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Mitch Lawrence’s column in this morning’s New York Daily News says that one of Mike D’Antoni’s first orders of business after he’s introduced this afternoon as the new head coach of the Knicks will be to try and figure out a way to get some of his favorite Suns (Boris Diaw and Leandro Barbosa) […]
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Trade Steph Back to the Suns?
The Thought of KG is Enough to Make Bill Russell Cry
I may be a Philly guy, but I can’t help but like Kevin Garnett. Over the years doing the mag, he’s always been one of the best guys to work with (see THIS VIDEO where he does his Ric Flair imitation for me on camera as Exhibit A).
Garnett’s all heart, whether it’s in front […]
This is a Terrible Idea
The Newark Star-Ledger has an article today that quotes Magic coach Stan Van Gundy saying he’s going to push new Knicks GM Donnie Walsh to give Magic assistant Patrick Ewing a strong look for the open Knicks coaching spot.:
“I’ve been bewildered by the fact that here’s one of the absolute greats in New York Knicks […]
What Do They Owe the Fans?
Last night in Philly, the Pistons lost to the Sixers, 101-94. Rip, Tayshaun and ‘Sheed all sat out the fourth quarter for Detroit in a clear move by Flip Saunders to rest his core players (Rip missed the whole game with a sore hip).
From Flip’s perspective (and pretty much anybody else with an interest […]
Good for My Sixers
They deserve a little attention for the run they’ve been on the last few weeks.
See, Jason Smith? A little hard work pays off…
Worst Decision Ever?
Stephen Curry says he’s “definitely” returning to Davidson for his junior year:
After Kansas ended Davidson’s dream run in the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Curry said that he will return to school for his junior season.
“I’m definitely coming back,” he said. “I don’t think I’m ready.”
Speculation began after the son of former NBA player Del […]
Dead Men Walking
RJ. Photo. Zandy Mangold
Today’s Daily News has an article about how Jason Kidd’s ongoing trade saga was killing the team. The story includes this quote Richard Jefferson:
“I’m not going to lie,” Jefferson said Thursday, “we were dead men walking with the Jason Kidd situation.”
Jefferson was referring to Kidd’s desire to be traded from the […]
Kobe Bryant: Love Me or Hate Me
SEE MORE VIDEOS
The following story appears in Dime #39, on newsstands for a few more days…
Sean stands on an empty Philadelphia sidewalk at three in the morning, peering into the frigid darkness, his right hand raised to halt a black-tinted Navigator idling in the street behind him. One of the few lit lamps […]
Is T.J. Ford Killing the Raptors?
Photo. Eriberto Oriol
T.J. Ford is “screwing up” the Toronto Raptors says columnist Bruce Arthur of the National Post this morning - an observation that might not be too far off. From Arthur’s story today:
If ever there was a fitting end for a disaster in five acts, the Toronto Raptors’ loss in Utah Monday night was […]
Game Time
Zeke’s old kicks
We just got back from a trip to Converse’s NYC office - a spot in between Chelsea and Greenwich Village that’s one part office space, one part museum and one part game room (check out the old school stand-up Centipede arcade game). We swung through to check out Converse’s fall basketball line of […]
The Best Matchups of the First Round
Jeremiah Dominguez could be a problem for Kansas
As noon on Thursday creeps closer, here are my five best matchups to watch for in the first round of the NCAA Tournament…
1. Kansas’ Guards vs. Jeremiah Dominguez - Whenever Kansas takes the floor, their crew of guards - Russell Robinson, Sherron Collins and Mario Chalmers - are […]
What’s In the Box?
Gotta love it when great things show up at the office unexpectedly. Many thanks to our friends at the Jordan Brand for the Jordan XX3 black/white/red hookup.
Send Coaches to the D-League?
Today’s San Antonio Express-News explores a theory recently presented by George Karl, that some NBA assistant coaches could benefit from coaching in the D-League:
Column: D-League could benefit head coaches, too
When Gregg Popovich couldn’t be saved from his temper on Thursday night and got tossed from the Spurs’ game against the Pacers, Mike Budenholzer slid […]
The Case for Iguodala
The dark cloud hanging over the Sixers and their current, surprising run at the NBA Playoffs (other than playing their way right out of a shot at Michael Beasley, Derrick Rose and Eric Gordon, among others) is the spectre of Andre Iguodala’s contract situation. He clearly wants to be, and thinks of himself, as the […]
Just Go Away
He had a perpetual whiny face from the second he came into the League. And I can just imagine Keith Van Horn with the same exact whiny mug sitting in his (assumed) palatial estate in Colorado when Rod Thorn called to tell him that he was going to be paid $4 million in order to […]


