I had the pleasure of going on the air in Charlotte this morning on WFNZ immediately after general manager Rich Cho came on the program. An excerpt of Cho’s interview was played, and wait until you listen to his nervous laughter before saying he is not “shopping” Michael Kidd-Gilchrist but is listening to offers. That, folks, is semantics. “Shopping” is a loaded word. “Listening to offers” is a more soothing statement. I went on to defend the story we posted yesterday about Kidd-Gilchrist,
Hello and welcome to the Evening News. As we get set for the NBA draft, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today? [Read more…]
With Doc Rivers’ departure from the Celtics imminent, the question needs to be asked: Who will be the next coach for Boston? With Danny Ainge taking out the dynamite, looking to trade or buyout Paul Pierce and then deciding what to do with Kevin Garnett (no-trade clause) and Rajon Rondo (head case), the Celtics are going to be a rebuilding team for the forseeable future. You think George Karl or Lionel Hollins want any part of that? I do not. [Read more…]
Hello and welcome to the Evening News. As we get set for the NBA draft, we’ll keep you updated every evening. What’s happening today? [Read more…]
Donald T. Sterling Sterling World Plaza Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210 Dear Donald, I’m not worthy! I know you didn’t see “Wayne’s World,” but that’s what the kids say when they’re in the presence of greatness, falling on their knees and bowing. You just did the impossible… you neutralized yourself! [Read more…]
Doc Rivers is out that door, and he isn’t coming back … at least not until the Clippers make their one and only visit to Boston next season. What will the Celtics look like when the Clippers come calling? [Read more…]
One piece of information that has not come out during the alive/dead/alive/dead Celtics-Clippers trade talks is Rivers’ motivation in wanting to leave the Celtics. It isn’t just that he doesn’t want to be a part of a rebuilding situation; it is because he has an intense dislike for point guard Rajon Rondo. [Read more…]
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