“They had their way with us. They’re big and strong at all five positions, and they bullied us around.”
ESPN - Daily Dime: Start of something big for Durant? - NBA Quote: … Durant needs to mix a healthy dose of discipline into his offensive game and stop shooting the ball every time he thinks he is open. via InfiniteHoops.com
“They had their way with us. They’re big and strong at all five positions, and they bullied us around.”
FOX Sports on MSN - NBA - With LeBron held in check, Cavs fall flat Quote: From the get-go, Cleveland’s interior defense was putrid - especially the total lack of communication between Zydrunas Ilgauskas and … via InfiniteHoops.com
“Myself, I had a lot of open shots that I need to knock down. It’s only the first game of the year. We got a long season and 81 more to go.”
Kevin Durant, who made his NBA debut against Denver on Wednesday, struggled with his jumper and was unable to contain Carmelo Anthony. via The Seattle Times
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points against Seattle and rookie Kevin Durant on Wednesday night. via The Post-Standard
“They had their way with us. They’re big and strong at all five positions, and they bullied us around.”
Opinion: Sonics’ Durant mature beyond his years - NBA - MSNBC.com Quote: Rookie is gifted and a tireless worker, but can he save the NBA in Seattle? MSNBC has a nice piece on the Sonics’ #2 pick Kevin Durant … via InfiniteHoops.com
In order of predicted finish NORTHWEST DIVISION Denver: The Nuggets’ legitimacy depends largely on the health of Kenyon Martin. via Detroit News
“If that’s the case, then I don’t know. I definitely didn’t come here not to play at all. Hopefully we can work something out.”
It’s like Christmas Eve around here, today being is the day before Opening Day. Pretty light schedule tomorrow: Spurs vs. via Fox Sports
Thirty teams, 30 burning fantasy questions. Throughout the preseason, we put one of these questions to an ESPN.com analyst for an in-depth look at the most interesting, perplexing or dumbfounding fantasy facet … via ESPN
“I would go out there and play, whether it’s being a little bit weak or whatever, hurting a little bit, I would still go out there and play.”
ESPN Page 2 - The Sports Guy: The next NBA champs Quote: Who’ll be NBA champs this season? I’m afraid there’s only one answer… Yeah… ESPN magazine’s Bill Simmons picks, you guessed it, the Spurs to win the … via InfiniteHoops.com
Ray Allen had a Sonics flashback. KG and Pierce had the night off against Philly, Leon Powe and Brian Scalabrine took their respective places, and poor Ray was left to carry a mediocre roster, just like he did … via Fox Sports
“But hanging out, kind of chillin’ out together, going to get some food and eating, it definitely helps get closer as teammates. We definitely got some food and talked a lot. He’s a fun guy to be around.”
Right now, Linas Kleiza has the right to smile, laugh, brag and chastise. And he exercises those rights liberally. via Denver Post
Michael McCann, founder of the Sports Law Blog and now a columnist at SI.com, has written a thoughtful column about what kind of punishment, if any, the NBA might dole out to Isiah Thomas as a result of the … via True Hoop
The Killer Crossover 09.26.07: Top 10 Fantasy Guards in 2008 Posted by Todd Spehr on 09.26.2007 With the NBA season not too far away, now is the ideal time for hoop junkies to get their fantasy picks together. via 411mania.com
Start getting excited about Eddie Murphy coming to town to shoot his upcoming movie “NowhereLand.” And here’s a scoop. via Denver Post
“So it will be a great experience. I can’t wait, I’m looking forward to it.”
From the series of U.S. romps to the sound of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the FIBA Americas championship was a reminder of the way international basketball tournaments used to be. via Seattle Times
