: Kidd to Dallas
ESPN's Marc Stein is reporting that Dallas and New Jersey have agreed in principle to a trade that would send Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to Dallas. The Nets would receive 24-year-old point guard Devin Harris, veteran swingman Jerry Stackhouse, the expiring contracts of center DeSagana Diop and…
February 13, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Knockin' 'em Down in Brewtown
Last game before the All-Star festivities commence this weekend! The Hornets are visiting Milwaukee after beating the Bulls last night, hoping to close out strong before they start a hellacious stretch of schedule after the break.Since Milwaukee isn't LA and doesn't get 72 articles a…
February 13, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Szczerbiak, Thomas could be headed elsewhere
Although it seems unlikely that Seattle will be involved in a deal before the Feb. 21 trade deadline, my story today talks about two potential players that other teams would covet in Wally Szczerbiak and Kurt Thomas. Both have played well in Seattle this season, but their departure could free up…
February 13, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Boylan's job interview is not going well
This was kindof buried in a Tuesday (which was Boylan day, or something) column in the Herald: There is still plenty of time for the Bulls to make a late surge this season, which could earn Boylan the job permanently. Yikes. A recent diary here brought up the potential problems with a…
February 13, 2008, 10:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Rip practicing his tramp ball
I may be the last Pistons blogger posting this video, but here’s Rip working on his tramp ball (will that phrase ever get old? I doubt it). Yes, it’s edited to skip the middle parts where I’m guessing he struggled, but he’s just deadly from the corners.
February 13, 2008, 06:45 AM 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 13, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The MVP Race Redux
By: Kevin Sawyer At the beginning of this season, I made some bold predictions about how the MVP race would turn out. Now that we are heading into the All-Star break, let’s turn those predictions into reality. KG might have the thing locked up, but here is how I would rank the candidates if I…
February 13, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rasheed replaces Garnett in All-Star game (much to his chagrin)
With Kevin Garnett unable to play in the All-Star game due to an abdominal strain, David Stern selected Rasheed Wallace as a replacement. Wallace has publicly said he’d rather not attend the weekend’s festivities, but Flip Saunders thinks he’ll figure out a way to have fun. From…
February 13, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Return of Nazr
I always thought Nazr Mohammed got something of a raw deal with the Pistons, so I’m happy to see him flourishing with the Bobcats. Since being moved, he’s averaged 10 points and almost eight boards in 24 minutes a game — and in his first game against the Pistons last month down…
February 13, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 13, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 13, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
A Brent Petway sighting
From the Freep: “You have a cheering interest in the NBA Development League Slam Dunk Competition on Friday in New Orleans: Former Wolverine Brent Petway, now with the Idaho Stampede, is in the field.” Apparently you’ll be able to watch the contest live at 9pm at NBDL.com, a fact…
February 13, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Oklahoma City Sonics?
They are still located in Seattle, but as Oklahoma City gains momentum in its quest to land an NBA franchise, The Oklahoman columnist Berry Tramel contemplates what name will go in front of the Sonics if the team moves there. Tramel suggests the Oklahoma City Sonics because voters there would have…
February 13, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
The Hornets beat the Bulls
Well that game was uglier than your grandma's fat friend, but at least she started looking foxy down the stretch, as if you had a few too many drinks at her retirement party or something.Hey, a bad win is better than no win so we'll keep on with the smiling.I'm sick as a dog (again) so…
February 13, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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