SB Nation User Blog: LoveForTheGame

Thomas Likes Playing SF More Than PF

LoveForTheGame — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:47:17 -0000

Thomas Likes Playing SF More Than PF

"Actually, I like playing (small forward) because I get to move around more," Thomas said. "It gives me more freedom instead of being confined to that paint area. I get to be more active on defense. It allows me to see more.

Details remain scarce, but David Lee's name is finally starting to come up again more often now...

LoveForTheGame — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:27:45 -0000

Details remain scarce, but David Lee's name is finally starting to come up again more often now that pretty much all the top unrestricted free agents apart from Odom and Andre Miller have been signed. With summer league ball behind us, the free-agent focus starts to shift to restricted free agents like Lee.

The problem? Unless Portland uses its cap space to make him an offer, Lee will be relying on the Knicks to cooperate in a sign-and-trade arrangement. And it's believed that New York is determined to retain Lee and Nate Robinson on one-year deals that preserve full Bird rights for both players without obligating the Knicks to slice into their projected salary-cap space for 2010 free agency.

But one well-placed insider volunteered this tip when it comes to Lee's situation: "Keep your eye on Chicago."

Mark Stein, ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=Chatter-090723

Magic Near Deal With Matt Barnes

LoveForTheGame — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:58:47 -0000

Magic Near Deal With Matt Barnes

One source told ESPN.com that Barnes and the Magic have agreed in principle on a two-year deal for an undisclosed amount that could be announced as early as Tuesday.

Cavs Sign Moon to Offer Sheet

LoveForTheGame — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:54:48 -0000

Cavs Sign Moon to Offer Sheet

Full details of the offer sheet are unlikely to be known until Monday, when the contract is submitted to the league office. But sources said that the deal signed Friday * which Heat officials confirmed after an ESPN.com report earlier Sunday -- spans two guaranteed years.

Pacers forward Marquis Daniels commits to Celtics

LoveForTheGame — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:14:36 -0000

Pacers forward Marquis Daniels commits to Celtics

The Boston Herald and the Boston Globe report that Daniels, who averaged a career-high 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds last season, will either sign for the $1.9 million biannual exception or be delivered in a sign-and-trade deal with Indiana.

Wilcox headed to the Pistons

LoveForTheGame — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:56:57 -0000

Wilcox headed to the Pistons

So I guess the Pistons aren't going for Boozer.

Jarret Jack gets offer sheet from Toronto

LoveForTheGame — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:35:34 -0000

Jarret Jack gets offer sheet from Toronto

4 years/ 20 mil. This sounds like a lot of money for someone who's going to probably end up backing up Calderon. So far this off season the Raptors have been handing out a ton of money for a team that is pretty mediocore. At least there doing something though, unlike the Bulls.

McDyess to sign with the Spurs

LoveForTheGame — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:23:28 -0000

McDyess to sign with the Spurs

Spurs are gonna be awfully good next year and should be considered legit championship contenders.

Yao to miss rest of playoffs

LoveForTheGame — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:21:48 -0000

Yao to miss rest of playoffs

So much for that great series...

Hollinger's take on Del Negro

LoveForTheGame — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:23:19 -0000

Hollinger's take on Del Negro

Hollinger sees similarities in Mike Brown and Vinny Del Negro