If True, Walsh Move a Step Forward
Although there has been no official word, a few different sources have reported that the Knicks have hired Donnie Walsh to oversee their franchise. Walsh isn’t the sexy move that Colangelo or West would have been, and his tenure in Indiana isn’t without it’s flaws. However for the…
March 25, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Pistons host Suns
The last time the Pistons played the Suns, the Boys in Blue pulled out a 30-point whooping despite Shaq’s best efforts to maim Amir Johnson. Can they put together a similar effort tonight? It sure would be timely. The Pistons are in the midst of a two-game losing streak, and only once have…
March 25, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
NBA officials impressed with OKC
Here's the latest story from the Associated Press on the NBA relocation committee's visit OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Three NBA owners were impressed enough with a presentation Tuesday to believe Oklahoma City should be the future home for the Seattle SuperSonics. To make his relocation request a…
March 25, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
ReSignPrimoz
They really, really like Primoz Brezec in Toronto. (via TrueHoop)
March 25, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rookies vs. Nash
Nice account from Empty the Bench on how Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo fared against Steve Nash in yesterday’s game against the Suns.
March 25, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rumor: Chris Webber to Retire
Say it ain't so! Marc Stein just dropped this bit on ESPN.com: Sources close to Webber told ESPN.com on Tuesday that the 35-year-old has decided to retire from the game and end his comeback with the Golden State Warriors after more problems with a surgically repaired left knee that has …
March 25, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Open Game Thread #70: Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks
I've been out of town the past few days, and during that time was in a state of blissful ignorance in terms of the Bulls on-court performance. After reading about them (and yes, I went through both entertaining game threads), it seems like they just crapped the bed against a far superior…
March 25, 2008, 8:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Stern says commitee to recommend Sonics move
No surprises here. After touring the Ford Center in Oklahoma City and meeting with civic leaders there the NBA relocation committee will recommend to the owners that they vote to allow for the move of the Sonics to Oklahoma City. I'll have more later.
March 25, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Walton, Turiaf share NCAA link
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - Only a handful of the Lakers have experience playing in the NCAA Tournament, but Luke Walton and Ronny Turiaf hold the distinction of being on opposite sides of one of the most memorable games in tournament history. (more…)
March 25, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 130, SuperSonics 105
LOS ANGELES – It’s funny how these things work out sometimes. The Lakers were eager beavers to unload Vladimir Radmanovic’s fat contract at the trade deadline last month, but no one wanted it. Now Radmanovic is becoming a player again as the Lakers dominate. Radmanovic had his third…
March 25, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Wilcox update
The Sonics had a light practice today, which included lifting weights, watching video and shooting. Chris Wilcox will have a second doctor look at his finger tomorrow and probably will not play against Charlotte on Wednesday. Earl Watson did go through today's light practice, and may play on…
March 25, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Shooting Sasha Vujacic (i.e. he should be shot)
OAKLAND — Phil Jackson just brought up that second-quarter play Sunday night when Sasha Vujacic tried to stop a Golden State run by firing up a 3-pointer with all four of his teammates way back at midcourt or further behind. Here’s what Jackson said: “Most of the irritation…
March 25, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Newble: Kobe is better than LeBron
LOS ANGELES — Trevor Ariza, if healthy, can easily run faster and jump higher than Ira Newble, who is about 10 years his elder. But just as coaches of NBA championship-contending teams can appreciate veterans who know so well how to use their brains on the court, sportswriters usually prefer…
March 25, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe Bryant: a Derek Fisher guy
Here’s what Kobe Bryant had to say about Utah Jazz fans, who booed Derek Fisher lustily on Nov. 30 in his return and booed again at the start of the Lakers-Jazz game Thursday night: “He took it personal. I know I sure as hell did. I was talking to Derek when he was going through that…
March 25, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gameday Open Thread: Hornets @ Pacers
And so begins the longest road trip of the season. The Hornets are in Indianapolis today to face the Pacers. Those guys play in the East, where the rims are bigger and the guard dogs have less teeth, or so I've heard.Gonna skip the opposing team imagery today and just give you Tyson Chandler…
March 25, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Gasol doesn’t progress
By CURTIS ZUPKE The Orange County Register EL SEGUNDO - Pau Gasol did not make enough progress to take the floor at practice Tuesday, Coach Phil Jackson said, possibly pushing Gasol’s return to Sunday at the earliest. Gasol still has swelling and soreness in his sprained ankle but Jackson…
March 25, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OKC council approves lease for Sonics
From the Associated Press this morning OKLAHOMA CITY (AP -- City Council members unanimously approved a preliminary lease agreement with the Seattle SuperSonics Tuesday, hours before a planned visit by NBA commissioner David Stern. The 15-year deal, contingent on the team's relocation to Oklahoma…
March 25, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Refuting Playoff Inexperience and Previewin' a Game
Before we get to the game preview, I wanted to address an irritation. A lot of analysts and commentators have been picking the Hornets as a first round casualty this offseason. None of them can cite a basketball reason why that would be so, and instead they cite "playoff…
March 25, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Comparing Amir to other youngsters
Amir Johnson is in his third year but is still the 12th youngest player in the league. See how he fares against some of his fellow NBAers too young to buy beer.
March 25, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Is the NBA a niche sport?
Is this NBA becoming a niche sport? Tom Ziller fights the good fight by arguing with Dan Shanoff.
March 25, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
What if the Pistons played in the West?
If the Pistons played in the West, would they still be an elite contender or just another good team? DBB reader Mike Z. tackled that problem in an interesting email he sent me last week (note: his final numbers don’t include Sunday or Monday’s games), using Detroit’s actual…
March 25, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
RECAP: Warriors 119, Lakers 123: Revenge of the Fakers
What was the greatest game of the year ended in the worst possible way ... due to a STUPID call by a pretty good referee! I've never been one to bash on the refs because I feel it always comes back both ways ... but tonight's episode was worse than anything this I've seen in years. Let's see…
March 25, 2008, 03:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Lakers-Warriors postgame glory
Phil Jackson: “I told them before the overtime that we deserve to win this game. You just need to go out there and win it. After they won it, I just said they stepped up and played the way you have to play to win games in a playoff-type atmosphere.” Kobe Bryant: “You have to…
March 25, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers 123, Warriors 119
OAKLAND – Kobe Bryant crumpled to the floor with 4:45 left after taking an elbow to the face from Baron Davis on Davis’ drive toward the hoop. It was just one of the setbacks the Lakers shrugged off in a gut-check victory over the Golden State Warriors that took crazy effort from Lamar Odom and…
March 25, 2008, 01:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Nocioni fined, not suspended, for outburst
[ed. note: From the diaries. Yes I'll get back to writing soon, but why bother when BigD nails it: what's with the double standard? It's almost as if Paxson had no idea that his players may one day need discipline, so he's just making them up as he goes along. The 'character guys' crew is now…
March 25, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Warriors 115, Lakers 111
LOS ANGELES – A terrible start and nearly a tenacious comeback for victory, but the Lakers wound up just short. Stephen Jackson matched his fast start with a fabulous finish, topping Kobe Bryant with the last best shot. After Al Harrington opened the second half with a 3-pointer, the Lakers were…
March 25, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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