Archive for March 13th, 2008
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
From 50 Wins To 50 Wins What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been
The Boston Celtics of 1985-1986 were in this observers opinion the greatest team assembled in the history of the NBA. Now you can make your arguments for 1966-1967 Philadelphia 76ers (great team) the 1986-1987 Los Angeles Lakers(great team) the Jordan era Bulls (no legitimate competition) but you won’t change my mind. The team that beat […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Memo From Knicks’ Isiah Thomas
In what can be described as a depressing scene in the NYC, it is the 1-year anniversary of New York Knicks coach/president of basketball operations Isiah Thomas’ contract extension. In light of that comes a memo that comes from Isiah himself. If you’re thin-skinned or a die-hard Knicks fan with ZERO sense of humor, stop […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Butler’s Return To Court Possible vs. Cleveland
Today is Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler’s birthday; probably the best present for him - and especially the team - is if he can make his long awaited return to action as the Cavaliers come to Washington for a visit Thursday night. According to coach Eddie Jordan as he told Mike Jones of the Washington […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Curry Getting Second Opinion on Bad Knee
The “New York Daily News” reported Thursday that New York Knicks center Eddy Curry wants a second opinion on his injured right knee before he decides what course of treatment to follow. The report cites a team source, as revealing that curry wants a different doctors perspective. Curry reportedly tore the cartilage in his right […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Big Easy Wants To Lock Up Hornets Long Term
The “Times-Picayune” Thursday reported that the Commission Chairman for the Superdome in New Orleans Ron Forman wants to get the New Orleans Hornets to give a firm commitment to the city. Forman is looking to lock the Hornets into a long term lease about 15-20 years, saying that it would benefit both the state and […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Durant Carrying Sonics Load
I’m not surprised. Anyone who is a fan of or follows the Seattle SuperSonics isn’t surprised. But the fact remains - star rookie Kevin Durant is being asked to carry an unusually heavy load for the team. But to be fair, Durant has circumstances that preclude him from being faulted for the Sonics’ lack […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Pistons’ Saunders To Alter Lineups
Every winning team in the NBA - including the Detroit Pistons - have probably used the past 5 months to prepare for the playoffs; despite that, and the fact that the team had recently acquired Theo Ratliff and Juan Dixon, coach Flip Saunders has, according to Chris Silva of the Detroit Free Press, said that […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Oden Works Out With Trail Blazers, Tests Knee
Don’t tell anyone, but there’s been a Greg Oden sighting; according to ESPN.com, the Portland Trail Blazers center, who is recovering from micro-fracture surgery on his right knee, practiced with the team for 45 minutes Wednesday. And from all accounts, it went off without a hitch as he dunked, jumped and took part in offensive […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Udrih A Natural Fit In Sacramento
As had happened before the trade, there was plenty of water-cooler talk and perhaps some controversy when the Sacramento Kings traded former point guard Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks; their replacement, Beno Udrih, has more than lived up to the task of replacing Bibby at the 1-guard. While there was a time and place […]
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Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Clippers Sign Parker
As has been expected, the Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Smush Parker for the remainder of the season, according to the Jonathan Abrams of the Los Angeles Times; Parker had started the previous two seasons as the Los Angeles Lakers’ point guard before losing his spot to Jordan Farmar late last season and in […]
