[New York Post] J.R. Smith cops to ‘dumb fouls’ that nearly cost Cavs big time (Mon, 08 Jun 2015 01:23:18 -0400) OAKLAND, Calif. — Ex-Knick J.R. Smith was on the bench, having fouled out with 29.2 seconds left in overtime Sunday night, and watched with glee as the Cavaliers held on… [New York Times] Cavs […]
[New York Times] For the Golden State Warriors, Practice Makes Perfect Silliness (Sun, 07 Jun 2015 03:15:13 GMT) The Warriors typically turn the first five to 10 minutes of every practice into something that looks more like middle-school recess. [New York Times] Oakland Is Home to Championship Teams, All of Them Looking to Leave (Sun, […]
[New York Times] On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Misses, and a Sense of Destiny Evaporates (Sat, 06 Jun 2015 07:00:07 GMT) James, tightly guarded by Andre Iguodala with the score tied near the end of Game 1, made a potentially costly decision in opting for a long jumper instead of driving to the basket. [New […]
[New York Times] Cavaliers Laid Low by Missed Opportunities, Irving Injury (Fri, 05 Jun 2015 06:08:06 GMT) LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers promised to “make some adjustments” after several missed opportunities cost them Game One of the NBA Finals to the host Golden State Warriors on Thursday, losing 108-100 in overtime. [New York Times] […]
[New York Times] Steve Kerr and David Blatt Reached N.B.A. Finals on Unconventional Paths (Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:00:23 GMT) The series will be a matchup of Kerr and Blatt, first-time head coaches whose personal histories have forcefully crashed the borders of conventionalism. [New York Times] Five Things to Know From NBA Finals Practices (Thu, […]
[New York Times] LeBron on His Game: ‘This Is Probably the Best I’ve Been’ (Wed, 03 Jun 2015 07:37:06 GMT) LeBron James listened to a question he’s been asked in the past and began processing. [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Fred Hoiberg Is Hired to Coach the Bulls (Wed, 03 Jun 2015 01:55:17 GMT) Hoiberg, […]
[New York Post] The longtime friendship that could’ve landed Blatt with Knicks (Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:30:41 -0400) CLEVELAND — Knicks general manager Steve Mills doesn't view Cavaliers rookie coach David Blatt as a European/Israeli instructor trying to make it in the NBA. "I think he's mischaracterized because… [New York Times] AP Source: Bulls Plan […]
With the order of the draft being settled, the writers of KnickerBlogger thought we’d go over the possible outcomes. But since we were whipping out the ol’ Crystal Ball, we decided to go a little past June & see what fate possibly has to offer… 2015 Draft Order 1 MIN Karl-Anthony Towns 2 LAL Jahlil […]
[New York Times] Ohio Homeboys: Superstars LeBron, Curry Both Born in Akron (Mon, 01 Jun 2015 07:22:15 GMT) Welcome to the Rubber Capital, where car tires first rolled, the Goodyear Blimp took flight and two bouncing baby basketball prodigies were born less than four years apart in the 1980s. [New York Times] Essay: Betrayed by […]
[New York Times] Pelicans Hire Warriors Assistant Alvin Gentry as Coach (Sun, 31 May 2015 05:16:07 GMT) The New Orleans Pelicans have decided that 60-year-old NBA coaching veteran Alvin Gentry is the best candidate to mold a young roster featuring 22-year-old budding superstar Anthony Davis. [New York Times] Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball: Ex-N.B.A. Player […]