More background on Hunter’s legal problems
Dave Dial at MLive’s Full-Court Press has unearthed a little more background on Lindsey Hunter’s brush with the FBI, finding alleged victim Bruce McClellan’s personal account of the story at FlippingFrenzy.com. McClellan describes every step of what went down, and it’s…
August 28, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Carlos Delfino is still frustrating
Carlos Delfino is still frustrating Pistons fans. He (along with the rest of Team Argentina) faces Tayshaun Prince (and the rest of Team USA) in the Olympic semi-finals tomorrow (10:30 a.m. EST). I’ll be liveblogging for FanHouse — look for a link in the morning. Update: Liveblog…
August 28, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Chuck Daly on the Dream Team, Bad Boys
Ailene Voisin of the Sacramento Bee recently spoke with Chuck Daly about comparing this year’s Redeem Team and the original Dream Team. In her blog today, she posted a few leftover quotes that didn’t make the original article about the Bad Boys era, Bill Laimbeer’s current NBA…
August 28, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Rock Financial and the Detroit Pistons break up
Rock Financial will no longer be the presenting sponsor for the Detroit Pistons. It’s money out of Bill Davidson’s pocket, but he never liked those phony mortgage companies, anyway.
August 28, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
That call may not be about what you think it is
There’s a bit of unintentional humor at the end of Part III of Keith Langlois’ interview with Joe Dumars, which took place last week but was published today: KL: I assume there’s been no news on this, but are you still talking with Lindsey and is he still making up his mind? JD: We…
August 28, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Is Kelser Blaha’s best sidekick ever?
George Blaha has been doing play-by-play for Pistons games for over 30 years, so by default, I’m willing to dub him the best “best play-by-play man” the Pistons have ever had. But what about Greg Kelser? Is Special K the best color analyst the Pistons have ever had? At least one…
August 28, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Mbenga plays waiting game
D.J. Mbenga is looking for a deal. A deal apparently better than the one the Lakers reportedly are offering. According to the Miami Herald, Mbenga, one of several big men to work out with the Heat, has a minimum-level offer to return to the Lakers. According to the report, though, he wants more and…
August 28, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
The FBI is investigating Lindsey Hunter
Lindsey Hunter has bigger fish to fry than simply deciding if he’s going play next year. From Crain’s Detroit Business: So far, Wayne County investigators consider him a victim, with someone else serving as what they describe as “a mastermind.” The FBI, on the other hand, according to…
August 28, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Sun’s contract is standard stuff — sort of
Sun Yue, who signed a contract with the Lakers this week, reportedly got a standard two-year deal worth $1.2 million. What isn’t routine is the fact that it is fully guaranteed, according Hoopsworld.com. The Chinese guard, the 40th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, reportedly will earn…
August 28, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Joe Dumars thinks he’s done for the summer
Keith Langlois interviewed Joe Dumars last week, and several of the questions centered on the lack of expected turnover this summer. From Pistons.com: KL: We’re a little more than a month out from when training camp will open. I know the Rip Hamilton-Jerry Stackhouse trade happened late, but are we…
August 28, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Bynum’s heading this way
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, sidelined since January because of a knee injury and subsequent surgery, will head back to Los Angeles mid-September to continue his comeback. Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, who met with Bynum this week in Atlanta, said Wednesday that the player expressed an eagerness to begin…
August 28, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Ratliff returns to Philly
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 signing of Andre Iguodala, Sixers President and…
August 28, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Hold the red, white and blue confetti
Don’t look for any parades or celebratory homecoming party for Kobe Bryant and his gold medal a la Dwyane Wade. The Lakers superstar turned down a chance to show off his hardware and discuss his Olympic experience. The Miami Heat will honor Bryant’s Team USA teammate, Wade, with a…
August 28, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pre-pre-season rankings, now with 100% less logic
I rarely pay attention to preseason rankings, but seeing as it’s the middle of August without much happening in Pistonsville, I’m going to make an exception. So, Marty Burns of Sports Illustrated, what say you about the East? 1. Boston 2. Cleveland 3. Magic Bold! You bumped Detroit…
August 28, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers mum (as usual) on Mbenga’s status
As promised, an answer to what the Lakers are thinking regarding D.J. Mbenga…. As usual, GM Mitch Kupchak was evasive in his answer. Kupchak wouldn’t comment on the MiamiHerald.com report that the Lakers have offered the big man a minimum-level deal that would keep him on the…
August 28, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Olympic liveblog
As mentioned yesterday, I’m liveblogging the Olympic basketball semifinals for FanHouse. Come join me in watching USA (Tayshaun!) vs. Argentina (Delfino!).
August 28, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Roster numbers grow
The Lakers’ signing Wednesday of their second-round draft pick, Joe Crawford, brings the number of players now under contract to 16. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak has stated that the plan is to bring 18 players to training camp, which begins Sept. 30, at the Lakers’…
August 28, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Pistons namesakes
This is hilarious — from Ryan Pretzer at Pistons.com: Clifford Wade and Latanya Bussell had an agreement about the naming of their first child. If Latanya had a boy, Clifford would name him; a girl, and Latanya would have the honor. Clifford, a lifelong Detroiter who says he comes to five…
August 28, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Lakers hope Crawford isn’t an ‘Average Joe’
There are going to be battles in Lakers camp this year. With Wednesday’s signing of Joe Crawford (check out Janis Carr’s story), the Lakers will have no less than four players (Crawford, Sun Yue, Dwayne Mitchell and Coby Karl) battling for what could be the final roster spot. Floor…
August 28, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
“Because he’s an All-Star!”
This is only tangentially Pistons-related (Zeke makes an appearance at the 7:35 mark), but after putting it on FanHouse, I had to post it here, too. Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis did a bang-up job during player introductions last year, but they didn’t even come close to this. …
August 28, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Sun Yue not popular with everyone
Seems not everyone is on the Sun Yue bandwagon. Shanghaiist, a Shanghai website, is skeptical about Sun’s ability to find a spot in the Lakers’ crowded backcourt, calling his 6.8 points during the Olympics “pedestrian.” It added that if he does stick around, the…
August 28, 2008, 8:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Surgery date imminent
By the end of this week, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is expected to decide when he will have surgery to repair the ligament damage in his right pinky finger. Bryant initially suffered the injury Feb. 5, in a game against the New Jersey Nets. However, instead of opting to have immediate surgery, Bryant…
August 28, 2008, 8:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Fill-in role
With Kobe Bryant likely to be recuperating from surgery on his right pinky finger, when the Lakers commence training camp Sept. 30, who should be paired alongside Derek Fisher on the first unit? Sasha Vujacic Jordan Farmar Sun Yue Coby Karl Dwayne Mitchell None of the above
August 28, 2008, 8:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
English-only not an option in NBA
Imagine an NBA with English-only speaking players. Imagine the Lakers without their foreign players. Vlade Divac would not have been a Laker nor would have Slava Medvedenko. Even newly-signed Lakers guard Sun Yue of China might not have been given a chance had the NBA adopted the same rules as the…
August 28, 2008, 5:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Mbenga plays waiting game
D.J. Mbenga is looking for a deal. A deal apparently better than the one the Lakers reportedly are offering. According to the Miami Herald, Mbenga, one of several big men to work out with the Heat, has a minimum-level offer to return to the Lakers. According to the report, though, he wants more and…
August 28, 2008, 4:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Sun’s contract is standard stuff — sort of
Sun Yue, who signed a contract with the Lakers this week, reportedly got a standard two-year deal worth $1.2 million. What isn’t routine is the fact that it is fully guaranteed, according Hoopsworld.com. The Chinese guard, the 40th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, reportedly will earn…
August 28, 2008, 4:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bynum’s heading this way
Lakers center Andrew Bynum, sidelined since January because of a knee injury and subsequent surgery, will head back to Los Angeles mid-September to continue his comeback. Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, who met with Bynum this week in Atlanta, said Wednesday that the player expressed an eagerness to begin…
August 28, 2008, 3:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Indexed: Knick Fans 2008-2010
[One of my favorite web sites is indexed. The author, Jessica Hagy, conveys ideas using simple mathematical objects like graphs and Venn diagrams. This form of representation is easily understood due to its visual nature. Since imitation is the greatest form of flattery, I've decided to create some…
August 28, 2008, 1:30 PM ET from KnickerBlogger.Net
Hold the red, white and blue confetti
Don’t look for any parades or celebratory homecoming party for Kobe Bryant and his gold medal a la Dwyane Wade. The Lakers superstar turned down a chance to show off his hardware and discuss his Olympic experience. The Miami Heat will honor Bryant’s Team USA teammate, Wade, with a…
August 28, 2008, 1:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Lakers mum (as usual) on Mbenga’s status
As promised, an answer to what the Lakers are thinking regarding D.J. Mbenga…. As usual, GM Mitch Kupchak was evasive in his answer. Kupchak wouldn’t comment on the MiamiHerald.com report that the Lakers have offered the big man a minimum-level deal that would keep him on the…
August 28, 2008, 12:45 AM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Follow-up to Deng and his insurance
Brian Hanley, possibly from Mariotti's old desk: MetLife, the NBA's insurer which covers the top 150 salaries in the league under a group policy, has the right to exclude 14 high-risk players every year. Decisions are based on the player's injury history and the amount of money remaining on his…
August 28, 2008, 00:30 AM ET from Blog a Bull
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