Cavs/Knicks Trade Rumors Redux
waitingfornextyear.com 8/19/2008 — Could the respective fans of the Cavaliers and Knicks be further apart when discussing a trade for a big man?

The View From Finnan Land
blog.cleveland.com 8/19/2008 — Let's see what Bob says the team is up to (headlines in bold are mine): Large Man Wanted...

Go Zach Go
nyknicksbeat.net 8/19/2008 — Newsday reported that the Cavs have interest in Zach Randolph: This rumor surfaced with a one-line mention in a Cleveland report late last week and blew up on the web because there's not much happening out there right now. Basically the talk was that the Cavs were talking to the Knicks about a big man. It did not specify Zach Randolph, but that's always the assumption when you're ...

The Blazers Are This Couple's Shared Mistress
sportingnews.com 8/20/2008 — "So like, you've found that special somone, and JACKPOT!, she loves sports. In fact, she loves the Portland Trailblazers as much as you do. The more you talk about your love for each other, your realize that it's actually a sign of devotion to the Blazers, like a love triangle where everyone eats dinner together, or a cult where the leader gets his pick of the women whenever he wants."

Would the Cavs Take Zach Randolph from New York?
slamonline.com 8/20/2008 — Following a flimsy rumor in a Cleveland paper, the New York media fires up the ol’ Trade Machine to see if this could work.

At last, King James gets a little Mo help — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 8/17/2008
After making their star do it largely alone on the offensive end for years, the Cleveland Cavaliers finally got some help for LeBron James. A three-way trade brought...

German Basketball Coach Says Americans Are Unbeatable — NBA.com: News 8/19/2008
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Pete Thamel writes "The German National Team coach, Dirk Bauermann, handed the gold medal to the Americans (5-0), whose 106-57 victory pushed their average margin to 32.2 points. 'I think they're unbeatable,' he said. 'I don't ...

Oklahoma City waives F Donyell Marshall (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 8/20/2008
Forward Donyell Marshall won't be making the move to Oklahoma City with the Seattle SuperSonics. The 14-year NBA veteran was waived Wednesday by the Oklahoma City franchise, which still hasn't been renamed after its relocation last month. Marshall was ...

Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/21/2008
This article first appeared on NBA Gauntlet on 8/18/08. Kobe is leading the poll 145-142. Doberman vs. King James Kobe Bryant and LeBron James routinely factor into the discussion every season as MVP candidates. Each year, they have among ...

Knicks add pair to front office — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 8/21/2008
Former Orlando Magic GM John Gabriel has been hired by the Knicks as the club's new director of scouting. Knicks president Donnie Walsh also hired Misho Ostarcevic to be the team's director of player personnel.