Pau and Shaq
PHOENIX — There wasn’t a lot of Pau Gasol or Shaquille O’Neal in the first half, Gasol because of foul trouble and O’Neal because he’s easing his way back from a hip injury. Gasol was called for two light fouls and strongly disputed both; he drew his first foul in the…
February 20, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Thomas officially headed to Spurs
The Sonics just sent out a press release announcing the trade. Here's a quote from Seattle general manager Sam Presti. "We feel very good about the trade that brings us the Spurs 2009 first round draft pick, Francisco Elson and Brent Barry," Presti said. "In particular, looking at the first round…
February 20, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Chauncey Billups likes being overlooked
From the Denver Post: “Nobody knows we’re winning,” Pistons guard Chauncey Billups said. “All people know is that Pau Gasol went to Los Angeles, Shaq (O’Neal) went to Phoenix and Jason Kidd is supposed to be on his way to Dallas.” In an unprecedented month in…
February 20, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
A Ronald Dupree sighting
Former Piston Ronald Dupree is expected to work out with the Suns on Tuesday in hopes of latching on as their 13th man.
February 20, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Phil Jackson calls NBA trading “a sweepstakes”
PHOENIX — Although this is the most highly anticipated game of this NBA regular season, the pregame period was hijacked by yet another trade in this wild stretch of deals: San Antonio bulked up with a move for veteran center Kurt Thomas after the acquisitions of the Lakers (Pau Gasol), Suns…
February 20, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
A scout’s view of the Pistons
Sekou Smith of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to an unnamed NBA scout who attended Tuesday’s Pistons-Hawks game in Atlanta. If you’re as intrigued by Atlanta’s core as I am, the whole thing is worth a read, but here’s what he had to say about Detroit: “You have…
February 20, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The “Free Amir” t-shirt
For all the attention Amir Johnson gets on this site, he’s long overdue for his own t-shirt. Just like the rest of the DBB shirts, when you wear this in public you’ll get a knowing nod of approval from Pistons fans and a confused stare from everybody else. Fortunately, DBB reader…
February 20, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons lap Pacers
The Pistons won their 10th in a row on Wednesday by sticking with what’s worked best all year: spreading the ball around. Nobody scored more than 14 points and yet they still found a way to win by 16. On the second night of a back-to-back, Flip Saunders turned to the bench early and often:…
February 20, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Thomas trade update
The trade still has not been confirmed by the Sonics, but Seattle appears to have agreed to trade veteran center Kurt Thomas to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for guard Brent Barry, center Francisco Elson and a 2009 first-round draft pick. Seattle probably had little chance to sign Thomas…
February 20, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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 20, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons aim to reload winning streak against Bucks
Umm … what does this highlight have to do with tonight’s game (8pm, FSN) against the Bucks? Not much, to be honest, although there is an Oscar Robertson sighting right around the 1:15 mark. After letting the Magic rout them at the Palace last night, the Pistons should come out…
February 20, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Knicks at Sixers
have at it…
February 20, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
OPEN THREAD: Game 53 - Warriors @ Jazz
Warriors (W-L): 32-20 Jazz (W-L): 34-19 Time: 6:00pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 With the Warrior's 5 day vacation coming to an end, (where they enjoyed some sun and relaxation), we now embark on the second half of the season. Tied in 7th place with Houston and Denver, it's now time…
February 20, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Mickael Pietrus to the Raptors for Juan Dixon and Joey Graham
SI.com's Marty Burns dropped some NBA trade market info just a few hours ago in his piece Market buzz: Players, teams to watch as trade deadline approaches. The Warriors are buzzing: The Raptors and Warriors have discussed a deal that would center on Mickael Pietrus going to Toronto for…
February 20, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Open Game Thread #53: Bulls at New Jersey Nets
Man, it's been a long time since I was able to make the assuredly regrettable decision to set-aside time for Bulls basketball. (let alone the time to create a game thread...) Are the Nets still the Bulls arch-nemesis now that Kidd and Skiles are gone? The crown jewel of the Nets' haul from…
February 20, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Gameday Open Thread: Mavericks @ Hornets
Back to work, fellas.I'm not being overly-dramatic when I say that every single game counts from here on out. At first glance the Dallas Mavericks appear to be way behind us, sitting sixth in the standings, but then you realize they're just two games back from our asses. Essential game…
February 20, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 17
Make sure to check out this week's edition of The W Column on FSN Bay Area to count up some w's for week 17. What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. @ Jazz: vs Celtics: vs Hawks: Overall: Ahem, FREE…
February 20, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors and Pacers Spoke about Jermaine O'Neal
In GSoM friend Tim Kawakami's passionate pitch for the Warriors to make a move for Elton Brand he shared one really important insight on the inside workings of the Warriors: Everybody paying attention can sense how antsy it's getting around the Warriors' offices-Chris Mullin wants…
February 20, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Jim from Green Bandwagon
Tonight at the Roaracle for one showing and one showing only we have the Boston Three Party. Yes, I'm still bitter about the Boston collusion and think KG should be on the Warriors right now. Yes, part of me still thinks Nellie and Mully…
February 20, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kurt Thomas to San Antonio
ESPN is reporting that Seattle center Kurt Thomas has been traded to San Antonio. I don't have details of the trade right now but I'll make them available here as I learn more. If Seattle were to make a trade before the deadline Thomas was expected to go because his contract expires at the end of…
February 20, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Celtics - Enter the Dragon
Warriors (W-L): 32-21 Celtics (W-L): 41-10 Time: 7:30PM PST tip off TV:FSN Vegas Odds: Boston by 2.5 (source: yahoo.com) Not to sound pessimistic here but we have got quite a task ahead of us tonight. I am referring to, of course, the moment that everyone has been waiting for all…
February 20, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 109, Jazz 119: Ugh!
Yea ... it was that ugly! Things I flipped to during the Warrior game for good luck: Seinfeld Flavor of Love 3 Transporter 2 (I never realized they made a second installment) Walker, Texas Ranger (don't judge) It didn't work. So folks ... I have to be completely honest with you. These are…
February 20, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Tim Kawakami from the San Jose Mercury (Part 5 of 5)
In the final part of our Q&A with Tim we look at one of those topics you're not going to find on too many sports blogs other than GSoM. 1... 2... 3... JUMP!********** Golden State of Mind: There doesn't seem to be that many Asian Americans writing or covering sports whether it be…
February 20, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 53 - Warriors @ Jazz
Warriors (W-L): 32-20 Jazz (W-L): 34-19 Time: 6:00pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 With the Warrior's 5 day vacation coming to an end, (where they enjoyed some sun and relaxation), we now embark on the second half of the season. Tied in 7th place with Houston and Denver, it's now time…
February 20, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Mickael Pietrus to the Raptors for Juan Dixon and Joey Graham
SI.com's Marty Burns dropped some NBA trade market info just a few hours ago in his piece Market buzz: Players, teams to watch as trade deadline approaches. The Warriors are buzzing: The Raptors and Warriors have discussed a deal that would center on Mickael Pietrus going to Toronto for…
February 20, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 17
Make sure to check out this week's edition of The W Column on FSN Bay Area to count up some w's for week 17. What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. @ Jazz: vs Celtics: vs Hawks: Overall: Ahem, FREE…
February 20, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors and Pacers Spoke about Jermaine O'Neal
In GSoM friend Tim Kawakami's passionate pitch for the Warriors to make a move for Elton Brand he shared one really important insight on the inside workings of the Warriors: Everybody paying attention can sense how antsy it's getting around the Warriors' offices-Chris Mullin wants…
February 20, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Jim from Green Bandwagon
Tonight at the Roaracle for one showing and one showing only we have the Boston Three Party. Yes, I'm still bitter about the Boston collusion and think KG should be on the Warriors right now. Yes, part of me still thinks Nellie and Mully…
February 20, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Celtics - Enter the Dragon
Warriors (W-L): 32-21 Celtics (W-L): 41-10 Time: 7:30PM PST tip off TV:FSN Vegas Odds: Boston by 2.5 (source: yahoo.com) Not to sound pessimistic here but we have got quite a task ahead of us tonight. I am referring to, of course, the moment that everyone has been waiting for all…
February 20, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rasheed Wallace was hot
I’ve seen bits and pieces of this interview in random articles around the web, but here it is in its pure, unadulterated, original Q&A format. From InsideHoops: Q: What was your reaction when you heard you were selected for the All-Star Game? Rasheed Wallace: Hot. But my wife was more hot…
February 20, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Argentine Solution: Why Herrmann should replace Hayes
Continuing in a series of cameos by DBB readers, here’s Mike Payne. — MW __________ By Mike Payne With the looming NBA trade deadline just a few days away, DetroitBadBoys.com has been abuzz with reader trade proposals. Some have been ambitious, others intriguing, while others yet have…
February 20, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 107, Jazz 119: Ugh!
Yea ... it was that ugly! Things I flipped to during the Warrior game for good luck: Seinfeld Flavor of Love 3 Transporter 2 (I never realized they made a second installment) Walker, Texas Ranger (don't judge) It didn't work. So folks ... I have to be completely honest with you. These are…
February 20, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Let's Put the Mavericks in Their Place
We kick off a Texas Tri-Step today, taking on Dallas before fighting Houston and San Antonio in a back to back pair of games this weekend. This is the beginning of a long stretch of games against mostly winning opponents that will extend through the end of March.It's time for the team to…
February 20, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Sonics get win; OKC eagerly awaits team
Seattle wakes up in the second half and defeats Memphis for the first time this season, 108-101. Wally Szczerbiak hits 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and Earl Watson has another solid game at point guard, finishing with 26 points and nine assists. Seattle has now won five of its…
February 20, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Knicks 113, Wizards 100 (OT) & Other News
NY Daily News: With the trading deadline set for 3 p.m. tomorrow, Zach Randolph helped his cause for a change of address by scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He also got into a heated exchange with Nate Robinson that saw Randolph toss a cup of water at his teammate and Robinson respond by…
February 20, 2008, 11:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
adidas Basketball is a Brotherhood event at All-Star weekend
adidas were the reason All-Star weekend was so good here at the 247, as they provided the media pass that led to me interviewing the Hornets All-Stars. So, here's some info and YouTubeness from their "Basketball is a Brotherhood" event at Saturday's Jam Session...adidas and…
February 20, 2008, 09:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Q&A: Tim Kawakami from the San Jose Mercury (Part 5 of 5)
In the final part of our Q&A with Tim we look at one of those topics you're not going to find on too many sports blogs other than GSoM. 1... 2... 3... JUMP!********** Golden State of Mind: There doesn't seem to be that many Asian Americans writing or covering sports whether it be…
February 20, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
RECAP: Warriors 120, Suns 118 - Rising Son!
What a game, what a game, WHAT A GAME!!! Tonight the Warriors were winners. Tonight the Roaracle Crowd were winners. Tonight all who saw this game nationwide were winners. So where were you tonight? Did you see the game? Thank god for Tivo because I can watch this game all weekend. I'm…
February 20, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Game 53 - Warriors @ Jazz
Warriors (W-L): 32-20 Jazz (W-L): 34-19 Time: 6:00pm PST TV: FSN Bay Area Radio: KNBR 680 With the Warrior's 5 day vacation coming to an end, (where they enjoyed some sun and relaxation), we now embark on the second half of the season. Tied in 7th place with Houston and Denver, it's now time…
February 20, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The W Column: Counting W's for Week 17
Make sure to check out this week's edition of The W Column on FSN Bay Area to count up some w's for week 17. What are your predictions for this week? Just copy and paste the schedule below and fill in a W or L. @ Jazz: vs Celtics: vs Hawks: Overall: Ahem, FREE…
February 20, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors and Pacers Spoke about Jermaine O'Neal
In GSoM friend Tim Kawakami's passionate pitch for the Warriors to make a move for Elton Brand he shared one really important insight on the inside workings of the Warriors: Everybody paying attention can sense how antsy it's getting around the Warriors' offices-Chris Mullin wants…
February 20, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 are doing in trying to trade him and plenty else to New Jersey to get Jason Kidd … if Devean…
February 20, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 122, Hawks 93
LOS ANGELES – It was all smiles for the Lakers on Tuesday night in a smashing return to Staples Center for Pau Gasol’s home debut. The Lakers had such an easy time with the Atlanta Hawks — leading by a season-high 41 points at one point — that Gasol’s 23-point game seemed…
February 20, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Almost out of the lull
I've picked a pretty convenient time to be sick (so ill I can't even blog or oversee the mayhem in the diaries, which is a pretty low ambition) as there seems to be little going on. Or maybe it just seems that way since I haven't been reading much either. In the meantime, check out the latest…
February 20, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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