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Friday, May 17

Jimmy Spencer

Warriors future: includes video reaction and my exclusive conversation with Warriors adviser Jerry West bleacherreport.com/articles/16427… @BR_NBA

Michael Lee

Alex Len: "I think 10 years from now, I'll be the best player out of this draft." #terps

Chad Ford

Cody Zeller's standing vert of 35.5" was highest ever recorded for player 6-9 or taller in last decade. #NBADraftCombine

Tim Kawakami

Mostly, the pick would cost money. The source emphasized that GSWs haven't made any decisions. Could look for more veteran help.

Eli Savoie

We are underway on Sports 56 Middays. Lots of Grizzlies talk and @pressthepace previews the Preakness sports56whbq.com

Kevin Ding

"How Phil Jackson can still teach the Lakers": My column on Phil, his new book, Kobe and Lakers' future: bit.ly/106lVn1 ($)

Tim Kawakami

NBA source: If they choose, GSWs believe they can acquire either 1st- or 2nd round pick in this draft. They have no picks at the moment.

Howard Beck

Knicks Losing the Scrum at the 3-Point Line nyti.ms/149frY7

Howard Beck

Concussion Sidelines Pacers’ Hill nyti.ms/14xaTdy

Howard Beck

Some Relief for JR Smith, From Critics and Slump nyti.ms/14xaGXZ

Zach Lowe

To quote Ralph Wiggum, whenever I get coffee at the Dunkin Donuts in Penn Station, it tastes like burning.

Howard Beck

Teetering Knicks Gain Foothold nyti.ms/149TgRE

Mark Woods

Yahoo reporting the Atlanta Hawks could choose CSKA Moscow's Ettore Messina as their new coach.

Niki Bakouli

Once more then! @Pilar Casado of Cope Radio says: Spanoulis is a genius! Thanks for your time! eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…@Pilar Casado

Kurt Helin

Knicks want to keep Chris Copeland this summer, but it isn’t that simple dlvr.it/3NfjJk

Chad Ford

Jeff Withey: 26.5" standing vert. 29" max vert. 3.47 sec sprint. 12.49 agility drill. #NBADraftCombine

Mike Prada

Long post on why Pop benched Tim Duncan and why it worked coming shortly.

David Mayo

Cody Zeller does 17 reps of 185 bench. Anyone who lifts seriously will tell you bench is almost worthless move but that's a good #.

Rick Bonnell

I know Kelly has a foot injury, so he can't run right now. But 14.8% body fat? He must love that "Hot Donuts Now" sign.

Jorge Sierra

Updated: Coach openings and candidates. po.st/PU2IPT

Sean Deveney

Just saw Indiana's Cody Zeller put up 185 lbs 17 times (depending on whether they count the final one) on the press. That ain't weak.

Rick Bonnell

Duke's Ryan Kelly had by far the highest body-fat content at the NBA draft combine at 14.8%. Only 2 others were above 10%.

Ethan J. Skolnick

Check out the Positive Coaching Alliance, one of the youth sports entities that has endorsed "Raising Your Game" positivecoach.org

Chris Haynes

Duke PG Seth Curry officially stands 6' 1" without shoes, 6' 3" with shoes. He's at 9 percent body fat, highest among PGs attending combine.

David Mayo

Former #Hoosiers star Cody Zeller easily testing best among bigs. Leaping, sprinting, lane agility: If it's a decathlon, he wins.

Jeff Wade

So happy to break out the Wash/Dead Prez theme song again today. The great Ron Washington joins us at 3:00 on the Ben & Skin Show - 105.3 FM

Jonathan Givony

Ricky Ledo was great yesterday but he's struggled quite a bit today. Not shooting or defending well & seems to lack confidence. Project guy?

Kevin Pelton

What makes that unlikely for George Hill is that we don't know when his 24-hour symptom-free period will start.

Bill Simmons

My new favorite TV show: "The Baby Bachelor." Too bad they couldn't afford Chris Harrison though. es.pn/111TIg7

Chad Ford

Tim Hardaway Jr a big standout here in Day 2 in the drills. So competitive and just a pro #NBADraftCombine

Lang Greene

And with the NBA combine in full swing, I wrote about how Bobcats can't afford to whiff this year in the draft po.st/TukMq3

Niki Bakouli

Maria Pilar Casado of Cope Radio says: Spanoulis is a genius! eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…

David Mayo

So Rudy Gobert can't jump. When you can stand flat-footed and reach 9' 7" off the floor, with 7-8 1/2 wingspan, does it matter?

Kevin Pelton

Possible to miss only 1 game from a concussion under current NBA policy. Darrell Arthur suffered one on Friday, played Monday.

Sam Amick

In a parking lot chat with USAT, Vivek Ranadive cautions of Kings: "It's not going to be an overnight miracle." - usat.ly/15TmBnJ

Chris Herring

Knicks/Jets beat reporter life MT @DWAZ73: That moment you pick up your phone, look at Twitter & see something that makes u shake your head.

Tom Ziller

Pretty obvious name to watch for Kings GM position: Travis Schlenk from the Warriors. Vivek knows him well.

Jessica Camerato

The Celtics bench in that Game 7 in 2009: Eddie House, Stephon Marbury, Brian Scalabrine, Tony Allen, Gabe Pruitt, Mikki Moore, Bill Walker

Emiliano Carchia

Jason Kidd has not scored a single point over the past nine games for the Knicks. Jason Kidd has missed all 17 of his attempts from field

Niki Bakouli

Jorge Sierra and @Jorge Sierra are telling to Eurohoops: Respect and objections eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…

Chad Ford

Cody Zeller with the fastest sprint time among bigs 3.15 sec

Jessica Camerato

Four years ago today, the Orlando Magic eliminated the KG-less Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Chad Ford

Kenny Kadji with a surprising 38" max vert and a 34" standing vert. Very surprising.

Sam Amico

Been having trouble spelling Combine names: It's Rudy Gobert; CJ McCollum. But until they make the NBA, I don't care. #justkiddingkids

Craig Stouffer

No setbacks for Chris Pontius this week. "Best I've felt since the injury happened." #DCU

Gary Lee

Wait . . . @DodgersNation said the Dodgers won a Series? Holy Crap . . what's going on?

Lang Greene

HOOPSWORLD's 2013 NBA Draft Combine coverage can be found here ... plenty of video interviews here for you po.st/NAg4gu

Kamenetzky Brothers

PODCAST! Where is Dwight going? If he leaves, does it bring disaster or opportunity? ow.ly/l8yUm

Earl K. Sneed

Just learned that Popeye Jones' son has a chance to be the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft. Yeah, hockey! Who knew?

Chad Ford

Mason Plumlee with a 10.89 sec lane agility drill and a 3.29 3/4 court sprint. Good numbers. No surprise.

Chris Haynes

Gonzaga lottery bound C Kelly Olynyk stands 6' 10.75" without shoes and 7' 0" with shoes. His wingspan is 6' 9.75" and he's at 6.7 body fat.

Niki Bakouli

Simonas Baranauskas of @LithuaniaBasket thinks says: Divine intervention by Spanoulis and co! eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…

Josh Newman

Mike Woodson will address the media via conference call at 1 p.m. Team is off today in anticipation of Game 6 tomorrow in Indianapolis

Gary Lee

Good Morning & Congratulations to all the new 2013 Graduates celebrating a huge accomplishment today!

Jonathan Givony

Fairly long two on two half-court session here among the SGs giving us a decent chance to evaluate players' ball-handling/on-ball defense.

Niki Bakouli

Tvrtko Puljic of @SportskeNovost1 believes: True grit makes everything possible eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…

Jim Eichenhofer

Fan feedback: What impressed you most about New Orleans PG Brian Roberts' play during the second half of the 2012-13 season?

Chad Ford

Cody Zeller with a 37.5" max vert and a good 10.82 sec lane agility drill. Best athlete of the centers here from a testing standpoint.

Sam Amico

Cavs GM Chris Grant says he doesn't think this is weak draft. Also, expect Cavs to try to be bigger players in free agency than recent years

Niki Bakouli

Predrag Saric of @Sportski_Zurnal talks about Bartzokas’ place in history and the “miracle squad”! eurohoops.net/2013/05/one-on…

Chris Mannix

On Zeller's wingspan: 6-10 3/4 isn't great for a 7-footer, but it's nearly three inches longer than the 6-8 reported during the season.

Sean Deveney

Asked CJ McCollum and an NBA GM about sexual orientation questions in draft interviews. Both said it's not happening. aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013…

Dan Steinberg

Ovechkin's face after blocking that shot in Game 6 washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sport…

Sean Deveney

More about the mystery tootchache suffered by Dennis Schroeder--who won't be in Treviso, raising promise questions: aol.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013…

Chad Ford

Vander Blue and Ricky Ledo on the floor wrestling for the ball. Competition much more intense today. #NBADraftCombine

Steve Popper

Reading @torontostar stories on Mayor Ford and crackpipe video, suddenly cracking down on soda doesn't seem so bad. #atleasthealthcareisgood

Chad Ford

Mason Plumlee with a 36" max vert. Steven Adams with a 33" max vert. #NBADraftCombine

Jonathan Givony

Thing to keep in mind is there are plenty of guys in the NBA who couldn't shoot a lick between age 18-20 and developed into solid shooters.

Sam Amick

In story: A look at who Ranadive might bring from Warriors, & Chris Mullin addressing buzz that he'll be involved - usat.ly/15TmBnJ

Chad Ford

Rudy Gobert with a 25 inch standing vertical and a 29" max vert. Not great numbers.

Jonathan Givony

How B.J. Young shot 40% for 3 as a freshman is one of the world's great mysteries. He's shot the ball 100 different ways here. None working.

David Aldridge

For all those saying players could wear lifts: have everyone wear the same brand/type of shoes when being measured.

Jonathan Givony

Gotta feel for Archie Goodwin. He really can't buy a basket here in Chicago. Seems to be a mental thing at this point. He's better than this

Sam Amick

At USAT: One chapter ends & another begins for Vivek Ranadive, the new Sacramento Kings owner with much work to do- usat.ly/15TmBnJ

Larry Lage

Charles Woodson's agent tells AP Woodson will visit with Oakland on Tuesday...would've gone sooner, but he's doing charity work in Ann Arbor

Dan Steinberg

Sally Jenkins on the Caps: "Hear that sound? It’s unmistakable. It’s the sound of a losing attitude." wapo.st/13sPHTR

Chris Haynes

Without shoes UCLA lottery prospect G/F Shabazz Muhammad stands 6' 4.75". With shoes he's 6' 6.25". He's at 9 percent body fat.

Paul Coro

There is no surefire star waiting at No. 1 if the #Suns get lucky in the lottery. It's McLemore or Noel. bit.ly/15TfvQ4

Niki Bakouli

We wish happy happy birthday and a healthy and wonderful life for @DrewNicholas12

Chris Mannix

Cody Zeller isn't participating in drills but his strong measurements (wingspan, body fat, vertical) make the combine a win for him

Chad Ford

Cody Zeller with a VERY impressive 35.5" standing vertical. Wow. Mason Plumlee 30.5" standing vert

Tommy Dee

Woodson Needed To Have a Big Game and Did at the Right Time @Knicks_PR thanks to this adjustment theknicksblog.com/knicks/flex-ap…#Knicks #pacers

David Aldridge

Will ask one more time re: measurements from Pre-Draft camp--why do they bother measuring without shoes? Does anyone play without shoes?

Jonathan Givony

Allen Crabbe and Tim Hardaway Jr seem to be showing the highest skill-level in the shooting guard group. Caldwell-Pope struggling again.

Dan Steinberg

Alex Ovechkin texted this photo to the Caps team doctor to make sure he was wearing his walking boot correctly wapo.st/109b6UH

Ira Winderman

Also, Kenny Kadji: 6-8 3/4 without shoes, 6-10 with shoes (241.6 pounds)

Jorge Sierra

Pacers-Knicks in pictures. po.st/xGSCHb

Josh Robbins

Two Magic strength coaches -- Joe Rogowski and Anthony Harvey -- are helping run the tests, as are other teams' strength coaches.

Alex Kennedy

Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, Trey Burke and Shabazz Muhammad all believe they have a shot at being the No. 1 pick: tinyurl.com/ay9phje

Ira Winderman

Two important NBA combine numbers for Shane Larkin: Height without shoes 5-10 1/4. With shoes: 5-11 1/2. (Also, weight 170.8).

Josh Robbins

The physical tests, like the vertical jump, are underway at the NBA Draft Combine.

Niki Bakouli

Yes, Loukas Mavrokefalidis with this legendary jersey of @FCBbasket! http://t.co/xIvX9MaDO0

Chris Mannix

Seattle group could not have been any stronger. Deep pocketed, passionate owner(s). Arena deal. Disappointed, but their time will come.

Chad Ford

Steven Adams with a 28.5 inch standing vertical leap

Sam Amico

NBA Draft Combine notes from last night: Lakers, Hawks may aim for lottery pick; McCullom, Porter, Muhammad, more. tinyurl.com/axngod9

Jonathan Givony

SG crop is playing something resembling actual basketball now - 4 on 3 half-court. Unfortunately too little to draw any real conclusions...

Alex Kennedy

2013 NBA Draft Combine Measurements: tinyurl.com/b5v7q5a

Bill Simmons

Excited to spend next 2 weeks in 2 cities I've never been to: San Antonio + Memphis. Right now Dry Rub BBQ is a -130 favorite over TexMex.

Joe Kotoch

Steven Adams vertical looked really impressive from where I saw it. He can get up for a 7 footer.

Tom Ziller

The Sacramento Kings' new dawn under @Vivek. sbn.to/14bYLPA

Jonathan Givony

DX NBA Combine Interviews: Shabazz Muhammad, Glen Rice Jr, Reggie Bullock, Tim Hardaway Jr bit.ly/1099LwY

Kurt Helin

Report: “Growing sentiment” Redick not returning to Bucks dlvr.it/3Nf7t4

Doug Smith

Five minutes at NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, friend comes over, shaking his head: "Your Mayor. Wow"

Eric Koreen

Proposed book: collected first-person accounts of City Hall reporters during Ford's tenure. I'll buy 10 copies.

Sam Amico

That said, some teams don't like Oladipo's game, think he's just an athlete. Hearing Cavs one of them, although not directly from them.

Tom Ziller

.@Chris Mannix reports NBA owners offered to refund Hansen $30 million he gave to Maloofs in January. He declined. Very noble.

Jared Zwerling

Chris Copeland gives the Pacers a reason to worry ... My latest story here -- espn.go.com/blog/new-york/… #Knicks #ChrisCopeland

Eric Koreen

I believe it was @thekeenanwire who said Rob Ford isn't really into being mayor, just running for mayor. That's kind of it.

Sam Amico

Indiana G Victor Oladipo came off very well at NBA Draft Combine. Looked great in drills, strong interviews with teams, a hit w/the media.

Michael Eaves

Jason Whitlock on Billy Hunter lawsuit against Derek Fisher and the #NBA Players Association msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/bill…

Mike Finger

How old is the Axtell story? E-N called me on spring break to help cover it. And I couldn't get email at the folks' house.

Josh Newman

Steven Adams has created a bit of a buzz the last two days. Crazy to see how far he's come since arriving at ND Prep zagsblog.com/articles/futur…

Trey Kerby

#TBJ / WATCH LIVE — Ep. 989, May 17 dlvr.it/3Ndxr9

Ira Winderman

If Heat make NBA Finals, their home dates would be: Thu. June 6, Sun. June 9, Tue. June 18 and Thu. June 20. Road: June 11, 13, 16.

Arash Markazi

Congratulations to all my USC friends getting hammered at the 9-0 right now before graduation.

Emiliano Carchia

Gediminas Orelik pens a two-year deal with Lietuvos Rytas sportando.net/eng/europe/lit…

Scott Howard-Cooper

The official measurements have been released at the pre-draft combine in Chicago. Rudy Gobert, as expected, has... sulia.com/c/basketball/f…

Dan Steinberg

One Caps season ticket holder lives in Kuwait, and bought an open-ended ticket to DC for the playoffs wapo.st/19EEVwZ

Dan Steinberg

Bryce and Johnny Football are bffs twitpic.com/cr7liu (via @Cut4)

Marc Berman

Where there's Cope, there's hope. My game story. nyp.st/13AZc6O

Chris Mannix

Ownership sources agree the involvement of David Stern was critical in the process. Kings were in constant contact. Seattle group wasn't.

Chris Mannix

Sources also say that hedge fund manager Chris Hansen will not file any lawsuits in relation to the Kings/Seattle situation.

Chris Sheridan

With their season in the balance, the #Knicks lived to play another day because of ... Chris Copeland? sulia.com/my_thoughts/cd…

Chad Ford

Steven Adams actually shot 72% from the floor in 15 footer on Thursday.

Chris Mannix

League sources say owners offered to pay Hansen-Ballmer group the $30 million non-refundable deposit they paid the Maloofs. They declined

Roland Lazenby

Truth is, Lakers fans are mostly numb right now.

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade

Combine stats: Heaviest Colton Iverson 262.8, tallest Kenny Kadji 7-3, most body fat Ryan Kelly 14.8, shortest Pierre Jackson 5-10.5

Mike Finger

Notable spring/summer Texas graduates: Vince Young, Case McCoy, Austin "169 pitches" Wood, and ... Luke Axtell.

Steve Kyler

For those that care about such things... the 2013 NBA Draft Combine Measurements.... ow.ly/l8obS

Chris Sheridan

Does Kobe Bryant belong in the same breath as Michael Jordan? sulia.com/my_thoughts/5c…

Roland Lazenby

The money is great for the trust fund babies, but the Lakers always have to do a lot of splainin' about that huge TV deal. Yes, but...

Jonah Ballow

ICYMI, #Knicks stiff-arm elimination in Game 5 win: on.knicks.com/1854HLY

Roland Lazenby

When the Lakers have won big, they've always had a great player in the post. Could they find themselves without both Pau and DHo next year?

Dan Steinberg

"Barry declined to offer advice for Ford, saying that he's too focused on the residents of Ward 8." is.gd/KIaNSu

Vincent Ellis

#ESPN says "30 for 30" documentary on Bad Boys not coming until 2014. Will be produced by NBA Entertainment. #Pistons

Roland Lazenby

Woulda been good training for Jim Buss to dial people up and ask 'em for those big bucks for season tickets. That's why Jeanie's so sharp

Roland Lazenby

The Lakers season ticket sales people are dialing up folks+having interesting conversations about next year. Who'll be back+who won't.

Kurt Helin

Kevin Durant says it was not a wasted year; has good perspective on hoops, life dlvr.it/3NdnDY

Steve Bulpett

Ainge says Celts need to make major moves regardless of whether Pierce and Garnett stay. bit.ly/106Yw4Z

Dan Steinberg

Oh man, these Maryland women's lacrosse sticks wapo.st/185Y6RF

Tom Ziller

.@SBN_Ricky introduces you to Dennis Schroder, who will soon become the first German skateboarder in the NBA. sbn.to/14bND5h

Paul Coro

The #Suns coaching search began with Lindsey Hunter's interview but moves on to more likely NBA assistant coaches. bit.ly/17F4od4

Henry Abbott

Twitter game! Longest possible string of linked NBA first and last names. Example: CP3 + Paul George + George Hill = Chris Paul George Hill

Emiliano Carchia

On Jasmin Repesa, Unicaja Malaga and the Croatian NT at Eurobasket sportando.net/eng/europe/spa…

Al Iannazzone

Knicks notes: Woodson sticks with Copeland as Kidd and Stoudemire sit and watch : newsday.com/sports/basketb…

Scott Howard-Cooper

I'll say this about Shabazz: He isn't ducking the competition. Most top prospects sit out here every year. Muhammad has been on the court.

Paul Coro

A link that works for the video to UA's Solomon Hill talking at the draft combine. bit.ly/14wV3j7

Chris Sheridan

Phil Jax compares MJ and Kobe in detail, Noah says watching Rose not play difficult, Young responds to assault claim: sheridanhoops.com/2013/05/17/sh-…

Al Iannazzone

Knicks didn't want their season to end last night, and sent the series back to Indiana with 10-point win: newsday.com/sports/basketb…

Jeff Caplan

As many are noting, Spurs-Grizz reg season included key absences on both sides & a scheduling quirk. That's the NBA. Still very competitive.

Michael Eaves

Tweet your Vote @FoxSportsWest for tonight's #Angels poll! Who has the best swing in baseball? #MikeTrout #MattKemp #JoeMauer

Steven Adams continues to tantalize GM's with his potential. Having a very good two days here. His high skill level is real.

Niki Bakouli

Only in Greece! D. Giannakopoulos owner of @paobcgr was called by the sportsmanship committee. He went there today, but nobody was present

Jarrod Gillis

Spurs have the depth to give the Grizz problems. Grizz have Gasol & Randolph. Whichever asset outweighs the other should be the difference

Jonathan Givony

Teams are all over the map on Mike Muscala. Some thing he's a major sleeper. Others don't think he's a NBA player at all. I like him a lot.

Tom Ziller

If you start a column on Derrick Rose with "You owed us more" (my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/ar…) I'm going to go ahead and close the tab.

Jeff McDonald

Tony Parker made more 3-point shots than 2-point shots last night. No way that's happened before.

Jonathan Givony

Jeff Withey clearly more of a 5 on 5 guy. Body doesn't look great compared to other big men, and he hasn't been so impressive in the drills.

Emiliano Carchia

Spahija for Croatian NT? Repesa: 'He is available and he is ready to take the national team. He is a great coach'

Lang Greene

Gorgui Dieng would be an interesting prospect for Atlanta Hawks if still available in middle of the first round. Size and athleticism.

Jonathan Givony

Kelly Olynyk clearly the most skilled big man here. Looks like a guard with his handle and jumper. Measured just 6-10 wingspan vs 7-0 height

Earl K. Sneed

Carlisle: "There's value in this draft. Our job is to find it." More to come on Mavs.com soon.

Jarrod Gillis

Splitter, Diaw and Leonard, who all played exceptionally well against the Warriors in spots, will have to be even better against the Grizz

Lang Greene

There will be nothing flashy about the Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs series, just rough and tough basketball. The way I like it.

Jonathan Givony

Steven Adams continues to show a better than expected skill-level in the drills. Doesn't seem to be thinking as much. Just competing hard.

Emiliano Carchia

Repesa on Croatian NT at Eurobasket: 'But if Repesa will not be the coach, then Croatia will have a better coach than Repesa"

Emiliano Carchia

Repesa to FIBAEurope on EuroBasket: "Malaga has an option on my contract Two days after the last official game, they will take a decision"

Andrew Perna

I'm hoping to have something of substance on concussions later today. Travel and other tasks may delay a bit.

Scott Agness

There are about 1,500 tickets available for Game 6 on Sat., mostly in club and balcony levels. Details at Pacers.com/Playoffs #GoldOut

Earl K. Sneed

Just spoke to @DallasMavs coach Rick Carlisle, who says there's guys he likes in the draft that others might not like.

Jeff Wade

Think the Grizz have a better shot at stopping the Miami championship parade than the Spurs, what say you? Not that chances good either way

Arash Markazi

ICYMI: My column from last night's Kings-Sharks game. espn.go.com/los-angeles/nh…

Conrad Brunner

Forbes reports a range of 5 days out (Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) to 27 (Chris Kaman), but not a comprehensive list.

Jonathan Givony

DX NBA Combine Interviews: Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, Otto Porter, Trey Burke bit.ly/YOvPfm

Conrad Brunner

NBA types, help me out: what's the least time missed by a concussed player under the league's new concussion protocol?

Chris Mannix

Only true 7-footer (w/out shoes): Rudy Gobert. Steven Adams, Colton Iverson, Kelly Olynyk, Mason Plumlee, Jeff Withey, Zeller 7-feet w/shoes

Lang Greene

So much was made about Harrison Barnes and whether he could contribute during big games ... Good to see him thriving on the big stage

Eric Koreen

Toronto really is the centre of the universe today.

Marc Berman

Rihanna's nasty Instagram could turn into turning point of series. It finally got JR going whereas Woody had failed.

Jeff Caplan

In reg season, Spurs/Grizz split 4 gms, home team won each. Two gms went to OT, another decided by 2 pts. Only 1 meeting post-Gay trade.

Pete Pranica

Interesting that @ESPN_Colin skips over Griz when talking about healthiest teams. Last game missed by a starter was in March. #research

James Ham

ICYMI late last night, there is a 10am press conference this morning at City Hall. Presumably to announce the sale of the Kings to @Vivek

Lang Greene

Harrison Barnes became first rookie to average 16 points and six rebounds during playoffs since David Robinson in 1990 (min 10 games)

Chris Mannix

Looking at the official measurements: Cody Zeller with a wingspan of 6-10 3/4, wider than previously listed. Zeller also with 4.75% body fat

Paul Coro

A look at how #Suns draft prospects and three in-state locals measured up at the combine. bit.ly/13syr0U

Brian Mahoney

Without their point guard, the #Pacers fumble away their first chance to advance. bigstory.ap.org/article/withou…

Jarrod Gillis

Check out the Warriors recent NBA Draft & regular season record history, current salaries, rosters and team headlines hardwoodcanvas.com/teams/golden-s…

Roland Lazenby

There's all this success, and all these hungry egos. They'll be sitting around in hoops heaven soon enough, arguing over who gets the credit

James Ham

Report: Ranadivé group finalizes agreement to purchase Sacramento Kings from Maloofs shar.es/Zv4M2 via @sharethis

Tom Ziller

Gosh, that first Warriors-Kings playoff series is going to be magical in both arenas.

Josh Newman

Next point on Len, courtesy of Tom Penn: Big guy with a stress fracture in his foot already. Giant red flag if you're a GM.

Roland Lazenby

But let's keep this straight. We wouldn't know about Tex or Phil if it weren't for MJ. They guided the storm.

Mark Kreidler

Great pitching performance by #UCLA commit Matt Trask. "Sacbee - Davis' Trask blanks Jesuit in baseball playoffs sacb.ee/15S9bZd"

Alvaro Martin

Next NBA Playoffs telecasts on ESPN Latin America: NYKvsIND on Saturday and MEMvsSAS on Sunday, alongside @CoachCMorales.

Josh Newman

Fran Fraschilla on Alex Len: "I'd be willing to take him in the top 3 because its hard to find guys that size who can be a starting center."

Roland Lazenby

Krause worked insanely hard as a scout, disrespected at every turn. But he identified Phil as a coaching talent and Tex as absolute genius.

Josh Robbins

PG Shane Larkin, from Orlando and UMiami, had the 2nd-lowest body fat percentage at the combine, at 3.8 percent.

Dan Steinberg

Oates, on if he could beat up Torts: "Yeah. Easily." wapo.st/11JZYk1

Alvaro Martin

Proximos partidos de playoff de NBA por ESPN en America Latina: NYKvsIND el sabado y MEMvsSAS el domingo, junto al @CoachCMorales.

Chris Mannix

Draft Notebook: The Shabazz Muhammad debate continues, Cody Zeller talks wingspan, why Mike Muscalla studies Kobe bit.ly/149tTzq

Scott Howard-Cooper

I don't expect that kind of free fall for Muhammad. That it's not hard to find NBA people thinking it could happen means something, though.

Dan Steinberg

Oates on Torts: "I think he’s out of line. He should be worrying about his own series. We didn’t whine once." wapo.st/11JZYk1

Roland Lazenby

Yes, Jerry Krause is perhaps basketball's ultimate asshole, but Phil would be coaching junior high ball somewhere were it not for Krause.

Tina Cervasio

Our MSG Networks Studio Crew Breaks down #Knicks Game 5 win:... fb.me/1A860mZUf

Roland Lazenby

The Phil Jackson book I would like to read would be the one he writes about Tex Winter. I hope he does it.

Scott Howard-Cooper

Latest draft hit for Shabazz Muhammad: Several execs say they would not be surprised if he falls out of the lottery. on.nba.com/12z1eTG

Arash Markazi

The U.S. team will now now compete against a squad from Russia and Canada but hopefully refunds will be made available to the Iranian fans.

James Ham

Cowbell Kingdom Podcast Ep 93: Where the Sacramento Kings go now under new ownership shar.es/Zv6Dz via @sharethis

Roland Lazenby

In all fairness, Phil's opposition to Kobe was a good thing in many ways. Good coaching. Kobe knows he was blessed to play for Tex+Phil.

Jarrod Gillis

Maloofs agree to $535M deal to sell Kings...Sloan won't coach Bucks...Rihanna sheds light on J.R. Smith's struggles hardwoodcanvas.com/nba-headlines/

Alan Hahn

The NBA's concussion procedures, directly from the league. Not a simple process at all. More: sulia.com/c/new-york-kni…

Jorge Sierra

New cheerleader galleries: Washington Wizards dancers. po.st/HPLAk1

Jonathan Givony

First session of the final day of NBA Combine drills going on. Big men going at it. #nbacombine

Zach Lowe

My "We Went There" dispatch from an ugly game at Madison Square Garden last night: grantland.com/blog/the-trian…

Arash Markazi

No official reason was given for their abrupt departure after competing against the U.S. in New York on Wednesday.

Roland Lazenby

Michael is the man for having done what he did in the first place. Kobe is the man for embracing that challenge in the way no other could.

Marc Berman

Woodson very superstitious and works with what won. Doubtful Kidd or Stoud play in second half rest of series.

Arash Markazi

The Iranian national wrestling team was scheduled to compete against the U.S. in L.A. on Sunday but they have left and departed for Iran.

Zach Lowe

Manu with some vintage Manu passes in this game -- lobs over fronts in the post, long transition hit-aheads, no-look jump passes. Genius.

Jarrod Gillis

Updated 2013 NBA Playoffs bracket...3 teams in...Western Conference Finals set...Highlights from Thursday night hardwoodcanvas.com/#.UZY4g0wEtoc.…

Roland Lazenby

Michael vs. Kobe? I feel privileged to have spent part of my career covering both. No need for sweeping statements. They're different.

Emiliano Carchia

Turkish TBL Playoffs Analysis via @CanPelister sportando.net/eng/europe/tur…

Roland Lazenby

Phil was a masterful coach. As Krause said, he was masterful at picking Tex's brain. It was the combo of the 2. Tex+Phil. Or Phil+Tex.

Eric Koreen

Last time there was an earthquake in Toronto, I was in the office. I believe I screamed, "I don't want to die in here."

Ira Winderman

Watching the "butt fumble" every Friday morning never gets old.

Chad Ford

From last night: Want actual measurements for all 60+ players at the NBA Draft Combine? We have them here: insider.espn.go.com/nba/draft2013/… (insider)

Steve Popper

Basketball news: I added it up and I mentioned Rihanna more than Amar'e yesterday. The NBA. It's fantastic.

Dan Steinberg

Email: "I ran across your site washingtonpost.com while surfing the net and would like to exchange links with you."

Andrew Perna

#Pacers Miss Chance To Steal Game 5, Forced To Head Home For Another Shot To End Series -- bit.ly/16q6P3u

Chad Ford

Top NBA 3 point shooter from Thur NBA Draft Combine: Tim Hardaway Jr 19-for-25

Tom Withers

#Indians say Brett Myers will make three-inning rehab start tonight for Akron.

Alan Hahn

According to NBA, impossible to predict/set a timetable on player returning from concussion. Various stages, tests that must be passed.

Brian May

Mayor @Kevin Johnson says the new arena will be open in 2016 and finishes his live interview on News10 with "Long Live the Kings"

Roland Lazenby

After 2002, Phil relegated Tex to a seat behind him on the bench. Tex was deeply hurt by that too. Saw Phil as hungry for the credit.

Micah Hart

If you register the kiddos for an #ATLHawks summer camp by June 1, you get $25 off per kid. Happy Friday! on.nba.com/13L0mOG

Eric Koreen

Headlines from tomorrow: Crackin' and Quakin'

Roland Lazenby

Without Krause matching Phil+Tex, Tex would have retired. Tex was the triangle mind. Phil made it come alive with the players. Phil was key

Kamenetzky Brothers

Very cool, on PJax from the NYT Magazine: ow.ly/l8e7x BK

Roland Lazenby

When Tim Duncan worked with Tex+Phil at All Stars for the 1st time, he told me, "It's obvious who's the brains are behind that operation."

Eric Koreen

ROB FORD JUST MOVED THE EARTH.

Chad Ford

Worst shooters from NBA Draft Combine on Thur: Myck Kabongo (32%), Shabazz Muhammad (36%), Andre Roberson (42%)

Ira Winderman

Would the Heat be vulnerable against any remaining opponent? Latest "Ask Ira" at sunsent.nl/1090ViT plus more.

Roland Lazenby

Phil+Charley Rosen did a special on Phil for NBA TV. Didn't mention Tex. Tex was stunned and deeply hurt. That was another undercurrent.

Brian May

Live on News10 right now, @Kevin Johnson says there'll be a huge rally in Sacramento sometime next week.

Roland Lazenby

Phil's new book confirms a lot of things for me, the greatest of which was the role Tex Winter's wisdom and passion played in his success.

Paul Coro

ASU's Carrick Felix has the lowest body fat percentage of 61 draft combine invitees. He's at 3.3%. Duke's Ryan Kelly has the worst at 14.8%.

Roland Lazenby

If Tex hadn't been on that bench to balance out the response to Kobe, I'm not sure the Lakers would have won all those titles.

Chad Ford

Top shooters from NBA Draft Combine on Thur: Mike Muscala (76%), Tony Snell (74%), Reggie Bullock & Grant Jerrett (72%), Allen Crabbe (70%)

Roland Lazenby

The fundamental difference between Tex and Phil in dealing with Kobe is that Tex respected Kobe. Phil took years to warm to that notion.

Frank Isola

Chris Copeland gives the Knicks hope while George Hill's concussion is a troubling issue for the Pacers. bit.ly/10Vul5v

Earl K. Sneed

Coming to you LIVE from Day 2 of the NBA Combine in Chicago...

Emiliano Carchia

Telenet Ostend's head coach Dario Gjergja has been named Coach of the Year in Belgium

Darren Wolfson

Here's a portion of my chats yesterday w/ Pitino, Kill, J Robinson, & Borton: tinyurl.com/9wkr53v #gophers

Roland Lazenby

Of the entire generation, Kobe was the one to embrace the challenge of MJ. Others recoiled from it. Understandably.

Frank Isola

Kurt Thomas, recovering from foot surgery, could reclaim his title as the NBA's oldest player next season. bit.ly/Z147yh

Roland Lazenby

Tex had his own criticisms of Kobe, but he always felt Phil was out of balance in dealing with him. Phil's way of playing to Shaq.

Eric Koreen

All bad news in Toronto will be dumped within the next seven hours. #FridayFordnewsdumpday

Steve Kyler

NBA Mock Draft – May 17th: With the NBA Draft Combine in full swing in Chicago, here is HOOPSWORLD's latest NB... bit.ly/16pVj8e

Roland Lazenby

Tex Winter often confided to me he felt compelled to defend Kobe when Phil started in on him. If only I could hear what Tex had to say now

Emiliano Carchia

Michael Carter-Williams would welcome being drafted by 76ers sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/55…

Doug Smith

#raptors blog: The combine's like a festival of basketball bit.ly/14bGjGR

Eric Koreen

As always, follow one or more of the insane people that have decided to cover Toronto city council for a living.

Roland Lazenby

Phil Jackson Admits His Opinion Towards Kobe Bryant Changed After Sexual Assault Accusation complex.com/sports/2013/05… via @ComplexMag

Ethan J. Skolnick

Here's @Stugotz790 applying the morning makeup http://t.co/gabo48o7xU

Jorge Sierra

Reached 110,000 followers yesterday. Thanks! Do you know any account with more followers that's still not verified by Twitter? I'm curious.

Emiliano Carchia

Danilo Gallinari will have his second knee surgery in three weeks: 'I'll be back stronger' sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/55…

Eric Koreen

Has anybody made a crack the case joke yet?

Josh Robbins

Official Combine measurements have been releaased. Trey Burke was 6-1 1/4 in shoes, as he told reporters on Thurs.

Adrian Wojnarowski

Y! Sources: Atlanta is seriously considering an historic NBA hiring -- legendary Euroleague coach Ettore Messina. yhoo.it/11IZlHE

Brian Mahoney

Knicks didn't play much better, but they played harder and forced a Game 6 in Indiana. apne.ws/106N6y8 (from @AP)

Mark Woods

Pakistan 231/7 v Scotland.

David 'Dubi' Pick

Niagara transfer TJ Cline, son of Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman, opts out of Israel's 20U commitment (Hebrew): one.co.il/Article/217123…

David 'Dubi' Pick

My recap of Israeli playoffs. Courtney Fells & Samardo Samuels go berserk on bench, Pat Calathes & Eilat (HEB): one.co.il/Article/217126…

Zach Lowe

Watching Dub-Spurs from last night after a late one at MSG, and Matt Bonner just hit a jump hook in the post. That was delightful.

Brian Windhorst

Pacers did right thing & followed new concussion rules w/George Hill. But it could have big impact on Knicks series espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2…

Josh Robbins

The gym here in Chicago is pretty much empty, but the combine gets underway in about an hour: http://t.co/KDrftjaSyU

Marc Berman

Source: Murky free-agent situation for Copeland will put #Knicks out of picture if he is offered Novak money nyp.st/1062o6e

Dan Steinberg

Downside of making fun of Nats jersey fouls: chance encounters with the foulers http://t.co/TtVKiLzvbt

Marc Berman

Fred Kerber reports on when and If Pacers starting point guard George Hill (concussion) will return nyp.st/1062nPI

Emiliano Carchia

JJ Redick will leave Bucks in the summer? sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/55…

Josh Robbins

The final setup for Day 2 of the NBA Draft Combine is underway. Photo: http://t.co/8E4M19pC1Q

Josh Newman

Copeland Shines in Game 5 Win as Amare’s Role Deteriorates po.st/N23qyO

Chris Vernon

Grizzlies vs Spurs, only thing I think about is the ZBo postgame interview (4:32 mark) - youtu.be/VOScgIwQ8Xs?t=…

David 'Dubi' Pick

Wanna take a moment to salute David Beckham, one of my all-time fav footballers: youtube.com/watch?v=P842Tm…

Tom Ziller

A lot of terrible Kings logo tattoos will be designed this weekend.

Steve Kyler

Here is my latest NBA Mock Draft for @HOOPSWORLD --- ow.ly/l86Fd

David Baumann

#Rays' Fernando Rodney: '12: 76 G, 5 ER, 15 BB 0.60 ERA '13: 16 G, 9 ER, 15 BB 5.28 ERA #NotSoMagicPlantain

Tom Ziller

My eyelids aren't really trying to cooperate.

Marc Berman

There is Cope! And hope. Carmelo, Copeland, #Knicks book return trip to Indy with vital victory nyp.st/19CyzOC

Emiliano Carchia

Jasmin Perkovic joins Milic, moves to Al Kuwait from next season sportando.net/eng/world/asia…

Jorge Sierra

Rumors: Euro coach for Atlanta? + JJ Redick leaving Milwaukee? po.st/gOAydV

Chris Sheridan

At around 7 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday night, I became whole again. sulia.com/my_thoughts/92…

Chris Vernon

WCF Schedule - GM-1- Sunday 2:30 in SA GM-2 - Tues 8:00 in SA, GM-3 Sat 8:00 in Memphis, GM-4 Mon 8:00 in Memphis. Tix go on sale tomorrow