Andrew Bynum to have surgery
EL SEGUNDO — Andrew Bynum is scheduled to have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday, yet another disappointing turn in his recovery struggle. The Lakers said the surgery is to “clean up some rough spots” and address “fraying on the underside of his…
May 21, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
It’ll be Pau Gasol vs. Tim Duncan
EL SEGUNDO — Lakers practice today ended with Sasha Vujacic hitting the scrimmage-ending 3-pointer to lift the white-team reserves over the purple-team starters. A good sign for the Lakers, if you ask me, considering how they’ll need varied contributions in this series against San…
May 21, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers looking to become America’s Idol once again
LOS ANGELES Hmm-m-m… Wondering whether Phil Jackson will be able to keep his mind on Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with American Idol finale taping across the street at the Nokia Theater? Jackson said he’s not exactly a “fan” of the glorified karaoke show but he does watch it…
May 21, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe finds it the right “time” to give
Luke Walton asked the question in jest during Kobe Bryant’s NBA MVP ceremony, wondering if Bryant would be bestowing gifts on all his teammates for their help, and Bryant wound up joking back but saying: “You know I will.” Bryant broke the gifts out at the end of the team’s…
May 21, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s knee surgery deemed a success
LOS ANGELES Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Wednesday in New York and Phil Jackson seemed relieved. “I think Andrew is glad he did it,” Jackson said. “I think there is a sense of ‘let’s move forward and get on with this’ and start…
May 21, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Should Bobcats trade 1st-round pick again?
I keep hearing suggestions from readers that the Charlotte Bobcats should do what they did last season, and trade their first-round pick for an impact veteran. I’m totally with you that those options should be explored. But it’s considerably harder...
May 21, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
How this blog got its name
Drew Sharp has a great article in the Detroit Free Press today on the birth of the “Detroit Bad Boys” nickname in 1988: “It just came up in discussion,” said Don Sperling of NBA Entertainment, the league’s marketing branch that produced a video of the Pistons’…
May 21, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kicking off mock draft season
Now that the lottery is done, mock draft season is officially underway. Here’s Chad Ford’s first. The highlights: Michael Beasley to the Bulls at No. 1, Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Pistons at No. 29.
May 21, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
What’s consistency worth?
Lindsey Hunter admits that the Pistons aren’t merely trying to win a title but also cement their place in history: “But we aren’t satisfied just to be here. We want the chance to win another NBA title. That’s the only reason we are here. This matchup is good for the league…
May 21, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
DBB on HoopsAddict
As mentioned earlier, I was a guest on Ryan McNeill’s Hoops Addict podcast earlier this week, along with Natalie from Need4Sheed, Jeff from CelticsBlog, Kurt from Forum Blue & Gold and Holly from SLAM Magazine. Check it out.
May 21, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Glen Davis has soft hands (and bad timing)
Seriously? You’re a rookie in the Conference Finals and you agree to an article in which you explain your manicure? Nowadays, Big Baby, who got his name for his size and sensitivity during his elementary years in Louisiana, has a daily regimen of moisturizing, brushing and buffing himself…
May 21, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Attorney for Schultz files amended suit
Richard Yarmuth, a Seattle attorney representing former Sonics owner Howard Schutlz, filed an amended complaint on Tuesday in federal court regarding Schultz’s lawsuit against the current Sonics ownership group. The amended filing adds breach of contract to Schultz’s lawsuit, which…
May 21, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Paxson (and friends) 5/21 media tour
Pax with Mully and Hanley Pax with Mike and Mike (insider required) Highlight: Paxson saying 'process' a lot, Golic daring to use the word 'timetable'. Sam Smith and KC Johnson with Mike North (warning: contains Mike North) Highlight: KC whining about how the Bulls needing…
May 21, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Press conference transcripts
Human Victory Cigar has transcripts of last night’s post-game press conferences by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Flip Saunders, Doc Rivers and Tayshaun Prince.
May 21, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Day 32 of the 2k8 NBA Playoffs
The Truth is stepping up his game at the right time The Conference Finals kicked off last night with a Boston win. It was expected, and I expect the Celtics to win Game 2. The real test is if they can win on the road. I believe Detroit will win one in Boston this series essentially stealing…
May 21, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
We're Mocking You: 2008 NBA Mock Drafts v1.0
If you're a long time Warriors fan and GSoMer this segment ain't nothing new to you. "It was all a dream I used to read Slam Magazine!" Jump like you're in a pre-draft camp. Mocks: Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 1.0: Picks 1-30 [ESPN.com]- The NBA's version of Mel…
May 21, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Hornets Postseason: Determining the Value of a Draft Pick
The first step of any off-season is the Draft. I'm a long-time lover of the draft and the evaluation process that leads up to it, and I've spent some time in the past talking about it. Last night was the first step, the draft lottery to determine who amongst the 14 teams that…
May 21, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Scoop on the Pistons
Scoop Jackson has an annoyingly accurate depiction of the Pistons at ESPN. Maybe it’s me, though, but this year just seems different. With the exception of Game 3 against Philly, that on-again, off-again mentality hasn’t been present. Here’s to hoping it stays that way ……
May 21, 2008, 08:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chauncey Billups isn’t 100%
From Chris McCosky in the Detroit News: “I’m feeling pretty good,” he said, “and for what’s not good I know once the adrenaline gets going and the excitement of the game, I will be fine.” He was asked if he has regained full range of motion, could he do…
May 21, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Will fatigue be a factor for Boston?
After beating the Cavaliers, Kevin Garnett spoke about the toll two seven-game series have taken on his team. From Kevin McNamara of the Providence Journal: “As you advance, it does get a little more difficult,” forward Kevin Garnett said. “Detroit has obviously been resting and waiting, and…
May 21, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons lose Game 1, and that’s OK
Game 1 didn’t go off as well as I’d hoped … but it did play out just as I expected. As far as I’m concerned, the first game was always about regaining rhythm, not taking control of the series. Boston was flying high off an emotional win, and in front of a frenzied crowd,…
May 21, 2008, 07:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Be Like Theo!
Pop quiz: After last week’s Game 5 win over the Magic, I talked to Theo Ratliff about a) how the Pistons were able to contain Dwight Howard; b) the challenges posed by the Cavs and the Celtcs; or c) his signature sports drink line. You know me, focusing on the important stuff.
May 21, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Just remind yourself every minute or so: the Bulls won the lottery.
It's only been a couple hours. I think the high has come down (a bit), and I'm starting to try and actually think about what the Bulls really should (and will) do. It's early, but so far it isn't a situation where I knee-jerkedly say "take Rose" (which I did), and then as time…
May 21, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Recent #6 Picks
With the Knicks slotted to pick 6th in this year’s draft, I was curious what kind of player the team might expect to get with that position. So I looked at the #6 picks in the last 10 drafts. I Buoni (The Good): Chris Kaman, Martell Webster, Josh Childress, Brandon Roy, Shane…
May 21, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Better Lakers news than the Game 6 victory? Bryant “100 percent”
SALT LAKE CITY — No need to fret Kobe Bryant’s back problem plaguing the Lakers as they try to win the last eight of the 16 playoff victories needed to be champions, apparently. “I felt normal, felt 100 percent,” Bryant said. “Our staff did a fantastic job, and our…
May 21, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Augustin might be Brown's guy
Totally a hunch here, but if I were the Charlotte Bobcats picking ninth, knowing Larry Brown will be coaching this team, I’d take a long look at Texas point guard D.J. Augustin. He strikes me as a Brown point guard...
May 21, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Bonus reason No. 82: Gregg Popovich will tie Red Auerbach …
… in playoff victories with Popovich’s next one. I didn’t vote Byron Scott for Coach of the Year, and I wouldn’t fear Scott’s strategies nearly as much as Pop’s — especially when it comes to disrupting Lakers, given how well he knows them. Check out the…
May 21, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Sonics finish out of Rose-Beasley sweepstakes
The Sonics get the No. 4 overall pick. Here's my story. The Sonics have twice held the No. 4 pick in the team’s 41-year history, drafting Xavier McDaniel in 1985 and Mike Green in 1973. And here are how the 14 lottery teams will select. 1. Bulls 2. Heat 3. T-Wolves 4. Sonics 5.…
May 21, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Sonics Insider by Frank Hughes
Memories from a Magical Season
For me, it started on Wednesday, December 5th. That night at the Arena, we got blown out by the Pistons with only 10,312 people in the stands, most of them not at all convinced that this NBA thing was going to last in Louisiana. The atmosphere was pretty good despite the loss. Cheap tickets, Dance…
May 21, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Lakers 108, Jazz 105
SALT LAKE CITY – The Lakers looked the part of the NBA’s main championship threat by closing out their second-round series with the Utah Jazz in Game 6. They’ve wrapped up both series so far in their first try – and on the road, no less. They dominated right from the start this time,…
May 21, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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