Author: Brian Cronin

As awesome as discussing the Andrea Bargnani trade is, I figured we would do well with an open thread to discuss the various free agent doings in the NBA at the moment, as the free agency period has now officially begun (don’t worry, we can still discuss Andrea Bargnani). (By the way, a quick refresher course on spelling his name. It is Barg. Then it is nani. Barg-nani. Hey, it is easier to spell than Gallo’s last name! I still just call him Gallo so I don’t have to double-check if I put enough L’s in his name!) Some interesting …continue reading

Jason Kidd is officially retiring from the NBA. He told ESPNNewYork.com: I think it is the right time. When you think about 19 years, it has been a heckuva ride. Physically, I want to be able to participate in activities with my kids so it has taken a toll. It is time to move on and think about maybe coaching or doing some broadcasting. “Jeff [Schwartz, Kidd's agent] and I and my family had been talking this past weekend. We talked a lot and we felt it was the right time to move on and so we notified the Knicks. …continue reading

Carmelo Anthony was named to the second-team All-NBA team today, his sixth appearance on the All-NBA team and his second appearance on the second team. It is just bad luck that he happens to play the same position (forward) as two of the very best players in the NBA, Lebron James and Kevin Durant, or else Melo would have definitely made the first-team All-NBA for the first time in his career (as it was, Melo got the most points of any player on the second team and even received more points than the first-team All-NBA center). Congratulations to Melo! Congratulations …continue reading