PHILOSOPHICAL QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Flattery is nothing but attention without intention.” -Mary Lindsey [Read more…]
NBA Daily Links: 11.10.15
China Report: Startling Stats by ex-NBAers Brooks, Beasley and … Batista?
Well, you do expect former NBA players to perform in the Middle Kingdom, right? We are three games into a new and promising Chinese Basketball Association season, where we may finally have no clear-cut favorites ahead of schedule while players with long resumes are now affordable for every team in the league. Among the top 25 scorers, 19 have been in the CBA in some form or fashion. Only one is Chinese, however. It’s an unlikely name, too: Cui Jinming, a 23-year-old smooth shooter
Tweet of the Night: Bill Simmons zings Vivek Ranadive, critizes Sacramento Kings roster
There was bound to be trouble in Sacramento sooner or later with so many volatile personalities on the team, and it appears as though that point has come much sooner than anyone may have expected. After the Sacramento Kings lost at home to the San Antonio Spurs 106-88, DeMarcus Cousins stated the following to reporters: Cousins says there are some internal issues going on with the Kings right now that have to be handled. — James Ham (@James_Ham) November 10, 2015 “We’ve got some issues in-house
VIDEO: Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton discusses big contract, love for FIFA video games
Back in February, the Milwaukee Bucks traded starting point guard Brandon Knight in a three-team deal that netted Michael Carter-Williams from Philadelphia and young players Tyler Ennis and Miles Plumlee from Phoenix. Knight’s contract was up after the season, and his trade from Milwaukee freed up salary space for guard/forward Khris Middleton. Middleton blossomed in his third year in the league, hitting 40.7 percent of his threes and playing strong defense for the young Bucks, who rewarded the 24-year-old with a five-year,
Bernucca: Van Gundy Working His Magic In Detroit
As a personnel man, Stan Van Gundy has broken a lot of the so-called contemporary rules. Since being lured back to the NBA by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores in May 2014, Van Gundy has not exactly followed the usual NBA blueprint in rebuilding the once-proud franchise, which has not been to the playoffs in six years. Van Gundy has flat-out waived four veterans with fully guaranteed contracts, accumulating nearly $32 million in dead money to be paid over the next five
Cheap NBA Tickets: This Week’s Best Deals
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Nov. 11, 2015 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) “The Heart wants what it wants,” is a quote that perfectly describes DeAndre Jordan signing his new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason. But, Jordan eventually came to his decision at the expense of the Dallas Mavericks, who he had previously made contract negotiations with and was seen as a lock to make a deal with that would bring his talents to the Dallas. Mavericks owner, Mark
Fantasy Spin: Curry, Warriors Better Than Ever
It’s a 7-game NBA slate on Monday with several high-scoring possibilities. The unbeaten Warriors might underestimate the much-improved Pistons, which is actually a better DFS scenario than a blowout. [Read more…]
Scotto: Kobe Bryant’s Legacy: “A Talented Overachiever”
NEW YORK – You don’t need a watch to know Father Time has caught up to Kobe Bryant. With that in mind, I asked Bryant what he wants his legacy to be when he retires. “As a talented overachiever,” Bryant replied with a laugh. “I really worked my butt off every single day to make sure I left no stone unturned and try to push it as much as I possibly could.” “My message has been consistent all the time,” Bryant said. “If
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