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May
5
2006

Fred Savage is Gangsta

By Matt Watson, Detroit Bad Boys

This is completely not related to the Pistons, but here's something to get you through your Friday workday doldrums: Crazy Crazy, the folks who think Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace are quite Glorious, have released another hilarious video: Starstruck.... Link


Read More: Ben Wallace , Detroit Pistons , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 12:14 PM

Apr
4
2006

Luke-Warm Pickups

Fantasy Basketblog

As we near the end of the fantasy season, it’s important to recognize that you’re not going to find those awesome pickups that you always spend time trolling for during the first half of the year. And as you look for players to fill those extra games you’ve got... Link


Read More: Antonio McDyess , Ben Wallace , Detroit Pistons , Hubie Brown , Leandro Barbosa , Nate Robinson , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Rasheed Wallace , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Tim Thomas


Posted at 09:42 AM

Mar
8
2006

Nothing fits forever

The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com

It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Gerald Wallace , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:49 PM

Feb
27
2006

Will there be any fight in the Cavs tonight?

By Ian Cameron, Detroit Bad Boys

A. Sherrod Blakely of MLive gives the rundown of the skull crackin' that went on early in Sunday's beatdown of the Cavs, with Sheed nearly decapitating Zydrunas Ilgauskas (resulting in 5 stitches for big Z). "I thought that Rasheed got a little upset and hit him on purpose," [Cavs... Link


Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Detroit Pistons , LeBron James , Rasheed Wallace , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 12:23 PM

Feb
21
2006

Rasheed has shortest fuse in NBA

Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes

Technically, Rasheed Wallace has the shortest fuse in the NBA. The All-Star power forward for the Detroit Pistons leads the league with 12 technical fouls. Ordinarily, this would mean only that Wallace had little chance of breaking his own record...... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 09:19 AM

Feb
15
2006

Fantasy Basketblog Midseason Awards

Fantasy Basketblog

What, you thought I’d let DM give out the midseason awards? As if … Stud of the Year : To the best-performing first-round pick. Shawn Marion, PHO And it really isn’t even close. With Amare sidelined, Marion has been forced to pick up his game, and boy, has he... Link


Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Cleveland Cavaliers , LeBron James , Mehmet Okur , Memphis Grizzlies , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Rashard Lewis , Rasheed Wallace , Rumors , Samuel Dalembert , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Washington Wizards


Posted at 09:35 AM

Jan
30
2006

Detroit Downs LA for 11th Straight Win

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Auburn Hills, MI - Rasheed Wallace scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Los Angeles Lakers, 102-93, at The Palace.... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Los Angeles Lakers , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 08:45 AM

Jan
25
2006

MSG's Strenous Training Lost On Isiah

Deadspin

More news on the sexual harassment suit filed against Isiah Thomas by a prominent Knicks employee who, to remind you, has a great career, happy life, history of athletic achievement and no need to shake down general managers who have a hard time making it into Madison Square Garden... Link


Read More: New York Knicks , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 01:35 PM

Rasheed Wallace, Animated

Deadspin

Fans of "Family Guy" will likely enjoy this parody created by odd duck NBA blog Need For Sheed. Imagine what would happen if baby Stewie from "Family Guy" played a one-on-one game with everybody's favorite reformed technical foul magnet. Take that imagination, and Need For Sheed has the video.... Link


Read More: Darko Milicic , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 01:34 PM

Hello, Sacramento!

Deadspin

ESPN/HBO/NBC/Basement Somewhere In New Jersey's Jim Gray has come up for air enough to report that Ron Artest has accepted the trade to the Sacramento Kings. We wish the city of Sacramento all kinds of luck; have fun, you crazy kids. There has to be some sort of Schwarzenegger... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , New Jersey Nets , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings


Posted at 01:34 PM

Jan
23
2006

Blogdom's Best: Atlanta Hawks

Deadspin

It might not -- yet -- have the online fanaticism and cachet of baseball, but the NBA and its fans are starting to catch up in the world of team-devoted blogs. To this end, Deadspin salutes these modem-addled souls and proudly presents Blogdom's Best, given to the most outstanding... Link


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Chicago Bulls , Milwaukee Bucks , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 11:29 AM

Jan
15
2006

Center of Attention

Fantasy Basketblog

Thought I’d throw up a special weekend column, since I’m not sure I’ll have one for tomorrow since it’s a holiday and all. Before we get into the situations to pay attention to, I thought we should check in on some of the centers who recently won starting jobs... Link


Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrei Kirilenko , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Brendan Haywood , Chris Kaman , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kenyon Martin , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Marcus Camby , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Rasho Nesterovic , Reggie Evans , Samuel Dalembert , Shawn Marion , Theo Ratliff , Utah Jazz , Yao Ming , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 07:41 PM

Jan
6
2006

Game Night: Pistons

Supersonicsoul - The Sonics Blog!

While all eyes are on Rick Sund, the Sonics’ GM explains in this article that there won’t be any moves for at least two to three weeks, until Coach Hill has had a chance to take a look at his new rotation. Hill also tossed in this beautiful swipe... Link


Read More: Ben Wallace , Chauncey Billups , Detroit Pistons , Los Angeles Lakers , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 11:00 AM

Dec
23
2005

R. Wallace's Cousin Killed in Drug Bust

washingtonpost.com - NBA

A cousin of Pistons F Rasheed Wallace was killed and a police officer was wounded in a shootout authorities said occurred after an undercover drug buy late Thursday night in Philadelphia.... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 09:18 PM

Dec
22
2005

Yao What Do I Do?

Fantasy Basketblog

So I had a strategy this year going into the draft. It was pretty simple – draft players who were likely to play 80 games, take the best player available over the first 6-7 rounds but also make sure to get two solid centers so I wouldn’t have to... Link


Read More: Brendan Haywood , Chris Bosh , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Jones , Houston Rockets , Jason Terry , Josh Howard , Marquis Daniels , Rasheed Wallace , Stromile Swift , Toronto Raptors


Posted at 04:23 PM

Dec
6
2005

Please Mr. Postman

Fantasy Basketblog

As promised, today we’ll open up the mailbag to see what you all are talking about … Q: Hey guys, got a question today regarding the SG position on my team. I'm down to James Posey, who I was going to get rid of after this week. I have... Link


Read More: Andrei Kirilenko , Chauncey Billups , David Wesley , Desmond Mason , Detroit Pistons , Devin Harris , Jamaal Tinsley , James Posey , Jason Terry , Kareem Rush , Milwaukee Bucks , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rasheed Wallace , Utah Jazz


Posted at 07:53 AM

Dec
4
2005

Game Thread #15: Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons

Blog a Bull

So the Bulls finally get back to the United Center after playing eight of their last nine games on the road (where they went a respectable 5-4) and come home to a red hot (then) 12-2 Pistons club. Who would have expected the Bulls to come out on fire... Link


Read More: Ben Gordon , Boston Celtics , Chicago Bulls , Chris Duhon , Detroit Pistons , Luol Deng , New York Knicks , Rasheed Wallace , Tyson Chandler


Posted at 02:34 PM

Nov
1
2005

The Truth Is Out, Part 2

Fantasy Basketblog

So BV did his draft recap and now it’s my turn. Like he said, we start 10 players (PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, UT, UT), with three bench spots, 12 teams. So it’s a pretty deep league, and it’s very competitive. Hard to slip sleepers past... Link


Read More: Andrei Kirilenko , Brendan Haywood , Carlos Boozer , Chicago Bulls , Chris Bosh , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Eddie Jones , Houston Rockets , Hubie Brown , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Juan Dixon , Kevin Garnett , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Lorenzen Wright , Los Angeles Clippers , Marquis Daniels , Memphis Grizzlies , Mike Bibby , Mike Dunleavy , Minnesota T-Wolves , Pau Gasol , Rafer Alston , Rashard Lewis , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Sacramento Kings , T.J. Ford , Tayshaun Prince , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming , Zaza Pachulia


Posted at 09:39 AM

Oct
25
2005

Pistons' theory? Expect gentle 'Sheed

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

There are plenty of theories about why the Pistons won't win the NBA title this season.... Link


Read More: Detroit Pistons , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 09:47 AM

Oct
20
2005

Who Will Be The First Fined NBA Star?

Deadspin

Fun post on Oddjack today: Gambling Web site Bodog has put down odds on who will be the first NBA player to be fined for violating the new dress code. The lead candidate, of course, is 76ers guard and Stephen A. Smith pal Allen Iverson, at 2/5. Other likelys... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Indiana Pacers , Josh Childress , Kevin Garnett , Marcus Camby , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Stephen A. Smith


Posted at 10:38 AM

Oct
18
2005

Overall Rankings: 31 to 60

Fantasy Basketblog

1 to 30 31. Chauncey Billups – We love PGs here at FBB, and they don’t come more rock solid than this one. 32. Jason Terry – No, seriously, we love PGs, especially ones who were able to finish 30th on the player rater while only getting 30 mpg.... Link


Read More: Andre Miller , Ben Wallace , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dwight Howard , Emeka Okafor , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Josh Howard , Josh Smith , Kirk Hinrich , Lamar Odom , Larry Hughes , Manu Ginobili , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Milwaukee Bucks , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Ray Allen , Richard Hamilton , Richard Jefferson , Ron Artest , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Tyson Chandler , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 09:59 AM

Oct
6
2005

2005 Fantasy Tiers by Position: Power Forwards.

Fantasy Basketblog

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

Sep
29
2005

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft – Round Five

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one, two and three, just scroll down) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Jamaal Magloire (J. Terry, R. Allen, P. Stojakovic, K. Garnett)Team B: Rasheed Wallace (E. Okafor, R. Artest, S. O’Neal, L. James)Team C: Corey Maggette (A. Iguodala, B. Davis, Y. Ming,... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Andre Iguodala , Andrei Kirilenko , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Emeka Okafor , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Magloire , Jason Kidd , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Samuel Dalembert , San Antonio Spurs , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tyson Chandler , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards , Zydrunas Ilgauskas


Posted at 09:01 AM

Aug
15
2005

A Professor's Take on Rasheed Wallace et al

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

I love it when hard core academics and the NBA intersect. (Yes, I'm talking about you, Dan Rosenbaum.) Todd D. Kendall, assistant professor of economics at Clemson University, published a paper in 2004 that looks at NBA misbehavior, in a...... Link


Read More: Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 09:08 AM

Aug
8
2005

Dumars: Detroit Not Shaking up Roster

By Henry Abbott, True Hoop

Dumars squelched a wild rumor that the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have discussed a possible deal that would include sending Kevin Garnett to Detroit for Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace and two first-round draft picks. A column by Bill Harris in...... Link


Read More: Ben Wallace , Detroit Pistons , Kevin Garnett , Minnesota T-Wolves , Rasheed Wallace


Posted at 07:57 AM