Well, today marks the first day of the regular season, what’s on my mind? Well, the Knicks aren’t playing today, so forget all that Oden-less Portland vs Spurs noise on TNT–do they ever pick the right games to televise anyway? Answer: not in the last three or four years…
I’ll tell you what’s on my mind, what costume do I wear for Halloween this year? The Knicks give us some of their feedback.
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not a basketball link, but here is an espn article on the really bad timing of the A-rod opt-out the other night. It was upstaging now that I think about it, but I didn’t realize it at the time. I was watching the game and was shocked to hear the news that he’d opted out, because I had heard how much they were offering him and thought for sure he would not opt out–I admit my baseball knowledge is scant compared to my basketball knowledge. Now I hear talk of bluffs and 300 million dollar contracts. wow. I wonder what MODI thinks about it all.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3085166
After being bought out recently, juwan howard might join demetris nichols on the cavs.
http://www.nba.com/news/495295.html
STARBURYFAN
WE PULLED THE DENVER GAME! EMAIL ME @ HOME, HOMEY! WE’LL MEET MAYBE FOR DINNER BEFORE THE GAME!
BRING YOUR CAMERA! SECTION 123 BABY!
Nate looks more like Bat-mite.
JHoward is probably a good option for the Cavs in the wake of the ongoing talks w/ Varajao and Pavlovic.
I love Z-Bo’s answer
“Jason,” “Michael Meyers!”
The man’ pretends to be a movie villain and killer on All Holloweds Eve–Holloween– and he’ll be the Knick villain and designated killer of the opposing team.
Love it when someone wants to play the villain!
I would actually prefer to see Howard join the Cavs. I don’t feel the same antagonism towards Cleveland as I do Boston. Boston was attempting and now is NY’s main rival in the world of professional sports. So far the Boston area teams have been lording it over thos of the NY squads. All we have now is for our NBA club to represent and for the Boston Celtics rosey colored championship glasses CRACK–ergo when one of the big three goes down or their too worn out come playoff time.
I just looked at the CAV’S roster whic we will face on our opening night!
Man, the Majority of that team is old as Mehtusala! D Marshall, Snow, Hughs, Ilgzuskas!
Dnice was a good pick up, now Lebron has a deadly 3 point threat to kick it out to when
he’s double teamed! Dnice couldn’t of landed in a better situaton! He will get plenty of Burn!
I have nothing but love for all who once wore the O&B! I have a little
more Empathy for Franchise an Frye, because they were part of the Larry Brown Hell
that we may distance from our memories this year! It’s all good!
Cooley
You are a gentile soul. Your writeing is exceptional and thanks for the inspiration!
Defenders
More people are Starting to take notice of this Blog! Some very influent people indeed! That being said, I will work on refraining
from useing swear words, though being Human, I may slip up on occasion, but I would suggest that we all try to keep the language
Clean as posible! Don’ think that the Knicks and the Knicks brass haven’t noticed the defenders! I know for a Fact that they have!
In fact the tickets to the Denver game that Starburyfan and I will attend, came from within the Knicks Organisation!
I found this interesting from Hahn’s article tday…….
Thomas said yesterday that the Knicks showed only “maybe two or three plays” out of the playbook during the preseason, so one might surmise a potentially lethal pick-and-pop game with Marbury and Randolph and some more variations of those backdoor alley-oops between Crawford and Curry have yet to be unveiled.
I’ll be happy to see him insert the rest of the plays and see how well the boys come together. I have high hopes that they will gel early and come out of the gate strong.
I’m starting to get really excited about the upcoming season. GO NY GO NY GO !!!!!!
JohnQ
That post was music to my ears! keep it coming!
Seems like some talk shows were spreading the word that the Wizards could be a dark horse team to land Kobe Bryant. Ernie Grunfeld the Wizard’s Team President shot down further talks of that scenario.
The Indiana Pacers could start of the regular season not at full strenght on their front line.
Peaceman
I share your sentiments regarding former Knick players. I sort of see them as Knicks alumni, of course some more than others b/c of the duration of their stay and the impact of thier contribution with the Knicks.
The Detroit Pistons assess their chances of making a championship run and A HREF=”http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071030/SPORTS0102/710300307/1127″>comment on the new paper tigers of the Eastern Conference.
The Detroit Pistons assess their chances of making a championship run and comment on the new paper tigers of the Eastern Conference.
Peace,
How do you know the Knick brass is listening ???? Do you have some inside connects ?
JohnQ
No Contest!
JohnQ #9 Man, that is great news. I thought that last game was really missing something.
“As ye sew, so shall ye reap.”
First NBA Europe, Now NBA China, Soon, To infinity and beyond….
N.B.A.’s Television Partners Get Expanded Digital Rights
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NY Times
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
Published: October 30, 2007
“ESPN and TNT will start the N.B.A. season with a slew of new digital rights that will, among other things, let them stream their games live on their broadband outlets.
“Part of the point is that when we get exclusive games, we can broadcast them anywhere,” said John Skipper, the executive vice president for content at ESPN. “When we have a Friday doubleheader, you can watch it on TV, or on your phone, or you can watch it on your computer on ESPN360.com.” ESPN360.com is a broadband service.
The digital rights were negotiated in eight-year media agreements that were announced in June and will pay the N.B.A. $7.4 billion through 2015-16. As part of the deals, ESPN and TNT were allowed to deploy their digital rights this season, while the first year of the television portions of the contracts does not start until next season.
“We all agreed that these were rights that advertisers were demanding,” said Adam Silver, the N.B.A.’s deputy commissioner and chief operating officer. “And it made no sense to send them into the marketplace with one hand tied behind their backs.”
Now even Osama can kick back in his cave and watch his favorite team along with a billion Chinese and others.7.4 ducats is just the beginning.Can you see why Stern and co. want complete control of their product.Little Jimmy better understand who’s money he’s really messing with.By the way,Cablevision isn’t to big to be eaten or bought out by an even bigger communications conglomerate, rumors abound.There may yet be hope yet!Boo! LGK
Peter Vecsey’s article today pretty much summed up that Kobe will be traded Soon!
Amoung the Many proposals he said would get it Done, I only noted that he stated
” a package of Curry, Lee and Crawford” would be acceptale!
I wonder what the defenders take is on his statement? Everyone Knows My postion!
peaceman, I wonder if they’d take “Curry, Balkman and Crawford” instead!
only time will tell where kobe goes. i’m going to check ol’ Flea’s blog to see how he’s taking it. it was after I read Flea’s blog that I decided that anybody could blog. this guy is a true fan of his team (lakers):
http://www.nba.com/chat_and_mailboxes/flea.html
For the record
I’m not for Kobe becoming a Knick! But hey, I wasn’t for cutting Dnice either!
If Vescey’s statement holds water, our line up would be as follows
Marbury, Kobe, Zach, Balkman and Chandler! How far could we go with tht line up?
Just Blogging.
I’ve noticed there is a poster on the fix named Charlie O. He seems smart and as passionate about our team as the rest of us. Do I pull my 1st Morpheus and “rescue” him ????
John Q go to work.
Defenders,
Good AM to all of you! I see the Kobe trade talks are dominating the MSM on the East Coast. Ernie denied this morning that the Wizards are interested in trading Agent 0 for Kobe; Which means he is considering it at the least; I believe Agent 0 can opt out at the end of this year, so they would be negligent if they did not inquire. Although, with Kobe’s veto power concerning all trades, I’m not sure DC is the market he is looking for from a commercial vantage point. Leaving the Knicks and Chicago as the only viable teams left to deal with in terms of commensurate salaries and tradeable players. You know the dollars have to line up correctly, along with the level of talent. IF I was IT, I’m not sure I would gut my team for Kobe, and if Curry is involved Kwame Browne is coming with Kobe, and I don’t think Kobe wants that to happen. Let the games begin! Mystery, intrigue, skullduggery…
Also, many of you may be aware or not, that I engaged with MARK from a bloggin perspective on KK (my first and probably my last time doing so…Never say never…)last evening. And, our exchange was relatively harmless, but we both could present are thoughts and positions intelligently and respectfully. For the record, I know most of you probably thought I had flipped my WIG in doing so, but he is a child of God just like the rest of US, and though we may not agree with his opinions, mannerisms, his team and franchise analysis, name-calling, and OVERALL ATTITUDE, BUT HE WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE… (I have been KNOWN TO FLICK OUT and get a little nasty and raunchy, but it is not right). His response reveals his perspective and some of his points are valid, and others are not, but I respect his right to have them and share them, regardless how uncomfortable it feels, as he should respect our right to do the same without the insults and the negativity. It also revealed that he can communicate without the hyperbole and the sarcasism, just be a regular Kat expressing his views the best way he knows how…
In the end DEFENDERS, none of US are really ALL that different when you get down to it, but we have been conditioned accentuate what separates us, verse the commonalities THAT BIND US…(THAT IS WHAT AMKES THE KNICKDEFENSE SO SPECIAL AND UNIQUE
Defenders, a portion of my post got cut off, but I will not let that stop me from sharing this good word with you…
Today’s Quote
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
Today’s Scripture
“Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (I Corinthians 13:13 NIV).
Today’s Word
Spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how long you’ve been a Christian, or how much you know, or how often you go to church. Spiritual maturity is measured by the way you treat other people. It’s measured by the love you allow to operate in you. Corinthians tells us that one characteristic of love is that it is not rude. That means, when we are walking in love, we treat other people with courtesy and respect. Are you courteous to other people? Are you kind to the person at the check-out counter that may be moving too slowly for you? Are you gentle when you are driving down the highway and someone cuts you off? Are you patient with your family and coworkers? These are all characteristics of love. The Bible tells us that love is patient. It is kind. It does not envy; it is not proud. It is not rude. Love is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrong. Love never fails. Notice that these characteristics don’t have anything to do with feelings. Love is a choice. You can choose to walk in love toward people even when you don’t feel like it! Make the choice to do what is right. Choose today to show kindness and be courteous to others. Look for ways to cultivate the greatest thing in your life-love! As you do, you’ll move forward into the life of blessing God has in store for you!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for working in my life. Thank You for loving me so that I can show love to those around me. Keep me close to You, and help me be an instrument of love to those around me. Amen.
Hopefully the rest will show up somewhere and you will get a chance to read it or ignore it…
Defenders and Men and Women of Disticntion,
Keep it POPPIN
African and BARF
I’m LMAO because I just drove by KK and Our names are in every post!
I haven’t posted there since I can remember! Darren has taken Vegas
odds that Marquette 07 is either BARF, African or ME!
I take it as a compliment that my name is still alive on that Blog,
many Months since “PEACEMAN” signed that post! Ah, some people just go!
Others leave footprints on one’s heart forever! lol
Looks like we’ll be at full strength come opening night. They said Balkman will play against Cleveland.
We finally get to see Balkman mix it up with Zach. We all notice how better we are when Zach and Lee are
on the floor together. I wonder if they had Balkman at the 3….what would that look like?
I feel sorry for these other teams….if Isiah only showed 2-3 of his plays in the preseason, that’s a
great move. We still finished with a better than 500 record.
Now we don’t really have to worry about the little 3 weeks without Jeffries because we got Balkman coming
back at the 3. Then we get Jeffries back and we take off running.
Is it true Dwayne Wade isn’t coming back till mid December?
Why haven’t more people spoke about the Heat not winning a single game in the preseason?
If the Cavs don’t sign their 2 free agents….will they even make the playoffs?
What is the over under for the # of games played before one of the Celtics big three goes down?
Who here really thinks Kidd had a back problem through preseason?
What happened to him gropping that woman? Seems that story vanished…..smh
I’ll be at a few games this year…some at the Garden and all their games in NJ.
If I go to that Denver game…I’ll swing on through section 123….I think I’ll be there.
Before they hand out the rings …
http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2007/10/30/before-they-hand-out-the-rings/
Isiah ready to break out secret plays
http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkxMjcmZmdiZWw3Zjd2cWVlRUV5eTcyMTQ5MjAmeXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk2
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First, the Initiation
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-28-234/First–the-Initiation.html
2007-08 NBA Previews
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Basketball/NBA/Toronto/2007/10/30/4617449-sun.html
Cooley,
AMEN. It aint even friday and your preachin’ like it was sunday morning. Are you looking to increase the donations in the collection plate for the week ?
Quentin Richardson on Jimmy Kimmel Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3zeWk6iTQU
NY Knicks Look into future
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fhwYU4TZHM
New York Knicks 2007/2008 Preview Mix
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUc3Ss7RFpo&NR=1
looks like we can deduce that isiah has a problem with stephon in the preseason, because this recent article by the post isiah says he’s not worried about crawford. just a few days ago he said he was worried about crawford and marbury, now he’s saying he’s not worried about crawford.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10302007/sports/knicks/crawford_shoots_down_o_worries.htm
“Is James Dolan retarded and does Isiah Thomas have any redeeming qualities outside of having been a great player?”
Former NBA player Eddie Johnson talks Isiah Thomas and even goes so far as to grade his job performance with the Knicks.
Davonn
I’d love to met you at the Denver game! Hell, every defender who lives in NY should meet opening night
at a local sports Bar! With no idiots around, We could watch the season opener together!
Starburyfan has our email addresses, so we could set this up off line, so no idiot will show up!
Anyone down for this?
Nice piece on a great trade by Riley for New Heat Ricky Davis:
Davis has a better career shooting percentage than Paul Pierce.
He has averaged more assists in his career than Richard Hamilton.
He has a better scoring average during the past six years than Richard Jefferson.
He has a better career three-point shooting percentage than Tracy McGrady.
And that was all before playing with the human diversion that is Shaquille O’Neal.
Juwan Howard goes to Dallas:
“Juwan was too big of an opportunity to pass up,” president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson told mavs.com. “Juwan is a winner, he’s a leader and he knows the Maverick way.
“He can swing from the ‘4’ to ‘5,’ so it gives us tremendous flexibility on the frontline.”
Howard should join the rotation immediately backing up Gana Diop and Dirk Nowitzki up front. The Mavs were in need of help down low, especially with Erick Dampier out. Brandon Bass was the only other healthy big man with NBA experience on the roster.
Starburyfan
Waiting for your email @ Home! This is a rare day off!
Lets get this squared!
Yeah BARF
It was good for Howard, because Dnice would gobble up any chance of his playing time
@ Cleveland!
Peace-
You heard that rumor out Bermy that the Cavs will send DNich to the DLeague?
What you think about that?
DLeague still eats up a roster spot. By picking him up, that may mean Pavlovic doesn’t have a spot anymore. Didn’t the Cavs trade for Cedric Simmons too? He could be a Varejao replacement.
I’d cut Malik Rose and JJames, eat their contracts and sign Varejao if he became available (after he’s finished with this hold out). But the money doesn’t match and Cavs would have to let him go. Neither side seems to want to budge. What a weird predicament.
123 section good seats? Peace, you sly devil, you. Hounded the bigwigs at the Garden for a free score? I wish I had your cojones. Behind the scenes, hook me up with the secret!!!! I want some sweet seats too.
Peace, you don’t know the half…i sincerely think African’s beatdown damaged dross permanently….and Mark mentions you cats in every single post!!….my passion for blogging is really just to keep an eye on the media, but I still browse here daily, you guys are still a terrific read…look forward for the brain trust assembled here to take us though what should be a wonderful season….
From SLAM
We’re with you live (sort of) at 11 a.m. EST for an ESPN phone press conference with Bob Rauscher, VP of production, and, more importantly, analysts and former coaches Jeff Van Gundy and Hubie Brown. The biggest question is whether Van Gundy and Rauscher will have any time to get a word in edgewise.
…It’s my turn (last!), and I skip the announcing theory question and ask about the Knicks. Heck, both guys coached there (even if Hubie’s stint was over 20 years ago) Is this the year they finally put it together?
Hubie: From a talent situation, they have enough talent to make it in the East. They only won 30 games last year, but they don’t have to make a major jump. But you have to get Curry and Randolph on the same page, whether it’s the high low or how you do it. Randolph is a tremendous rebounder—and you have David Lee. The key for them is can they rebound the ball on a consistent basis, and can they improve their assists. If they improve their assists, the chemistry will develop…And then their halfcourt defense has been suspect for several years. And you do not have shotblocking which is a major minus. It’s about consistency in defending and rebounding.
Jeff: Think the hardest thing to analyze is health. Look at the Blazers this offseason, or the Clippers with Brand. And last year the Knicks were playing very good when Lee went out. I think they’d be better served starting Curry OR Randolph with David Lee. He should lead the team in minutes played. Think that role definitely is critical. You want Marbury and Jamal to play assertively. And they have a lot of glue-type players. Lee and Q are glue type players, hard playing. Balkman, Nate—even though he’s a little nutty—are glue-type guys. That needs to transfer to the starters. Health and finding the right rotation are the biggest things. I’m just not sure whether Curry and Randolph together give enough rebounding and defense.
Hubie: Through the preseason, they were better with one of those guys off the floor. When Curry was out of the games, I thought they had better production.
BARF
were is the Link to Dnice going to the D-league?
Your just busting my nuts!
Kandiman,
though African is partly responsible for us tax paying citizens now having to
fork more tax dollars over for the Nursing staff to wipe Dross’s ass and
clean up the drool, you Kandiman, sent him over the edge with ” Old Mrs. Dross’s
Carpet “tingleing” as she sized you up!
Now, you know this comes with a disclaimer, being that is comes from the horse’s mouth that is Bermy. In between bites of his boiled eggplant and sauteed onions HERO with garlic sauce on the side, he managed to squeeze these words out of his arse for his blogging constituency:
There is talk the Cavs, who host the Knicks Friday, may send Nichols to the Developmental League, which would be ironic. Nichols would’ve been better off in Treviso, Italy, where the Knicks were going to send him to keep his rights during the summer.
DISCLAIMER:
Bermy is one of the more creative writers on the Knicks beat and his opinion should be taken as serious as a plea from bald Britney Spears to her devoutness in Buddhism.
Of course, that’s from his latest blog
Of course, that’s from his latest blog
for those that dont know, kandiman is O.G.
One of the eloquent,scholarly brain busters who we cherish as our own.
Knicks Knacks dude is trying to start some, but James Dolan ain’t having none with D. Stern:
I don’t know if anybody saw NBA commissioner David Stern on ESPN last night, but he was asked how the sexual harassment fiasco in any way spoke to the state of the Knicks franchise.
Just so you know, Stern doesn’t waste time hiding emotions.
“It demonstrates that they’re not a model of intelligent management,” Stern said. “There were many checkpoints along the way where more decisive action would have eliminated this issue.”
Wow.
David Stern is power maniac and needs to retire as to salvage whats left of entertaining basketball. This would be a perfect time for another league to start up and start convincing NBA players to switch their affiliations like in the ABA days. I would definetly be up for watching basketball the way it used to be played instead of this constant stop and go with ticky tack fouls which enable higher scores. It’s has gotten rediculous. I agree with Raheed when he states that NBA is turning into the WWE. I’ve been saying it for years and I will not change my stance. I already believed that the refs were cheating and when they caught Tim Dougnaghy I was all like “It’s about damn time.” How can he talk about one’s intelligence when he wasn’t even aware of stuff going on in his own house?