KURYLO: Sometimes when I show a cool chess move (oxymoron, I know) to my kids I’m thinking “an interesting an idea — white is obviously trying to counterattack on the queenside and open up space for their bishop pair, hoping that they can use their pawn majority to their advantage, but they’re ignoring the threat […]
[New York Times] Liberty Show Solidarity With Black Lives Matter in Rare Public Stance (Mon, 11 Jul 2016 05:09:08 GMT) The players wore T-shirts addressing the recent shooting deaths of black men by the police, without giving notice to the W.N.B.A. [New York Times] Sports of The Times: Before Vast Riches, Free Agency’s Focus Was […]
[New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Deep-Pocketed N.B.A. Has Short Arms When Offering a Hand Up (Sun, 10 Jul 2016 05:39:06 GMT) A financial windfall has enriched even the most middling of N.B.A. players while those in the N.B.A. Development League play for paltry sums. [New York Times] Keeping Score: Kevin Durant Was N.B.A.’s Ultimate […]
[New York Times] Knicks’ Free-Agent Hires Add Needed Depth and Homegrown Passion (Sat, 09 Jul 2016 05:00:06 GMT) The Knicks introduced their three major free-agent signings from this month, guards Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee and center Joakim Noah, a New York native who grew up a die-hard fan. [New York Times] The UConn Legend […]
[New York Times] Kevin Durant, Whether Hero or Villain, Defends His Move to the Warriors (Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:20:05 GMT) The newly minted Golden State Warrior said he was not seeking an easier path to a championship by leaving the Thunder. “Hopefully everybody understands,” he said. [New York Times] The UConn Legend Breanna Stewart […]
[New York Times] So-So Players’ Salaries Soar in N.B.A. Flush With New TV Money (Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:52:27 GMT) There has never been a better time to be an N.B.A. free agent, thanks to a new TV contract that has infused billions of dollars into the league. [New York Times] Knicks Drawing on Top […]
[New York Times] Filling Warriors’ Bench Should Not Be a Problem (Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:36:59 GMT) Assumptions that Golden State would have trouble accommodating Kevin Durant’s salary overlooked that other players would accept minimal contracts to join up. [New York Times] Dirk Nowitzki and Mavericks Reportedly Reach Two-Year Agreement (Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:17:36 […]
[New York Times] On Pro Basketball: Kevin Durant’s Move to Warriors Reflects Trend in Team-Building (Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:46:55 GMT) For Durant the jump is as much about the talent-laden roster he is joining, and the chance it gives him to win his first N.B.A. title, as it is anything else. [New York Times] […]
[New York Times] AP Sources: Mavs Plan Max Offer Sheet for Warriors’ Barnes (Sun, 03 Jul 2016 03:57:38 GMT) The Mavericks have informed representatives of Golden State’s Harrison Barnes that they intend to sign the restricted free agent to an offer sheet for a four-year, $95 million contract, two people with knowledge of Dallas’ plans […]
[New York Times] Jeremy Lin Is Returning to New York (With the Nets) (Sat, 02 Jul 2016 04:18:29 GMT) Lin, the Harvard guard who electrified Knicks fans in 2012 with “Linsanity,” has agreed to a deal with the Nets, reportedly for three years and $36 million. [New York Times] Joakim Noah Agrees to Sign With […]