Last week, as it became more and more obvious that Allen Iverson or Rip Hamilton would have to come off the bench in Detroit, we asked you who you would sit. The responses were basically split down the middle. Read More »

I just got an email from our Associate Editor, Austin, telling me to check out these sneakers. The email read something like; “Chris, what do you think about these? Would you rock them? Read More »

According to NorthJersey.com, the Bulls and Nets have discussed a deal that would send Larry Hughes to New Jersey in exchange for Bobby Simmons and Maurice Ager. While disgruntled talent Sean Williams was offered instead of Ager, Chicago wasn’t interested.

Both sides are considering it, although the Bulls are talking to many teams about Hughes, who is signed through next season. The Nets are weighing whether the deal makes them that much better and if it’s financially smart. Read More »

Jamario Moon is a world-class athlete and a true NBA success story: small-town country kid, community-college resume, minor-league veteran turned NBA starter. But midway through his second season in the League, Moon is starting to build up a case that he shouldn’t be on the court during crunch-time of a close game.

In a memorable Raptors/Blazers game last season, Moon committed a huge mistake when he fouled Travis Outlaw on a three-pointer that allowed Portland to force overtime. (Toronto would eventually win in double-OT.) Then, in yesterday’s loss to the Hawks, Moon was doing all he could to hand Atlanta the W, blowing defensive assignments and taking an ill-advised triple in the final minute. For a team that’s already in a tailspin, it didn’t go over well. From the Toronto Star:

The finish couldn’t have been any worse, and it laid bare for all to see a conflict between (Chris) Bosh and Moon that may have just been a heat-of-the-moment thing or a signal that things are irreparably damaged. Read More »

Over on BallersNetwork.com, Sue Bird shared her basketball story from growing up in Long Island, to her career at UConn, and her success in the professional ranks. As one of only six women to receive an Olympic Gold Medal, an NCAA championship and a WNBA Championship, her resume speaks for itself. Click HERE to read the interview. Read More »

The majority of my MLK Day was spent at the University of Washington’s Bank of America Arena, site of the annual King Holiday Hoopfest. Always a day to circle on the West Coast high school basketball calendar, yesterday’s main event saw Franklin H.S. (my alma mater) and Louisville-bound star PG Peyton Siva knock off cross-city rival Garfield H.S. and their star, sophomore Tony Wroten, arguably the best Class of 2011 player in the country. Read More »

By my count, Bill Walker crammed on three of ‘em.

First off, an (Almost) Fantasy Doctor column State of the Union. Let’s keep the comments to fantasy specific. Yesterday there were over 65 comments and many of them weren’t about fantasy. If we keep it to fantasy I can sort through and answer as many questions as possible. Right then. To the players…

Josh Howard – I actually saw that he was going to play at about 12:30. The problem is, fantasy lineups lock one hour before the first game time. It double stinks because Howard plays 4 games this week and 2 games next week. He looked a little rusty yesterday but he did have 4 steals and played over 30 minutes. He’s good to go.

Brian Skinner and DeAndre Jordan – Normally, 8 and 8 wouldn’t be a bad spot line from Brian Skinner except that the Camby shine ended up going to DeAndre Jordon. Jordan went bananas with 6 block shots (he also had 10 boards and 8 points). Someone is going to pick up Jordan today. Someone will also cut him within a week. Camby looks like he’ll be out 7 to 10 days but I can see that time frame getting extended. This is Marcus Camby we’re talking about. Read More »

In Vinny Del Negro‘s mind, the Rookie of the Year race is already over. And Derrick Rose is the winner.

“There’s not even a conversation as far as I’m concerned,” Del Negro said Monday. “Mayo’s having a great year, and Beasley is an incredibly talented player and is playing well. But no one’s played at the level Derrick’s played from the start to this point. Not even close in my opinion.”

It’s great to see Vinny going off his rocker on the record for his guy. Read More »

With so many down-to-the-wire finishes throughout a full morning-til-night schedule of games, MLK Day for the NBA felt like one of those Big Dance first-round Thursdays. The main event saw one-handed Kobe Bryant square off with LeBron James in a Lakers/Cavs matchup that honestly didn’t live up to the hype. Already playing with his jacked-up right pinkie, Kobe dislocated the ring finger on that same hand early into the first quarter, but stayed in the game and gutted out a 20-point, 12-assist effort, later saying he doesn’t expect to take any games off with this new injury. Meanwhile, the Cavs’ injuries (no Delonte, no Big Z) finally caught up to them, as L.A. was simply deeper, more talented and all-around better in this one, dominating the second half and winning 105-88 … The two headliners did their thing: Kobe (9-22 FG) dropped his fadeaways and tough finesse shots, like the fourth-quarter runner he hit while driving to his left and headed out of bounds, twisting his body and putting just the right arc on it to draw all net. LeBron (25 pts, 9 rebs, 4 stls, 9-25 FG) made some J’s and beasted his way to the rim, like the second-half dunk he caught on Lamar Odom when he willed his way through the Lakers defense and punched it with the left. Read More »