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The Outside The NBA Podcast / Episode 6

On 02.03.10, In Podcasts, By James Herbert

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Tuesday night, Julian and I chatted about all things NBA. Or, more accurately, some things NBA. Like the Raptors, Nets, Hawks, Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Bulls, Bucks, and Bobcats. And Joe Johnson, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Omri Casspi, Kevin Martin, Vince Carter, Courtney Lee, and Vinny Del Negro. And, y’know, a bunch of other stuff. Totally forgot to talk about Darko’s weird, expletive-laden interview, though. Next time.

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And next time, Eric Wagman will join us. We were kidding about him hurting himself.

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Click here to listen to the podcast.

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Cruising down the street in my ‘64

On 02.01.10, In Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Predictions, Toronto Raptors, By Eric Wagman

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I don’t have the exact date that this conversation occurred, believe me I wish I did, but sometime towards late November or early December I was talking to James about the Raptors’ struggles. I looked at the calendar, saw the teams the Raptors were playing from January 27 to February 24, and got excited. (more…)

I’m Thankful for Steve Fruitman

On 01.31.10, In Rants/Reflections, Toronto Raptors, By James Herbert

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July 3, 2009, Adrian Wojnarowski:

“Turkoglu had agreed on a five-year, $50 million deal with the Blazers, but changed his mind and is headed for a five-year, $53 million deal with the Raptors. Toronto would have to renounce three free agents – Shawn Marion, Carlos Delfino and Anthony Parker – to create the cap space for Turkoglu.”

This is a surprise, and I’m not happy. It’s not that Turkoglu is a bad player; it’s that I think this is a bad signing. He’s 30 already, was never really worth $10 million a year, and the thought of renouncing all the free agents and losing the right to use the mid-level and bi-annual exceptions makes me sick. (more…)

Tagged with: Amir Johnson • Antoine Wright • Jarrett Jack • Marco Belinelli • Rasho Nesterovic • Sonny Weems

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 20

On 01.20.10, In Basketball for Breakfast, By James Herbert

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Just two games on the sched, Tuesday night, and I only watched one of them. This doesn’t feel right, and neither does being done with writing by 1:00 AM. A much quicker BfB than normal as we hit the halfway mark of the season. (more…)

Tagged with: Antoine Wright • Brandon Rush • Chris Bosh • DeMar DeRozan • Dwyane Wade • Hedo Turkoglu • Jarrett Jack • Jay Triano • Jose Calderon • LeBron James • Marco Belinelli • Michael Beasley • Mo Williams

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 18

On 01.18.10, In Basketball for Breakfast, By James Herbert

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“It’s become like a forum. We’re just a couple of guys talking about ball. And people join in on the conversation.” – Tas Melas, in a profile in The Globe and Mail from April 18, 2008.

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Tagged with: Amir Johnson • Andrea Bargnani • Carmelo Anthony • Chauncey Billups • Chris Bosh • Deron Williams • Dirk Nowitzki • Erick Dampier • Jose Calderon • Kyle Korver • Rodrigue Beaubois • Sundiata Gaines • The Basketball Jones • Ty Lawson

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 15

On 01.15.10, In Basketball for Breakfast, By James Herbert

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Kelly Dwyer: Guess what I’m thankful for?

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“…if you’re not thankful for the era you’re living in, the time and space you’re spiraling through, and you’re an NBA fan? There’s something wrong with you.

You know what I did last night? In between taking down a Cuban sandwich and heading out for last call with my better half at our local, I fired up the old TweetDeck and piled through last night’s action on the League Pass. 12 games, thousands of reactions. Everyone of them worth scoping out. I can’t believe how lucky I have it.”

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Tagged with: Sundiata Gaines

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 14

On 01.14.10, In Basketball for Breakfast, By James Herbert

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PURE JOY. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 was a phenomenal night in the NBA. (more…)

Tagged with: Aaron Brooks • Al Jefferson • Andrew Bynum • Antawn Jamison • Anthony Morrow • Bill Walker • Carmelo Anthony • Charlie Bell • Chris Paul • Chuck Hayes • Corey Brewer • Corey Maggette • Dahntay Jones • Danny Granger • David Lee • DeJuan Blair • Dirk Nowitzki • Dwyane Wade • Jamal Crawford • Jermaine O'Neal • Kobe Bryant • Manu Ginobili • Matt Barnes • Mike Dunleavy Jr. • Peja Stojakovic • Ron Artest • Rudy Fernandez • Russell Westbrook • Samuel Dalembert • Shane Battier • Steve Nash • Tony Allen • Tony Parker • Wayne Ellington

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 12

On 01.12.10, In Basketball for Breakfast, By James Herbert

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It’s been a little while, hey? Nothing from me since the podcast. Time to recap what’s gone on since then. (more…)

Tagged with: Al Horford • Anderson Varejao • Andray Blatche • Andrew Bynum • Antawn Jamison • Brandon Roy • Byron Mullens • Chris Bosh • Dirk Nowitzki • Earl Watson • Eddie House • Francisco Garcia • Gerald Wallace • Hedo Turkoglu • J.R. Smith • Jamal Crawford • James Harden • Joey Graham • Jose Calderon • Josh Smith • Kevin Durant • Kobe Bryant • LeBron James • Martell Webster • O.J. Mayo • Omri Casspi • Rajon Rondo • Rasheed Wallace • Rodrigue Beaubois • Serge Ibaka • Shannon Brown • Shaquille O'Neal • Stephen Curry • T.J. Ford • Troy Murphy • Tyreke Evans

Who is the man with the master plan?

On 01.09.10, In Rants/Reflections, Washington Wizards, By Eric Wagman

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Oh, Gilbert, Gilbert, Gilbert. With the news of what happened on both the team charter on that fateful Dec. 19 or what happened in the locker room on Dec. 21 changing almost hourly at this point, no-one really knows what to make of the whole situation. Least of all James (Ed.: No arguments here). However, since white people everywhere seem to be reacting with revulsion and abject horror to the entire situation, I figured I would weigh in here. (more…)

Tagged with: Gilbert Arenas • Washington Wizards

The Outside The NBA Podcast / Episode 5

On 01.08.10, In Podcasts, By James Herbert

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We’re finally back with the fifth episode of The Outside The NBA Podcast and it feels good. Julian, Wagman, and I start this one off by dredging through the Gil/Critt mess. Then, we name the official player of the podcast. We briefly touch on Ron Artest before getting into the Andre Miller situation in Portland and discussing all of the teams at the bottom of the standings (except Indiana, for some reason). Since there was only one game last night, this is actually current. Hell yes. Runtime is just over 66 minutes.

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Click here to listen to the podcast.

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Tagged with: Andre Miller • Gilbert Arenas • Javaris Crittenton • Jon Brockman • monta ellis • Omri Casspi • Ron Artest • Spencer Hawes

Outside The NBA

The Outside The NBA Podcast / Episode 6

Cruising down the street in my ‘64

I’m Thankful for Steve Fruitman

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 20

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 18

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 15

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 14

Basketball for Breakfast, Jan. 12

Who is the man with the master plan?

The Outside The NBA Podcast / Episode 5

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