Archive for July, 2010

What If: Jordan, Bird, and Magic Vs. Lebron, Wade, and Bosh

Since his elected exodus from Cleveland, LeBron James’ decision has been universally vilified .

Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, & Allen Iverson: End Of the Line?

Each is probably better known to NBA fans by their iconic nicknames: T-Mac, AI, Shaq.

Cleveland works out free-agent swingman, shows interest in another

News and notes from around the NBA on Wednesday: Shaquille O’Neal: Atlanta remains the most interested in the center according to sources, but a Boston Globe report on Wednesday indicates that the Boston Celtics should not be counted out.

Bonsignore Column: For Barnes, if you can’t beat him, join him

Their fierce competition history being what it is, Matt Barnes texted Kobe Bryant earlier this summer to talk about the possibility of joining him as a teammate on the Lakers.

First on Orlandosentinel.Com Orlando Magic extend contracts for coach, general manager

The Orlando Magic will put their title hopes into the hands of coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith for a while longer.

A player’s quandary

There is no such thing as summer vacation in our NBA. The Hang Time Podcast crew does not rest .

Detroit MLE Dreams: Shaquille O’Neal

Shaq might be the best free agent still available. He’s definitely the biggest name.

What Could Have Been: A Dozen NBA Regrets

The NBA is a graveyard for would of, could of, and should of. Unqualified general managers, selfish NBA players and agents, ignorant owners, and plain bad luck have served to rob NBA fans countless times of the chance to watch great players play together.

Report: Shaq wants to play for the Celtics

Free agent center Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly been telling folks he wants to join the Celtics.

LeBron James’ ‘LRMR’ being rejected by pouting pal Chris Paul? Any home for Shaq?

Things can really get difficult for an NBA player in the middle of a four-year, $68 million deal.

Leadership 101: Shaq’s Poor Leadership Finally Catches Up to Him

Shaquille O’Neal has been one of the great players in NBA history but his remarkable run of championships , All-Star appearances , and relevancy has come to a startling and regrettable conclusion.

Report: Mavericks balked at Shaquille O’Neal’s salary demands

There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when Shaquille O’Neal rumbled across the country collecting nicknames and championship rings by the bundle, his career one great, giddy joyride, set to his own thumping soundtrack.

Shaq Wants To Be A Celtic

So reports Tim Povtak NBA FanHouse : Veteran free agent center Shaquille O’Neal - the future Hall of Famer without a team - has been lobbying the Boston Celtics NBA championship aggressively, still trying to convince them that his addition would help their quest to win another And: Although O’Neal was unavailable for comment Friday, two sources …

Orlando Magic should retire jerseys of Penny Hardaway, Shaquille O’Neal

A humble suggestion for the Cleveland Cavaliers . Retire No. 23. The “bad blood” will leave as soon as the reminder of LeBron James is hanging from the rafters and off the court.

Buddy Thomas: LeBron James now has to walk the walk

LeBron James was easy to like. Maybe it was the sweatband that kept his head from swelling, but modesty seemed to be the aura that surrounded the tall and talented teenager when he made the jump from high school into the National Basketball Association.