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Friday, May 17 
"@saltcityhoops: Excited to announce that I've taken a spot at KSL.com as news director." ---- Big news. Hard work pays off
But the potential 12th pick (via Toronto) is likely to be one OKC keeps & brings in, putting that player on the summer league squad as well.
Awesome talking to so many passionate Kings fans today. Also awesome that @lesliempr called into the show to crap all over me
OKC also could have the 12th overall pick, the 29th and the 32nd pick in this year's draft. Unlikely OKC will select & bring in all three...
The commonality w Smith & several other ex-Knicks who stay around the team: Most have been injured, and rehab at tm's facility
Big fans of all the people that immediately responded "DUH YES" without reading the 2,000 words I just wrote about it.
Otto Porter said he finally looked up the meaning of his first name for a class at Georgetown. Discovered it means "wealth" in Greek
Jeremy Lamb, Perry Jones, Daniel Orton, DeAndre Liggins and, if they let him play, Reggie Jackson all will compete at summer league.
George Hill was not a practice but he will meet with team doctors later today and take the concussion test. He remains day-to-day.
KCP is a way better passer than I expected. Georgia plays a lot of Flex, so something to keep in mind when considering his NBA destination.
"If I was a GM right now, Stan Van Gundy would be my first phone call." - Steve Kerr on this week's NBA Hang Time Podcast
Use discount code "TC5OFF" at checkout to save $5 off 2 or more tickets to WCF Gm 1 on SUN. Grab tix from $54 here: tiqiq.us/OC6
Does Dwight stay? What happens if he goes? Plus, the worst people in Disney World history. All in the new show: ow.ly/l99LB
The Jets signed Mark Sanchez's good friend from HS, Scotty McKnight. Made practice squad, but nothing more. Similar scenario, I think.
Hey ladies, how do you like @ktfuntweets' incredibly curly sideburns burns? http://t.co/g7VtezgDug
But would they give a roster spot to someone bc of his relation to someone else? No. Highly doubt it. Closest thing I can think of:
Highly doubt the Knicks would've gone that route. Tms will sometimes do slight favors for players of Smith's stature w/in the organization
Andrew Bogut said he'd love to have both Jarrett Jack and Carl Landry back, but realistically, he believes the team will have to choose one.
Andrew Bogut on Jack and Landry: "In an ideal world, you'd like to keep both. But the reality is we probably can't keep both."
Lot of folks asking abt Smith's brother, and whether he would've made the team if he'd been healthy.
Here's part of my column today on @PhilJackson11, his book, Kobe, the Lakers and lessons in coming together ... sulia.com/c/la-lakers/f/…
This was my last day in the presence of the great DeAndre Liggins until July. And he couldn't guarantee us he'll be back next year. Sad day!
Dennis Schroeder said he has a workout with the Rockets in addition to Jazz and Bucks. Houston is 18. At this rate, he isn't around at 18.
Thunder assistant GM Troy Weaver's name is reportedly being brought up for the potential Raptors GM position: bit.ly/13BnRIi
Good news for Pacers fans, as George Hill may play in Game 6. DJ Augustin is a decent backup, but if he starts, NY will force Game 7.
The Bulls once tried to function as a team run by committee. It was a disaster. Jim, Jeanie and Johnny Buss are the committee?
Throw a metal plate in there, too. At this point, RoboGronk is our only hope MT @AlbertBreer: MRI on Gronkowski's back. Surgery looks likely
Warriors center Andrew Bogut said he expects to be 100% next season, unless "I go out and get hit by a car or something."
Lakers question: Dr. Jerry was the guy providing the checks and balances when son JIm took over. Who does that now that Dr. Buss is gone?
New story w/each Western team's record in the last 40 games - were the (somewhat healthy) Lakers elite? on.nba.com/14xRMjA
Get the hometown perspective as Grizzlies Live has the WCF covered home and away. Here's full schedule of shows; foxsportstennessee.com/nba/memphis-gr…
Caldwell-Pope is really good at getting his shoulders by his man on drives and shot-fakes. Struggles once he gets to the second level.
Phil Jackson talks about getting played by the Lakers on the tonight show: youtu.be/KIqS_o4bq_Q via @youtube
CSKA Moscow denied talks between Ettore Messina and NBA teams as Nets and Hawks. "We are used to these rumors. Messina signed for 3 years"
Sam Presti is not a genius anymore, eh? Nice guy, but wears dunce cap for Harden trade: sheridanhoops.com/2013/05/17/she…
Troy Weaver or Kevin Pritchard running Raps? Decision is Tim Leiweke's. In PDX, KP worked for Tim's brother Tod. bit.ly/13BnRIi
Watching Caldwell-Pope, he really lacks strength when he drives. Probably explains why he shoots so few shots in the paint. Has to improve.
Lloyd has a better chance of scoring a date with Mary than the Jazz do of winning this NBA Draft Lottery.
Harrison Barnes said he'll practice with the summer-league team, but doesn't know if he'll play in games. DGreen and FEzeli will both play.
Utahns who drive up to Idaho to buy those lottery tickets have about the same chance of winning as the Jazz do in this NBA Draft Lottery.
Good stuff here on Colangelo situation by @Doug Smith -- working to confirm: thestar.com/sports/basketb…
Jazz president Randy Rigby will be on stage in NYC to represent Utah in Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery. GM Dennis Lindsey will also be there.
Brian Hoyer signing only affects Thad Lewis, Yan Gomes belongs and Dion Waiters' future: Blog Roundup: H... bit.ly/13ty2ey #cavs
Caldwell-Pope isn't as good a prospect as Paul George, but games are sort of similar. KCP's off-ball defense could stand to improve tho
With Ben McLemore looking so-so and Nerlens Noel injured, talk at NBA Combine suggests this is year No. 1 draft pick finally gets traded.
Here's @DylanTMurphy explaining why D.J. Augustin is such a disaster on defense. sbn.to/11KFBmS
Pacers shooting free throws at practice. Good idea after 19 of 33 in Game 5 instagram.com/p/ZbJEIFkmRB/
This Durant vs. Something Kobe Said Two Years Ago quasi-controversy is among the dumber we as media have ginned up in a while. BK
Logic says Bryan Colangelo set a deadline on Toronto either picking up option or not. Other way around doesn't make sense.
Phil Jackson was on The Tonight Show last night, and talked about the Kobe/MJ debate. VIDEO: bit.ly/Z1Gs0M
Peyton Siva says he hopes he's an inspiration for other Samoans who want to play basketball, "Hopefully more will come," he said.
I saw two guys jump onto a 46-inch box from a seated position at @foundrycrossfit yesterday, so not impressed with these combine numbers.
Shane Battier on not growing a funny mustache during this long layoff: “This week, it’s all business. Very serious. Very serious.’’
LeBron on OKC: “You can’t replace Russell Westbrook. He’s an Olympian and if he continues on the path he’s on he’s a future Hall of Famer."
Adonis Thomas. 34.5" standing vert. 40.5 max vert. That's 10!!!! Players with a 40+ inch vert today. #NBACombine
Larkin said his coach changed it, he struggled the rest of the season, and that was the last season he played baseball
Shane Larkin, son of Barry, was taught hitting by Pete Rose and Tony Perez. When he was eight, his baseball coach told him his stance sucked
Exactly two years ago, Bryan Colangelo agreed in principle to a contract extension for two years, with a team option for the third.
LeBron says can shoot 90 percent from foul line, 50 pct from field and 40 percent on 3-pointers if makes it a goal: sulia.com/my_thoughts/71…
Victor Oladipo says he hopes Cody Zeller didn't beat him w/a 3.15 in 3/4 court drill. "He'll be texting me '3.15' w/a smiley face for days."
Make sure to stay tuned to KnicksNow.com today as Top 5 Plays of the Week & Knicks All-Access Weekly are coming soon...
CJ Leslie just recorded a ridiculous 10.19 sec lane agility drill. Top score at Combine and he's 6-9. #NBACombine
I've spoken to a few representatives for teams here at the combine that agree and would take Carter-Williams over Trey Burke.
LeBron: "I was actually hoping we would play Monday just so we can get moving but we’ll take the extra 2 days We got some guys banged up."
Michael Carter-Williams told me he feels like he's the best point guard in the draft. Says size, upside makes him better.
Kyle Singler, Jared from Subway, and neurosurgeon renaissance man Stan Barnwell among my guests today 12-3p on @750TheGame
Really want Thunder to sign or trade for Richard Hamilton, resulting in reaction from KD w/ headlines like "Durant praises Rip move"
LeBron said critics ripped him when averaged 38-8-8 in 09 East final loss to Magic & should have averaged 40-10-10: sulia.com/my_thoughts/6c…
Miami PG Shane Larkin said he had the fastest sprint and highest vertical leap of any player at the NBA Draft Combine.
On @truehoop, my look at what's really frustrating for this Sonics fan and what comes next: es.pn/109AoC6 (free!)
Per @HickoryHigh, most similar players to Shabazz Muhammad are Harrison Barnes and Gerald Henderson hickory-high.com/?page_id=7788
Phil appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" last night and said about Mike D'Antoni: "Mike, with the ... sulia.com/c/la-lakers/f/…
Shane Larkin's vertical was 44 inches at NBA Draft Chicago combine. "Our strength coach did a lot of work at Miami," Larkin told ESPN.
LeBron says “pretty cool’’ that Chris “Birdman’’ Andersen has unique personality and people want to look like him: sulia.com/my_thoughts/61…
Seven players: Larkin, McLemore, Oladipo, Siva, Carter-Williams, Canaan & McCallum with max verticals over 40 inches. #NBACombine
For those concerned - my wife sang the backgrounds with Mariah on the Idol finale and Carey did not lip sync eonline.com/news/420144/di…
Eagles play by play voice says he hates the Redskins more than the Cowboys m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sport…
Shane Larkin's 44 inch vertical is pretty insanse. Remember his dad making some crazy jumping catches for the Reds
Should Nick Saban get choked up about this? Vote here. rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/17/the…
The NBA is filled with guys who are "elite" athletes. It's the skilled elite athletes who separate themselves. Beware hot air #NBACombine
This is the best day ever to do a radio show. Lets do this SACRAMENTO! Listen here: bit.ly/13ov8YS
Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni speaks highly of new Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Phil Handy: Lakers c... bit.ly/16rrjZI #cavs
Bill Simmons on national TV: "Duncan is greatest of his generation." Loud Spurs fans on Twitter: "No one gives us any credit!!!"
LeBron said he’s physically ready for the East finals but not mentally ready since he doesn't know foe yet. sulia.com/my_thoughts/c7…
New on OregonLive: You be the GM: What's next for the Portland Trail Blazers? (open thread) bit.ly/10WhTSX
One thing about Grizz ... the Russ-less OKC team they choked out in Round 2 was limited & one-dimensional. Little fool's gold there.
This #NBACombine analysis is some of the greatest hot air available in this galaxy. Worst speculating based on data this side of Wall Street
LeBron on transition-"They don't even let me even get past halfcourt these days They just come and punch me in the face & it's a common foul
If Spurs played Pacers in Finals, not sure which fan base would get priority in the "NO ONE GIVES US CREDIT" whining hierarchy. Please stop.
Siva, Larkin, Kabongo, Carter-Williams with great lane agility numbers. Trey Burke & Lorenzo Brown not so much. #NBACombine
Dwyane Wade rips on crummy-dressed sports media members who have been criticizing his attire during playoffs. sulia.com/my_thoughts/ba…
Mitchell says his game is a lot like Kenneth Faried's. Comparable bodies. Mitchell is a beast.
I kind of want to tweet every sentence of this Warriors "fan fiction" parody from Grantland yesterday: grantland.com/story/_/id/927…
Say this about Tony Mitchell: Very upfront about his lapses in effort at North Texas. Says every team asks about it. Says he made mistakes
As bad as Jason Kidd is playing, the Pacers would take him right now to back-up Augustin. Did you see Lance Stephenson try to dribble?
Norris Cole says people keep emailing him the video of his dunk. "They don't realize how many times I've watched it already."
Knicks caught two huge breaks. No Rondo in first round, now George Hill is out. At least D.J. Augustin is competent. Boston didn't have a PG
Likely won't learn anything new on George Hill's availability today. He is "day-to-day" and that is all they are offering up.
Hungry for NBA Draft Combine info... checkout @HOOPSWORLD's 2013 NBA Draft Combine interviews here: ow.ly/l8Xoc
ESPNSIG: @Harrison Barnes 1st rook to avg 16pts 6 boards in a postseason since @David Robinson in 1990 - 5 have done it in the last 40 postseasons.
ESPNSIG: @Harrison Barnes 1er novato desde #DavidRobinson en promediar 16 pts/6 rebs en una postemporada - 5 lo han logrado en los ultimos 40 anos.
Someone just (seriously) called in to @markrsports and asked who Jeremy Lamb is and if he was on the team now. That says it all. #FreeLamb
Miami PG Shane Larkin testing very well. Just ran the fastest 3/4 court sprint of the combine
I've already made my reservations for Miami. The countdown to war against the Heat media has begun...
Scary moment earlier with Erick Green banging knees with Kabongo. Looked bad for a moment but thankfully he's OK. Just a bruise. #nbacombine
Source: #Clippers owner Donald Sterling scheduled to meet with coach Vinny Del Negro over weekend to determine fate | csnnw.com/blog/blazers-t…
Jazz fans (for sure) and Bucks fans (maybe) will take note. Dennis Schroeder, the German PG charging up... sulia.com/c/basketball/f…
Shane Larkin just turned in one of the best verticals at the NBA combine, a huge step in showing athleticism.
Shane Larkin. 34.5" standing vert. 44" max vert. Second biggest max vert we've had at combine ever. Kenny Gregory 45.5" in 2001
Today's #EOBPod is up! Talking Warriors, coaches, commercials, humility, fame, and faith with @SherwoodStrauss. cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-o…
He's baaaack. (Also, "dope" is street slang) @TheRealJRSmith2 #DopeArt instagram.com/p/ZbBOK0tfP7/
For everyone asking why Wolves didn't talk to Oladipo: They requested him but didn't get him from their list. NBA limits # of interviews
In the 1994 ECF, NY was down 3-2 & headed to INDY for Game 6… Starks responded w/ 1 of the best games of his career– forcing a Gm 7 (NY won)
J.R. Smith has draw comparisons to John Starks all season... Can J.R. shake off his slump & replicate one of Starks greatest games ?? (cont)
An aside on Boston. C's met with Victor Oladipo, who will likely be gone in top-ten. Met with Kelly Olynyk, too. Could be looking to move up
Maryland's Alex Len -- stress fracture surgery-- expects to be 100 percent healthy by late August.
Nice article about @Metta World Peace's advocacy for mental health awareness. AK 1.usa.gov/12hf9Mw
LeBron on transition: "They don't even let me get past halfcourt these days. They just come punch me in the face."
What is it about mayors? Lots of crazy examples across NA. Marion Berry; dude in Detroit. Ford. Every town in Florida probably ....
Report here indicates that J.J. Redick probably won't re-sign with the Bucks journaltimes.com/sports/basketb…
Kelly says doctors told him he will be at full strength in seven weeks. Says he met with Dallas, Boston and the LA Clippers.
6-6 SG Ricky Ledo was ruled academically ineligible before start of 2012-13 season and did not play 1 collegiate game. Did practice, however
When to use your best reliever? Don Mattingly seems to think the answer is, when he's most needed: ow.ly/l8VG3
SGs who said they haven't heard from Wolves: Jamaal Franklin, Seth Curry, Allen Crabbe. That doesn't mean necessarily they're not interested
Meanwhile, going to try to do some scouting on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope today. Has a lot of potential as a 3/D guy.
Duke's Ryan Kelly told me he wasn't surprised by the 14.8% body fat, highest in the combine. Says foot injury has him "not in shape at all."
Add Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to that list I just sent. The Georgia SG said he talked to Wolves last night
LeBron: "I had like 38-8-8." But people said he didn't do enough. "Yeah, I should have had 40-10-10."
Kentavious Caldwelk-Pope says he is a guard who "loves" to defend and who can be a "great" shooter
Unclear why or exactly when Mark Jackson let Kauffman go, but Kauffman a well-respected agent in NBA/coaching circles.
ESPN prattling on about Burke's so-so lane agility. Pick and roll D is about positioning more than lateral quickness. Not too worried.
LeBron says his 2007 ECF vs Detroit was his best, even though statistics were "absurd" against Orlando in 2009. "But we lost."
Isaiah Canaan: 33" standing vert. 40.5" max vert. GREAT numbers and day for Isaiah. #NBACombine
After listening to NBA teams constantly put positive spin on losing, it's nice to hear one GM tell me: "We suck. And it's on me to fix it."
From @mkimball011: The Thunder's season ended in monumental disappointment, but remember, things are still good: dailythunder.com/2013/05/its-go…
McLemore says the allegations from former coach Darius Cobb are a "personal attack" against both he and his family.
Heading to BBQ fest this afternoon and evening and then off to San Antonio tomorrow. Can't beat that combination
Totally legit question. Every year i hear big man going to work with Hakeem. Have any of them gotten considerably better?
Informal survey of SGs Wolves have/will talk to: Ben McLeMore, Tim Hardaway Jr., Ricky Ledo, Archie Goodwin, Reggie Bullock, Vander Blue
coming up next - @FlyerGrizBlog is here. Been working on his series preview - listen live - player.tritonmedia.com/entercom/WMFSFM - or 92.9 FM
McLemore insisted Blackstock was merely a family friend that has helped advise Ben and his family.
Fun little tidbit from that Kawhi piece: When Leonard played in the second round without Duncan (59 min), he posted a 100% eFG%.
Chris Grant: "We don’t concentrate on if a draft is good or bad. Where we’re picking, can we get a player who is going to be a good fit?"
Hero with a pink backpack (rookie hazing by Marcus Camby) is Chris Copeland of #Knicks. Game 5 column: sheridanhoops.com/2013/05/17/ham…
Mark Friedman says he wants to retire the no. 7 in honor of KJ. @whitneyfredette better tell Jimmer to switch back to 32 then. #SacKings
For the record, I don't think leaving Colangelo hanging is unfair. I just think it's counter-intuitive and unproductive.
Caleb Porter: "You can't yell at men. You can't treat a grown man like that, yelling at him, and mistreating him." tinyurl.com/ae4j3kp
But Tellem negotiating for Jackson w/Warriors doesn't guarantee anything beyond very good relationships.
Myers was Tellem's right-hand man for many years, and Tellem is one of Jerry West's oldest and best friends.
Also amazing articles about 1972 WCF Bucks v Lakers series. Jabbar v. Wilt and West v. Oscar.
Woodson: "When we started the playoffs, I went w/ veteran guys…" Woody says he wasn't comfortable playing youngsters until offense struggled
Griz will auction off the warm-up shirt Tony Allen threw on the court in Game 5 at OKC. It will be autographed. Details being worked out.
SF Chronicle reports Mark Jackson fired agent Steven Kauffman recently & now represented by Arn Tellem, who has ties to Myers, Guber, West.
Just got done talking to Duke's Ryan Kelly, a jump-shooting big man that says his game is most like Dirk and Ryan Anderson. Like this kid.
Sounds like Trevor Mbakwe had an impressive sprint at the combine. I wrote about his long path to the draft in March: foxsportsnorth.com/collegebasketb…
The Lakers might be looking to make a big move to get a first round draft pick. Details: bit.ly/18Qsl00
Mike Woodson, on ESPN radio, says Chris Copeland will "absolutely" receive continue to see plenty of minutes going forward.
For first time, Woodson admitted didn't think Copeland was making team out of training camp despite nice summer league. Not strong enuff.
Mark Jackson’s future: No 4th-year option pick-up yet, but a longer deal could be coming this off-season (I th... bit.ly/14cFbmr
In this notebook, @Mike Monroe details a clutch finish to a horrible night for Tony Parker expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
Why Tim Duncan sat at the end of Game 6 -- he will need the rest, writes @Buck Harvey expressnews.com/sports/columni…
KJ says he was asked by NBA if there was enough political will to get an arena done. Clearly there was based on council votes.
The "while you were sleeping" links dump: Back in the WCF finals, Tim Duncan senses own hoops mortality. expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a…
Here's some info on the Drew League, which opens its 40th anniversary season Saturday ... sulia.com/c/la-lakers/f/…
Woodson, to ESPN Radio, on why he canceled Wednesday appearance: "My plate was filled. ... I was really busy."
coming up next - @David Thorpe picked Grizz in 6 vs Clips, Grizz in 5 vs OKC - what's he got now? listen live - player.tritonmedia.com/entercom/#WMFS…
Awesome MT @Nick_Offerman: I doff my cap to thee, Dunder Mifflin. You made me. Forever thanks for the goddamn bounty of laughs and tears.
On Kawhi Leonard and the opportunities afforded by positional fluidity: nba.si.com/2013/05/17/kaw…
Mike Woodson on J.R. Smith's performance last night. "There's no question he can do a lot more. (But) I thought he sulia.com/c/new-york-kni…
Murray State's Isaiah Canaan looking impressive in PG drills right now in 2-on-2 action. #NBACombine
Here are a few of the pics from dudes kissing @EmilyJonesFSN on their TV screen last night: benandskin.com/whole-lot-of-e… #ThisJustGotCreepy
The rankings of the most painful reporters on today's conference call with Mike Woodson: 3. Jared from ESPN, 2. Logan of Newsday, 1. BOTP
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