Archive for May, 2008
Beasley or Rose: Who’s going to the Windy City?
A simple question was posed to Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.
Syracuse freshman Greene to stay in NBA draft
Syracuse freshman Donte Greene will stay in the NBA draft after signing with an agent this week.
NBA receives first overall ‘A’ in diversity study
The NBA had seven black top executives among its teams during the 2007-08 season, the highest percentage of minority presidents and CEOs in men’s professional sports history, according to a university study released Thursday.
Roundtable: Where do the Spurs go from here?
If the Spurs don’t go to the Finals, where do they go from here? Our experts chime in.
League gets high mark in annual diversity study
The NBA had seven black top executives among its 30 teams during
the 2007-08 season, the highest percentage of minority presidents
and CEOs in men’s professional sports history.
Is NBA officiating bad? You’re (expletive) right it is
He’ll agree with Bleep, er, ‘Sheed Wallace, though with much less profanity:
Based on what he has seen in the East finals, and the ’08 playoffs in general,
NBA officiating is consistently inconsistent.
Lack of full disclosure results in more bad exposure
A day after missing a late-game call in San Antonio, the NBA (vaguely) admits
its mistake. And leaves Joey Crawford twisting in the wind. And provides more
fodder for conspiracy theorists. Ray Ratto says we should’ve heard from the refs
– right after the game — to set the record straight.
Former coach Collins talking to Bulls about vacancy
Doug Collins talked with the Chicago Bulls about returning to the team as coach, but said Thursday there is no agreement..
NBA to implement fines for flopping next season
The NBA announced to its teams this week at its annual pre-draft camp that fines will be imposed on players starting next season for clear cases of “flopping,” ESPN.com has learned.
League says Fisher fouled Barry at end of Game 4
The league office reviewed the final play of the Spurs’ 93-91 home loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals and acknowledged that a two-shot foul should have been called on Derek Fisher for impeding Brent Barry.
Read and weep Detroit: Boston 29-0 when leading 3-2
Numbers don’t lie. With its 106-102 Game 5 victory over Detroit, Boston is bound for Finals. Why? The Celtics are 29-0 in series when leading 3-2. Mike Freeman doesn’t see why Boston’s glorious history wouldn’t rub off on this team.
Dunk of the Night presented by Tropic Thunder
Antonio McDyess flashes the lane and flushes one home.
2005
Dunk of the Night: Antonio McDyess
Antonio McDyess flashes the lane and flushes one home.
2005
Haier Play of the Day: Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett gives Theo Ratliff a fast-break facial.
2005
Notes
Pre-Draft notes: Kenny Anderson was back on an NBA bench Wednesday, wearing a collared shirt and holding a notebook.
San Antonio’s Popovich to get contract extension
Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs.
Bulls’ Noah accepts probation, fine for pot arrest
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah accepted a deferred prosecution agreement Wednesday in his marijuana possession case, resulting in six months’ probation and a $200 fine.
Hornets, coach Scott agree to contract extension
NBA coach of the year Byron Scott and the New Orleans Hornets have agreed in principle to a contract extension.
Popovich signs extension through 2011-12 season
Coach Gregg Popovich has signed a contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs.
Scott, the league’s COY, agrees to new deal
NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott and the New Orleans Hornets have agreed in principle to a contract extension.
Hawks hire longtime NBA executive Sund as GM
The Hawks hired longtime NBA executive Rick Sund as their new general manager after a frustrating three-week search to replace Billy Knight.
Sheridan: Celtics’ third wheel eludes third degree
Ray Allen continues to struggle in the playoffs, but Boston fans have been kind to him so far, Chris Sheridan writes.
Hawks hire former Sonics executive Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive
Rick Sund as the team’s new general manager.
For what it’s worth, Dorsey has ‘inside’ info on draft
The top two picks of next month’s NBA Draft have already
been determined … according to Joey Dorsey.
Like Mike? That’s a line Kobe can’t cross in West finals
Kobe Bryant wants to go to the Finals, and he’s just one win away.
He also wants to go to the foul line, but there’s no telling when that’ll
happen. M.J. never had this problem, Gregg Doyel says.