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The NBA Summer League Drinking Game

(image courtesy: pbo31) It was a lazy Sunday evening. The Pistons NBA Summer League squad was preparing to face off with the LA Clippers. The Clippers were missing their draft pick, Eric Gordon, and I was missing something as well– a good beer to crack while the game tipped off. I…

July 14, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

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 14, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Thursday’s Layup Drill

The weekend is starting early for me. By the time you read this, chances are I’ll already be in northern Michigan sucking down an Oberon next to a river full of fish that — if tradition holds true — will completely avoid my line. But before I leave, here’s some links for you…

July 14, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

On narcolepsy not being funny to me anymore

Almost immediately after Walter Sharpe was drafted, it was hard not to crack a joke about narcolepsy. On the surface, it seemed harmless, right? I mean, we’re talking about people who sleep a lot, not someone with an actual life-threatening disease. Not too long after, though, a handful of…

July 14, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

The Tractor returns

Former Detroit high school star and U-M Wolverine Robert “Tractor” Traylor is returning to the NBA! Okay, not just yet, but he will be playing for the Cavs summer league team.

July 14, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

The free agent market gets smaller

Today is the first day that free agents can officially sign contracts. Not surprisingly, there were a slew of commitments made in the last 24-48 hours, including a bunch made by players the Pistons were believed to be targeting. Let’s recap: Elton Brand goes to Philly (five years, $82…

July 14, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Meet Boobie Dumars

The man Pistons fans affectionately call Joe D. is still known by his childhood nickname back home in Natchitoches, LA. Are you ready for this? “Boobie” Dumars. No, seriously. (Hat-tip: Need4Sheed)

July 14, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

The Pistons are looking at Delfino

Well, well, look at this: The Pistons have been in contact with several free-agent swingmen around the league, and one name is particularly interesting. Former Piston Carlos Delfino is among the free agents the team is considering signing. Tomorrow is the first day NBA free agents can sign…

July 14, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

John Hammond talks to BrewHoop

Former Pistons VP and new Bucks GM John Hammond talks to BrewHoop in a three part series. There’s a lot of interesting stuff here, from how he constructed his front office, what his draft philosophy was and why the Bucks won’t attempt to directly follow in Detroit’s footsteps. …

July 14, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Amir bulks up, Cheikh draws interest

A. Sherrod Blakely has a brief update on Amir Johnson and Cheikh Samb in his summer league preview: Johnson, who appeared in 62 games last season, appears to have bulked up some this summer for what the Pistons anticipate will be a breakout season for him. […] “We think he can be an…

July 14, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Can the Pistons sign Corey Maggette?

Remember those crazy “Baron Davis to Detroit?!” rumors from last month? They fizzled out the moment Davis opted out of his final year with the Warriors, but as luck would have it, his decision to hit the open market just might help facilitate a different big-ticket move for the Pistons.…

July 14, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

NBA Summer League 2008: Pistons vs. Clippers

As promised, here’s your game thread. With Clippers draft pick Eric Gordon sitting out with a strained left hamstring, the competition should be a little lighter than expected. Instead, the defensive focus should be on Walter Sharpe, who will face a trial by fire tonight– he’ll…

July 14, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

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 14, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

No sense talking about McGrady …

… at least, so says Chris McCosky: Since when does a one-sentence, non-sourced note from a non-NBA writer in a secondary publication up in Canada warrant such buzz? The Pistons and Rockets are not having on-going discussions about Tracy McGrady. There is no deal. Nothing is remotely close.…

July 14, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

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 14, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

Packer too good to leave his job

Billy Packer is way too good at what he does to leave CBS. Packer is as honest and insightful a voice as there is in basketball media. He made people uncomfortable with his candor because you can't say what's really...

July 14, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell

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 14, 2008, 3:31 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

The NBA Summer League Drinking Game

July 14, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys

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 14, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

This Coby is playing a little like the other Kobe

OK, so it’s only a Summer League game but…. Coby Karl reportedly swatted a shot by Memphis’ O.J. Mayo on one end of floor and threw a perfect alley-oop plass on the other end. He then hit a near-impossible jumper, according to an ESPN.com reporter’s eyewitness account…

July 14, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

Artest-to-L.A. rumors continue

Lakers fans better get used to the idea of Ron Artest in purple and gold. Rumors of a trade are getting stronger, according to Mark Stein of ESPN.com. Stein, reporting from the Summer League in Las Vegas where Artest showed up, said that in a series of emails from the unhappy Sacramento Kings…

July 14, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding

Knicks First 2008 Summer League Game

Today the Knicks will play their first summer league game, which will be at 4pm EST. Looking over the team, I’m having a hard time figuring out who the starting 5 will be. New York does have 5 players who are on their roster: Robinson, Gallinari, Chandler, Balkman, and Collins. The obvious…

July 14, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net

Rose missing Friday's game, likely to get MRI this weekend

Rose missing Friday's game, likely to get MRI this weekend [From the FanShots. I'm not too concerned, but I'm usually not until it's far too late. -ed.] Yes, yes, I know..."it's not serious." Really, though, if his knee turns out to be a wreck in the next few years, how bad does this…

July 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull

Summer league chat with John Paxson

Summer league chat with John Paxson [From the FanShots. Nice work by Doug Thonus in getting some info from Pax with little time to do so. For even more Pax, the Swirsk has an interview with him at Bulls.com. -ed.] Draft Express has a short little chat with Paxson.

July 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull

Bulls.com audio on summer league

Bulls.com audio on summer league [From the FanShots -ed.] The Swirsk has interviews up with Rose, the assistant coaches, other players, and his own thoughts. Worth checking out.

July 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull

red-hot audio

red-hot audio I spoke with long-time guy Ryan from HoopsAddict on his podcast. There's other interviews, but for those impatient ones out there, fret not: I'm first.

July 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull

Orlando Summer League Schedule

Orlando Summer League Schedule [From the Fanshots -ed.] Monday, July 7, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Indiana vs. Seattle 2nd Game * Chicago vs. Miami 3rd Game ** Orlando vs. New Jersey Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Miami vs. New Jersey 2nd Game * Seattle vs. Orlando 3rd Game **…

July 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull

OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 2 - Warriors vs Mavs

Game Time: 3pm The rookie, Anthony Randolph, showed his stuff in the game against the 76ers, scoring 30 points, pulling 8 boards along with 2 steals and 2 blocks. Quite a debut. That was Marco-esque. And as Pree noted, they didn't even run a play for him in the first half. Now, I know I'm not…

July 14, 2008, 04:00 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 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind

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 14, 2008, 04:00 AM 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 14, 2008, 04:00 AM 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 14, 2008, 04:00 AM 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 14, 2008, 04:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind

A Quiet 4th of July Weekend [SFGate]

A Quiet 4th of July Weekend [SFGate] "If nothing happens between Elton Brand and the Warriors, which is still the likeliest scenario, don't expect Golden State to turn around and hand out another huge offer to an outside free agent. As one team source told me, the plan is to "take our time"…