There’s been a lot of talk about how David Stern over-stepped by nixing the Chris Paul trade. My take? I the commish over-stepped – by a pretty substantial margin. But I also think this is a unique situation, and one unlikely to be replicated. The league has been managing the Hornets for the last year, [...]
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As trade talks between the Hornets and Warriors seem to fizzle, I’m getting the impression that Chris Paul really does want to land at MSG.
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The NBA will reportedly take ownership of the New Orleans Hornets some time this week in an attempt to facilitate a sale of the franchise. Owner George Shinn had hoped to sell the team to one of his minority partners, billionaire shipbuilder Gary Chouest. But Chouest has backed away from the deal, reportedly out of [...]
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Like vultures circling high above the Serengetti, general managers from all over the NBA are trying to pry superstar guard Chris Paul from the financially-struggling New Orleans Hornets. It’s not hard to see why teams would inquire. The Hornets are one of several NBA teams that reportedly lost money last season. They have over $70 [...]
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Celtic assistant coach Tom Thibodeau will take over the vacant head coaching position in Chicago, and there are reports suggesting LeBron James will join him there. Generally credited as the architect of the Celtics’ championship-caliber defense, Thibodeau reportedly turned down an offer to coach the New Orleans Hornets because Chicago was the job he really [...]
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On the off chance that you’re not completely burned out on idle Stephon Marbury speculation… in this week’s Give and Go column on RotoWire (subscription required), managing editor Chris Liss and I discuss whether or not the Knicks are better off without him. Also on the table: which of the other slow starters — most [...]
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