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Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes
Raja Bell and Kurt Thomas were brought to the desert for just this purpose - for defending Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, for helping shut down the San Antonio Spurs....... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , Manu Ginobili , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan
Posted at 10:55 AM
Manu Ginobili?Don’t say we didn’t warn you. All through his playoff run, all through the offseason, we warned you. A super-hot playoff run doesn’t mean that those stats are going to carry over to the following season. But that said, I don’t think anyone expected a statistical drop like... Link
Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Damon Jones , Darko Milicic , Detroit Pistons , Gilbert Arenas , Jamal Crawford , Jim Jackson , Kurt Thomas , Larry Hughes , LeBron James , Los Angeles Lakers , Manu Ginobili , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:22 AM
Kurt Thomas, James Jones and Raja Bell all made clutch baskets down the stretch to lead the Suns to a 122-112 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who wasted an outstanding effort from Kobe Bryant.... Link
Read More: Kobe Bryant , Kurt Thomas , Los Angeles Lakers , Phoenix Suns
Posted at 10:17 AM
By Larry, Most Valuable Network - Father Knickerbocker
Last season, the Knicks ended the season with undersized Kurt Thomas at center. Since then, they’ve spent close to 90 million hoping for uprades with Jerome James and Eddy Curry. So naturally, it’d be considered an uprade. But there’s a few problems, James has been hurt and Curry is... Link
Read More: Eddy Curry , Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks
Posted at 10:21 AM
1 to 30 31 to 60 This is where things start to get tricky. In the first four or five rounds, you have to take the best player available. There is a limited number of true impact players, and the more you can get your hands on, the better.... Link
Read More: Andrew Bogut , Antawn Jamison , Antoine Walker , Carmelo Anthony , Caron Butler , Chris Paul , Chris Webber , Damon Stoudamire , Deron Williams , Drew Gooden , Golden State Warriors , Grant Hill , Jalen Rose , Jamaal Magloire , Jamal Crawford , Josh Childress , Kenyon Martin , Kurt Thomas , Kyle Korver , Los Angeles Clippers , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Mike Dunleavy , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Quentin Richardson , Raef LaFrentz , Samuel Dalembert , Shane Battier , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Shawn Marion , Stephen Jackson , Stromile Swift , Tayshaun Prince , Tony Parker , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:33 AM
Taken early, a power forward can really help shape your draft. Taking a center-esque PF like Elton Brand in the first couple rounds means you can hold off on a center for a good while. Taking a PF that can step outside and knock down a three like Dirk... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Antawn Jamison , Carlos Boozer , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Donyell Marshall , Drew Gooden , Dwight Howard , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , Kurt Thomas , Kwame Brown , LeBron James , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , Nick Collison , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Rasheed Wallace , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Toronto Raptors , Troy Murphy , Tyson Chandler , Udonis Haslem , Washington Wizards , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 08:54 AM
Is this a joke? Let's laugh through the Patrick Austin's RealGM team rankings together, okay? He has the Heat at #1, ahead of the Spurs. Whatever. The Rockets are at #3, which is laughable considering the Pacers are at #4. The Rockets would have a tough time convincing people... Link
Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Bobby Jackson , Boston Celtics , Charlotte Bobcats , Chicago Bulls , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kurt Thomas , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Quentin Richardson , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 01:52 PM
Link: JJ going to Hawks for Diaw, 2 picks. I know Joe Johnson is a young player and he will improve his game in years to come. How much will he improve? That's to be seen. I think he's pretty close to hitting his ceiling right now and reading... Link
Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Joe Johnson , Kurt Thomas , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash
Posted at 09:42 AM
Most Valuable Network - The Cavalier Act
A rumor circulating late Thursday night said that Washington Wizards unrestricted free agent shooting guard Larry Hughes has agreed to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. An initial source seemed highly unreliable, but realgm.com, a very reliable site that first broke the news of the Quentin Richardson-for-Kurt Thomas deal, featured... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Kurt Thomas , Larry Hughes , Quentin Richardson , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:12 AM
By SportsTicker, ESPN.com - NBA
Knicks keep Sweetney as Thomas' replacement by SportsTickerNEW YORK -- The New York Knicks are counting on Michael Sweetney to replace the departed Kurt Thomas at power forward.On Thursday, the Knicks picked up the $2.15 million option on Sweetney's contract for the 2006-07 season.As the ninth overall pick...... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , Michael Sweetney , New York Knicks
Posted at 02:40 PM
By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA
Suns send first-round pick Robinson to Knicks by Associated PressPHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns used their first-round pick to select Nate Robinson on Tuesday night, then sent him to New York to complete the trade of Quentin Richardson to the Knicks for Kurt Thomas.The deal has been in the... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson
Posted at 10:02 PM
Welcome to another round of NBA Roulette, more commonly known as the NBA Draft. As always, my crazy friend 'Neal and I get together and see if we can predict where each player will land in the first round using team needs, past tendencies and overall guess work that... Link
Read More: Andrei Kirilenko , Andrew Bogut , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Carlos Arroyo , Carlos Boozer , Charlotte Bobcats , Chauncey Billups , Chris Paul , Chris Taft , Denver Nuggets , Deron Williams , Detroit Pistons , Earl Watson , Eddie Jones , Emeka Okafor , Gerald Green , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , Kurt Thomas , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Marvin Williams , Mehmet Okur , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nene , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rashad McCants , Raymond Felton , Reggie Miller , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Sean May , Seattle Sonics , Shaquille O'Neal , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter
Posted at 09:39 AM
For picks 1 through 13, check out Friday's post. 14. Minnesota Timberwolves Who they will take: Antoine Wright Who they should take: Francisco Garcia Minnesota is a team that needs to draft based on attitude. They way under-performed last year, and they need to plan for a future without... Link
Read More: Ben Gordon , Bobby Jackson , Boston Celtics , Chicago Bulls , Chris Bosh , Chris Taft , Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kurt Thomas , Latrell Sprewell , Luther Head , Marcus Camby , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Raef LaFrentz , Rashad McCants , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Shaquille O'Neal , Steve Nash , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter
Posted at 06:36 PM
Link: New York Daily News - Kurt getting run to Suns As is my regularity, I'm going to stomp on the New York Knicks, more specifically, Isaiah Thomas. After all the moves Thomas made last off season to "improve" the team while making the NBA salary cap a joke,... Link
Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Detroit Pistons , Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson , Stephon Marbury
Posted at 01:33 PM
Kurt Thomas, a power forward who averaged 11.5 points and 10.4 rebounds last season, has been reportedly traded from the New York Knicks According to the Arizona Republic newspaper, the National Basketball ...... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns
Posted at 01:33 PM
According to the Arizona Republic, The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a deal that would sent sharpshooter Quentin Richardson to the New York Knicks for power forward Kurt Thomas.... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson
Posted at 05:30 PM
Most Valuable Network - Father Knickerbocker
Kurt Thomas nearly had the chance to play with LeBron James. Now it appears he could be a teammate of Amare Stoudemire if the report in today's Arizona Republic is true. According to the story at , the Suns will sent swingman Quentin Richardson to New York for Kurt... Link
Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Cleveland Cavaliers , Kurt Thomas , LeBron James , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson
Posted at 05:29 PM
By Chad Ford, ESPN.com - NBA
Suns would also get conditional pick by Chad FordThe Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks are in serious talks about a trade that would send Quentin Richardson and a conditional future first-round pick to the Knicks for Kurt Thomas two league sources said.However, both sources claim that the trade... Link
Read More: Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson
Posted at 05:29 PM
[If you missed Episode I click here.David Crockett is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of South Carolina, and can be reached at dcrockett17@yahoo.com.]I the previous Episode I identified the backcourt as the team's highest priority heading into the off-season. Whether through the draft, a sign-and-trade, or... Link
Read More: Allan Houston , Andrew Bogut , Atlanta Hawks , Chauncey Billups , Chicago Bulls , Chris Duhon , Chris Taft , Corey Maggette , Josh Howard , Kurt Thomas , Marvin Williams , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , San Antonio Spurs , Sean May , Shane Battier , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Tim Thomas , Trevor Ariza , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards , Zach Randolph
Posted at 10:54 AM
"It's the play under duress that frustrates me more than the suspension and the push of Tinsley" "emotional stability is needed""The league is trying to change [its] image and I just feel like we need players that are going to respect the game more"Is that clear enough for you?... Link
Read More: Boston Celtics , Donyell Marshall , Etan Thomas , Kurt Thomas , Michael Redd , Milwaukee Bucks , Ray Allen , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:24 PM
The Suns were the trendsetters. The Warriors followed suit. And now it looks like the Hawks are the latest. (You could even argue that by playing P.J. Brown at center when Jamaal Magloire went out, the Hornets were the second team to do it.) Yes, we soon might have... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Brent Barry , Bruce Bowen , Dallas Mavericks , Dan Gadzuric , Derek Fisher , Desmond Mason , Devin Harris , Dirk Nowitzki , Erick Dampier , Golden State Warriors , Jamaal Magloire , Jamal Crawford , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Josh Childress , Josh Howard , Josh Smith , Keith Van Horn , Kurt Thomas , Marquis Daniels , Michael Finley , Michael Redd , Mike Dunleavy , Milwaukee Bucks , Nazr Mohammed , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Rasho Nesterovic , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Speedy Claxton , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Tim Thomas , Tony Parker , Trevor Ariza , Troy Murphy , Zaza Pachulia
Posted at 02:35 PM
One of the statistics I have been looking at a lot lately has been the on court off court defensive stats at the 82 games site. Many believe figuring out who are good defenders and who are not is almost impossible. I think its difficult, but not impossible. I... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andre Miller , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Antoine Walker , Antonio Daniels , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Bobby Jackson , Bobby Simmons , Brad Miller , Brian Grant , Bruce Bowen , Carlos Boozer , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Corey Maggette , Desmond Mason , Dirk Nowitzki , Doug Christie , Drew Gooden , Dwight Howard , Eddie Jones , Eduardo Najera , Elton Brand , Emeka Okafor , Gary Payton , Gilbert Arenas , Grant Hill , Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Magloire , James Posey , Jason Kidd , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Joe Johnson , Josh Howard , Keith Van Horn , Kelvin Cato , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Kurt Thomas , Lamar Odom , Larry Hughes , Latrell Sprewell , LeBron James , Marcus Camby , Mehmet Okur , Michael Finley , Michael Redd , Mike Bibby , Mike Miller , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nazr Mohammed , New Jersey Nets , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Players , Raef LaFrentz , Rashard Lewis , Rasheed Wallace , Ray Allen , Reggie Miller , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , San Antonio Spurs , Shane Battier , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Theo Ratliff , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Troy Murphy , Tyson Chandler , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming , Zach Randolph
Posted at 04:00 PM
Link: New York Daily News - Basketball - For Isiah, a hire is higher on list. Recently there was a story surfacing that Stephon Marbury and Kurt Thomas, co-captains of the Knicks weren't on good terms. The story came and went without much fanfare, but the Knicks are never... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Kurt Thomas , New York Knicks , Stephon Marbury
Posted at 06:37 PM
According to my stat page, the Knicks have the 6th worst defense in the league. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has followed them this year, as they have failed to stop teams from scoring night after night. Even in yesterday's 113-105 victory over the Blazers, Portland... Link
Read More: Bruce Bowen , Kurt Thomas , Nazr Mohammed , New York Knicks , Portland Trailblazers , Stephon Marbury , Tim Thomas , Trevor Ariza
Posted at 02:32 PM
Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes
Players such as Vince Carter, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Chris Wilcox, Bobby Simmons, Wally Szczerbiak, Kurt Thomas and Antoine Walker were suggested as options. Some critics suggested that as soon as Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler started playing better, they should be...... Link
Read More: Antoine Walker , Bobby Simmons , Chicago Bulls , Chris Wilcox , Eddy Curry , Kurt Thomas , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Tyson Chandler , Vince Carter , Wally Szczerbiak
Posted at 06:51 PM
