Ladies and gentlemen, your 2009 NBA All-Star starters…
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — The results have been announced and here are the starters (as voted in by the fans): EAST Guard: Dwyane Wade, Heat Guard: Allen Iverson, Pistons Forward: LeBron James, Cavs Forward: Kevin Garnett, Celtics Center: Dwight Howard, Magic WEST Guard: Chris Paul, Hornets Guard: Kobe Bryant, Lakers Forward: Tim Duncan, Spurs Forward: Amare Stoudemire, Suns Center: Yao Ming, Rockets Well, the starters are a popularity contest and sometimes undeserving ...

Fridays Puns
The Puns are Starting to Bore Me — Lets take a look around the interwebs and see what the web is saying about the Magic victory over the Cavs, and the All-Star berths of Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis. "Magic Moments" is on the front page of ESPN.com. Really ESPN? We're now using Drifters songs to describe our wins? "NBA's Orlando work Magic against Cavaliers" is a headline found on Yahoo! Sports "More News" section. We haven't heard that one before. And "It's Magic Again in ...

Signing day sound
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Six Pack of Observations: Lakers/Celtics
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — The Lakers went into Boston and snapped the Celtics’ 12-game winning streak, 110-109, in overtime. This is the second time this season that the Lakers ended one of Boston’s long winning streaks. The Celtics had won 19 straight before losing in L.A. on Christmas Day. Anyway, here are six observations about the game. 1. My TiVo stopped recording with three minutes remaining in OT. This is due in no small part to my forgetfulness in canceling my season pass for “My Name Is Earl,” which ...

The first half of the 2008-2009 NBA season summarized in 100 links
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... it all? (93) Who's going to be ROY? (94) Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft? ( [image] ) (95) How many ESPN.Com NBA Preview Dime calls will prove to be accurate? (96) How many plays in the second half of the season can top these ten plays? (97) Assuming you agree with this list, do you think anyone can crack it by the end of this year? (98) If you want cool-arse video content moving forward, keep this bookmarked. (99) For information purposes, keep this bookmarked. (100) And heck, if you're into content ...

Raptors and Heat make O’Neal/Marion swap
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — If this trade had happened a few years ago, it would have been a blockbuster. The Toronto Raptors have agreed to send Jermaine O’Neal and Jamario Moon to the Miami Heat in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, league sources told ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher. The deal is pending league approval, according to sources, and if approved, would be announced later Friday afternoon. Rumors about this deal broke a few weeks ago, but died down when all the Amare Stoudemire talk ...

Grizzlies, Blazers - Trade Deadline Pre-Thoughts
Rip City Project | A Portland Trailblazers blog — ... to the Rose Garden as an actual NBA player tonight. But with the trade deadline almost 24 hours away, actual basketball games are being treated as afterthoughts (just look at ESPN, there's about 274 different links with the word trade in them). Maybe its just me, and maybe its just because of the economy, but the deadline coverage this year is crazy. Not just crazy for the Blazers, crazy for everyone. And as such, Portland has been linked to nearly every player (within reason) in the league by people with good sources, people with poor sources, people pretending to have sources ...

ESPN, and the fans who love to hate them
All That Jazz — ... --  okay, so the Lakers were tired, but the Jazz were playing without Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko and Brevin Knight -- obvious advantage to the Jazz there! Yet, my browser homepage (over the course of over a decade, and several computers) continues to be the ESPN.com NBA homepage. ...

Grizzlies Feeds
David's Memphis Grizzlies Blog — ... 4,994 NBA.com: News 40,091 ESPN.com - NBA 658,427 Show: top ...

Pay attention! Cavs/Celtics tonight
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — The Celtics are a game back of the Cavs and are still without the services of Kevin Garnett, but they’ll have home court advantage tonight when they host Cleveland in the third of four regular season meetings between the two teams. The Cavs have won four straight and nine of their last ten, while the Celtics have split their last four, with losses to Detroit at home (ouch!) and to the Clippers in L.A. (double-ouch!). They are 4-3 without Garnett (if you count the game he was injured) and it’s unfortunate that he isn’t able ...

Follow Your Sports: Page 2
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... (03:00) Feb 8, 2009, 07:10 PM ET (586 Votes) [image] Point Missed, Point Made (06:26) Feb 22, 2009, 11:26 AM ET (265 Votes) [image] Nolan Smith (07:50) Mar 9, 2009, 06:34 PM ET (33 Votes) [image] Global View: Is Nowitzki Past His Prime? (04:43) Mar 7, 2009, 09:48 AM ET (44 Votes) [image] Virginia Wins CAA Championship (00:36) Mar 9, 2009, 09:43 PM ET (59 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball College ...

Heels in the League (03/24/09)
The 5th Corner — ... to the hardwoods to do battle as the season begins to wind down. Of those eight squads two of them had ex North Carolina players on them, which means only one thing here on The Fifth Corner, it’s time for the daily recap called “Heels in the League”. And as usual, once we have checked out these games in the NBA it will be time for me to tell you about what the ex UNC players in the NBDL are doing as well. As a special addition, this post will not only link to the ESPN recap, but also to the ...

Talking Lakers With ESPN
Forum Blue And Gold — ... Check out today’s ESPN daily NBA Podcast, where I say things like the Lakers would rather face the Mavericks than the Suns, and that Phil Jackson has done a lot to boost Trevor Ariza’s confidence. ...

Thunder featured in new ESPN the Magazine
Daily Thunder.com — ... And also, on the front page of ESPN.com’s NBA section, Bucher had lunch with Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green and Kevin Durant and let me tell you, I laughed pretty much throughtout the whole thing. I can’t say how proud and excited I am that these three guys are the cornerstones and faces of this franchise. ...

25 Quick Questions about the 2009 NBA Playoffs
ESPNtheMag.com - MagDaily — ... or here. If you want 25 quick questions you can bring up with your friends at the bar on Friday before Saturday's first tip (Celtics vs. Bulls at noon), you can look below. We're all about helping you and your friends avoid awkward silences.

Lakers/Magic: When The Magic Have The Ball
Forum Blue And Gold — ... First a note, I am podcast boy today. You can hear me in a battle of the bloggers on the ESPN daily NBA Podcast and you can catch me, Will Brison and Brett Pollakoff (a big Lakers fan) talking about the series and taking swipes at the Cavs over at ...

Thursday Bolts - 6.11.09
Daily Thunder.com — ... On the front of ESPN’s NBA page, they have a video highlighting Blake Griffin, including footage of him watching the lottery. Really great stuff. He’s so nervous and at one point the guy next to him (agent?) says, “You know what you’re mom’s thinking, right?” and Blake says, “Oklahoma City!!” A great watch. ...

Ladies and gentlemen, your World Champion Los Angeles Lakers
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — Yep, the Lakers rolled, 99-86, to eliminate the Magic in Game 5 of the 2009 Finals. It is the franchise’s 15th title and Phil Jackson’s 10th as a head coach. Kobe got his first ring without Shaq. His legacy as one of the NBA’s all-time greatest players is secure. Even though he is the league’s most polarizing personality, he deserves a ton of credit for the way he led the Lakers this season. He deferred to his teammates time and time again, and they came through when it mattered most. This is no big deal for a lot of ...

NBA Draft day mock drafts: Brandon Jennings on the slide?
Blazers Blog — ... at No. 7, the Knicks at No. 8 or the Bucks at No. 10 all pass on him. If that happens then Jennings would likely fall into the 20s. Jennings' camp wants to avoid an embarrassing situation where Jennings is sitting there and not selected for a while. If they can get assurances that he will be picked high enough then he will stay in the room. SI.com's Ian Thomsen is hearing the same. This slide has NBADraft.net going with Jennings to the Blazers at pick 22. The ESPN trifecta ... Chad Ford (Insider) , DeJuan Blair, 6-7 PF, Pittsburgh Confidence level (if ...

Early Central Division Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago Bulls — ... of players. The Bucks will probably look into getting value for Redd in some deal and try to build around Bogut and Jennings. I'm interested to see what this team will look like in two years. Prediction: 30-52, 5th in Central Division, 13th in East -Salary Info. From HoopsHype -Advanced Info. From Basketball-Reference & 82Games -Additional Player Info. From ESPN & Yahoo!

Not so fast! Turkoglu picks Toronto over Portland?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — Last night, it pretty much seemed like a done deal that Hedo Turkoglu was going to sign with the Blazers, but now ESPN is reporting that the Turkish forward is going to instead sign with the Toronto Raptors. The decision left the Blazers livid and was a huge coup for the Raptors, who have promised Turkoglu all of the salary-cap space they will have from renouncing their rights to Shawn Marion, Anthony Parker and Carlos Delfino, which will likely add up to a starting salary in the $10.1 million range, with eight ...

NBA Round-Up
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network — ... Chris "Birdman" Andersen has reached a five-year deal to remain with the Denver Nuggets, ESPN.com reports. ...

Voice Of The Fan
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... Brady Back (02:34) Jul 8, 2009, 12:48 PM ET (16 Votes) [image] Tyler Singleton Jun 17, 2009, 12:00 PM ET (17 Votes) [image] E:60- Seeing Is Believing (08:58) May 12, 2009, 03:22 PM ET (158 Votes) [image] Astros Handle Nationals, 5-0 (00:40) Jul 12, 2009, 05:51 PM ET (12 Votes) [image] Shaun Alexander on Alabama Football (05:30) Jun 8, 2009, 04:51 PM ET (29 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

Read and React
Boston Celtics Basketball - Celtics news, rumors and analysis - CelticsHub.com — ... I just finished reading the two articles on Stephon Marbury headlining ESPN’s NBA page.  If this were any other offseason, or any other day for that matter, I would simply dismiss the articles as telling us something we already know: Marbury’s UStream shattered any thoughts that his “all about me” attitude was gone, and it was a terrible PR move. However, as most of us found out today, it looks like Gabe Pruitt’s ...

Thursday Cavs Links
LeBrownsTown — ... Here at LeBrownsTown, we couldn’t be more pumped for the Cavaliers upcoming season. The sight of wine and gold on Tuesday night was a breath of fresh air and yet another reason to believe. Today we bring you some links and give you your much needed up to the minute Cavs news. Tim Legler and Mike Yam of ESPN , break down the Eastern Conference for this season. It’s safe to say they like the Cavs’ chances. Nothing says it’s Cavs’ time more than the words of ...

200 NBA Sites to Visit Before You Die
Peter Robert Casey - The interplay of basketball, social media, and marketing — ... {mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in;} @list l5 {mso-list-id:2046176030; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:-1588527646 1521671570 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715 67698703 67698713 67698715;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> NBA News, Analysis, Opinions, and Stats: NBA.com ESPN HoopsWorld HoopsHype ...

Stephen Jackson Still Unhappy, Warriors to Meet Tuesday
Celtics 17 — ... Also, something that may interest you... ESPN's NBA section will be hosting live chats to discuss the Atlantic Division. The Celtics start it off at 12 PM Eastern Time, with division rivals such as the Sixers going at 1 PM ET and then uncovering the new-look Raptors at 1:30 PM ET. It should be a fun time for those of you that can make it. ...

Mike And Mike: The Sports Guy
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... Aug 2, 2009, 02:06 AM ET (1063 Votes) [image] OTL: Buffalo Coach Turner Gill (08:29) Oct 4, 2009, 10:51 AM ET (148 Votes) [image] BBTN On The Phillies' Game 4 Win (01:44) Oct 20, 2009, 01:34 AM ET (18 Votes) [image] Lakers Crush Nuggets, 106-89 (00:50) Oct 23, 2009, 12:57 AM ET (14 Votes) [image] E:60 The Cooley Zone (09:05) Oct 21, 2009, 12:25 PM ET (10 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball College ...

Preview & Chat: The Los Angeles Clippers
Forum Blue And Gold — ... Going For The Game One Overload: In addition to the flowing comments here, I’ll be taking part in a live chat tonight at the ESPN.com NBA page. There will be some ESPN.com NBA writers, a few of us bloggers and whoever else wanders in. When I have the link I’ll post it, but come on by there (I’ll be bouncing between here and there like a Forest Gump ping-pong match). ...

Bill Simmons on PTI
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... 2, 2009, 02:06 AM ET (1075 Votes) [image] BBTN On The Phillies' Game 4 Win (01:44) Oct 20, 2009, 01:34 AM ET (19 Votes) [image] Colt McCoy: Pool Shark? (02:31) Oct 17, 2009, 10:11 AM ET (13 Votes) [image] JP Walker, This Video Sucks (04:59) Oct 20, 2009, 05:09 PM ET (10 Votes) [image] Gary Patterson On TCU's Impressive Win (03:58) Oct 25, 2009, 02:01 PM ET (10 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

Mayne Street: Sports Guy Mansion
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... 2, 2009, 02:06 AM ET (1077 Votes) [image] BBTN On The Phillies' Game 4 Win (01:44) Oct 20, 2009, 01:34 AM ET (19 Votes) [image] Colt McCoy: Pool Shark? (02:31) Oct 17, 2009, 10:11 AM ET (13 Votes) [image] Gary Patterson On TCU's Impressive Win (03:58) Oct 25, 2009, 02:01 PM ET (11 Votes) [image] JP Walker, This Video Sucks (04:59) Oct 20, 2009, 05:09 PM ET (10 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

Weird Web Stories
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... 2, 2009, 02:06 AM ET (1077 Votes) [image] BBTN On The Phillies' Game 4 Win (01:44) Oct 20, 2009, 01:34 AM ET (19 Votes) [image] Colt McCoy: Pool Shark? (02:31) Oct 17, 2009, 10:11 AM ET (13 Votes) [image] Gary Patterson On TCU's Impressive Win (03:58) Oct 25, 2009, 02:01 PM ET (11 Votes) [image] JP Walker, This Video Sucks (04:59) Oct 20, 2009, 05:09 PM ET (10 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

Can Simmons' Book Stop A Bullet?
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... MLB Playoffs Highlights PTI Ochocinco World Series MMA Live London Click for scorific fun PODCASTS [image] Around the Horn (Video): 10/27 (video) Tony Reali and the national panel discuss the hot topics of the day in "The First Word." [image] Mike & Mike Moment (Video): 10/28 (video) Greeny and Golic discuss their Halloween costume ideas. Podcenter ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

Catching up with Bill Simmons
ESPN Feed: bill simmons — ... Aug 2, 2009, 02:06 AM ET (1084 Votes) [image] College Pick'em: Week 9 (01:47) Today, 03:01 PM ET (22 Votes) [image] BBTN On The Phillies' Game 4 Win (01:44) Oct 20, 2009, 01:34 AM ET (19 Votes) [image] Mike And Mike: Dissing Jessica Simpson (02:39) Oct 15, 2009, 11:57 AM ET (22 Votes) [image] JP Walker, This Video Sucks (04:59) Oct 20, 2009, 05:09 PM ET (11 Votes) Most Commented ALL SPORTS NFL MLB NBA NHL College Football College Basketball Women's Basketball ...

November 1st Game Thread: Atlanta (2-0) @ LA Lakers (1-1)
Hoopinion — TIP-OFF: 9:30pm TELEVISION: Fox Sports South RADIO: Hawks Radio Network, Audio League Pass CHAT: Daily Dime Live GAME NOTES: Hawks/Lakers ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: None. LAKERS INJURY REPORT: Pau Gasol is out. Luke Walton is probable. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY ...

November 3rd Game Thread: Atlanta (2-1) @ Portland (2-2)
Hoopinion — TIP-OFF: 10pm (EST) TELEVISION: SportSouth RADIO: Hawks Radio Network, Audio League Pass CHAT: Daily Dime Live GAME NOTES: Hawks/Trailblazers ATLANTA INJURY REPORT: None. PORTLAND INJURY REPORT: LaMarcus Aldridge is questionable. Nicolas Batum, Patty Mills, and Jeff Pendergraph are out. FOR ...

Wizards-Cavaliers TONIGHT! What You Need To Know
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... I will be amongst those taking part in ESPN.com’s Live Dime mass NBA chat. I’ll be commenting on the game and will try to take as many questions as possible. ...

Wizards at Pacers >> What To Watch For: The Caron Butler vs. Danny Granger Show
Truth About It - Washington Wizards Blog — ... >> Once again I will be taking part in ESPN.com’s Daily Dime Friday night chat. Stop by to talk Wizards with me or with the whole ESPN gang about the NBA in general. ...

Eye Opener – Cheating Les Blues Edition (11/19/09)
The Phoenix Pub — ... Other sports news: 2 wins in the tri-state on the season in hoops, both for the Knicks as they won last night, Nets blow a lead. Get the rest of the scores here. ...