Bulls Waive JamesOn Curry
Bulls Waive JamesOn Curry [From the FanShots -ed.] The Bulls on Thursday released second-year guard JamesOn Curry. The 6-foot-2 guard was a second-round pick, chosen No. 51 overall in 2007, but never played for the Bulls in the regular season.
August 12, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Quickthoughts on the impending Ben Gordon negotiation of doom
Sorry in advance for the bullets, but I'm tired... Unfortunately my happiness with Deng's deal is put on hold, until this Gordon deal is sorted out. While one can say Gordon can't get a $10m+ deal from any other team, the Bulls can't get a player as good as Gordon, either. I'm not completely…
August 12, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
McGraw with more details on Deng signing
I'm quoting the whole thing, because it is damned well done: The night before Luol Deng was scheduled to depart for a two-month trip to play for the Great Britain national team, he and the Bulls finally agreed on a new contract. The deal is worth $71 million over six years, according to a…
August 12, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
ESPN.com: Deng on the verge of signing 6 year/70 million dollar deal
[Woo-hoo! Original fanpost after the jump. The article actually says 'in excess' of $70m. Hopefully some more details will be available by Wednesday. If you couldn't tell after the many discussions here over the past few weeks, I'm just happy it's done, and the offseason is now underway.…
August 12, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Gordon considering playing overseas
Gordon considering playing overseas [From the FanShots. I do not endorse commenter mwtb's tough-guy talk. I am a big softie and want everyone overpaid and happy. -ed.] Another negotiating ploy, no one's falling for it. I will laugh my @$$ off once the dollar starts to recover vs. the…
August 12, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
BlogABull 5th Anniversary Retro-Post: "Eddie Basden: Summer League Superstar"
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 …
August 12, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Paxson's the one without leverage
This 'negotiation' is really starting to get to me. Especially this permeating (if perhaps still a minority) opinion that it's of such paramount importance that the Bulls don't overpay for Deng and Gordon. This is usually accompanied wit the odd tough-guy talk that the Bulls can just let them go…
August 12, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Source: If no contract in 2 weeks Deng signs tender
[From the FanPosts (you all are fast). This is just a negotiation tactic. I'm sure in a couple weeks we'll hear about Deng's offer to play overseas too. Though if it helps things move along, then I'm all for these 'leaks'. -ed.] Source: Yahoo sports Unless the Chicago Bulls can reach an…
August 12, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Skiles is getting the band back together.
Skiles is getting the band back together. The Bucks today signed point guard Tyronn Lue and power forward Malik Allen to contracts.
August 12, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Iggy agrees to 6 years, $80 million.
Iggy agrees to 6 years, $80 million. [From the FanShots. I don't recall any options for Iguodala anywhere! How can the Sixers pay him! I'm being annoyingly uber-sarcastic! -ed.] It seems that Iggy will be getting paid and Luol was a relative bargain. I wonder how Ben Gordon is taking the…
August 12, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
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 12, 2008, 9:00 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 12, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 12, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Herrmann Retturnns
We knew it was going to happen two weeks ago, but the Pistons finally made the formal announcement: Walter Herrmann has re-signed.
August 12, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Maybe Paul Pierce is the best player in the world
Who kidnapped Kobe Bryant? Isn’t he the NBA’s reigning MVP? Today, mighty Angola couldn’t match Team USA, but they handled Kobe Bryant like he was an NBA bench-warmer. Bryant made four of 13 shots from the floor and clanked all eight of his three-point attempts. He finished with…
August 12, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
“Kobe Bryant asked me about my leg.”
US sprinter Tyson Gay was a bit overwhelmed when he met Kobe Bryant.
August 12, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gasol caught in offensive photo
The Spanish basketball team is drawing a little heat this week for a promotional photo in which they all stretched their faces to slant their eyes. Making jokes about slanted eyes might not be the best preparation for a trip to Beijing. Who is doing public relations for the team?
August 12, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Good review for Sun Yue
Kobe goes up against his new teammate Sun Yue, and the world reacts. From Alan Paul at Slam Online: “Sun Yue, newly signed by the Lakers after being drafted by them last year, looked good. He did not back down against his future teammate Kobe in the early going, made some threes and created…
August 12, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Insider’s opinion
This assessment of the Lakers’ rookie swingman Sun Yue comes from a veteran NBA executive who has scouted hundreds of players both internationally and in the United States. “He has a nice feel for the game (and) he’s a decent passer, with good size. However, he lacks quickness and…
August 12, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
USA Basketball Game 2: USA 97 - Angola 76
Another bad showing from behind the arc, but the United States once again used their overpowering force to basically bully a weaker opponent via the fast break. Now we get to see how this strategy does against a team like Greece, which can actually push back. The US was a dismal 5 for 21 from…
August 12, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Get them while they’re hot
The line snaked well down the street, as 1,000 fans lined up this week for the grand opening of the first NBA store to open in Beijing, China. In all likelihood, a large contingent rushed in, as soon as the doors opened, to the section where the Kobe Bryant jerseys hung. (more…)
August 12, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Putting in work
Lakers guard Coby Karl was in Las Vegas last week participating in the annual Tim Grgurich skills camp. Asked how Karl looked, a veteran NBA coach responded, “He did what he does best - he made shots.” Karl, who split the 2007-2008 season playing with the Lakers and their D-League team…
August 12, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe gets the bad-timing award
Did you see what Randy Youngman said about Kobe Bryant today? If Kobe has proven anything over the last two years, it is this: He should keep his mouth shut in the off season. Last year, he wanted to leave the Lakers, a statement that got him booed in the first game of the season. Now, he’s…
August 12, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
He has the Olympic spirit
There is no question that first-time Olympian Kobe Bryant is caught up in the spirit of this world-wide spectacle that occurs once every four years. No doubt, Kobe probably wishes that he would have been involved with representing his country in the Olympic Games long before now. He is so excited…
August 12, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Calling the shot doctor
I know it’s not just me feeling this. But if Kobe Bryant and his Team USA mates are going to fulfill their quest to win the Olympic gold medal in basketball, their outside shooting must improve in future games. Our guys only made 7 of 24 shots from beyond the 3-point arc in Sunday’s…
August 12, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Dressing down…way down
As I’m watching and listening to the pre-game chatter before Team USA’s epic battle against China’s basketball team, a question came to me. How is NBC sideline commentator Craig Sager going to be able to last throughout the entire Beijing Olympic basketball coverage? He’s…
August 12, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Maybe Paul Pierce is the best player in the world
Who kidnapped Kobe Bryant? Isn’t he the NBA’s reigning MVP? Today, mighty Angola couldn’t match Team USA, but they handled Kobe Bryant like he was an NBA bench-warmer. Bryant made four of 13 shots from the floor and clanked all eight of his three-point attempts. He finished with…
August 12, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
OPEN THREAD: RMR Game 2: Warriors vs Mavericks
Warriors (1-0) vs Mavericks (2-1)Game Time: 3:30p Watch it streaming live (Here's a list of all the games that will be streaming) Because of the Rocky Mountain Revue's crappy recap, you should check out the Warriors official blog recap to get a better sense of what happened. The fine folks of…
August 12, 2008, 05:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: RMR Game 1: Warriors 108, New Jersey 84
UPDATE: Check out the boxscore It's broken down quarter by quarter and half by half. Scroll all the way to the bottom to see the full game boxscore. Thanks to streetballer for the link. Didn't get a chance to get an open thread up before the game. The first game for the Warriors in the Rocky…
August 12, 2008, 05:00 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
OPEN THREAD: Vegas Game 5 - Warriors vs Raptors
Warriors (3-1) vs Raptors (1-3)Game Time: 3:00p The final Warriors' game of the Vegas Summer League tips off today against the Raptors. The Warriors spoiled their chance to go undefeated last night against the Kings. With just 17.6 seconds left, the #12 draft pick, Jason Thompson tipped in a…
August 12, 2008, 04:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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…
August 12, 2008, 04:15 AM 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…
August 12, 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…
August 12, 2008, 03:45 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…
August 12, 2008, 03:30 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…
August 12, 2008, 03:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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…
August 12, 2008, 03:00 AM 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…
August 12, 2008, 02:45 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"…
August 12, 2008, 02:30 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Golden State's fun loving beer!
This was a pet project I worked on this past weekend. I had so much fun flipping the script on the St. Pauli's Beer concept. I modeled it after the Warrior Girls very own Kelsey! Inspired by frustrating Sacramento traffic and eyeing a St.Pauli Girl's billboard (as I waited for cars to…
August 12, 2008, 02:15 AM ET from Golden State Of Mind
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