Turiaf replacement?
Who is Jorge Garbajosa and what is the Lakers’ interest in him? According to the Spanish website Marca.com, the Lakers have made an offer to the former Toronto Raptors forward. The interest in Garbajosa, no doubt, is in response to Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf signing a four-year, $17…
July 11, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Andrew Bynum
Hello, Andrew. I’m calling from my office. I hope you’re not riding or driving, so that the call drops. How are things in Jersey? I know that we’ve been calling you daily, checking on the status of your knee. All seems well, although I realize that the doctors are taking every…
July 11, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Au Revoir, Mickael
We all knew the ending was going to come, it was just a matter of when and with whom. Mickael Pietrus is no longer a Warrior, he is a Magic. I don't know why, but "he is a magic" just cracks me up. Maybe it's because I imagine my Chinese grandma saying it. But I digress. Mickael Pietrus aka MP2 aka…
July 11, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Preferring Sasha Vujacic to Ronny Turiaf
Was planning on having more of the afternoon of jury-duty waiting to touch on the Ronny Turiaf situation (to answer Steve’s inquiry), and here I am for a brief commentary, although ol’ No. 064812392 has been called to a courtroom, in case you were on the edge of your seats. The first…
July 11, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
RECAP: The Start of Free Agency
First off, props to the in depth fan posts that the community has been writing. It's been keeping the site going while us admins have been crazy busy with work, school, and sometimes both. I can barely keep up with everything that's happening but thanks to you guys, I can get my dose of Warriors…
July 11, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Baron's Last Gift to Warriors Fans?
I know I know...what could possibly be considered a "gift" at a time like this? Well chiggy check it.... I went down to visit the fam and some ol buddies from high school on the 4th, and a buddy of mine told me he saw Mr. Cooper on an airplane that he took home that day. I was like, "NO…
July 11, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Trade Exception Expires Today
The Trade Exception expired today. It's been a year since the Warriors traded JRich for BWright and 9.9million. It's been a year that we've all learned what and how to use the exception. It's been a year of reading about proposed trades, some worthy of blog space, many not. Hopefully we can now…
July 11, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Grading the Warriors' Draft
Went digging around a little to see what people thought of the Warriors' draft picking up Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix. ESPN Draft Grades Grade: A Analysis: Randolph has as much upside as anyone in the draft not named Beasley or Rose. But as with the huge upside guy they took last…
July 11, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Exit interview: Vladimir Radmanovic
Hello Vlade, how are things going? Please come in and grab a chair. All kidding aside from Phil Jackson, and his space cadet jokes, I want you to know that the Lakers’ staff really values you as a player and consider you as a very important part of our team success. (more…)
July 11, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
NBA DRAFT 2008: Warriors take Anthony Randolph at #14
GSOM welcomes ANTHONY RANDOLPH to the Golden State Warriors! Randolph has a penchant for teabaggin' big men who think they can stop him! The Warriors loaded up with an extremely offensively skilled big man who many sports writers thought was going to be a mid-lottery pick. I, dj…
July 11, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Turiaf sends Kupchak a signed offer sheet
So now Mitch Kupchak knows. Ronny Turiaf signed the four-year, $17 million offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and his agent immediately faxed it over to Kupchak at Lakers’ headquarters, according to agent Mark Bartelstein. On Wednesday, Kupchak said he had only heard…
July 11, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
GSOM MOCK DRAFT!
We're hours away from the real draft and outside of the top two picks, anything seems to be happening in everyone's mock drafts. Brook Lopez dropping to 10 or as high as 3? Russel Westbrook going as low as 12 but as high as 3? DJ Augustin available at 13 but also going at number 6…
July 11, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
James Posey for the Lakers? One thinks not
James Posey is certainly the kind of gutty, defensive-minded veteran the Lakers could use, but it’s highly unlikely they will really go get him. Overpaying for three or four years for a guy who can’t legitimately play any other position but small forward, where the Lakers are…
July 11, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: 2008 NBA Finals Game 4
With all the referee scandals going on and the alleged fixed games from the 2002 and 2005 playoffs, it makes you wonder even more how 'home court advantage' plays into this whole thing and the corporate NBA in shaping the outcomes of games and series. 38-10 free throw advantage for Boston in…
July 11, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
This Doesn’t Deserve It’s Own Post
This doesn’t deserve it’s own post, at least until some other news sources start to confirm this (and by confirm this I mean not just read the article and believe it to be true). Now I know my readers will talk about this on that article if I don’t, so might as well create a [...]
July 11, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Trade Odom for Artest?
So the Sacramento Bee is reporting that a trade between the Kings and Lakers is in the works, with the Lakers swapping Lamar Odom for Ron Artest and others. Of course, according to the publication, there are strings attached. Such as Kenny Thomas and the remaining two years and $18 million contract…
July 11, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 1 - Warriors vs 76ers
MVP baby! Just a few days ago it was Warriors vs 76ers in the pursuit of Elton Brand. Now it's just a plain 'ol Summer League game in Sin City. This is time for Marco to shine again. He used the NBA regular season as his preparation for this year's summer league. I hear he feels he got robbed by…
July 11, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Exit interview: Lamar Odom
Good afternoon, Lamar. How’s the weather back in Jamaica Queens? I’m sure that if you have gone into any of the chat rooms or logged on to any of the numerous fan web sites that you know about all of the “Trade Lamar” chatter that’s been going on. It’s the nature…
July 11, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Why Ron Artest is the perfect Lakers fit
So here I am in a jury assembly holding room, heroically doing my civic duty (postponed from late in the NBA regular season) — and I brought along my wireless card and laptop to weigh in on some hot Lakers topics until they call or don’t call No. 064812392. Let’s start with the…
July 11, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Pau Gasol
Hello, Pau. Sorry that you had to fly back into town for this meeting but the order already had been established in these player sessions. It’s been a whirlwind season for you, I suppose. I know you never expected to land in Los Angeles and play for the Lakers, just as we did not envision…
July 11, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s cleared to play by at least one doctor
So the Andrew Bynum fiasco seems to center on WHICH doctor has given the Lakers center clearance to begin workouts. As most Lakers fans will recall, Bynum suffered a season-ending knee injury in January and had arthroscopic surgery May 21 to repair the dislocated knee. He has been in New York for…
July 11, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Turiaf replacement?
Who is Jorge Garbajosa and what is the Lakers’ interest in him? According to the Spanish website Marca.com, the Lakers have made an offer to the former Toronto Raptors forward. The interest in Garbajosa, no doubt, is in response to Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf signing a four-year, $17…
July 11, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Andrew Bynum
Hello, Andrew. I’m calling from my office. I hope you’re not riding or driving, so that the call drops. How are things in Jersey? I know that we’ve been calling you daily, checking on the status of your knee. All seems well, although I realize that the doctors are taking every…
July 11, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
He said, he said — but who is right?
Andrew Bynum’s agent said last week the Lakers center had been cleared by his doctor to begin workouts. GM Mitch Kupchak said Wednesday that Bynum had not been cleared. What is the story? We’ll update this shortly.
July 11, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Vladimir Radmanovic
Hello Vlade, how are things going? Please come in and grab a chair. All kidding aside from Phil Jackson, and his space cadet jokes, I want you to know that the Lakers’ staff really values you as a player and consider you as a very important part of our team success. (more…)
July 11, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Turiaf sends Kupchak a signed offer sheet
So now Mitch Kupchak knows. Ronny Turiaf signed the four-year, $17 million offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and his agent immediately faxed it over to Kupchak at Lakers’ headquarters, according to agent Mark Bartelstein. On Wednesday, Kupchak said he had only heard…
July 11, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Debunking a Sean May rumor
Bobcats spokesman B.J. Evans, addressing the latest internet rumor, says Sean May was NOT in Salt Lake City recently, getting some pre-trade medical examination or workout with the Jazz. And before the next rumor arises, Evans added, Adam Morrison WAS...
July 11, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
James Posey for the Lakers? One thinks not
James Posey is certainly the kind of gutty, defensive-minded veteran the Lakers could use, but it’s highly unlikely they will really go get him. Overpaying for three or four years for a guy who can’t legitimately play any other position but small forward, where the Lakers are…
July 11, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Trade Odom for Artest?
So the Sacramento Bee is reporting that a trade between the Kings and Lakers is in the works, with the Lakers swapping Lamar Odom for Ron Artest and others. Of course, according to the publication, there are strings attached. Such as Kenny Thomas and the remaining two years and $18 million contract…
July 11, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe goes Back to the Future
McFly! McFly! Where are my shoes? Oh, Kobe Bryant has them. Michael J. Fox made the light blue Nikes famous in “Back to the Future II” and now Kobe is the pitchman for the movie-inspired “Hyperdunks.” Nike recently released 350 pairs of the shoes, and Kobe jumped out of…
July 11, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Why Ron Artest is the perfect Lakers fit
So here I am in a jury assembly holding room, heroically doing my civic duty (postponed from late in the NBA regular season) — and I brought along my wireless card and laptop to weigh in on some hot Lakers topics until they call or don’t call No. 064812392. Let’s start with the…
July 11, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Pau Gasol
Hello, Pau. Sorry that you had to fly back into town for this meeting but the order already had been established in these player sessions. It’s been a whirlwind season for you, I suppose. I know you never expected to land in Los Angeles and play for the Lakers, just as we did not envision…
July 11, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s cleared to play by at least one doctor
So the Andrew Bynum fiasco seems to center on WHICH doctor has given the Lakers center clearance to begin workouts. As most Lakers fans will recall, Bynum suffered a season-ending knee injury in January and had arthroscopic surgery May 21 to repair the dislocated knee. He has been in New York for…
July 11, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Turiaf replacement?
Who is Jorge Garbajosa and what is the Lakers’ interest in him? According to the Spanish website Marca.com, the Lakers have made an offer to the former Toronto Raptors forward. The interest in Garbajosa, no doubt, is in response to Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf signing a four-year, $17…
July 11, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Does Brand deal put Okafor in play?
Elton Brand’s reported decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers rather than remain with the Los Angeles Clippers could be bad news for the Charlotte Bobcats regarding Emeka Okafor. The Clippers will have a bundle under the salary cap and...
July 11, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Brown's influence apparent early
New Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown is fond of saying players must understand the difference between coaching and criticism. Tuesday’s practices in Las Vegas demonstrated what Brown meant. Over the course of a late-afternoon session, Brown repeatedly told Adam Morrison...
July 11, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Ranking Charlotte's NBA coaches
I got an email from a reader Friday, suggesting I rank the NBA head coaches who’ve worked in Charlotte. Here goes: 1. Larry Brown: Yeah, I know; hasn’t coached a real game here yet. But his attention to detail in...
July 11, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
Vegas Summer League starts today
Just a quick post so everyone has a heads up about the Las Vegas Summer League, which starts today. Julian Wright and Hilton Armstrong are on the Hornets squad, along with Adam Haluska and a bunch of guys I've never heard of. Oh, and as you'd expect, rookie Darrell Arthur isn't on the…
July 11, 2008, 09:30 AM ET from Hornets247.com Blog
Keeping it Golden... State of design!
It's been one rough week for the Warriors faithful. Boom going Hollywood happened so fast and I'm still in disbelief. I can only wish the best for Davis and look towards our future with the Dubz whether it be for better or worse. Jokingly, a friend asked me what I was going to do now that BD's…
July 11, 2008, 07:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The Offseason Just Got Interesting
Baron opts out, signs on with McDonalds?! After the draft where we picked up another big man project and let the trade exception expire, wake up Warrior fans, Baron Davis has opted out of his contract. What looked like a relatively boring offseason - the draft and resigning Monta and…
July 11, 2008, 07:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Baron Davis (shockingly) Opts Out
I honestly didn't see this one coming at all. I can't believe this is happening. His Boomness Baron Davis has opted out of his contract. What in the name of Recall-Cohan.com is going on? This ain't a vivrant thang. Jump for a few quick thoughts. For some reason much of the…
July 11, 2008, 07:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Blogs vs. MSM (I know, I know …)
I know the “blogs vs. MSM” debate isn’t nearly as interesting for readers as it is for those of us producing content, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out this excellent deconstruction of some commonly-held criticisms of blogs by Ben from BlazersEdge. (hat-tip:…
July 11, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Hip-Hop with a touch of "W"
We're back at it one more time on the Photoshop tip and right where I left off with last week's Native Dubz post. It's summer time and I'm seriously on chill mode- that also goes for some of my projects. Since I don't have to work on high res prints for game signs, I'm taking a time out and…
July 11, 2008, 07:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Summer league roster set
The Pistons announced their summer league roster a few days ago — it’s mostly what we thought it’d be (absolutely stacked with the likes of Rodney Stuckey, Arron Afflalo, Amir Johnson and this year’s rookie class), but a few of the lesser names have been switched around.…
July 11, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Q/A: Aran Smith of NBADraft.net - Science on the NBA Draft
As the 2008 Draft approaches tomorrow, GSOM friend Aran Smith from NBADraft.net has popped in to drop a few nuggets of science on our current roster, our potential picks, and the general perception of the available talent as a whole. Check him out and share your thoughts on what…
July 11, 2008, 06:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Bill Davidson has opinions
Pistons owner Bill Davidson gave a rare interview to the Associated Press. Not a lot of basketball made it’s way into the conversation, but it’s still interesting to read the richest man in the state opine about things like the economy … “What sunk the (national) economy,…
July 11, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Q/A: Tim Kawakami - NBA Draft 2K8
We're a day away from the most exciting day of the summer. The NBA DRAFT! The MLB all-star game, bbqs in the park, summer flings and 4th of July got nothing on this! To talk about this exceptional day and its impact on our Golden State Warriors this year, we asked Tim…
July 11, 2008, 06:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Detroit’s looking at perimeter players
From A. Sherrod Blakely: The Pistons are expected to spend the early part of free agency focused on landing one of the following players: James Jones of Portland; C.J. Miles of Utah or Mickael Pietrus of Golden State. Also, Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald suggests the Pistons are interested in…
July 11, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
The Native Dubz have been reinstated!
I can never get enough of The Native Tongues era of conscious Hip-Hop throughout the late 80's and early 90's. I was also a big fan of the artwork rocked on their album covers long before photoshop was even around... Big ups to crews like A tribe called Quest and DeLa Soul for inspiring these…
July 11, 2008, 06:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The elusive Walter Sharpe highlight package
Like many of you, one of the first things I did after hearing that the Pistons drafted Walter Sharpe was hit up YouTube. There was barely anything there, but earlier this week the University of Alabama-Birmingham’s athletic department uploaded a bona fide highlight reel. Considering Sharpe…
July 11, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Q&A: Marcus Thompson - Contra Costa Times + Inside the Warriors (Part 3 of 3)
Make sure to check out Part I and Part II of our Q&A with Marcus if you haven't already. Here's part trey. After the jump we have MT's analysis of how the Warriors should approach the Andris Biedrins contract decision this summer and what they need to do to get back to the…
July 11, 2008, 06:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The Rumoured “Jarvis Hayes is No Longer a Piston” Post
Almost one year in, it appears that Detroit’s Jarvis Hayes project has come to an end. Late Thursday evening, Yahoo! Sports writer Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Pistons free agent Jarvis Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the New Jersey Nets. This move will likely surprise very few…
July 11, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: 2008 NBA Finals Game 5
It's an elimination game that came far earlier than many of us hoped and predicted. Will the wild ride that was the 2008-2009 NBA season end tonight? (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) We shall see... I'll be completely up front. I can't stand either the LA Lakers or the Boston…
July 11, 2008, 05:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Marcus Thompson - Contra Costa Times + Inside the Warriors (Part 2 of 3)
In the first part of our Q&A Marcus Thompson we looked at the We Believe Warriors vs the 2007-2008 edition and the Jason Richardson for Brandan Wright swap. Jump to see Marcus' thoughts on Monta Ellis and the Warriors looming contract decision. ********** Golden State of…
July 11, 2008, 05:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kelenna Azubuike Opts Out
According to the SF Chronicle Kelenna Azubuike has opted out of his contract which would have netted him the league minimum of $797,581 for the 2008-2009 NBA season. Kaz is now a restricted free agent. Jump like Kelenna slamming it on Kaman for a few quick thoughts. At first…
July 11, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Q&A: Marcus Thompson - Contra Costa Times + Inside the Warriors (Part 1 of 3)
We recently mic'ed up longtime GSoM friend Marcus Thompson from the Contra Costa Times for another great Q&A. Along with Geoff Lepper, Marcus writes the Inside the Warriors blog. Definitely make it a regular stop for the latest on the Dubs. Make the jump for MT's thoughts on…
July 11, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Au Revoir, Mickael
We all knew the ending was going to come, it was just a matter of when and with whom. Mickael Pietrus is no longer a Warrior, he is a Magic. I don't know why, but "he is a magic" just cracks me up. Maybe it's because I imagine my Chinese grandma saying it. But I digress. Mickael Pietrus aka MP2 aka…
July 11, 2008, 04:45 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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