The NBA Rapidfire Report: C-Webb Out, Dirk Out, Sonics Out. Walsh In.

 
This week we’re covering some interesting tidbits from around the league. C-Webb is officially retiring after many would say he’s already been gone for years. The Sonics are closer than ever to moving but may not take their name with them. A possible (and looooong overdue) change in Knicks’ management and an injury takes down the reigning MVP and possibly his team’s playoff hopes. Horn me!   The Sonics appear to be leaving Seattle along with the rights to their name. What would you name the new franchise in Oklahoma City? Andrew Kneeland: Oklahoma City Octopus. Needless to say, I don't want the Sonics to move. I was just starting to like them before word came out of the move. Now I'm bitter for no real reason. Andrew Ungvari: The Thieves, the Heartbreakers, the Beneficiaries, the Robber Barons, or the Innocent Bystanders. Chad Ridgeway: The Oklahoma City Oakies. It’d be like the even more redneck version of the Houston Texans. Joe ... [link]

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The Basketball Jones — The Fix — Episode 283 (.mp3) On today’s show, Tas and I reassess the Hornets’ playoff chances ; discuss Donnie Walsh to the Knickerbockers; list a few Chris Webber memories; and much, much more. Please enjoy. You deserve it.
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Webber's career ends exactly like Penny's

At the end of the day, Chris Webber's NBA tenure was a mirror image of Penny Hardaway's. From draft day to retirement, both superstars ended their careers in exactly the same way: a failed comeback with an ex-teammate.
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Donnie Walsh Talking Hoops, What A Pleasure

As I mentioned earlier, Donnie Walsh talked to Kravitz & Eddie on Tuesday afternoon (here's the audio link ). Donnie vehemently denied that he had been politicking to assume control of the Pacers, again, as reported in several New York papers. He said ...
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If True, Walsh Move a Step Forward

Although there has been no official word, a few different sources have reported that the Knicks have hired Donnie Walsh to oversee their franchise. Walsh isn’t the sexy move that Colangelo or West would have been, and his tenure in Indiana ...
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Nene could play Thursday vs. Mavs - The Denver Post

Nuggets' coach George Karl said from the team's practice Wednesday that it's possible power forward Nene will dress out for Thursday's home game against Dallas. If activated, Nene will be able to play, though it's unlikely he would play extended ...
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