On the plus side for Memphis Grizzlies fans, they don’t have to worry about new owner Robert Pera having to reach deep into his wallet to pay the punitive repeater luxury tax in the years ahead. As if Grizz fans care about Pera’s wallet. The verdict here is that the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a heist Tuesday in making their 3-for-1 trade with the Grizzlies, acquiring Marreese Speights, Wayne Ellington and Josh Selby and a first-round pick in exchange for Jon Leuer.
It is not a done deal that the Kings will move from Sacramento to Seattle, just as it is not a done deal that the Lakers will miss the playoffs. But both are looking more likely by the day. [Read more…]
If you had Phil Jackson landing on his feet as President of the Seattle SuperSonics in the “What will Phil do next?” office pool, things may be looking up for you. [Read more…]
I could start by telling you a very interesting story about someone trying to register my domain name in a bunch of foreign countries, but that is not why you are here. It is, however, the reason the time stamp does not say 12:00 as it does every other Sunday. [Read more…]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have named former NBA player and Suns Player Development Coordinator Lindsey Hunter the club’s interim head coach, the team announced Sunday. [Read more…]
We do not know much about Rebecca Nesi, except for the obvious — she is a Wolves fan living in Boston who spent her Saturday night getting a big surprise — courtesy of David Kahn. [Read more…]
NEW YORK — The NBA announced its All-Star starters tonight, and there were no surprises. Jeremy Lin finished third and never gained any ground on Chris Paul for the second guard spot in the West, and Kobe Bryant edged LeBron James by less than 8,000 votes for top-vote getter. [Read more…]
