NBA 3 Way Deal Good For Most
Cleveland Receives: Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, Joe Smith Loses: Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Cedric Simmons, Shannon Brown, Ira Newble, Donyell Marshall Sure it’s a sore point that the Cavs aren’t getting the point guard that they’ve been looking for, especially…
February 21, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Szczerbiak, West trade official
The three-team trade between Seattle, Cleveland and Chicago is official, with Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West heading to Cleveland is now official. The trades give Seattle 16 players, so Brent Barry was waived as part of the deal today. Barry is free to sign with whatever team he wants, but has…
February 21, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
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 21, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
20-plus minutes of “The Big Catcus”
LOS ANGELES — “The Big Cactus” said he’ll probably play around 20 minutes Wednesday night in one of the most highly anticipated Lakers-Suns game in an era of a lot of anticipated Lakers-Suns games. Phil Jackson said he’s trying not to think about the Suns until after…
February 21, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe unafraid of hand-to-hand combat
EL SEGUNDO — Can’t ever say Kobe Bryant won’t sacrifice his body for his game. In fact, a lot of times he has tasted his blood from some sort of on-court scrape and redoubled his efforts because it stirs up something deep inside him. This situation with torn ligaments in the pinky…
February 21, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bryant refuses hand surgery
The Lakers’ great expectations for the rest of this season were shaken Thursday when surgery was recommended on Kobe Bryant’s shooting hand – although he will instead attempt to play through the pain. Bryant was diagnosed with a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament, an avulsion…
February 21, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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 21, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s rehab on track
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register Andrew Bynum began pool re-habilitation exercises Thursday for his injured knee, a team spokesman said. Bynum ran in a pool in the latest step toward strengthening his left knee. He remains on track to recover within the eight week period that the club…
February 21, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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 21, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 21, 2008, 6:45 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 21, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons host Magic
The Pistons and Magic kick off the proverbial second half (technically, it’s the last third of the season) tonight in Detroit (7:30, FSN). The Pistons swept the Magic in the regular season and playoff last year and have taken two of the first three meetings this year, with their lone loss coming…
February 21, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Handing out midterm grades
By Kevin Sawyer What better time to do a spot check on our favorite team than fresh off the all-star game. At the beginning of the season, I stated what I thought each player needed to deliver for the Pistons to perform at a championship level. Given that they are on a 61 win pace, there are some…
February 21, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Bye Bye Bobby
So Bobby Jackson is gone. I liked Bobby. I liked the way he played in Sacramento, I liked the way he was a gamer. I liked it when he went after the increasingly soft Tracy McGrady one time for being a buttmunch. Now, Bobby gets to play with that buttmunch. Sorry…
February 21, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
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 21, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
On trades and rookies
I’ve been busy with HOOPSWORLD lately — I have a Central Division trade deadline analysis up, as well as a progress report on Arron Afflalo and Rodney Stuckey: Billups has noticed Stuckey’s improvement, as well. “I think the game is slowing down for him,” said Billups…
February 21, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 119, Celtics 117 - The Shot Heard 'Round The World
WOW! You may have heard myself and the other writers vent in the past about how blowout losses are the hardest recaps to write. But last night's game may prove just as tough. Why? Because the game was... well it was... WOW! Open Thread (340+ Comments) Welcome to Upset City. Population:…
February 21, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Over the line, Smokey!
Dwight Howard never touched the rim on his Superman “dunk” … just like Rip Hamilton had his foot on the line on his last few “threes.” But how come Dwight’s dunk counted and Rip’s threes didn’t? Call it apples and oranges if you will, but it’s…
February 21, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons swap Primoz Brezec for Juan Dixon
The Pistons didn’t completely sit on their hands at the deadline. From the DetNews: They sent Primoz Brezec to Toronto for guard Juan Dixon. Dixon, 29, averaged 4.3 points and 11.8 minutes in 36 games for the Raptors this season. He was a first-round pick (17th overall) by Washington in 2002…
February 21, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Joe Dumars wants you to stay in school
This is from 1991, and I actually remember it the first time around. It’s really a throwback to a different era, and I’m not just talking about the short shorts — the “highlights” consist of solid fundamentals: a running hook, a jumper and a steal.
February 21, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Report: Szczerbiak, West gone
It appears Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West got their wish. ESPN is reporting that Szczerbiak and Delonte West are headed to Cleveland in a three-way deal that also involves Chicago. According to NBA sources, the deal calls for the Cavaliers to receive Wallace, Szczerbiak, West, Chicago's Joe…
February 21, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Ben Wallace traded to Cavs
Dan Gilbert’s desire to transform the Cavs into the Pistons knows no end. From KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: The Ben Wallace era in Chicago has come to an end. A little more than one and a half seasons after Bulls general manager John Paxson and then-coach Scott Skiles made a splash by…
February 21, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Reports: Bulls trade Ben Wallace
No consistent confirmations yet, but multiple sources are at least agreeing on the principal fact that Ben Wallace and Joe Smith are going to the Cavs, with Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden to the Bulls. Some discrepancies all-around include whether or not Seattle is part of a 3-team trade, and other…
February 21, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
All quiet
The trade deadline came to an end at noon pacific time, and there's still no word from the Sonics on whether or not they've made another deal. There's rumors swirling through the league that Delonte West and Damien Wilkins could be shipped to Denver, that Wally Szczerbiak is involved in a…
February 21, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Trade Deadline Open Thread
About 5 minutes to go before the official trade deadline. Thoughts?
February 21, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
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 21, 2008, 2:00 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 21, 2008, 1:45 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 21, 2008, 1:30 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 21, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: NBA Trade Deadline, 1pm PST
The NBA trading deadline is today at 1pm - just a few hours away. Are the Warriors going to make a deal? Are any more NBA deals going down? Heck, if you have a trade question you can ask Chad Ford of ESPN. Let's start this off with some general NBA trade rumors from Marc Stein of ESPN. Ron…
February 21, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
2008 Trade Deadline(2pm CST) thread
::crickets:: Wait a minute??It's possible a smaller deal could spring at the last minute. A league source said Toronto is having discussions with the Bulls regarding Joe Smith. Given his productivity and relatively modest $5.8 million salary next season, the Bulls appear inclined to keep him. …
February 21, 2008, 10:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Jackson out, Wells and James in?
Just gonna throw up this quick post to keep everyone's trade thoughts together.ESPN reported last night that the Hornets were in "serious discussions Wednesday night on a multi-player deal that would send Mike James and Bonzi Wells to New Orleans for Bobby Jackson and one or two other…
February 21, 2008, 10:15 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
First to 125 wins
The doubters, naysayers and Lakers fans will start chirping right away but the first game of the NASH/SHAQ campaign was intriguing. I had to watch this game Frankenstein style. I rocked a little ESPN360 until it died. I followed the gamecast play by play. Then I decided to watch the 2nd half at a…
February 21, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from The Rising Suns
The Hornets beat the Mavericks
Fun times at the Arena tonight. There was Mikey screaming from the front row of section 303, "Hey Kidd, welcome to the Western Conference!" and a season ticket holder known only as Vern running from a fire exit after the game yelling "Jason Who? Jason Who?"The Hornets made sure…
February 21, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
A Swift defense
Seattle coach P.J. Carlesimo again defended Robert Swift, who was booed by the KeyArena crowd on Tuesday night against Memphis after getting his shot blocked by Memphis center Darko Milicic and struggling through eight minutes. If you remember, Swift also got booed Nov. 11, the last time he…
February 21, 2008, 02:45 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Lakers 130, Suns 124
PHOENIX – The NBA’s equivalent of this regular season’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals lived up to all the billing in a thriller that saw the Lakers steadier and more spectacular when it counted against the team that has haunted them for three-plus years. The Lakers moved into a tie with the Suns…
February 21, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kevin Ding turns “wicked”
I’m not quite sure that my two days off over the All-Star break were enough to recharge me fully after 16 consecutive days on the road, but here we go nonetheless for for what could be a long Lakers stretch run. Plenty of stuff to check out as we resume NBA action, including my Lakers…
February 21, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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