Flip to ATL
Forget Russia, former Piston Flip Murray is going to Atlanta.
August 13, 2008, 9:15 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 13, 2008, 7:01 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Great minds …
… either a) think alike; or b) regurgitate DBB. [Update: … or c) sometimes jump the gun. Of all the times I’ve suspected my ideas being appropriated by other writers and media outlets, this was a poor example to use to air my frustration. For one, the subject matter is hardly…
August 13, 2008, 6:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons haiku contest
Longtime readers of this site know that every now and then the comments section will break into spontaneous haiku. It hasn’t happened in a while, but if the poetry bug is starting to bite, head over to Pistonscast for their haiku contest.
August 13, 2008, 6:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Flip Murray to Russia?
Former Piston Flip Murray may be cashing in his dollars for ruples: “A source said free-agent guard Flip Murray has been approached by Dynamo Moscow. The former Cavs guard had drawn some interest from Cleveland, but that was before the Cavs signed Tarence Kinsey. Dallas and Washington have…
August 13, 2008, 6:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Monday’s Layup Drill
I’ve been busy so a few of these are old, but in case you missed them … The last few summers, the word everyone has liked to use when talking about the Pistons has been “complacency.” What’s the new buzz word? “Accountable.” Lindsey Hunter is using it,…
August 13, 2008, 5:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Who used to collect basketball cards?
I grew up collecting basketball cards. In other words, I grew up a nerd. I eventually stopped, but after reading about Andrew and Brian from Empty the Bench getting back in the habit, I may have to go buy a box myself.
August 13, 2008, 5:16 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Pistons release 2008-09 schedule
The NBA released its schedule today. Just like last year, the Pistons need their A-game early: their first 12 games will feature eight road games, including a trip out West and a home/away set with the Celtics. All in all there are 14 nationally-televised games, though that doesn’t yet…
August 13, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Kwame Brown speaks
As mentioned by several readers in the comments of a previous post, Kwame Brown spoke to reporters on Tuesday during an introductory conference call. If you’ve already made up your mind about his signing, nothing he says in August will change your mind, but at the very least he deserves…
August 13, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Carlos Arroyo moves to Israel
Carlos Arroyo officially joins Maccabi Tel-Aviv: “Sources in Israel said Arroyo will receive an estimated $2.5 million net next season — roughly the equivalent of a $5 million NBA salary after taxes — as part of a three-year contract. The deal includes an opt-out provision that…
August 13, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 13, 2008, 4:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Stuckey and Afflalo locked up
File this under “the least surprising news of the summer”: the Pistons officially exercised their team options on Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo, extending them through 2009-10.
August 13, 2008, 4:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
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 13, 2008, 3:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Weddings and beards
Speaking of Antonio McDyess and weddings … here’s Dyess and Rip Hamilton at Mo Evans’ wedding earlier this summer. Seriously, if the only thing Rip Hamilton accomplished this summer was growing that impressive beard, it’s been a successful offseason. (via Need4Sheed)
August 13, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Could Kobe jump overseas?
Art Thompson III, a longtime reporter for the Register, went out and found a world-traveling basketball player to find out if it’s realistic that Kobe Bryant could walk away from the NBA if some European team paid him $50 million. Jerry Crowe, once a teammate of Paul Pierce at Inglewood…
August 13, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Gasol says he was forced into offensive picture
Pau Gasol knew it was wrong, and he did it only after a sponsor insisted. That’s his response to criticism over the photo where he and his Spanish teammates are shown pulling back their faces to create slanted eyes — all in preparation for their trip to China. “Some of us didn’t…
August 13, 2008, 1:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
SBNBA Olympic Basketball primer
I don't really care about Olympic basketball or who wins. I think the only Bull participating is Nocioni, and, well.... BUT! If you do care (and who am I kidding, it's pro-level basketball so I'll watch it), two of SBNation's finest, AttheHive and GreenBandwagon, have been running through all…
August 13, 2008, 01:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
To Mediocrity! Now, and...no, not forever.
One of the common arguments against signing Ben Gordon to a long-term deal (and to a lesser extent, doing the same with Luol Deng) is the idea that the Bulls will become "locked in" to a salary structure, with talent not sufficient to win a title. It's bolstered by the lame "studies" that say…
August 13, 2008, 01:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Digging in
Paxson has said that he will not make any moves without knowing the team's status with Ben Gordon. The Bulls have also used the Luxury Tax threshold as a cap for Gordon's contract offer: that of 6 years and around $59m. Considering that this is an offer that is less (annually) than what was…
August 13, 2008, 00:45 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Sitting Bull : Gordon Stuck in Limbo
Sitting Bull : Gordon Stuck in Limbo [From the FanShots. No real new information, unfortunately. -ed.] "His best deal might be to take the qualifying offer," one GM said. "He could still re-sign with the Bulls next year. He'd just have more leverage."
August 13, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
BlogABull 5th Anniversary Retro-Post: "Mike Sweetney vs. Eddy Curry"
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…
August 13, 2008, 00:15 AM ET from Blog a Bull
Two great Luol/BG links
Andrew Wamboldt, going (very) deep into the Bulls luxury tax predicament following the Deng deal, and what it means for Gordon. Kelly Dwyer, ruminating on all things Reinsdorf when it comes to this roster. Warning, it's sort of depressing.
August 13, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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