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 18, 2008, 11:45 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 18, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
CJ Miles is off the market
He signed with the Seattle Oklahoma City Sonics Something-or-others. From the Salt Lake Tribune: Miles signed a four-year, $15 million contract with Oklahoma City, sources said Friday. Utah will have seven days to decide about matching the offer sheet and keeping the restricted free-agent guard.…
July 18, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pull out your leotard, it’s Laker girl tryout time
This from the Lakers website announcement about Lakers girl tryouts: “MUST DRESS IN A LEOTARD or BRIEFS & CROP TOP - WITH FLESH COLORED TIGHTS” The all caps format is theirs, not ours. So they really, really mean they are serious about the appropriate attire. Also this: “No…
July 18, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Walton’s surgery goes well
Lakers forward Luke Walton is expected to be fully recovered from Friday’s ankle by the time training camp opens in October, the team announced. Walton underwent surgery to remove bone spurs, scar tissure and cartiledge debris in his right ankle that bothered him for most of the season. His…
July 18, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Walton’s surgery goes well
Lakers forward Luke Walton is expected to be fully recovered from Friday’s ankle by the time training camp opens in October, the team announced. Walton underwent surgery to remove bone spurs, scar tissure and cartiledge debris in his right ankle that bothered him for most of the season. His…
July 18, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 3 - Warriors vs Bobcats
UPDATE: Boxscore 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…
July 18, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 18, 2008, 9:30 PM 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 18, 2008, 9:15 PM 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 18, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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 18, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 18, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Vegas Summer League chat …
I’m in Las Vegas and from 6-7pm ET, I’ll be doing a live chat over at FanHouse. Fire away with any questions …
July 18, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 4 - Warriors vs Kings
Warriors (3-0) vs Kings (2-1)Game Time: 7:00p Game 4 of the summer league kicks off tonight against the Kings. Rookie Anthony Randolph should be back in the game after missing the last game with a sprained ankle. Marco played extremely well last game and is, as expected, leading the team in…
July 18, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kaz: Match or Let Him Walk?
Ever since news dropped that Kelenna Azubuike signed a 3 year/ $9 million offer sheet with the Clippers, I'm not sure how I feel about whether or not we should match the offer or let him walk. I don't think it's a clear cut decision either way because there are so many variables to juggle. For a…
July 18, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Good-bye Turiaf?
All signs are pointing to the Lakers letting Ronny Turiaf walk. Turiaf, a restricted free agent, signed an offer sheet with Golden State for four years and $17 million, and the Lakers had seven days to match the offer. Today is Day 7 and the Lakers are expected to let the deadline pass.
July 18, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The newest Laker could be … Kwame Brown?
So Hoopsworld.com thinks the most likely replacement for Ronny Turiaf is — get ready — Kwame Brown. The same Kwame Brown the Lakers send packing to Memphis in the Pau Gasol trade. The same one who has averaged 7.5 points and 5.7 rebouds in his career. The same player who saw his…
July 18, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Wake up early to see Kobe, US team on TV
USA Basketball has released its television schedule for five upcoming preliminary games before the Beijing Olympics. They will be televised on ESPN and ESPN2. On July 25, you can see Kobe and Steve Nash face off as USA takes on Canada … at a reasonable hour (8 p.m.) After that, it’s…
July 18, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Elson not interested in coming to L.A.
Cross off Francisco Elson off the possible free agents the Lakers were interested in acquiring. He told the Rocky Mountain News that he would love to return to Denver, which initially drafted him in 2003. “It’s a place I call my second home,” he said in an email. Elson is among…
July 18, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
For those of you who don’t think Kevin Love can play
Check out these highlights of the former UCLA, now Minnesota Timberwolves post man.
July 18, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
What basketball needs is less players
Have you heard the newest thing in full-court roundball? It’s the 3BA, where three players get really winded playing against three other players. It’s like a pickup game where you don’t have enough guys. Imagine the sweat and the defense. The 3BA is coming to Anaheim next…
July 18, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Rumors, rumors and more rumors
You have to wonder why the Lakers are dragging out the Ronny Turiaf affair until the last possible day (Friday) since it seems to be holding up any other deals they might be contemplating. Turiaf signed an offer sheet last week with the Golden State Warriors, and because he is a restricted free…
July 18, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Who is Nik Caner-Medley, and why is he leading the Lakers in scoring?
Apparently, Nik Caner-Medley, who scored 19 points last night to lead the Lakers summer league team, is a legend in Maine. Check out his wiki page. Caner-Medley was Maine’s Mr. Basketball, took his game to Maryland, and now he’s floating around the European leagues, the D-League and the…
July 18, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Crawford upstages Love in Summer League game
When he was drafted in the second round by the Lakers, Joe Crawford looked to be one of those players that didn’t seem to have much of a shot at sticking in the NBA. Seriously. He was a little-known guard out of the University of Kentucky, and the third-to-last pick in the draft. But Crawford…
July 18, 2008, 1:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pull out your leotard, it’s Laker girl tryout time
This from the Lakers website announcement about Lakers girl tryouts: “MUST DRESS IN A LEOTARD or BRIEFS & CROP TOP - WITH FLESH COLORED TIGHTS” The all caps format is theirs, not ours. So they really, really mean they are serious about the appropriate attire. Also this: “No…
July 18, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Clock continues to tick on Turiaf…
The clock is ticking… Less than 48 hours remain before the Lakers either match the four-year, $17 million offer Ronny Turiaf got from the Golden State Warriors or let him walk. Team officials had seven days from when they first received the offer sheet to decide. The Lakers need to notify…
July 18, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Good-bye Turiaf?
All signs are pointing to the Lakers letting Ronny Turiaf walk. Turiaf, a restricted free agent, signed an offer sheet with Golden State for four years and $17 million, and the Lakers had seven days to match the offer. Today is Day 7 and the Lakers are expected to let the deadline pass.
July 18, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
An encounter with Kobe Bryant
Last week, we told you about Kobe Bryant pitching the light-blue Nikes worn in the movie “Back to the Future II.” Now we’ve got a first-hand report of the day Kobe spent as pitchman. It’s full of great pictures of the event. Have fun browsing. Thanks to J Ryan for sending…
July 18, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Posey no longer a viable option for the Lakers
As the Lakers mull over whether to match Golden State’s multi-year, multi-million dollar offer to Ronny Turiaf, one free agent on the market signed with another team. The Lakers had expressed mild interest in Boston’s James Posey, arguably the most coveted unrestricted free agent out…
July 18, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Elson not interested in coming to L.A.
Cross off Francisco Elson off the possible free agents the Lakers were interested in acquiring. He told the Rocky Mountain News that he would love to return to Denver, which initially drafted him in 2003. “It’s a place I call my second home,” he said in an email. Elson is among…
July 18, 2008, 12:15 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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