More Than Just Basketball
Grant Hill might be remembered for what he could’ve been, instead of what he was, and there’s a bit of shame in that. When I think of Hill’s 17-year career, which ended over the weekend when he...
View ArticleThe NBA’s Theatre of the Absurd
The NBA has gone coach crazy. An absolutely bizarre stretch of decisions involving coaches was raised another notch Thursday when the Coach of the Year was shown the door. George Karl is out in Denver...
View ArticleThe NBA’s Must-See TV
It speaks to the power of Kobe Bryant, or maybe the sympathy of the schedule-makers, that the Lakers are still considered Christmas Day-worthy here in these uncertain times for the tinsel franchise....
View ArticleNBA Christmas Day Viewing Guide
I had a preamble for this, some 200 words about the holidays, but it turned into a graveyard of synonyms for “stress.” Let’s not taint something beautiful with vexation. No matter what you’re doing on...
View ArticleDispatches from Imaginationland
Blake Griffin isn’t going to be traded for Carmelo Anthony because that is, as Doc Rivers said Saturday night, “stupid.” The only reason we know about this rumor is because Chris Broussard felt like he...
View ArticleLeBron’s Next Decision
In case you haven’t heard the news, LeBron James is capable of joining the Clippers in the offseason, and the Clippers would be interested in acquiring the best player in the league if he wants to...
View ArticleThe Buyout Guy
On Wednesday afternoon, the 76ers bought out Danny Granger’s contract after acquiring him in a deal with the Pacers that sent Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen to Indiana. Philadelphia never planned on using...
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