CSKA did not negotiate with Gordon
CSKA did not negotiate with Gordon [From the Fanshots. Heh. Can anyone out there help with the translation? -ed.] Turns out his someone is not telling the truth...The GM of CSKA says its a dirty newspaper trick and newspaper columnist say Gordon's agent asked them to plant the story...? …
September 30, 2008, 11:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Reaction to Comrade Gordon
All things considered, it's probably just yet another negotiating ploy by Gordon to get the Bulls to do something. Something besides Paxson throwing his hands up in the air and saying (figuratively of course...from what I've seen they're saying nothing) "what can I do? it's the tax!". Mike…
September 30, 2008, 11:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
CSKA Moscow makes offer to Gordon
CSKA Moscow makes offer to Gordon [From the FanShots. Interesting, but I agree that it doesn't sound like a serious enough offer. The only reason for Ben to take this would be to screw over the Bulls...which, though he screws himself too, isn't the least worthwhile goal. -ed.] BG to…
September 30, 2008, 11:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
(UPDATED) Follow-up to Deng and his insurance
[UPDATE: Deng to play! -ed.] 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…
September 30, 2008, 11:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Jay Mariotti resigns
Jay Mariotti resigns [Ha! From a Bulls fan's standpoint, this is great news to see the org.-bashing Jordan-licking Eddie-Munster-clone gone. Although his dark apprentice Greg 'I hated Hinrich all along!' Couch will undoubtedly try and pick up the 'slack'. -ed.] and you can read about it in…
September 30, 2008, 10:45 PM ET from Blog a Bull
J.R. Smith is not a market maker for Ben Gordon. He is taller, though.
As far as I can tell, nobody quite knows what J.R. Smith signed for, but the general guess is in the $5-7m range for 3 years. [3yrs $16.5m -ed.] And as it further dwindles the list of significant unsigned 2004 draftees to pretty much Ben Gordon (with apologies to Delonte West)...the…
September 30, 2008, 10:30 PM ET from Blog a Bull
BlogABull 5th Anniversary Retro-Post: "2006 pre-draft meltdown"
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…
September 30, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Blog a Bull
GSOM Night: 5 Reasons to Attend
Last year at Opening Night GSOM Night, Tony made front page of the CC Times. It was the biggest story of the day. That's how big Opening night is. Front page Tony. Tickets for GSOM Night have been on sale for almost 3 weeks now since my original post announcing it. As always, I've been working…
September 30, 2008, 10:15 PM ET from Golden State Of Mind
Hollinger on the Pistons
There are few basketball writers out there whose opinion I respect more ESPN’s John Hollinger. I don’t always agree with him, mind you, but while some people just throw stuff against the wall to see what sticks, Hollinger’s opinions are always informed and nuanced. That’s…
September 30, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Tuesday’s Layup Drill
The Pistons conducted media day on Monday and held their first official practice of training camp this morning, so there’s a slew of good articles out there. Before I dive in, though, I wanted to mention that I made a cameo at Empty the Bench today, answering a whole bunch of questions as…
September 30, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Detroit Bad Boys
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Chicago Bulls
Hollinger's Team Forecast: Chicago Bulls [From the FanShots. Always an interesting read. -ed.] Outlook Chicago still has as much young talent as any team this side of Portland, and its potential for cap space in 2009 and again in 2010 (when Hughes comes off the books) makes its future a…
September 30, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Gordon miffed, but will sign (one deal or another) Wednesday
Mike McGraw, with lots of interesting perspectives on Gordon and the other guards from media day: "I'm going to be part of the team," Gordon said Monday at the Berto Center. "All I can do is continue to be professional. That's why I'm here today. That's why I'll be with my teammates tomorrow…
September 30, 2008, 10:00 PM ET from Blog a Bull
Celtics earn praise from Stern
The season hasn’t begun, but there’s no time like the here and now to bring up the Celtics. Actually, NBA commissioner David Stern did, praising them for the way they won a NBA-best 66 games last season before eventually beating the Lakers in the Finals. “Doc (Rivers) and the team…
September 30, 2008, 9:45 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Former Lakers coach Pfund resigns as Heat GM
Miami Heat general manager Randy Pfund resigned on Monday after 13 years - and an NBA championship - with the franchise. He said he plans to pursue “other business opportunities.” Pfund has roots in L.A. He was an assistant coach during the two Lakers’ championships in 1987-88.…
September 30, 2008, 9:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Rookie Giles embraces his chance
C.J. Giles ran his hand over the front of his gold-and-purple jersey, feeling the No. 20 emblazoned across his chest. “It’s an honor,” he said of being invited to training camp. “It’s a shock to have a Lakers jersey with my name on it. This is where the best…
September 30, 2008, 9:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Odom wants to start, and Jackson knows it
EL SEGUNDO — Lamar Odom would rather start. He would rather have a big season and get another big contract to replace the one that expires at the end of this season. He would also rather win a championship with the Lakers than be elsewhere. So Odom acknowledged he’s conflicted about his…
September 30, 2008, 9:00 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Bryant’s finger to fly free
EL SEGUNDO — Kobe Bryant said he doesn’t need to wear the tape job linking the smallest two fingers on his right hand this season because enough healing has taken place that he is not at added risk for injury. I asked Bryant if he is doing anything extra now regarding his hand, where…
September 30, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kobe’s theme song: “30’s the new 20. … I’m so hot still.”
EL SEGUNDO — I couldn’t help but notice Beyonce at the last Lakers-Nets game in New Jersey. She was sitting courtside next to her boyfriend (and now husband), Jay-Z, who is a Nets part-owner. But she was unquestionably more interested in the cheesy scoreboard videos during timeouts…
September 30, 2008, 7:30 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Sun Yue still missing from action
Sun Yue missed the first day of Lakers training camp Tuesday because he still is showing symptoms of mononucleosis. Lakers publicist John Black said Sun, a rookie from China, would continue to stay away from practice until probably the end of the week. Sun is out indefinitely.
September 30, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
Kings to run … triangle?
Kings coach Reggie Theus Kings coach Reggie Theus dropped a bombshell during Monday’s media day up in Cowtown: The hated - but humbled - Sacramento Kings would begin running the triangle offense this season. Last season, the Sacramento offense was above average. The Kings averaged 102.5…
September 30, 2008, 7:15 PM ET from Lakers: Locker Talk by Kevin Ding
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