SB Nation User Blog: hscs

Proof that Roger Mason has become a useful player

hscs — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:10:05 -0000

Proof that Roger Mason has become a useful player

The Spurs signed him for $8 million over 2 years. Wouldn't it be nice to have a bench that can help win games, but not affect the good players' salaries?

I have some advice for Derrick Rose the next time Steve Stone plays the "just say no" card.

hscs — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:58:54 -0000

I have some advice for Derrick Rose the next time Steve Stone plays the "just say no" card.

One scout recently said of Beasley, according to ESPN The Magazine, "If you look into his eyes,...

hscs — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:20:50 -0000

One scout recently said of Beasley, according to ESPN The Magazine, "If you look into his eyes, you'll see Looney Toons playing inside his head."

http://blogs.herald.com/miami_heat/2008/06/beasleys-visit.html

Mariotti signs Sun-Times contract extension

hscs — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:37:22 -0000

Mariotti signs Sun-Times contract extension

Imagine a weekday morning without having to step over the Springfield Shopper's No.1 columnist, and Mike North.

Yuckiest Coach Rumor Yet: John Lucas

hscs — Sun, 18 May 2008 21:13:14 -0000

Yuckiest Coach Rumor Yet: John Lucas

Branson Wright's league sourcery via RealGM. Lucas last seen with the 17-65 Bimbo Coles Cavs.

Keep in mind the Mavs had had two more fouls (edit: committed 2 more personal fouls) than the Bulls...

hscs — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:33:52 -0000

Keep in mind the Mavs had had two more fouls (edit: committed 2 more personal fouls) than the Bulls while playing at a slower pace last season. Via Y!.

In case you missed it (the SportingNews.com url sez you did) Sam Smith wrote about D'Antoni yesterday.

hscs — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:39:10 -0000

In case you missed it (the SportingNews.com url sez you did) Sam Smith wrote about D'Antoni yesterday.

Lots o' stuff from Sam. Different perspective from the Ford piece, twice as coherent, and shots at Mark Jackson.

Sham: When villifying Jerry Reinsdorf, bear three things in mind

hscs — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:48:05 -0000

Sham: When villifying Jerry Reinsdorf, bear three things in mind

This isn't a defense of Reinsdorf et al, for there remains a middle ground that they don't seem to want to give. But it is some context - in the world of sports ownership, you just don't get philanthropists willing to incur massive losses on the off-chance that it all works out. It just doesn't happen. Even the Atlanta Braves and New York Knicks cut back.

It really doesn't happen. If you are angry that the Bulls have not chosen to be one of the few exceptions to this long established rule, then fine, but you'll be angry for the rest of your life. This is just how it is. If you want to enjoy sports, accept it.

Now that's speculation

hscs — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:36:56 -0000

Now that's speculation

Alan Hahn grabs a handful of superior "goo" and throws it at the wall. There's a far more interesting Avery Johnson tidbit at the bottom.

This is the kind of owner-speak that should worry fans

hscs — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:14:58 -0000

This is the kind of owner-speak that should worry fans

Michael Heisley, a proven, true, legitimate meddler. Via TrueHoop.
"The fans want a team that's winning," Heisley said. "There's a lot of discussion about style. But you don't hear the fans in San Antonio saying we don't run. Or the fans in Detroit saying we don't run. They're saying we win, and they're happy with that situation.

"I'm not saying that an up-tempo team isn't fantastic to watch. I love it, too. If you can be up-tempo and win that's great. I'm saying you've got to be up-tempo and play defense. We definitely need to improve on our defense."

So enough of the 'Jerry Reinsdorf said he likes defense and ball movement' crap. There's a big difference between Heisley's history of mismanagement, and placating to fans of d-fence in Chicago.