The early reviews are in, and it’s thumbs down from Clevelanders on the team’s new alternate gold uniform, which was unveiled Monday by team owner Dan Gilbert on his Twitter account. Here a few of the comments from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer’s Cavs forum: “They remind me of the outfit worn by a certain fast-food clown…” “considering that a majority of the roster belongs behind the mcdonalds counter it is fitting.” “Kiss of death. New uniforms normally signify that management expects the team to be
Archives for September 2012
NBA exec Brian McIntyre honored by peers
When I was covering the Olympics in Beijing in 2008, I spent the first 5 minutes of every halftime in the smoking area outside the back entrance to Wukesong Arena. That was when the Redeem Team was on its way to winning the gold medal, and one day during pool play Team USA was beating the bejeezus out of Spain. Joing me for a halftime cigarette that evening was NBA executive Brian McIntyre, who was pulling double duty as the p.r. man
NBA Depth Chart 2012-2013
Here are the probable starters and backups for all 30 teams. It’s a work in progress, to be updated every week throughout the season — most recently March 17 — reflecting injuries and role changes. We list the ten players on each team expected to receive the most minutes. Not all rosters are equal in the NBA, or in fantasy hoops. Some coaches use short rotations; even their ninth man rarely contributes. Other teams are extremely deep — the Spurs have a
Toronto Raptors Offseason Moves & Analysis
UNDER CONTRACT: G Jose Calderon, C Andrea Bargnani, G Kyle Lowry, C Amir Johnson, F Linas Kleiza, G DeMar DeRozan, F Ed Davis, G-F Landry Fields, C Aaron Gray, G John Lucas III, G Alan Anderson, F Dominic McGuire, C Jamaal Magloire DRAFT PICKS: F Jonas Valanciunas (2011), G Terrence Ross, F Quincy Acy FREE AGENTS: None MOVES:The Raptors made a big splash by offering Canadian favorite son Steve Nash $36 million over three years, even though they are paying Jose Calderon $10 million
Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Moves & Analysis
UNDER CONTRACT: F-C Anderson Varejao, F Luke Walton, G Kyrie Irving, G Daniel Gibson, F Tristan Thompson, F Alonzo Gee, F Omri Casspi, F Luke Harangody, G-F C.J. Miles, G Kelenna Azubuike, F Jon Leuer, G Jeremy Pargo, C Micheal Eric, F Kevin Jones DRAFT PICKS: G Dion Waiters, C Tyler Zeller FREE AGENTS: None MOVES: The Cavaliers did very little in free agency, partially because they were tangientally involved in the Dwight Howard trade talks and partially because Cleveland is not a preferred destination,
Brooklyn Nets Offseason Moves & Analysis
UNDER CONTRACT: G Deron Williams, G Joe Johnson, F Gerald Wallace, C Brook Lopez, F Kris Humphries, F Mirza Teletovic, F Reggie Evans, G MarShon Brooks, G C.J. Watson, G Keith Bogans, F Andray Blatche, F Josh Childress, G Jerry Stackhouse DRAFT PICKS: G Tyshawn Taylor, F Tornike Shengelia FREE AGENTS: G Armon Johnson MOVES: Brooklyn’s finest has been by far the biggest player in the offseason with an unprecedented spending spree. First, the Nets made the bold move of re-signing Gerald Wallace for $40
Tweet of the Night: MarShon Brooks
SH Blog: Nets to sign Josh Childress, may have sights on Leandro Barbosa
The Brooklyn Nets have made quite a splash over the summer of 2012. They made the big move out of New Jersey and re-signed Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Kris Humphries. They also acquired Joe Johnson (without giving up MarShon Brooks) and Mirza Teletovic, along with a slew of other moves that have significantly improved the quality of the team. One would think the team has done enough at this point, but as you will see below, they are continuing
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