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 19, 2008, 10:45 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 19, 2008, 10:30 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 19, 2008, 10:15 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 19, 2008, 10:00 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 19, 2008, 9:45 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 19, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Ratliff returns to Philly
Looks like the rumor mill was correct — from Kate Fagan of the Philadelphia Inquirer: According to a source familiar with the situation, the 6-foot-10 Ratliff has accepted a one-year contract for the veterans’ minimum of $1.4 million. At Monday’s press conference to announce the…
August 19, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Laker-lympic update
The Olympic Games are helping Sun Yue’s reputation as an offensive player (whether he can play defense on the NBA level is another story). So far, Chinese Magic, who has agreed to terms with the Lakers, is shooting 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three in China’s five…
August 19, 2008, 3:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Red, white and blue Lakers
Who is the greatest Laker Olympian of all time? Shaq 1996 gold medalist Jerry West 1960 gold medalist Magic 1992 gold medalist Mitch Kupchak 1976 gold medalist Kobe Bryant 2008…
August 19, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe wishes Lakers would have kept Marc Gasol
Oh brother. After playing against Spain this weekend, Kobe Bryant is having second thoughts about the Lakers decision to trade Spanish forward Marc Gasol. Marc was drafted by the Lakers then traded to Memphis in the deal that brought his brother, Pau, to Los Angeles. Marc, a 7-footer, is averaging…
August 19, 2008, 3:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
“I love Kobe,” says Paul Pierce
He didn’t exactly eat any humble pie, but Celtics’ Paul Pierce did chew thoughtfully on his recent comments regarding Kobe Bryant in a radio interview last Friday. Pierce told listeners of ESPN radio that his assertion of being the “best player in the world” was more of a…
August 19, 2008, 2:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Powell welcomes new challenge
The newest Laker, forward Josh Powell, said Friday afternoon that he is excited about the upcoming opportunity to join a veteran cast that reached the NBA finals this past season. The 25-year old Powell was signed to a two-year contract Thursday and is slated to fill the slot vacated by Ronny…
August 19, 2008, 2:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Powell could be a second-unit factor
Josh Powell can only hope that he has found a home. But if he can solve the intricacies of the triangle offense, Powell could settle into a key role off the Lakers’ bench in the 2008-2009 season. It will be the much-traveled Powell’s fifth NBA team in only four…
August 19, 2008, 2:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe Bryant loves America
Kobe Bryant has won over a billion fans in China, and you can add Rush Limbaugh to his list of admirers. Last week, Kobe was interviewed by NBC’s Chris Collinsworth about patriotism. He talked about his feelings when he first received his USA uniform: The Wall Street Journal reports that…
August 19, 2008, 2:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Quick word on Bulls 'downgrades' going into the season
If I say it's too early to worry about season previews...is it also too early to proactively dismiss some points from those season previews? Here's how I spin some conventional wisdom: The Bulls have a rookie coach: The Bulls now have a coach who the players don't hate. They also have someone who…
August 19, 2008, 02:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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 19, 2008, 01:45 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 19, 2008, 01:30 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 19, 2008, 01:15 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 19, 2008, 01:00 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 19, 2008, 00:45 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 19, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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 19, 2008, 00:15 AM 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 19, 2008, 00:00 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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