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"…
July 15, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Nothing in Return [Ballhype]
Nothing in Return [Ballhype] "when you effectively trade Baron, Gilbert, J-Rich, and Jamison for a half season of Nick the Quick and the upside potential of Brandan Wright, you're going to have a tough time staying competitive." -…
July 15, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors to Go After Josh Smith and Andre Iguodala
Rumor: Warriors to Go After Josh Smith and Andre Iguodala "The Warriors became players in free-agent negotiations after Baron Davis opted out of his contract Monday, and they could be the chief challengers to the Sixers, not only for Brand but also for Smith and Andre Iguodala. The…
July 15, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Rumor: Warriors after Corey Maggette
Rumor: Warriors after Corey Maggette SFGATE: "Golden State has reached out to forward Corey Maggette, another Clippers free agent, according to two league sources. The Warriors are one of the few teams who can offer Maggette more than the mid-level exception, which is expected to be around…
July 15, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Pending further developments, Baron Davis' departure is a devastating loss for Warriors [SF Examiner]
Pending further developments, Baron Davis' departure is a devastating loss for Warriors [SF Examiner] "It seems apparent the Warriors are in scramble mode here. How else can you explain them making an offer of $100 million to Arenas, a guard coming off two knee surgeries, but they were…
July 15, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
The Beard will be missed. [Fear the Beard]
The Beard will be missed. [Fear the Beard] "...but let’s be realistic too. We’re Warriors fans. We rebuild for 15 years to succeed for two or three. And frankly, it’s getting tiresome." I couldn't have said it any better than my homie DTurman. Regardless, I hope my peoples Daniel…
July 15, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Warriors after Elton Brand [True Hoop]
Warriors after Elton Brand [True Hoop] "The most interesting thing about this whole deal is that Stein and others have quoted Baron Davis's agent saying that when they decided to opt out, they did so expecting that would be a way to get a better offer from the Warriors. Yet they have heard…
July 15, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Naw thank you man.
Naw thank you man.
July 15, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
We Believe we are in a lot of pain right now. 2008 Golden State Warriors offseason... Where...
We Believe we are in a lot of pain right now. 2008 Golden State Warriors offseason... Where "Ain't that a bitch?" happens. Summatime ain't the best time here in Warriors land.
July 15, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 1 - Warriors vs 76ers
UPDATE: Watch the game via the web 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…
July 15, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 15, 2008, 8:45 PM 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 15, 2008, 8:30 PM 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 15, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Okafor's value going up after Bogut deal?
If Andrew Bogut is worth $14.5 million to the Milwaukee Bucks, then what’s Emeka Okafor’s value to the Charlotte Bobcats? When the Bobcats offered Okafor more than $12 million a season last summer (plus an additional $5 million in potential...
July 15, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
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 15, 2008, 7:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
May still in Brown's plans
It sounds like the Bobcats’ new coach hasn’t written off Sean May the way so many fans have. Following practice Tuesday, Larry Brown talked about the importance of open competition in training camp – the idea that contracts won’t determine...
July 15, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Bobcats: Inside the NBA by Rick Bonnell
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 3 - Warriors vs Bobcats
Warriors (2-0) vs Bobcats (1-1)Game Time: 7:30p Randolph showing off his handles Anthony Randolph followed up his 30 point performance with a somewhat pedestrian 11 points and 5 boards against the Mavs the other night. He's also got 9 turnovers in the first 2 games which needs to get…
July 15, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Orlando Summer League Game 4: Bulls Vs. Nets
[From the FanPosts. No Rose or Thomas today. -ed.] After a win yesterday the Bulls improve to 2-1. First time they were over .500 in anything in a while. This was led by Tyrus Thomas scoring 25 points and 2 blocks. Following a game with 5 players in double-figures, the Bulls will play the New…
July 15, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
2008 Summer League Game #3: Chicago @ Orlando
[From the FanPosts. Rose isn't playing today :( -ed.] The game is here: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/nba/11191/300_nba-orlandmagic_060502.asx My first EVER fanpost! Yay! :D The purpose is selfexplanatory... ;) Go Bulls! :D Ah... Apparently these things need to be 75 words…
July 15, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
BlogABull 5th Anniversary Retro-Post: "The 2004 Draft"
It's true (and a bit strange, to be honest): BlogABull (including its previous independent blogspot incarnation) is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Rather than merely the usual single self-serving post, this year I've instead decided to extend my self-congratulations through the summer. I'll be…
July 15, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
The Qualifying Offer and you
There's been a lot of comments lately regarding Deng&Gordon and the Qualifying Offer without realizing how poor an option that is for both sides. First of all, it makes the player believe he's not coming back, and the team treating the player like they're not coming back. Maybe it's a…
July 15, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Summer League Game 2 reaction
Couldn't catch this one, though KC has a decent Rose-centric live reaction(s). Reads like Rose played much better in this game. Being aggressive, leading the break, fighting through screens on defense. And unfortunately continuing to miss his jump shots. And, of course, having to point to his…
July 15, 2008, 5:31 PM ET from Blog a Bull
First Game Wrap Up
Gallinari: He was downright awful in the first half. I went back to the play-by-play and compiled his stats at the half: 0-4, 3 TO, 1-1 REB, 3 PF, 1 AST, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 0 PTS He had 2 turnovers and a foul in his first 3 minutes. He had two shots where he was [...]
July 15, 2008, 5:31 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Tuesday’s Summer League Layup Drill
I’m still woefully behind from the extra long weekend, so forgive me if you’ve seen a few of these before … I mentioned last week how Michael Curry seemed to view Rodney Stuckey as the leader of the second unit. Stuckey confirmed that he’s using the offseason to take on a…
July 15, 2008, 5:16 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Summer League Game Thread: Chicago @ Indiana
Well, yesterday's threads were definitley a shock. Close to 800 comments total on a summer league game. If you're not aware by now, you must go to the Orlando Magic website to watch these games. They are being streamed live, so if you're at work and can't watch, well you suck at life. Hopefully…
July 15, 2008, 5:16 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Should Bynum play in the summer league?
With four games left in Las Vegas, Andrew Bynum has a chance to get some game action in for the Lakers. Isn’t it about time he tested his knee? Should the Lakers play Andrew Bynum in a summer league game? Yes, he needs to stop babying his knee and get out…
July 15, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
What happens in Vegas …
Notes: – The Lakers play the 76ers tonight at 5 p.m. after starting off the summer league with a 1-1 record. – You can watch the game on the web at NBA.com. – Joe Crawford has made 6-of-9 shots in his first two games, averaging 9 points per. – Local college heros OJ…
July 15, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Summer League game one reports
Ira Winderman Ridiculous Upside KC Johnson I personally don't have much of a reaction. It was just fun to see Derrick Rose in a Bulls 'uniform', and Tyrus and Noah play. I wish both of the latter reigned in their summer league 'I don't give a crap' mode a bit more, but heck it's a glorified…
July 15, 2008, 4:01 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Exit interview: Derek Fisher
Hey Derek, I’m over here. Thanks for inviting me out. I thought I was the one that was supposed to be doing that, since I’m conducting this meeting. But, this is cool. I heard the food is off the hook here, at Harold and Belle’s. Nothing like some good ol’ Louisiana…
July 15, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
2008 Summer League Game Thread #1 - extended
First thread is already bursting. All y'all are crazy.
July 15, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Odom vs. Artest…Lakers need to decide quickly
The Lakers’ unwillingness to depart with Lamar Odom might be costing them Ron Artest as Miami now has stepped into the Ron-Ron sweepstakes. Miami reportedly is willing to deal Shawn Marion, whose $17.1 million contract is expiring for the Kings’ talented forward. The Lakers apparently are…
July 15, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
2008 Summer League Game Thread #1: Bulls at Miami
[From the FanPosts. Thanks to paxson43 for putting up a gamethread. I didn't even have to ask! -ed.] Get ready for Summer League, boys and girls! The Orlando Magic website will be carrying a live stream. The Bulls play the second game of the day (first tip is 2pm CST) at 3:30pm CST…
July 15, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Vujacic switches agents again
Anybody heard of any teams that have expressed interest in Sasha Vujacic? Perhaps Vujacic hasn’t either. Maybe that’s why he has changed agents — again. Vujacic used to be with Rob Pelinka (Kobe Bryant’s agent) before switching to Bill Duffy. Now, he is back with Pelinka,…
July 15, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Who will I incessantly rip on now?
Chris Duhon is no longer a Chicago Bull. The writing's been on the wall for months, but it's still odd to realize he won't be back. I'be been trying to restrain any premature celebrating of his departure, because I still thought he'd find a way to worm his way back on the roster. But…
July 15, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
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 15, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
BlogABull 5th Anniversary Retro-Post: "Bulls bring back Scottie Pippen"
It's true (and a bit strange, to be honest): BlogABull (including its previous independent blogspot incarnation) is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Rather than merely the usual single self-serving post, this year I've instead decided to extend my self-congratulations through the summer. I'll be…
July 15, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
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 15, 2008, 3:00 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 15, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Announcement: Teacher's gone through Sunday
So you kids behave! (and by that I mean....please please please don't create multiple fanposts/fanshots for the same topic. And use the recommendations and flag buttons liberally.) If the software's post scheduling feature works, there's a very special post coming Sunday morning.
July 15, 2008, 2:31 PM ET from Blog a Bull
What is it like to workout for the Lakers? Ask Sun Yue
Before the 2007 NBA draft, the Lakers had 6-foot-9 Chinese point guard Sun Yue in camp for a workout. Check out his performance in this YouTube video:
July 15, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Exit interview: Kobe Bryant
Hello, Kobe. With your enormous schedule I didn’t mind driving down to Newport for our meeting. I know that you are pressed for time and I have things on my plate, too. Between preparing for the Olympics and trying to squeeze in some family time, I don’t know how you do it. But…
July 15, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pay the men their money
It'll be happening more and more in a post-Sam Tribune, but I've yet to get over the annoying twinge I feel when KC "who will be shopped" Johnson sneaks his opinions into a report. Deng and Gordon remain supremely confident players, and declining last year's lucrative offers was their right…
July 15, 2008, 2:16 PM ET from Blog a Bull
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 15, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bulls Announce Summer League Roster
[From the FanPosts. There's reasons to have all these rotation players in the summer league, but it also has me expecting them to win by 40 each night. Otherwise my hemming and/or hawing will start to increase. -ed.] The full list is here. Interesting additions: JamesOn Curry, who apparently…
July 15, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Should Bynum play in the summer league?
With four games left in Las Vegas, Andrew Bynum has a chance to get some game action in for the Lakers. Isn’t it about time he tested his knee? Should the Lakers play Andrew Bynum in a summer league game? Yes, he needs to stop babying his knee and get out…
July 15, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Del Harris expected to sign with Bulls today
Dallas Morning News: Del Harris, who served as assistant coach to Don Nelson and Avery Johnson over a nine-year stay with the organization, is expected to sign a contract today to be an assistant in Chicago for new Bulls' coach Vinny Del Negro, a source said. Harris has spent more than 40…
July 15, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
What happens in Vegas …
Notes: – The Lakers play the 76ers tonight at 5 p.m. after starting off the summer league with a 1-1 record. – You can watch the game on the web at NBA.com. – Joe Crawford has made 6-of-9 shots in his first two games, averaging 9 points per. – Local college heros OJ…
July 15, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bulls yet to offer Luol a contract
Bulls yet to offer Luol a contract [From the FanShots. -ed.] Consider the source, but it includes this quote from Lu's agent: "And his agent insists that Chicago remains his number one choice of destination. He added: "I think part of that is Luol's determination to be part of a…
July 15, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Exit interview: Derek Fisher
Hey Derek, I’m over here. Thanks for inviting me out. I thought I was the one that was supposed to be doing that, since I’m conducting this meeting. But, this is cool. I heard the food is off the hook here, at Harold and Belle’s. Nothing like some good ol’ Louisiana…
July 15, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Odom vs. Artest…Lakers need to decide quickly
The Lakers’ unwillingness to depart with Lamar Odom might be costing them Ron Artest as Miami now has stepped into the Ron-Ron sweepstakes. Miami reportedly is willing to deal Shawn Marion, whose $17.1 million contract is expiring for the Kings’ talented forward. The Lakers apparently are…
July 15, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Vujacic switches agents again
Anybody heard of any teams that have expressed interest in Sasha Vujacic? Perhaps Vujacic hasn’t either. Maybe that’s why he has changed agents — again. Vujacic used to be with Rob Pelinka (Kobe Bryant’s agent) before switching to Bill Duffy. Now, he is back with Pelinka,…
July 15, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Growing Ref Scandal
The Tim Donaghy story goes on: drip, drip, drip. I’m a skeptic by nature, an anti-conspiracy theorist. It’s easy to believe that a ref with a gambling problem decided to shade the games he worked; it’s hard to believe he was part of a complex conspiracy - given how hard it is to…
July 15, 2008, 11:01 AM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
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