Walter Sharpe interview
Pistonscast.com interviewed rookie Walter Sharpe earlier this week on their podcast — Sharpe appears on the air around eight and a half minutes in through the 17-minute mark. Also, Sharpe shows off his uniform.
August 01, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Traylor still pulling his weight
OK, so Robert “Tractor” Traylor looked every bit of his 300 pounds after working out for the Lakers on Thursday. But his conditioning shouldn’t be much of a problem. Traylor said in Puerto Rico, where he has played the past two seasons, team generally play 32 games in 61 days. One…
August 01, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Another former Piston bolts for Europe …
It took a few days for the English-speaking mainstream media to catch up with the “Carlos Delfino to Russia” news that DBB reader Ohad sent me last week, but it finally happened. Now, Ohad passes along this translated tidbit from Ynet.co.il: “Slovenian center Primoz Brezec (216…
August 01, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kobe isn’t close to me: Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant is wearing a lot of red, white and blue while playing for Team USA as the team heads into the Olympics. The Lakers star also must feel he’s wearing a big red and while target on his back as well. Bryant has long been a target for criticism from the media and fans alike. Sometimes…
August 01, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Walter Herrmann will in fact return
We asked the question yesterday, and the Detroit Free Press confirms the answer today: Walter Herrmann agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Pistons. He’ll presumably serve as the primary backup small forward, though if the playoffs are any indication, I imagine we’ll occasionally…
August 01, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kobe, Team USA don’t get roasted
Beneath Kobe Bryant’s tricky bounce passes and LeBron James’ flamboyant dunks and Dwyane Wade’s rehabilitated return, Team USA showed some vulnerability in its romp against Turkey on Thursday. (more…)
August 01, 2008, 7:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Paul Pierce will watch, not play in Olympics
There are two reasons, maybe three, why Paul Pierce is not on the Olympic team. First, there is his age. At 31, Pierce doesn’t see too many more NBA seasons in his future and doesn’t want to risk injuries at this stage. He said his goal right now is another NBA title. Secondly, there is…
August 01, 2008, 6:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pau Gasol a rock star?
Never thought of Lakers forward Pau Gasol as a rock star, but then again, who would have thought Snoop Dogg would be an owner of a youth football league? Strange times we live in. Yet here is proof that sports and music do indeed crossover. Check out this photo from the Spanish version of Rolling…
August 01, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Team USA flexing its muscles
So far, during its exhibition tuneup games for the Beijing Olympics, Team USA has encountered no stressful moments. They are 3-0 so far, with Russia next up on the opponent schedule Sunday in Shanghai, in the USA Basketball International Challenge. Barring injury, Team USA is peaking perfectly…
August 01, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakerland is much quieter without Artest
You have to be thankful for small miracles. Ron Artest isn’t even a Houston Rockets yet (the deal won’t be done until Aug. 14) and the mercurial forward already has stirred up the pot with the team’s biggest star, Yao Ming. Ming reportedly questioned Artest’s volatile past,…
August 01, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s recovery progressing
Lakers center Andrew Bynum’s current rehabilitation program consists of running, lifting weights and jumping, with no restrictions. However, Bynum has yet to be cleared for any contact drills, so he is not allowed to play in any pickup basketball games. (more…)
August 01, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Was Kwame signed simply to trade later?
In my first Kwame Brown post, I suggested that his signing might set up another trade. Before Brown’s arrival, Rasheed Wallace was the only player on the roster who could defend opposing centers without worrying about specific matchups. Now, the Pistons have two such players, allowing Joe…
August 01, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kobe’s a 10 on this team
If you are a die-hard Kobe Bryant fan, chances are that hanging in your closet are four different jerseys with the name Bryant stitched on the back. There’s the throwback No. 33 jersey, that Bryant wore during his prep days at Lower Merion High in Pennsylvania. Then there is the No. 8 jersey…
August 01, 2008, 5:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Another summer league chat …
Just like yesterday, I’ll be doing a live chat about the Summer League over at FanHouse from 6:30-7:30. Head over if you have any questions about Detroit’s draft picks, Amir Johnson and Cheikh Samb’s progress, what Detroit missed out on by passing up Nathan Jawai, or anything,…
August 01, 2008, 5:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Plaisted and Washington head to Europe
We knew from the start that one of the reasons the Pistons drafted Trent Plaisted and Deron Washington was because they were willing to start their professional careers overseas. Well, it’s happening. Plaisted will spend 2007-08 in Italy. From Daily Herald, a newspaper in Provo, UT: The…
August 01, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Antonio’s wedding
Random link of the day: pictures from Antonio McDyess’ wedding, which took place in Jalisco, Mexico last summer. Hat-tip to DBB reader Garrett, who knows a thing or two about wedding pictures.
August 01, 2008, 4:46 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Another Davis down the hall
As if the Lakers have not had their hands full with guard Baron Davis over the years, now that the Clippers have signed free agent swingman Ricky Davis, the Lakers will get a double dose of the two unrelated Davis players, at least four times during the 2008-2009 season. After making one of the…
August 01, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Team USA begins digging for China gold
Team USA, looking to recapture gold-medal glory, held its first practice on Chinese soil Tuesday and the players offered their thoughts on being there. Check out this CNN report from Macau. Go to www.CNN.com
August 01, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Traylor still pulling his weight
OK, so Robert “Tractor” Traylor looked every bit of his 300 pounds after working out for the Lakers on Thursday. But his conditioning shouldn’t be much of a problem. Traylor said in Puerto Rico, where he has played the past two seasons, team generally play 32 games in 61 days. One…
August 01, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Scouting Reports Galore
Scouting Reports Galore Holy crap. Draft Express just dropped a ridiculous scouting report on the Warriors. They break down every non-rookie and non-sophomore with an overview as well as an analysis of their offense and defense. If you have a good chunk of time on your hands, jump on over to…
August 01, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Kobe isn’t close to me: Michael Jordan
Kobe Bryant is wearing a lot of red, white and blue while playing for Team USA as the team heads into the Olympics. The Lakers star also must feel he’s wearing a big red and while target on his back as well. Bryant has long been a target for criticism from the media and fans alike. Sometimes…
August 01, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe, Team USA don’t get roasted
Beneath Kobe Bryant’s tricky bounce passes and LeBron James’ flamboyant dunks and Dwyane Wade’s rehabilitated return, Team USA showed some vulnerability in its romp against Turkey on Thursday. (more…)
August 01, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Paul Pierce will watch, not play in Olympics
There are two reasons, maybe three, why Paul Pierce is not on the Olympic team. First, there is his age. At 31, Pierce doesn’t see too many more NBA seasons in his future and doesn’t want to risk injuries at this stage. He said his goal right now is another NBA title. Secondly, there is…
August 01, 2008, 12:30 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Did Walter Herrmann just re-sign with the Pistons?
Walter Herrmann recently gave an interview with DiarioDemocracia.com, which appears to be a Spanish-language news site. If there are any Spanish-speaking readers out there, I’d like a little help with this passage: Consultado sobre su negativa a integrar la Selección Nacional que participará…
August 01, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
So, Kwame Brown happened
By Kevin Sawyer With the acquisition of the 26-year-old-first-draft-pick-cum-journeyman-center, Joe Dumars has… Well, what has he done exactly? I’ve been vocally critical of Kwame Brown in the past, but now that he’s our 26yoFDPCJC (how’s that for a nickname?), let’s check the teeth on this deal. …
August 01, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
From Odenized to SLAM via HoopsAddict
Ryan McNeill of HoopsAddict gets Ryne Nelson to explain how he went from being the YouTube guy from Odenized to SLAM’s Online Editor.
August 01, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kwame Brown, Pistons agree to two-year deal
From ESPN.com’s Marc Stein: Brown’s agent, Mark Bartlestein, told ESPN.com on Monday night that the former No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft has reached a verbal agreement on a new contract with the Detroit Pistons. The contract is believed to be a two-year deal worth $8 million, with Brown…
August 01, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
More players flee to Europe
Wow, this really happened: Josh Childress signed with Olympiakos in Greece. Also, Bostjan Nachbar signed with Dynamo Moscow. Europe is taking all of the players I wanted the Pistons to sign! However, there is some good news: Mo Evans signed with the Warriors Hawks. Not sure if the Pistons ever…
August 01, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Would the Pistons actually trade for Ron Artest?
In internet years, this rumor already decades old, but I haven’t touched officially on it yet and would like to offer my two cents. Sam Amick of the Sacramento Bee recently listed several possible destinations for Ron Artest and surprisingly included Detroit: Could this be why Artest was so…
August 01, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Devean George, anyone?
Will Bynum’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, also represents free agent Devean George, and confirms the Pistons have shown some interest in George. No deal is imminent, but I suppose this should be on your radar as a possibility.
August 01, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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